The Bell in Amber Valley

Warm, welcoming and popular pub. We had the lamb's liver dish from the new menu, which was delicious. Followed by sticky toffee pudding, and a dark chocolate Basque cheesecake. Fantastic value menu for the quality of the food, not to mention the first rate service. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and very attentive service even when short staffed. An enjoyable evening in a warm, traditional country pub atmosphere. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Rang up for a table for 2. Arrived ordered drinks sat down at the table was looking at the menu ready to order when we notice a big load of DOG POO under the next table. Told bar staff, came picked it up a while later. We sat waiting NO ONE came to scrub the carpet Needless to say we left. The drinks was on the house. We definitely WONT be eating there again.

Called in without booking ,and we’re lucky we got a table, staff were very friendly. Did have quite a wait for the food, we both had large roast beef’s, Well it was worth the wait. Everything on the plate tasted amazing. We were too full for a dessert. We will defo eat here again.

We are moving to the area in the next few months so we visited a few local pubs at the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed both our meals here, Saturday night we had the homemade pie and hunters chicken both very very nice the staff were friendly and the pub has a lovely cosy atmosphere, the beef roast dinner on Sunday was top notch with loads of flavour and the beef melted in the mouth we will definately be returning and is definitely going to be our regular for our Sunday roast and evenings out for a cosy drink . Would love to see a steak on the menu too!!

What an amazing evening. The service is amazing and the food is outstanding. So much taste and care and goes above and beyond in customer service. Thankyou so much for making our evening so special.

Where to start, Crammed in like sardines, a table behind us had to move their table so my wife could sit down. We ordered then 20 mins later, and we got told there was a 30-minute wait because they had just taken on a delivery order, and that took priority. A family that was behind us got there at 3 pm and didn't get food till 5 pm. We had come in order food eaten and left before they even got any food. Now on to the food, The plates are hotter than the food you are served, which is a good thing because you need a plate to warm ur food up. We left 80% of our food and just walked out. Overall, i would have rather gone through bins to get my food than eat here again, absolutely disgusting

We really wanted to love this place and have been on 3 separate occasions. Each time the service has been painfully slow. On one visit it took almost an hour for 3 breakfasts to be made when there was only one other table in. There was no acknowledgment of the wait or an apology when they finally arrived. On our most recent visit it took over 45 minutes for a couple of sides to arrive. The food itself isn’t bad it’s just the painfully slow service and the difficulty in getting hold of anyone to do anything about it. Also there is one highchair for the whole place which isn’t ideal.

Nice traditional pub,with loads of character.There is decent car parking and a good sized beer garden for when the weather allows.There is a good sized marquee on the back which would be ideal for events.The bar has a good selection of drinks , and the staff are friendly and efficient.

Visited for early evening meal, very little choice on menue and was told that pies were not available even though it was pie night?, I ordered Hunter's chicken with salad the chicken was undercooked and the salad consisted of a few green leaves (not lettuce) a few very small pieces of tomatoe and cucumber, my partner ordered scampi and chips, the chips were dry and hard, we weren't asked if the meal was OK while we were eating, the staff seemed more interested in talking amongst themselves I would advise anyone to avoid this place if they wanted a decent meal.

Booked a table for 4 for a lunchtime meal (it took several attempts to book as the person answering phone did not understand how to use the booking technology) We arrived at the arranged time to find no table available for 4 people as the person behind the bar had not checked the days bookings. Fortunately a couple offered to move to a smaller table so that we could be seated. Pre lunch drinks were ordered and out G&T arrived minus ice or slice. When queried, we were informed the ice machine was broken. We were offered a bar snack menu only with a choice consisting of mainly chicken pasta or fish and chips. No desserts or coffee. The service was painfully slow and the whole experience was extremely disappointing. Don't visit at lunchtime if you want a nice meal.

