The Bell in Bedford

Been before and was very good, unfortunately this time it was not the best. We ordered drinks and then told that the menu was changing next week so lots of the menu was unavailable. We found a table to accommodate us but it wasn't clean. We ordered our food at the bar, the food was OK. We ordered a pudding at the bar. All the food was OK. But I was surprised that I had to pay 10% service charge. Such a shame to have had a disappointing meal at such a lovely little pub!

Amazing steak! The staff all polite and helpful. Clean and tidy. Great garden next to the river. Will definitely visit again.

Ordered the steak and Stilton pie on the menu it’s said a choice of two but told only steak and Stilton. My son and I both had the pie it tasted more of steak and red wine and there was an awful lot of mushrooms in the pie only one mouthful did I taste the Stilton it seems as if the pie which was homemade then had some Stilton added to try to give the impression of a different pie. Also why when you go to the bar to get your drinks when you ask for the bill they have added 10% on the drinks also. .

Nice location. Outside space in garden nice on a warm day. Log burner inside on a cold day. Decent menu for food reasonably priced. Brie starter needed more bread. Steak was cooked perfectly at medium rare. Limited local beer selection and bar staff not overly knowledgable. No brewpoint beers? Limited selection of red wine too. Service was quick and perhaps a little brisk. We were checked in on during the meal but it felt a tad rushed. Plenty on menu to still try though so happily return.

We typed into Google…. Good pub near…. The Bell appeared and the menu looked good. So off we headed. Wrong… this is a GREAT little pub. The welcome was friendly and welcoming. The service was prompt and timely. The food was delicious (Philly steak and cheese baguette with cubes of watering succulent medium cooked steak) even my Ruddles beer was spot on. So yip I liked this GREAT little pub.

Had a very nice light lunch in this delightful pub served by extremely helpful friendly staff. The dog was welcomed too.

Nice pub for lunch. Great outside seating for families or furry friends. Good menus and something for everyone. Staff were excellent. Wish we had stayed for desert.

The food was ok and the staff friendly, although we did both ask for colelslaw instead of peas. It came with peas, but was soon rectified. The pub could do with a refurb and furniture replacement in our opinion. Has been like this since time began. !

A beautiful Sunday lunch especially the variety of vegetables. Staff very pleasant and did their best to accomodate my mum's mobility problems by getting her a chair with arms. Would definitely return if in the area again.

It was horrendous. The food was not cooked properly and when I asked for it to be sent back to the kitchen the chef came out and he was very rude. "I've cooked 2,000 steaks I think I know that I'm right" he said!!!! I went with a family member bound to a wheelchair and the toilets were NOT wheelchair accessible and when we asked if they were wheelchair accessible they said if she can walk through a door the rest of it is wheelchair accessible which was a lie because there were stairs leading to the toilets. I was hopeful for dessert as I ordered ice cream but when it came it was 90% whipped cream , something I am allergic to I found this disappointing as on the menu whipped cream was not mentioned.

having reviewed the menu online which stated one of the starters as King prawns sizzling in hot garlic & chilli oil with fresh lime served up on toast we decided to travel the twelve miles for lunch and ordered this dish. What a total disappointment it was nothing like as described, basically it was three king prawns on a plate with toast and a salad and a bit of lemon, no sizzling oil, no garlic no chilli just three prawns. we mentioned it to the young waitress who diplomatically agreed with us and said she would mention it to the chef. completely spoilt our lunch time visit, not offered any recompense or discount Needless to say we will not be returning

