The Bell Inn cawston in Broadland

First time here the staff were welcoming and friendly on arrival and service was very good We ordered a three course meal and the food was presented well and was fresh and hot and brought to the table with a smile great value for money with a fabulous menu we could not find fault with anything will definitely be back 😋 👍

JUST STAYED FOR LONG WEEKEND THE VILLAGE PUB IS GREAT VERY FRIENDLY STAFF AND LOCALS THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND GOOD PORTIONS,GOOD SELECTION OF BEER ALSO A LARGE SUNNY BEER GARDEN WE WILL STAY AGAIN NEXT YEAR

Nice traditional village local with friendly helpful staff and a real fire. Just what you need on a wet autumn day. I had a great roast pork dinner and it was great value at £11.95. Perfect crackling and also came with yummy apple sauce. Doesn’t come much better than this! Good choice of puddings. Nice to see Bakewell tart and bread and butter pudding alongside the more usual sticky toffee.

Lovely village pub selling some great home cooked food. I went for the steak and ale pie which was very tasty. There is a good choice of food on the menu and desserts too. Atmosphere was good and staff were friendly. I am returning again this weekend!

Lovely traditional cosy pub , great food, really good value! The service was exemplary considering just one young girl was doing everything! We are regulars at eating out and are so pleased to have had a great experience here as this will now be a favourite "local" to pop in for lunch or dinner. Menu is great, I really struggled to choose ! So many things I want to try ! Well done to all the staff and management at The Bell !

Only a five minute drive from where we were staying on holiday at Haveringland Hall. Considered ourselves very fortunate to have this gem of a pub restaurant nearby. The Bell is a typical old fashioned village pub and we ate here most nights during our week stay because the food is good and there is a large and varied menu. We tried the special board prawn curry, fish and chips, Cromer crab salad all were very tasty and generous portion size. The mega chocolate indulgence ice cream sundae was superb. All the staff were friendly and efficient. COVID regs were adhered to and we felt relaxed and safe. Well done THE BELL!!

We visited the Bel at Cawston on the 12th July 2021 for a Sunday lunch and as the title says it was the worst Sunday lunch meal we have EVER had. We arrived in good time for our booked table and the staff were great very friendly we chose a table in the garden, however the time it took to get our order in was quite long and when the Beef roasts arrived they were at best only just warm, my wife's meat was mostly fat and gristle the veg on both plates was raw and cold and the gravy was water thin barely brown. We have been in the hospitality trade and know how hard it is to produce good meals. We did not complain at the time but called in again to tell them about the meal, the outcome was not what we were expecting as we had been (before lock down ) regular customers eating there every Sunday evening for around 7 years. It is with a heavy hart that I am posting this on trip adviser it is not something that I would normally do.

we came across the bell coming back from the supermarket, we stopped i ran in to view the menu which has something for everyone you cannot fail to find something to eat here. I booked a table for 7 pm the staff were so helpful and curious through your visit. nothing too much troubledefinitely be coming back before we head home next week i had the hunters chicken and my husband had the ribs

We took our friends out for an evening meal to say thank for letting us stay at their house. They recommended the pub. We ordered and sat in the garden which looked like a walled garden with its brick walls on one side. We were advised there were large parties of people so there would be a wait for our food. We thanked the staff for letting know. The food arrived after what seemed an average wait hot and fresh, substantial size delivered by smiling staff. They were large portions with homemade salads and dressings accompanying.

I visited here with my family just on the off chance and I am so glad we did. The menu choices are excellent with a very good specials board too, the staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you. Great choice of beers and ales, all in all a very nice evening and cant wait to go back.

Have been to the bell a few times and found the food to be quite nice though a bit hit and miss, a friendly welcome is not something you will get at the Bell unless you're a friend of the management!

Food was cold not very nice and staff very rude and not very friendly wont be visiting again until it's under new management

We visited the bell for a family meal and were very disappointed. The food was tasteless and cold. The staff were rude and more interested in chatting than serving customers. Won’t be returning.

