The Bell at Caerleon in Newport

I booked a table for two on a Saturday. The 'restaurant' is really a pub with no extras. No place matts or cutlery on the table. The table was sticky to the touch so we asked for it to be cleaned. The staff are young, enthusiastic and cheerful but they need training. We waited twenty minutes to order finally having to rise and call someone to take our order. We waited another thirty minutes for our food which wasn't to be expected. The venue was busy and we hoped the food would be something special. When it arrived my plate was the wrong order. The waiter had misheard. The room is extremely loud from conversation because there are only bare walls. I struggled to hear him and he struggled of course to hear me. I returned the food but was told my wife couldn't return hers. My replacement dish would take another twenty minutes. I said in that case I would leave. The manager arrived and said they would do everything again including my wife's dish. By this time I had lost all enthusiasm for the venue and we left. It was disappointing as we never got to even taste the food. In summary, the sticky table was a bad first impression, the long wait to order added to this. Combined with the failure to read back our order this all adds up to a need for better staff training. I felt a great sympathy for the young waiting staff who were working their socks off to do a good job.

Caerleon was recommended to go tonn from the hotel we were staying at so looked up The Bell, menu sounded good and we were not disappointed. Real cider on tap, warm friendly welcome by every member of staff, food was amazing, the scotch egg starter was one of the best I've had in a very long time, all home cooked food, delicious and nothing too much trouble. Staff were just lovely, young bubbly and very attentive, landlord or manager, not sure who he.was, was a breath of fresh air, smiling, chatty. Had a lovely evening, thank you all so much

We could not fault the food 9 adults and 3 children and all said excellent From starters to Desserts Service was good too

I had the pork belly which was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Service was good too. Can definately recommend.

Lured here by friends who had a special of 'Rabbit 3 ways,' we were in awe of a place with such imaginative and tasty fare.Having had the cider infused scotch eggs on a previous visit we all four us opted for the starter of crispy belly pork and black pudding terrine with mushroom ketchup - devine!Mains of whole roasted seabass with lava bread and cockle butter were exceptional as was the perfectly cooked ribeye steak and the chicken kiev.After a breather, the pigs that we are, we followed with sticky toffee pudding, cheesecake and a couple cheese boards.Staff were helpful, friendly and attentive.Hoping to make this a regular event.(we'll also being checking out their Sunday dinners too!)

It was a pity there were no cold dishes for a very hot day. There were some odd flavour combos. Tofu dressing? And a jug of water should be always offered in such heat. Panacotta was too solid. Sorry to be a bit negative. It must be so difficult with Covid and staff shortages.

We visited this pub whilst on holiday in the area. We discovered it via reviews on TripAdvisor so thought we would give it a go. We did not book in advance but they were able to seat us in the garden. The pub itself is beautiful, in a small village with Roman interest. If you like history, this is the place for you. The menu was interesting and very reasonable priced. I was very pleasantly surprised to see several vegan options on the menu. I had the beetroot salad, followed by vegan sausages and mash and sorbet for dessert. My friend had the asparagus followed by the hake. It was all delicious. The service was attentive and friendly but not over bearing. The prices were very reasonable. We would absolutely recommend this restaurant.

A small old fashioned pub. The food was amazing and a varied choice. The staff were polite and friendly. It was difficult to get a round of drinks at times as it was very busy inside and out but all in all a lovely evening with good atmosphere.

Great evening at the Bell. Really talented chef served up the best rabbit dish I’ve ever had. My pals meals were superb too and two real ales in exceptional condition. Thank you for being so welcoming.

Fantastic food , everything was fresh and delicious , service was prompt The staff were attentive . I would highly recommend

Beautiful Sunday roast in a lovely pub . Such a shame that the landlady isn’t going to be running it anymore .

