The Bell Inn in Herefordshire, County of

Lovely home cooked traditional pub grub. Staff were amazing with dietary requirements. Great beer on tap and great selection of alcohol free alternatives for me (pregnant) but equally for designated drivers. Really reasonable prices too! Sat us right next to the fire that they kept lit all the while we where there. Superb homely experience! Will definitely return if we are back in the area

A wonderful gem of a pub in Yarpole. Refreshingly community run by lovely locals. Everyone so friendly, and a decent pie and a pint. Great value, only £10 per head for a locally made pie, vegetables and roast spuds. The best value we experienced. Thank you! Such a lovely quirky pub inside too.

We went to the Asian food evening - first time we've eaten at The Bell. Were totally impressed with quality of food, lovely presentation and great efforts made to give our vegan guest an enjoyable experience. Staff friendly but not intrusive. Will definitely go again, Sunday lunch next on the list to try!

Visiting the area and staying at Home Farm campsite so just less than a mile bike ride for dinner. This is a community ran pub and has a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff all made polite conversation and were interested in where we’d come from and explained how the pub was run to survive. This was so personal and really heart warming. O to the food. Just great! We had prawns and smoked salmon starters really fresh and then rib eye steak and chicken wrapped in bacon with a lovely Stilton sauce. Great beer too and from the Wye Valley. Keep it going please as we will be back for more lovely welcoming hospitality and great food!!

We had such a good lunch at the Bell at Yarpole, sharing a delicious platter of seafood and salmon. It was a bonus to meet the chef who helped us choose. This community run pub is friendly and welcoming. Plenty of space inside, lots of character, good food and beer.

What a find!! Superb olde wolde pub - excellent fayre served by a mixture of staff and volunteers, all of whom made us feel very welcome. You won’t be ‘ripped off’ here - very good food, ales and cider at reasonable prices! Dog friendly, too!! We hope the pub survives as a community owned pub, because it really deserves to! We stayed on a small (excellent) touring site just up the road, so we’ll be back to this pretty,, community run village!

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, the food was brilliant, the service was perfect, we had such a good laugh which made a fantastic ending to our walking trip.

We stayed in our motorhome at the back of the pub and we're greeted with friendly helpful staff in the pub. We also had a superb meal that was good value for money, good beer and wine, lovely pub would highly recommend and come back if we're passing!

Delicious food served by volunteers in my local pub - great community effort with friendly employed as well as volunteer staff. We ordered vegetarian options and the chef took time to discuss with us what exactly we wanted; nothing was too much trouble.

What a wonderful find the food and drinks were superb great selection on the menu for the food which was delicious and also a great selection of real ales bar and restaurant were very clean as was the large beer garden the host Christina was very helpful and polite great value for money for both the food and drinks we will be back to drink and dine hopefully very soon as we dined here for 3 nights we were given the same table (16)next to the window.

Great little friendly pub, Christine the owner is amazing and makes everybody so welcome. We went in as strangers and came out as if she was extended family. What a fantastic find we had. We were camped in a touring van nearby and found this wonderful place by pure accident. She also let's camper vans stay in pub carpark, such a great idea. Go visit you will not be disappointed. Beers and food amazing too🍻

A lovely warm welcome from the bar staff and waitress. We both chose Rib eye steak, it came with homemade chips, mushrooms, tomatoes and big onion rings, and was delicious. Would definitely recommend this pub.

A community owned pub, I am a huge fan of these types of venues, however maybe I got this one wrong, it’s very expensive eating here, food is ok, but I thought a community owned pub was about value, food is nothing special, mediocre pub grub at best, only travelled down here after hearing about it, but thank god my regular eatery is going to be open again shortly

A great evening in a superb community run country pub. We reserved a table for two for Sizzling Saturday - to enjoy the steakhouse style menu. We had the rump steak (rare) and the gammon - both beautifully cooked and seasoned to order. Our plates were full of superb home made, triple cooked chips, mushrooms, peas and tomato. All served hot and in a timely fashion. The atmosphere was really good and the restaurant was full of locals and travellers. This is a great pub, now serving really good classic pub food at reasonable prices. The new chef and team of volunteers have created a winning recipe for success. Well done to everyone. More themed events are planned and we look forward to more tasty treats in the future.

