The Bredhurst Bell in Maidstone

Friendly, good food, not too modern

Friendly staff..great service...great good and very reasonable prices...good atmosphere...clean and catered for children with allergies

Great food as always no complaints.

Always a pleasure to come here. Great food, heated area outside and lite up beautifully. Quite a romantic feel too. Staff very welcoming and take time to help too. Love this establishment 🥰

£12 per head buffet for 15 people easily fed 20. Very good choice of varied cold food.

Great village feel. We both had roast turkey meal from their Sunday menu. Amazing food! Turkey was plentiful and so soft and moist. Loads of veg too. Including cauliflower cheese, carrots, parsnips, peas, roast potatoes, stuffing, homemade Yorkshire, gravy boat. Amazing value for money. We didn't book either. Turned up at 3ish. We was looked after at our table by Sue who was very friendly and welcoming. Service charge is not included on the bill and when paying via the card machine, there is no prompt to leave a tip. As the experience was so good, I had to ask how to leave a tip via the car payment machine. Sue then adjusted the payment display to allow me to leave her a tip. I've never had that before. I highly recommend this restaurant from my experience. Thanks Sue and all the staff.

Really good, plenty of space. We go with family when visiting from Chester. Food very nice.

Jordan and Ben were attentive, professional and it was a very warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was lovely and well worth every penny. We will definitely be returning. We all had a lovely family meal , thank you gents, you do an amazing job .

Thank you all for a great night from all 18 of us! Great food great service great staff!! We've had a lovely time 😊

Lovely atmosphere and great value for money. Friendly staff, especially Jordan who was so helpful and told us about upcoming events, we will definitely be back for some of them.

We booked at short notice. Very nice place for a meal. Our server Ben was very attentive and friendly. We’ll be back for sure.

Not too busy when we e visited at lunch time, Guinness was spot on , food good value for money & staff very friendly & helpful definitely will use again

Great pub, great food. The staff is friendly and nice.

Lovely lunch. Friendly, helpful staff

Nice food as always, nice cold drinks, staff are lovely. Was a nice evening, a nice place to catch up with family and friends. Recommend

Came for a quick pity stop but managed to get a table with waitress service. Sue was attentive, polite and friendly!! Thank you Sue ☺️

Served today by Sue Very caring and friendly. Asked if our meals were ok. Had the roast. Food was lovely. Clearly loves her job.

Great pub and Great food staff are friendly well worth a visit 😀 👍 👌

Nice staff but not enough of them. Tables often sticky.. Dog friendly a big plus. Food can be hit or miss, I think depending on how busy they are. Have had a lovely meal but also cremated scampi but will go back.

Great had a gluten free menu for one of the party so always a plus

Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere d super friendly staff. We will definitely be going back. Worth every penny.

We had a fabulous meal at The Bell. The food was delicious and the service was attentive without being intrusive. We had 2 dogs with us and a baby which made serving our table a challenge and we're a rowdy lot so the patience exercised by the serving staff when working out who had ordered what was greatly appreciated. We genuinely had such a lovely experience and it was made so by the fantastic staff.

We visited on a Tuesday lunchtime to celebrate a family birthday. It was relatively quiet during our lunch but our food was really very good and excellent value for money. We had excellent service from Natalie which made it a very enjoyable lunch.

Lovely food and very nice service

Met a friend after collecting a cake for daughters 18th Chloe who looked after us was very attentive Polite friendly cheerful she is a credit to the pub.She was helpful but not in a robotic manner Food was good especially the sharing platter Decent beers and burgers we had were well cooked

I'm just going on the food that I ordered here, which was meant to be the onion soup but I would have said was onion gravy which I could not eat. But friends that I was with were very happy with what they ordered. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. A lovely afternoon lunch

Great little pub serving very good food and a wide selection of beers and ciders. Very nice place 👌🏽

Lovely food at the Bell. Staff very friendly,

Pleasant pub, nice food, friendly staff

Great food great service great atmosphere

Where there for a big family meal celebrating two birthdays and was most dissatisfied by the service. The service was extremely slow even though the pub was quiet. They made errors with drink orders and spilt food and cutlery down one of our guests. The girl apologised but a top got ruined with ketchup and no management apologies offered. Lack of personal service. The food was basic with a limited menu but tasty. The atmosphere and outside area are fantastic although the outside play area could do with a revamp. Personally won't be going again

I came in the other day for a drink with some friends and was served by Milly, who was a very polite and friendly bar staff, and made us feel welcome.

Much improved food. Some of the outside tables are really very loose and dodgy.

