The Bluebell Inn in Peterborough

Superb Sunday lunch for the 4 of us. One of the best we've had. Food was excellent and cooked to perfection and the amount was generous. Service was fast and the waitresses were extremely helpful and polite. Cracking place, will definitely be going back. 👍

We travelled down from Staffordshire and our friends booked The Bluebell as previously we've had lovely food there and a very enjoyable experience. We arrived at 18.30, our table was booked for 19.00. At 18.45 we asked if we could place our order before going into the restaurant but were told this was not possible as they had pre-orders to prepare first. We went into the restaurant at 19.00 and placed our order. The restaurant was only half full. Our starters arrived at 20.10, over an hour after ordering and the food was fairly average. We then began to worry about how long our main courses would be as everything was taking so long and we were meeting friends later. When we asked why it was all taking so long we were told that we were not actually booked into the restaurant . This seemed strange, as we had rang twice to confirm numbers for the booking and on checking in when we arrived at the bar, our booking was confirmed with the details clearly written down in the reservations book. Eventually we decided to leave as we could not wait any longer. We paid for the starters but the manager was insistent that we paid for the mains which we refused to do. She was also insistent that we had not booked which was completely untrue. We were really looking forward to a nice dinner with friends and sadly this was not to be.

We visited with friends, who had been to this pub twice before and really enjoyed the food. This was booked weeks ago and were told it was the festive menu. When we arrived at the pub we were asked if we would like to eat in the bar or restaurant, neither was busy, so picked the restaurant. We were booked in for 7.30pm. We were given a menu, not the festive menu, but that was fine. We waited a while and nobody came to take our order, we had to go and ask someone. They did then come promptly and took our order for starters and mains. We waited over an hour for the starters and went to ask where they were. We were told they would soon be out as they had just served a big party with their main festive meal, 6 people! OK we thought, another 15 mins and eventually the starters arrived, 2 prawn cocktails, 1 whitebait and 1 king prawn in batter, not exactly hard starters to prepare but they were all very tasty. By this time the only people left eating in the restaurant and the bar were the festive party finishing their desserts. We still had not had our main course and this was now 9.20pm. We went to the bar to find someone to ask and noticed then, there was 2 of the waiting staff now eating! At the bar I found 2 ladies chatting and said 'excuse me' we are still waiting for our main courses. A lady who I believe was the Manager came over and said who took our check? We tried to explain we had had starters but not mains and we had been here almost 2 hours. She went off to the kitchen. When she returned she said they had been very busy, it was politely pointed out to her that the restaurant and bar was not busy nor had been all evening. Unusual you may say on a Saturday night 11 days before Xmas? She then told us that everything was prepared fresh and it takes time, we appreciated that but it is now 9.25 and we are still waiting. We were having 1 lasagne, 1 ham egg and chips, 1 risotto and 1 ribs (now most of this is not freshly made, by the nature of the choices). The Manager then started to shout and say if we wanted quick food we should have gone to Wetherspoons! By this time I must admit the 4 of us had had enough, the 6 people at the table near us were sat with open mouths at the way we were being spoken to. She then proceeded to tell me that I had shouted at her across the bar demanding where our food was, this was totally untrue. So we said we had had enough and was leaving, she said good, go! We eat out at least 3/4 times a week be it breakfast, coffee, lunch or dinner and have never been treated like this. We left and then the bar person came out and shouted at us to pay our bar bill, I must admit we had forgotten this was on a tab and we returned to pay this. Funnily enough the Manager had disappeared and no one apologised for what had happened. I am not sure if we had been missed, but just admit that and do something about it. Not a great pre xmas treat as were were left hungry. This is certainly not the way to treat customers, apparently they have only run this pub for 6 months but if they want to carry on, they are going to have to treat their customers a little better! Obviously we won't be returning and will advise that this is not a great place to go.

