The Bell Inn in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Would be a half decent pub if the landlord had manners & was polite. Never known such shocking customer service & disgusting manners. Avoid, use pubs within Downham Market.

Good old village local with a pleasant atmosphere.

Details of opening hours on Google are incorrect. No food served on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Check before you visit.

Little gem of a pub tucked away in a quiet village. Good food and good atmosphere

Phenominal pub with amazing food and excellent staff!

Charged nearly £18 for 2 drinks, absolute disgrace and a rip off at £8.90 each. Thought I'd be overcharged as couldn't believe they were that dear. Will not be returning.

Extortionate don't drink here unless you own an island

Lovely friendly atmosphere, fun landlord

We like it here 👍 'Proper' pub. Down to earth Guvnor. Friendly crowd. Regular live music. Will be visiting again shortly to try the food 👍

Small, welcoming, friendly pub.

This great pub is well worth a visit. Friendly with a nice atmosphere. Great background music as well as occasional live music too. Easy parking if you need it. Nice location.

Fantastic welcoming atmosphere, great location and all the staff were very friendly, will definitely be visiting again in 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Bell Inn at Denver. Our first time there for a music event. Good crowd. 'Proper' pub 🍻 We will be returning 👍

The landlord has no empathy for other peoples misfortunes in relationship to the premises he rents. Rather opinionated.

Great atmosphere, good old pub grub, love the roaring fire and landlord, shame to miss the music on Sunday but only there for a few days

The menu on the website is wrong, I was looking forward to steak. What we had was well cooked worth a visit if passing through. Traditional pub.

Externally, this pub has great potential. It's an attractive building in a very nice position opposite the church. But there are, before you enter, indications that it's not living up to that potential. Unattractive planting, and really hideous and badly hand written signs. Inside, it's like going back to the 70s, but with less charm and the addition of a very obtrusive and loud TV. We were meeting friends, so would have left immediately otherwise. The seating in the bar seems to have been designed by a sadist, I don't think I've ever seen anything so ugly or so uncomfortable, so we moved into the 'conservatory'. This is a hugely missed opportunity, as, like the whole pub, it has potential which has been completely ignored. Grubby, with ludicrous furniture, ghastly lighting and dirty windows. A great shame. With a couple of sofas and some comfy chairs it could be pleasant enough. The food was very overpriced for something so inferior. You'd have to really hate cooking to eat here by choice. Gritty, stodgy curry and very dry, reheated rice, served very badly. The service? Hmm...again, very dated, but not in a good way. The chap, who I took to be the landlord, struck me as being there more for his own entertainment than anything else, and seemed self consciously seeking approval and praise. I felt vaguely embarrassed! It's a great pity. A lovely building that has no soul left.

A real pub, with real people & a great landlord. Really great.

Called while walking. The barman was very standoffish. The beer wasn't bad, but the place was full of flies.

Great service very friendly with live music on and Great locals that make you feel so welcome Thanks for the experience

Brilliant Sunday afternoon, live music! Very busy.

Friend had a gig here the weekend was very lively and friendly people working there nice place and atmosphere

A nice little pub, quirky and friendly. Beer was good and the food was really nice. They offer a traditional menu, all home cooked as well as a few choices of beer. However I will deduct a point at it’s a little run down and in need of a lick of paint.

We randomly found this pub on Google and decided to take a chance. I have to say it was amazing they accommodated us at short notice and their was 10 of us. The landlord made our experience and the food was nice and fresh. We will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to anyone who would like a chilled evening. Our 4 children enjoyed the play area and the pool table along with other games they had at the pub. Amazing time thankyou.

Very over priced for such a basic meal, would not recommend

Small quiet night except on quiz night

Really lovely little village pub. Small play area in the beet garden also. Will definitely be back in the summer ☀️

Not impressed at all! Big sign outside saying food served Tues -Sun, opening time on door stated 1pm. We arrived 1.15 on a Thursday hoping for lunch to find the door locked. Eventually it was opened and we went in. We asked if they were serving food only to be told that they only served food in the evenings on a Thursday! Why put a sign outside saying food served Tuesday to Sunday????

Popped in for a meal and a drink while on a weekend break at Hoseasons. I had a home made Chicken Jalfrezi and a partner had the Spaghetti Bolognese. Lovely food and the Landlord introduced himself who was off duty asking if we're happy with the service and food.

Great open fire , nice atmosphere.

