The Bell Inn in North Devon

This menu is full of choice and each option looks freshly cooked. The portion size is great for someone looking for a good hearty meal. Finally somewhere that knows how to stock a decent selection of cider. Proper english apple cider seems to be hard to come by these days. But what devon is not lacking in is local cider makers and The Bell Inn has clearly found these local brands. To top it all off Service was fantastic

When we arrived we found parking available opposite the pub but walking to the pub entrance we was met with a group of men shouting and swearing being with my pregnant partner and elderly mother they was some what concerned by this and we nearly left before entering.We entered the pub and received a warm welcome by the lad behind the bar and also a older lady who was the waitress The food was very good especially the fish dish I had off the specials menu

I want to write a terrible review but I cant...If I tell you that after driving for 4hrs I received the warmest of welcomes. If I say that the atmosphere, food, beer and service was faultless and some of the best I've ever had. If I say the locals were friendly and a pleasure to meet you'll want to go to this pub. I don't want you to go. I want this pub to myself. It truly is a gift of a find and it was a pleasure to stay there. Thank-you to Lynn and the staff for being great hosts even when it might have been difficult given the circumstances. I wish you all well and hope to come back soon.

We booked a table for 5 on a Friday night at the Bell Inn following a review of the menu online. The pub is family run and was busy with diners and drinkers when we arrived. Though we were 20mins early, we were led to our table and offered the menus. We had selected this pub as the menus offered different items than your usual pub fare and had a significantly better vegetarian menu than any of the major chains. Two local ales were on tap and were very well priced as well as the usual drinks. We ordered a beef and chicken burgers, chipotle chicken and spincach and aubergine lasagne. The burgers came with a multitude of toppings which you could choose up to three. My burger came with cheese, fried onions and grilled peppers and was perfectly done, slightly crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The chipotle chicken was excellent coming with the best pickled cucumbers being slightly sweet. The chicken burgers were very good as well as the lasagne. We all had chips which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Homemade coleslaw finished all the dishes apart from the lasagne. All the meals were enormous and none of us could finish them which was disappointing! We ordered a single pudding to go as there no more room!The whole experience was excellent and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The Bell is what a good local pub is all about, friendly staff, great drinks, superb home cooked food and a lively atmosphere. I am gutted that I am not a local as I would be there all of the time! Book your table and you will not be dissappointed.

I was really looking forward to visiting this pub and it didn’t disappoint. Set in a wonderful historic village the pub has plenty of atmosphere, a vast collection of gins, great beers and fab food. A real gem!

Good food, welcoming atmosphere reasonably priced. Classic village pub feel! Great service staff were amazing, food came fast and tasted amazing.

What a great discovery this Inn was! Brilliant service, delicious food and exceptional value. Loads of different menu items, with great specials and themed nights. Great Sunday Roast, and the Nutella cookie dough is my new favourite dessert! A really well stocked bar with some local options too. Will be back time and again.

We booked a table for Saturday for Lunch . Pub was very friendly and dog friendly too. We sat in the lovely conservatory with amazing views. Service was very good food came up quickly, we both chose the build a burger. It was lush a lovely touch being able to chose your 3 toppings. Triple cooked chips were delicious. All very filling for £12.95. Managed to share a cheesecake for dessert. We will definitely be back for a second visit. Great food, service and value for money.

We went on a cold, wet and miserable Wednesday evening and we were immediately warmed and cheered up by the friendly greeting and service given.Good quality food and wine menu on offer (a bit low on fish choices), excellent beers and a very good environment.Thank you and we will be back.