A nice place for any occasion., staff alone are worth a 5 star. Service and the food no complaints. I'll be coming back at sometime for sure.

Fish and Chips had been cooked several times over. Macaroni cheese was dry. Lasagne was burnt. Pesto salad had large quantities of boiled onions on top. Puddings were slightly better. Service was adequate but this is a pub lacking in any warmth or genuine interest in customer satisfaction and the food is very expensive and disappointing.

Went to The Bell for one of their Quiz Nights, and despite doing terribly on the Quiz, I can definitely say the food and service made up for it! Everyone was very friendly and polite, and nothing was too much trouble. The food came out quickly (considering how busy it was) and was exactly as described. I had some garlic bread to start and the Chicken Schnitzel for mains. I have to say it is my go to and I’ve never had one that wasn’t perfect! Will 100% be coming back!

Went in for some beers and food. Had a great time! Will visit again!

good parking, buffet food for event was brilliant

A fantastic place to have a drink and a meal with friends etc.

Really pleasant experience, super helpful staff and everything was great.

The food was good and had entertainment which was good. good pub

Had a lovely meal at The Bell with my family. We were greeted at the door by Jordan W who was very welcoming. The drinks and food were both delicious, we were served at the bar by Jordan again who checked our allergies and ensured we understood the menu. We will definitely be returning and recommending to friends!

Very busy car park and many people sit outside for a drink cause the weather is sunny.

Prawn and Chorizo risotto - same base as their pea mint and courgette risotto (know this as my friend had it and we compared). Not a true risotto, cooked from scratch (in my opinion) tinned marrow peas. Prawn, chorizo and feta were just placed in top!! Might be tempered to return but not for a while!

A fantastic place to eat drink and have a great time well.done the team

Came to The Bell at Bredhurst for dinner. We had steak and ale pie and lasagne. Both very pleasant and enjoyable. Worth a visit.

Beautiful food and friendly staff.

A large pub in the Village of Bredhurst in Kent. Owned by Green King this pub has an extensive food menu including Sunday roast and a large selection of beers,wine and spirits. Prices are quite reasonable though a little higher than some other Green King pubs . There is a large outside area with plenty of seating including some little shed like huts. Part of the outdoor area is covered. There is a nice play area for younger kids. My roast dinner was a good size and there was a good selection of vegetables. The roasties were not the best but acceptable. The pub has a large free car park and even when it's very busy like it was when I visited, I still found a place. Finally, all staff members I interacted with were polite and helpful

We had a wonderful dining experience! The meal was exceptional, full of flavours, particularly the pies, and beautifully presented. The staff were fantastic, providing attentive and friendly service. Special mention goes to Sue, who truly went the extra mile to make our visit memorable. Her exceptional customer skills and genuine care made all the difference. We felt incredibly welcomed and well taken care of. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the outstanding service.

Good pub with nice staff, also some good food, no complaints and great for the locals. Sue was lovely and the staff were attentive

Good food. Excellent service from Sue. Nice well kept beer as well. Not only that but we also saw a couple of groups of old friends. 😊

Great beer garden, above average pub grub

My boyfriend and I came in for dinner tonight and honestly can’t fault the food or service, the food was 11/10 as well as the service, it will definitely become our go to for the future and we will be recommending the bell to everyone we know!!!

miserable staff overpriced and much overrated food special hose bbq burger inedible after 3 or 4 bites greasy at £12 + a pop yuk. barmaid served me a £7 glass of white wine ,when I'd ordered a rose and shrugged her shoulders if you're looking for a Kentish village pub experience I'd drive straight past Bredhurst if I were you the fact it's just off the motorway on the way to to the coast shouldn't entice you IMO. A bad representative of the wonderful Kentish village pubs that can still be found, if you are discerning enough to know what you want.

Good service and food. Very timely and good value for money. Sue who looked after us was superb. Toilets very clean as was bar area

If you’re looking for some drinks in a nice pub or pub garden this is definitely lovely. We came for Sunday lunch and at £14+ the food was horrid. It’s a real shame but you’re better off getting microwave meal. Chicken was slimey, beef was a strange colour and dry - just have drinks.

Very well organised to cater for 20 people. Staff fantastic especially Sue Plenty of room to spread out. Nice garden area for the kids

Had chicken wrap and chips, lovely!

Not the best day to had been to a funeral When we got there only limited hot for the funeral as there gas had ran out. So can't comet on food.

Friendly staff on arrival, service was all ordered through app but didn’t have any problems. Unfortunately there was a large crowd that was in the bar area and were being super loud and obnoxious. People were trying to enjoy their meals and this didn’t help. The staff were trying to shoo them outside but they kept coming back in.

