The Bell in Waltham Forest

Drinks and food both overpriced, full of kids and the food is bad. Used to be better before it got taken over/new management and they put TVs in etc. Sometimes the manager is nice and other times he is unnecessarily rude. They charge different prices each time you go up for drinks, even though you're ordering the same ones. When you try to (politely) question it, you're met with hostility. Ambience is still ok and luckily not too many football fans go there.

Very friendly staff and great atmosphere! Would come again :)

Came in here on a Sunday and it was a nice level of busy. Got a table easily for 6 people. Didn't feel rushed even though our table was booked for another group later in the afternoon.

This place is fantastic! We booked the rear room for our daughter’s birthday party. Literally from our first contact at booking to our last minute there after the party the staff were so welcoming and helpful! Food was delivered right on time, and nothing was a problem! Awesomely refreshing! The pizza was great too. Very highly recommended!!! Oh, and the room booking required a £100 deposit (no actual booking fee), which was redeemable in food and drinks at the bar. So essentially the room was free!

I’ve lived in London for 15 years. This was honestly the worst pub food I have ever eaten. Revolting. The burgers tasted like Tesco value frozen patties. Consistency was like jelly. Mac and cheese tipped out of a Heinz tin. Awful food, took 45 minutes to arrive. We spent £50 on two burgers and two drinks. Absolutely awful quality, awful food.

Noisy pub with football showing on multiple televisions. Clean enough and doesn't cost much to have a drink. Not tried their food yet but the smell is always amazing.

Vaya lugar. Literalmente el mejor pub de Londres hecho aún mejor por su atento personal, como el Jazz. Ella realmente nos hizo el día/noche.

Only stopped by for one drink but had to write this review because I sent the Bell a message on Instagram and found out the bar man is called Dave: Hi guys, stopped by for a beer while waiting on someone to get off the train and just want to say that the bar man with the green Grinch Christmas jumper had amazing customer service. I've done my fair share of pub shifts and his positivity and vibe was amazing. Didn't get his name but hopefully you can pass this on! Merry Christmas! 🎄

Oh how fairly fairy festive out community hub looks at the moment! All funny frolicking going on under the twinkly fairy bulbs! And guess what, the cocktails kick a mule punch 🥊! And the food 🥘 fill many a roaring belly! I lurve this place….👍👣👍

Wow! There are a lot of children in this pub who don’t even understand how much of a joke they are to you as they speak to the world and their families in this country

This place used to be a real social pub, but now you only see screens everywhere and loud music, completely ruining conversations. Unfortunately, there is a case of false marketing. They have a 2-4-1 offer where you would think you'd get two drinks for the price of one, right? Oh well, no, not really... You'll get to save £0.40 when you buy two drinks 😄 just a note to the management to look into this as it's very misleading. Staff was understanding, hence the two stars.

I was looking for somewhere to watch the Rugby, the game wasn't great, but the beer, service & the atmosphere was great.

Lovely place, good prices and lovely staff, had a server called Dean, very welcoming and wonderful guy !!! Deffo recommend

Sunday roast was cold and bland. There is a reason you don't need to book. The service was great though! Bring back the old Bell! What a great pub it was!

Counting stock instead of serving. I've worked in a bar. This is faux par.

Jess was great 👍 Bottomless brunch was worth the money

Had bottomless brunch here. Lovely food. Wonderful staff. Jazz was amazing

Nice place to have a Saturday on everything was smooth , staff is nice especially Jazz she was great !

Great pub !!! Lively atmosphere with great service !! Jazz in particular was very friendly and always able to assist with a positive attitude. Would recommend !!

The manager dave was extremely rude to my female friend, when i asked how i can make a complaint he told me the name of the parent company, i did not hear fully so i asked sorry can you repeat the name, he then asked me to leave i was shocked and said really, he quickly went back on this becuase i dont think its in your policy to ask customers to leave for asking how to make a complaint, complete abuse of power

My first time time at The Bell and it surely won’t be my last, I was welcomed with a wonderful smile by Dave. Jazz provided us with exceptional customer service.