What a lovely place to have a Sunday lunch . Nothing is to much trouble and the food is fantastic. Would recommend the banana cake

We've visited the Bell on several occasions with family or friends and always enjoy the food and the lively pub atmosphere. The service is friendly and efficient. It lives up to the pub's claim the 'Nothing is too much trouble'.The food is beautifully cooked and the menu is definitely restaurant standard rather than just pub grub.Would highly recommend.

Had a top night with friends at The Bell last night. Amazing food, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Thank you x

Very welcoming, we brought our dog out for dinner! She loved it (and the human food was superb) thank you team at the bell for yet another top notch meal!

We had lunchtime food, roast beef in Yorkshire wrap and steak and onions in a bun. Excellent tasty and tender meats with delicious sides. Then the best most original pudding I have ever had.

Visited The Bell yesterday for my daughter's birthday lunch. The food was excellent, staff so very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere so welcoming and relaxing. Best dog friendly place we have been, so much thought has gone into this, happy dogs, happy owners! Highly recommended. So looking forward to our next visit. Thank you from the Lynch/Hind family.

Another excellent meal at The Bell. Food & service were impeccable! We have never ben disappointed in all the times we have eaten here. Thank you.

we went there the sunday be fore xmas The atmostphere was lovely. We had a little wait for our table but that was expected. The food was exceptional they asked if we needed any sauces i asked for bread sauce to go with my beautiful turkey the waitress said nothing was too much trouble and the chef made some straight away...amazing!!!

I visited here December 2019. This is my 4th visit and cannot recommend it highly enough. Staff and food are superb. They went over and above even offering to make fresh bread sause as a special request. Thank you and see you again soon!

We fancied trying somewhere new in the Newport area and found this lovely country pub. Beautiful fireplaces and atmosphere! We took our 2 dogs who got absolutely spoilt by staff with lots of treats and even a dog bed for them to cwtch up on! The food was beautiful and lovely large portions!

18 very happy diners. Food was excellent and superb choices for GF menu. Service was second to none. Fantastic time was had by all and everyone already wants to come back again. Couldn't fault a thing and will be recommending The Bell to everyone we know.

Three new yorkers walk into a pub....what a fantastic find in the sleepy town of newport.

Stopped here for a bite to eat. Found it on google as a dog friendly pub. Such a good find. Staff could not have been more friendly, both to us and the dog. Food was really tasty, well portioned and reasonable. They really go the extra mile for dogs with a full doggy menu and sleeping mat. Will definitely be back.

Tucked away just outside the village of Caerleon, a treat to visit and has a really authentic cosy pub feel to it.

Food was amazing great quality and i was even provided with gluten free Yorkshire puddings and stuffing which is a rare treat when eating out. Service is fast and friendly with a great atmosphere highly recommend to everyone

So friendly staff and brilliant with children and dog. Lunchtime visit and food was fantastic. Freshly made and very tasty. Two of us ordered at 7.95 each what was described as beef brisket wrapped in a Yorkshire with roast potatoes and gravy for dipping. Enormous portion - probably Sunday inch size! Fish and chips and sausage and chips for the children and all enjoyed.will stop in again on next trip so Wales.

Friday night dinner date, amazing food and friendly service. Great choice of steaks and wide range of choices all round. Just a great place to eat and drink !

We have been here a few times now, most recently when family visited and we went for an evening meal.

Arrived to find we were only ones in on Saturday at 1pm. Soon folks and their dogs arrived but the restaurant was not as full as expected.

Absolutely outstanding, the most beautiful food I’ve tasted, the whole experience was excellent. Staff 10, ambiance 10, food 11. Thank you for making a good night great. Paul & Nicola. X

The food was very overpriced and not good quality! I had The breads and olives to start , which were drenched in-garlic oil !! so why they give you a pot of extra oil is beyond me?( couldnt eat if!) The battered cod goujons were soggy ,with the tiniest pieces of cod , but the salmon was okay! On leaving, we used the toilets(photo attached) which were filthy. Definitely wont be going back!

