The Bell Inn in Malvern Hills

Fantastic overall. A warm welcome, friendly and attentive staff, superb food, a cosy, warm, quiet and comfortable room. The Bell Inn is a real gem! Very happy to recommend both for food and a stay and if we are ever coming back to Worcester, we wouldn’t hesitate to book in at The Bell again. A big thank you to Lindsey and all of her staff for making our stay so lovely.

I arrived on 8th October for 2 nights stay to a warm friendly welcome form Lindsey,She took my case to my room with I appreciated as the stairs up were narrow and quite steep. The staff wre friendly and very helpful. Appreciated A special mention for Martha she was brilliant excellent customer service . Skills Had evening meals both nights food excellent hot and tasty. Breakfast also very good. Would highly recommend a stay here easy drive in to Worcester. I enjoyed my stay very much and are returning in 4 weeks. The Bell is a gem in the Worcestershire countryside. Thank you . Steve.

Enjoyed a last min booked one night stay ( room No 4) enroute to Shrewsbury from Plymouth. Nice room , comfy bed but could hear some noise from the ‘trunking ‘ outside the bedroom window. Stopped at night so didn’t disturb sleep . Room overlooks the pub gardens - wet weather stopped seating being used so no noise. We ate dinner in the cozy dining room - very well looked after by attentive staff. Breakfast next morning was good too -sadly no pastries on offer as a problem with supplier but not a big deal for us . Caught bus from across the road into Worcester to visit the Cathedral which is a must . Would definately stay here again . Lovely pub/ hotel & staff

The Bell is an old favourite of ours as we used to live in Lower Broadheath so it was the obvious choice for my Mum’s 80th birthday lunch. There were 22 of us, seated on a long table in the skittle alley part of the pub. We’d pre-ordered our meals due to the number of people & this was a great idea. The meals came out very promptly, all at the same time, nicely presented & hot. Everyone was very complimentary about the food which was fantastic. Special mention to the staff. An absolute credit to Lyndsey & Ian, the owners. We arrived early to put balloons on tables & to make arrangements for her surprise cake. Becky was very helpful arranging everything; nothing was too much trouble & the other waitresses were brilliant dealing with so many meals & drinks. Thank you all for contributing to making my Mums birthday a very special one.

Recommended by a couple staying here. Very pooch friendly. Decent reasonably priced 2 course lunch menu. Plus a sausage for the dog… first pub we have been into that has a dog menu. Clearly a popular pub at lunchtime, lots of occupied tables. We ate well, nothing earthmoving but good enough. Staff are friendly & hospitable, credit to their pub. Gave us a nice table, plenty of room for the pooch to stretch out. Thank you.

Absolutely delicious food and a nice garden to sit in.

Lovely atmosphere good choice of menu . Stafff friendly

Just stayed for 2 nights with our brother and his wife, we had a fantastic welcome, staff are so friendly and courteous, the rooms are spotless with great bathrooms and beds, complimentary teas and biscuits with fridge and fresh milk the breakfast is so wonderful, full English is amazing and all continental breakfast there as well, lovely pub and great gardens, on busroute into Worcester right outside is busstop, plenty of parking, we loved our stay and wanted for nothing

The food is absolutely fantastic 😋 Lyndsie and all the staff are very caring and friendly 😀.

Second visit to enjoy a really good lunch. Nice food, great service, and a good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Booked this as a one night stopover, travelling home from N Devon. The reception received couldn’t have been more friendly and informative, even though we arrived to check in at 7:30pm during a busy Friday night service. Room was clean and the facilities for both dogs and humans were excellent. Had a good evening meal in the bar (ribs to die for!) and breakfast the following morning was plentiful. Would definitely recommend.

We had a fabulous meal. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Food tasted great. Looking forward to returning soon

Stayed there 2 nights. Was very good.

Great food. Excellent choices available, if you happen to be gluten free, Would get 5 stars if they stocked Guinness Zero.. I do ask them to get it on every visit !

