The Bell at Ramsbury in Wiltshire

Booked at short notice and got special offer including dinner bed & breakfast. Pub warm and bustling despite it being a November Friday. Spacious room in Coach House with our Dog. Staff were very friendly and warm and service was outstanding with staff attentive and caring although busy - evening meal and breakfast both great with local produce.

I was in two minds as to whether to write a review as this is such a gem I wanted to keep it to myself! My daughter (9) and I stayed the night and had a wonderful evening and stay. The room was just perfect and spotless. We had a fantastic meal in the evening and the staff couldn’t have been more charming or helpful. We will definitely come back when next up! Thanks so much

We have just stayed at the Bell in Ramsbury for two nights and was impressed with everything. We had a dog friendly room and stayed in the Coach House, the room was spotless and immaculate with high quality fittings. The bed was really comfortable and the room had plenty of space. We liked that the shower was separate from the toilet and sink. The shower was spacious along with the wardrobe with plenty of wooden hangers. We had dinner both nights at the Bell and the food and service was excellent. The cooked breakfast was tasty and hot - one of the best full English breakfasts we have had in a long time. All the staff were fabulous and helpful, Matt the Manager went out of his way to look after us along with Zac, the assistant Manager, they have a very good team of staff. Everyone made sure our beautiful dog was also catered for by allowing us a table with enough room for her bed in the bar area. We cannot fault this beautiful inn at all. Ramsbury is a beautiful village and we will definitely be back at some point in the future. Thank you all for a very enjoyable and fun few days.

Came here with my partner hoping to grab a bite to eat, lovely looking place, unfortunately that is where the good news ends, there was a very drunk local, who was Leary, obnoxious and very loud. Shouting sexual innuendo’s across the length of the bar. This was encouraged by the manager who laughed along with this individuals sexist, loud and offence language. At my local this individual would have been refused service and his bad behaviour would have not been tolerated. Will not go back there, spoiled the visit.

I took my children to Cafe Bella aged 11 and 13. Was told children's meals not so big. So I ordered 3 between 2. I didn't need to as they were plenty big enough. Then I ordered 2 lemonades for them to arrive and were not even half a glass full. When I questioned this I was told it was a small bottle of lemonade. When I asked if you don't do the tap lemonade anymore to my surprise the answer was yes. So why was I not given the choice? Small bottle more expensive. From Tap Lemonade cheaper and a full glass. Told the person in charge I wouldn't be ordering that lemonade again or 3 child's meals. Not impressed. The food and lemonade was very nice but I paid more than I needed to.

Popped in for a drink whilst on a dog walk with family on Sunday lunchtime, the gentleman behind the bar could not have been more miserable if he tried, we ordered 3 drinks, one of the lagers had ran out so he had to go into the cellar to put a new barrel on and made quite a scene about having to do this - lots of tutting and huffing. It was midday and not busy at all so not under any pressure from other waiting guests. Highly recommended that this member of staff receives some customer service training or looks for another job he is more suited to. Will think twice before returning.

The Bell at Ramsbury is faultless. Exquisite cuisine, carefully chosen wines to match and a beautiful, relaxing dining environment. Sustainability beats at the core; it is clearly important to those at the helm and the whole experience is one step beyond. I cannot wait to return and highly recommend. Every aspect was 5 star.

On arrival we looked for our friends who were already there, we were told by staff that they were probably in the garden, no one offered to bring us out a drink, and once in the garden nobody came to tell us our table was ready. Food looked good but was bland and tasteless which was disappointing as it was a Sunday roast. Would I return, NO, sadly. Quite frankly there are plenty of other places offering decent pub food with a smile. As for the 12.5% service charge, TO MUCH.

A fabulous & extremely friendly welcome from Chester, Millie & the team very helpful with wonderful service & a fabulous selection of craft ales, lagers & drinks with a great menu too. A massive thanks to the team for a fantastic evening of great service along with good cheer & banter. A great place for a pit stop or to spend the day enjoying the local service & beautiful scenery too. Keep doing the magic team & big thanks to Chester, Millie 😊