Llamamos un viernes por la noche a este típico pub del pueblo para comer y beber, y quedamos encantados con las opciones que se ofrecen. No solo hay una amplia gama de cosas para elegir en el menú diario, sino que también hay un conjunto maravillosamente diferente de opciones en los 'Tableros Especiales' (¡3 tableros en total!).Tuve el tocino de hígado y cebollas con puré de papas y una buena selección de verduras cocidas, y mi esposa tenía linguini de cangrejo de río con ensalada. Ambas comidas estaban recién hechas, muy calientes y deliciosas. Buena relación calidad-precio también.

Aunque he vivido en el área durante 10 años, nunca nos hemos aventurado en la Campana hasta hoy. La familia de cuatro integró para una cena en la tarde del domingo en la ruta a casa. Uno de nosotros es vegetariano y había algunas muy buenas opciones en el menú. La comida tardó un poco en llegar, pero era obvio que todas nuestras comidas eran caseras y cocinadas por orden, de ahí la espera, que bien valió la pena. Las raciones eran buenas y la orden de patatas fritas era enorme. 4 comidas principales generosas y 2 rondas de bebidas por un poco más de 50 fue una excelente relación calidad-precio. Ahora será un visitante regular.

Popped in last min thing just because we wanted some home cooked food with veggies and was not let down ,yummy Great price too :)

Breakfast at a wetherspoons is pretty much the same and although this was good the bacon not being griddle like it is in the glass house means the glass house is defo the best wetherspoons in norwich for breakfast.

Was staying locally to Cawston and was recommended this pub for its fresh food. Pubs as they used to be ....for families, company and good food and drink. The footy was on at the time and the villagers and incomers were together cheering England on. Food dispensed hot and tastily cooked not faffy and fiddled with. Lots of gravy and good company. Bravo to the couple that have taken this pub on!

We thought we’d try a bit inland from the Norfolk coast and were very pleased, the pub itself was a typical village pub, not over done up in gastro fashion. My friend always likes steak which was not on that evenings menu but whilst waiting to be served the chef came out the kitchen carrying a huge plate with steak and all the works ! my friend asked if steak was available and she said it was and did he want serloin or rump, the rest of us had cottage pie, beef suet pudding and chicken masala all very nice and large portions. The desserts we had were sundaes, cheesecake, all large portions and tasty. All in all a very nice evening the lady behind the bar and the chef were great and told us about the history of the pub.

Really nice place and the food was good. The service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. If you are going to visit make sure they are open first, we went on Friday at 14:30 and they were closed, luckily the bus was passing so we got on it and went to Aylsham. Their website and TripAdvisor both have different times and both are wrong.

We arrived only for a drink in the first instance, a group of our friends are scheduled to have a meal here next week and we were asked to have a look at the menu before they went so they could see what sort of food they would be eating.

Lovely place. Staff obliging and bar loo-cals friendly enough. Good home-cooked food as a welcome change from the ubiquitous ‘gastro’ and expensive eating around here. Quiches were clearly home made and battered cod was fresh - not freezer food in other words. We had a bit of a food order ‘mix up’ but apologies were genuine so we left very happy. Fabulous beer garden with view of the church tower and swifts wheeling all around in the warm evening sky. As a local from Briston, meaning to call in for some time, it was a pleasant discovery. Will return for more of the well-kept East Anglian beers (Wherry superb) and that lovely garden before this long summer is out. With no hitches next time, it’ll be five stars. Thanks guys!

We often call in at The Bell at Cawston as we know we can guarantee getting a wholesome home cooked value for money meal. The staff are very friendly and good.The pub is a good old fashioned local nothing fancy, but again great proper home cooked food with veg.

We called in for lunch and there was a very good choice from soup to full meal. Staff were very friendly and the service was very good. It is an old fashioned village pub with good value food. We will go again for an evening meal as there is a different menu with even more choice.

Andy was has amazing customer service skills..... was ignored by other staff but he went above and beyond.... well done Andy

Went to the Bell Inn on Friday the 6th with some friends, we had been before and had high expectations, we were pleasantly surprised to find them exeeded, the food was delicious and the staff attentive, especially Penny whose help with the wine was much appreciated, we would not hesitate to recommend this lnn to people who are looking for some fine dining.