We had our club Christmas dinner here. There was 28 of us and the service was really very good. The courses were far enough apart for us all to have a chat and a bit of fun. Very well done Bluebell👍

Visitamos con amigos, que habían estado en este pub dos veces antes y realmente disfrutamos de la comida. Esto fue reservado hace semanas y se les dijo que era el menú festivo. Cuando llegamos al pub nos preguntaron si nos gustaría comer en el bar o restaurante, ninguno estaba ocupado, así que elegimos el restaurante. Estábamos reservados para 7. 30 pm. Nos dieron un menú, no el menú festivo, pero estaba bien. Esperamos un rato y nadie vino a tomar nuestra orden, tuvimos que ir a preguntar a alguien. Luego vinieron rápidamente y tomaron nuestro pedido para los entrantes y la red. Esperamos más de una hora para los entrantes y fuimos a preguntar dónde estaban. Nos dijeron que pronto estarían fuera ya que acababan de servir una gran fiesta con su comida festiva principal, 6 personas! OK pensamos, otros 15 minutos y finalmente llegaron los entrantes, 2 cócteles de gambas, 1 cebo blanco y 1 langostino rey en masa, entrantes no exactamente difíciles de preparar pero todos estaban muy sabrosos. Para esta época las únicas personas que quedaban comiendo en el restaurante y el bar eran la fiesta festiva terminando sus postres. Todavía no habíamos tenido nuestro plato principal y esto era ahora 9. 20 pm. Fuimos al bar a buscar a alguien a quien preguntar y nos dimos cuenta de que había 2 de los camareros ahora comiendo! En el bar me encontré con 2 señoras charlando y dijo 'disculpe' todavía estamos esperando nuestros platos principales. Una señora que creo que era el gerente vino y dijo que tomó nuestro cheque? Intentamos explicar que habíamos tenido entrantes pero no red y habíamos estado aquí casi 2 horas. Se fue a la cocina. Cuando regresó dijo que habían estado muy ocupados, se le señaló educadamente que el restaurante y el bar no estaban ocupados ni habían estado toda la noche. ¿Insólito dirías un sábado por la noche 11 días antes de Navidad? Luego nos dijo que todo estaba preparado fresco y lleva tiempo, lo apreciamos pero ahora son las 9. 25 y seguimos esperando. Estábamos tomando 1 lasaña, 1 huevo con patatas fritas, 1 risotto y 1 costillas (ahora la mayoría de esto no está recién hecho, por la naturaleza de las elecciones). El Gerente entonces comenzó a gritar y decir que si queríamos comida rápida deberíamos haber ido a Wetherspoons! En ese momento debo admitir que los 4 ya habíamos tenido suficiente, las 6 personas en la mesa cerca de nosotros estaban sentadas con la boca abierta en la forma en que se nos estaba hablando. Luego procedió a decirme que le había gritado al otro lado del bar exigiendo dónde estaba nuestra comida, esto era totalmente falso. Así que dijimos que ya habíamos tenido suficiente y que nos íbamos, ella dijo que bueno, ¡vamos! Comemos fuera al menos 3 / 4 veces a la semana ya sea desayuno, café, almuerzo o cena y nunca han sido tratados así. Nos fuimos y luego la persona del bar salió y nos gritó que pagáramos la cuenta del bar, debo admitir que habíamos olvidado que esto estaba en una cuenta y volvimos a pagar esto. Curiosamente, el Gerente había desaparecido y nadie se disculpó por lo que había sucedido. No estoy seguro de si se nos había echado de menos, pero simplemente admita eso y haga algo al respecto. No es un gran regalo pre-navideño como se quedaron con hambre. Ciertamente esta no es la forma de tratar a los clientes, aparentemente solo han dirigido este pub durante 6 meses, pero si quieren seguir, van a tener que tratar a sus clientes un poco mejor! Obviamente no volveremos y aconsejaremos que este no es un gran lugar para ir.

Firstly I would have loved to give this a 5* review. The food was excellent and the value for money was excellent. The staff were lovely and friendly (when you saw them) Unfortunately nearly 4 hours for a pre ordered meal for 10 was not acceptable. The restaurant was not busy, the room we were in had no other dinners at other tables. There were other dinners in other areas of the pub. We were a party of 10 and had all pre ordered the whole meal. Table booked for 1.00pm those having a starter were served around 2.00. We understood that one chef had to leave as his partner had gone into labour. While this was unforeseen and could account for some delay, and if we had walked in and ordered off the menu would have been acceptable but when everything was pre ordered? We had no contact with the staff when not serving. We had to go and find staff and asked 4 times for water to the table. No opportunity to ask for anything extra. All drinks required a walk to the bar. All this over 4 hours. As I said at the start, we all enjoyed the food very much, I had the best steak I have had for years, the staff were lovely but we just didn’t see them and the delays especially for those not having a starter put a damper on the meal and hence 3* sorry!