Food better at a greasy spoon cafe, drink prices ludicrous, opening hours to suit themselves, front of house bar manager can be ignorant to the point of being rude however rest of staff very good So food not up to scratch Beverage’s well overpriced Bar manager needs to go on a customer service course as does the main manager, but as the only pub has a captive audience Good bits Pub is always very clean , garden is great especially for keeping an eye on kids it’s also very welcoming to people with dogs Rooms very nice , clean comfortable and certainly spacious enough , beds very good typically the breakfast is probably the best food served there, good parking facilities and the staff go out of their way for you to make sure you’re staying is a lovely experience. Plenty of good walks locally and Marlborough 15 min away which as a town is beautiful and you can spend a nice day shopping having lunch and having a beverage in any of the many public houses

Nipped into The Bell for lunch whilst in the area. It seemed a busy pub with a lot of locals in for food. I ordered the Fish and Chips but was pretty underwhelmed for £19 ! I wasn't sure if the 6 chips were for eating or there for an impromptu game of Jenga ! I'd use the pub again but give the food a miss.

We went to the Bell for celebration birthday lunch. We had a separate room for our party of nine and we able to decorate the table appropriately. There was a food choice on the menu and the prices were reasonable. The food was excellent as was the service. We would recommend highly for a special occasion and would visit again.

Quite underwhelmed by our dinner at The Bell, we expected more for the price point and by the reviews (and the fact it was included in the Michelin guide). Don’t be wrong, if you’re looking for an average pub with decent food then this is perfect but our whole experience felt a bit rushed and the photos seemed quite misleading. As soon as we arrived the lady at the front desk greeted us by informing us we only have limited amount of time for our dinner; not something you want to hear when you want to have a nice, relaxed dinner. In my opinion this could have been handled better and communicated in a more polite way. The food was good but nothing special and the main seating room just felt like a big hall… quite an odd experience all round. Not a place we’d go back to ever.

We didn’t have dinner, I wouldn’t eat there again, it’s over priced and not good. This place has gone down so much it’s nothing like it used to be. The bar is sticky and dirty, tables the same with glasses left on them. Kids everywhere. If I’d booked in, I’d have walked out! Builders and their gang sloughing on the couch as if they were @ home. Decor is so outdated, hole in a seat covered with a throw, it’s a total disappointment. On cold nights one of the fires aren’t lit. The staff look miserable, it’s all gone wrong.

Great food. Good coffee shop. Staff v pleasant. One of my favourite restaurants! Venison recommended. Reasonably priced (~£40 per head no alcohol.

An enjoyable Sunday roast, however the service left a little to be desired. We’d booked a table for 12.00 noon and been informed it was needed again for another booking at 2.00 pm. One of our party of four passed comment on the interesting map on the table and we proceeded to get a 5 minute line by line explanation of the diagram - quite odd when two couples had only just arrived, not even said hello etc. The food was enjoyable, but not wanting a dessert, we opted for coffees. At 1.40 pm we were told the people having our table at 2.00 pm had arrived, and we were asked to leave the table. I had a pot of tea which was removed by a young water before I’d finished one cup. A second waitress commented she’d find us space in the bar, but people arriving early for a 2.00pm lunch should not have forced us out of the table.

A nice restaurant let down by grumpy staff, some of whom are clearly untrained. The food was OK, bit more pub than gastro pub

Superbly cooked food. The Cod Pieces starter was lovely. My main course, Linguine with wild mushrooms, aged Parmesan and Wiltshire truffle, was truly outstanding - absolutely bursting with flavour! My wife had the smoked salmon as a starter and cod mourney as her main course. She found it to be as enjoyable as my meal. The Chef is to be congratulated on cooking skills. The servers were efficient and friendly. A most enjoyable experience.

Went to The Bell for an off the cuff meal. We entered the building via the patio door and could instantly smell the lovely aroma from the kitchen, I couldn't wait to start. We were a little early so went to the bar first. It was a little busy and a bar tender (called Craig) was running around serving everyone at speed, but with a smile on his face whilst chatting to what I assumed were locals which was great to see. We waited a while to be served, but the whole time we waited, another man (assumed to be the manager? Tall man) was stood at the end of the bar on a computer, chewing a pen!! He looked up, saw us, put his pen down, slowly walked to us and simply said "Yes" we ordered our drinks and he made them, the next and only words to come out of his mouth was "£12.40". He took our payment and said nothing else. We went over to the restaurant and were greeted by a very friendly tall girl (Black hair) who was clearly very busy, but took the time to greet us with a smile and showed us to our seats. We didn't have to wait long and our order was taken by the same lady, again with a smile. But at the same time she was rushing around other tables seeing to them. Maybe they were short staffed this evening? After a wonderful meal of Steak Frites and Fish and Chips with desserts, the restaurant was now a lot quieter. We settled our bill and headed to the car park, but I felt like I had a moment of deja vu, the barman was working away and the manager was still in the same position. If this man is the manager of The Bell, then he needs to realise when his staff need help or a little assistance will go a long way Overall, great food, great service, we will be back for sure.