The local community owned pub, run by local people mainly volunteers with a new chef. Lovely pub environment, friendly and helpful volunteer staff. Sunday lunch tasty and very filling. Lovely way to spend Sunday lunchtime,, whether you are local like us, have family visiting or visiting the area. Enjoy a walk on Bircher common/Croft first lovely Bluebells and Fox gloves will be out soon .

We had a superb meal, which was both delicious and reasonably priced. This community run pub has an excellent chef who does both vegetarian and meat based dishes, all of which are great! The atmosphere is welcoming and the decor a delight! Do visit!

Lovely Italian themed dinner, very tasty food, excellent value. Pub was full, with fantastic atmosphere. Food and drinks being served by locals who are now running the pub with help of a great chef. They do great Sunday dinner as well! Definitely worth a visit and checking opening times.

Absolutely fabulous meal. A hidden gem - enjoy it before this incredible chef is poached - food is just beautiful & service is fantastic we have had a lovely evening & would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all - a total delight

A truly wonderful curry night. All cooked by Chef Ian on his take of a tandoori oven, a wood burning fire. An excellent experience. Sunday lunch was good too. I have to say , and it’s none of my business, why do people book lunch for twelve people and then don’t turn up nor ring and cancel. I hate those type of selfish gits. They need to remember the Bell prepared meals for them and no show results in wastage and loss to the Bell. Please ring early and cancel rather than be a no show. I can recommend the Bell for fine dining, wonderful

We came to The Bell on recommendation and we were not disappointed! We've eaten in many highly regarded establishments and The Bell and their staff held their own among the best of them. I'd describe our experience at The Bell like being a welcomed guest in a chef's home. The menu is varied and kindly priced, we enjoyed nibbles, starters and mains alongside a very well chosen Riesling. A hidden gem. Will return.

This is a stylish pub/restaurant which serves quality food and wine, a cut above your average pub grub - obviously with prices to match. It’s a special place in the area, with welcoming staff and lovely interiors and garden set in a very pretty, quiet village. Well worth a visit.

Another amazing meal at The Bell. The food was excellent - We all had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection. The young lady that served us was very friendly and efficient. Overall, a wonderful afternoon out. Looking forward to coming again soon.

We visited this community run pub three times during our recent stay in the village of Yarpole. We had two excellent meals and there was a great variety of drinks. I would highly recommend a visit if you're in the area

Yet another fantastic date night at the Bell. We dined at our favourite table in this quintessential English pub and enjoyed a really great evening after a sunny day in Herefordshire. The welcome from Ceri was lovely and we soon enjoyed two tasty courses - starters of gin cured hot smoked salmon and chicken liver parfait followed by pea and mint risotto and the Bell’s beer batter fish and chips. All served in a timely manner by Ceri and Olivia. Iain popped over to check on us and shared his extensive knowledge on risottos and how to make the chicken liver parfait so light but really delicious. Thanks to the great team at The Bell. See you again soon!

Friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere. Food was excellent and great value for money. Definitely recommend for lunch or dinner.

expectation; high. reality; soooooo disappointing. they hadnt got the booking made a week earlier because of bank holiday, they found us a table but the service was very poor. we waited 40 minutes for dessert and when i went to pay i was asked if we had had any drinks then another member of staff took over and asked me what desserts we had. i was told that they were two down in staff, should not happen at a community pub. Oh the food quite good but expensive at £106 for 3 people.

How looks can be deceptive. Whilst travelling back from South Wales we came upon the Bell around lunch time. So being the last stop on our holiday we went in for a meal, what a mistake. The menu is pretentious, the prices high and the food not worth bothering with, I ordered the Aberdeen Angus steak. It cane on a piece of wood with half a dozen cherry tomatoes black on one side , a beaker of fries and a pot of Green Pesto. The steak was cold well warm already sliced and could not have been more that 3oz if that £18.00 after the drive I was tired and couldn't be bothered to complain to a waitress who didn't seem to know what she was doing anyway. Like a fool I decided to try the Rhubarb and Mead Fool, Pardon the only fool was me for £8.00 I had a sundae Glass with a pink FROZEN something in the base, Squirty cream on top with a hard disc of something, there was no taste of rhubarb, no hint of mead. As A Chef of over 40 years, a Fool is a soft mousse like dish of purred rhubarb and whipped double cream, this wasn't. So my friend if you should find your self near the Bell at Yarpole and are tempted to go in, please resist the temptation drive a little further on where you will find a proper Pub Resonant

