The Blue Bell Inn in Harrogate

Driving home from a day trip in my electric car (only had just enough charge to get home - didn't have enough charge for detours) and realised we had run out of water and all were thirsty & dehydrated. Stopped to get a drink - and see if we could fill up our water bottles - but sadly they were shut & the door was closed. Chap came out to where I was sitting in my car trying to work out what to do to check I was ok and gave me drinks for the kids. Above and beyond, thank you!

We have recently taken over the Blue Bell which is completely new management and ownership. We will be serving locally sourced fresh food and have a large selection of ales, lagers, wines and spirits.

We took a friend for Sunday lunch, it was very disappointing asked if beef was pink told it was, my wife asked for pork and was there apple sauce and stuffing, told us it had, The beef was not pink and they had no apple sauce, also it said cauliflower and white sauce, they didn't have it so only carrots and cabbage. Years ago we used to go and up to about a year it was great,evenings and Sundays. We will not be going again

We'd only come up to Ripon area to walk around Simon' Seat and attend Park Run at Fountains Abbey, but we liked Ripon soo much we stayed an extra night and got a room at the Blue Bell. The room itself was really nice with a soft bed and good bathroom but as we are both around 6 feet tall, it perhaps should have been called the Duck Suite. Super critical, the tv was a little small and the curtains need to be thicker to keep out the early morning sun, but as I said, that is super critical. What was impressive was the young man who served us at dinner..confident but also relaxed and very friendly....a credit to the pub. As you can see from the photos, the food was well presented and tasty but if you are going to serve hot food, please don't serve it on cold plates and would have liked to have more variety of veg' with main course. The Blue Bell Inn is mentioned as bed & breakfast.....there was no breakfast offered to us.

We have lived locally for nearly 10years and have never tried this pub/restaurant as there is so much choice around. We finally went for lunch and had the roast dinner and a dessert. The food was delicious and the friendly staff made for a very pleasant experience. Would definitely return.

Drove past this pub with pretty flowers outside, and decided to go there for dinner. Friendly staff, lots of customers, great food and beer. Had starters and main courses, good portions and good value. Only sorry we live 150 miles away, as it is everything you want from a village eatery !

We stumbled on this little gem of a place by accident, from walking in we were greeted by the lovely landlady who was very friendly. We weren’t expecting to stay over but the blue bell had a really nice homely feel. We were lucky enough to stay in the Oakley room it was amazing so clean, tea, coffee and hot chocolate also some lovely little snacks. The room was spotless, the bed was really comfortable and warm. Good quality bedding and quilt. We had evening meal all freshly home cooked food. I would highly recommend this lovely place.

We popped in on a Saturday afternoon for an early evening meal. Although the kitchen wasn’t open until 5, we were able to place our order before then and were given a seat in the restaurant after waiting with our drinks by the fire. Food was really nice, staff attentive and the overall atmosphere was pretty much everything you’d want from a Yorkshire country pub. Will definitely be re-visiting at some point and would recommend it to all.

We went for Sunday dinner and had a dog with us , great food , great service , fantastic team of staff . Food was fantastic , definitely would recommend it

Lovely meal served by friendly staff. Recently changed hands and is a real credit to the area. Proper pub with different rooms for whatever occasion and good beer. My new local I suspect.

What an absolute find. We were up in North Yorkshire for the weekend in Boroughbridge. Just down the road in the next village we spotted this Gastro pub, the menu looked amazing. We had a lovely bottle of chilled Chenin Blanc. The staff were so lovely & so friendly. Especially the very small gorgeous young man who served us he was amazing & so very helpful.. I started with the large wedge of Brie with chutney & a beautifully dressed fresh salad, my partner started with the black pudding crispy smoked bacon stack served with a dijon mustard & cream sauce. Mouthwatering good. Amazing. We both had the crispy Pork belly joint , served with a cider sauce & tender fine green beans, I had new potato's my partner had fat cut chips. WOW if you are in this area this pub has to be visited I would like to thank you all for giving us a really superb night.

We came to this delightful little gastropub as we were staying in the area and after looking at the menu we found quite a few things we wanted to try The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive We were really pleased we had picked this place for our dinner as everything was well cooked and so very tasty We would definitely recommend

We were camping in Boroughbridge, but come here to eat because the food is good, and the beer on form. They do two courses for £19.95. Hunters chicken for wifey, and baked haddock in a cheese source for me. Lovely it was too. We'll be back.

Called in by chance for a drink and food. Friendly and welcoming staff. Atmosphere and the food exceeded my expectations.

