The Bell Inn in Harborough

Pop to this pub now and again. Proper country pub. Nice bar and dining area.patio area outside with flower pots etc.cask beers and good lagers.i like both .very good food at very reasonable prices. Nice friendly staff.. who needs more .. excellent

Sunday lunch at the village pub – what could be better. Well, I wish we’d just ordered a bag of mini-cheddars instead of the roast lunch. To be fair there were power problems on the day of our visit, but the food served-up was pretty ordinary. Highlight was the delicious broccoli & stilton soup. The roasts to follow were a bit dry for our liking, (aside from the turkey) and the veggies a bit overcooked for us. The baguettes were pale and barely cooked. Roasties were good as was the gravy. A lovely pub and great staff but the food was disappointing.

I always check Trip Advisor and found very good reviews on this place. As we walked in food was being served and the fish n chips looked generous and beautifully cooked and the ploughman’s was big enough for the ploughman and his horse ! But a wise TA user always orders a round before asking for the menu and good job we did because that’s where it all went wrong. Clearly, we weren’t locals so we had the frozen face and silent welcome from the barmaid with gold stud piercing on bottom lip. Ordered a largish round which clearly annoyed her. She tapped in the order on the till, and with a practiced hand, silently thrust the card machine at us like a rapier, we even had to ask ‘so how much is that?’ A reluctant reply and then a sullen thank you was uttered with her back to us ! Shame as we all were intending to order lunch. All the TA reviews really big up the service but I had to go outside to check the sign that I had the right pub ! So my advice is that this one is only any good if you live within half a mile of the place as “we don’t much like strangers ‘round ere”- leave it with you…

Great welcome, relaxed and the sun shone so we were outside. Food good very homemade except the chips. Fish good size. Lamb shank not boil in the bag. Pie homemade with extra gravy. Love this place

We visited The Bell for a Saturday lunch with a group of our family. We were warmly welcomed to this small country pub, which is around a mile from Foxton Locks. It had the feel of a local pub. Service was a little slow but they were very busy and we were a large group, so we could forgive that. The menu was extensive with plenty of choice including meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options. There was something for everyone. Portion sizes were generous; several of our group commented how much food there was. I chose a steak and ale pie (which was served in a dish with a pastry top, I always wonder if this is actually a pie!). I found the shortcrust top was quite thick and tough to get through, but otherwise very tasty. My one gripe? Everything was served with pre-packed fries. They were fine, but for the price and the perceived quality of the pub, I would have hoped for hand cut, thicker chips. Clearly a time and effort saver to help them have a larger menu, but it took the shine off a little for me. If I’m passing again I might well pop in.

My wife and I booked a table for burger night after seeing it mentioned on a blackboard outside the pub. The pub has a lovely, friendly atmosphere. The staff were very pleasant and helpful throughout and the food was delicious. We left with full tummies and will definitely return. Many thanks.

Enjoyed a fabulous meal at The Bell today. I chose the vegan option of burger, relish, chips and salad which was a tasty and superb meal, followed by vegan sticky toffee pudding and vegan ice cream which was so delicious I will dream about for months to come! The 4 friends I dined with chose from the main menu and were delighted with their choices. Superb atmosphere, very friendly staff and good prices. Would definitely recommend.

Good Sunday lunch, seated in bar which was noisy and cold The food very good value Parking on road as no Carpark booking required

Fabulous Sunday lunch and a good choice of options. Huge portions. Our waiter packed up my leftovers to take home! Lovely staff. Lovely pub. Great ambience. No hesitation to recommend.

Excellent Sunday lunch. Plenty of meat. Option for all 4 for an extra couple of quid. Cauliflower cheese extra but £2.95 for an enormous portion enough for 2-3. Staff good, welcoming and happy to assist with more gravy and cranberry sauce. Deserts homemade and large if you get to that course.

This is an excellent little pub. The food is superb, there is so much to choose from. They do a good value lunch menu also. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Then there is a bonus that they allow dogs in the bar area.

