The Six Bells in Babergh

An unbooked lunch. Was sat at a delightful table near an open fire. I had mussels which were great. Staff friendly. Good choices on the menu.

Friendly staff , comfortable atmosphere.Great Sunday roast plus alternative options for the non roast eaters in the party. The pub has a good choice of beers on tap and varied gins regular options but some different alternatives .Portion sizes good but the dessert are not to be missed so came away feeling very fullWould recommend a visit

A delightful lunch stop at the six bells with friends after a walk in the lovely countryside nearby. Food was delicious with a good choice for different dietary requirements, service excellent, friendly staff. Our dog was welcomed and well catered for. We left feeling relaxed happy and well fed! Chips make you feel like you have gone to heaven.

Wanted to treat my very good friend to lunch at the six bells. Food was good but the service was awful. Asked for an Irish coffee & was refused on the grounds they were closing in 15minutes! When my friend said she could have drunk it in that time she was told that the woman didn't know how to make one. Felt very uncomfortable. Apparently she is the manager. Very poor customer service. Will not be going back.

We have found our local ❤ how lucky we are. The atmosphere, service and food were everything we could have wanted; perfect! Thank you and see you again soon!

We visited Six Bells last year (septmber) and last week, when on a break in LavenhamWe loved it on both visits! The menu is ever changing and has so many options, including vegan and vegetarian. Home made pies, crab salad, seasonal produce and a mouthwatering dessert menu including a fantastic wine and beers list.I cannot believe it was not more packed! this is a hidden gem. The lady behind the counter (owner?) is friendly and professional and there's a large car park too.

Four of us ate here for a Sunday Roast. Booking is essential as it is so understandably popular. All the food is homemade and absolutely delicious. Very pleasant and efficient staff and nice ambiance. Highly recommend a visit.

Had a fantastic lunch with about 20 people. Food was delicious and staff did a fab job. Great work 6 Bells!

We had a great birthday party for 22 people, 3 courses and more or less every item on the excellent menu covered. The food was delicious, not one disappointed customer among us, everyone got what they ordered, with no mistakes or substitutions. The service was efficient and all staff were very jolly and friendly. A lovely old pub. We shall look forward to our next visit which will be soon!

Went to The Six Bells for a couple of Friday night pints. Great atmosphere, lovely staff and friendly locals. Could have dined in, but had plans for movie night at home, so ordered a takeaway fish and chips. Delighted with the result. Good sized portions of hand cut chips, enormous battered fish and sides of home-made mushy peas and tartare sauce, complete with grilled lemons. Survived the journey home - delicious!

We sat in the garden and had lunch. I really don’t want to be unkind after a really tough year for the hospitality business and to be fair the staff were very pleasant and concerned but our lunch wasn’t great. Gritty, unwashed, dull salads, overcooked fish, dull, badly prepared and uninspired food. We rarely complain because it does tend to ruin the whole experience but the unwashed salads were actually inedible. One thing, the hamburger was good and there were people obviously enjoying their Sunday roasts. Perhaps they had a stand in because the chef was away; I hope so.

Visited the Six Bells twice during our week's holiday in Suffolk and it was fantastic both times! Food is excellent, beer great, wine delicious... all in all, a very pleasant experience and well worth the walk to get to Preston St Mary's.

The food was great and they even had a kids play area. My daughter loved it. Staff were very attentive

Visited this pub for an early birthday dinner with my husband. It’s a lovely ‘proper’ pub serving good real ale, and the food offering is varied and of a good quality. We enjoyed our starters & mains.But our dinner experience was constantly interrupted by a really annoying dog that persistently barked who was sat at a close by table with a family. Would have enjoyed it more without this interruption.

We are a walking group that like to finish our walk with a couple of pints and a nice lunch. Our first visit to the Six Bells, from the initial booking throughout our lunch we were made to comfortable and valued as customers. COVID protocols were obvious, in place and used. A good choice of well kept real ale and lagers, I can personally recommend the Wherry . A good range of meals on the menu, amongst our group we had Scampi, Brisket Bugger, fish & chips and lamb rump, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed.We plan to return in the not too distant future.

