The Bell Inn in Maldon

What a lovely pub this is. We come here quite a lot and enjoy sitting in the beautiful garden with our 2 lurcher dogs. The staff are always attentive and friendly, the landlord keeps a very good cellar for the real ales. The food is presented and cooked really well. Todays special Hake with cockles and sanfire on new potatoes in a creamy sauce was devoured by my partner. I had the excellent cajan chicken. The pub is a little off the Beaton track but certainly worth a visit.

Fantastic food excellent beer and service have been a few times and it's perfect every time would recommend to everyone

The Bell Inn is our favorite pub, it stands out from the rest the food is incredible alongside with the service. Everyone is very friendly. 5* Thank you very much we cant wait to return

The Bell catered for my 80th birthday, 3 course meal for 34 covers. Food and service was excellent. Nothing was too much bother, a very friendly pub.

The sun shone brightly, giving the pond and wildlife extra beauty, and this gave added atmosphere to the meal The meal was EXCELLENT! Good portions, so only 2 courses, but all 4 in our party fully tested the dishes. All agreed, taste, texture, quality of produce and standard of cooking and service were outstanding. Nice relaxed general ambiance within the pub and ample parking. A gem!

We telephoned last min, and within 45 mins were seated. A table in the conservatory overlooking the lake. Couldn’t find any fault at all with service, food, ambience. Starters - lovely ✅ Sunday roast - tasty ✅ Desserts - sublime ✅ Definitely recommend

4 of us had 4 different dishes and all of us gave it 10 out of 10 if you want fantastic food and a good service and atmosphere this is the perfect place to go will be back again and again

Been here several times over the last few months to eat for various occasions with friends and family. On each occasion the food has been superb. Great menu and quality food, cooked to perfection. A large group of us attended the Greek themed night recently. We tried everything on the menu that night (tapas!) it was beyond expectations and a simply fantastic evening. Staff are lovely and welcoming. Looking forward to going again soon

Absolute lovely pub, popped in last month for a few drinks and the bar staff were lovely and welcoming, would definitely stop here for a drink again 👍🏻

Excellent Sunday roast. Crispy roast potatoes, good choice of vegetables and generous portion size. Also good vegetarian option.

Attended the farmers market & then had a lovely Sunday roast. The service & food were excellent. Highly recommended. 👍 Dean & Sarah Lawrence

Spontaneous lunch with my husband. Lovely menu. Food was delicious and good quality. Prompt service. Very pleasant afternoon. We will be back. Many thanks.

My wife and I went to The Pig & Whistle last week (£120) and this was better for less than half the price, and we had starters in that price (with a second pint) neither of which we had at the P&W. Nice hot food (something that not all places can serve) tasty and decent sized portions. Serving staff made us feel very welcome and were friendly. Thank you, we will be back.

We visited with friends for Sunday lunch and I have to say it was amazing! We eat out quite often and I’ve had so many luke warm Sunday roasts, however this was piping hot and absolutely gorgeous! The service was also great, timings were perfect and very friendly staff. We definitely be returning

Lovely welcoming pub, great food ,amazing staff. Food is absolutely amazing, never dissapointng. Would highly recommend this little gem.

As a family we found this pub just over 1yr ago. From the get go before you enter, you can see the love that has gone into the surroundings with the flowers/veg plot/grass seating area/chickens/fish pond. The welcome was relaxed and friendly. Food has been gorgeous every single time, with nothing that is to much bother for our little fussy ones. The desserts were a big hit too!. We celebrated fireworks night there too!, What an amazing show, with value for money ticket and scrumptious farmer food stalls and a live band playing music, fantastic. All in all this out favourite pub!.

Sunday lunch spot on good food service and price went today had a lovely pork roast and Rosie and her team should be on Chef in TOP CHEFS they will smash it

Great people, great food and you’re always made to feel extremely well. A little pub, in a cute village but the food is some of the best around - would certainly recommended.

We visited for sunday lunch which was excellent, especially the quality of locally sourced food and exceptional roast potatoes! The cheese board for dessert was a 'proper' cheeseboard with a varied selection of cheeses and all the trimmings.

took my family for a meal we all had something different and we all had a fantastic meal nice and tasty plenty of it and a fantastic price,good range of beers nice setting with brilliant staff

I've been to this pub A few times and can honestly say it's excellent ! Pub is always immaculate and staff are very friendly . It's in a great location and I would highly recommend the food

Perfect pub. Warm welcome. Great drinks and excellent food. Highly recommend. We were only in area for days and went here twice it was that good. Loved the garden and chickens.

So, lock down has been declared. Enjoy life while you can. Sunday lunch at the Bell was an absolute delight. Social spacing, yes. But, service tops, food delicious, and an atmosphere to remember. True Blitz spirit. An afternoon to remember.