Visited with friends and second time of eating here within the month….was not impressed and wonder if there is a different chef during the day…? Menu options are not always available…lamb kebab meat chewy , chips dry, tzatziki very thick, hunters chicken with seasonal veg were served with stir fry veg….which was not specified…The lady who served us was apologetic and comments passed to kitchen but no discount offered. What a shame as the food here used to be very good unless they were more focused on the steak evening later that day…..? Having said that the pub itself, real ale and the beer garden are very nice…

We had 2for 15 menu , so I suppose you get what you pay for .. we booked a table , guy with shorts and T-shirt finally came to bar ( he was eating his lunch I think ?) said ! Just sit anywhere , no menu offered , we had to seek out ours , had to ask for more drinks whilst waiting for our food , Caesar .. freshly cooked chicken , bowl like you’d have for breakfast, salad greens not crisp . Mini fish , batter spongy , … triple cooked chips ?? Dry old tasing but I know they were cooked fresh .. no sauces offered , tartare with fish or ketchup and Mayo with extra chips . beautiful interior , but detail …table next to us not wiped after customers had left , almost 30 mins .. also condiments we did have came from dirty table .

Just been into the pub. Stood at the bar for 10 minutes and no one even at the bar serving. Another couple sat next to us also waiting for a drink and been waiting since before we walked in. Went to the Sitwell where we could at least get a drink!

We visited The Bell for lunch on 10th August, having not been for a while. The young chap that served us was polite and friendly and helped us with gluten free options as my wife is Coeliac. We had a couple of drinks and sat in the garden. The meals duly arrived after around 30 to 40 mins and were clearly freshly cooked. The quality of food was superb and actually far better than we had expected from a pub lunch and we were both very pleasantly surprised. Most pubs get nowhere near this standard and we will undoubtedly be visiting more often. When I paid, the barman apologised for the wait to get the food. No apology necessary. To get quality like that takes time and effort and the results were well worth it. 10/10.

Very friendly staff and fantastic meals at very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend we will definitely be back when out walking on the area.

Went for Friday night tapas not expecting much but it was amazing! The food was freshly made, extremely tasty and the tapas menu is very well thought out. The food came out really quickly and the staff were really friendly. Will be going back soon to try the Sunday roast.

The food is so good that I couldn't keep it to myself. Whether you decided to visit 'The Bell' and enjoy the cosy atmosphere and outstanding hospitality, or fancy a lazy day at home with a Sunday roast delivered to your door. You will not be disappointed. All the food is made using fresh ingredients and the chefs makes dishes with a sprinkle of her own special recipe that adds taste and flavour. It's by far the BEST Sunday dinner I've experienced offering a great choice of meats, roast potatoes, creamy mash, Cauliflower cheese (special recipe to die for), selection of seasonal veg, roasted carrots, home made yorkshire, stuffing & Gravy. You can also top up on some personal favourites with a long list of extras Inc. red cabbage, Creamed Leeks etc...

I had been to the Bell to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends in February and it was first class. However, today I booked a table for just two and was so disappointed. We ordered two mushroom starters and two Sunday roasts. After 40 mins the starters were served. A long wait but never mind. Then two minutes later the roasts were brought to the table. We obviously couldn’t eat both at same time! The mains were returned to the kitchen. They were brought out later and had obviously been on a hot plate. The plates were hot but the food was cold. We could not eat anything. We returned them again. We were compensated for the starter and main but only after a heated debate. So sorry but we will not be returning The saving grace was that the front of house staff were very apologetic

Absolutely lush tapas. Went with a friend and ordered the Friday night Tapas. One of the best pub meals I have had in ages. There was some mix up of the time food could be ordered, however the food more than made up for it. Friendly staff and nice little pub,

We’re recently returned from a 4 night stay in one of the apartments at The Bell. The apartment was spotless, recently refurbished with all we needed. We eat in the Bell each evening and the food was excellent and freshly cooked. The Bell has friendly staff so met all our needs. We were made to feel welcome and included during our stay. We will definitely stay again in the future, highly recommended

We spent 3 nights at the Bell in a suite, comprising of living room, kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. It was newly, tastfully refurbished and very comfortable. Breakfast was available on request, but may become part of the package. Food was excellent and freshly cooked. We had a big family meal on one night and the pub coped with, vegetarian, gluten free, teenagers and meat eaters. All freshly cooked and delicious. For dog owners there are miles of walks that start beside the pub, around hay fields. Dogs are welcome in all parts of the pub.

