The Bell Inn in Stafford

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Nothing was too much trouble with my small appetite and allergies/intolerance. Staff friendly and dog friendly too. 5 *

Excellent food great portion sizes An all round favourite with everyone in our party.lovely hosts We will be back to try the rest of the menu. Thanks.

On Sunday I celebrated my 90th birthday with my family at the Bell in Haughton. It was such a happy joyous occasion. The staff couldn't have done more. The food was delicious. Thank you to everyone concerned. I loved the flowers -thank you. The staff and chef sang to me and Hannah phoned me from a plane!!!

We made a last minute booking for Sunday Lunch, so although busy fitted us in. The food arrived quite quickly, was well presented, piping hot and delicious. The puddings were equally good. The only thing which could have been abit better was the organization in the restaurant, other than that, first class.

Our little group of three stopped at this pub after a day sightseeing and returning to Stafford and all three of us are delighted we deed. From the lovely warm greeting to our departure all the staff were first rate. The food is very good indeed, my sister had the Pan Fried Sea Bass my brother in law had the Lamb Shank and I had Battered Cod . Everything was delicious as well as being served in very generous portions. The menu is extensive so there is something for everyone. Our three meals and two lime and soda and a water came to £48.70 which was unbelievable value. Any establishment that only charges £1 for lime and soda these days needs to be applauded. If you are anywhere in the area all three of us heartily recommend this pub. There is a very comfortable separate dining area and a welcoming bar.

Excellent food , well presented , good portion sizes , reasonably priced, friendly staff , good service , my new favourite place to eat , highly recommend 😀 👌

Had friends down from Yorkshire, took them to the Bell for a meal they struggled to finish there food.it came to the table piping hot and the Beer was spot on.

Where to start! We called in at lunchtime for what we hoped was going to be a lunchtime light bight menu. Very poor menu choices, plenty of meal choices but only one sandwich choice (if you want a sandwich you’ve gotta want Tuna!) So we ordered tuna sandwiches. When they came they were one slice of bread, crusts cut off, with virtually no filling, so we sent them back. They came back with a little more filling, but now on hot plates se the bread was stale! To sum up, poor menu choices and poor quality.

Great menu choice, generous portions and the most friendly staff. Will of course return and good luck to you with your forthcoming new venture.

We booked in last minute, and they kindly found room for us. Even though the place is as packed the food and service was excellent and there was a nice atmosphere. I would highly recommend the Sunday Lunch and nothing is too much trouble

Our family went for an evening meal,our first visit since covid and change of ownership. Very pleased to feel the same atmosphere and good beer. Service was excellent and food good and value for money.

We really enjoy our visits to this friendly and warm village pub, real ales , great British pub food and such a friendly welcome , worth a visit

Visited The Bell twice while staying in the area, once for drinks and for a meal the next evening. We were given a friendly welcome by the staff and the locals which wad nice. When we returned for a meal on Saturday evening the service was again friendly and helpful. The food was good pub grub and very reasonably priced. We would definitely return if we were in the area.

It's been a while since we last visited The Bell. The New Hosts were fantastic and very welcoming. The food was even better. My wife and I had the two course option and we chose to have a selection of the meats on offer. Pork, Turkey and Beef. The portion size was spot on and perfectly cooked, enough to fill you up without being wasteful. There was a good selection of desserts which are not to be missed. If you want excellent homemade food that offers value for money and a warm friendly atmosphere the The Bell Haughton is the place to go

We were camping at The Red Lion farm in Haughton and stumbled accords this little beauty. It’s dog friendly, the beer is great and has a lovely cosy beer garden. For me this is the perfect camping pub - the staff were super friendly and welcoming, our dog lived the dog biscuits especially and the locals were nice and friendly. We came here for a drink on the Friday, popped back after a long walk Saturday to refresh and then for dinner on Saturday night. The food was lovely and great value for money - we had three courses and a lot of beer and it still came in under less than £20 per head. We’ll be camping here again and can’t wait to see the new management continue to bring the oub to life!

Simple but superly cooked food with excellent service. The hosts offer a small menu but everything on that menu is freshly cooked and of fantastic quality. The portions were generpus and fairly priced. The home-made fishcake starter was perfect and we had the best roast dinner we have had for a while. The Inn is immaculately clean but also holds an old-World charm and atmosphere. Good selection of wines and ales too. We will be returning I'm certain.