Our server Jazz was amazing, very attentive and hosted us very well. Will come back!!!

Great service, great cocktails, great food

Really disappointing roast, other than the roasties, really basic veg and you'd have to check the dental records, on whether that was beef. Really tasteless & grey like something from a Ross frozen dinner. Who charges extra for more not very good gravy. Loads of screens for the football, but the place is a creche

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, pub drinks.

Jazz was very friend and professional enjoyed my time here will definitely come back here the atmosphere here as very friendly and communal!

bottomless brunch at the Bell is the best around, Darcey and Dean are brilliant and Simons food is top notch

Omg most amazing birthday bottomless brunch grt food amazing staff and value fot money they pulled it out of the bag birthday banner and card from the staff will defo be back thank so much fir helping make my birthday special x

I came into the pub to get a pot of tea to get warm while I wait for my girlfriend who lives less then a minute away I went to see my girlfriend for two hours then while she went out I came back to the pub two hours later a bought another pot of tea, once I finished my pot of tea the manager Dave told me that I am taking up premium table space dispite there being five uninhabitable tables of the same quality and same space for the amount of people he told me I have to leave because I had only bought tea ( because I was waiting for my girlfriend to come before drinking, he said the boxing is on so these tables are going to be full I am still here and there is exactly 4 people in this section while the main event is on as you can see from the pictures I came to the pub because I am stressed and I do look stressed this is why the manager Dave told me I need to leave dispite me being polite to the bar staff and they said we’re very nice to me and especially the curly hair bar tender 12/10/24 the manager asked me to leave because I had only ordered two teas, I suffer from chronic pain in my head so I cannot really drink without triggering pain so I thought I would enjoy a tea while I wait but the manger Dave told me I had only ordered tea and was taking up premium tables in which none of the other tables of the same quality are all empty and as I said their is 4 people in this area none of which are sitting at”premium” tables I’m not sure why I was targeted after spending my hard earned money in this pub other than the fact I look stressed in my face but i stayed very polite to the bar staff and they were very nice to me, the main event is now on and these tables he was talking about me taking up space are all still Empty and they have been empty since I got here Dave decided to pick on me because he thought I was lower class which I’m not and even so people shouldn’t be treated like this regardless please see photo to see how empty the “premium” tables are and it has been this empty since I got here I’m not sure why Dave wanted me to leave after spending my hard earned money in the pub and I get bad migraines from drinking alcohol so I bought two tea’s can i be contacted personally regarding my complaint please im not sure what your response means will be done, other customers should be aware that nothing may improve despite the response

Came for a bottomless brunch for my mums birthday; we had the BEST experience, decorations were amazing even though they wasn’t asked for. We got MORE than what we could have asked for, my mum even got bought a birthday card, will most definitely be back!! Definitely recommend 🥳🥳

We held our 4 yo birthday party in the back room at the Bell yesterday and would thoroughly recommend it as a party venue. Great space and nice and contained, felt spacious with even 50 people inside. The staff were great and had done a great job with creating a buffet specifically for the event that the kids all devoured. Thank you for having us!

I love the bell the vibes are immaculate the staff are so friendly jazz is so attentive and amazing have to go !!!xx

La campana es un verdadero testimonio de lo que un buen pub tradicional debe ser. Las estrellas de The Bell son el personal entusiasta, la comida y el cómodo sofá de cuero! Nuestro lunes por la noche estaba cerca de la perfección. Ya sea que seas un lugareño o estés de paso... haz un punto de cruzar las puertas y explorar sus ofertas tentadoras... no podemos esperar a regresar. ¡Saludos a Darcy! Y los gurús de la cocina.

Lovely beer but incredibly expensive lime and soda

I've been here three weeks in a row. First two weeks, decent beer and ok food, if rather expensive for what you get. This week however I was extremely disappointed with the service. I ordered a slightly different beer which was not in the happy hour offer. This of course was not advertised anywhere and when I asked for a different beer at the happy hour prices, this was rejected. This is remarkably short sighted as I then didn't order any food as I have done previously. Furthermore, I'll go elsewhere from now on, for example the dog and duck, where the staff are much more friendly.