My family have been using the Bluebell Helpston for many years (21 years or more) for formal and informal meals and family get togethers. It is a real happy place for us. The food quality, service and value for money are amazing, the manager Paul and his team really make people welcomed and valued. Whilst i love the creative and and ever evolving menu, Sunday lunch is always a big hit with me whether alone or with family ..... its the best for miles around.

Slow service mediocre food, aggressive and defensive owners when told that the food was slow over hour and a half for some basic meals, take some criticism, multiple people came up to ourselves and told us the food took between 1hr 30 to 1hr 45

A very good Saturday lunch, food cooked to perfection, friendly, efficient staff and a great atmosphere

Absolutamente la mejor comida y servicio que hemos tenido. éramos 3 de nosotros. La ubicación es preciosa y tranquila. La variedad de bebidas era muy bueno .. tuvimos una comida de 3 platos cada uno. Todos tomaron 1 bebida alcohólica y una bebida caliente después del . Pagamos 117 libras Whish trabajado en £ 39 cada persona. Gran valor. El servicio y el personal eran excelentes y amables. El jefe de cocina sin duda sabe cocinar. Muy limpio y cómodo pub. Sin duda lo recomendaría y sin duda volveremos

We booked The Bluebell for a last minute overnight stay. It's a charming old worldly Inn, lots of character with a warm welcoming feel. The owner and staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are lovely set around a courtyard and a couple have been transformed from an old stable block. We arrived early enough to enjoy a delicious evening meal. Our only disappointment is that we don't live close enough to visit on a regular basis. Thank you, we'll definitely be back in the spring

As a family of 5, we set ourselves a challenge 6 weeks ago to find Peterborough’s (and outskirts) best roast dinner. This was week 6 of us on our challenge, and wow, this was absolutely the best roast dinner we’ve had yet. Firstly, this was surprisingly the only restaurant we’ve been to which serves gammon as a meat option, and the only roast dinner where the potato’s were almost perfect (never as good as mine 😉). The children thoroughly enjoyed their meals also, and a lovely little addition was the trivia cards on the tables and games in the corner of the dining room. We stayed for 2.5 hours and really enjoyed every minute. We will absolutely recommend the bluebell inn to our friends / family who are keen for a good Sunday roast!! Was so good I just had to write a review, lovely staff also 😁 For now Bluebell Inn, you take our top spot for the best roast in and around Peterborough! ♥️

Being close to Peterborough crematorium we chose the Bluebell, for my Mums wake. Wow what a spread they put on , great value for money. Everyone was very impressed with the food. They catered for one gluten free and one dairy free in our group with a very good selection. The staff were attentive , friendly nothing too much trouble. We would 100% recommend the Bluebell.

We stayed 3 nights at The Bluebell Pub very nice break, really nice accomadation and a good breakfast really nice poached eggs,Many Thanks to all the Staff and the Landlord

Nice friendly pub. Reasonably good food. Beer garden on the small side but always found a spare table.

One of the best place around Peterborough for relaxing atmosphere, great food and drinks and an amazing service. Cute little pod for outside sitting for a drink or 2.Live music Friday and Saturday. Highly recommend.

We stayed here for one night whilst travelling to Scotland. We were made to feel very welcome by the Landlord who showed us to our room. The room was beautiful. Clean, welcoming and a very comfortable bed. We had an evening meal which was very tasty. The waitress who served us was an absolute delight. So polite and nothing was too much trouble. After a lovely quiet sleep, we went for breakfast which was cooked to perfection. All in all, a beautiful pub with very friendly locals, in a wonderful village setting. I would definitely return. Thank you for a perfect overnight stay

Stayed for a night whilst attending a wedding nearby. The pub food was excellent with staff incredibly courteous, polite, and helpful. We also met the owner who was very lovely to deal with. We stayed in the rooms next to the pub kitchen and they were quite warm due to their aspect and time of year but they were comfortable and clean. Limited parking is available for guests at the back of the pub. Even though there are only 4 rooms, the pub provides breakfast (cooked and/or continental) which was of good quality too. A nice stay and would recommend for a night or two.