Last minute decision for tea on a hot Saturday but most definitely the right one. I had homemade ... and I mean homemade ... steak pie and hubby had gammon. Absolutely delicious food in an incredible atmosphere with exceptional service. We can highly recommend The Bell for good quality at great prices.

Excellent take away breakfast this morning. Great service , great value, but even better an excellent breakfast. Well done The Bell.

Visited Saturday 17th October 2020 on a weekend break in Stafford. Homemade delicious food, super low prices, served really hot made for a delightful evening. Wish there was one of these where we live.

We’re regular visitors here and always made to feel welcome. Yes, it’s now our local but it’s a lovely place to bring visiting family and friends. The menu is pretty extensive and has lots to offer (including vegetarian and vegan dishes). So something for everyone! In recent months I’ve tried the festive fayre, New Year’s Day breakfast, fish n chip night and Valentine’s night menu (as well as the regular menu). All dishes tried proved a hit! The same can be said for visitors I’m with. If you’re looking for a nice place to eat/drink, that’s reasonably priced, The Bell is well worth a try.

The title says it all, had a great sunday roast here a few times! Really impressed with the food, staff are great and beer selection is decent

This is a pub, the locals are great always having the banter and a good laugh and joke. The food seems to just get better every visit, the Burger from the new menu is superb. Thanks. The staff are always helpfull and join in with the banter. Sorry Sarah but still no Faggotts..... Thanks again PERFECT.

I went hear with my partner for Valentine day as we had been here before but could not get a meal as they do not serve on a Monday but because we had not been since 're opened,we had a lovely welcome the told was lovely plenty of food will go a again

Lovely little pub in the village of Haughton. Staff were welcoming and the food was lovely. Shout out to Charlotte, who was especially helpful.

lovely evening good food really nice staff nothing too much trouble would recommend the bell to all my friends

Easy parking, good menu choices, good food, nice ambience, and friendly helpful staff. Good value for money so what’s not to like!

Went last night for the first time with new management, lovely decor. Very very quiet for a Wednesday night. The lady who served us most of the evening was so lovely, polite and helpful. The menu is basic pub grub but when it came it was pretty good. My lasagne was lovely, the chips were super and a nice fresh salad. It was so quiet there was not much atmosphere which is a shame for a village pub. They closed at 10 which surprised us as we’re happily chatting away. I would go back, I want them to succeed, but how to get the regulars well, the other lady in the bar was abrupt and quite rude. Just a thought! We did not choose starters, as we normally would as they are very limited.

Well I came here with my partner hoping to get a meal but very disappointed as I went in to ask for a table for 2 but what a whole the do not do meals on a Monday how redickuless.

I booked this due to the offer on for a family birthday. Really pleasant staff and nice, simple food. Halloumi burger was lovely. Ideal for a lunch. Really clean and updated pub inside. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you :-)

Welcoming, good service food a little ordinary, no wine list. Well priced. Dog friendly bar. Will probably visit again

Visited this pub with my 10 party family for our annual christmas meal and I am happy to report it was a fantastic evening!!Every meal chosen from the varied,reasonable priced menu was excellent,as was the service (despite it being a busy evening).The atmosphere was also good and I wish the new owners every success and we will certainly return.

This is my first visit to The Bell under new management. The bar area was packed. Staff were attentive and we were seated quickly . Tables are rather close to each other .

Stopped by for an impromptu lunch on Friday with a couple of colleagues. The menu on offer was very extensive and we all choice sandwiches of some variety. The food was excellent, the service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. I would definitely go again.

Well, its back again...and although its early days, things are looking up...went in for Meal and Drink, Saturday Night...

Went to the pub for lunch today with my mother. We both had the plaice & chips.Chips cooked properly(and they looked cooked). Plaice was crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. Win win as far as i was concerned. Mum then looked at the dessert menu and had the chocolate pudding with cream She loved it. The waitress was attentive without being in you face. Lovely young lady. Would highly recommend anyone to go here for well cooked and tasty food.