Great staff, bar attender made cocktails to order and the food was delightfull, very friendly and welcoming .

We stopped here for Sunday lunch recently and sat in the restaurant. Both the roast beef (£22) and roast lamb (£20) were good, as were the roasted vegetables and the gravy. Portion sizes weren’t huge but OK. Desserts (all £8) were good too, especially the lemon posset. Would return if we were in the area.

Visited for Sunday lunch, which was OK, but nothing special. Some members of staff need to work on their people skills, others were very pleasant. For the money they charge per plate, there are nicer and better value places to visit for Sunday lunch in the area. I don't think we will be returning anytime soon.

I went for a good roast and was not disppointed. I was bemused to be offered apple sauce withn my beef, clearly the staff need better training. I was disappointed that staff were wearing jeans - bad enough that lunchers do. Going out for sunday lunch hsould be a treat worht getting out of jeans and trainers for but clearly I am old fashioned. Good food and pleasant sorroundings. Delicious puds from a menu difficult to choose from.

Sat in pretty garden and had a lovely Sunday lunch but what I wanted to say is how very helpful the staff were when we had a terrible incident locking our dogs in the car. Somehow I left the key inside and the car locked itself it was a warm day and I was frantically worried about the two dogs. The manager was really calm and asked his staff to try and get into the car when that failed a waitress drove us home to get the spare key. Meanwhile they did all they can to cover and shield the car from the sun. Thankfully the dogs were ok when we returned. I will always be grateful to The Bell.

We stayed for one night at the Bell, pub/ hotel. We had booked the best room as it advertised a Super-king bed. £170 per night comfortable but too expensive for what it was Also no body mentions during the booking stage it is upstairs and I have difficulty with stairs. Cameron greeted us with a friendly greeting and did swap the room for a shower instead of a bath. Unfortunately the room was over the outside seating area and there was a noisy crowd with very loud voices. So don’t pick that room in the summer. We had booked in the restaurant for Dinner. I had the Ribeye Steak with a small side of chips and some green dressing. Steak was fatty and tough.Greens had too much dressing. £36:00 didn’t realise it cost that much. My husband had a Pizza £16:00. One beer £6:20 x 2 desserts £77:00 shocked when received the bill. Then in the morning thought breakfast was included but was only the continental breakfast. Bacon sandwich was a charge of £5:00 and was very fatty as well. Will not be returning. Nice place. Friendly staff but just too expensive.

I had eating lobster on my bucket list. What I got thanks to James Graham, Executive Chef at the Bell was an incredible experience of seafood heaven. It would not be hyperbole to say that each course on the tasting menu was a triumph of deliciousness. There was drama (the oyster in a sea mist), poetry (the Arpege Egg), music (Ceviche of Scallops). Every mouthful of every course was heaven. When we got to the Lobster I was overwhelmed- nothing prepared me for the flavours. It was an incredible evening of dining the like of which I have never experienced.

I don’t know what everyone’s problem is, we had a fantastic lunch at The Bell today. Delicious food, excellent service. Couldn’t fault it.

Set in the heart of the charming village of Ramsbury, The Bell provides a haven of quality in the midst of the delightful Wiltshire countryside.My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in an extremely comfortable room. The en-suite bathroom was supplied with large, good quality towels and small luxuries. There was plenty of strong running hot water and a very effective shower.We enjoyed a copious breakfast in the very attractive wooden-floored dining and bar area - and a bar style lunch later was first class. The facilities for alfresco eating and drinking are very spacious with plenty of seating. The car park has a lot of room and is very easy to access.It really goes without saying that it is the staff who make or break a hotel or restaurant. The Bell team, adroitly led by Matt the Manager, could not have been friendlier or more efficient.We will certainly book again in the future.

Yesterday we had dinner in this lovely pub.We were celebrating our friends' birthday. The food was fantastic and very nicely presented on the plate. Well done chef! Staff very friendly. Thanks to the young waitress who took care of us and to the manager who is a very nice person. We've been to this pub a few times before and highly recommend it !!!!!! It was great. Thank you!