The glasses can be cleaner. The tables are sticky.

Monday 2 for 1 pizza and they are pretty good pizzas.

Great proper old pub with great selection of beers and friendly staff

I have benn a rgular of this pub. since otctober 2023. As an emplouee from Waltham Frosest Council. ordered a Avo & Pesto slaad for £14.50. On receipt i was given 1/4 avocado. I raised a complanit with regrs to the cost of the salad and offering a quater of avocado. The Australian/ Canadian manager mocked me and said I will give you whole avocado. I politely mentioned that this was not acceptable and I could receive a similar meal at a similar price from a high end resuarant and I expected better.. The manager mocked & said well go and find your meal from a Hi end restuarnet. Not only once but twice and x3 times and continually walking off in an arrogant & disissive manner. I dont think this is correct way to deal with regulars at a public house. The manager was arrogant, dismissive & rude without wishing to discuss simply becuase of his arrogant & dismissive nature. I hasten to add that the regular manager is totally polite and all the staff but thid particular manager is rude and arrogant. If a custmer does not approve of food the manager should not be rude, offensive and arrogant to any customer. That is simply the bottom line when running a public house. I rest my case.

Overpriced beers, good staff, and the wings were a bit dodgy. Good for sports and an okay Guinness, but wouldn't get food again

What a lovely pub. The staff were fantastic. The person on charge was so welcoming and happy serving his customers. Nothing was too much. Many sports tvs around the venue with a choice of what to watch. Many different areas yo sit, both inside and out. I would highly recommend. We went twice in one day. One on our way to Westfields for a drink, then again for food on the way back.

If you ever wanted to know where a great pitstop is try the bell pub e17 great food lovely vibrant place to eat & drink a must!! Ppl. 😎 ⚽️🏉🥊🏏🎱

The decor is so so busy and needs to tone it down as its a bit naff, the staff are amazing and the food is alright.

Was served by a lovely male manager tonight we had wings and drinks . His service was 10/10 so genuine and friendly! Thank you

Myself and family came to the bell for a bottomless brunch, we were greeted and initially served by Jazz who is amazing. She has served us a few times before and never fails to impress. We later started to be served by Jazz and Darcey. Between the two girls they are both lovely and amazing servers. We never went a moment without a drink in our hands as they are very attentive. They make the experience a million times better every single time. Make sure you come here, not just for food and drink, but for the amazing staff !!!

Dave was fantastic. Service with a smile and completely professional. Will defiantly be goin bk 😁😁

Always the best service, best drinks and best vibez!

Really lovely pub.The food was amazing especially the roast beef.All the staff were super friendly.I will be back

Reservé una habitación en el Bell para una celebración de cumpleaños en julio y no puedo agradecer al personal lo suficiente. Dean era muy servicial en ayudar a seleccionar comida y bebida para una fiesta de 30 y se aseguró de que la habitación estaba todo preparado como estaba previsto. Hubo un par de cambios en el plan en la noche, pero nada era demasiado problema y todo el personal era sensible y flexible. La habitación (en la parte trasera) es muy espaciosa y también nos dieron un espacio protegido en el patio que era genial para los niños. He ido a la Campana para comer y beber con grupos pequeños, pero este evento tomó mucha más planificación y el personal lo hizo todo muy fácil. No hay cargo por la habitación, solo una expectativa de que usted compra bebidas y comida, que fueron todos geniales y muy disfrutado por mis huéspedes.

5 estrellas’, gran lugar para el almuerzo con algunas buenas ofertas y comida y servicio de gran calidad. Volverá para el examen del jueves por la noche

Avoid this place! Got scammed here on "Wing Wednesday." Advert says 40p per wing and specifies nothing further. Ordered a "standard portion" of wings (quantity not specified) for £8 through their app. Doing the math, I expected 20 wings. However, I was served 6 wings. Must be a mistake, right? Asked staff member Dean about this, and he was extremely rude to me, told me he didn't have time to "faff around" with this issue and dismissed me repeatedly. Refused to give me more wings, or refund the difference. That, my friends, is a scam. This was, apparently, due to a bug in the android version of their app, which did not include the Wing Wednesday special. Fine, but don't make me pay for your error! No respectable place of business should do this, so clearly the staff here are not trained properly.