Staying up the road on a small caravan site we knew The Bell was only a few minutes walk away.A delightful Community owned hostelry run day to day by a couple of Master Chefs. Ian and his colleagues have subtly rebuilt the interior to a most desirable relaxing place. Excellent beers and spirits. The Coup de gras was Friday nights evening meal. This is without Fine Dining at superb prices Alicia looked after us all night. Everything was first class. Back again. Next few days . The cuisine was brilliant 👏👏

Great to see a community pub trying its best. Though not over used the couple of times we ate there. Food a little dearer than normal pub food, but the dishes we had were very tasty and worth it. One would hope it carries on and is a boon to the village. Great for popping in for just a drink as well (not open Mond/Tues).

Visited last night and had a superb meal. The fish was huge and the steak was so flavoursome. Staff were very attentive but not over the top. Very highly recommended x

Fantastic perfectly judged cooking where everything on the plate was delicious. Asparagus came with seaweed, crispy rice and the lightest hollandaise ever - the asparagus was still the star. Beef dripping sauce gleamed on local Herefordshire steak and creamed spinach was fresh and complemented chips...

We were really looking forward to our Curry Night at The Bell this evening - and we were not disappointed - the Indonesian Pork and Beef curry was delicious and beautifully presented - having sailed the Java Sea it brought back great memories. The curry...

We visited this lovely pub last weekend after doing the Yarpole circular walk. Our muddy dogs were made very welcome. One of our party had the fish soup which she said was really good, the other 2 of us had the fish and chips which...

Really delicious food! Friendly welcome and engaging staff, although it felt a bit as though additional staff would have helped? But very friendly and great food with more unusual options, would definitely return for an evening meal!

We had a lovely evening at The Bell last night - Couldn't find fault in anything. The atmosphere, the staff and food was amazing. Cant wait to go again

A great meal at the Bell on Saturday 4th March 2023. I'd never been before but had heard good things and I wasn't disappointed. The a la carte menu was well delivered with interesting twists on the food, although the separate bar menu will also...

Late booking for lunch after visiting Croft Castle. The food was absolutely excellent, I chose the vegetarian option.

Went to The Bell at Yarpole whilst staying up the road.Wonderful,delicious food cooked up by fantastic chefs.Well worth a visit and helping support this pub.Will go again when next in the area

Attractive surroundings ,friendly and helpful front of house, interesting and delicious food from the kitchen.

It is a lovely community run pub. The pub has two menus, pub and al la carte. Tables laid with linen napkins and cutlery. The a la carte was a restricted menu, so we chose a meal from the pub menu. Obviously cheaper. First thing...

We were looking forward to going back to The Bell at Yarpole as we were regulars in its heyday but then the owners left and the community took over and then Covid came along. I believe it opened again this summer. Certainly it has had...

We were staying in Green Lane Yarpole for a long weekend, we wanted to eat at the Bell as it was only a 2 minute walk from the bungalow we were renting and managed to get a booking for Saturday evening. Our table was ready...

Had heard good things about this place, but it exceeded expectations - it's clear the chefs here really know what they're doing and are headed in the Michelin direction! The restaurant interior is classy and atmospheric with an open fire, and a warm welcome from...

Well now. Who’d have thought? Michelin standard dining in a village pub! The Bell is an absolute treasure. Lovely young team running the place, imaginative menu (see photo), friendly and efficient service. I had a very delicate yet complex dressed crab with layers of flavour...

Wonderful village pub with fantastic food! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was great quality and modern in style. There is also a bar menu with more traditional choices. Wonderful experience, and we will be back!

When we booked the arrival time was staggered to avoid waiting too long for service. However we arrived 15 minutes early and were shown straight to our table . The room was cosy with a welcoming log fire. Service was excellent. Food was very good...

Great to have really good food back at the Bell. Worth a visit by anyone who is a foodie. Not too pricy either. Friendly and efficient service although I'm not sure one waitress knew what "lager" was.

Absolutely gorgeous Sunday lunch - beef was melt in the mouth, Yorkshire pudding was huge and the veg was amazing, gravy was delicious. We enjoyed every mouthful. Pudding was equally as nice - home made crackers with the cheese were unbelievably tasty!! Service was lovely....