My husband, I and a friend went for lunch. We booked via the contact page online and got a very quick reply.

Visited this pub on three occasions this week. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. Good food, great local beers all at reasonable prices. A must place to visit.

Great little village pub, superb food everytime we visit and theres always a friendly welcome, eaten here on many occasions and have never been disappointed

A long overdue review, I visited Dec 29, 2016.

A favourite of ours when walking or cycling the disused railway from Aylsham. Excellent 'no nonsense' good local produce conjuring up a hearty Sunday lunch. A proper Norfolk country pub.

In a group of seven of us, we all enjoyed our meals along with desserts. You could tell the burgers were made of a quality mince (apparently from a local butcher), good gammon, filling giant yorkshire pud and even though the chips are oven cooked, they were still fairly tasty.

This lovely bar is a great place to go if you find yourself in this area. It has a good range of drinks from spirits to beers to ciders. It is a great place to go and have a quite drink. It has also got a Tv and radio... In addition to all this it is value for money as the do not try and sting you!

This is a fantastic country pub,traditional good food, NO GASTRO TREND FOOD. NO PUB CHAIN MENU, SO RARE IN TODAYS FAST FOOD CULTURE.Just fantastic home made food a varied menu suitable to all. The service is alway with a smile and the staff and owners "Brooke and drina" will always go the extra extra mile to make your meal fantastic.

Enjoyed early evening drinks here whilst staying nearby. Not busy but nice pub to enjoy a couple of pre dinner drinks in by the fire. Serves food not tried but looked home cooked.

Good pub (weatherspoons) good location, good value for money on drinks and food, nice city center location, will use again

The staff at The Bell Cawston catered for my dietary needs; I am a coeliac and provided a lovely gluten free evening meal. I was impressed that the chef actually took the time to confirm what I can and cannot eat. The food standard was high and the lamb roast was very good. This is defenitely be returning in the future.

Always a winner drink and dine here at least once a month. Choose upstairs for a dining experience and downstairs outside if it's fine for a drink.

It was 2:30 in the afternoon me and the wife decided that the busy part of the day is gone so decide to eat ordered the food it was 45 minutes to wait for the food when it came it was all dried up sent it back 30 minutes later It came back just as bad won't be eating there a again it's was terrible

I have been to this pub many times and I always eat when I visit. The food really is worth coming a long way for. Their roast lunches are really fabulous and not at all overpriced I would be happy to pay double the price. The owners are so friendly and welcoming as are all of the staff. This place is truly a little gem.

Gem of a place. Great value and menu choice good range of beers real pub atmosphere. Does what it says on the tin (or bottle). Four and a half of us nice steak, curry, burger and lasagne. Friendly attentive prompt service. Been back evenings always busy . Great.

A nice country pub, relaxed, serving good home cooked food, good menu with specials board, selection of beers, a very pleasant evening and dinner.

We went here for a meal on a Sunday evening. We were served good food at reasonable prices, by professional staff. A good place to eat if you are in this area.

1 star if you're here for a nice quiet meal. 5 stars if you're getting messy with the boys - many large nights will be conceived here..

Good home cooked meals. Excellent menu. Always a good friendly welcome with a smile. Must return soon.

Friendly and warm welcome, an old English genuin inn, look out for the photo's on the walls to prove and show the history of the pub and the village.and check out the old well in the floor, glass topped to stand on. Always a great choice of home made food, traditional dishes, always roasts on the menu, one of my favourite is the quirky cheese and potato pie. Always fresh vegetables and the best salads in Norfolk. Lovely beer garden at rear, parking opposite pub. I've never eaten a bad meal or had reason to complain in the 11years myself and my family and friends have been eating in here. A real true hidden gem

Visited the Bell Inn for Sunday lunch with the family last week. If you are looking for good home cooked food at very reasonable prices, then look no further. There was a choice of roasts: beef, pork, chicken and a vegetarian option all served with a good selection of fresh vegetables. This is not a gastropub, but a good honest down to earth country pub full of character with an emphasis on friendliness and wholesome food.