I've been into The Bell a handful of times but this was the first time I dined there. First, I have to say that The Bell is amongst a very small number of hostelries that I have visited that fit my personal idea of the perfect English pub. Stone-built, thatched and cosy, it is a proper country pub, split into a series of smallish rooms, each more inviting than the last. Give me wooden beams, low lighting and a fireplace and I'm in my element. My personal tastes aside, The Bell is clearly very popular as it was thronging with drinkers, diners and well-behaved dogs. The atmosphere was lively and convivial. The staff were clearly run off their feet, yet they were still warm and welcoming and waiting times were surprisingly brief. One or two things went wrong during our meal - firstly, whoever took our booking had not written it down, then we learned that much of the veg. for the roast meals had run out. As luck would have it, some of the drinks and deserts we ordered were also problematic in one way or another. However, these things can happen anywhere, and the measure of an establishment and its staff is how they deal with it. In the case of the staff at The Bell, they could not have done better. They were extremely apologetic and did everything they could to make up for the problems. In the event we each ate a generous and delicious Sunday Roast and enjoyed our deserts and drinks too. Despite the problems, service was brisk, efficient and friendly. That is all you can ask for. The cherry on the cake is that the prices at The Bell are extremely reasonable. All in all, top marks to the staff and I would recommend The Bell to anyone for food or drinks. I shall certainly be returning.

had to divert to this pub as where were going was full. So glad we did,couldn`t have had a better time Superb meal,so much food ,very pleasant staff

Popped in having not booked , staff food and whole experience brilliant. I’ve blamed bad reviews on other pubs on young untrained staff , NOT here , age is not an excuse, they were young but brilliant, the food was excellent as was the whole experience.. well done . Great pub

On a bellringing outing our group had pre-booked lunch and sent in our orders. I opted for the mixed bean chilli which was very nice. Between us all we had a fair sample from the menu and everyone was pleased. Puddings were ideal. What really made this a pleasant experience was the stunningly efficient, cheerful and welcoming young lady who looked after us.

Went here on spec for a lunchtime treat. First time visit and enjoyed it. Nice atmospheric pub, bigger than it looks from the outside, decent food and beer and we'll definitely make a return visit.

On Sunday 5th December 2021 I went with members of my family to have a pre Christmas Sunday lunch at The Bell country pub in Odell Bedfordshire ...The food was amazing ! I had a really juicy half a chicken with all the trimmings ..carrots , roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts and red cabbage ..wow ! The staff are really friendly here and it really makes you want to go back ..a truly great experience ..Tim 😁

Very nice lunch. Roast beef was very nice and very generous portion of chicken for the other half. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Decent ale.

Food and drink were very good both in quality, quantity and value. Such a pity that the person serving at table was so miserable.

Have a lunch here a few times now. Lovely staff. Food is delicious. For lunch menu I Feel it’s a couple of pound over priced but I would rather pay more for quality produce than cheap frozen microwave food. Even the chips are lovely.

I had the best Sunday Roast here last Sunday (24th October) the beef was tender and a pink, big fluffy Yorkshire pud, the roast potatoes were lovely and crunchy and fluffy, and the vegetables were spot on, just a little bit of crunch, and lots of them, accompanied by a rich tick gravy. Good value too! thanks guys, we'll be back :)

When I entered the pub there were two servers behind the bar both appeared to be serving the one man in front of me .This had turned into a full journey down memory lane while I was waiting to get served which went through there...

Having been a semi regular in The Bell for years, we were disappointed with the quality of the food and were amazed that the beer was poor. If you add to this the fact that when we asked for our drinks to be replaced we...

Had the most amazing steak here Monday night steak night bloody best steak I’ve ever had. Beautifully cooked This is a great little pub, staff amazing and welcoming All credit to landlord James and Sally We will definitely be back!!

Lunch excellent value. Excellent service. Recommend for lunch or dinner. Also dogs welcomed which is great. Support our local pubs.

Friendly staff, lovely surroundings, gorgeous food within minutes. My elderly mum well looked after. Highly recommended.

Attractive country pub. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Whilst the current Sunday lunch menu is restricted to two roasts (beef and chicken) plus a veggie option, what we had we enjoyed. More than large enough portions and tasty. Only weaknesses were the gravy - thin...

Oh how wonderful to find a village pub open for takeaway and hot drinks. Lovely fresh sandwiches and cake, great cuppa, can't wait to come back when they reopen in two weeks time. Xxx

Close to Harrold and Odell Country park the pub even with Covid restrictions. It offers really tasty and good value food. The staff are extremely helpful , takeaway meals to order and It think you can also have meals delivered (subject to location ?) We...