As we often stay at Home Farm caravan site we enjoy walking down to The Bell. After many delays in opening we were looking forward to our first visit. We walked with our grandchildren to the pub to be told no food tonight (Wed 24...

First time dining in the restaurant. Fabulous meal. Really enjoyed ourselves. Good service and food superb.

Not cheap (expect £35+ pp for a 2 course meal a la carte ex drinks) but fabulous food, beautifully presented, with incredibly efficient and friendly service. We brought a dog so they let us have the a la carte in the dog-friendly front bar without...

So good to have this beautiful pub up and running again - great food and lovely people. A real treat.

Family and friends took me for Sunday Lunch at this gorgeous pub. We all thought the food was divine. The two chefs are young, creative and making delicious food from beautiful ingredient. We have all eaten in incredible venues all over the world and thought...

We did arrive just after 3pm Too late for a proper lunch apparently they had run out of food! 3pm!! The pub looked closed as the doors were shut on a blisteringly hot day. We had chips and bread which cost £7 and were served...

The grey pound spenders in this area of Herefordshire require a sophisticated lunch menu. That said an understated menu can be mindblowing. This was not the case on 5th August 2022. The menu and kitchen let the front of house down badly. I was informed...

After a long period of closure, it was good to be able to meet up with friends for dinner at this newly re-opened pub. The menu and wine list are both short, but that seems all to the good in an establishment of this size....

At last The Bell has re-opened and is serving food. My party went for Sunday lunch two days after food became available and it was pretty seamless with efficient and professional waiting staff. The food, from a limited but varied menu, was very good and...

My husbands birthday treat, he ate the confit duck leg and bean cassoulet and said it was so tasty, the duck was moist and tender. I had the crispy chilli cauliflower dish, it was served with spring onions and was both delicious and surprisingly filling....

Booked a table at short notice. Warm reception from staff. Chose a table in restaurant area. Very chilly with the door open. A few other tables taken. Starters were good. Beetroot platter for my partner was lovely, my Cauliflower Cheese soup was good. Mains were...

We were staying on a small caravan site in the village, and because of the reviews, booked in to celebrate a significant birthday of my wife's. We were not disappointed. The food is absolutely delicious. It is a small menu, with four choices of starter, main and dessert, but we were easily able to choose something we wanted without a problem. My wife started with goat cheese and beetroot, and I had trout. For mains, we went for Lamb rump and Halibut. Everything was cooked really well, and the service was excellent. If I had any issue at all, for me, the fish was slightly over seasoned, but I accept I don't tend to use much salt when I cook, and it certainly did not detract from the quality. The desserts are amazing, but we only shared one between us, as we were full. One other thing - although it is very much a 'gourmet pub', the beer is excellent!!!!

We held a small family get together, and ate at the Bell 2 days in a row. The food was exceptional and the staff were very friendly. Good covid controls were in place. We sat in the garden and inside the Cider Barn, plenty of spaces and ventilation. The steak was excellent. I had the vegetarian option, which was so tasty. Such a pretty pub in a beautiful friendly village.

We had an amazing meal at The Bell last night which we booked based on excellent reviews and we were not disappointed! Only 5 minutes drive from our holiday cottage this gem of a gastro pub is well worth a visit. We started with salmon pavé and crispy beef Asian salad - as shown in the photos. Both were Absolutely delicious. I had flat iron steak with beef shin and my fiancé confit duck leg with cannelloni bean cassoulet which were equally stunning to look at and tasted amazing. We forgot to take pics as we just wanted to dive in and eat! My fiancé had the chocolate mousse for desert and I opted for cheeseboard. Amazing food and very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit. Wish our local was this brilliant!!!

Well done Yarpole for buying the pub and choosing such imaginative and skilful chefs, and thanks too for your welcoming and friendly staff. An absolute gem in a county where good food is hard to find.

Just came back from an awesome meal this evening. Steak cooked to perfection, braised beef shin, creamy mash (and couldn’t not have a side of triple cooked chips)! Pudding was lush too! Definitely recommend! Friendly service and amazing food. Thank you so much!