Great food dogs most welcome fantastic venue food excellent. Service polite and very prompt two visits in 2 nights shows how good

I went to the Bell last week for Sunday lunch and must say its the best roast dinner I have had in a pub ever! I'm not a fan of eating out for Sunday lunch as a rule, I have found the meat to be over cooked, the veg disgusting and the gravy weak watery and tastless, however, I could not fault anything with this meal, plenty of meat, loads of veg and served hot. If there was one down side the service,it was slow. I realise the pub was busy but there were times when the staff seemed to be standing around doing nothing, that aside I highly reccommend going there for lunch.

Beautiful Sunday lunch and very good value. We booked as it gets very busy. The restaurant is old pub style and staff are very friendly and welcoming. The main menu also looked really lovely and by the standard of the Sunday lunch we will be back. It has plenty of parking and a great outdoor patio area.

A regular food destination of mine. Food offering is great and varied including an excellent vegetation and vegan offering. Staff are excellent and welcoming and really look after you which is important to me as I am totally deaf. A great pub with great staff and great food.

I was really blown away by the food and service following a visit this month. We've never visited before but we will definitely be back. Our black lab and my ceoliac dad were more than accommodated and staff were so friendly.

Tucked away in a quiet village location, this 17th century coaching inn is oozing with history, charm, character and great food!

We visited on the hottest day on record after a very long journey having seen it was dog friendly - which didn't begin to cover it! We were told we couldn't sit outside but needed to bring the puppy indoors as it was too hot for him! Actually, very happy with this and so was he! I'm not allowed in the sun for long for medical reasons so was dreading sitting out there!

Came to caerleon for weekend festival..had a burger..now I'm not mean or tight,burger listed a 5.00 each..bit steep but bands on.Ordered 2 only to be told 1.00 extra for onions and 1.00 extra for cheese ..surely onions at least come with it?Person in front had cheese and onions..to say portion of each was small would be an exaggeration.. couple grated bits of cheese and a few onion slices..Rio off tho I have to say burger was very tasty

The food at this place was delicious. I enjoyed the roast and having dogs welcome is always a bonus to me. Cosy, warm and really inviting. I’ll be going again

Annual visit to Celtic Manor once again lifted by our favourite part of the weekend - an evening of friendly service, fine food, excellent ales and wine.

We visited the Bell for a birthday meal. The food was amazing, highly recommended and a big thank you to Charly for getting us home safely.

Went for a bite to eat and the food was even better than before. Presented beautifully, tasted fantastic. And to top it off Desert was Big Kid, what a fantastic way to end. Indulgence at it's best. Well done Jo & Charlie.

Amazing Fresh Cooked Food, Fantastic Vegan Menu and Dog Friendly with their own menu.

I’ve been here many times now. Every time my brother in law comes to visit, we go. I’m quite sad, I always have either the lamb or pork from the specials menu. I’ve tried other menu items but I kee I’m going back to the specials...stunning!

We had a delicious meal at the Bell, and the service was great. Would recommend the belly pork and the fillet steak, and both our puddings were good. It's a lovely old characterful pub, good selection of drinks.

We eat here when we stayed at the Celtic Manor and what a fantastic meal we all had. I had Ox Cheeks and they were absolutely superb Good wine list fair prices on that also.

I looked back on my TripAdvisor history as we had a negative experience at this pub in 2015. Having returned 4 years later it is much improved. Went for an evening meal with friends (advise booking a table in advance) and the food was excellent.

Stopped here by chance yesterday for lunch. What a little jewel this turned out to be, the food was excellent, the ambience was great and the staff were fantastic and very friendly. We will definitely go back again, well worth a visit!

We had booked another restaurant but due to unforeseen circumstances they had to close.

Went here for lunch with my sister and brother-in-law.

Excellent service, staff were polite attentive and friendly, food was lovely and atmosphere was great. Would definitely visit again.