I took my daughter here today for her birthday lunch. We were greeted by Annabelle and shown to our table with our drinks. We were given the menus and given a reasonable time time to discuss then choose our food. We both had the Plaice chips and peas, delicious. My daughter chose Ice cream for her dessert and I chose the Chocolate sponge pudding with cream, it was ti die for. A lovely meal served by an efficient and friendly waitress. Well done and I will definitely recommend you.

Took myself, my mother and daughter to the Bell for some lunch. We were quickly greeted by a lovely lady on bar who showed us the menus on offer and quickly got us drinks and seated. When seated the owner Dean came to say hello and was so lovely. We had the gammon, burger off the 2 for £12 menu which was beautiful couldn’t fault at all and my daughter had the sausage and chips of the children’s menu which she really enjoyed as well. Portion sizes were really good for the price. Both Dean and the lovely lady from the bar asked how the meals were and had a chat with us and made a fuss of my daughter.

I hadn't been to the pub before but I took my niece along with my family for Sunday lunch. We had both the pork and beef roast dinners. It was absolutely lovely! The veg was fresh and soft. The meat was juicy and there was plenty of veg to go around.

The food was excellent and good value for money. I would highly recommend to anyone looking or good, home cooked food!

Had a very enjoyable meal last weekend, early evening with a friend. Recommend the chicken sizzler and sticky toffee pud 😋. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Good atmosphere. Good value. Will be booking again very soon.

Booked to go for lunch with my husband yesterday and I feel duty bound to report that I was very disappointed with my meal ! We were served by a very pleasant young waitress who was very professional and attentive.

A super mid week treat! We all dined on their 2 for £12 offer amidst friendly and welcoming staff. Great pub, good grub - will return

The food was very average, balti curry was really bland and not spicy at all. Service was not good they forgot drinks had to keep asking asked three times for the bill,they weren't busy so no excuse.we won't be making a return visit.

A perfectly pleasant experience with some nice food, but gone are the nice home cooked seasonal recipes and new are the pizzas and burgers. As a venue it is lovely and our closest restaurant so we will return but it may not be with quite the same enthusiasm as it used to be.

fitst visit back since re opening... good atmosphere..service ..food and staff. will be returning soon

First visit to The Bell. Will definetly be returning, Good choice of food, all served promptly and cooked perfectly. Tables nicely spaced out so not sitting on top of each other. Waitress was very good at her job and smiley.

My partner and I finally visited the newly re-opened Bell for Saturday lunch. It retains its village pub charm and has been refurbished to give it a very relaxing atmosphere. The Bell has always been renowned for its good food and we were intrigued to see if this was still the case. We were not disappointed! There was plenty of choice from the menu and both of our meals were well presented and tasted great. The staff were also first class; very attentive and gave the impression that they wanted to ensure we had an enjoyable experience.

Well, we met up with friends and had a nice walk around the village to see the lights...awesome this year...pics attached.

Just amazing home cooked vegetables home cooked Yorkshire puddings brilliant service and fantastic 🍷 wine. The pub was clean modern and smart a most enjoyable lunch . Well done the best Sunday lunch we had in ages

When here for Sunday lunch today as part of our friends 60th birthday and the foods was fantastic.Also I would like to mention how lovely the 2 hosts and staff were really looking forward to returning to this pub in the near future.

Went to the Bell to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and sons 30 th birthday. The food and service were both excellent. My son had the ribeye steak and said it was the best he had,had. The little special touches made by the staff made it a most enjoyable evening.

A bright, clean and modern venue. Staff very receptive and attentive. Very good seating arrangements. Extremely good choice on three types of menus. Quality, portions of food and prices acceptable. Will certainly return to sample the evening meal menus.

Have eaten at The Bell four times. Lunch, dinner and Sunday Lunch. Friendly, helpful staff and great food. Loved the Seafood Platter to share for lunch. Will be going again soon.

Good menu choices and food cooked and served well. Friendly and helpful staff. Portions are good and served with a good selection of vegetables. A nice place to meet friends and eat well

Delicious Sunday lunch roast beef with all the trimmings and bread and butter pudding with custard excellent service they also get your drinks for you so you don't have to go to the bar we all enjoyed are meals and would go again they also do a quiz night on a Sunday.