Of 1969 going for a beef sandwich and beer and getting stick in the floods on the causeway on the way to Felmersham. Luckily a carload of blokes so able to get pushed out and home. f

A great welcome. Dog friendly, water offered. Cosy community friendly pub with a mini shop. Nice food but I felt it was expensive. I'd like to see gluten free options please. I noticed that the pub is looking for a new chef, so maybe they...

Superb. Greeted with a smile and slick service, food and location on par, top regards and thank-you.

The staff were extremely welcoming and explained clearly everything we needed to know about our visit today, and the measures in place to keep us all safe. We enjoyed a lovely meal, with two of us choosing the Red Gurnard Goujons. "Delicious" Tasty and not...

The Bell is our local and we have always valued the excellent service it provides (way beyond the delicious menu) but with the Covid-19 crisis it has really come up trumps. They have a very comprehensive pop up shop with far better customer service than...

Shocking evening. Landlord blasting rave music so loudly for his own enjoyment. Refused all request to turn it down. Had one overpriced drink and left. Not the Sunday evening I was hoping for.

Had Sunday lunch at the Bell and it was very tasty, very tender meat and vegetable cooked just perfectly!

We went for lunch in this attractive old pub on a simmering Sunday, and ate indoors as the thick walls and smaller windows kept us relatively cool. Good service and well kept beer and ciders to quench our thirsts. As to the meal the roast beef was exceptional, vegetables fine, the red gurnard goujons reminded us of watery cod, (we blame the fish there, not the cooking) and a soft crumbly Bakewell tart that was far nicer than the usual chewy article, while my ice cream was served in its original tub, which was more traceability over presentation? - but it did come with a shortbread finger. The bar is small, but the service is quick and cheery. We might try it in winter next....

We have been here twice this month... the first was for an impromptu dinner after a drive, we both had ham, egg and chips which was just perfect. The second time was for lunch whilst walking around Harold country park - I had the southern fried chicken burger (absolutely delicious) and my other half had the steak sandwich which he really, REALLY enjoyed and wants to return again sometime for! Staff were very friendly and helpful on both occasions. Great range of drinks. We chose to sit in the lovely garden both times. I have been visiting the pub for years since being a child and am very glad the new owners have kept it going!

We hadn't booked however were seated very quickly by the friendly staff, it was a little busy in the snug so we sat the other side of the bar which was quiet and better for us. The menu isn't the biggest but we quickly found things that would suit us. My boyfriend had a steak and I opted for the ham, egg and chips as didn't fancy something huge. Food was lovely! The only thing I would change is the pub used skin-on fries not chips, which I would have expected and preferred for a british pub (I guess that's down to preference). Overall it was lovely and we won't hesistate to visit again!

The Bell In Odell is definately a hidden gem. We were out for a drive looking for a traditional place to have dinner.The staff were very accommodating. Great service. Food was great. Definately recommend , although if several of you may be worth booking ahead.Fantastic location and loads of garden space too. Families welcome. People of all generations were here.Give it a go

Too many pubs try and be something they’re not- this is a village pub serving good beer and traditional pub grub. Very busy with locals which is good to see. Fairly varied menu with the traditional options such as scampi, Jane egg and chips with the addition of a couple of specials - Thai curry, lamb. Served reasonably quickly and very fresh. Staff were friendly. Basically a good all round experience and will return.

We came for lunch at the Bell as an impromptu “I don’t fancy cooking” last minute booking and we were not disappointed. My husband and I had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection! A cracking joint of meat! The roasties were great and the Yorkshire was also tasty (although I do like my Yorkies a bit bigger ). My son had the roast pork which he promptly hoovered up along with the selection of vegetables we had. Our youngest had the children’s sausage chips and beans which was presented well and was a very good portion size, it only just beat her! The cheese cake was stunning and I have it on good authority that the chocolate brownie was also good! I found the bill to very reasonable, and the staff were all polite. Overall a lovely village pub serving a really nice Sunday roast

Not home cooked food as expected, the other two guests left most of their meal as to much pastry, the ham and cheese sandwich, not enough filling, poor on cheese and ham and beard to thick. Salad very poor. NOT very good value for money as sandwich was £7.00 and minimum filling and thick beard.