We turned up on spec, and they managed to fit us in. Wifey (mussels) and I (Cajun chicken) enjoyed our meals, with lovely Saltaire Blonde to drink.

Called in for a drink and we were pleasantly surprised. Great venue with a fabulous outside seating area. Free on site parking Great staff Good range of ales and wine 👍👍👍 The food looked great

Called in for a drink and food. Friendly welcome.Good choice of beverages especially gin and ale. Excellent food.Had homemade steak and ale pie and lasagne.Pie was awesome. Would recommend both. Great service. Will definitely visit again. A gem.

Visited on the off chance as hadn’t booked. Very friendly staff. Covid protocols followed. Delicious food . Highly recommended.

Looking for somewhere to eat in the area and stopped at the Blue Bell. It had just opened for the day and was not very busy. We received a friendly welcome and sat near an open fire. Our order was taken at the table, and the food and service was very good. The atmosphere was a little "basic", probably due to the very limited number of customers, and overall we would rate our visit as "Good" rather than "Very Good" if that was possible.

En route back from Edinburgh and looking for somewhere for lunch we pulled off the A1 at Dishforth and took the road towards Boroughbridge. Came across this pub and were pleased that they were still serving. Nice warm interior with open fires which delighted my wife on a cold day. Disappointed that my choice of steak pie was not available ( really fancied that) so chose Masham Sausages which were disappointing - had texture and taste of cheap supermarket variety ( that's how they seemed to me) - the listed mustard mash accompaniment was plain mash. My wife had haddock & chips which was fine. We were hungry so it filled the gap but would not return from choice.

Having eaten at Blue Bell a couple of times before whilst visiting our caravan and really enjoying their meals, we decided to book for Christmas Day Lunch. As expected the food was top notch and couldn’t believe how much there was. One of the most delicious Christmas Day meals we have experienced. Ruth came to say hello and wish us Merry Christmas. The whole team worked so hard but didn’t show any signs of stress. Extremely professional. The staff and other customers were all really friendly. We will be back for sure.

My husband and I stopped off on our way to Leeds. There was a warm welcome in a very festively decorated interior. The menu was extensive, full of hearty favourites. My husband had the fish and chips and I had gammon and eggs. Both were very tasty and the portion size was good. This was an excellent find. Very enjoyable.

After living in Boroughbridge for 10 years I can't believe we hadn't been to The Blue Bell before today! Lovely friendly & welcoming pub with a decent range of beers & wines, a decent enough menu.... & fires. (ok, gas ones but who cares) Usual simple classics on the menu, I had black pudding & bacon starter, Mrs had tempura prawns, then I had haddock & chips, Mrs had haddock with leek & bacon sauce, mash & greens. All were spot on with ample amounts (they do 'small plates as well) & reasonably priced. We won't wait another 10 years before we go back!

we have talked about going to the Blue Bell for Sunday lunch for a while now, and last Sunday we booked a table for the four of us and it was a very pleasant meal, we decided to go for three courses and from starter to dessert the food was well presented and well cooked and very tasty with excellent service as well,also serves a decent pint too, this is another great find for lunch,we will be back again for sure, thanks all at the Blue Bell

A reservation was made for us, we hadn’t been before. The food was simple, affordable and simply delicious and the service was wonderful from lovely people. We will certainly return. Hi

Went with family for Sunday lunch Have to say faultless,excellent service,food and nothing to complain about Being local cant understand why i dont go more often but will soon rectify that Dont drive past this place you will regret it

A very friendly welcome and pleasant atmosphere was a good start at the Blue Bell. We dropped in for lunch and were very pleased with the service and food, prices were reasonable and will be back again soon.

We called in Friday tea time with the dog. Dogs are allowed in the rear area of the bar (and the beer garden). The staff we very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The bar menu was not very big but the food was delicious, my partner particularly enjoyed the toad-in-the-hole and stated the onion rings were 'awesome'.

Stopped here while travelling from Newcastle to Manchester. Had a lovely Sunday lunch. The portions were huge and it was very tasty. The staff were also very pleasant.

18 months since last visit and it may have changed hands again? Doesn't matter as food still excellent and great value. Staff friendly and helpful and able to cope with busy lunchtime.

We were a group of work colleagues going out for a leaving meal and someone suggested here. I have complex dietary requirements so always have to check menus and contact places prior to visiting. The link for their main menu on their website was broken but I had contacted them to check that there was food I could safely eat there.