We had a lovely lunch here on Saturday. The Bell is such a beautiful, rustic restaurant set in a lovely village in Caerleon. We were greeted by warm friendly staff who were only happy to help. The food was delicious some of the best meals we’ve had! Excellent mains and a lot of selection for vegetarians and vegans. As a vegetarian I’m used to having a small selection, but not here a lovely menu was given to me with plenty of variety. The homemade desserts were the star of the show, beautifully presented and tasted divine. We couldn’t fault a thing already planning our next visit!

Just had a lovely meal with my partner and our pup, staff were great, gave our dog a bed to sit in with a bowl of water, she got to choose a meal from their doggy menu (we also had a meal.. ) our food was wonderful, very well presented and good value for money. Thanks to the team at the Bell from Danni the dog! We will be back!

Had a few meals in the bell. Always great food. Friendly staff and service, good well kept beer, I'll be visiting again and highly recommend others should try.

A pub with real character. Rustic charm inside with warm, friendly staff who did everything they could to make us feel welcome. Even though they had run out of a couple of things due to Xmas, they handled this well and made us feel really special. Delicious food - mains were really excellent- and the fact that there’s separate menus for veggies and vegans is very impressive and pleased the veggie in the family (who usually has limited choice!) and scrumptious puddings.

Absolutely faultless service, friendly staff and beautifully cooked food. This little Welsh pub has so much character.... we love that you even welcome dogs. We didn't bring our own, but loved seeing other families out with their dogs. We'll be back very soon xxx

We visit the Bell whenever visiting family as it's a good meeting point between us.

Visited twice in a week once for lunch and then for evening meal. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and excellent food, menu is nicely different to your normal pub. Will definitely go again soon!!

My son and I ate at The Bell last night and we have nothing but positive comments about our experience

Early Xmas family dinner....from starter to desert was stunning. 11 of us no easy task. Plates hot, food too. Well done :)

We were a party of six. The food was good and tasty, however, it was very crowded with large party's of diners and because we had planned to eat late, the menus choice was very limited. The two course Sunday lunch is priced at £15.95 it was plentiful and well cooked with more than enough gravy and veg.

I had lunch here in October with 2 friends and their 3 dogs. We received a very friendly welcome and the dogs were welcomed extremely warmly... they were even given their own dog beds! The lunchtime menu was very varied, we ate in the bar from the bar menu, there was also a restaurant area with more options. Our food was delicious and very reasonably priced. There was a very friendly atmosphere and we were so impressed we called in again on our way back to home. We will definitely visit again on our way past Caerleon.

Visited this pub for the first time for Sunday lunch.The roast dinners were excellent with a lovely dish of steaming hot vegetables with a jug of thick gravy.

The main courses were good but the desserts were very good. The Bell is off the beaten track but very close to both the Roman amphitheatre and the Celtic Manor. Its a lovely old pub, some would say dated in appearance. But the food is very good, with a menu which is tbat bit different. For example, the steak is served in a burger bun in a tray tbat you would expect to receive in a well known high street burger outlet. I chose the chicken naan sandwich and it was very tasty. All 6 dishes arrived hot to the table. The desserts were beautifully presented, a tower of fresh welsh cakes with fruit compote; a shard of mint chocolate, with honeycomb, mint chocolate sauce and homemade mint chocolate ice cream; a selection of local cheeses served with biscuits or bread included a black cheese. the chef clearly has an eye for detail, imagination and pleasing presentation. this pub is well worth the detour. ample parking in the upper car park. please book if you want to go for Sunday lunch because it gets very busy.

I have just had dinner with 3 friends and my dog Pip. What a gem of a pub this is. The atmosphere is inviting, warm, rustic and cosy. What really makes this pub are the staff. Very attentive and nothing is too much trouble. The food is simply divine. Beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, a really rare treat of a pub.