The location of the restaurant was delightful, offering a charming and welcoming atmosphere. However, the carpark was notably small for the number of covers, which made finding a parking spot somewhat challenging. Despite this minor inconvenience, the overall experience was positive and the setting added to the restaurant's appeal. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal, ensuring that we had everything we needed. Unfortunately, when it came time to pay the bill, we had to search for someone to assist us, which slightly marred the otherwise excellent service. The food itself was exceptional and very reasonably priced, especially with the lunchtime deals. I was particularly pleased to find 'Ploughman's' on the menu, as it is a dish that is not commonly available. We will certainly return when we are in the area again.

Lovely place with very attentive staff, small play area for the kids with a sandpit, Fair priced drinks. We ordered lunch here, my husband enjoyed his steak dish but 3 of our lunches were a choice of the 'platters' and unfortunately they weren't as described on the menu, but this was resolved quickly with no problem. Would recommend and will return!

We had the burger, the ribs, margarita pizza together with garlic and onion rings for sides. Lovely food, very tasty . You can tell it's home cooked. Nice little play area that our child played on while we waited for the food to arrive. Only niggle the ribs should be served on a plate as it kept falling off the chopping board while you tried to cut with the knife and fork.

Great place to stay for easy access to Worcester. Only quibble would be the bar closing at 10pm.

Great pub.. friendly staff nice choice of drinks.. sat in the beer garden with family.. there’s a sand pit and play area for the little ones .. lovely time had by all.

I vited here the first time for a few years, and I'm so sad to say that the service and food is still poor. Such a shame 🫠

Had a great stay here for 1 night. Room was a good size and the staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant had a good menu

Lovely hotel we spent two nights here in a room with a king size bed and views over the beer garden . Real ale on the bar and a varied menu . A fair sized car park and a bus stop across the road which makes it easy to get into Worcester without the hassle of finding somewhere to park .

Was looking for somewhere to eat and stopped here as passing by. Glad we did. Great food. Burgers were something else! Will drop in again!

Excellent two course lunch, great value. Good selection of beers, well kept. Garden area very smart with lovely views over Malvern. So good went again yesterday even though not looking my best with a plaster on my nose!

What a great place to stay. The breakfasts were delicious and the bar menu was varied and good value. All the staff were very friendly. We will return.!

Was for a wake, food laid on was good.

We stayed overnight and were given the warmest of welcomes on arrival. We were escorted to our room (No4), which was very clean with a view over the garden. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was good space. I can imagine that in the summer the garden will be very busy, so may not be the best for those who like an early night. Dinner consisted of sticky ribs for my wife and steak for me. Well, this was simply the best steak that I have had for some considerable time. I even tried to steal a rib from my good lady, not a chance! Breakfast was served by Debs who ensured that we had what we wanted. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection, she even made sure that extra toast was served too, what a star. Thank you all so much for your great hospitality.

Lovely country inn with spacious well equipped rooms. Evening meal was really tasty and breakfast was delicious. Great location for Worcester and lots of lovely footpaths around the inn as well.

I don’t usually write reviews but I came in for a Sunday lunch (we hadn't booked) the pub was packed all the staff despite being so busy where incredibly attentive, we sat outside and the quality of the service didn’t change! Drinks were reasonably priced the roast was out of this world! Play area was great for the kids and if I’m honest just a lovely atmosphere! We are new to the area and will definitely be returning!

Well worth a visit thank you for a comfortable two nights. We will be back again. Breakfast freshly cooked staff and customers friendly

I had a 10 min walk from a nearby hotel. Went in the bar, ordered a large glass of pinot grigio, charged £7.25. The wine list states £6.00. I asked if i could sit in the restaurant to eat,as bar area was was busy, i was initially told yes. Then asked to leave to go to outside area as restaurant was booked. It felt the outside area was for smokers. I was not happy to eat there. Left disapointed

Amazing roast dinner and service! Becky was particularly great! 10/10 recommend, would come again!! I was impressed with the amount of gluten free options!