Great pub in the heart of Walthamstow. Amazing atmosphere, lots of screens to watch the sport, wide range of drinks and wonderful hand shaken cocktails. Food was amazing, a full English for £7, can't go wrong.

Great pub visited for the Euros all England matches. Great Manager knows how to run a pub 👏

Mi hija tuvo su fiesta de cumpleaños número 40 en la habitación que conduce al jardín que también teníamos uso de. David el gerente fue extremadamente servicial. Nada era demasiado problema y cada solicitud fue permitida. Montamos nuestra propia banda de música sin ningún alboroto. David y su equipo trabajan muy duro en los momentos más ocupados en una industria muy exigente. -Muchas gracias. Gran pub que es absolutamente bullicioso día y noche. Recomiendo a fondo.

Taken over by new Ownership - The Bell is now a poorly run and managed Copy/Paste money-grab destination run by a Pub conglomerate. Food options are limited, and not one represents any sort of value for money. Just about every food option contains "Burnt Ends", and yet Brisket is not an option on the menu? It's not "Burnt Ends" is the obvious answer... They are taking the lowest quality bulk discount meat they can find, chopping it into small pieces and cooking it for ages to make it nominally edible, and adding it in to all their limited food options. It's foul. Beer prices are on the higher end of any of the Walthamstow pubs, and are an uninspired set of options locked in by the Corporate Conglomerate. Was in there the other day and was going to have a quick grab and go with the family, and the staff were shouting profanities at each other through the kitchen pass window, loud enough that it was clear through the entire pub. I initially thought the source was some clientele coming in.... But Nope. Definitely the young manager-ish lad shouting F-bombs and other obscenities clearly audible throughout the Pub. If you want to get better value, better service, much better food, and a closer experience to what the Bell used to be before the Corporate Copy/Paste takeover, I'd suggest hopping on the 123 towards the Wetlands, and popping into The Ferryboat Inn. Far better in my opinion. Update to owners response: Yes, I updated my original review, that dated back from 12 years ago. The pub was under different ownership / management when the.original review was written. Current ownership and staff are significantly different (for the worse). The decor was spruced up and cleaned up at the point of redesign, which is reflected in my review score... But unfortunately your staff's lackluster approach to cleanliness means it will degrade faster than would be expected, and the glossy tabletops make it abundantly clear how filthy the tables are... Update for anyone looking at the Bell as a destination: The reviews for this Pub are likely higher than should be expected, due to a much better management and staff being replaced in the last few years. The current corporate conglomerate ownership is benefitting from the historic scores of previous ownership.

If you like paying £7+ to drink a pint of Amstel in an atmosphere vacuum then The Bell is the pub for you!

The manager who had an England shirt on with ‘Daddy Dean’ written on it, just kissed at us and winked which we found inappropriate. We raised our concerns with him, and he got aggressive, took our drinks and asked us to leave.

Popped in for a drink at a good time as was empty had lunch which was tasty and had tried a tester very friendly and happy place

The most misogynistic overpriced pub in Walthamstow. To get served you must be Male! I stood at the bar for ages and watched whilst countless men got served before me. Even though I was clearly visible and waiting. When I made a comment about having to be a man to get served all the other women waiting agreed they had been waiting a lot longer than the males in this place. Won't be coming back. All round horrible experience.

Went to watch the football and they had screens everywhere. Had the salad with added chicken. Chicken was moist and the salad was a good size. I would definitely go again.

what a lovely pub, had a great evening here and all the food was amazing would definitely recommend!!!

Nice pub, unbelievably bad food I challenge any pub in the UK to serve food as bad as this. Stonegate pubs took over this independently run pub about a year ago. The atmosphere and drinks are nice and the staff friendly BUT WOW THE FOOD IS SO BAD. Our 7 year old was served a sausage that had been cooked hours ago and reheated, I tasted it and it was totally inedible. Such a shame as Walthamstow families would come here much more if food was decent.