Had the pleasure of dining out at the lovely Bell Inn at Chittlehampton last week. Went there for a business meeting - but as it was lunchtime and I was starving, I decided to get some food. After looking at what was on offer, I decided to go for something that was on their specials board: the 'Greedy Pig burger, which came with chips and onion rings.About 25-minutes later, my wait was rewarded with the most amazing of sights. Stacked carefully, but quite large, was this burger that, at first glance, was obviously not your average burger. Two beautiful brioche buns contained a combination of bacon, pulled pork, cheese, and gherkins. The quantity was one thing to behold but upon biting into the meat, my tastebuds immediately alerted me to the fact that, what I was now chewing on, was indeed meat of a very high quality - and that it had been cooked expertly by someone who knew exactly what they were doing.To say the meat was simply delicious would be doing it a great disservice. It was easily the best burger I've ever had in my life; the combination of meat perfectly complemented one another, the pulled pork just melted in your mouth - with a satisfyingly smoky, yet at the same time, sweet flavour that lingered. And the. bacon was top-notch too, with a generous slice of mature cheddar cheese lying in wait to round off your burger experience with perfection.When I went to pay afterwards, I complimented the chef, and then found out from the guy at the bar that the pub uses two steamers to cook the meat - each one costing around £12k! This process, I believe, is something that is used in certain parts of the US and involves the meat being cooked for at least 12 hours. Whatever the exact methodology is used, I can easily testify that the results are out of this world!Sorry to all those other burger restaurants that have opened up in Exeter over the last five years or so, but The Bell Inn beats you all by a country mile. Based on this amazing meal, and from what my friend said about their excellent longstanding reputation, I will definitely be coming back to this place to try something else on their menu. Highly recommended!

Wonderful food, great menu choice, piping hot food with plenty of vegetables. Staff are always friendly and cheerful even though they are always so busy Highly recommend for Sunday roast. Great value for money too

The Bell Inn was excellent, great service, a really lovely welcome and the tables were decorated for my wife’s birthday celebration without me asking,really thoughtful. The food was excellent, great sized portions for both adults and kids, all round great pub and fantastic staff. Happy Christmas.

Honestly incredible food had to come back twice on our holiday! Would recommend a million times over great veggie & vegan options. Amazing specials and great value for money!

Definitely one to book in advance and travel to! We met friends here for a weeknight meal in September and thoroughly enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and good pub grub. Exmoor Ales on tap.

A stunning pub in a lovely location. Food was excellent and plenty of it. The home made desserts were very filling. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

We visited while staying nearby in South Molton. Came as 2 adults & 2 children. Lovely play area, high chairs provided, and the chicken burger i had was one of the best id had for a long while. Shame we don't live local as we would come a lot more often, but would revisit if we return to the area.

We were on family holiday in North Molton last week and on the only rainy day of the week we decided to go out for a traditional pub lunch and decided on The Bell based on good reviews. The pub was busy for a Thursday but we were welcomed in and shown to a large table big enough to accommodate our party of 6 adults, a toddler and a baby. Between the group we all chose different meals and without exception every meal was outstanding. The waiting staff were very busy but politely kept us informed of how long our meals would be.Overall this was a fantastic family pub meal. Thanks you to all at The Bell.

We have been working all day and decided last minute to go to The Bell as we had stayed there before snd also given it a 5 star rating.My wife phoned, was told last orders were 2030 but if we rang back with our order and be in as quick as we can they would serve us. At that time we were knee deep in a drainage pit so would have to shower and change and a 20 min driveWhen i phoned up, the gentleman on the phone said we had to be there by 2030, pretty much get there or no service. I explained about the earlier call with my wife but was still told last orders 2030. Won't go back now and wont take visitors either.Some flexibility or keep consistent messaging.

Staying in North Devon we have frequented every other day. Always a warm welcome. Great choice of food & drinks. Lovely space indoor & out. Great steak this evening with top class Cider This pub is a must for everyone

Lunch with family friends. Sat out in the conservatory which was lovely. With an elderly couple one who is a non drinker. They had been many times before. We had been once before. Cup of tea had been the preference but was told not to waste our money as it had been mentioned before that the machine only gave half a cup and they wasn’t joking literally half a cup about the amount of a strong expresso. Would have complained but our friends found it too embarrassing. A VERY expensive cup of tea. It was the only thing that let them down. The food was excellent

We were 30 mins late but table was saved for us, place was packed with a lovly atmosphere, waitress was very attentive, husband had a build yourself burger i had chilli, it was great

For a birthday meal, we were recommended to dine here by a local Air BnB host - their recommendation was superb. Lovely friendly staff, a beautiful location overlooking the mid Devon countryside, first class food and a good selection of local ales to choose from.For our dessert, the staff brought out cheesecake with a candle and sang Happy Birthday - ALL the customers sitting around joined in to create a magical moment. Bravo The Bell Inn, truly wonderful!!

Lovely pub with nice conservatory area for dining in and a great garden. Food was very good. Good value for money. Recommended.

Amazing pub, great food and such lovely staff! Found this little beaut whilst staying down the road and have to say everything was faultless! Such polite staff, food was good size portions without being overpriced! We will definitely be back when next in the area!