Had a birthday meal with family booked in the bell at burton overy after being recommended, they messed up on the booking and could not accommodate us. Called the bell at gumley who got us all in. I am so glad we did, lovely atmosphere relaxed warm and welcoming. A lovely little view of the birds feeding away at the back too. The food was outstanding and really fresh. Will def come back here and my mum had got a birthday cake to which all the staff sang happy birthday. Thank you to you all for making a bad situation an extremely pleasant experience and we will be back for sure.

We came with friends for our Christmas get together. Fabulous night! Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was very good. Slight issue with someone’s mushy peas but this was rectified very quickly. We really enjoyed our evening and will be returning soon!

Excellent value, lovely food. Roast dinner. apple and pear crumble with custard, ice-cream or cream, small wine £17. Good service.

Steak night visit yesterday (Wed). Absolutely outstanding, the meats were tasty and tender. Excellent value and delicious overall. Only one small criticism,chicken on a mixed grill,not my first choice. But it was a thoroughly enjoyable meal.

This is our third time eating here and I'm sorry that I neglected to write a view after coming for the steak night a few weeks ago which was really good. Today we had the Sunday roast. Huge portions, good value, friendly, attentive service from everyone who works here. Nothing is too much trouble. It's my favourite English country pub made even better by the walk through fields of cows and sheep to get there from the canal.

Went for Sunday lunch on a visit to relatives , food was fine , however set up as a restaurant in terms of prices and tip expectations but expected to fetch and pay for your drinks . Not certain if I would return.

Came with family for Sunday roast which was delicious. The place was welcoming to strangers and the staff were friendly. Anyone wanting a fantastic Sunday roast book yourselves a table!

A very friendly pub with a cosy atmosphere. Bar staff are just amazing and so happy to be there which is really reflected in the service. The menu is varied to suit everyone but best of all are the steak nights on Monday and Wednesday. Absolutely the best value for such lovely tasting steaks. 20oz is amazing price for £14.95 and if you're feeling brave... The 40oz! Always prompt and never kept waiting long even at the busiest of times. Puddings are also great although I'd like to see a little more variety. Overall, one of the best pubs for food whilst good value I've been to.

Absolutely delicious Sunday roast, always plenty of food and amazing friendly staff Would definitely recommend a visit, worth every penny.

Value for money is exceptional and the food is delicious. Atmosphere is good and it is well frequented by locals, which gives a friendly vibe. It is a little cramped and we did feel a bit on top of the table next to us, but wasn’t a problem. Only downside is that we had to wait a while between ordering, having our table cleared, ordering coffee and having our coffee arrive. We had obviously been sitting at a table that another couple were booked on at a later time and they sure did make us know this; death stares and the man said “oh they’re still there”. Had we been served promptly, we wouldn’t have still been there, so it really was not our fault.

Fantastic country pub. I found this on trip advisor and we weren’t disappointed. I left a voicemail message re a booking and the wonderful landlord called me back promptly. We went for Sunday lunch and the welcome we received was lovely. We were so glad that we only ordered a main roast course as the food was exceptional a d so much of it. We had three different meats and all were delicious. The starters and deserts looked great but just no room. We will certainly return despite the hour journey as it was so good and nearby Foxton Locks are a few minutes down the road fir an after or pre meal walk.

We booked for lunch and I discussed on the phone that one of the party was unable to walk too far and was also gluten free. A table was provided just inside the bar for us with a warm welcome and we were telephoned beforehand to see if we needed the ramps put out, if we were using a wheelchair, we were not on this occasion but it was a thoughtful thing to ask.The food was delicious, and they even provided gluten free gravy to go with the roast dinner. Will definitely be going back

Our walking group pre-booked a visit for drinks for last Friday and what a welcome! Everything plus you could wish for in these Covid times, nothing was too much trouble. We know from past experience that the food is good too - we'll be back.Thanks to all at the Bell.

visit by family of four for lunch , had pre booked after visit at weekend covid protocols are all in place we chose to sit indoors tables spaced out accordingly nice garden area if you prefer the outdoorsmenu reduced but plenty of choice, table service was quick and friendly staff made you welcome food arrived in good time was hot and generous portions .. specials board available to supplement main menu overall good presentation of food, delightfully cooked and served with a smile missed out on dessert has starters and main course was more than sufficient great venue and well worth a visit and from previous visits sunday lunch is excellentour family were very impressed with our choice of venuerecommend good choice of real ales ( my preference)

Had a lovely evening meal at The Bell tonight. Really well organised with clear instructions at the door, track and trace sign in and sanitiser. Really appreciated and we felt very safe. Lovely meal and fantastic service. Such a warm and welcoming place to be, we will definitely be back.