Called in for a late lunch after walking in rain on the Essex marshes A really good freshly cooked meal with very good service and pleasant surroundings. All well presented and will go again

Met friends here for a Sunday lunch and no complaints whatsoever. Friendly staff. Covid secure. Food was well presented, generous portion size and very tasty. We sat in the conservatory at the back overlooking the pond which had plenty of activity. The pub itself is very cosy. Outside when the weather is good is a nice beer garden. This was our first visit but will certainly come back again.

Eaten here twice on the last couple of weeks, good food, nice beer and friendly staff.. There is a good sized beer garden which is good for the kids. We will be back.

This Sunday's roast lunch was one of the most flavoursome, filling, and tastefully presented meals we have had in some time. Well done the Bell Inn.

We were house hunting in the area and popped in for a late breakfast and has the sausage sandwich which was scrummy. The service was great and we were seated at the back of the pub overlooking the pond which was full of wildlife, we loved it. This is a property country pub with an authentic interior and it was clear that there were several locals in when we left around 1ish. We are really hoping to move to the area (fingers crossed!) and the The Bell Inn would be our local which would be great.

We booked a table after our daughter found The Bell online as our son was at a party locally. When explaining I wasn't sure exactly when we would arrive, that was a non-issue. Food: we shared the camembert between three, which was about right in terms of amount and delicious. Mains of hunters chicken (piping hot, tasty and lovely skin-on fries) and Mac Cheese (also lovely), together with my wife choosing the garlic mushrooms and a side. Despite "good intention" and advance sight of the menu, we were sufficiently full to have no room for pudding, which I suspect was a mistake.Drink: strongly recommend the malbec. Tea and water.Service: friendly without being overbearing.Overall: not difficult to see why The Bell gets the reviews it does. Thank you.

Have visited on several occasions and found a friendly warm atmosphere and a good selection of well kept beers. Nice to sit outside in the summer months. Clean and tidy in all areas and will visit again.

Yes at long last after wandering through the Essex pubs and restaurants, we discovered this gem where we had the best Sunday lunch for years. Tried it again and same result. Cannot fault it.

Lovely cosy pub enjoyed every visit!Very welcoming with an extensive menu & specials changing weekly, ample parking and fantastic service from Rosie, Andy and their team!Well done and thank you, we look forward to our next visit!And love your amazing pies and of course the best cauliflower soup and beef casserole enjoyed on our last visit!!

We usually come here at the weekend, Andy is a great host! Great selection of drinks and a great menu! Great atmosphere and always busy with regular customers. The monthly farmers market is a must on the last Sunday of the month!

Having recently loved to Tolleshunt Major, we have visited this lovely quaint pub only a few times. Andy and Rosie are increbly friendly and accommodating hosts, and all the staff are fabulous. The food is OUT OF THIS WORLD!If I could give more than five stars I would, seriously! The scampi and chips is to die for, the fish and chips is a large size and my partner loves it. The burgers are homemade and so can definitely recommend the Cajun chicken burger. The Deep fried Brie is a MUST HAVE! It’s a great starter to share and absolutely phenomenal! Today however was the best meal yet, roast beef and all the trimmings! My goodness this place is amazing!

A lovely lunch in charming surroundings. Made to feel very welcome by Andy and Rosie the owners. I had pork belly which was delicious, lots of fresh veg and lovely mash followed by home made pear and rhubarb crumble and custard which was also delicious. My wife had the fish and chips but declined desert. Dog friendly so we were able to eat inside although there was plenty of outside seating if we had preferred. We will be back.

We met up with my Daughter and family for Mothers Day Lunch, after a very busy Farmers Market. Rosie managed to fit us in after we were a little late in booking a table. Thank you for that. Food was very good and deserts we delicious too. All in all we had a great Lunch, thanks Andy for making us all feel very welcome.

Visited as a table for 4. We were greeted with a warm welcome, cosy feel to the pub area. The restaurant area itself was a bit cold and unwelcoming but suspect this might be different during the summer months. All food was presented well with generous portions. Staff were lovely and friendly. For me the menu was a little limited, I had hoped the specials board may have added some variety but this wasn’t the case(but then I can be a fussy eater). Good pub food though and great value.

We all really enjoyed our meals, the starters were very generous portions as were the sweets. Roasts were lovely with a nice selection of vegetables.

We go here about once a month. It has lots of local villagers and workers and has a good, happy atmosphere. Last night we had Hunters Chicken and Fish & Chips. Both were very good and at reasonable prices. The pub is on a "back road", so you have to know about it - it's certainly worth taking a detour.