It’s so great to be able to visit the Six Bells again, and always worth the short trip. Whether eating inside or in the lovely gardens, the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed and the service efficient and very friendly.Aperitifs in the gardens, then inside to eat. Through starters, main course with fine wine, the meal was absolutely beautiful in cooking, taste and presentation all befitting a class restaurant, and the modest cost delivered fantastic value.And all in such a gorgeous pub which hasn’t been upstaged by pretention and vogue taste, and the chef and owners know they’re running an upmarket pub with excellent dining, not a minimalist art gallery with your meal as an exhibit.You will not leave still hungry and you’ll be able to afford the taxi home. So, if you want a real proper pub with proper food, get over to Preston St Mary where they do it right without the song and dance.

Fantastic Meal at the Six Bells Preston St Mary. Completely Covid Safe with well spaced out tables. 😊

Get here this Bank holiday - peaceful location and excellent service. The food was very good and interesting. Lamb rump excellent and the steaks generous.

first meal out since last visit in October 2020what can I say, fantastic pub - fantastic food and great friendly staffas I said on my last review get it booked for a meal - light bite or just a pint or three as you will not be disappointed will be back again soon

This was the first time in 13 months that we had eaten out since the first lockdown began. We were delighted to do so at our local pub; #TheSixBellsSo great that the garden is so spacious and the tables all at a safe distance from each other. We were under the marquee which was a bonus as there were a few showers. Most importantly, the food, as always, was superb. Good choice for vegetarians and my steak and ale pie was excellent. Took the advice to try their New York cheesecake and I was not disappointed. Thank you. We’ll be back.

The Six Bels has come out of lockdown with all bells chiming! The spacious garden has been well adapted to accommodate social distancing. More important is the chef is ringing the bell with excellent varied menu (incl a bite for a vegan) backed up by smiling waiting staff. Well done all round!

The Six Bells was really a wonderful discovery . With friends we had a very good time with delicious food . We had the best roast dinner ever ! Good beer and wine . From the reception to the table services everything was perfect . They made us feel welcome from the time we booked and reserve the table to the end of our experience. Fantastic.

We visited on a Friday evening and on arrival were impressed by both the welcome and efficient way they have organised the business to protect its customers from the Covid issue. Well spaced tables efficient but no officious service and a feeling that they were doing everything to keep people safe.Moving onto the food and drink, the menu has been simplified since our last visit and is all the better for it. Prices have also been cut so it is excellent value. Superb mussels in a cider cream sauce to start followed by a venison chille which was different but equally excellent. Good value wine and the beer is great and I understand they have a serious expert in how to keep proper beer. Could not fault the evening and would highly recommend but book first!

Good food and warm and comfortable atmosphere. Well looked after, food came in good time and a decent price too.

We booked fairly late in the day but the staff were brilliant and looked after us. The Six Bells has a really good menu and it was also steak night, they operated a really safe covid system and we felt entirely comfortable throughout. We would highly recommend anyone who is visiting to pop in and give it a try.

Fantastic country pub with great atmosphere and great decor Food is fantastic and staff are very friendly people Get it booked and have a great meal or just a pint or two or three

Now under new management, the chef is turning out good tasty food at reasonable prices. The Sunday roasts were excellent, the service was good, and the staff looked as if they were enjoying themselves.

We live in Lavenham and are surrounded by great pubs and restaurants. Preston Six Bells is one of the best, we love it. The beer is great and the food is fantastic. Very few places do a roast dinner very well, but the Six Bells does one of the best roasts we have ever had out! Me and my family are now taking regular walks here as they also do some great bar snacks, a great stop on a long walk.

We were in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch, two of us had a tuna and sweetcorn baguette which was served with some crisps, a salad garnish and a slaw which was absolutely delicious. The other one of us had a Stilton ploughman’s and thoroughly enjoyed it but envied is our crisps. Drinks and staff all helpful, so very nice lunch in the lovely pub garden, thank you.