We visited today for lunch as a family with two kids. Warm welcome and good setup inside.We had moules, whitebait & 2 kids meals of sausage & chips.Simple but really spot on with execution and were absolutely delicious.Our three year old can't have dairy and so the often vegan dessert options he gets left with are often deeply uninspiring to the adults in the party let alone a three year old. This was not the case, with the vegan dessert offer here so appealing we all had it and thoroughly enjoyed it.I would also say that the menu was very well priced for the quality of food.Would thoroughly recommend!

Took the opportunity on the first Sunny Sunday to meet my kids and enjoy a Lamb Roast in the beautiful garden. It was fabulous, the meat was very tasty, and the vegetables cooked to perfection. The team are very welcoming, and even offered lovely soft throws when the air chilled later in the afternoon. They serve local ales which kept my hubby happy. The grandchildren children enjoyed the garden and we all caught up revelling in meeting again. The new vegetable garden is worth a walk around before you dine. Very pretty pub restaurant walking distance from Croft Castle (National Trust). Will return again when they open Wed to Sunday. The restaurant menu is always delightful with lots of choice of cuisine for all. A little treasure I will return to.

A great find!! Attentive, friendly and fast service. Excellent garden food menu - all freshly prepared and home made. Certainly not your usual bought in pub food. Spicy chicken wings, Asian beef salad and yummy chips made for a perfect lunch. We’ll return to try the more extensive menu when lockdown easing means they can open inside.

We had an amazing take-away roast from the Bell yesterday. Delicious lamb and really tasty juicy chicken. Everything was perfectly seasoned and the gravy that game with it was amazing. It came with some great roast potatoes, a really nice selection of spring vegetables and a delicious tomato and couscous gratin. We also had the hotcross bun bread & butter pudding dessert which was awesome. They included some beautiful homemade chocolates in the bag which were honestly some of the best chocolates I've ever eaten, especially the passionfruit one. Really nice that it's all packaged in compostable/recyclable cardboard too. This is the second time I've had food from the Bell the first time was in the restaurant and it was incredible to get a take away and for it to be just as good is remarkable. Would 100% percent recommend.

We’ve just had our sixth take away from the Bell . All have been absolutely delicious Opening the waxed , brown box they are transported in is like opening a treasure trove of the most amazing flavours and aromas . Tonights choice of a traditional Spanish paella was fantastic and the focaccia, made in house , was the best we’ve ever had . They are certainly culinary geniuses.

Had a gorgeous takeaway last night from The Bell, Japanese! There were four of us so we had two Teriyaki Glazed Pork Ramen and two Miso Glazed Hispi Cabbage Ramen. The broths were absolutely divine, so flavoursome. There were whole eggs too which were perfect, they still had a runny yolk, amazing! We also treated ourselves to dessert - Chocolate Delice, Salted Caramel and Popcorn, what a great finale. Generous portions and all sustainably packaged. Their Sunday Lunch takeaways are cracking too. You really need to give these boys a try can’t recommend them enough.

Another excellent takeaway from The Bell. Great food, great beer and very friendly staff. Thanks very much.

After a recommendation by a friend who had had the roast venison take-away, we ordered two take-away Sunday roast pork lunches and were not disappointed. Everything was really tasty and still hot when we got it the couple of miles home. The roast potatoes and crackling were lovely and crunchy, it came with lots of different veg (greens, mashed carrot and swede, cauliflower cheese, roast parsnips), a huge yorkshire pudding, apple sauce and delicious gravy. At £14 per head it seemed good value too.

This was my first opportunity to sample the food offered by the new tenants Dom and Nick. Because of COVID restrictions it's currently takeaway only. My partner and I decided to order the roast venison (locally sourced from the Mortimer Forest) and we were not disappointed. The food lived up to all the good comments I had been hearing. The venison was succulent, tender and very tasty and the meal came with roast potatoes and eight different vegetables, all beautifully cooked. At £14 per person the generous portions and excellent quality were very good value for money.

I've just had a superb takeaway from the guys at The Bell! Mushroom Ragu! Wonderful flavours, generous portions and sustainably packaged! What's not to like! Do get in touch with The Bell and try one! They had meat and veg options and do sunday lunches! Help the guys get through the lockdown and have a great meal at the same time!