Visited today for a quick snack and a beer. As always greeted with a cheerful, welcoming chat. Decent priced pint and fruity Sauvignon to accompany good quality pub grub. Weather wasn’t kind today but last week took advantage of the unusual conditions and sat in the beer garden - opened up for us with no bother at all. An excellent local

Determined not to use motorway services we did a quick search and found this pub just a little way off our route. What a brilliant decision that was!! We arrived just as they were opening the doors at 5pm but received such a warm welcome. All 4 members of our family had lovely food and the staff were really friendly and exceptionally accommodating with slight tweaks to our order. We were even able to bring our two little dogs in with us to give them a break from the car. This place will most definitely be in our journey plan next time we make this trip. Honestly can’t recommend it highly enough.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon while out and about hunting for antiques. We happens across this little gem purely on chance. Well presented and with a friendly atmosphere the food was great value and very good. Highly recommended.

Okay a may be a little biased, it is our local and a two minute walk; however, if I could give this place seven stars I would.

Visited today for the first time for a Sunday dinner and was so impressed with the place, staff (Hannah so bubbly!!) the food and the service. Nothing was too much trouble and requests carried out immediately with a smile.

Called for drinks only which were superb. I like my real ale and here it was really good. There were many folks who seemed to be enjoying their early evening meals. We liked the place.

This a great country pub on the outside edge of some busy places (Boroughbridge / Ripon); Google the location for the postcode...it takes you to the door step and it’s worth it! On offer is extremely well cooked, well presented, generously portioned traditional food with the option of a few culinary specials too!

Came here as was staying at a b&b; in the village and didn't want to drive for food aswell as it being recommended by the owner of the b&b.; Very glad we did! The guy behind the bar was very helpful and friendly.

Excellent lunch. Good portions. Superb dessert and very friendly staff. Also a very reasonable price.

Took a lady friend out for a birthday lunch 3 of us in the party. We had a table reserved and we were served very quickly, The food was excellent and the service could not be faulted. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

Eight of us came here for dinner. The pub was empty apart from some people in an adjacent room. The service was slow to say the least, the food when it arrived after a 30 minute wait was reasonably good but not much atmosphere to the place which was a shame. We did not have desserts as did not fancy waiting possibly another 30 minutes for them to arrive.

lunch with friends today was very very good, not cheap but excellent food.

Our Son and daughter in law have been to the Blue Bell Inn a couple of times as they have just moved to this area ,so they thought we would like it here and we did ...we had a great afternoon of pool and darts also had a meal which was really nice,it has a great atmosphere,really cozy and all the staff specially the lady behind the bar was very friendly a lot of pubs you don’t get that now ..we live in slaithwaite but I’m sure anytime we’re over visiting we will call in .

Stopped off here with family for a pub lunch and the food was excellent. The service from the staff was first class and a nice friendly atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone passing by.

Visited with my family for Sunday lunch . The Sunday roast was cold , beef overcooked and tough . Roast potatoes were disgusting,Vegetables boiled and tasteless - Yorkshire puddings not great , and the plate was swimming in gravy ( I hate gravy ) my family’s food was served together and then mine 5 minutes later .

Visited here yesterday with family and had the best Sunday lunch ever! From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel welcome, drinks sorted straight away, warm up in front of the real fire. A good choice of dishes on the menu, but we all went for Sunday roast, a choice of pork, beef or chicken. I had pork and it was delicious. A really good portion size, hot, plenty of gravy. Followed by yummy fudge cake and ice cream. Service was good, everyone very friendly. Will be visiting again next time we are up visiting family!

Last Sunday we were celebrating a birthday & wanted a Sunday lunch @ the Blue Bell Inn. The only time available was 10 minutes later! We booked, drove & sat down to a really delicious meal. There were 6 of us inc 2 children. Their meals were massive! We had a variety of dishes & all were excellent. They also have real ale!

Decided to treat my Dad to a Birthday meal at the Bluebell. We are regulars at the pub so know the quality and service but I was so impressed with the meals we had yesterday I just wanted to say thank you!

My wife and myself decided to have sunday lunch there, we were amazed at the quality of the food served and the friendliness of all the staff. This is definitely on our list to visit many more times.

We have visited this Inn several times over last 10 years,it has changed hands often and for a long time was closed.However,the current Management,who also have a noted pub in Ripon,took over this establishment a couple of years ago and totally refurbished it. The result...