So last night we decided to get a takeaway Pizza from the Bell’s new pizza menu for our daughter, and went for a meal ourselves.

I visited this restaurant for the first time since the re opening having been a regular visitor in the past. The meal was lovely. There were four of us dining and we all had something different. Every meal was delicious. The food was served promptly, was piping hot and cooked really well. The portions were generous and the staff were really friendly. We have already booked to go again. The renovation of the building was good and had been much needed.

We stopped here on our way North with 2 small children. The food took over an hour to arrive by which time they were beyond hungry. Food was indifferent. The beetroot and avocado salad had 3 slices of beetroot and 2 slivers of avocado, surrounded by loads of lettuce. Our stop was more than 2 Hours which meant we then hit rush hour traffic on M6. Definitely not worth the stop

Newly reopened after a sympathetic renovation it has a great atmosphere, good menu, nice food, and a friendly staff. A good village pub.

So so happy to see my local and old workplace of 3 years back up and running under new management! Went in last Tuesday for the first time since it opened last weekend for a meal!

Sunday lunch was delightful and reasonably priced. The pub looks lovely after its makeover. So pleased to see it open again. Well done to the new owners

It’s been along time coming, but my local pub has now Re-Opened, with new management; popped in for a few beers to watch the football, nice pint of Wainwrights.

Been to this pub about 3 times in the last 6 weeks . Every time it has been closed . Don't think this business exists any Moore..

My family and I love this restaurant! they always do brilliant hearty big portion food and its always homemade. The crayfish and prawn starter is to die for! The homemade chilli is always a favourite and the pork belly is lovely too! Nice meal for a family do or meal for two, not too pricey but not cheap.

Turned up for an evening meal, expecting the usual high standard food and service as we had received on previous visits.I am guessing it had changed hands as we saw 2 young girls serving,one was waiting on the other was tending the bar.ordered a white wine and got given a red ordered a Guinness and she couldn't find a glass to put a pint in?? we were asked to sit down and the waitress would be with us shortly (although we sort of got the feeling this was going to be one of those nights) no sign of the waitress for 20 mins although they seemed to be just chatting behind the bar.So went up to order a couple more drinks and ask about the table,...ignored as they were chatting about a drinks order someone in the restaurant was still waiting for and had complained about...excuse me said a lady behind me are we going to be able to get seated yet...(blank looks from the waitress0 Errr what table are you...7 said the lady (still blank look from the waitress as she checked the seating plan)ohhhh yes you can come through...the lady poor soul followed her through, barmaid still completely ignoring me disappears with said drinks order leaving me staring into space. Let's go for a curry i said to the wife and that was that.all it would have taken to have possibly make a difference was someone other than the 2 girls just coming over with a menu acknowledging your presence and actually taking control of the service, its a shame.

Very disappointed. We have visited The Bell many times and it had become a firm favourite as the food and service were so reliably good. However, after trying to phone all week we turned up to find the blinds down and the place closed - although the signs and hanging baskets were outside. The locals told us it had closed. Is this temporary or permanent? Have the hours changed? There was no note on the door and nothing on the website. What a waste of time and effort - we were very disappointed.

Booked a table for 5 which they got wrong and ended up sitting on a table for 3 people. Food was very average and expensive. Overall very disappointed.

Well, the the Bell has changed hands! The previous owners were superb. The new owners are are building an excellent reputation. Great food, friendly staff who absorb information and support. Well done! We will be back x.

Our friends had booked a table for Sunday lunch to celebrate a birthday of one of the group. Authentic pub dining experience , the table was laid beautifully in advance for our group. Traditional English food on offer with plenty of choice. Real tasty food...

We had heard good things about this pub/restaurant, so decided to check it out for ourselves. We were not disappointed. We were greeted with a warm smile and shown to our chosen table at once.Our drinks were served quickly and the locally made pork pies...

This place has always been very popular. The lunch menu has all the usual pub fayre meals. I had a beef and mushroom pie which was delicious and packed with meat. My husband had the ploughman's which had a wide variety of cold meats and...