I dropped by on the off chance of a table for 2 having not booked. I know - trying to get a table in Devon in August at the weekend without booking during Covid! What was I thinking? Luckily for us, even though they were booked out, after deciding to stay for a drink anyway we were offered a table. Both chose the fish and chips - sounds simple but this was not only a huge portion but the batter was so crispy and the chips were great. Your choice of mushy (yuck) or garden peas. Such lovely hard working staff - they were nonstop for the 3 hours we were there (stayed for another drink!) and smiley and friendly all the time. Great pub atmosphere too. So lucky to have this as my "almost" local now that I live in Devon.

We were staying at Millbrook Estate a few miles away in the middle of nowhere so didn’t have any idea where to go for an evening meal, we chose this place and so glad we did. The staff were super friendly and very quick even though the place was rammed we still managed to be seated and served quickly without making a prior reservation. Food was exceptional and the garden area was very spacious and very nice. Recommended.

I used to live near the village many years ago now and always drop in for a drink or food when visiting the area. Always a lovely welcome and proper pub experience in a beautiful Devon village.

Really impressed with this place! Took the family for a meal whilst on holiday and the service was excellent - friendly, efficient and familiar. The food was amazing - home cooked pub food to a high standard and generous portion sizes. I tried the ‘dirty fries’ which were the best I have had. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely meal here. Two families and two dogs. Experienced a warm welcoming atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive despite being very busy. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely lunch in this great pub. Lovely burger and curry with good selection of drinks on offer in a Covid safe environment. Very friendly staff. Make sure you pop in if you are in the area.

Visited while on holiday in the area. Good food, generous portions and friendly, efficient staff. The garden and views were a bonus.

Really lovely location, the staff and management very attentive and chatty.Food was simply magnificent. Lovely homemade food with great portion sizes.The outside area at the rear makes this pub the real package.We are only staying in the area for a week, but will visit again before we leave.If you like football or cricket, take in all the memorabilia as it's an attraction in itself.We didn't try them, but there seems to be every possible GIN available too.Certainly one for future visits to Devon.A real gem and make sure you book to avoid disappointment. ‍‍‍

Another very good lunch here today.Glad I rang to check if open for lunch as Trip adviser said they were shut till 18.00, they were also very busy so booking a table was necessary!Had their curry and OH had fresh crab both really good. Good portion size, if very hungry try the pulled pork burger it's huge and yummy ( had it last time!). Attentive service food us cooked to order so if busy you do have to wait but I like that. Staff in masks and tables still with plastic barriers it was good to get up and pay bill at the bar.Beet well kept and good recommendation from barman too.

Great old traditional pub with a good feel and atmosphere. Very friendly staff who are hand to help. A menu you would expect to find in a pub. The food is good and portions are very generous.

Super impressed! Service was excellent from booking the table to service on the restaurant. Food was excellent- great variety and excellent portion sizes. The site is also lovely with great outside area and play space for kids. Very highly recommended.

Great food, lovely cider and the people were so friendly. Please ignore the 2star review because they’ve all had Covid so they had to shut. It was the best pub meal we’ve had for such a long time.

We booked a table at The Bell Inn, following a recommendation from the holiday cottage we were staying in at nearby Landkey. The variety on the menu was great, with lots of ‘specials’ too. I assume it was the manager who took our order, he was super accommodating with our somewhat fussy daughter - thank you! Food was delicious, and huge portions too. All in all a lovely meal, and we would thoroughly recommend - book in advance if you can.

We had been here before and it was great, so when visiting Devon again a table for 4 was booked for Sat 17th July, and telephone numbers given and a taxi for us all booked locally too. Imagine our horror after a 20/25 minute taxi ride to find that it was closed with a notice of apology outside about how sorry they were especially if anyone had travelled - we had - and we suddenly had to make different plans. No doubt if they had been open as normal and our party hadn’t turned up a phone call would have been made to check where we were. I appreciate times are difficult and probably a Covid related issue, but surely a phone call could have been made. Better still some indication on their advertising sign on the main road. Very disappointing.