Thank heavens for the wonderful new team at The Bell at Yarpole. We have had a number of visits and enjoyed four fabulous meals to date ... the last two from their takeaway menu during lockdown. I have to say the consistency for great food and friendly service is a real joy. Last night’s American Gumbo was fabulous and the village is very lucky to have such a great team of young and energetic staff running this delightful pub.Looking forward to another great meal next week.GUMBOLICIOUSBobbie x

Visited The Bell in Yarpole yesterday for a quick lunch. Was thrilled to find this pretty pub is even more attractive and interesting inside! The people working there were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit when hopefully we will have more time.

Had an amazing Sunday lunch at the Bell, Yarpole today. Half of our group are vegetarian and we all agreed (both carnivores and vegetarians) that it was the BEST roast we have had for years!! The veg option was roasted cauliflower, with all the trimmings of a "normal" roast, served with vegan gravy, which was rich and full of flavour. An absolute winner. Thank you The Bell.

Lovely community pub. Excellent food well cooked. Most of the vegetables are grown in the pub garden. Friendly service.

One of the best Sunday lunches around, locally sourced food (you can't get more local than the pub garden) and great portion sizes. The staff were helpful and friendly. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Nicest Sunday lunch around with generous portions of really tasty, locally sourced produce which included veggies grown from the pub gardens vegetable patch! Staff were all super friendly and helpful - looking forward to our next visit already!

Four of us visited for dinner on Friday evening, the first time we have been since the new tenants took over, and were most impressed. We loved the menu, with many attractive choices. The service was attentive without being obtrusive and Dom's enthusiasm shone through. All four of us were very happy with our meals; everything was delicious. Two of us enjoyed the Hereford Hop rarebit starter but Dom said the chef wasn't entirely satisfied with it and took it off our bill!! We will go again whenever we can and wish Nick and Dom all the very best with their enterprise - difficult times but they deserve great success.

If you would like a beautifully presented meal, made with quality ingredients in a characterful, old Herefordshire pub, then The Bell is not to be missed.I have been on four occasions since Nick and Dom have taken over and have been blown away on each visit by the delicious and inventive dishes and the quietly attentive service. The atmosphere is relaxing and informal both inside and outdoors in the charming gardens.

These guys are young, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the best food using fresh quality ingredients. You must try this pub, you won’t be disappointed!

We booked Sunday lunch for four (with friends) and were blown away. Superb pint of Ludlow Gold and an excellent red (Fat Barrel) which was a bargain at £17. Roast Beef was superb and all the deserts were of amazing quality.Service was exceptional and it really was a perfect meal and a perfect end to the holiday.Can't wait to return.

We enjoyed our visit last year but the new management have certainly taken the food quality up a notch. For lunch I had a lovely mint, pea and bean salad followed by an inventive tea and toast dessert with an Early Grey parfait with brown butter ice cream. My husband and brother both enjoyed the sausage and mash. A very warm welcome on arrival too, along with the obligatory temperature check. Beautiful pub with plenty of space. Good to see that Robinsons cider was still on draft and my husband said it was his best pint of Hobsons ever. One of the best pub menu in the area.

Been to the Bell 4 times since it has reopened. Each time the food has been excellent and I will be going back. Dom front of house is very personable as are all the staff

Spent a wonderful evening celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary, it was perfect. The staff are so friendly, nice to be greeted with a smile and cheery hello, they make everyone welcome. A wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Great selection of local brews. The champagne is good too!We had a range of different dishes from the new menu and every one was absolutely delicious, amazing flavours and beautifully presented, couldn’t fault anything. It’s great to know that they use as much home grown as they can or use local suppliers, well done. The new young tenants, Nick and Dom, deserve every success

Love that they have totally different selection in drinks compared to other places . We stayed for Lunch and it was fresh food we had . Service was excellent . We definitely be going again 👍

We enjoyed a meal for 10 (on two separate tables) on Saturday night, with delicious, beautifully presented food and friendly service. We chose a range of dishes from the menu, and all were of a consistently high standard. The chef clearly uses high-quality ingredients and knows how to cook well and combine flavours.Two of our party witnessed a dissatisfied customer complaining. The manager's response was civil, calm and professional.