Very nice place, very nice and fast service. Screens in many places, lots of comfortable places to sit. Sofas, armchairs, chairs and stools are available.

The is our local pub and we recently held a 60th birthday party here. From the very 1st enquiry with Dean to the end of the actual party evening, the attentive service down to the finest detail was absolutely first class. Dean and Dave were amazing in helping to get all the equipment we needed (speakers and mikes), Rachel, Jazz and Kevin were fantastic in looking after all my guests and hats off to the chefs who produced the best pizza’s and chicken wings in the business. The party was such a success and a lot of my guests have said they will visit the pub more often. 1st class venue, 1st class staff and 1st atmosphere. We love our local pub!

Jack the lad lovely bar Fun time great selection of beers Mystery shots are the go to Great drinks Great location Great experience

Amazing service last week from Rachel, I'll definitely be coming back

Good selection of beers and very helpful staff. Rachel was great :)

Very good place to eat drink watch sports amazing pub 👌 plz visit

Dean is absolutely amazing!! We loved him. The brunch was fabulous, wonderful food, lovely booze and such wicked value for the brunch. We cannot wait to come back again. 4 of us came out and we loved it so so much. Roll on next time. Dean is an asset to The Bell. This brunch is fabulous for the time we get and Dean kept the booze coming which was amazing xx

Food was great.....fresh and tasty. Sunday roasts were on point as we're the other meals we ordered. Nice and clean with a good ambience.

This place is vibey. They have ber screens playing ber different sports so you can multitask and ting.

When I left my review last year, it was after a devastating bus accident, that left me in physical therapy for months on end. After my therapist told me to retrace my steps to heal from the mental trauma, I can back to the pub, the amazing service was wonderful and service from the likes of Joe especially was top tier. The food was also amazing especially the pizza wich where updated from last year when I came.. luckily this time when I left the bell I was not hit by a bus, just a bike…..

Went for our first time to the Bell, and absolutely loved it! We had bottomless brunch, the food was delicious! A wide range of cocktails and beers for the bottomless, staff checked on us all the time if we needed more as well as complimentary Prosecco in the table! On top of it all the staff were really sweet, welcoming and friendly, so nice to see people enjoying their job! would highly recommend! ❤️😍

We had a wonderful brunch here served by Dean who was very attentive to air need abut also ensure we weren’t harassed by service staff the whole time! Will definitely be back and would request the same waiter/bar tender again. He was wonderful, caring, attentive and entertaining! Everyone request Dean!!!

I like taking my dad here cuz they allow dogs such a fun atmosphere, the food is amazing the service too, all of it is 5 stars, We sometimes go here on Saturday and Sunday, I love this place.. 5 STARS DEFINITELY! Dave, jaz N Kevin are great!!!

The pub has had a makeover and now looks generic . Their beer selection is very dull with only two cask beers available from Fullers and Timothy Taylors. They have Pillars lager on tap which is a local brewery but at £10.50 for a pint and half it's just daylight robbery. At least they have an outdoor space but even that can't make me feel like I'll ever return. Especially considering ye old rose and crown is so close.

Had the best time. The staff are brilliant, very attentive. The Bell is the place to be. Highly recommended

Came for the bottomless brunch with friends, great food, truly bottomless drinks, and amazing service.

Had an amazing time at bottomless brunch!!!!

Great bottomless brunch, great food and drinks Can’t fault service and will be returning!

Stayed the night last week wonderful service food was great and great help from the housekeepers Emma and Robynne who helped me with my bags up the stairs as I’m elderly. So friendly and helpful thank you so much. I will definitely be back. Debbie x

Despite its appealing layout, interior design, and food offerings, my experience at The Bell Pub was marred by abysmal service. During my visit, the waitress and bar staff displayed a disappointing lack of professionalism and clarity. Not only were they rude, but they also seemed confused about their own menu offerings. Their attempts to overcharge us for meals due to minor discrepancies in drink orders or misunderstood menu items were unacceptable. Despite my efforts to clarify orders and point out discrepancies, they failed to rectify the situation and instead conveyed annoyance with eye rolls and audible sighs. Additionally, when requesting an allergy menu, I was met with dismissiveness and misinformation. Despite initially being told that no allergy menu was available, I was later handed a gluten-free menu after specifically asking for gluten-free options. This inconsistency and lack of attentiveness to customer needs further exacerbated the poor service experience. While the food at The Bell Pub may have been enjoyable, the subpar service overshadowed any positive aspects of the visit. Unfortunately, the unprofessional behavior and lack of clarity exhibited by the staff have left me with no desire to return.