Please support this pub where you can enjoy good food and hospitality

I booked a table over three weeks ago for the 28 Dec at 12.30, on the telephone, no mention at time of booking that opening hours were not as advertised on the website, I travelled over an hour to meet my father in law, the building was shut, no telephone call or explanation, apart from when I phoned the next day was told they don’t open until 1, and another member of staff was to blame, I was accused of being rude, looking at some of the other negative reviews I am obviously not the only customer to receive such poor customer service from Brendan Morgan, warned me to be careful with a review

Only 1 star as zero not an option. Called to enquire about food and if dogs welcome… pub confirmed home cooked food available all day. Walked 30mins to arrive and be told not serving food! No apology… a absolute Joke !! Avoid !!

Bacon and chicken, roast potatoes and salad. 🥰💞😋

We arranged to meet our friends here as it it halfway between Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Wow, what a night. We had a lovely meal and then the music started. A great set from Romy got everyone singing and then Brendan got up! Such a warm atmosphere and welcome from the locals. We'll definitely be back 😁🍷🍺🎶

Nice traditional pub with good beer.

Beautiful, my Grandad was the landlord for 24 years, class pub, not my sort of thing. I was there in aid of a charity match. I think the staff were overwhelmed as the pub was really busy and I had to wait ages to be served. Could be more organised in my opinion

Delicious food, relaxed friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended .

Friendly local good beer and food

Had a meal friends at the Denver Bell on a lovely sunny Saturday evening. Had already looked online and read good reviews and thought the prices were reasonable. However, when we got the menu’s and came to order all the prices had all jumped. Even though we were the only four in there eating, they got our orders wrong, food was hot but not great and counted about 10 chips on each plate. To be fair Brendan, the manager, apologised and gave us a free round of drinks. Which was nice, but we would have sooner had a decent meal. Won’t be eating there again.

Lovely little pub.great food,friendly staff.was on holiday one of the best pubs we went too.

Lovely food great entertainment

Menu looked promising on the internet but when we got there it was very limited and first time I have had chicken goujon starter that came with fries. It was more like a kids meal. This is a drinkers pub not a dining pub

Staying at one of the campsites in Denver, we decided to try out the food at the local pub. It was a very busy Saturday evening. It seems very popular with the locals. The menu is simple - nothing ultra fancy. We were attended to and served quickly and the food was delicious. The staff were friendly. We will visit again next time we are in Denver.

Went for Sunday lunch, doesn't do it , expensive menu totally uninspiring, didn't bother, apint and an alchohol free beer £8.40 DONT BOTHER

Really good food, not overpriced, we will be re-visiting again

Wish they had locally produced beers and ciders especially there is a Denver brewery near by making fantastic mango cider (its the best cider in the world) and local Norfolk beers. So why dont support our local breweries and businesses instead of selling foreign beers and ciders?

Amazing burgers, nice people. Clean and quiet, typical village pub with the locals.

Hidden little Gem. Great food, great price & the landlord goes out of his way to make sure everyone gets exactly what they want. Good pint of Guinness too.

Food; Spot on. Service; excellent. Atmosphere; brilliant. Meal for 4 on a Saturday evening with two children. Food was out quick, piping hot, clearly homemade and each meal was demolished. Whetherspoons this is not! Brendan and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Its a family friendly pub with a separate pool room for the kids to get out of the way. It also has a separate dining room if you don't want to eat in the bar. Something for any occasion. If you're reading this, get out to support your local pub, and if you're near Denver, get down the Bell.

Very nice tavern, with excellent and delicious cuisine. If you have a way, visit this place.

Brilliant was there a while ago before Covid cannot wait to back soon,next time I go on Downham Market

A nice pub, good food and a great atmosphere and pint!

Great pub, well worth a visit! 👍👍👍

Absolutely amazing this place. Staff are amazing, everything tastes good. A must if you’re close by

Great village pub with a great team behind it. Highly recommend it.

Good easy menu with friendly service

No staff. Went for a meal but came out Felt sorry for the guy on his own

Nice old pub friendly landlord and a good pint 👍

Love the food the staff we will go back again and again ,😍

Nice beer garden good food friendly staff

Good food great landlord will use again when we are out that way

Not very clean cobwebs alm over and the loo was dirty not good with covid around you would ecpect it to be clean having been in lockdown

We were given a very warm welcome by Brendan and his staff. The drinks were reasonably priced and the food was lovely. I would definitely go back.

Fabulous weekend. We received a warm welcome at The Bell. Staff are all friendly and went out of their way to meet our requests. Food was delicious. Great atmosphere. A real locals pub. Brendan & the team were fantastic. We will be back.

Good atmosphere and very friendly place to visit.

Friendly Pub/Restaurant good service, we were made to feel welcome, and the food was wholesome and chips extra large. Curry was good too.