Service diabolical. 50 minutes before starter. Had to get own drinks from bar. Restaurant was empty. Food good when arrived

We had our wake here for my husband and they were brilliant they did a gluten free platter for my niece even though i said she would bring her own , that was so nice of them❣️ everyone enjoyed the food which laid on for us especially the home made scones & fresh cream with Jam, a beautiful venue and highly recommend The Bluebell Inn

Located in the picturesque village of Helpston, the home of one of England's most famous Poets, Paul and his staff provide the kind of comfort that is so welcome after a long day's hike. Great food (averagely priced), large selection of beer and a wonderful gin bar help wind you down for good night's sleep.

We stayed here for one night to break up our journey home from Northumberland. Lovely room with plenty of towels in the bathroom. We had an evening meal here and although we had to wait a while for our food the staff were very apologetic and kept us informed. Fab breakfast the following morning before we went on our way. We had our dog with us and he was made very welcome. Definitely recommend a stay at The Bluebell Inn.

We pre ordered our meals as there were 11 of us. One couple had to sit in a different room from us as they had brought their dog. (No complaints with that.) We arrived at about 6:30. You had to go to the bar to get your drinks. No one really greeted us or really acknowledged us. The young girls put water on our table and went away. Our starter arrived around 7:45…. keeping in mind we had pre ordered. No apologies for the wait. No checking on us…nothing. Everyone seemed to enjoy their starters. My scallops were delicious. After our starters it was another 45 minutes for the mains to come out. One person had to wait another 10 minutes for his to arrive. Some got the beef bourguignon. It was big chunks of meat and dry. They asked for added gravy. The steak was good. The lamb was tasty but no vegetables. My chicken with penne was okay. It was difficult to see the chicken. The desserts were fine, but no one had coffee as it was about 9:30 by now. All in all the food was okay but the unbelievably long wait put a damper on everything. You couldn’t fault the young ladies who served us as they were probably not trained to cope with large groups. Unfortunately, we will not be back.

Stayed at The Bluebell for 2 nights. Room was lovely as was breakfast and dinner. Staff all very friendly and efficient. Perfect place to stay and eat in a beautiful village. We will return and would recommend to anyone.

We stayed overnight but first had drinks and dinner. Great location in the rural village of Helpston. Excellent and quick service for drinks, a bit slower with dinner. Mine host, Paul, is very good company and, being a Friday night this was evident as the bar was full for most of the evening. Great atmosphere. My wife's rump steak was excellent, one of the best for some time now, and she is a steak aficionado! My burger was disappointing as, a personal preference, I much prefer minced beef in a burger to ground beef which ends up in a solid patty. The room was adequate but more cramped than the last one we stayed in the previous month. We found the bed squeaky and not very comfortable. The shower would also benefit from having a shower curtain. Notwithstanding the above comments, I should be more than happy to stay here again. Highly recommended.

Service very poor waited 45 minutes for main course , food delivered at different times and was barely warm, desserts no better apple pie with cold custard 😔😔

Wonderful place to stopover and relax. Super served ales and food to be desired all at reasonable cost. No bustlle or rush just a nice experience. Enjoy

First time I have ever been to this pub and just went for drinks this time and it was a really nice pub, with really nice friendly staff and will definitely be going there again and would recommend it for sure 😁😁

Had a superb Sunday roast. The beef was delicious and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing

I spent the nights of the 12th, 13th and 14th April 2024 at the Bluebell Inn. It was my first proper visit to Helpston from where my great-grandfather, James Dolby, left for the North in the 1880s and became a signalman in Ilkley for the rest of his days. I not only met a Dolby still living in the village but a third and a fourth cousin living away. My grandfather was a second cousin to Thomas Dolby, the publican and blacksmith, making me his second cousin twice removed. I had a room in what was Thomas's old forge and it was first class and so quiet. I also had a meal at the Bluebell on the Friday evening with my fourth cousin, Martin Hall, a regular there. This also was extremely good. The staff were immensely friendly and helpful and the breakfast substantial. My parting words were that I would heartily recommend the Bluebell, which I am now doing and was asked to do so by writing this review on Tripadvisor.

Staff are lovely, great menu but it took over 40 mins to get to get our order for 4 people and we ordered baguettes. Was really disappointed.

Absolutely superb food and atmosphere!