Took my parents, mother in law, wife and children out for Mothers Day lunch and we all had an absolutely wonderful time. The food was fantastic, between the 8 of us i think we pretty much had the full menu and everyone loved everything. It was all top notch and twas served with a smile by the extremely hard working staff. It was also a lovely atmosphere, the pub had that buzz you get when everyone is having a good time. You know THAT buzz. Thank you so much to all at The Bell for making our Mothers Day so so special.

Apple crumble to die for!! Wow the best I’ve ever had! Every meal we have had has been amazing but this home made apple crumble is 5 star!

Local to the Bell, tonight I had the munchies. Don't eat pasta but tried the King prawn and chili linguini. Probably the best dish I have eaten for years. Well done Sophie and Heather on outstanding quality food. Be back for more. Steve Bull

Amazing place in the derbyshire countryside. Beautiful garden and atmosphere. Even better food, and the quality of staff made the experience one to remember. Laura in particular, a lovely young lady who made us laugh and ensured we enjoyed our evening. I highly recommend.

Called in whilst out on a bike ride. I have eaten here many times before and the food /service was really good ,so I got a pint and ordered some food from the specials board. After waiting for 30 mins , a member of staff...

Visited the Bell under new owner and new management last night and watched the England football ⚽️ match with friends... the weather was atrocious (can honestly say I have never seen rain like that in this country before!) But the team had thought of everything...

Booked a table for 6 outside for a saturday afternoon due to covid and felt safer outside and well couldn't have asked for better service. Bar staff despite being busy were fab, pizzas AMAZING and well all in all great covid measures in place and...

I would rate more than 5/5 if I could. The service from the staff is absolutely fantastic and every need we have had has been catered to. The staff offer above and beyond what a typical hotel offers and as a guest this is so...

After being dragged around show homes miles from home by the missus I was promised a reward of a pub dinner. We dropped into the Bell which was full of interesting local characters. The ale selection was good and well kept, similarly the fish and...

Wonderful night. Excellent food and Service. Thank you for making our night special. 3 courses and drinks couldn't believe I'd got it all so cheap. This place is a gem with friendly locals and staff.

We stopped for a quick lunch while waiting for an MOT at the local garage, what a warm welcome we had, from the staff and customers, we had a lovely homemade lunch outside and enjoyed it, we had 2 meals for £12 and a kids...

This was our first visit, and we were not disappointed. Plenty of parking, it was warm enough to sit outside. We opted to sit inside, the food was excellent. Arrived hot, very large portions, and reasonably priced. Very friendly pub, the locals were very chatty,...

Great old fashioned pub,pleasant staff and a good range of drinks and food,we had chilli,fish and beef pie all excellent,would recommend this place.

The Bell is a lovely small village pub in the lovely rural village of Smalley We stayed 3 nights in one of the apartments attached to the pub. It was like a small cottage, very private and had everything you need to cater for yourself,...

Visited first time for Sunday lunch. Very good value, everything cooked well and served hot. We will go back

Wouldn't go anywhere else for a Sunday dinner, home cooked, huge portions & quality food! Hollie the landlady is lovely and polite & Jade on the bar also very lovely! Also had other food steak/salads etc and cannot fault it- the chips are amazing! Used...

I visited The Bell with my mother for a Saturday evening meal. It is a compact traditional village pub with a separate bar and lounge. The lounge has an inviting open hearth adding to the cosy atmosphere. There was a good selection of pub fare...

I visited with my father. The pub was not very busy but it still took 10 to be served a drink. My father ordered the steak and ale pie off the normal menu I ordered plaice off the specials board. The barmaid didn't know what...