Myself and my wife decided to go and have an mid week meal as a treat The food was great from start to finish Alongside the service by the very pleasant staff...Looking for too are next visit Once again thank you all team six bells

We used to go to the Six Bells a fair bit and loved the atmosphere, food and service. Whilst the service was still good, the food was truly terrible. No flavour in the soup, stodgy mac and cheese and greasy fish and chips. I really hope they turn things around, certainly we are not the only ones judging by other reviews.

Hopefully this review will help improve things. We had eaten here a few months ago and had a good meal. We went on Thursday which is ‘burger’ night. I had a burger, first thing that struck me was the bun that looked like it came from the local supermarket. I had about half a dozen thick chips and a small slaw that was unremarkable. My wife had a ‘Mac and cheese’ I.e. a huge plate of pasta with a bit of cheese on it. She had a side of spicy wedges that were greasy and simply had a spice powder poured over them. The pasta was dry and there was no quibble over not charging us for it when we mentioned it. The pub is charming, Preston st. Mary is delightful. It’s a shame that the food we had wouldn’t warrant the 25 minute drive to go there again. It wasn’t expensive but I wish I was able to praise rather than criticise.

have just returned from a lunch visit. the fish was superb and excellent value for money. the burger and chips again a treat to the taste buds which is something you don't often say about a burger. everything was fresh and the service was friendly and efficient will definitely return

The service from staff was good, however the Fish & Chips I had was overcooked and looked like they had used very old oil. The portion of fish and chips was very small as was the eton mess desert, as recent reviewer said perhaps the chef had the night off! I dislike giving bad reviews as I know pubs are struggling during Covid, however sometimes you just have to be honest. I would still visit the pub for a drink or perhaps a sandwich.

Have visited a few times over the year and had some nice food . Tonight we both chose Kedgeree , rice & peas, which was described as spicy on the menu. It was Tasteless, no sign of spice or seasoning , hardly any smoked haddock , although asked of our opinion - No -one seemed to care . Good wine and beer and nice lady on the Bar .Definitely off our list for a few months, nice venue , but the most tasteless food we can recall eating , you got excited by the taste of a pea! Maybe the Chef had the night off .

We arrived for dinner at the Six Bells at 2000 hrs. The young staff were polite and pleasant throughout but there may not have been enough of them. Starters were slow to arrive and the 'home made' tomato soup tasted as though it was from a catering tin - OK but not home made. It was 2100 hrs before our main course came. Mine was fish pie - over hot and with dried broccoli on top. It would probably have been fine if it hadn't been left under a grill and forgotten about. The experience could have been so much better.

We passed the Six Bells whilst walking, and found a very friendly pub which served as some very welcome cold drinks and a quick lunchtime bite to eat. Definitely recommended if you are in the area!

My husband and I visited the six bells for the first time today for lunch and couldn’t have been more impressed. The food was of an extremely high standard and my caeser salad was the best I’ve ever had. I had hoped to steal a little bit of my husbands dessert but the lady who served us recommended the mini rhubarb doughnuts with a custard dip. Absolute heaven. The service was impeccable and every member of staff was really friendly. We will definitely be going back.

My family and I enjoyed a warm welcome with a delicious home cooked meal. Excellent quality ingredients and a fabulous selection of drinks. Will be rushing back soon!

It was first time here. Beautiful country Pub in a lovely setting. Large garden area behind the pub. Roast dinner was fantastic and a very friendly welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommended and a perfect place to stop off on a long cycle or walk. I will be returning

First time going to the Six Bells under the new management and I must say it was a very pleasant night. Can’t fault the food or the service. The place has a very warm and friendly feel to it. Everything was very clean and I felt completely safe. Will definitely be going back and would highly recommend to others .

Food ok, but the waiting time for this was way too long, staff need to let there customers know at the time of ordering if there’s to be a long wait especially when you have hungry young children.