Perfect place to stay over. Food great.. cask ales excellent...very nice rooms.. all good..every thing you need...🙂👍

Adhoc visit here on Sunday 24th March 2 people and the dog. Ordered the big roast that all 3 meats, roast potatoes and vegetables cauliflower cheese. Big portions arrived, everything was sooo tasty and delicious. Service was excellent as we hadn’t booked. Sorry no photos we had eaten it before I realised…, oh and Yorkshire puddings were huge!!! All in all highly recommended worth the £20 pp

Really lovely pub and accommodation. Host was very friendly and so were the staff. Food was amazing... Home made pies fabulous! Accommodation was really nice and had everything we needed. Accommodation is dog friendly too.

Lots of potential, however our food was served to the table next to us where they tasted the food before realising it wasn't theirs. The server returned it to the kitchen where it was re-plated & returned to us after a short wait. Unfortunately the food was luke warm & when we said it had been touched, we were offered some additional vegetables. A further conversation led to a 10% discount off the main courses only, £5, really disappointing that no one even offered an apology.

Always have great steaks. Menu varies, particularly the specials depending on who the chef is at the time (multiple changes in the last year). Waitress and bar service always good and a warm welcome from the landlord Paul.

This is a great spot for couples, families and friends to spend a great meal or drinks together. Would definitely recommend this place.

We stayed for two nights and had an excellent time. Lots of thoughtful touches like fresh milk in the fridge made our stay especially pleasant. But above all, the friendly, helpful staff were superb. Food and drink were excellent, from the delicious evening meals to the tasty breakfasts. We also enjoyed the bar service where the atmosphere was welcoming and the beers well kept. A great place!

It was a lovely pub to stay at. Friendly and relaxed. Helen served some lovely evening food and Ross prepared a lovely breakfast They were very friendly and helpful. The owner Andy was very friendly and pleasant as well. We took the dog with us. She did find the room too warm and struggled the first night. The only problem was the drain in the shower. The water didn't go down quickly enough and started to flood the whole of the shower room floor. So maybe needs investigating and fixing. The bedroom was pleasant clean and comfortable. Helpston is a very attractive, typically English village with many old beautiful thatched houses. Worth a visit with the Georgian market town of Stamford just down the road.

Terrific place - delightful staff and the food was wonderful. The beef and onion pie was outstanding. Will certainly come back if we're ever in the area again.

We had a very pleasant stay. The room was superb with the additional touches of a small fridge, stocked with bottled water and milk for hot drinks. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was excellent and a good atmosphere in the bar which made us feel very welcome.

Lovely meal, good portion size, well priced, friendly service.

Fabulous Boxing Day 2 Course Festive meal with Daughter. Excellent new Chef. Highly recommended, good atmosphere too.

Thought I'd write a review as it's my first time visiting the bluebell and boy we was not disappointed the beef perfect roast potatoes probably the best IV ever had and the gravy to die for for starters I had the pate what was the start of a great evening finished off with a lovely cheese board definitely will be returning great work guys even the chef came out to see us great work chef keep up the hard work

Was very disappointed with the length of time we had to wait 1hr 15 mins 10th Dec Food was only just hot but the beef was very good we sat where we could see into the kitchen and our food was left under the lights for over 15mins before bringing out to us it was also quite cold in there

Just a fabulous place. The team are super friendly, the food was great, with a chef who goes over and above to make sure everything is just right (especially with gluten-free options) and the room we stayed in overnight was cosy, warm and spotlessly clean.

We stayed for a couple of nights, mid week, in November, having stayed here before, a few years back and having pleasant memories of the pub. It is more competitively priced than accommodation in nearby Stamford, yet only minutes away by car. We were pleased to be accommodated in the same room, the old Blacksmiths, with a vaulted ceiling, large, comfortable bed, hanging space, a wall-mounted TV and an unusual wall-cupboard with table underneath, containing coffee, tea etc and fresh cake, replenished daily. Unusual in a room, there was a good selection of magazines and books for us to browse, including books by and about John Clare, who is connected to the village. The en-suite shower room, with heated towel rail, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes had plenty of hot water. The rooms are set to the back of the pub, accessible without having to go through the pub and away from any possible noise. We ate supper on one night, served in a characterful room with welcoming log fire. The bar stocks an impressive selection of gin! We had a Soup of the Day and the Pie of the Day, but didn't find a dessert that appealed. The food was well presented, the pastry a little heavy and a meal that proved a little disappointing, but tastes differ and other diners seemed to be tucking in. Breakfast is served in a small side room. Perfectly acceptable but we both felt that things were very much being portion controlled, some of the smallest sausages we have come across and only just enough fruit juice on each table to provide a small glass each. This is understandable when there are only four rooms available and not all of them are necessarily occupied on any one night. On the second morning, my other half asked if he could have a variation of the Full English, increasing one ingredient, whilst not having four of the others, but was told that this accommodation couldn't be made which was a little disappointing. In summary, whilst the accommodation was the same, we felt that, overall, our experience was not as good as our last stay.