Visitamos el domingo 4 de septiembre en Campana con los padres de mi esposa para una comida de domingo. Aunque el pub es bastante compacta, las mesas están bien espaciadas y, lo más importante las comidas que se sirven son tan bueno como es posible. Éramos un grupo de 5 y todos teníamos asado los domingos. Según nuestra anterior visita, las comidas que se sirven calientes y salía carne compuesta de muy tierno, budín de Yorkshire, asado y patatas cocidas, zanahorias, repollo, coliflor, guisantes y salsa de queso deliciosos. Todas las verduras en fresco, no congelado. Seguimos con algunos muy agradable los budines.

Vine aquí para una bebida en febrero con la familia y amigos, y pensamos que el pub estaba muy bien. De hecho, hemos estado aquí un par de veces antes, y todas las veces que hemos visitado fue excelente. Este pub tiene un ambiente estupendo y el personal es muy amable. Sin duda volveremos en algún momento. La única pega es que este pub es bastante pequeña, así que puede estar abarrotado en las horas punta, especialmente el domingo al mediodía, pero aparte de eso, es genial.

Hemos estado en este pub varias veces y siempre ofrece excelente comida y servicio fantástico ale con amable y rápido! Es un auténtico pub frecuentado por gente que te hace sentir muy bienvenido! Hay un variado menú con una amplia ofertas especiales y la comida es absolutamente preciosa, especialmente la carne tarta casera y ale con patatas fritas y sirve los guisantes, jardín o blanda! También tienen "noches tarta periódicamente", pero es necesario reservar mesa y comprobar tartas caseras pedido! Hay algunas cervezas de oferta que vale la pena de muestras (se mantienen a la perfección - nunca una mala pinta aquí!). Dawn y Mark y su personal debe ser muy orgullosos de sí mismos - no puedo hablar lo suficientemente bien de este encantador pub agradable!!!!! Sin duda merece la pena una visita!!!!!

Went with my mum and 3 friends, the service and food are excellent with all diets and portion size catered for.

Tener finalmente dieron en nuestro pub más cercano (El Rose & Crown Morley) como su servicio y comida ha alcanzado nuevas profundidades, decidimos probar la Campana. Me alegro haberlo hecho. La campana es un pub tradicional que sirve cervezas decente y comida casera. Es un lugar pequeño y muy popular, parece. Encontramos una mesa en la zona del bar y pedimos 3 cenas asado. La comida llegó después de pocos minutos y nos quedamos muy agradablemente sorprendidos. Lo que obtuvimos fue un buen plato caliente de comida casera de calidad - Carne tierna o puré, con adecuada sobresaliente, asados, budín de Yorkshire, Patacas Chirivías, brócoli, zanahorias, coliflor, queso y rica salsa.

Tuvimos una estupenda comida para el día de la Madre, la comida era preciosa, no hay mejor lugar para pasar un domingo asado tradicional, había 12 personas en nuestro grupo y todas las comidas llegamos juntos y encantador y caliente. Ambiente encantador y todo el personal no podía hacer lo suficiente para nosotros. Una visita que vale la pena!

Siempre es bueno para encontrar un pub que está en la principal ruta de autobuses - este es fácilmente accesible tanto desde la zona local y lugares más lejanos, especialmente Derby. El servicio es amable y eficiente incluso cuando hay mucha gente. Buena variedad de cervezas. Ofrece un B&B; que se ve limpio y acogedor. He visitado muchas veces, pero nunca había probado la comida; otros me dicen que es bastante bueno. Me gustaría salir de mi camino a venir aquí de nuevo!

Solemos visitar la campana en un miércoles por la noche para la noche semanal de concurso cuando estamos allí tenemos la cena, la comida es muy agradable y las raciones son muy generosas, recientemente tuvimos una comida de Navidad allí y fue realmente precioso

Este lugar es impresionante en todos los niveles. Ambiente agradable, acogedor, todo el mundo te habla de los patrones. El personal es muy agradable y servicial. La comida. ¡Increíble! Todo cocinado a la perfección, platos calientes, gran ambiente, personal siempre pregunte si todo estaba bien para ti. Nunca he tenido una mala comida ahí. Todos los productos frescos. Puede tomar el da mucha de amigos con confianza. ¡Muy recomendable! Sólo tenía dos porciones de pato de ofertas especiales - magnífico! No puedo esperar para volver y ver a mis amigos.