I visited the Bell for Sunday lunch with my Mom and Son ( who is a very fussy eater). We both enjoyed a pate starter which was lovely and my son had the tomato soup. Mom and I both had the lamb shank as our main meal, the meat was cooked to perfection, and served with plenty of vegetables, a selection of potatoes, a huge Yorkshire pudding and extra gravy. My son had a child's chicken dinner, which was in fact huge and he eat the lot.For dessert we shared a home made cheesecake which was scrumptious and my son opted for the chocolate brownie and ice cream. This was probably one of the best Sunday lunches we have found locally, three courses for £13 (I think) and great service. We shall definitely return soon.

My first experience of this lovely pub was great. We went on steak night which they do every Tuesday. We both opted for fillet's which were cooked to perfection. The meals came with all the sides- including dauphinois potatos and triple cooked chips and the...

Arrived on time for a Saturday evening meal, ordered drinks at the bar and went to our table for two. After a while we ordered and then waited for some time before our food arrived. As soon as my meal was put down, the pork stack, it was clearly obvious the pork was cremated, having a 4 mm black crust on one side, also the broccoli shoots were virtually raw as they were very difficult to cut. I went to the bar and asked if someone could come to my table to discuss my meal and was told 'yes'. After a wait the waitress came and said the chef was very busy and what was the problem. She offered to replace the meal which I declined as my wife had eaten about a third of her meal by this time and I said I would just eat the black pudding and the mash, but the price would need to reflect this.The mash was very lumpy.My wife's meal was a duck duo which was a well thought out meal but not well executed as the kiev was over fried.Asked if we wanted a look at the dessert menu we declined and were offered the bill.As I was charged full price for my main I asked at the bar if the chef had a problem with me complaining, and was advised that 'as I had not tried it the Chef was charging me full price for it'! If I had tried it I bet I would have been charged for eating it.I did feel sorry for the lady behind the bar who had to deliver this news but I paid up and will not be back any time soon. Such a pity as I have lived in this village for nearly 60 years and whilst I wouldn't call myself a regular I certainly will not be back any time soon.

Just enjoyed a night out at The Bell. First night there in a long time, but thought we would go as it has new management. The food was exceptional. My husband and I both had the salmon to start, followed by the pork belly with black pudding on champ potatoes with long stemmed broccoli and raspberry cheesecake for dessert. All the dishes were generously proportioned and presented beautifully. The pork was cooked to perfection, and topped with delicious crackling. The sauces on both the starter and main were very tasty. We both agreed that the food was restaurant quality in both presentation and flavour - and at £63 for two starters, two mains, a shared dessert, two pints and two glasses of wine, it was excellent value for money. We also enjoyed the ambience of the pub, as it was carpeted and low ceilinged, so there was no scraping of chairs, echoing of voices and clatter of cutlery that is common in many gastro-pubs. We have read the previous reviews and found the service from both young waitresses to be friendly and relaxed, and after chatting with them, we learned that this was their second weekend with the new menu introduced by the new owners. Another couple dining there that evening w recommended the cajun salmon to us - although the lamb shank could be my next choice ...that's at least two more nights out at The Bell! Apparently, there is open mike one Wednesday in every month, live music alternate Fridays and a quiz night every week. This is just what we need in locally - a traditional style pub that offers great food and entertainment. We will definitely visit The Bell again to try out other dishes on the menu and enjoy the friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The Bell has recently been taken over by Tom and Hannah. We have recently eaten there on two occasions and have found the food to be exemplary. The first time we both enjoyed delicious steaks, cooked to perfection and no need to request a steak knife. We went for our second meal on the first night of their new menu. We ordered two meals, one from the A la Carte menu and hubby decided on a steak. The restaurant was busy so there was a bit of a wait for the food to arrive but despite this it was well worth the wait. I had cajun salmon and and hubby had ribeye steak. Both were beautifully presented and hot.I feel sure that given time to find their feet Tom and Hannah will make a success of the business. Unfortunately they have lost a few members of their staff to university and are now having to start from scratch again with new staff and adequate training.I hope people will show them the support they deserve.