We had a tasty and delicious evening meal at The Blue Bell Inn. The pub is bright, clean and the welcome we received happy and warm. Our food, Beef & Pie with chunky chips, vegetables and gravy and Steak with all the trimmings. All of the vegetables cooked perfectly and the pie - soft delicious chunks of beef in a thick rich tasty gravy. The steak cooked exactly as requested. The puddings, the Crunchie Cheesecake scrumptious and the Sticky Toffee Pudding amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed and we enjoyed our visit. Would gladly recommend this pub for an enjoyable evening meal.

Great food in a relaxed pub atmosphere. Staff were really attentive and friendly yet unobtrusive. Definitely recommend!

This was our second visit to this smart traditional country inn .Very friendly staff and great food if your passing or wanting to book a table its worth a visit. We will going again I'm sure .

We visited for a quick bite to eat after the races. Safe fully enclosed beer garden, the staff were really nice with our young children and the food was tasty and service quick. Would visit again for sure.

Called on a Sunday having arrived at our preferred destination too early. The pub was welcoming enough and managed to secure a place in the restaurant without having previously booked. The starters were really nice, though I personally found the roast Sunday dinner a little uninspiring. We were however well looked after by a young lady who attended to our table

Visited the Blue Bell on Saturday evening and we had a great dining experience. We were given a warm welcome by the front of house lady, drinks ordered and asked to take a seat whilst they arrived. Menu choice taken by a polite and friendly waitress and drinks (and ourselves!!) taken to our table to await our food order. The food was delicious home cooked food of excellent quality and portions - clean plates all round. The pub has a lovely country atmosphere and we were delighted with our visit, super food, staff and service, would highly recommend the Blue Bell, you will not be disappointed.

We popped in the Bluebell pub in Boroughbridge on Sunday , we were welcome so much it was lovely .lovely restaurant and great service we both had roast beef which was very very nice a great choice of veg also cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding it was the best Sunday roast we had for a long time . We would throughly recommend the lovely pub staff and food .

Have eaten in the past with previous owners. Pleasantly surprised when attended with art group. Good honest food. Pleasantly served will visit again.

Stopped off just for a drink here although the menu and food did look good. Service was fine and enjoyed taking a break. There is a small car park at the side.

Slow Service took over an hour from when we ordered till the food started to come out the fish and chips the fish was very greasy when you cut into the fish the grease was running out yuk

Had a good Sunday lunch for Mother's Day.Fast service, good food and generous portions.Staff helpful.

Great local pub with a good choice of real ales. Good choice of food and great service. Nice ambiance.

very pleasant staff, good food at reasonable price. Would have no reservation in recommending this country pub to anyone. Well done to the owners and staff,others have tried and failed with this pub previously. Give it a try.

Visited on a Sunday after a day of walking and was greeted with a smile and warm welcome from the get go. Beautiful food and great service made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We all polished off a 3 course meal and really enjoyed it. We shall be back with out a doubt and can imagine it to be lovely in the summer with the beer garden too.

Called in on Sunday at 5:15 on the way home as needed to find somewhere to break my journey. They had officially stopped serving at 5 but were happy to take our order. They still had the specials so we had the Ribs in Ok sauce. Never seen so many ribs on one plate. AwesomeEven though we were the last eating, there was no rush and we were made to feel most welcome. Now we know about this place we will definitely call again. Good beer too

Went with my wife for Sunday lunch and was very impressed, the whole atmosphere was friendly and professional with great food. Carol and Ruth make everyone feel special without being over attentive. I would strongly recommend The Blue Bell Inn but ensure you are hungry as the portions are of Yorkshire standards.

From the moment you walk in the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They frequently check if everything is satisfactory but not at awkward moments like some places. The food came out in a good time and tasted fantastic, even the kids left nothing behind!! Would definitely recommend for an afternoon lunch and will be going back again in the future.

Table Booked For 6 People,Sat And Had A Drink in The Bar Choosing Our Meal From The Menu, A Friendly Lady Came to Take Our Orders Before We Were Shown to Our Table, Food Was Well Presented and Tasty Bill For 6 Of Us With Drinks Very Reasonably Priced, Staff Very Friendly Would Recommend And Will Definitely Return Many Thanks

I eat here with my husband and friends at least 3 times a month great atmosphere, friendly staff Ruth & Carol can't forget Steve!! are fabulous here's to next time thank you guys xxx The Bray's

Went for the works Christmas Meal although we didn't have to eat from the Christmas Menu.The food was excellent - steak and ale pie

Went early December with a group of friends and had a cracking evening. Nothing too much trouble, food, beer and wine all good and everyone thought it was good value. Worth a visit and deserves to do well.