I had the pensioners meal yesterday. Most disappointing. The chicken was dry and been cooked and left. No sauce on it.

Excellent service, great food. A really good family pub. AND, when my coffee was too strong no questions they just made me a fresh weaker cup! Great service! Thank you.

Admittedly, it has been a bit of a disappointing visit for us this time. The vegetarian beetroot tart roast dinner was very poor. The tart itself had the texture similar to granola and was very dry - even with the gravy. This also applies to the stuffing which was very rubbery. Unfortunately, when compared to the meat roast dinners, which are priced the same, you receive much less. We had fewer potatoes, no parsnips and no Yorkshire puddings. Considering we waited over an hour to be served our pre-ordered food, I imagine the reason for the dryness was due to maybe being under a heat lamp for a prolonged period of time. If this wasn’t the case, then maybe a change in recipe or preparation is needed to supplement this. Not even the gravy was enough… This wait was then continued after the meal whilst waiting for our coffees to be delivered. We have waited over thirty minutes for four coffees… Although it’s important to note the staff during our interactions have been lovely even when mentioning these shortfalls, and the atmosphere has been nice with the great weather. The reason for a reduced service score has been purely due to the sheer wait we have had throughout the meal. Whilst I appreciate that the warm weather has made the pub busier than usual, the wait for preordered food and subsequent wait for drinks has dampened this score. All in all, I’d suggest visiting the pub for a drink, but maybe forgo the food.

Lovely friendly staff nice atmosphere good food .😃

Came here today for food with my family. Ordered from the app took along time for food to arrive, I also ordered drinks on the app. I was asked to tip before I had even received any service ,which I did. When our food finally arrived I was informed that there was cutlery in the entrance. I went to get my family cutlery and there was no forks. I went and found my forks off of a table inside. Also the drinks I ordered had not yet arrived ( normally drinks arrive first) The food was not great. I eventually got my drink. The service I tipped for was awful. Won't rush back

The Breadhurst Bell Pub embodies the quintessential charm of a traditional English pub with a modern twist. Nestled in the heart of Breadhurst, it's a welcoming haven for locals and visitors alike. Stepping through its doors, you're greeted by the cozy ambiance, complete with crackling fireplaces and rustic décor. The menu boasts a delightful array of classic pub fare, from hearty pies to succulent roasts, all crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Pair your meal with a pint of their finely curated selection of ales and wines, or indulge in one of their signature cocktails for a unique twist. The staff exude warmth and hospitality, ensuring a memorable dining experience every visit. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch, gathering with friends for drinks, or savoring a Sunday roast with the family, the Breadhurst Bell Pub offers a slice of British hospitality that keeps patrons coming back for more.

Staff are great, food was excellent and great price, great atmosphere and even had a singer, had a great evening, will definitely be returning to this great village pub, many thanks for a great evening 👍

Just don't bother went here for a birthday meal Starters for 4 which 2 were cold but we let it go Mains turned up Steak was dry as a bone couldn't possibly be cooked anymore! I asked for medium rare chips were cold Mussels with linguine were cold and the pasta was more like noodles Hunters chicken just about warm Bar man was on his own trying to server everyone bless him while waitresses stood around Such a shame as its a nice pub with a good selection of drinks Let down by the kitchen and people serving But to be honest I really don't know where you can go today it all seems to be the same

Great food and service from Natalie tonight.

Lovely pub! Great food. Clean. Friendly staff! So glad that quiz nights are back on a Sunday - I’ll definitely be back even more often now. Hannah, Jordan and Charlie are smashing it!

Food & service was amazing, really lovely atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon. Steph was brilliant, she went above & beyond to look after us. Would highly recommend, 10/10

Family get together after many years decided to go to the Bell. There was 13 of us and we booked well in advance. We were told we couldn’t have table service in the area we were sitting. We were told we booked too late of which we didn’t. Meals were small portions and not very hot. This Pub used to be good but since it’s been run by Greene King it has gone downhill. We have been to two different Pubs and it appears service has become so poor it’s no wonder these places are closing down

Excellent friendly service from Sue and the food, fish & chips and signature burger, were both lovely. Plenty more to tempt on the menu. Thank you.

Really disappointed this evening. Went with a friend for a catch up over a few glasses of wine, as we have done a few times previouslyand enyoyed it. Told at around 2210 that they were closing and to drink up. We had just got another glass of wine each. Felt really awkward and rushed, especially as lights around us were turned off and bar staff clearly ready to leave with bags and coats at the ready. Shame, as looking forward to spending summer evenings in the garden but will now be off elsewhere.