Put The Bell into the sat nav and it told me it was closed, decided to take a chance, knowing I could fall back (a long way) on the Beefeater. Delighted I took the punt. Great warm welcome when I arrived, good beer and an interesting menu. Food was fantastic, I had the pan fried Lamb rump, just perfect. Cheese for dessert and it came with hand made crackers, perfect.

We visited as a group of six plus one dog. The dog was made very welcome, as were the humans! They provided a bed for our dog to lay on, water bowl and treats. This really is a dog friendly pub. Our food was amazing, I can personally recommend the belly pork it was delicious. Our dog loved her sausage which was freshly cooked for her. Nobody was disappointed with their meal. The service was friendly and efficient . If you are in the area go and visit, we all loved it including the dog.

We had a fabulous lunch at the Bell Inn on Saturday. It's a lovely pub tucked away in the characterful Old Village of Caerleon. The owners and staff are warm and welcoming and have created a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The lunch menu appears to be simple but the food was far from simple. It was fantastic!

The Bell at Caerleon is a hidden gem!

We found this gem when looking for a dog friendly pub on the way to south west wales and we loved it so much, we came back on the way home! The welcome to us and our 3 dogs was so warm and nothing was too much trouble. It was so refreshing to find an original menu and the vegetarian options were fabulous. Whilst we tucked in to a tikka quorn wrap with home made bhajis and an Italian platter, the dogs were given their own beds and some tasty dog chews. We also bought some 'pup cakes' to go. A really lovely find and we intend to go back every time we visit relatives in Wales.

Escaped the vast Celtic Manor to wander down the hill to this pub for a pint and bite to eat. What a treat! Lovely beer garden (with friendly cats!) then a move inside for food. Reading a bit better than the average pub menu it didn’t quite prepare us for how amazing the food would be! More gastro pub in taste and appearance, it was a delight.

I visited with my brother and we were both pleasantly surprised by the quality of our dinner. I had fish and chips and peas. The fish was beautifully cooked in a crispy batter. My brother ordered the belly of pork which came with delicious parsnips and proper pieces of crackling. The food was freshly cooked and therefore took a while to arrive but it was worth the wait. Great staff and lovely pub dog!

After being taken here by my partner over a year ago, we are back on a monthly basis for the Sunday dinner alone!

Been here many times for drinks/music etc but this was the first time for sit-down meal. Booked well in advance to make sure of a seat, however the place was half empty?? Got served quickly and seated straightaway. Drinks incl wine was served quickly. Soon after meals were ordered. Starters on a blackboard and veggie main meals on table menu. Anyway starters came a little slowly but their presentation was a la Masterchef, very impressed with the way the Chef had produced the meals on a slate plate! Hot and tasty. Desserts too good, not good for your arteries but puds are a must have.!

I haven’t been here for a while but have heard good things so booked for Sunday Lunch. Very good, loads of well cooked tender meat and more vegetables than you could eat. The food was home cooked and the service was very pleasant. We didn’t have room for dessert but they looked lovely. So good I bought a gift voucher for my daughter in laws birthday ! We will be back.

We booked for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed! We had 3 courses for £19.95 and it was honestly, the nicest Sunday lunch I have had in a restaurant! All of the meals are presented so beautifully and are absolutely perfect - juicy meat, perfectly cooked vegetables and plenty of it. The desserts are out of this world. I had the chocolate brownie and my boyfriend had the berry cheesecake which were both 5 star! Such a lovely quaint place and very child friendly aswell as dog friendly. Would thoroughly recommend and can’t wait to go back already!

We visited here today with family who have recently moved to the area. It’s a great pub! I really like pubs like The Bell. Good parking for a start. I like the decor and the atmosphere it creates. It’s a warm and friendly place to be. The Oliver’s Island ale was a lovely pint. The lunch menu is concise but that is a good thing. I had “The True Brit” and enjoyed it very much. The only change to improve it for me would be a slightly thicker gravy. That’s a personal thing. The gravy taste was delicious. Welsh cakes, curd and cream for dessert. A first for me and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was friendly and its always good to have a bit of banter. Happy first visit and will gladly return to sample the evening menu.