We arrived to alovely warm welcome from a young man behind the bar.We were shown to our table by a lovely young lady. The setting and ambience was gorgeous and the background music was good too. We ordered a roast cauliflower and shallot soup which was very bland until I put lots of seasoning into it. My husband however had the Hereford hop rarebit which was fantastic.We then ordered the Tudge's Berkshire Pork loin chop for my husband which again was gorgeous I ordered the 6oz flat iron steak MEDIUM WITH NO BLOOD and peppercorn sauce. The presentation firstly was very poor, cut into the steak and it oozed blood the peppercorn sauce did not remotely taste like what it was supposed to so we called over the lovely young waitress and explained that we specifically requested no blood so she kindly called the manager Dom over who was nothing more than condescending rude and very arrogant who argued with us? "It was not blood but haemoglobin and it was perfect pepper sauce he had cooked for years using the same recipe" Dom then offered to deduct my meal off the bill but then quickly rescinded his offer as I had eaten my tomatoes and chips so would deduct 50% instead!!!?After a lengthy debate at the bar in front of other customers he finally offered us our £20 back, needless to say it was not a pleasant experience.

There were 5 of us for lunch, including 2 vegetarians. There was plenty of choice for all of us. The service was excellent and we were made very welcome. We had a range of starters, mains and desserts. All of the courses were beautifully presented with fresh ingredients and lovely flavours. I can't single any dish out as we all enjoyed our meal. Also the beer from The Swan Brewery is a good choice. We will certainly be back.

Was so excited that the Bell had reopened. Hadn’t seen a menu but booked for a Sunday lunch. As it was a sunny day we sat outside to eat. Very Covid friendly with temperature taken and staff wearing masks. Sunday lunch was set menu at£21 for 2 courses. The starter was pretty and tasty but not filling. Which was probably good as the main was plentiful. Plenty of beef and veg and really tasty. Can highly recommend.

I visited The Bell Inn yesterday with my parents for Sunday Lunch with much trepidation as being my parent's local pub we had high hopes after not visiting for so long. We were not disappointed! The staff, atmosphere and most importantly, the food were all 5 star. So lovely to see the pub up and running again, with people who clearly really care and want it to be a huge success. We will be back very soon! I can't wait to try more food from the wonderful menu. Thanks All.

We were four family members,two generations,one gluten free,we all had Sunday roasts. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked.The staff friendly and helpful. Covid rules were all in place,it felt secure but unobtrusive. We certainly plan to return.

Finally this beautiful old pub looks to have hit a winning streak. From our welcome and seating (Covid checks subtle and polite but thorough) through good service of fresh, delicious, exciting dishes the evening was a triumph. My future visits to Yarpole will include a meal at The Bell as a highlight. Good luck, thank you and well done!

Wonderful warm welcome in this new venture for the team at The Bell Yarpole . Restaurant food is amazing. Sourced locally beer, cider and food, some from the veg garden. Lovely settling for a special occasion. Made my 60th very special. About to visit again with friends.

Overall a friendly welcome, great service, lovely atmosphere and great food! We were staycationing locally and chose to have lunch at The Bell. We booked via Open Table but the pub didn’t get our booking, not their fault at all. Although the booking was not received we were made to feel welcome and a table was quickly found for us. They were really busy and politely advised us there may be a wait for food. Despite this we were served in a more than reasonable time without issue - Our drinks order was taken as we were seated and received in minutes, and our food order was taken within 20 mins and our meals followed 20 mins later. I would actually say it was very attentive service whist not feeling rushed. We are both vegan so menu choices were limited but the meals we had were really good and not the normal bland token vegan meals we often find.

As we were camping nearby we decided to visit 3 days in a row. On arrival we had a great welcome from the really friendly staff. Its the first pub ive visited since lockdown and the precautions such as temperature checking and staff face masks really made us feel safe and relaxed. The staff were very helpful as im a coeliac and my youngest was grumpy and picky. The food was very tasty. Especially sunday lunch which maybe the best ive ever had.

Excellent food, lovely and quiet, staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.

On a staycation in the village with an elderly relative and due to the current pandemic ate a lunch, and a dinner at The Bell as we felt safer under the current circumstances booking something local .The staff were both welcoming and professional in equal measure, and had a genuine aim to please attitude. We had a light lunch on day one which was excellent,but the evening meal on day two surpassed our expectations. The overall presentation of the food and the flavours on the plate were delightful ,a treat for the taste buds in fact ,Produce is locally sourced and you can certainly tell. We shared a large cheeseboard between three of us to round off what was a lovely evening . Please note The Bell is very Covid conscious which made us personally feel much safer,and only enhanced our overall dining experience .