Came in on Sunday for lunch with my family and was greeted by a friendly member of staff who then took us to our table. We ordered our drinks then put our order in for our roast dinner. We arrived very hungry and left so full after having a delicious meal and being jealous of the amazing homemade yorkshires. Look forward to our next visit

I took my family to the bell for their steak and WOW we were not disappointed. Sanitising Station and track and trace as we entered and were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our table. For steaks were to die for and the homemade desserts were something truly special. We will definitely be returning, great food, great prices and a lovley welcome atmosphere not mention clean and covid safe. Nice work to everyone there.

We decided to try out the recently launched ‘Pie & Pudding Night’ last Thursday. The food was absolutely delicious (I had the chicken, leak and ham pie with mash and peas) and the same goes to the crumble I had for pudding! It was really good value for money and the staff were lovely too. On another note, the ladies toilet looks great after it’s refurb earlier on in the year.

Stopped for lunch whilst in the area and were pleasantly surprised. Sat outside in the walled garden, and chose from the daily offers board, £5.95 for main and £2 for dessert. Both had fish and chips, and although not the largest piece of fish, was tasty and value for money. Dessert of Apple and pear crumble and ice cream was good too. For the price, couldn't go wrong. Only downside being the tables weren't cleaned between guests, only cleared of dirty glasses etc.

Having set of from Union Wharf early afternoon this was our first night dinner venue. We were looking forward to the Monday steak night. We were met by 3 bored-looking staff behind the bar with little by way of welcome. My husband chose the Mixed grill and I chose sirloin steak. The mixed grill was fine but my sirloin was the palest piece of steak I have ever seen - more the colour of pork than beef and nowhere near as red as the steak in the Mixed grill. It was also very tough. We weren't offered any condiments and no one checked if our food was OK so there was no opportunity to give feedback.This was a very disappointing first dinner of our holiday.

Wonderful food pleasant surroundings great service good beers . Great country pub great varied menus.

Whilst the food was “ok” and the service was “ok” it was very disappointing to notice that they are basically ripping the customers off on the eat out to help out scheme. They have inflated the meal prices and deal prices on the Monday to Wednesday so you are not getting the deal you think you are. And then we ordered a bottle of wine with our meal and was charged £21.00 for it. We should have quibbled it at the time but didn’t really think. When we got home we looked on their wine menu online and the wine we had would normally be £13.95. Absolute rip off and what a shame they are taking advantage of the scheme in this way. It is just the customers that are losing out! I will not be giving them any of my money again.

Visited twice in 2 weeks. Once for the rest of to help out, food, service and venue was great, no complaints. Visited for Sunday much, once again, great food, really pleased, will be back

Visited this place whilst on staycation with the family. The only word I can think of to describe it is ‘awful’!!! We were sat outside in the yard which was overrun with flies. We ordered drinks and the glasses were filthy so we requested straws. We ordered food, three sirloin steaks and a burger. The steaks were the toughest we have ever tried to eat so they were left uneaten. My son ordered water which he could not drink as there were items floating around in it. The service was ok but we would not visit again or recommend. Luckily we had 50% off and we even quibbled at paying that!

We ate this evening as a group of 4 friends - whilst our 3 course meal wS nice and the service was decent, I was utterly shocked about the prices.Although advertised on their website as 2 courses for £10.95 or 3 courses for £12.95 - when we got there they had a different menu printed stating 2 courses for £14.95 or 3 for £19.95. That’s a massive increase of £4 for 2 courses or £7 (an increase of 54%!!!!) if you opted for 3 courses and is completely unjustified. Yes, we could get £10 off our meal but basically the landlord has upped his prices knowing that he can reclaim the difference from the UK Government. There is simply no reasonable way to justify that increase, the food was no better than usual in terms of quality or taste!Absolutely shocking, bearing in mind it’s us taxpayers who will have to repay Rishi Sunak’s scheme because this isn’t free money for the economy!!!