The place was lovely and cosy, staff were very welcoming and attentive. The Sunday lunches were delicious and puddings to die for!! Prices very reasonable, if we weren't just passing on the way home from holiday we would be here every Sunday!!

Stopped in here for dinner with my girlfreind after seeing good reviews online , couldnt knock it really freindly helpful staff , good selection of food on offer and reasonably prices .The chips are great you can tell they're hand cut , nice little touches , a lot of care was present The desserts were the star of the show nice flavours nicely laid out , good honest food. I belive the blue bell has changed owners recently and it deserves to do well , well be back !

We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, it was very warm and welcoming the staff and service was great, would recommend this restaurant.

A great value Sunday Lunch at the Bluebell. Inside is modern,warm and comfortable..Food was fresh and well cooked. The service was also good and nothing was too much trouble. We ate with friends and they were also very impressed. The new owners deserve to do well and we`ll definitely return soon.

This public house closed and building work was advertised to turn it into a Boutique Hotel. It has become a well-patronised eating place appreciated by the locals and cyclists. I ate a creamy fish curry with hidden hits of spice.

Visited on recommendation - under new managementWe weren't disappointed the food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive

Dreary, rainy Sunday & were hungry. Never been to the Blue Bell & heard it had been taken over so worth a visit? Definitely.Renovated inside to a high standard. And very tastefully decorated I had a beef Sunday lunch which came with all the usual trimmings. Lots of beautiful seasonal vegetables which were cooked to perfection My husband had a small plate - yes lots of options for everyone. Sausage and mash and a huge jug of lovely gravyWe couldn't fault our food or the staff. It was busy in all areas with people eating and run just by two very efficiently Well done and we'll definitely be backWould be lovely outside on a summer's day

we stayed overnight at this great yorkshire pub and had evening meal. right from the wonderful warm greeting we received to the moment we left the owner and staff werefabulous. the accommodation was absolutely spotless. the meal in the evening was excellent and not over priced, most meals under £10. the breakfast of the best quality and freshly prepared. thanks ruth and staff

Since the new management opened we've been intending to eat here and we weren't disappointed. Great menu with a choice for those with a smaller appetite. We made the most of 3 courses and were very satisfied. Great service and a good atmosphere. A great pint too.

I met an old friend at The Blue Bell for lunch and at first i was a bit concerned as the place was empty but! when we were served with a delicious fish and chip lunch, all those doubts faded rapidly.the landlord "I Think he was" served us with a real welcoming attitude.our food was perfectly cooked and served in a friendly manner.i can honestly recommend the Blue Bell and if you're travelling up the A1 near Boroughbridge, its in a very handy location a few minutes from the road.i for one will most certainly use the Blue Bell again as I felt welcomed. 10/10

Just had an excellent supper, perfect fish and chips and delicious chocolate brownie which was warm and light whilst still being very chocolaty , we were even brought a bowl of water for the dog! An interesting selection of beers. The place has been refurbished to a high standard with restaurant and family area. The pool table is obviously popular too. Happy to recommend .

My wife and me wanted a place for lunch when we were taking my wife's sister and partner to Newby Hall. We searched on Tripadvisor and picked The Blue Bell Inn at Kirby Hill, near Boroughbridge, a short drive from Newby. We were greeted by the very friendly landlady and sampled their excellent Mary Jane and then enjoyed home cooked gammon, egg, pineapple and chips, also fish and chips. The food was excellent and the whole experience a delight, I would highly recommend The Inn for lunch.

It's good to see the pub doing so well after being closed for so long its now everything you expect from a village pub

Stopped here after a long day on the A1. Was found a table straight away, made to feel welcome and the food was great. Would recommend to anyone.

Myself, my mam and two boys 3 and 5 years old called in for tea while in a caravan break in the area. We were greeted by a lovely friendly lady, possibly the owner?, who quickly took our drinks menu and took our food order. The boys food (scampi and chips, and sausage and chips, with a side of vegetables )was of good quality. Myself and my mam had the crayfish and prawn linguine. It was absolutely Devine! So tasty, the best I have tasted. The male waiter was really friendly also, and nothing was too much trouble. He arranged for the chef to make up 2 ice cream sundaes for the boys which was not on the menu. For the 4 meals, 2 deserts, 1 large glass of shiraz, 3 pints of larger and 2 soft drinks the bill came to £55. I think this is good value for the quality of food and service received. Lovely place, highly recommended.