Booked a 7.30pm table on the thursday b4 saturday dinning. So not to busy.

Make sure you book ahead - then you won’t be disappointed.

Lovely Sunday lunch here this afternoon. Would highly recommend. Good live music as well. Dog friendly pub

Went to The Bell with friends and our dog Lola.

We popped in for some lunch on a Saturday.

The is a wonderfully atmospheric bar/restaurant in a beautiful, restored 16th century building. Cosy interior. Lovely outside patio garden. Excellent food and service.

Sunday lunch here is the best! A cwtchy pub with a lovely atmosphere and the Sunday dinners are amazing! Worth a visit!

We have had two meals at the Bell in the last few months, a Sunday roast and a Friday night from the main menu. Both were fantastic. The beer is good, the food is in my mind not far off Michelin standard and the staff are are so friendly. I have said to my work mates the pay need to check this place out, they will not be disappointed.

We love this place, Charly is such a nice lady, great fun and always takes the time to chat to you and make you feel welcome every time we go there. Another great Sunday lunch today and looking forward to the next visit.

Used to frequent The Bell regularly some years ago. Went recently on the basis of a number of good reviews and the attraction of it being dog friendly. However, was put off at the number of dogs belonging to the owner/s roaming freely around the bar area and persistently bothering both us and our well behaved dog sitting down next to us on a lead. Very unlikely to bother again.

Visited with our dog for lunch. Food was lovely, tasty, well cooked and looked great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great place for dog lovers as they had a dog menu which was extremely well priced. My dog loved it and was really settled there which made our meal so much more relaxing.

Six of us were meeting for a meal Table booked for 8pm

We had a fabulous roast this afternoon at The Bell. Friendly staff and lovely garden. One of us paid slightly more for all meats AND a Yorkshire pud. It was our first visit but we will definitely be back.

Our family visited for Sunday lunch on Father’s Day, also a birthday. The table was decorated by staff with birthday banners, a lovely touch. We ate roast beef and chicken. Both meats delicious and ample portions.live music is a regular feature on Sunday and the music was fab. Will definitely return

I believe this is the second time I’ve reviewed The Bell at Caerleon. In my first review I felt it was almost there but needed a tweak.

Weird owners terrible customer service, yorhite pudding were that last straw, were not allowed as we chose lamb, hardly any veg very odd management- shame

Went to The Bell for a quiet beer during the Caerleon Arts Festival. I bought a nice chilled pint of cider and sat down to watch the World Cup 3rd / 4rh place play off along with some other customers. Shortly into the game we were told the Landlady didn't want football to be shown and a staff member then turned off the TV without any consultation with any of the customers watching it. Firstly I query why there was a TV in the first place and secondly why people were lured into a pub showing football to buy drinks and then autocratically being told they couldn't watch TV. Not my kind of pub I'm sorry. Also too many dogs about and I don't like having my leg humped all afternoon with increasing regularity. I will be using alternative pubs in future until there is a change of management.

My partner and I decided to go for a late Sunday lunch and on the off chance came across this little place. They kindly managed to fit us in even though they were busy.

The food was amazing, the staff were lovely, nothing was a bother definatelnworth a visit, lovely atmosphere

The Bell never disappoints with quality food. Friendly staff throughly recommended for any occasion.

This was our second visit to the Bell. The food is really good and we enjoyed our meal. The issue was we were jammed into a table next to a noisy group although other tables were available. Every time they walked passed to use the loo they almost touched our food! We were last in the restaurant and someone switched the lights out! It was 10.30 I suppose:) that wasn’t too welcoming! The final straw was getting the mop and bucket out and the over powering smell of lemon cleaner wafting toward our table. It just spoilt it for us. First visit the service was a bit flaky too so for us we would not return. Pity as the food was lovely.