Was surprised to see The Bell Inn offered takeaway Sunday lunch, so went along first to enquire about Gluten Free options. This could be accommodated, but there was no option to pre-order for the next day, so had to call and hope it wasn’t too busy. Slight hiccup in that they’d missed one whole meal, but they rectified this mistake quickly.We tried all of the meats on offer and were pleased by the large portions. Unfortunately the vegetables ranged from practically uncooked to well overcooked, with none being enjoyable. The Yorkshire puddings didn’t travel well, but the potatoes and gravy were nice.Other than the stuffing they did manage GF swaps, which was excellent.Given the price paid it was overall only an average meal I’m afraid.

This place is a hidden jem, dog friendly very welcoming eat in bar area or out back. Out back is most covered so good for all weathers. Service was great a very reasonable well worth a video perfect night out for wife and a needy dog.

We ate here during our canal boat holiday on the Grand Union Canal. There is a great menu and the Covid adaptations are efficient but don’t spoil your enjoyment one bit. I felt really safe eating here. Husband had Gumley smokies followed by chicken in Parma ham, I had pâté followed by sea bass. We had four fresh vegetables as a side - kale, leeks, carrots and broccoli. For dessert we had Bakewell tart and crumble. All delicious. The beer is good too. And the views around the village are well worth the short walk from the canal. The landlady is very helpful and welcoming and she makes the place feel very special.

A friendly local pub with lovely food. I had game casserole with delicious fresh vegetables, not frozen and not overcooked and lovely and hot. Will definitely go again! We ate in the bar so we could bring our dog in with us. There was a lovely fire in there too.

4 of us went for a mid week set menu (3 choices each) home cooked lunch which was delicious and good sized portions. Nice friendly atmosphere in this village pub.

We walked to Gumley from Foxton Locks and were delighted to spot the Bell Inn in the main street. There were specials on offer for lunch and there were lots of people inside enjoying the food. We didn't have a dessert but they looked lovely: our main of scampi, chips and peas hit the spot!Loved the local library in Gumley: a postbox more or less opposite the Bell Inn.

We went with the family (9) for the Christmas meal . Everyone said how much they enjoyed the meal and what good value at £19.95 it was. The service was excellent. Well done Richard and staff

Great food and service! Visited here for Sunday lunch, very pleasant visit, helpful and kind staff, hot and tasty food!

Came here as a party of 8 for an 80th birthday. We all had the lunchtime specials and the roast pork was delicious. The meal was let down by the fact that the vegetables were undercooked. There was a good selection of vegetables served in a couple of dishes but what a shame a lot of them were inedible. The leeks were almost raw and the broccoli wasn’t much better. The cauliflower was the only veg that was ‘cooked’

Quaint pub. We happened to visit on their steak night. Meals were reasonably priced and good quality. The Dining room was full of diners which made it ia little cramped and noisy, but that was our only real complaint

Basically, the village pub with a reputation for serving excellent food. Somewhat cramped in terms of ‘elbow room’ but a good atmosphere!

The manager Richard should be there more often to help his staff instead of slagging them off when there is a complaint of "grumpiness". I'm sure he would be grumpy if he was there running it on his own when it was rammed. Think before your next date Richard.

We really enjoyed our visit last Friday evening. We did book ahead as we had our dog with us and wanted to ensure there was a suitable doggie friendly table in the pub. The pub is a traditional local village pub, it serves great food, the staff are excellent and the locals are very welcoming. It was lovely to see locals catching up over a drink/bite to eat. When we visit the area again we will make this our Friday night pub!

I came to the pub with my family the other day after a walk around Foxton Locks and I had one of the best pub meals I've had in a long time! The presentation of the food was very good and everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was very good and the staff were friendly. We didn't have to wait that long for our meal to come, bearing in mind we had come in just after a busy period of service. I would definitely go back and again and recommend it to friends and family!