After a whole year due to COVID we returned to the Bell. Our favourite meal Fish and Chips. Sadly its not as good as we remembered , the fish was very fresh but very over salted, the batter a little overcooked and dark. But we will be back.Chef, some friendly tips. don't bother to sprinkle salt over the battered fish there's salt and pepper on the table. To give the dish a chefy appeal, put your half lemons in muslin warps, and a couple of small sprigs of rosemary . It will not cost anything and you'll be surprised how it will lift the dish. Some good restaurants/pubs put baked cloves of garlic on the plate. See Porthminster Beach Cafe, St Ives, Cornwall.

This was our second visit to the The Bell and it didn’t disappoint. The food is truly exceptional. Lovely atmosphere in the cozy pub and restaurant. Excellent attentive staff who really look after you. The rooms are lovely. Very cozy and the most comfortable bed. I would be amazed if this place does not get a Michelin star very soon.

We stayed at the Bell a few weeks ago with our dog and the service was incredible. The bar staff doted on us (and Otis, our cocker spaniel), they were so attentive and helpful it was no wonder we had such a great night. The room was lovely as well, it had a little space for Otis and a water bowl and bed for him in case we'd needed it! The bar food was also very good, and the atmosphere inside the pub was really warm and welcoming. In the morning they even went to the trouble of suggesting some local walking routes and printing out a map for us. They are taking covid precautions very seriously too which was comforting. All in all, we can't wait to get back!

A very good lunch after a walk locally for 6 of us.All good covid measures in place.Importantly menu and food very good. I had the salmon starter & pork main.The plum tart desert was excellent.We all thought presentation was first class.Service good. Wine fine.

I had a really enjoyable experience at this pub, both the service and food was very good and that's all I really want for lunch.Even the bread roll and butter was delicious - and freshly baked.A bit pricey, but well worth it. Would visit again.

A friend had recommended the food here and it did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded our expectations. Chef Sam Brennan had our tastebuds dancing all over the place with delight! We particularly enjoyed the scallops with makhani sauce & bbq'd fennel, a match made in heaven, the burrata with charred squash and the most amazing vinegar jelly which just sang out, and the Bbq'd monkfish with tandoori spiced carrots was cooked to perfection We tried the Ramsbury Gin before dinner which had an apple garnish, a delicious aperitif. The wine list had both classics and modern to choose from, we had a Chenin blanc from South Africa which paired well with both the spices and smokiness of our dishes. Our waitress Katie, was mentoring a new member of staff and still did a fabulous job of looking after us at the same time, no mean feat on a busy Friday night. The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and we will definitely be returning, although we might keep it a secret in case we can't get a table next time!

WOW.... What an experience, I’ve not been here before but the new chef has excelled himself the food was fantastic an amazing combination of flavour and skill executed to such a higher standard it was truly incredible.We will definitely be returning it’s so good to find such great talent locally.Our service was also matched by a very knowledgeable and helpful waitress called Katie (I think) she was very attentive. All in all a fab experience I can’t wait to visit again... keep up the good work and see you all soon!

First visit to the Bell since pre lockdown days, and after 10 years of coming here and enjoying the lovely food and service I was looking forward to it like meeting an old friend! And yes...the welcome, great beers and menus are the same, albeit a slightly reduced variety menu which you might expect as a result of current conditions. But hold on....after having been seated in the restaurant, we are told that we cannot choose anything from the bar menu, just the 4 item restaurant menu! If we move to the bar, we can choose from the 3 item bar menu, but not the restaurant menu. Previously, you could mix and match so there was more variety. But now, due to ‘covid’, you can’t. How can this be....all the food comes from the same kitchen?At this point my ‘old friend’ began to lose her appeal. We decided to stay and eat in the restaurant (which was nice, if a tad expensive ) but I’m left with a feeling of frustration, and it seems that other reviewers have said the same on this site so it’s not just me being picky.So ...old friend...I don’t want to lose you, but unless things change I might be going to see other friends in the future. Which would be a real shame for something so simple to change back...