Lovely meal at lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary,sat outside in the sunshine,food choices good and generous portions,would certainly recommend,good to see it survived during these troubled times

We visited on a Sunday evening as part of our holiday to Devon. We rang ahead to make a booking as there were seven of us and the lady on the phone was very accommodating. Arrived and had a friendly welcome, were shown to our table and had drinks and food orders made promptly. There was something on the menu that suited everyone in our party despite our varied preferences. We didn’t order starters and that was just as well as the dinners were huge, no one went hungry! The food came out in good time as well. It was all clearly freshly cooked. One of our party had a burger from the build a burger menu where you could choose exactly what you wanted in it. Worked perfectly for a fussy eater! We then had desserts, cookie dough was gorgeous and so was the ice cream, portions again very generous. Couldn’t fault this place, staff were lovely and all very clean.

Great food, excellent service and very good value for money to boot. Highly recommended Warning, meals are large

We were recommended this local pub by Fiona and Johnathon at Higher Biddacott farm where we were staying for a couple of days for our wedding anniversary. What an amazing little pub. I work in hospitality and have done so since I left school(over 30 years).Everything about it from the staff who are very professional and attentive nothing was a problem, the covid practices that were in place,the vast array of food selection and the quality of food to the acceptance of dogs either inside or out is outstanding. We found a quiet little corner ,under the pagoda, in the garden to enjoy a drink and some food with our 2 greyhounds.The garden looks over a beautiful landscape and is just perfect.Very highly recommended. We will be back again!! Thank you all so much for your service over the last 2 days. I know its been a really hard year in hospitality but whatever you are doing, you are doing it right ❤

We are currently holidaying in the area and stumbled on this gem of a pub tonight. The welcome was really warm and friendly and the food amazing. We ordered the Katsu Poke Bowl and Homemade Lasagne and both dishes were superb and the potions really generous. In fact we loved the pub and food that much we have booked to go back on Thursday night before we head home on Friday........says it all!

What a gem this place is . It’s popular, so we called ahead and booked . Glad we did . Firstly the welcome and service is great . The menus changes with specials regularly. The food is really good and a very reasonable prices . We had two round of drinks , two lovely mains and I had change from forty quid !!Dogs are welcome and this was evident from the customers , out the back is a delightful beer garden , beautifully decorated.Just go when your anywhere near , you won’t be disappointed

First day back INSIDE...what a lovely feeling that was and the staff all seemed happy about it too. Lovely caring staff and great food. We sat in the new extension bit at the back, doors all open so all felt happy. Nice little playground for our 2 year old grandson. All in all a good night out and certainly went back feeling rather full!

This place is absolutely amazing, can’t fault anything about it.The choice on the menu is extremely varied and there is something for every taste. The portions are absolutely enormous, and the prices are reasonable to say the least.Every single member of staff we interacted with, (and that was many), was extremely polite and friendly. The place was really busy, but everyone was working flat out and ensured that we didn’t have too long a wait. The quality of the food was extremely good, and we can recommend the lasagne, scampi, burgers, gammon, and macaroni cheese. As you can see, we ate there a lot during our stay! If we had to complain about anything it would be that the portions were too large! But we’re not grumbling about that! In all honesty it’s one of the best pubs we’ve ever been to for food.

On holiday in the area amazing food great service definitely worth a visit. Very Covid safe thank you

Had a delicious lunch here with perfect range of choices for 2 fussy kids and their vegan parents! Both the vegan and the meat burgers were amazing. Really helpful and friendly service too - our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer as we arrived just an hour before they were due to close. Highly recommended.

Being on holiday in Devon, we’ve been for dinner as a family on a very short notice. I forgot/lost my mask and thankfully was given one by the bar staff without trouble. We sat outside in a lovely rustic atmosphere. Service was rapid and our food arrived quickly too. Everything we ordered was delicious and the portions were massive! What a brilliant find. We’ve booked again for the next day. I can highly recommend this lovely place.

We try to visit The Bell as much as we can as the food is to die for, we always have great service and really enjoy the atmosphere. Highly recommend the roast dinner and a brownie for afters!!!! 10/10

Many pubs have sacrificed their drinking locals in favour of turning their establishments into glorified restaurants, which is a shame if you just want a pub that retains its locals, its character and that offers good grub as well.The Bell manages to balance all these things and maintain a good family (and family run) pub that stocks excellent beers and a huge array of wines and spirits at very reasonable prices, with a full, pub grub menu, again at prices that don't make your eyes water.And if you just want to pop in for a pint, you can do that too. A great garden tops it all off. Lovely pub.