Really nice place,clean and tidy,staff really friendly and helpful,only thing stair carpet could do with a minor repair

Working in martley and this is by far the best food , we are regulars now and just a phone call and it's ready on arrival. Excellent service as always

Stopped here for breakfast staff very friendly. Choice excellent I would recommend the omelette huge portions great value highly recommend if in the area

Lovely staff, really friendly and welcoming, super selection of breakfast, delicious food cooked to order, served hot, good portions

Booking on line was really easy. We visited for lunch and found the whole experience wonderful. Fantastic food and value for money with exceptional service as well. We'll be back.

Great staff but poor food the cheesy chips were ok but very expensive and the cheese pizza fell apart and could not be ate

From the moment I checked in to the moment I left it wasnspot on. You are treated like a real person and not just another guest. The room was spotless (I ran hotels for 25 years so I know what to look for lol). Dinner was out of this world. Not often I ask to speak to the chef but this was worth it. Great night's sleep and breakfast did not fail to impress. You don't need 4 and 5 star hotels with places like this. I will be back. Jonte

Fabulous meal yet again at my birth village which is what we have come to expect and have never been disappointed to date.

A very pleasant stay at The Bell Inn after a long and tiring day. A warm welcome by the team and throughout the stay. Relaxed and chilled atmosphere.

We booked online - quick and easy We were staying locally on Saturday evening. Table for four. We were greeted by the bar staff who asked the waitress staff to show us to our table. Ordered drinks, but some were not available, so the waitress came back to amend the order. Starters and mains ordered and arrived in good time. Scallops and rice - delicious, although two scallops on the small side, so I would have expected 4 instead of 3. Nacho sharing platter, it looks messy, we had to ask for side plates as platter was between 3 so difficult to share across the table. Mains - brisket burger- good - coleslaw in thimble pot probably a table spooon size portion. If homemade I’m sure you could supply a ramekin size instead. Steak - good, served with cherry toms on vine, mushrooms and chips in a pot Bbq ribs - good, but would rather not laid on top of a portion of chips, my daughter didn't eat the chips as they were sloppy from heat and moisture from the ribs. We were given menus for dessert but after 20 mins had the go to the bar to ask to place an order, where all 3 waitresses were stood talking. Children's dessert selection is poor - not everyone wants ice cream. The waitress didn't know the difference between vanilla ice cream and mango sorbet. It was annoying that the waitressing staff kept going behind a curtain to another area near our table while we were eating. At no point were we asked if we wanted anymore drinks even when we had empty glasses when they collected main plates. You have local Airbnb hosts recommending you, I urge the management to look at staff issues.

Wow, the food here is the best in Worcester I think! Cannot rate it enough 😁

Had a good lunch with a number of friends. Good value.

Lovely place to get a drink. The service is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Interior is modern and clean. Also has a large parking lot.

Always a lovely place to go. Friendly staff and nice food.

Visited the Bell this afternoon, I ordered the belly pork, when our meals arrived , we were not offered any condiments, the food was just left, i had to go to ask for condiments. My pork was very dry, the potatoes has so much garlic in them you really could not eat them, the dish overall was not nice, I hardly are mine. When the same waitress came to remove the finished plates she asked if everything was ok with the meals ( this was the only time since the food was served that anyone asked if all was OK with the meals) I replied that my food was not good and I did not enjoy it, the waitress just removed my plate , she did not ask what the reason was for me disliking the meal she just walked away. I feel that this is not acceptable the meal was not to a standard that warranted payment, however no one came to enquire with me, the staff where rude and not professional , hence one unhappy customer that will not return.

The food was really nice. However, when we visited, we had not even reached our table and we had still got our coats on, when the waitress asked us what drinks we wanted! We had not even sat down. I did ask if they had mock tails and she did not know…… I asked for a few minutes to look at the drinks menu and we were literally given one minute before she came back and asked what drinks we wanted. The food arrived extremely quickly and the moment we had finished eating the next course was there. It was so terribly rushed and made the whole family experience quite unpleasant. Three courses took less than an hour to eat, because it was so rushed. we appreciated, it was Christmas Eve, it did not feel like the customer was put first, it definitely felt like it was more about how much money they could make in the shortest time. it was a shame because the pub interior was really pretty and the food was good, just spoilt by the lack of staff knowledge and the rushed atmosphere.