Just returned from a meal at the Bell Inn and having experienced some of the worst service ever.Booked a table of 6 for 19:30 and all arrived on time for what we hoped would be a great evening based on the reviews we had seen and previous experiences.We ordered some drinks and grabbed a table at the bar, waiting to be shown to our table but after 10 minutes or so asked if the table was ready and the lady serving went to check, it was so we were taken to our table.The food area was pretty quiet for a Saturday evening (possibly a symptom of things to come), so we were surprised that it took a while to take our orders. Having placed these we then preceded to wait 30 minutes before asking a waitress how long the food would be. We were advised it would be 5 minutes, nearly 20 minutes later our starters arrived. 5/6 of the starters were ok but not worth the wait, however the soup of the day was inedible due to the level of oil floating in the bowl, a case of food being as unappetising on the palette as the eye. This was brought to the waitress's attention who did take back and offer an alternative but we simply asked for this to be removed from the bill.Following the starters another long wait ensued before for mains arrived with no table service to see if our party wanted any further drinks, instead we had to go to the bar directly.When the mains finally arrived again the food on the whole was alright, the duck special did receive good reviews and the fish and chips also went down well. However the salad served with the lasagne hadn't been washed adequately and was dirty, now we are all for fresh salad but not that fresh. Serving dirty salad should just not happen especially given the time it took to send it out!! We again complained out this to the waitress who could only apologise for a basic kitchen error. The same waitress then came to the table and rather than asking if we would like any desserts or coffee and while one member of the party was still eating asked if we wanted the bill. Shocked at being asked this so bluntly and frankly not wishing to wait another 45 minutes for dessert we said yes. We raised this point with another waitress when asked they passed and that it is poor to ask if a party wants the bill when still eating, albeit this was the quickest they had been to ask us anything all evening. The lady we spoke with then went to speak with the waitress in question and came back to our table saying the waitress had asked if everything was ok and if we wanted anything else, this was not true but hey, so much for the customer is always right! We will not be going back anytime soon and it is sad to see a pub which has been a pleasure before and has potential offer such poor service. If there were staff shortages or whatever we get that- life happens! But the customer would appreciate knowing beforehand rather than just waiting and waiting...

TL;DR: waited, waited some more, sent some food back, waited a little more, and a little more, got some unwashed salad, got the bill while we were still eating, waitress lied, paid bill, left. Won't return.-Had to ask to be taken to our table after 20-30 minutes of hanging around the bar.-Took over an hour for our starters to arrive. One of which was sent back as the 'soup' turned out to be of an extra thick and stodgy baby food variety. Got a refund for this item, though.- Approximately an hour later our mains arrived. Some were actually very nice (duck from the a la carte menu, for example); however, the salad (which was actually forgotten and we had to ask them to provide it), was covered in crap (literally), guess they didn't just forget to dress it but forgot to clean it, too. Turned out the burger's salad was also filthy. They did apologise for this, wahoo(!)- While still eating waitress asked us if we wanted the bill. When another waitress provided the bill and asked if everything was ok we said 'Not really. While we were still eating we were being asked if we wanted the bill' - we didn't bother mentioning the filthy salad again. A while later the waitress returned and claimed some absolute bs about how the waitress has asked us if we wanted anything else. Yeah, right. No humility at this place. Needless to say, we never got a sweet or a coffee. 6 people, a couple of beers, few hours, £140. Avoid like the plague.

As a local we have used this pub regluarly over the last 2 yearsIt was always great service and excelllent food.However last night we booked for 7-45 and arrived on time.At 9pm we still hadnt recieved anything nor offered further drinks.I questioned the only 2 staff on duty and they said they would checkNo answer came backAll the previous staff were sitting quite happily eating their meals so i asked what the problem was ? Which i was told new owners !!!! Their faces said it all.The menu has downsized and is now very basic with the exception of chateau briand at £44. - god knows why in a local country pubAs We and another table of guests were about to leave at 9-10 the food arrived.More apologies came but none of the extras like gravy for the pie arrived.Again no question of offering more drinks even though ours were finished.The food was ok allthough not presented to prlevious standards and i feel empathy for the. 2 staff on duty as they were obviously new.But !! New owners if your reading these reviews get your act togetherIts a country pub Serve decent food with a fair variety menu and get some staff who can copeDont let this be another pub close disasterWe need our country pubs and you need our custom.Its been a well run model so far so if aint bust dont fix itHope it improved very soon

We read the reviews for this pub and decided to try it for lunch. Piping hot food, freshly cooked and presented. The homemade desserts were really nice and portions were very generous. Staff were very friendly too. Will try Sunday Lunch next. Excellent value for money.