The best pub I have ever been to! From the moment you enter the pub you are made to feel welcome and staff could not be nicer or more friendly. The food is amazing and very reasonable priced with a large menu and daily specials. The outside area at the back is really nice and plenty of outside tables with some undercover with heaters. Will definitely be coming back very soon.

What an amazing family run pub with the most delicious food! The service is always incredible and nothing is too much. The pub garden is the perfect setting for a pint in the sunshine and the Sunday roast is the best around! Couldn’t recommend this pub enough.Can’t wait until my next visit. Well done The Bell!

Visited this beautiful pub on Saturday. So loved it that my husband snd I asked if they had a room for the following Sunday night. Although they were very busy the landlord said they had one. He brought the booking diary to our table and it was clear for Sunday night. We offered a deposit and booked a table for dinner. Today Tuesday, we received a phone call from the land lady to say that they were fully booked and therefore we could not now stay. On questioning her she said it was her fault as she had forgotten to write in the booking diary. She did recommend somewhere else in the village but it would have been courteous as she admitted it was her mistake if she offered to make the booking for us. We think that this is a very poor service and why did it take three days to come back to us ? It should have been immediate. If this is how the pub considers their custom it is not worth going to. Do not trust this pub.

Food was very good, and the strawberry cheesecake is an absolute must. Only slight grumble was the wait, food took a while to be served to our table and the service was a little unorganised.

What a lovely pub to visit for many reasons!1) Covid safe! Hand sanitiser is available, QR codes and a book for signing in, lots of space between tables2) the location, lots of parking, lovely inside space and a brilliant garden with views over the countryside3) the people! All of the staff are great, they were rushed off their feet but were still friendly, chatty and helpful 4) food and drink!! The nicest roast lamb dinner followed by homemade strawberry cheesecake.... amazing! 5) dog and child friendly The Bell Inn is, without doubt a 5 out of 5 star pub!

Lovely local village pub serving a great menu of home made quality food. Friendly staff and Decent Pricing. Will definitely come next time I come to the area. The pub was very organised for COVID, allowing me to feel safe and secure. Thanks!

The young lad who served us was churlish and rude. Food arrived late and service with a snarl. Amd the were commenting about us as we left. I always leave tips but wish I had not. Very dissapointing as this could be a lovely pub. But it is not shame

First meal out since lockdown, and it did not disappoint! Sarters and mains were absolutely delicious! Great little pub and well worth the visit

Fantastic pub in a gorgeous location. First time eating out since lockdown and so glad we chose to visit The Bell. We were made to feel very welcome and thr pub and beer garden are spotless. The beer garden is dog friendly, spacious and plenty of seating undercover and in the sunshine. Our food was delicious the menu had lots of choice. I had the fish and chips it was lovely.The staff definitely make the pub all of them friendly, hard working and very helpful.

Smashing traditional looking pub. Friendly welcome and a warm farewell, and everything done properly in between.Good food, the Fat Santa burgers were amazing. Starters and puds also delicious. Top marks to the kitchen. The bill was very reasonable too. I will sample the ale next time.Will definitely go again.

My partner and I booked a table for 2 prior to Lockdown 2.0 making the most some great local pubs near where we were staying, The Bell Inn did not disappoint! A great location this quirky local pub was a great find, we sat in the dining area at the rear of the pub which was clean, light and modern, the specials board on display had a great selection of dishes to choose from! Our food was fresh, hot and delicious, I chose the 'Hells Bells' burger from the specials which was superb! Friendly service and good value the portions left us with no room for dessert despite being tempted by the puddings on offer! A must visit!

After spending the morning getting wet at the local quad biking centre we had a late luncheon at this quirky pub. As other reviews have said the interior of this pub is unique - everything from a boars head, football shirts and cricket bats can be found on the wall. As some would say there is something for everyone.That can also be said for the extensive menu which our soon to be teenage son George scanned for his favourite burger and chips - he is nothing but not predictable is our George! The food was very tasty and nothing was left on our plates - even if I did have to eat three pots of coleslaw! The staff were very friendly and efficient and our basset hound Dudley loved exploring the nooks and crannies and meeting the locals.If you are in the area it is well worth a visit.

We visited just before Halloween. Initially I was a little put off by the quirky interior- lots of stuffed animals everywhere. However we were seated in the conservatory which had much more muted decor! My husband ordered the Hells Bells pulled pork burger. It was delicious. I had the vegetarian lasagne, which was homemade and very filling. My husband had brownie and ice cream for dessert. All in all. Fantastic food, great service, and very reasonably priced. We will be back!