Had a brilliant time and food was amazing and the service was 10/10. Staff was fantastic value for money and top notch lamb was stunning. Shame about one silly obnoxious man shouting his mouth and upsetting the wonderful waitress HE SHOULD BE A SHAMED OF HIMSELF

We visited the Blue Bell at Helpston on Sunday 26 November 2023 for lunch at 13:15. We made a reservation for four. The service was poor, the staff lost our order and they took over an hour to inform us that the lamb I had ordered was no longer available, when the food arrived it was warm but not hot. We complained to the staff but were not offered any compensation of any kind. When we spoke with the owner he was rude and abusive. I will not be returning. The Chef caught up with us in the garden and asked what had happened and I explained the sorry tale to him and pointed out that the owner had made no attempt to diffuse the issue or to offer compensation of any kind. He said he would speak to the owner and try to arrange some compensation and come back to me by Monday. I have not heard from him! Food adequate, Service Non-existent! Value for money appalling. I will not be returning to be abused by the owner again.

Had the seasonal Christmas menu the between the 4 of us we had all 3 starters couldn’t fault any of them full of taste, texture and flavour as were the mains. Very generous portions we shared 1 pudding. Excellent value and so good we’ve booked again 👍👍

Great fish and chips for lunch on my mother's birthday. They went above and beyond to make it speacial for her with Happy Birthday balloons. We will definitely go back.

We met friends who were staying here for Sunday lunch which was first class. All the meats were tender and delicious too. Chef came to check we were enjoying our meal and have a chat which was great. Not the cheapest Sunday lunch around but the best and we will be back.

What a lovely pub in the middle of a tranquil village. Greeted with a smile from the super friendly staff, and idol chit chat from the punters , which made us feel at ease straight away. Seated straight away and drinks served. The staff couldn’t do enough for you. Even the chef came out and sat down with us to make sure we were happy with the food. Which I might add was superb from presentation to taste. 💯 recommend. We will definitely be visiting again real soon. Thank you to all the staff for such an enjoyable evening.

A fantastic venue for our family Sunday lunch. The food and service was first rate and the chef was outstanding ensuring we were all happy with our meals. Can’t rate the place highly enough. Thoroughly recommend.

Sadly sandwiches not up to the standard that we have had before. Last time we were here we had rustic cheesy garlic bread and thick chips that were amazing Time before amazing ciacattas and chips. Today sandwich was so thick that I couldn't open my mouth wide enough to bite it and the crusts were so hard I couldn't eat them! 1 slice of very thin ham like shop bought that you just couldn't taste especially in a sandwich of this size. Thank goodness the chips are still great.

Staying at the Bluebell for a night and had a really enjoyable evening meal. Minor issue with one of the main meals, but the chef came out immediately, and rectified the issue completely to our satisfaction. Both main meals were of the highest quality, really well presented, great portion size and tasted very good. We decided to share a cheeseboard and that was as impressive a cheeseboard as we have ever come across - 4 great cheeses, loads of accomplishments and enough for 4 people. The Chef came out after we had finished and we had a great chat. Excellent service and attention to detail Would happily recommend to anyone

My wife and I stayed overnight here. The pub itself is pleasant, and our (twin) room was simple, but clean, tidy and well equipped (had a small fridge which was very handy). Only small quibble would be that the mattress on one of the beds was rather "tired". Opting for the inclusive breakfast was a smart move as it was excellent and very good value. My wife had smoked salmon (!), for which the chef personally asked her how she wanted it served, and my full English was top notch. The service in both the bar and at breakfast was friendly and helpful. All in all, I would definitely recommend it and, as a bonus, if you are into English poets, John Clare's house is right next door!

Delicious Sunday roast today, the Lamb was very very tasty, compliments to Ross the chef, roast potatoes cooked with a good amount of crispness and flavoursome too, plenty of vegetables, gravy and portion size was perfect, a proper tasty dinner.