Super pub that has it all, great for sports, roasts and families

The bell is a really cosy pub with a lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. On Thursday nights they have a really fun quiz that my friends and I always have a laugh at! I recently went back for a bottomless brunch and the food and service from Dean was fantastic! Such a fun local brunch

Beautiful venue, what an amazing refurb! Staff are friendly, food is amazing and such an amazing place to go for sports and cocktails! Would recommend to anyone!

Picked a bad night as football was on the TVs (not my team) so loads of people shouting and screaming and all I wanted was to chat!

Popped in recently for some lunch. Excellent value and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back when next in area.

I had avoided the Bell after my first visit after Stonegate took over where we had terrible food and wasn't a great atmosphere. However, I have been recently - I did not have food but thoroughly enjoyed myself at the Friday night Karoake twice and a quick pint on a Sunday. I have not had food but the staff were friendly and atmosphere was great.

Brilliant place to go, lots of parents take their kids here to meet up with friends and have some food. I ordered a pizza and a bowl of chips it was delicious, and I am planning to head back there at some point for a possible date night and go back in time and play one of their consoles. I think I'm gonna attempt the Nintendo Snes with my other half while we have food and drink it's a deposit of 5 pounds to use it.

Great friendly staff but the pub has lost the plot. Excessively loud TVs everywhere and the menu is poor, used to enjoy going in for a meal and a few drinks and a chat. I will give it a miss going forward.

Nice place after work to catch up

Busy very friendly staff members food a little expensive but tasty

A pub like you love it . Good beer , good food , good amount of tv , people so polite with a big smile , great service for kids children activities. I been there to watch ( Italy / Scotland six nation ) and I enjoy so much my experience.

Cute pub in the heart of Walthamstow

Great atmosphere, and the food looked good. Expensive drinks, though. £9.55 a glass of white wine and half a bitter.

I recently visited the bell and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. I highly recommend trying their cocktails and the food which was delicious . Overall, a great spot to relax and enjoy a night out with friends. I will definitely be returning in the future. 5 stars!

Heared alot about this pub so decided to give it a go to watch the six nations. Great set up for sports and enjoyed the rugby and then ended up staying to watch the footie after. Big old pub that's been refurbished, offering something for everyone as I noticed a lot of family's watching the sports or enjoying dinner. I had one of there burgers that I enjoyed and made use of thd pool table in thd side roo. Massive beer garden that I would love to enjoy in the summer once the tents gone down to watch the Euros. Saw they do Sunday roasts with kids eat free so will return to try with the family. Staff very friendly and the two blokes running it couldn't do enough for everyone, 5 stars.....

We used to love this place - cozy, welcoming, family friendly. Then, Stonegate group bought it out and it took a sharp downturn. It’s the most convenient pub for us, so we still try it every few months, but are disappointed every time. The food is overpriced and consistently disappointing. The old staff have all left. The main guy is nice, but that’s where any good service stops. It’s worth the trek over to The Tavern on the Hill or The Castle Pub, both still nailing the original cozy, welcoming, family friendly vibe.

We used to love this place - cozy, welcoming, family friendly. Then, Stonegate group bought it out and it took a sharp downturn. It’s the most convenient pub for us, so we still try it every few months, but are disappointed every time. The food is overpriced and consistently disappointing. The old staff have all left. The main guy is nice, but that’s where any good service stops. It’s worth the trek over to The Tavern on the Hill or The Castle Pub, both still nailing the original cozy, welcoming, family friendly vibe.

We went for karaoke. The DJ was good with an excellent choice of songs. My only problem was that the music was incredibly loud which made it hard to hear yourself sing