OMG who else is open on a Sunday eve? And fabulous roast lamb on the menu. You are a God-send. Best restaurant in the area by far and such a cozy pub.

We are here twice in the space of four days as we were staying just over the road - we would not have come back a second time had it not been so good though!There is a varied menu and specials which change daily. On our first visit my partner had the beer battered fish and said the chips were the best he'd ever had. I had the veggie chilli which was lovely. The second time it was a Sunday and we had the slow roast lamb shoulder and the Moroccan lamb salad. Both were excellent.We enjoyed the beer and the local cider. Service at this family run pub was friendly, customer focused and efficient. Excellent Covid procedures in place and very responsive when we emailed to book a table.

Really great people and place but the food wasn’t great. Really oily fried popadum. Overcooked chicken in the curry and rubbish bhaji. Perhaps as a British Indian I’m too harsh regarding western curries....my husband’s lamb shank was ok despite a lot of garlic (5-6 entire cloves). My daughters food was dreadful - I felt so guilty when I tried her sausage - it was just fat with such a low percentage of meat and the chips were awful - very obviously frozen. I could’ve overlooked our average food but to have really really awful food for little bodies is just really sad. Sorry guys your service and welcome was great.

Visited for lunch on a Saturday - not only was the food absolutely delicious and the staff lovely and friendly, we both felt completely safe in this covid-world! Hats off to the team, clearly working extremely hard under very challenging circumstances yet still managing to deliver fantastic food & brilliant service whilst keeping their customers safe. Go and support them, you won’t be disappointed!!

Four of us went here today for lunch, the food was of generous proportions and beautifully cooked and presented.It’s staffed by caring well trained people who are attentive and ensure your experience of eating out is a memorable one. I’m honest with all of my reviews so give this little gem a try, you won’t be disappointed. 10/10 on every aspect. Thanks, we’ll be back soon.

Popped in for lunch on Thursday, went back for dinner Friday. Great service in these strange times and absolutely amazing food. To quote my sister “quite possibly one of the best creme brûlée’s I’ve ever had”

Visited for an evening meal with our 2 Italian Spinone dogs, as this pub is dog friendly. Absolutely fantastic evening from point of entering everyone was very welcoming and super friendly. The menu is great with some veggie options (for the Mrs) and superb specials board. I settled for the Ribeye and my partner had the veggie lasagna and the food was awesome. Their not shy with portions either, for a Monday night it was busy for a village pub so I'd strongly recommend that you definitely book in advance. We will definitely visit again...its great when you find a pub the is very well support by the local villagers plus some tourist trade. Keep up the great work...

Absolutely don't miss a meal here, if you're in the area!!I'm just sad we don't live very close. Gorgeous village, a must see! Pub has a great space - outside and conservatory and bar lounge tables, so plenty of choice where to sit (gets busy though so book a table!) orchard, pool room and kids play area (set well away so still comfy for adults to sit outside) Brilliant menu, staff couldn't do enough to help, polite, friendly, nothing too much trouble. Atmosphere in pub was still that of a jolly local, despite it clearly being such a popular place!We had curries and lasagne. Amazing portions, homemade hearty grub. I'll be raving about this place for a long time yet.

Set in the square of a surprisingly bigger village than I first expected and it was pleasantly busyish given it was a Weds eve. Ok so the decor isn't to everyones tastes i'm sure, with the taxidermy, and some of those were funky victorian crossbreeds. For me I liked it. Homely pleasant environment without being prententious, just a good country pub. Out the back was a great conservatory area and an amzing garden going off the rear, all newly renovated. Dinner was great, service was equally so. Portion sizes very good. Surprisingly I went for Korma, although fully expecting a rather bland creamy affair this has curry leaves and cinnamon stick, amazing, particulalrly with the side dish of chilli to zip it up a bit more. Very accommodating and overall would definitely go back. Gutted the pheasant had sold out but we were happy with other options available.

Absolutely over the moon with the experience! Being vegetarian, the staff understood our requirements and ensured to give us a lot of options. Lynn specifically really made our night great to ensure we were seated in more comfortable places.The staff behind the bar also had a friendly smile and made us feel welcome.

We dined here tonight, a beautiful, quaint old pub with a conservatory and garden for children and dogs all welcome. Set in a lovely village with parking on the square opposite. Quality of steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. Service and welcome faultless. Wished we were here longer as we would certainly be back there.