Really enjoyed our first visit to The Bell Inn on a very warm Sunday afternoon. Got a table in the pretty garden under a large umbrella. Two of our party had sandwich option which came with the best chips I’ve had in ages. The other had the Ploughman’s lunch and it was also generous and very tasty. Good choice of drinks including very delicious Somersby rhubarb and strawberry cider. The staff were all very friendly. Look forward to returning.

Went on a Saturday night for a birthday meal, didn't need to reserve a table. Bought drinks at the bar then asked where we could sit, was told politely where we could sit.

First visit to this pub. The girl behind the bar was grumpy and rude.couple on the table next to us also commented on her attitude. Food average and could do with a new cleaner as the place is grubby and smells. Service was the big let down though as the sullen mare taking orders ruined our lunch... we won’t be going back.

Certainly not a gastro- pub but received a warm welcome at this traditional village pub serving three real ales and good food, reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and no complaints about the food of drinks. My only moan is the state of the toilets which need something of an upgrade. A toilet seat which is attached to the toilet would be a good start if a full refit can't be undertaken. All things considered though, I shall be visiting again.

Stopped by for Lunch & Drinks, service was good food was good (especially Faggots & Peas) worth a visit.

We all love this pub. It’s in a lovely village and Great Walking Country. The food, beer and service are all fantastic.

Just had a very nice lunch here with some work colleagues, everything was home cooked. Excellent desserts and very reasonably priced. This is our second visit and we will definitely be returning, in fact we have booked for a xmas lunch

Very disappointing. piece of Sea bream with three tiny new potatoes and two pieces of courgettes and tinned tomato on top. No seasoning. I told waitresss but no address or follow up. Pudding was chocolate and raspberry tart..the tiny slice as measured by us...one inch wide at thickest part !! Nice taste though

Decided to try somewhere different so chose the Bell as it seemed quite popular. Staff were very welcoming & helpful, food was good and surrounding countryside lovely. The place is a bit tired & unfortunately due to the location near the farm they suffer with a few flies. Regrettably the locals at the bar were not particularly discreet with their comments of other customers which was uncomfortable especially as one comment was about a member of our party.

Fantastic lunch, friendly service, excellent value for money, well kept beer we will return love it.

Great food reasonable priced. Very welcoming to us and our dog. A nice secluded area at the back to sit in, with comfy chairs and tables.

We have visited The Bell a few times now for the steak night and have never been disappointed. Very good value, good portions and excellent food and meat quality. Starters are also very good especially the smokies! Also very tasty steak sauces and garlic bread.

5 of us enjoyed a very nice meal, we all chose from the 3 course Thursday supper menu, a very good choice of dishes to choose from, all homemade and at a very good price. It was good to see the pub very busy as we left. The staff were very nice, Gumley is a lovely village in the best of rolling Leicestershire countryside.

Today, 15 of us went for Sunday lunch after our walk around Foxton Locks and surrounding countryside. The Inn was picturesque and staff so helpful and quick serve us. We booked in advance (definitely advisable - as it was packed). Why? the food was excellent. Most of us had a roast dinner (Beef, Lamb or Pork - was on offer) with plenty of vegetables too. I don't think they know what small portions means. It was hot and very tasty.

We visited on a Monday which was a steak night! Best steak ever! Prices amazing! We booked in advance which was a good move small place and gets busy. Loved the interior decor and hunting themes. A proper country pub! We will be back again!

It’s quite charming and very relaxed with pleasant staff and decent food at a fair price. This is a village location and seems to be popular with visitors and locals...it’s close to Foxton Locks so can be quite busy at weekends apparently! We liked this for the mostly typical and simple pub food. We enjoyed our lunch here but they do steak nights on a couple of evenings each week so would be tempted if we lived closer. Nice range of beers too!

Ladies who lunch, it was very good food and a lovely atmosphere Would recommend and return soon Thanks

Although a limited menu at lunchtime midweek the food was very good and the service excellent. A well run friendly establishment I can highly recommend.