Had a family Christmas meal sat next to the open fire and Christmas tree. Really good quality roast and a really nice ambiance.

Hi, can't comment on the rooms, as I didn't stay. Nice friendly pub, very clean with welcoming staff.

Lovely food, friendly helpful staff and cosy atmosphere with open fire. All good except the open fire. Chimney needs attention/sweeping as room filled with smoke which was not pleasant when eating and your clothes smelt like a bonfire after leaving.

Came here for lunch, lovely food and nice atmosphere. Great service from the young lady serving us. Just booked again for our Christmas lunch

Nice pub, good chef. But I wouldn't recommend staying over. Room 4 was very noisy as it was above the ladies toilets in the pub and the hand dryer was very loud. Furniture was very cheap flat pack. Mattress was extremely hard and gave me a bad back.

Went fairly Sunday Lunch Beautiful beef and loads if it followed by Malva Pudding, excelleny

Went to the Bell for some drinks with the lads. Prices were reasonable for a village pub. The staff, especially the lady that served us behind the bar, Becky were so friendly. What an atmosphere. Enjoyed it so much we've made it a regular stop. Had a banging pizza too!

Loved the pub. The staff were fabulous. Had a lovely meal in the pretty garden & a great breakfast. Sadly, the trip was spoilt by very little sleep. I've never slept on a bed that is so hard. We travel a lot and have never experienced such a rock hard mattress. We both felt awful in the morning. I know you can't please everyone with a mattress type, but this one really needs changing. (Room 5) Sad as we'd have stopped here again on our travels back from Cornwall.

Six adults and two dogs from Sunderland, Northampton and Kent met here before heading to our canal boat holiday. We sat in the spacious garden where we could see covered and open seating, a large kids play area, and the dogs were very welcome. Most of us chose the toasted ciabatta sandwiches and they were substantial. Lovely thick slices of beef or ham and plenty of bacon, brie and cranberry. One person had battered cod and chips and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were supposed to meet at a different pub, but it suffered a power outage that day. That was to our benefit as we really enjoyed our lunch at The Bell

I had been told this was a good place to visit. By chance we ended up passing near to The Bell. I was happy to give it a try when my partner suggested lunch might be a good idea. We had Lily our dog with...

Needed somewhere to stay for the night as attending a wedding locally. Hosts could not be more accommodating as we added an extra person so 3 of us sharing a room. We had the large family room and so a large double bed and double...

We haven't been our for Sunday lunch for years but as pescatarians we found plenty to suit us on the menu here. My carnivorous parents (in their eighties) on the other hand, eat out regularly and are always keen to critique a roast dinner. They...

An anniversary dinner last night. What a treat! The staff were so accommodating, so kind and caring to a vulnerable regular- it was heart warming to see :) The food was different ( Not your bog standard menu) and delicious! Presentation was superb and every...

Fabulous place to be and the staff are second to none,we always visit for Sunday lunch which is amazing !! We had our daughters 17th birthday there and they were so accommodating I can't tell you! Honestly pay this place a visit and you won't...

Very very disappointed we booked after looking at menu on line we were all decided on what we wanted which was the set menu. On getting to restaurant it was very quiet only two other tables being used for dining, after looking at menu found...

Another great Sunday lunch, our party of ten were well looked after by the friendly attentive servers. The food was wonderful, everyone was served promptly so that we could eat together. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Asked if we would be able to get food yes no problem 30 to 40 minutes. 30 minutes later aft asking csn we order food. Told wer no longer taking orders ? 7.30 in the evening !!!!

I was impressed by the presentation of my Mixed Ploughman sharing board on Saturday and went back for supper on the following wednesday with 8 of my pals and we were all equally impressed by the service and the food! The chefs homemade mushroom pate...