We came here on a race trip and stopped off for a 3 course meal, the food was spot on could not complain, staff couldn't do enough for us. Will defiantly be back to eat her again. The beer garden out the back is lovely. 100% top food and it's true what it says on the sign outside real ale and real food thanks again

It was our first ever visit to the Blue Bell so a bit of a gamble as there were 21 others on our coach after visiting the Races at Thirsk. I need not of worried, Ruth and her staff were absolutely fantastic, nothing was ever to much trouble and both the food and the timing for our courses was spot on. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough, see you next year !

Good selection of real ales where you can get a sample selection ( 3 × 1/3 of a pint real ale tasters for £3:20) All the food that comes out looks and tastes good as we've eaten here several times inc. Sunday lunch which is served till 5pm . Staff very accommodating as we saw a party of 6 come in near 6pm on a Sunday after, the kitchen had closed and the chef reopened it.All mains very reasonably priced and Sunday lunch £8:95.

Called for lunch with my wife and a couple of friends, Lovely food and very friendly staff who advised on the excellent local beer.Staying in Harrogate otherwise we would have gone there happily for dinner.Worth a 5 star but to be fair had to dock a part point for a disinfectant smell which I am sure was just unfortunate timing.

Nice pub . Good food which isn't expensive . Friendly staff and good hosts . Good selection of beers including guest hand pull ones.

We were on our way home and stopped here for lunch. Exceptional. I had the crayfish linguine in a chilli sauce, what can I say other than it was scrummy with just the right amount of heat and big. Hubby had a burger the same scrummy and big. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. One disappointment they didn't have any Parmesan cheese?? Price for lunch a bit high but well worth the cost. The inn was clean and welcoming. A table cleared as we ate. It was redressed immediately.

The Blue Bell is less than a 5 minute drive from Boroughbridge centre, 1 mile away at Kirby Hill, possible walkable though not sure about the pavement situation.Recently refurbished with bright modern decor whils retaining the original character.We were almost tempted by the Wednesday Steak Night offer of 2 for £25 with a bottle of wine, but we opted for pork steak, buttery mash with mustard sauce & veg and homemade lasagne. Everything was excellent hubby expecially loved the buttery mash, the veg we shared were perfectly cooked. The lasagne was huge & very tasty at £7.95The apple & cinnamon crumble was a triumph too.Friendly staff who truly appear to enjoy their jobs.Good range of beers especially the Rudgate Blond.We thought all the prices for quality & size of portions were very reasonable.Highly recommmended

We visited the Blue Bell inn as a large family and although the meal was no memorable (there are more good pubs in he vicinity) it was not bad.The selection was adequate and the plates were presented well. The service was also adequate. All in all somewhat forgettable.

we stopped here for lunch but where disapointed that it was not open even though signs outside. we went back and had the early bird . the food was good and choice of beers ok . may go again but put off by the opening times . Good service and staff were good.

Visited The Blue Bell for the first time and very impressed. Good menu choice and not expensive. Plenty of toast with the delicious pate starter and thinking the lasagne may not be sufficient on its own I ordered a bowl of chips - not necessary, the lasagne was very good and chips weren't needed, however, they were scrummy, big, thick crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. How could I resist. Friends had for starters, breaded Brie, whitebait, goats cheese, and for mains - bangers and mash, Cajun chicken, seafood linguine . All served on hot plates - one of my pet hates is cold plates!! Too full for dessert but two managed the rhubarb cheesecake and the gooiest sticky toffee pudding - next time I'm going to save room for the banoffe pie. The staff were extremely friendly. A small blip when there was a mix up with the main course order and a friend had to wait a few minutes but a free drink was offered and problem sorted very quickly. Definitely worth another visit.

This is a recently refurbished pub. It sells good choice of beer. Service is good. The pub looks roomy inside and refurbishment has given it a good look inside, except for the wallpaper looking like fake library shelves! However, even though there on a Friday evening these was a lack of atmosphere.

My husband and I called here as it looked nice from outside and once thru the door it was obviously newly decorated with new owners. We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a nice drink and lovely freshly cooked meal (fish and chips/ gammon and chips). Generous portions. The restaurant was busy as was the games room. The fires were on and it created a lovely cosy pub. Well done the new owners. Will definitely call again and recommend too

We have had another lovely meal at the Blue Bell we went for Sunday lunch, the food was lovely and had plenty of choice.I had the salmon fishcake then lamb followed by cheesecake and it all tasted delicious and was well presented. The staff were really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.