My wife and I used to use this pub several times a week in the 70s and early 80s when we lived around Bedford. We now live in Northampton and haven't been for some years, but today we met our friends from Bedford for Sunday lunch. The pub has been greatly improved since our days, and seems to have got bigger although I doubt if it has. Lots of separate rooms now, all very inviting. We all agreed the food was excellent, both mains and desserts, reasonably priced and the staff were all very friendly.

An abosoultly lovely place, we stopped for lunch, lovely menu, good value, great staff. So good to see them busy.

Met friends for Sunday lunch. Two of us had starters which were very small in size and not worth the price charged. Three of us had the roast pork, two small slices served with undercooked roast potatoes, carrots and broccoli, the cabbage had seen better days. The chips served with the Scampi were cold.

Came here on a weekday lunchtime and received a warm welcome from the staff. Humans and their four legged friends are equally welcomed. The pub was quite busy but the service was efficient.

Went for a meal here last night. It’s been getting slowly worse but is now just not worth visiting anymore.

Went walking in Harold Odell country park and stumbled across this place. Lovely staff, lovely locals and great food for the price. Really impressed, will definitely return when next in the area!

Dropped in on the off chance as in the area, have been meaning to visit for a while but never got the chance until now. Very quaint village setting.

We went to the Bell today for our Team Award lunch. Upon arrival we were greeted by the new owner and we complemented her on the Pubs festive decor. My colleague commented that it was reminiscent of the movie "The Holiday", so cosy, warm and traditionally old English, it was lovely. We were politely asked if we wanted drinks and they were promptly brought to the table. We had pre-ordered our food, so within 10 minutes of arrival our complete order of meals was accurately brought to our table, exactly as each team member had ordered. I had the locally sourced Sirloin Steak and it was cooked exactly as I requested. It was succulent and full of flavour, beautiful. Everyone one of us had empty plates and everyone was more than happy with their choices. We then had desserts, well I had the Cheese Board and a glass of seasonal Port. I got 4 or five good sized pieces of various cheeses, crackers, butter and chutney and again it was delicious. I was a really great event, in great surroundings, topped off by fantastic service and truly great food. Well done the team at the Bell. Over the last few years this pub has been up and down with various owners, but its now back as a lovely venue serving great food. We come from a Research Laboratory down the road in Sharnbrook. After a few mediocre offerings in the past, the pub was one we didn't choose for lunchtime events. After today's wonderful event, it most definitely will be number one choice, it was that good. Well done to all concerned.

We had lunch today with friends. The food arrived on cold plates and the chips were frozen I think. Certainly not very appetising. I asked for coleslaw Which I had to remind them about after my meal arrived.

Super food, great service, middle of nowhere but well worth visiting. Nice little menu and good portions.

Called here for lunch yesterday with the wife. We had previously visited last year,and came back to try it again. We received a warm welcome by very friendly staff,our drinks and food order were taken. My wife ordered the mushroom risotto,and I ordered the roast beef. My wife enjoyed her risotto,and as regards my roast beef I can honestly say that I cannot recall the last time I tasted anything so tender. Earlier this year I had the misfortune to lose nine of my molars,but chewing the beef was effortless. Full marks to the owners and staff. I look forward to our next visit.

Chose The Bell for a lunch because they offer a generous gluten free list of options. The menu offers typical pub food options plus a few of the pub's own unique dishes. The portions are just right in size and come well presented. Food was very tasty though we had to wait 20 mins before being served. Overall the lunch was pleasant and we'd think about returning, particularly as gluten free options are available.

A big improvement on our previous visit. We were glad that we had given The Bell another try as our previous visit was not as good as we had heard however this time we were impressed how it had improved. Several of our friends said that the food was now very good and we must amit the steak was very good very tender and very good flavour, plus as we had ordered two we received a free bottle of wine which was a very good deal. Monday night is apparently Steak Night.

Starters we good value. 3 of the mains were ok, but no better than other places, and what you might expect of fish and chips and scampi.