Friendly service and safety conscious. Unfortunately only had time for a quick coffee. Locals very sociable too

Friendly pub nice size beer garden

Nice little pub with a Quiet Beer Garden

Visited the pub today for a drink during a long bike ride, we were met with excellent social distancing instructions helping us feel safe and looked after, staff were friendly and organised, drinks were great and the space outside was perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon. Hope to come back again! Kids play area was a lovely extra... Next time ill bring the kids! Great job the bell!

Dreary, dead, as a tourist, i wouldnt bother. Mte with ignorance, no atmosphere no nothing. Crap. Not clean, no ales, not a hello or goodbye. I thought village pubs were supposed to be the life and soul of the village, not this one. It belongs in the boneyard across the road

Nice pub in a lovely village setting. Good beer garden. Reasonable prices. Close to denver windmill. Worth a beer...

Great location, great chat with Brendan.

First time here for us. What a lovely welcome we received. Will definitely return. Big thumbs up.

A very disappointing lunch with family members. Food uninspiring. Cold vegetables and overcooked chicken.

Great food. Landlord and landlady very pleasant.

Lovely little pub, great atmosphere, fantastic pint of Guinness, nice bar staff, and the food is amazing 👌🏼 Excellent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Haven’t eaten here yet but fully intend to. A warm welcoming atmosphere, great crowd of people and Brendan runs a fantastic pub

Lovely pub with great atmosphere and excellent food and beer selection

Good food and beers. Recommended.

Seems like a friendly village pub.

Very friendly and great atmosphere

Visited Denver village and thought we would pop into the local pub The Bell Inn. We were met at the doorway by a smoke filled entrance due to 6 smokers just standing and smoking which meant when you pushed passed them the smell of smoke followed you into the bar area. The second problem was a crowd of youths at the bar who only a a small vocabulary of mostly swear words. Sticky tables and badly pulled beer was the final straw.

Lovely pub with lovely landlord

Had a fantastic meal tonight. Miss lunch before you go,generous portion sizes, good prices. Bar staff lovely and friendly, especially Charlotte.

Arrived at 1pm on Sunday, waited 10 minutes for someone to appear behind the bar, ordered two Roast Beef Sunday Lunches, when they arrived it was a plate with just the beef and some roast potatoes, the beef was dried and had clearly been microwaved, the veg arrived separately and were fresh and OK apart from being nearly cold. On trying to cut the beef it was virtually impossible and even harder to try and chew, the yorkshire was nearly as bad. No-one was about to complain to and after eating just a few potatoes and veg the waitress made an appearance, she asked if everything was OK and we said it was hardly edible and the worst Sunday lunch we had ever had, to this she said she would mention it to the chef and did we want dessert, which we didn't. 10 minutes later with no one about again we gave up and left. After paying upfront for a disgusting meal and no apologies or offers of a refund, this is definitely a place we will not be returning to, and the first time I have ever had a Sunday lunch and had to return home and cook a meal.

Very friendly staff and atmosphere and great food

Noisy, but lovely to see a village pub alive and thriving when so many have closed. Very friendly staff and they are dog friendly Really recommend

Booked a table for four to give myself a break from cooking on Mothering Sunday! I’ve had some average carveries in my time but the Bell was excellent, plenty of choice of meats, all the trimmings, veg fresh and well cooked, and best of all: piping hot! The free glass of Prosecco and chocolates for mums was also a lovely touch! Thanks team, we will return!

On Sunday 7th April, we looked forward to a LONG-STANDING booking at the Bell for 1pm. Twenty-one of us were to celebrate a family members 90th birthday.At 11.30am (. 90 minutes before the booking. ), the booking made in February, was cancelled. They didn't have a Chef !!We now understand other people had also been let down.We luckily rearranged lunch at The Timbers at short notice.The Bell then phoned to say they had got a Chef !!!We went to The Timbers.No apology in the world will make up for the stress caused to us, on what should have been a wonderful, planned, day.From Alan and Janet Law.

Food not that great. Yorkshire was solid potatoes were not crispy but the meat and service was good.

Only been once very nice evening

Nice food, good value for money

Yes very good, will visit again.

Gorgeous little country pub in a quaint village run by a true publican. Small but with character and the food is sublime

Fantastic place. Staff really friendly and food very nice and the cheesecake is to die for!!!

If I could remember the location of this pub I would offer some assisyancr

Good beer,great food and lovely,warm service

Nice village pub. Food good unfortunately they can't match the lower price of nearby weatherspoons. But pub has lots of character and friendly staff.