Had an amazing Sunday lunch here with my family. Very warm and welcoming. Compliments to the chef for the amazing food, and the bar and waiting staff are very friendly, caring and accommodating. Will definitely return and recommend to all I know. Thank You

Just had roast dinner in our local village pub.. mine was vegan which Ross accommodated very well, making me my own cauliflower cheese. Really tasty all round. He also came to make sure everything was ok for us. Very friendly pub, relaxed and dog friendly. Paul the owner is also very welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to trying the takeaway and will be re visiting!

We visited for Tapas night and it did not dissappoint. The Head Chef Ross was so accommodating and introduced himself to us. He ensured we were happy with our meals. The food was incredible and the staff were all really nice. Definitely visit if you are considering it, you will have a great evening. Thank you to all the team for a lovely evening.

We had a night's accommodation booked at the Bluebell Inn and arrived early enough to have dinner. The fish menu was spectacular and very reasonably priced; we shared a starter of salt and pepper squid which was so light and fresh! My main of tuna nicoise was excellent and the presentation throughout was great. My husband had maple glazed gammon which looked amazing. Russ has done a great job in such a short time as chef at the Bluebell. His pride and attention to detail show in his dishes and his chats about his food. Go for a meal even if you don't stay the night, but we advise you do both. It's a great pub, lovely rooms, good value and generous portions!! We will be back soon.

Just had Sunday lunch at the Bluebell and it was excellent 👍 . Service was good and the food was very good. Look forward to going again in the near future. Thanks Chef 🧑‍🍳 be seeing you soon.

Fantastic food. I really enjoyed my stay and the meals were delicious. Definitely recommend staying and eating here.

Popped into the Bluebell for Sunday lunch with my son today (27th Aug), met by happy staff and a good selection of beer at the bar. Ordered the Sunday lunch roast beef, asked for beef medium and it was perfectly pink , the beef was...

Lovely atmosphere Lovely food enjoyable evening. Will be back. Our first visit will try a lunch next time to see if the food is still 100% in the day

My wife and I originally booked to stay two nights but my unexpected visit to hospital just days before put paid to any plans. The staff went out of their way to change our booking and even managed to assist when we decided we would...

Really nice room, friendly people and good location. Didn’t have dinner but breakfast was very good and service was excellent, Would recommend for business and couples alike.

I had the battered haddock and chips. The presentation was good, however, the battered fish lacked flavour. As a keen amatuer cook I would not have the audacity to serve the chips I was provided. They neither resembled the tasty "chip shop" style chips, nor...

For the past few years we have stayed at the Bluebell and love the experience. So much so that on the 6th July 2022 we booked and paid in full for a 3 night stay for 23-25 June 2023. ie almost a year ahead to...

We had a 5 night stay in the B&B and loved it. My cousin lives in Helpston and we were visiting. We stayed in The WheelWright room and although it was small, it was perfect for our stay. The bed was very comfortable and the...

What a delightful find! We stayed for one night in the Blacksmith's Cottage which was well designed and contained everything one could need. The plate of cake and biscotti was a nice touch, as were the robes in the en suite. We ate in the...

Having had a meal there on Friday night we thought we would try the Sunday lunch. Probably the best roast dinner in quite a while. Beautiful crispy roast potatoes, nice piece of beef and very tasty veg all perfectly cooked. Staff are welcoming and very...

Stayed last weekend as we were attending an event nearby at Burghley House. Dinner on Saturday night was the nicest meal I’ve had out in quite awhile, definitely recommend the Duck breast. The Bakewell Tart was absolutely delicious, excellent pastry. Our room was very well...

We visited The Bluebell for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We were greeted by a very friendly team. Service was quick but not rushed, and the staff were knowledgeable. I had the sea bass (a new dish on the menu)...

Second visit in the last month last Saturday and once again absolutely delicious food. Best thing is...its only 2 miles from home. Staff very polite and attentive Keep it us please !

Stayed 2 nights with our dog and held a post funeral tea for friends and family. Room was great, good quality shower, mini fridge, hairdryer provided, cake and cafeteria for proper coffee. Breakfast was excellent. Staff brought our dog water and treats. Guests at the...

8 friends went out for a meal midweek for the Italian night and the quality of the food was simply amazing this combined with the service, value for money & venue made for a lovely enjoyable evening.