It was good to be back at The Bell - in a now abnormal world - to a warm welcome, cracking service, and a menu which stirs the imagination, and provokes the curiosity. A previous correspondent has whinged about there not being interchangeable menus between the bar and the restaurant - oh do come on, pedantry is no longer relevant in our changed world. Where The Bell scores 10/10 is for both chemistry and consistency. The chemistry is in the combinations that comprise the choice of four starters, fours mains and four puds, and you can pick any one of them - and be totally delighted. The consistency of culinary skills remains unchanged, and we had the best meal we have had in a very long time. Welcome back!

The Bell is a very friendly place,lovely food too although basic menus. The sweets are epic and well thought out. We stayed there too and apart from the noise of tractors as it’s harvest time would recommend it.

It's an up-market pub with good beer and a well-executed but limited menu - not your typical pub-food. Attractive decor, nice service, good cooking, well-heeled clientele. Parking was tight for us.

The best restaurant in the West Country. New chef Sam deserves a Michelin star. This is not just the best pub in England it’s now the best restaurant in the West Country

My husband and I stayed at The Bell at Ramsbury on our way home from a short break in Devon to celebrate my birthday. From the moment we arrived to leaving after breakfast the following morning was a lovely experience. The staff upon arrival were so welcoming, very friendly and helpful. We felt a lovely warm atmosphere as soon as we walked through the door. Our room was very comfortable, spotlessly clean, tea/coffee making facilities and a lovely view overlooking the small square in a very pretty town. Absolutely faultless. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent, the food was outstanding as was the wine list. Matt, the Manager was very knowledgable and very helpful. We could have eaten everything that was on the menu, Sam, the chef certainly has a passion for the food he creates. We even had the pleasure of meeting him after dinner and chatting to him about the wonderful menu and his passion for his food. Abby, our server was so helpful and friendly, nothing was any trouble to her. Breakfast (full English) the following morning was delicious and very well presented by very jolly and helpful staff. We couldn't fault a thing at this fabulous establishment and will look forward to most definitely returning again soon. A huge thank you to all the lovely staff for making our 1 night stay a very happy and a very memorable one.

We went to the Bell as we live locally and have had good recommendations. Unfortunately when we went there were only 3 options on the bar menu, after seeing different dishes online we found that the restaurant, approximately 6 meteres from where we were sitting, had a different menu. I fancied something from the bar menu and my friend from the restaurant menu, unfortunately we were told they were not able to accomodate that. So we decided to eat elsewhere, which is a real shame. I'm sure the food is delicious, we will have to return when we fancy one of the three dishes available on the bar menu.

Came for Sunday lunch - hadn’t booked but they found us a table outside (almost disappointed as a famous actor was in the bar!).Just great imagination for a veggie lunch....thankfully no sign of pasta or risotto on the menu just an amazing carrot dish which was completely delicious.Mat the manager is a complete delight taking great care of his customers in these difficult times.Please support our local pubs!Tremendous place.....the staff make it.

We went there with our 3-year-old daughter during the COVID-19 crisis. The restaurant had handled the strict regulations very well and had set up a decent system to deal with this. The staff were all very friendly. We were seated in the beautiful garden which was very nice on a warm summer evening.We both had the Bell Burger with thin fries, which was great, and a pint of the local beer, which I can also recommend.Ramsbury itself is a cosy village with a surprisingly lively atmosphere. Certainly worth a stop (or a hike from any of the neighbouring towns).

I have eaten at the Bell on several occasions, in the restaurant and the bar, also the café Bella. The food is quite good, it isn't inexpensive, but unfortunately it attracts a type of clientele which I could best describe as stuffy. For that reason we do not go there more often

Came here with a friend having both run a half-marathon nearby in the morning. Arrived at about 2:30 and were delighted to find they were still serving Sunday lunch. I had chicken, my friend had mushroom pasta, and bith meals were wonderful, washed down with Ramsbury brewery ales. Staff very friendly too.Liked the two paintings in the main bar of different American presidents apparently socialising with each other.

Wonderful Lunch, very attentive staff. The pub was very busy but the staff were great. Food was fresh and hot, would definitely go again!

Delicious lunch at the Bell at Ramsbury. Food always excellent, friendly staff, good value. Will be back soon!

The food was very good indeed. I had game stew. This was rich and wonderful on a cold day. One of us had the pheasant breast which we all agreed was magnificent. The puddings were also great. The only downside and that which takes it from a 5 to a 4 star was the coffee. It was not nice. Really not nice. It tasted very burnt. We mentioned it to the staff and they said sorry but I am not sure they realised how bad it was. And I am not a coffee snob!