Such a friendly welcome. Wonderful ambiance. Competitively priced Sunday lunch. . The smokies were so tasty. Main course beef. Really good. Loved the gravy! Don't forget to have a pud. The Apple crumble so good, with a fantastic crunchy topping. Great custard.

Six of us met here for a meal. Got served 5 mains - they forgot to order mine. My chicken pie eventually arrived - stone cold in the middle, soggy pastry and hard vegetables, not ideal. Lemon meringue for pudding which was very processed tasting. 2 had steak which was hard to chew and a limp fish. Won’t be returning.

We do not normally do Sunday lunch but this was a birthday party for my father in law.

Had our second and,sadly final,Christmas lunch here today.

Very good food, although the service could do with a shake up, as had to wait over an hour for food to arrive although it was a busy night - great beers and tasty food all the same

Am a strong supporter of The Bell and in total admiration of the warm, British pub atmosphere and welcoming food and staff for many years, particularly recently. However, I only wish the waitress on duty the night we ate was as warm and welcoming as the food, we all felt as if we were an inconvenience, no rapport, no smile, no empathy when we asked for the chunks of fridge cold Stilton served on our burgers to be melted rather than simply stuck on top in the buns. I LOVE the Bell and have done for many years, my only advice would be, don't let your staff let you down, I'm sure you all work very hard and I will continue to recommend you and will return for meals, but please serve with a smile!

Have just completed a walk with 30+ walkers starting from the Bell, great service throughout, opened early so we could pre order and use the toilets, all meals served at the same time when we got back. Lunch £5.95 and a good if slightly limited choice, with options for vegetarians and gluten free and if you order a main course you can have a pudding for only £1 extra. Everybody very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

Organised a cou0le of events with my local Land Rover Club. Really friendly, accommodating staff, serving great food. Can recommemd the Sunday lunch in particular. Quiet village location, just a mile or so from Foxton Locks.

Tis is a nice old pub with good beers and very good lunches from a simple blackboard menu. Fish & Chips was particularly good, but the sausage and faggot options were very good too. Nice home made plum tart for dessert. Nice atmosphere and staff. Super value.

Have eaten here a lot from Sunday lunch to Midweek lunch and Evening meals . every meal has been of the highest standard and can be recommend for choice and presentation and variety . The staff are friendly helpful and always have a smile to greet you . Having eaten here with my wife on numerous visits and with all our children and their families , it is the place they always ask to go .

went for a birthday meal with family. service so slow - took over 35mins to bring 1 starter then nearly 1hr 40mins to get main courses and the food then was barely acceptable; some meals were not hot, looked like they'd been standing - Pub has a serious problem with flies, has ultra violet fly killers hanging in customer area yet insects flying around and landing on food table seating etc. To be frank we couldn't wait to leave and go somewhere else for dessert

My wife and I have been occasional visitors over the years and always found The Bell really welcoming. After a walk at nearby Foxton I popped in with the kids for lunch and was really impressed - one course for £5.95 each represented excellent value. Really good quality food, more than enough for a midday meal, and staff as friendly as ever.

We love this pub! It serves fabulous food at really good prices, 2 courses for £7.00 - you can't beat that! Oh...except on a Monday, when they do steak for £5.95! There is a lovely garden area with a covered area if you need it and, a sort of gallery! Local photographers have examples of their work on the pub walls. We actually bought a stunning hunt horse photograph on our previous visit. Well worth going. We LOVE it at the Bell

First visit to this pub, first impressions are that it is a very traditional village pub. Staff are excellent and the food we ordered was delicious. Will definitely return.

This place is always packed, with good reason: it offers a practically unbeatable value-for-money lunch! Lovely, bustling pub in a quiet village. Book ahead if you are a group.

Having heard good reports about the food went with family for Sunday lunch. Waited rather a long time for the meal to arrive - only four other tables occupied - was rather disappointed that it followed the modern trend of stacking the food in layers in the middle of the plate with Yorkshire Pudding perched precariously on the top. However, the worst part was all the food was just luke warm. So much so that the numerous flies in the room had no difficulty landing on the food without burning their feet! We remarked to the waitress that the food was barely warm which just produced a shrug of her shoulders. Would not return for a Sunday lunch.