Again a good variety on the menu, including traditional roast. The family enjoyed it. We noticed that the regular staff weren't around, then discovered a change of owners. The food had not suffered and the staff just as friendly

I'd heard that some new people were now running the bell so we decided to give it a go.Let's be honest, it's not a fancy bistro pub it's a nice genuine village pub offering a good pint and basic well cooked food. I had pie of the day (excellent) and my wife had the fish and chips... the cod was enormous with nice and crispy batter. Fish and chips must be a specialty as they run a regular fish and chip night. The service was great (helpful young lady called Becky) and overall I was very impressed.Will be back for more.

Well, we knew Tom and Hannah had taken over from Ally and Rich, and although Tom had worked at The Bell for years, you are always a little apprehensive but congrats...great meal, good service, good atmosphere and still a great pint of real ale. Sirloin Steak for my wife, cooked to perfection and Gammon Steak for me; crisp cold salad; dauphinoise potatoes; chips and peas....spot on...keep up the good work.Welcome to The Bell.

We called in just before 6pm to have a meal at what we had believed to be a good quality pub restaurant. I ordered lambs liver & onions my husband ordered pie of the day. When delivered the lamb was very bloody and I asked young waitress to send it back as I cannot eat rare liver. She came straight back and said the chef said there is nothing wrong with it he has sliced into it and it is perfectly cooked and well done. She offered me to try and slice it upon which blood could be seen. She scraped the blood away from the liver with a knife and said see well done. She went on to say the chef said he can cook it further but it will become very rubbery if you want him to do that he will. I said I am not prepared to eat either rare liver or rubbery liver so I want to change my order to the same as my husband. The waitress accepted this and offered more fresh vegetables which I declined and she said as I have changed the order it will take time to prepare which I accepted. My husband had to start eating his food as to leave it to wait for mine would mean having cold food. He had virtually finished when my pie meal arrived. This was very nice indeed and the vegetables were still warm enough to enjoy.When we asked for the bill it came charging us for 3 meals. When we queried this the waitress said the chef said there was nothing wrong with the lamb liver it was your preference so you are being charged. I was so shocked I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My husband said we are not paying for the lamb liver meal and really thought under the circumstances you would have given us a reduction for us having to eat separately to which the reply came back the Landlord will come and speak to you. Few minutes later waitress comes back and says the Landlord is out, I have taken off the lamb liver meal but cannot offer any reduction as it was your preference not to eat it. A very disappointing evening and we both left feeling very upset and agitated by the whole debacle. We will not be going back or recommending this place to anyone else.Such a shame.

Stopped at the Bell on the way home on a Saturday evening and just fancied something to eat. Calling in at 8.30 we asked if we could see the menu and was told we could eat in the restaurant or in the bar area. A variety of food was available and also a specialty of the day. Food was well presented and plenty of it. Well priced and with a variety of beers to choose from we had a very pleasant evening. The staff were very attentive and will definitely stop again when in the area again. Would recommend.

Came here with family for lunch we had fantastic service the food was amazing the chilli was fresh and not stodgy, my father had the pie and he said the meat melted in your mouth , the other meals were of the same high standard.Really happy food was perfect and service was great polite and quick didn't feel rushed to leave once we had finished . Toilets were clean tables were spotless really nice atmosphere.Car park is not very big but still well worth going we will be coming here again very soon!

Found this in the Beer Guide and was not disappointed. I was made welcome by both the staff and locals at the bar - much appreciated when you're not a local. Great, home cooked food and excellent value. Well kept local and guest ales. Looking forward to returning - hopefully tomorrow!

We have been visiting The Bell for a number of years now and it never fails to satisfy. If it were to be rated on value for money, it would certainly would be rated as five star. The pub classics, lasagna, fish and chips, pies etc are charged at £10 with the option of adding a large indulgent desert for only £1 more.The remainder of the menu has dishes such as lamb shank, pork belly and duck breast which provides diners with a good choice.The service is attentive and the dining area is very pleasant with an overspill in the bar area to cater for the very busy days.All in all a very good place for a pub lunch.