We stayed here for one night. The manager and staff are very friendly and can't help you enough. The room is very comfortable and the food very good.

Mid-week lunch and not busy in the pub. Staff polite but not especially friendly. Ordered a bouillabaisse which came as a simple bisque - surprising that a chef does not know the difference between a thick soup made with fish and shells etc but without fish and the former which is generally thiner and with pieces of fish. It was tasty but not what I expected. Mains were good, but as others have commented it is a limited menu. Drove 30 miles to go here and would eat again if in thr area but not make a special trip

Sadly fish n chips was not available so I opted for the burger... it was dry and tough. first of all came with cheese after I had requested no cheese, this was changed for a dry miserable burger. After complaining I got a reduction off the bill.Never worth £15! Wonderful pub/ restaurant but hideously overpriced food and drink.

It is a good restaurant better than average but not excellent the menu does not vary much and at lunch time you can find it difficult to find anything light that you want to eat.The dining room is often very empty so it’s better to be near the bar.It is my local pub but I prefer to go to the Pheasant which has a far better menu and has much more atmosphere.The service at The Bell is good Cafe Bella which is attached can get so busy you have to wait for ages as they only have one girl and not really worth the wait.

Lovely staff, great atmosphere, fab food, good menu, lovely part of the world, good walks nearby, wonderful riding country, nice staff. Def go back!

Sunday lunch with high expectations which in terms of ambience and setting was met. Very busy so understandable that service was a bit slow. They could have done with an extra hand or two. Roast Beef was good but pulled pork was definitely not. Too salty by far and replacement exactly the same. Waiter tried as hard as he could but disappointing that no-one from management or kitchen showed any interest or concern. Would recommend generally but don’t go for anything to do with pulled pork! Suspect that they are understaffed for the number of covers but then management should be alive to that.

Fantastic fixed menu for lunch, great choices and such good quality. Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere pre Christmas.

2nd time we have been here on way home from holiday. Really friendly helpful owner, lovely teas and cakes and nice vibe. Other local produce also available to buy. Great location really pretty little town/village

The Bell is back on top form. Interesting menus, good wine list and very fair value. Efficient staff and pleasant ambience. A warm haven in the winter.

What a fabulous evening! The food was absolute incredible with a wine pairing, spot on. Thoroughly enjoyable, we can’t wait for the next Special Evening. The previous one was very good however, this was was even a step up. Well Done, attentive knowledgeable service.

Excellent food, great service & relaxed atmosphere. The crab starter was so delicious and refreshing. Highly recommend!

It should be amazing. Lovely setting, nice welcoming decor, well presented serving staff. But you end up with a sub-standard, over-pretty plate of food on cold plates and with a hair in it. By the time you are served the veg on the cold plate is cold, and when you question the hair you get told that is is from the pulled pork (which was just a slop), the fact it was attached to the roast potato is neither here nor there. I felt sorry for the waiting staff who with their best intentions were unable to deal with a situation, delivering messages from the kitchen, no sign of front-of-house to,support them.

Pleasant greeting, good choice of food and attentive service Comfortable dining room, not noisy with tables properly spaced

The Bell started doing Last Monday of the month curry nights but now called spice nights. Usually two meaty curry dishes and one vegetable dish with a few sides available. Whilst not very hot dishes very good tastes. I always carry my own small bottle of chilli sauce anyway. Four real ales on now from Ramsbury Brewery are good with some quite unusual tastes these days. Storm (hoppy) and Mango IPA are very nice!

Stopped here for lunch, lovely pub in a pretty village. The food was lovely and generous portions. Service was a little slow but didn’t spoil the lunch, maybe not one if in a hurry.

Lovely part of the world to visit. Pretty countryside, quaint old buildings and lovely pubs. This had it all and the food excellent!

Having been told about The Bell by friends we decided to go as part of my husbands birthday celebrations day out.

Visited for lunch and had a warm welcome from the team. Food was really enjoyable; very rich, so had to leave some. I had a lovely goats cheese and walnut starter with a butternut squash risotto for my main - see pics. My husband had quails egg to start, followed by a huge fish and chips main. I loved the Ramsbury gin - it was sublime. Only thing that was a little frustrating was the service was slow. We did have to go and find someone to ask for the bill. Apart from that, a really lovely visit. Would love to come back one day - although not very local to me living on the Wirral!