Met by a cantankerous jobsworth man, unfriendly and unwelcoming after a simple request to leave our expensive e-bikes where we could keep an eye on them in the deserted patio area, hurting or inconveniencing nobody. It was freezing cold and raining and our reasonable request...

We booked 2 double rooms for two nights at The Bluebell Inn via Booking.com and very happy we did. Check in time was 5pm and having arrived at 4.30pm, were very grateful to be given the key & shown to our rooms straight away. Our...

We only came for 1 night as we were visiting family in the area. We actually arrived a couple of hours before check in time and caught departing staff who stopped and let us check in early. We booked 2 rooms a double and a...

Quite honestly I had the finest main course that I've ever had last night. We all really enjoyed ourselves as usual. Excellent food, wine, gin, great service. The Bluebell is an example of pub food and hospitality at the very highest level, but it's also...

We have lunched here on Christmas Day before and it was lovely. The food was superb, hot, well seasoned and plentiful. The service was great, our waitress was friendly and fun. At £85 per person we feel this is good value as the staff are...

We had a fantastic Christmas meal at the Bluebell last night. Every course was delicious and piping hot. Sometimes food is tepid at Christmas meals and you end up bolting it down before it’s stone cold but not last night. All the staff were lovely...

Went with our group of Walkers to a Christmas meal 23 in total, we had an absolutely fantastic time in lovely surroundings. Nothing was too much trouble for the Manager and staff alike whom were extremely polite and friendly at all times took care if...

Visited here for my birthday meal with family. The setting is lovely, a nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. The service was quick and the wait for food was also very efficient. The food itself was excellent quality, portions were a good size and the...

Cosy and stylish pub restaurant with tastefully converted outbuildings for accommodation. Food was fabulous; evening meal was excellent and one of the best breakfasts ever. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We chose the place as a cheaper and quieter alternative to staying in Stamford and...

Warm, friendly and delicious pub! Thank you to the team at the Bluebell Inn as my husband and I came for a date night. It had a lovely atmosphere, staff were friendly and the choice of food was good. The food was great quality and...

Had a 2 night stay at the Bluebell and what a gem of a property it is. The rooms are very well stocked with high end beverages and fitted with a wet room to boot. It’s dog friendly, people friendly and with great staff from...

We were visiting poet John Clare’s cottage in Helpston & went to the Bluebell for lunch. It’s a lovely friendly place. We had delicious sandwiches which come with homemade coleslaw & fries. Very generous portions!

friendly owners amazing breakfast ..the fact you can get a drink from the pub (which is really pretty - no noise) - the accommodation was exceptional very clean and has everything you need, good coffee, tea milk etc.. and some very tasty pieces of cake...

My sister and I stayed here for one night as we were visiting the area. We were greeted by the very friendly landlady and shown to our rooms, which were spotless and comfortable. There were nice touches such as the complimentary cakes, fresh milk and...

Wonderful place to come and visit for drinks and beautiful food just be hopeful that Thea and Janeel are both working at same time as they are a great double act, Janeel’s laughter and Thea’s smile. And you must try the liquor coffee made by...

I’ve been here a few times with friends. It’s a very warm and cozy pub. Very welcoming. Drinks and food can be a bit pricy though. Good to hear that they cater for those who are GF, but feel they should have more GF puddings....

Such a warm welcome to this village pub, the staff are warm and friendly with a smile. The menu at lunch has something for everyone, from small bites to meals, with a choice of sides if you want more. The burger was superb in brioche...

A fun and informal evening with friends at a company led blind tasting event. A well attended very pleasant evening with beautiful wines from around the world ending with a Tuscan Sangiovese. We were able to discuss where we thought the wines may be from...

This was our first experience of eating out on Christmas Day and it did not disappoint. The staff were welcoming, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was superb, from smoked salmon scotch eggs to turkey with all the trimmings If we could...

Found the Bluebell via a booking website and was very pleased to have done so. This traditional country pub has all the charms you would expect, open fire, excellent food, good selection of real ale. Add to this 4 very well presented rooms and you...

Fantastic evening with 5 friends sampling 6 English wines and cheeses. Great chance to try something different and excellent value at £25 with 3 glasses of white and 3 glasses of red. Cheese board was delightful with a good selection of artisan cheeses from the...