We stopped here for lunch when visiting the Harrold Odell Country park, the place was busy and as it was a warm day the outside seating was all full. There is a good sized garden and patio all with tables and chairs, also benches out the front. It seems a popular place for walkers to have lunch.

The bell is a great place for us to pop to for a drink. Really friendly staff, and so cosy. Food not bad either.

lovely village pub with great food at a reasonable price lunchtime and evenings they have a pie night a steak night all different really good choices also one of the only pubs I know that does liver and bacon with onions

We love the Bell at Odell and have been coming here for years. The ale is wonderfully served, which is huge plus for my father in law. It also serves a great range of gin. The food is top notch too!

Visited the Bell on a Tuesday night which is pie night. Steak and Guinness pie and chicken and gammon! Both were delicious, plenty of well cooked vegetables, copious amounts of lovely gravy and the service was excellent! Best to book as it was very busy, would certainly recommend.

Great pub fantastic lunchtime menu great quality beef burgers friendly setting dogs also welcome 5 stars

Sally and James hosted a perfect Christmas meal for Odell WI, one really large table had been set and the pub was brilliantly decorated and we were made to feel so welcome. The service was slick (young, friendly staff who found nothing too much bother) and the food was delicious, lovely fresh produce beautifully presented and bowls of veg to help ourselves. We weren't hurried out and we were offered complimentary coffee and tea which was a generous gesture. We all thought it was excellent value for money and in such a lovely relaxed pub atmosphere. It was a very cold night and the pub was lovely and warm. We are so lucky to have a gem of a pub in our village.

Stopped off for lunch after country walk. Lovely place and good atmosphere. Very busy which is nice to see. The whitebait and fish sandwich were great and went down a treat. Would have given 5 stars but waited half an hour for food to arrive but think this was probably due to staff shortage. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch.

Had Daughter up, wanted to take her to one of the Village pubs....hadn’t been to the Bell for a while so.... Food...starters for me and Kim....wedges...very good...then Steak pie...delicious... Good pint too.....

Met here with friends for overdue catchup, lovely warm welcome from bar staff, with good selection of beers and excellent gins being served.

After a trip to local garden centre we stopped off for lunch at this tiny village pub. Warm welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. Not too busy and the barstaff took drinks order then brought to table we both chose the scampi and chips which were 8.95 for a generous portion accompanied by a side salad and coleslaw .we didn't have to wait long and it was served up with a smile and so freshly cooked too. We were offered the desert menu but were too full to partake but the menu was good . Will definitely be back

Visited the Bell with my wife and three young children. The pub is warm and welcoming, staff friendly and helpful....

Well the title says it all really.

Lovely village pub, excellent food, reasonable prices and excellent service Great venue for a special occasion or just a pub lunch!

We ate here at lunchtime today in the middle of a walk. They are dog friendly and walker friendly. Really good tasty pub food. Simple food with good quality ingredients. Very good selection of well kept ales. Very clean facilities. Whole place was thoughtfully decorated and had a lovely cozy feeling. Will definitely visit again.

We have eaten here a number of times and have always had good meals both lunch and evening, we had the 6 once burger and the venison burger which were very filling followed by puddings the ginger sponge portion just fits the bowl it's huge.Always good service.If your free on Mondays would recommend the steak night order 2 for the free bottle of wine

Good country pub. Old style wooden chairs, benches and tables, low beams. Main garden with children's play area and further sheltered outdoor seating. Dogs welcome.We went a quiet midweek lunchtime and the inside was mainly set for eating. I think you would need to book for the evening. As we had dogs, we asked if we could eat outside and we're surprised to be told yes, but you can't have a tab. We hadn't expected to have a tab, but the way it was said made us feel that outside eating was tolerated rather than encouraged.Fairly limited lunchtime menu. Good to have light bite options. We had the smaller scampi (with chips peas and a decent salad) and the ploughman's. the scampi was very good. The ploughman's had nice ham and cheeses, but unfortunately the bread wasn't fresh which spoiled the meal.

Visited for lunch with the family on a weekday. Sat outside in the garden which was nice. Good food. The only thing that would have improved the experience if the lady on the till had pointed out the children's menu before we ordered.