Visited on Saturday morning with a large group fiends for tea and cake. Lots of lovely cakes and the first time I’ve ever seen freshly made in the kitchen jam doughnuts! Friendly staff. Will be back when next in the area.

After getting caught up in so much traffic we headed off the motorways and onto the back roads and having gone past this place in times past we decided to stop....so glad we did too.

We booked late on a midweek, 2-night booking. Accomodation was a superior double, situated above the pub. Room was clean, tidy and well-decorated. Could probably have done with a bathtub but no complaints. We ate in the restaurant on the first night. Food was of a high standard and table service was unrushed and composed. Ingredients were locally sourced where possible, and delicious. Ramsbury is a quiet village in the Kennet valley, perfect for getting away from it all. We would stay here again.

We first visited for lunch whilst on a hike. Coffee shop a bonus as we could have a pint and then get a sandwich. Food was first class, service excellent and we ate in the delightful garden. Returned for Sunday lunch and had a superb meal. Again service excellent as was the food. My husband declared his Roast Beef to be the best he had ever eaten! Highly recommend and it is lovely to see this pub rejuvenated.

Popped in 2.30pm on a Sunday no booking and pleasant change asked the young barmen if we could eat and no problem and even made some recommendations then another chap said we could eat in the restaurant if we wanted and a tab was promptly set up and led to the table , next thing warm bread and butter arrived . Both opted for the roast , i had beef (rare and very testy) and the wife had chicken (very nice) loads of veg and good potatoes , very tasty gravy and overall a very good quality Sunday Roast even if a bit pricey but certainly worth the extra money. Paid our tab and quick chat with the barmen then off very happy.

Unfortunately the prices here are just not justified. £11 for a mackerel starter, and £25 for lamb? Not to mention £9 for a coke and a wine. Its a wonderful setting, in a beautiful village, and the beer garden is lovely place to enjoy a cold drink in the sun. I appreciate it has won awards in previous years, and any dining experience isnt just about costs, but there are other local pubs that offer better value.

Stumbled across this little pub on the way back from Hungerford really nice food and the staff were really friendly will be back and would recommend ❤️

We had lunch yesterday. Phenomenal! Seriously good food (especially beef carpaccio or rare, whatever, amazing). Smiling waiting staff. Couldn’t have been better. And what a bargain!

Excellent! Tried the home-made egg mayo sandwich, the fish finger sandwich and fresh ‘made that morning’ donuts! Was all equally as delicious! Will definitely be returning!

We spent the night at the Bell at Ramsbury last month and it was simply fantastic.

Visited here last night and we had not been for a few years after a very poor experience. But, we had heard the Bell had changed hands again and had been recommended to us.

This was my first visit to the Bell... it wont be my last. The food was incredible, beautifully presented, extremely high quality and made with the best ingredients - the chef, Oly Clarke, was accomodating, welcoming and a true professional. The waiting staff both in the evening and at breakfast the next day were polite, friendly and attentive to every detail. 5* review.

My partner and I went here for dinner to break up our drive to Gatwick from Cornwall, and it was absolutely worth the detour!! After hearing amazing things about the food and this gorgeous village pub, we had to go and check it out for ourselves.. we were certainly not disappointed. After a friendly welcome from the bar staff on entering, we were promptly sat in the lovely restaurant, by a very attentive waiter. The menu looked great, a lovely mix of seasonal dishes to choose from, we found it hard to pick, could have easily sampled the lot!! But the best was yet to come, the dessert.. the famous Bell Chocolate bar, their take on a Snickers, home made, coated in a rich ganache, this alone was worth the drive! We couldn’t fault our visit to The Bell, the staff, the premises, the incredible food, and delicious wine and gin.. all outstanding!! Can’t wait to return again very soon!!

Wow what can I say. Superb food, good portions with the finest fresh ingredients. Cooked to perfection with attention to detail. The staff are all super professional, friendly and welcoming. We were fully looked after and nothing was too much effort.