Should have done the facebook thing and photographed the food as it looked as stunning as it tasted, unfortunately not a scrap is left!! Brilliant staff and Fabulous chef, nothing too much trouble. Everything cooked fresh and piping hot. Couldnt recommend it highly enough, second time here this week and will definitely come again. Excellent.

Give us more chips!Meals at the bell are lovely but not filling.Chips are cheap so when we are spending money on beer it would be nice to have our belly filled. Would reccomend the bell for casual week day lunches and week day evening meals but like I have said the plate isn't full.

I booked what I though would be a typical en suite room for £55 - what I got was a whole apartment! There was a comfortable twin bedroom with adjoining en suite toilet and shower, a kitchen/dining room and a very comfortable and spacious living room. The pub itself is a gem and one of the most friendly I have ever encountered - within minutes of stepping into the bar I found myself chatting with the locals as if i was a regular too. Being a real ale fan I was very impressed with the six beers on offer - I sampled 4 of them and they were all excellent. The food is all hand made on the premises and is definitely not re-heated from frozen as one previous reviewer complained. Try it - you will not be disappointed.

Since my first visit in 2007, I always visit The Bell when I'm in Smalley. The food is good. The staff are friendly. The welcoming local community is second to none. It's well worth a stop as you travel through Derbyshire!

Always a friendly atmosphere and good helpings. The main menu is simple but fine with specials to create a change.

The Bell is the heart of the community in Smalley as I have found out over the last 6 weeks since I moved into the village.Great food, great ales and an atmoshere unsurpassed, this is your typical but so hard to find village local.The food is sourced locally and the dishes prepared with care and attention by an exceptional Chef and his team. Frozen produce I think not!!!Hosts Mark and Dawn and the front of house staff Karen, Lisa, Emms and some I am yet to know welcome you into this fine establishment.You have tried the rest now try the best, and If you can't force yourself to leave luxury accommodation is available on a daily or weekly basis.

Very cramped, unwelcoming and food all frozen and not very good. Small portions overpriced. Would never go again.

Overall a great pub. I am not sure if a second dining room exists, but the one we stayed at is small and the few tables are a bit too close together. However the decor is lovely, the food is quite nice (my partner had the ham and eggs and it was delicious, I had a fairly decent sirloin steak, it however paled in comparison to the ham) and the service is really friendly. Can't fault it.

Stayed the night in one of their suite rooms. Nice quaint little setup. Good value for money and an overall good experience.

Traditional English type pub with lounge and snug bar area's serving a good range of beer's and real ale's. Good menu choice, specials board and all home cooked. Service from staff was very good, welcoming and friendly. Car parking available at the front of the pub with a garden area at the back.

The bell has good, food especially the home made chips, two lovely friendly bars, usually full of regulars and a good atmosphere. A good selection of real ale with a few local guests and a nice beer garden, weather permitting! Worth a trip! Beware kids not allowed inside though.

We stopped at this slightly unpromising-looking pub for lunch, as it was exactly where we needed to be. We had a delicious meal served by amazingly friendly staff. We had the day's specials off the blackboard - a gorgeous chicken in black bean sauce and an excellent steak cob. The main menu looked good as well, with speciality steaks and veggie meals as well as other things. My husband also enjoyed the mild - something we don't get much down south. Several guest ales were also on offer and best of all there was no musak. A lovely lunch.

Recently stayed at the Bell in Smalley Derbyshire and was very impprest with the apartment i stayed in it had a very large bedroom, bathroom with shower and a spacious lounge/kitchen the amenaties in the pub were excellent to i had a very nice vegy meal over all would definatley stay there againSteve Moss