Went because they were fog friendly.Steak sandwich and club sandwich ordered.Bread was dry, not worth the money.Not a very clean place, outside station for condiments dirty and messy. Bearing in mind this was 12.15 lunchtime.Carpet stuck down with duck tape in places.Will not be visiting again.

Very nice lunch with friends. Portions were good and flavoursome. The pub was very busy so worthwhile booking. They even have an outside bar which is a great idea in the summer.

Walked there with my wife, dog and another couple looking for a nice early Saturday evening meal in the garden after walking around the lake, only to arrive to be told they were not doing food as they were fully booked in the restaurant. I explained I did not want to eat in the restaurant and was happy with scampi or burger and chips in the garden and was told this was not possible. The garden was full of not happy people I can tell you. They lost a lot of business that evening and I for one will not be returning. And if you want a bag of crisps and don't want to pay £1.05p then don't bother! Scored terrible service as there wasn't any!

I ate here, on a Tuesday evening, with a group of friends, and enjoyed a delicious steak and ale pie! The filling was tender and generous, with a light pastry casing; it was served with a nice selection of fresh vegetables, chips and the most delicious, rich gravy! Highly recommended!

Over priced Scampi & chips thrown down on the table, half empty plate so not sure if we had a child's portion. What a shame I was expecting more from this attractive pub. Won't be going back in a hurry.

An early light lunch today, bank holiday Monday. Very quiet at noon but I guess the wet weather kept people away. First visit, staff are friendly and the place is professionally run and service prompt. No surprises on the menu other than a veal hamburger and local beef, good solid pub food, fresh with good selection of real ale. Garden and outside bar. Would return.

Booked this just last night for me and my Mum. I got a prompt response from them advising they would pencil us in as it's been a glorious sunny few days and I guess they knew they'd be busy. Was lovely to sit in the garden with Mum and her dog and in a slightly shaded area. Staff are always happy and you always feel welcome. I haven't eaten here in a while but won't leave it long until my next visit because we were really pleased with tonight's meal. Mum and I both ordered the Stilton and black bean burger, comes with a lovely light bun, fries, coleslaw and a fresh salad, colourful dish, well presented , well cooked, good size portion at a realistic price. The thing I like about this place is it's traditional food and yet offers something a little different such as these burgers...most places do a veggie burger but they are usually pretty bland. I also like it that they throw a few alternatives into the mix like the specials. Goat curry wouldn't be my choice though I'm told it's great and hey it's there on offer as are a range of meals you don't find in most pub chain eateries. As always a great relief not to be a mass produced microwaved dinner which sadly is becoming the norm. Well done and thank you for good food and great service with a smile.

I am local to the area and have always had great food at the Bell. Their Sunday lunches are lovely too. It is a friendly pub with a pleasant atmosphere. A wonderful rustic, country pub.

We were visiting family for 2 days in the area and had the pleasure of visiting here twice. Once for afternoon drinks, the second for dinner. Both times the staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable, they knew almost all their customers by name and greeted them as friends. The pub is quaint, the best of British style pubs. Drinks were reasonably priced and they stock a decent range. Dinner was a highlight with the most delicious lamb shank and steaks, followed by treacle pudding. My only regret is it's not my local, otherwise I'd visit daily. Thanks for a great experience

Pubs lovely old fashioned affair beams and log burners and foods delicious all just a bit spoilt by the rude blonde waitress, i dont think she wanted to be there,well thats the impression we got.Would of scored higher if not for this.Will come back and hope it was just a bad day,it really is a lovely pub though

We booked a Saturday for 4 diners just a day before. There was a friendly welcome on arrival and the staff were pleasant and efficient throughout our meal. Food was a good standard, nothing fancy (3 had soup starters - homemade, mains were; steak, scampi, chicken stack) and served in good time. 2 had the icecream pots for dessert but not all flavours were available, other 2 had decaf coffees with good sized cups. The pub was also catering a birthday party and several other tables so it is to their credit that the service was so good.