The country night last night was fantastic great Duo of Hannah and Dan and the line dancers were amazing hopefully more music will follow well done the team at the Bell

Had a big booking for Sunday roasts! They were all served warm and tasted fantastic! We have rebooked for a birthday occasion next month. The beer selection was really good and we can’t wait to sit in the garden when the weather gets a little warmer!

DISAPPOINTING!!!!! we come as a family, my brother in law ordered a beer (he is 24) they challenged him for ID that he didn’t have on him. We respected this and he got a coke… 20 mins later he then asked for a non alcoholic Guinness the waiter went away fine . He then come back to say they won’t serve him as it has a percentage of alcohol. I then approached the” manager “ to ask if they sell 0% Guinness he said yes but we won’t serve it due to no id? The waiter had already admitted he looks over 18 prior to this. I asked why won’t they serve it as it’s non alcoholic (bearing in mind the original reason is because it has a percentage) he said as it represents an alcoholic drink they won’t serve it and it is the law. I replied and said that’s not the law however if you believe it is you have already broken it as you have served my sister an “non alcoholic cider” with no ID. He said well I asked my manager and she said no. I said I thought you was the manager as he already stated prior. He said he was acting so I asked him to get his manager and he refused . Complete jobs worths and service was awful. It become personal and sooo unprofessional. We will not be returning on this basis. Awful.

Food was beautiful and presented well and service was fantastic the servers were very friendly and the pub was cozy and clean

What a lovely, busy pub. The food was reasonably priced, good portions and very delicious. Service friendly and attentive. Will certainly go again - in fact have already booked!

Had the afternoon tea, it was lovely massive portions had to take some home excellent value for money, the staff were friendly and the premises were nice and clean. Plenty of parking

Absolutely amazing atmosphere. Guys, you have created the old style pub magic. So lovely to see families here too! We've just returned from a wake and needed to compose ourselves at our favourite haunt. Hannah, Jordan and the team...thank you for your dedication to this Jewel!

Lovely service, very patient and helpful for our large group. Food was better than expected. Would come back again. Thank you

Out For Lunch on a Wednesday. Car park was full which surprised us. Normally go there during summer because of the garden seating. Order food and it came out within 15-20 minutes which was good. Really nice staff behind the bar and kitchen came out to ask how the food was. Really good food and good portions. Would recommend this.

Mothers day lunch was fantastic great service and excellent value for money staff were incredible on a busy day will be most definitely back very soon for live music at the end of the month. New manager seems already to be making a difference.

Visited for a family lunch today and was served by a lovely lady called Sue . Nothing was too much trouble for her and she went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect . We will 100 % return as the food was lovely and fresh and it was so nice to have service with a smile

Great choice on the menu,something to everyone’s taste, food tasted amazing and service could not be faulted, will definitely be returning

Had a nice meal for four of us pre Mother’s Day. Menu selection was good and prices are fair. Service good and staff friendly. Would definitely visit again.

Very busy for a Saturday lunchtime. Had to chase the food up.

This is a lovely venue, easy to park, warm and cosy interior, Our waitress Natalie was very efficient and friendly, amended one of the meals as one of our party didn’t like something included in the dish. Hannah was very patient when it came to paying the bill as we were all paying individually with different payment methods. A very good experience, thankyou.

Very nice village pub set in the heart of breadhurst great size garden and play park for the children, the beer and food is good plenty of parking.

Pub food, cooked and served well.

The stake was awful The fish was awful

I only had a couple of drinks there, but it had a good atmosphere, the staff were very good. 👍🏾

Treated a friend to Sunday lunch. The service was friendly and efficient. The turkey roast was the best I’ve ever had in a pub. The last roast potato was still warm! The turkey was so tender, that even with one arm ( right arm in a sling) I was able to cut it with my left hand (I’m right handed)

We just had a get together for the Baptism of my son at the Bell and I cannot thank the staff enough for the incredible day they set up for us. The food was really good. The staff was extremely accomodating and helpful. We had a buffet and Indian platters. Again a massive thank you.

A great village pub. Excellent for a celebration of any kind!

Very nice place and very good food 👍

Food was very poor quite shocked as normally been good when I use to go

Below average food, seriously overcooked chicken in hunters chicken and very average fishcakes that I could have bought from the coop. Not good enough for the price.

Jordan and Hannah looked after my family despite being very busy. We were made to feel very welcome and will definitely return.