What a fantastic village pub!! The food here is fantastic, all result cooked and nicely presented. The portions are good sizes too. It was very busy for a Friday lunchtime which goes to show how popular and good the food is. The menu provided a good choice with a 2-course lunch for £11!! None of that processed microwave stuff here! Only one suggestion would be is to have a kids menu as the portions are way too big for children. Other than that it was a fantastic venue for a nice catch up with friends. Definitely recommended for a visit if you haven't already been!!

staff were extremely friendly here ended up going out with some mates for a drink and meal here here food was great as were the drinks the building itself was extremely nice looking on the inside and out.

We went for lunch on a Friday and it was excellent quality, quantity and great value. The menu choice was very good, the service even better. It WILL NOT be our last visit.

Called in at lunchtime for a light snack and sat in the pleasant bar area. Good varied choice of options on the menu. I chose A steak baguette and my partner chose a pork and apple one. Both were served promptly with a generous side salad, chips and coleslaw. The staff were very friendly and attentive and with a range of real ales available. Both the food and beer were excellent and we will certainly visit again.

After leaving one place because of the service we drove to this pub in the village of Haughton. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The food was all home cooked and though we just had a sandwich, it was of a very high quality. There were loads of awards on the wall for food quality, so the chef is extremely good. They also have open mic nights and I may try and get back for one of them.

My family visited for Sunday Lunch, my wife`s Birthday. The service was excellent, we did not have to wait long. Three of us had the Lamb Shank which was ample and cooked to perfection. My wife had the carvery both the Pork and Beef which again was cooked to perfection, with a good choice of vegetables and more than enough for the four of us. We also had a sweet each Apple & Pear Crumble for me and Summer Fruit Pavlova for my wife and daughter ample portions of both and beautifully presented. All this for £13 a head, excellent value. We will be back again very soon.

Had dinner for two at The Bell. Food was good, service was good and price was fair. I will return.This pub is NOT "ring and ding"!

Cosy Pub Restaurant serving popular Pub Food and with a good a la carte menu, plus Specials of the Day. The food is cooked to order , it was well served by a friendly lass and looked and tasted very good. There was little atmosphere until the restaurant started to fill up, then there was the lovely sound of people enjoying themselves etc. It was our second visit here. Its clean, friendly, serves a good selection of food to satisfy all tastes and at varying prices. It is probably best to book in advance if dining in the evenings, to save disappointment, especially at weekends.

We love this pub. Lovely food, great service, friendly helpful staff. Nice for just a drink or a meal, always a good atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

4 of us, mum dad and 2 siblings decided to go for lunchAnd so glad we did pick the Bell Inn, although my hubby and eldest son have been beforeWe were met by a lovely lady and she seated us in the restaurant area with our drinksOur meals were 2 x chilli con carne with half chips and half rice, I had a fish and chips ( small portion). and our youngest son had the 158 burger.The mains were wonderfulAlthough I ordered the small fish and chips when it came out it was huge, and the lady told me it was still the same price. She also brought out a huge dish of the most tasty chips I have ever had. The mush peas were home made as was the tartare sauce The chillis and rice/chips were lovey and the chilli was not too hot ( I just had to try some for the next time ) As for the 158 Burger it was immense and came with bacon, cheese and the most tasty massive onion rings!! also a large portion of chips On to dessert - even though we were really full up we just had to try - we had 1 x bakewell tart and custard, 1x apple crumble and ice cream and 2 x brownie with salted caramel ice cream . All so so yummy - we were then stuffed to the brimThe meal deal is £11 for a main and a pudding and well worth Thank you - we will be visiting yet again very soon

The Bell Inn is a wonderful pub, with friendly staff, good food, fun weekly pub quiz and a great selection of ales that change regularly so you are able to try new ales each time you visit (depending on how often you visit). Always have a great time here and also feel welcome. The pub quiz on Sunday nights is also great fun and has always been enjoyed. I look very much forward to going back!

We have eaten at the Bell for a number of years. Food and staff always wonderful. Our latest grandson now 8 months is also becoming a regular and if I understand his gurgles is very impressed! This is the way to do it, get them young. Thank you once again for great food and welcome.