Went along on Friday as my caravan is nearby, just me and my dog wandered up… felt a bit weird on my own initially but the staff were so accommodating, holding my dog while I nipped to the ladies (honestly thanks 😂). Had some nice...

Nice looking village pub, rather quiet inside, but it was a Wednesday. Pleasant service taking the order. The menu is printed in comic sans - there was an interesting article by food writer Jay Rayner recently stating that this is normally not a good sign...

We stayed overnight in a very comfortable room and bed. A lovely bathroom with a big walk in shower. The room was clean and there was fresh milk in the fridge for our hot drinks. We had dinner which was delicious - pork belly for...

I cannot rate the Bell highly enough. Room was lovely and spotlessly clean.They provided a bed and two bowls for our dog, something we did not expect but really appreciated. Dinner was lovely and at a fantastic price. Cooked breakfast was amazing! We will definitely...

Four of us decided on the morning to give this pub a try. We hadn’t been for some years but live local so thought why not. From the moment we walked in we weren’t disappointed, the waitress was bubbly and welcoming, took us straight to...

I like beef. Great roast, worth a visit on a Sunday. Soup was nice but no butter on for my massive roll. Recommend a solid 8.1 rating

We had family with us from overseas and booked for the Christmas 3 course meal on 22 December Every dish was amazing. Service as usual was fantastic and the pub was beautifully decorated for Christmas. A great time was had by all and I highly...

Our favourite local pub! We have been here several times now and always have the best experience! Amazing and friendly staff. Food is excellent and always a good selection on the menu. The seafood linguine is my favourite! Halloumi skewers for starters also delicious. Cannot...

Pre booked The Christmas Lunch Menu. On arrival received a very warm and friendly welcome. The venue was tastefully decorated adding to the charm of the building. Drinks, courses were served with utmost precision allowing time to digest and banter. The quality and presentation were...

Visited on 13th december for a birthday/xmas meal .. the visit was excellent from the minute we walked in..we reserved a table near the open log fire ..where we were served an excellent 3 course christmas set meal...every mouthful a delight .. The Bell never...

Once again 45 Members of Malvern Walking Group had their Celebratory Christmas Lunch at the Splendid Bell Inn at Lower Brockhampton, Worcester. Our meals, as always, were superb and brilliantly served by Lyndsey and her Great Kitchen Team and Serving Staff. The dining rooms were...

I came with my dad who was treating for a pre birthday meal, got to say probably the best steak I’ve ever had and the brownie was delightful, my dad had the seafood pasta and would definitely recommend it and the cheese course was perfect...

Arrived and were welcomed by friendly staff, shown to our rooms and the place was clean and tidy. Our room was spacious, teas, coffees, hot chocolate in a stand on the dresser which could be refilled at any time, fresh milk in our small fridge...

Lovely Sunday lunch home cooked ( hard to find nowadays) beef was lovely . Had Artisan breads to share while we wait which came with 3 different butters & oil/ balsamic dip Ice cream for after mango sorbet lovely Great service will return

We stayed here for one night as attending a wedding locally. Very kindly let us check in early so we could freshen up before the wedding. Room was spotless and comfortable with some nice touches such as small fridge with fresh milk and bottled water...

Went here with my wife the other day for lunch. We opted to have started and then share a ploughman's platter (which was an expensive starter) on top. I had the soup to start with and she had the calamari. When the ploughman's care it...

Amazing and friendly service. The staff were so attentive and requests were dealt with promptly. The menu is varied and reasonable. There is so much to choose from which is great. I had a chicken burger and the rest of the party had fish &...

A fantastic 2 night stay. Arrived just after 9pm. The kitchen was closed but they still rustled us some tasty sandwiches. The stairs however were very steep. Anyone with mobility problems would struggle. The room was spotless with everything you could want. Breakfast was delicious....

We love visiting this lovely, relaxed pub. The menu varies from season to season and the food is always great quality and incredible value - arriving in generous portions. The staff are always friendly, efficient and helpful. It has become one of our regular “go...

9 months without a poor review that's not bad I don't count the one about the smokey fire for the amount of customers they serve a day I think that's quite good don't think there's another pub in the surrounding area that has managed that...