Really great meal in a very friendly pub, lots of choice on the menu. Highly recommend a visit to this pub and it’s beautiful village.

We arrived an hour before our reservation but were happy to sit outside to eat as the weather was lovely for al fresco dining.The food choice was good with generous portions and it was all really tasty.A huge selection of drinks too - probably the biggest gin selection I’ve seen in a regular pub.

We stopped there for dinner this evening and so pleased we did. The service and the food was superb. Mark was so pleasant and accommodating even with everything that we are all going through. Covid-19

Very friendly, excellent choice and service. Home cooked tasty meals. Recommend the roasts, burgers, steak.

We ate here twice in the last week and found the food and service fantastic we would definitely come again when we are in the area

Excellent food very good friendly efficient service. Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely visit again when in the area.

We were lucky to book a table for 6, at last minute notice . The landlord was friendly and welcommimg and the food was excellant Highly recommended

We booked a table for 6 and had 3 dogs with us and were made to feel welcome. We were seated in the garden. The food was of restaurant standard (rather than good pub fayre)So nice to have great, well priced food in a welcoming setting

Wonderful freshly prepared food delivered in a friendly safe environment. A great evening for locals and vacationers alike.

Whilst holidaying in Devon we visited this pub for Sunday lunch and the food was superb, the staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. They also have a massive outdoor beer garden with a play area so added bonus if you have children and a dog like us. We enjoyed it that much that we went back.

On arrival we were greeted with a very warm greeting, the atmosphere was very positive and we were immediately shown to a table. However, when our food arrived we found that the onion rings and chips were very greasy and crunchy as if they had been over fried. This did leave us feeling rather sick and bloated.

I stopped here for lunch and the food is excellent. I had a chickpea burger and it was very good, it tasted homemade. The beer is well kept with 2 guest ales. I also noticed the selection of spirits behind the bar is very extensive, one of the largest in the area.The interior of the pub is very historical and immaculately maintained. The village of chittlehampton is interesting as well, with a massive church around a village square.

Amazing sunday lunch quality homemade food and the best apple and blackberry crumble ever ! Will definitely return x

We have been going to the Bell for 15 years and frankly they are consistently spot on.Very good real ale selection. wine and spirit. Food is very good and not expensive. Service is excellent! The building is a classic, and the surroundings are set in a very beautiful village square of thatched houses and a stunning church. Out back is a large beer garden with a view! If your coming to North Devon on holiday a visit to the Bell is a must.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, excellent roast beef, excellent ale & the staff are very attentive. This what an English Pub should be!

We absolutely love The Bell, amazing atmosphere (even on a weekday!), fantastic food and friendly staff! We visit The Bell on a very frequent basis and we are never disappointed! Definitely worth a trip!

Great choice of beer and ale plus loads of gin and exotic spirits. Friendly locals and specials board. I had Santa Burger! We had two tales of 6 and the staff were great. Not expensive.

We used to live near this pub and would pop in for their lovely roast. We used to sit in the lovely garden at the back. Popped in recently and the pub was still as efficient as ever. Good tasty mealsMeal

I visited The Bell Inn Saturday Evening for a birthday treat and I have to say I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere, excellent food and the most helpful staff you could wish for, I even got a rendition of Happy Birthday what a treat. I will most definitely be recommending this Gem to all my friends and look forward to visiting again in the future

It's about time I wrote a review of this awesome pub I've been frequenting it for years, you really cant fault the food it's gone from strength to strength over the last year or two. the landlords always remember my name and my drinkmakes it feel like a home from home

Went here for dinner. We read the reviews and thought it would be good. What a mistake. The waitress knew nothing about the food she served us.

Had a meal tonight in shittlehamholt bell end pub inn

Busy Saturday evening visit. Glad we had a table in the conservatory area so way from the hustle and bustle of a popular pub. Such good friendly service. Didn't have to wait long before tucking into the generous portions. A few items weren't available because of an imminent menu change. Looking forward to our next visit.

We really enjoy this place but it is always busy so book! The food is not complicated but done very well the range of drinks is very good, try the Fanny Bramble if you like cider.

Excellent choice of menu and the staff were more than helpful and polite. The food was served within 15 minutes of ordering and you get a very big portion. Would go again 100% if we stayed in that part of the world again