What a super little inn. A lot of country pubs in Leicestershire do not serve lunches on a Monday. However, The Bell did not disappoint with their reasonably priced special board. The salmon was beautifully presented and very tasty, as was the vegetarian dish that my friend chose. Had the Eton Mess which completed an excellent lunch. Staff were very friendly and attentive as was the pub atmosphere. Worth a visit.

On a Sunday, after visiting Foxton Locks we enjoyed Sunday Lunch here.

Did our 1st long cycle trip on our new E bikes today and came here for lunch after visiting Foxton Locks - been here once before and remembered how nice it was - fantastic again, I had an omelette, chips and salad, hubby Fish and Chips, other two had crusty bread sandwiches (think big ciabatta type) with chips and salad garnish - add a starter for a £1 - we had two pates - all in all lovely food, just right, well cooked and served with a smile - nothing too much trouble - needed a plaster - for a cut knee - no problem - total bill for 4 lunches + 2 starters, 2 beers, cokes, limes and sodas and cider, less than £50 - lovely pub, great staff, the garden area was beautiful we really comfy patio chairs and we parked our bikes on the drive, this is definitely on my go to destinations if I can face another 30 mile bike ride. Oh and the toilets were lovely and clean - this place is JUST how a local country pub should be - it ticks all the boxes - highly recommended.

We were looking for lunch in and around Market Harborough on a Monday but found all of the pubs we found were closed but the manager of one suggested we go to The Bell which would certainly be open, and so it was.

3 small soda and limes for £4.20. Too many people sitting close to the free food at the bar on a weekend day.

Visited here for my husbands birthday. There were 5 of us and a child. Staff were helpful and food was tasty. They have a great Gin menu which made my husband happy. Food came out quickly and is reasonably priced. Would definitly recommend.

There are three pubs within walking distance of Foxton Locks and this time we made a good choice of The Bell. Friendly staff, a good village local with interesting photographs on display, good beer, and food that was both excellent quality (and genuinely home cooked - fish pie and rhubarb crumble) and excellent value. Next night we visited another of the Foxton area pubs and were able to say that by comparison The Bell is definitely best value. Thank you. Well done!

"The Bell Inn" is a proper English pub., in a pretty village, and although there is no car park, as such, there is plenty of very acceptable, safe parking available in the wide main street, outside.

Had a very nice meal, asparagus wrapped in bacon was delicious followed by rack of lamb special. Always a warm welcome at the Bell. A good walk across the fields from Foxton Locks, about a mile by road. Good destination for walkers, muddy boots not too much of a problem. Usually an open fire in winter.

The food was delicious and excellent. Had the gumley smokies as starters and I had the burger for main with my partner the beef pie. The burger was absolutely delicious but I would have preferred friend onions. The pie was very good and tasty. The...

We went to the Bell Inn with friends,we had a lovely friendly greeting by the landlady she made us feel very welcome. Our meals were all delicious, nothing left on the plates 🤗 The ladies who were serving were also very nice. All in all...

.......for inexpensive lunch with the fish and chips being nice and served by friendly and pleasant staff. Just a stones throw from Foxton Locks and in lovely surroundings. A quaint and traditional pub which we would certainly hope to return to.

Had lunch here today.Not the most extensive menu but what a lovely meal and at a price which was unbeatable.Liver,onions and mash superb.Roast turkey and the salmon were deemed likewise.And to top it all a dessert for £1.00!!! This pub is worth seeking out. Fantastic.

We went on Mother's day. Nice friendly staff had to wait for our table but when you choose a busy day.... Good selection of beers including Timothy Taylors. The food was very good and we all had good meals with plenty of fresh veg. The...

having walked around in muddy fields for a couple of hours, it was a very welcome place to spend our lunchtime. Good beer and very good food. I would heartily recommend the vegetable & stilton bake !!

Love the food here. Service great too. Set in the sleepy village of Gumley, this ancient pub is a real relic of yesteryear Cosy fires. A landlord/lady who chat to customers. Far better than the more celebrated rival down the road.