I think that this is the first time that I have posted negative feedback on Trip Advisor for anywhere that I have been to, but after yet another experience of poor customer service at the Bell it seems necessary. I arrived in good time for breakfast at Cafe Bella this morning, having (I admit) had a pretty bad morning. There was quite a long queue as a party of walkers had just arrived for coffee. By the time that I had reached the counter it was 11am on the dot and the chef refused to serve breakfast (11am being the cut off). I wasn’t after a full English; just poached eggs on muffins. The cafe staff were very nice and very apologetic, as was the cafe manager. Apparently the chef would not be prevailed upon though, despite being told that I had been waiting for some time. Unfortunately I have had similar experiences at this cafe over the years. It always feels like everything is just too much trouble for them. It is a great shame as I live locally and would really like to come here more often. I just never feel welcome here.

Lovely pub, 2nd time going here as my husband occasionally works local so we go out to dinner when he’s there.

From the moment I organised this family get together of about 23 people almost a year ago The Bell have been very efficient and helpful. Some of us stayed the night and the whole package was amazing. The food was very very good. Can not recommend highly enough. Thanks to all staff at The Bell.

I like to walk into a pub/resteraunt because it's as welcoming and well decorated as my home, and serves delicuos food otherwise there is no point. Some landlords make you feel as though they are doing you a favour. Get over yourselves! I drive one hour last night to Ramsbury for dinner. A really excellent evening, even though I sent back the main course of beef. Perfectly cooked but a little tough. Surprising but I had an immediate apology and It was quickly replaced with a delicous fish. This is an outstanding local. Clevery decorated, clean and well run. I have been there perhaps ten times over the last year and have walked away, every single time, with a big smile on my face. Please, please keep up the standards.

Three of us met here for a Friday lunchtime pint and a bite to eat.

An excellent lunch in a relaxed and well-run environment. Smoked Salmon starters and battered haddock mains were perfect. Staff and service could not be faulted.

Food was acceptable but not brilliant, not much choice for vegetarians. Restaurant was too hot and service was a little slow.

Went to The Bell for mother's day last Sunday. The food was incredible, just the right mixture of a classic Sunday roast with high quality sophisticated ingredients and presentation. The service was also fantastic - the waitresses and waiters responded quickly to everything and always had a smile on their face! What a lovely place to spend a Sunday!

We have stayed at the Bell over 6 years ago and not simply excellent and when my wife suggest lunch here to celebrate my birthday, I must admit I was concerned that it would not be as good as I remembered. I was totally wrong, if anything it was even better.

We ended up in Ramsbury from our walk, came across the pub, decided to go in for coffee, lovely place. Coffee was spot on, the men enjoyed their tea too. Nice place to stop at.

Disappointingly the pub does not match up to the attached cafe which I reviewed some time ago. The restaurant was empty at this lunchtime and no atmosphere at all. The food which we waited a long time for was mostly not very appetizing. My supposedly home made burger was large but dry and seemed like artificial meat? The bacon that was supposed to be with it and might have added some flavor was missing. We were with friends and it was inappropriate to make a fuss. It was especially disappointing as it did not live up to the good reviews on this website.

We always have fish and chips here, and its excellent. This Sun the four of us had different meals. I had the risotto why tasted as if it had vinegar in it, not very pleasant.

So, went to the usually delicious Bell today for Sunday lunch. We’ve been going there for more than 8 years.

Popped in for coffee and cake on a chilly morning. We’d walked around the village looking for somewhere for coffee, and searched quickly online where it was suggested the pub didn’t open until noon. Luckily we found the door open and were directed to Cafe Bella at the back, where we enjoyed great coffee and luscious cake! Can we suggest a sign at the front of the pub, and perhaps a separate identity here on TripAdvisor would help to boost people’s awareness of your existence as a cafe?

Passed through late one afternoon on the way back to London. Although the cafe was closed they served us tea and cakes on the pub side. Everything was perfect. Staff were very kind and we sat on a large leather sofa by the log fire. It was so comfortable we didn’t want to leave. The pub seems to have been very well planned and decorated and we shall certainly return for a meal next time we are in the area.

Went for lunch and its a lovely country pub. Great food and very cosy. Was quiet so cant comment on atmosphere... We had the lunch menu which was incredible and food excellent but it was expensive... Not sure on evening menu but I would say the lunch menu is like an evening menu with process.

Stopped here for food last week. What a great place. With the staff being friendly and very attentive! The Food was incredible with a great Seasonal menu and some great pub classics. Highly recommend. A must visit if ever in the area.

We stayed here overnight and were not disappointed. Our room was spotless. well-appointed and comfortable.