Visited for lunch on a friend reunion, had a really lovely afternoon. The restaurant is delightful, the food very good and the service second to non. Friendly service and wonderful setting. Will be visiting again very soon and highly recommended.

The bell is way out in the country has space outside as well as inside. The food is good pub grub and the price is very reasonable, if you go into the dining room it feels more like a restaurant than a pub so give a nice surrounding for a meal looking out onto a duck pond and the drinks are normal pub prices.

Stayed here for four days, breakfast was superb , very quirky and comfortable. Tried to book a fifth day but was told it was all booked up despite the fact no one else was in the place, I doubt if I will book in here again as I feel the propieter Liz had something against me, shame really

A good honest countryu pub with a small resturaunt serving food. Not the widest menu, but the food was hot and wholesome. Warm welcom from the host Andy. Nice Garden, a pond with assorted wildfowl. Overall a very pleasant experience

We needed a good pub meal out after some good news and chose the Bell. Good choice and worthy of its good local reputation. Now this isn't a gastro pub, it's good modern pub grub that hits the mark with a useful selection of beers to go with it.

Me and my partner have been to the bell a few times now and always had a great experience with lovely food, and great atmosphere, the pub is in such a beautiful setting and also very child friendly, we highly recommend the roast dinner & the cheese cake is to die for, you won’t be disappointed

My friend and I hadn't seen each other for months and booked to have a good meal and lengthy chat . We were shown to our table for 2 just inside the restaurant and the waitress took our order which for me was an omelette with salad and new potatoes as I'm on a diet, when it arrived I had been given omelette salad and sauté potatoes but also a side dish of boiled potatoes and more salad ( did the think I was a rabbit?). I called the waitress and she took the plate away and removed the sauté potatoes but she gave the impression that she wasn't happy. As we were sitting there a man started setting up his amplifier , speakers etc right next to us and the the music started, it was virtually impossible to talk as it was quiet noisy so we moved to another table and attempted to have a conversation there. There were 2 waitresses that served us and it was not 'Service with a smile' far from it , we were very disappointed with the pub and will not be going back there again!!!!

As we arrived it was obvious this was a real country pub, like pubs used to be, and as you park in the huge parking area, front and there is more out back, the place almost puts its arms around you ..... then on entering there is logs stacked, woodburners glowing and a real sense of warmth and good times ahead... we drank, we snacked at the bar, they leave wonderful snacks, cheeses, onions and allsorts at the weekends, for nibbles, a bit unusual these days to see that!. friends and family enjoyed an assortment of drinks, they have an incredible choice on offer and the bar staff, know what they are talking about with great flair and knowledge. There are exposed beams , a public bar and like a lounge bar with seating and tables for meals, with a conservatory to the rear, looking out to a

We’ve been here a few times now, and I can honestly say that nothing is too much trouble for these folks!

Good - food as expected and open all day with food 12-3 and 6 onwards

where do i start... the pub was recently taken over by some really love people vibrant, energetic & a zest for life. the transformation from when they first took it over a few months ago to now is tremendous. if you want cozy drinks by the fire in a proper pub setting during winter with some beautifully cooked food. i plead you to go! i reccomend the lamb shank which is like nothing i have ever tasted before absolutely delicious. they have an excellent selection of gins too. i follow there social media pages & they have lots of family events on at the pub too which is well worth attending with you loved ones & friends & i was told plenty more happening in the summer. which i am super excited about. pubs simply dont exist like this anymore. the locals were all really friendly too. there is plenty of outdoor space with pigs & chickens too. oh & did i mention the food was exquisite.

Have been going in the Bell recently... lovely friendly atmosphere and always made to feel welcome .

A cold snowy winter’s day, a lovely log burning stove with chairs next to it . Simple but tasty menu. Sounds perfect? I wish! Seated around the fire with a table offered from which to eat, we were subjected to the rudest and snidiest comments from the bar clientele, who even went so far as to take our photograph on a phone, complaining about our being next to the stove, which as mentioned , was offered by the charming lady at the bar. Comments were in earshot, so rather than have desert, we left . Avoid this place like the plague if you want a welcoming atmosphere .

Went for lunch on Friday. 4 lovely meals with great service. All the meals were excellent, good value for money. We all tried a different main course and no faults, drinks good and friendly staff. So I will be going back and would recommend trying...

Had lunch at the Bell inn last Sunday , four of us had the Sunday Roast , two had the Chicken, & two had the Roast Beef , both were superb . Two slices of prime beef wit all the trimmings, including cauliflower chest , which was delicious !! . The half chicken came also with all the trimmings . Home made tomato soup starter , pannacota + one apple pie desert with drinks, bill came to £80 which for four was very reasonable for this warm And friendly pub . One tip do as we did book in advance, gets really busy .