We went for 'Date night/Steak night' last week - a great evening with six of us - food was excellent and wine was a mid week treat - exceptional value for money in a very comfortable environment

We had our first post lockdown drink and meal here - and it was heaven! It was a rare sunny day, just after the pubs had re-opened outdoors only. The new covered area, alongside the pub, is brilliant (and heated !). The lunchtime menu was incredible value. We had halloumi, with roasted veg and spicy hummus to start, followed by the steak, chips and salad. All were top quality, absolutely delicious, and I have to repeat again : incredible value. The service was friendly as well as efficient. We shall be regulars from now on ! Thank you The Bell !

Now this is what a pub should be! Local produce used throughout the menu with British and South African influence! We came to eat with our friends, after cooking our meal the chef came out to introduce the food gave us a brief history of his journey thus far, A truly inspirational chef and truly amazing food, we will be back!! 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We visited the bell this evening and we were so excited to be out at a pub again. Firstly I must say that the new outdoor heated shelter was brilliant, the staff were absolutely lovely and couldn't fault them at all. Unfortunately the food was poor. We ordered two ribs and a caesar salad. The ribs were incredibly fatty and full of cartilage. The caesar was pleasant enough but the two leaves of lettuce just wasn't enough- the salad itself should be the star, not the chicken. I am sorry to say that we were incredibly disappointed and left hungry. We would definitely return for a drink but not sure about food for now.

Fantasist new outdoor shelter. Great service, brilliant staff, great beer, everything we need for a local. Well done to the bell for making an incredible experience for the village

We visited the pub twice before lock down at Christmas and had 2 great meals with friendly service in a lovely pub. I had cod and chips first time and slow cooked ribs next, both were excellent and delicious, other family members had same and other items off the menu and none of us were disappointed. Not forgetting some lovely beers, it cheered us up during this sad time.

We have a Christmas meal every year and this was the best ever. Super quality and such attentive staff. Very safe during such difficult times just great to get out again and have such a lovely evening.

Amazing staff , the pubs Christmas decorations inside and outside are amazing . Such a lovely vibe . And the food was excellent. We booked our next meal there before we left 😊

Just got back from a one night stay at the Bell Inn Broadheath and can't rate it highly enough.Lovely tastefully decorated room with a really cosy restaurant and bar area, reassuringly everywhere was very clean. A relaxing atmosphere was created by an open fire and beautifull Christmas decorations throughout. The food was delicious with plenty of choice, amply served together with a wide selection of beers, wines and spirit, the prossecco a must.The staff were all efficient and friendly a really great team. Needless to say we will definitely be planning another visit soon.

I went to the Bell with a friend on the 2nd of November to celebrate her birthday before lockdown and we had a lovely time. The bell is a beautiful pub nesseled into broadheath. The food we were severed was excellent and we can both highly recommend the fillet steak and the seafood tagilatelle. The Baileys cheesecake we also had was another level of delicous. We had an absolutely lovely time. All the staff were smiling under their masks which was easy to see. If you have not visited the Bell I highly recommend it; especially a cosy fireside table.

What can we say.. food excellent 5*****... service is probably the best we have experienced in worcester.. lovely atmosphere to top it off ... cannt recommend enough ..

Despite being locals, we have never given our local a try before (shame on us). What a fantastic Sunday lunch we have just had, with the vegetable side dishes every bit as good as the roast (important to us). The puddings were heavenly too. The tables were very well spaced out and the staff worked so hard but with a great sense of humour too. Special thanks to Charlie who was an excellent waiter. We will return!

I would say this has been my best meal out in a long time, food was excellent and staff despite having to wear face coverings were happy & helpful. Didn’t have to wait ages for food and as I could see into the kitchen know it was freshly prepared. It was that good I’ve booked to go again!!

Enjoyed the Sunday roast turkey option with vegetables being carrots, cauliflower cheese, broccoli and roast/ new potatoes. We were comfy sat in the lounge near the fireplace and the staff were helpful, friendly and attentive.