Stopped for lunch in the middle of a bike ride. I had a falafel burger & my boyfriend had a fried chicken burger. We both really enjoyed our meals. The garden is lovely and we sat in the sun and re-field before heading back on the bikes. It's in a lovely location off of Harold Odell Country park. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere to eat in the area

We visited the Bell half way through a 6 mile hike. The pub is set in a beautiful village and welcomes dogs and walkers. The lunch menu is a little limited and the food is ok. The staff are friendly and brought water and biscuits for our friends' dogs, making us feel welcome.

Excellent simple pub food. Catered for three adults and four children promptly and politely. I was particularly impressed with the children's meals- proper adult food, served attractively in smaller portions. Three year old wolfed down the cheesy pasta and ate half her sisters portion! Meat in the burgers was excellent quality. Grew up in the village in 1970s- ginger beer and a packet of crisps outside was as good as it got then!

We live in Harrold and love The Bell as it not only supports local business, but it's food is quality and the service is friendly - would definitely recommend it for a family meal. Steak night is especially good

Great Sunday lunch, the beef and potatoes were amazing (as was the pudding). I was very impressed with the effort in the presentation of my daughter's fish fingers and chips. We all very much enjoyed our Sunday lunch! Thanks you

I bought my wife and 2 year old for Sunday Lunch on Mother's Day. I haven't visited the Pub for a few years but always enjoyed it. It's always nice to find a lovely country Pub that doesn't hike up their Sunday Lunch prices just because it's Mother's Day.The staff were very welcoming to us; and very friendly with our little girl. My wife loved the Gin selection and enjoyed a couple of G&T's from their huge collection. The food was excellent. The Beef was cooked perfectly, and the veg lovely and soft. Big bonus point for the staff member (possibly the Manager) who offered to take our meals back in to the kitchen to keep hot while we cooled our daughter's meal down..............no one has ever offered that! We were super impressed. There were children's books around to keep our daughter occupied which was great. The weather was so great; we went outside in to the garden after our meal to enjoy our drinks while our daughter played in the garden.What a great Pub. We'll be back for sure!

Went for a Sunday lunch with friends. Nice menu with a few quirky additions. Friendly service and good food, Lovely laid back friendly atmosphere and the Sunday lunch was lovely. Great selections of Gins was the icing on the cake. Great to see that this village pub seemed to be the heart of the community with many dropping in for a drink with friends, bringing their dogs, family and kids..

Not good. Frozen scampi was just like Tesco, Friday and NO fish and chips, canteen cutlery, not mats, just bog standard

Menu seemed bit top side price-wise, but we had lunch anyway..ham egg and chips £7.50Pint GK IPA £3.80those were prices on the menuOnly later when we looked at the bill VAT was a separate charge!Scandalous.

Very friendly landlord and landlady, dog friendly and excellent service.Extremely welcoming and warm.

A village pub on a rainy & horrible Friday evening,but as soon as you walk in to the Bell all is transformed with a warm glow.This has one of the warmest wood burning stoves that I have come across,and was the perfect antidote to the North Bedfordshire weather in late winter/early spring.Our table for four was handily placed to be able to look out of the window at the rain,and yet feel really snug by the fire.The food was served by really nice & helpful staff,and the whole evening was a pleasure.Summing up,a proper village pub with a homely feel to it,plenty of room to feel comfortable,but intimate in your own section.Will we come to the Bell at Odell again,?yes without doubt.

After a walk in Harold, Odell country park, we walked to The Bell, Odell. The service and staff were excellent, and the food delicious. Real fresh country cooking. Busy pub with atmosphere. No too pricey - recommended

The owners on hand checking everything but not so,that it was obvious. So friendly, the staff very well informed regarding the menu and extremely pleasant.The food was exactly as informed from the menu, succulent, fresh salad and beautifully presented together with a single rose for Valentine's Day. The owners are a young couple but with tremendous experience and very forward looking but with their customers likes and dislikes uppermost in their minds. Full marks and we will definitely be returning for their locally recommended Sunday lunch.

I have visited The Bell on a number of occasions and have enjoyed the experience each time! Of most recent, I had a meal there and the steak with peppercorn sauce was absolutely delicious! James and Sally have done a wonderful job and I know I'll be coming again regularly.