Our first visit back to a pub after lockdown and we weren't disappointed. Lovely and clean, great outside space. Staff were always wiping the bar, tables and chairs, using sanitiser, it made us feel relaxed and safe. We had a very tasty roast beef followed by a Preston mess and rhubarb doughnuts, which I have to say were incredible! Great service, with smiling staff, great food and atmosphere. We highly recommend this pub and we will definitely be back soon.

Four of us visited for lunch for the first time since ownership changed.The pub was warm on a dank day with log fire, good atmosphere, very clean with a friendly welcome. Food was not exceptional but perfectly OK and enjoyable for the price. We will undoubtedly return.

We haven't eaten at the Six Bells for a long time but decided to give it another try since we are hearing good things. We went in for lunch and everything started so well. Warm and friendly welcome, nice atmosphere although it was quiet. We were given a lovely table by the fire. A drinks order was taken at the table and brought to us while we looked at the menu. We weren't overly excited by the menu! We would have liked more of a choice, more lighter bites, more vegetarian options and the prices seemed a bit high on some of the dishes! My friend had the shepherds pie but it was more like stew and mash, not a pie in our eyes at all. I had the fish and chips it was nice but messy looking plate. We were offered desserts but decided not to have any. This pub has so much character it's a shame a few things let it down. I hope this is addressed soon. I'm giving the pub 4/5 for its charm and for a very accommodating and friendly manager. Well done Natasha.

We visited the six bells for the first time early on Saturday evening , it was very quiet when we arrived but we were greeted with a friendly welcome. The food was very good as was the service, it would be nice if there was maybe a little more choice on the menu particularly the main courses. Overall tasty food , friendly and efficient service , reasonable prices but maybe slightly lacking in atmosphere. We will definitely visit again .

On arrival we should have known how the night was going to pan out. Ignored on arrival when we were eventually acknowledged we were taken to a table.Limited menu just one vegetarian option which is very poor. Service was a haphazard affair not how it has been previously. 35 minute wait for starters. Main dish was very small portions not exactly value for money. Desserts were mostly sold out just a choice of 2.We discovered that Dan has now left and we certainly could tell the difference. The service didn't seem to flow and the atmosphere seemed very strained

Visited with friends last weekend. Three of us cycled there & Beccy the delightful manager offered to secure our bikes for us whilst we ate lunch in front of the roaring fire in the cosy beamed dining room. Service although friendly & courteous was a tad slow but the food was worth waiting for...delicious homemade mushroom risotto with fresh pea shoots, great fish & chips,good burgers & amazing truffle fries. Rhubarb & apple crumble with ice cream was quite simply delicious! This was a lovely relaxed lunch in a cosy, pretty pub run by a helpful & friendly team led by Beccy. We will definitely be back!

The Sunday lunch, we had the lamb, was delicious and excellent value. Cannot recommend this pub too highly. Will definitely visit again.

I decided to have a very needed catch up lunch with my friend and wasn’t disappointed. The front of house was extremely friendly and as my friend and I were chatting frantically she was patient with taking our orders and really helpful. Was spoilt for choice with the menu but decided on the Venison casserole which was delicious. Great experience, great food and great service . We Definitely be back.

Have been a regular, and a great fan for quite a while, but went recently and it has gone down hill dramatically. It appears that the manager (Dan) has left. Hopefully the owner will be able to get Dan back and restore the previous standards (good food, great service and an inviting atmosphere). We won’t be back unless the standards improve. Dan was the life of the pub and he had it humming in a way that meant it worked even on his day off. #bringbackdan

Not what it use to be, huge drop in the quality of the food and service. New style from the kitchen and lacking experienced staff.

As we opened the door we were greeted by a friendly face. We were asked what type of beer glass we would like, and the beer "Wherry" was good. Haddock and chips, and Pork chops were ordered and they were delicious. Highly recommended.

My second visit. Took my wife this time to celebrate her Birthday. A great success. Lovely old Inn in a delightful rural setting. A table for two just a few feet from an open fire, and next to a radiator. Great venue for winter lunch. Amazing to find such a varied and appealing menu midweek in early January. The mushroom soup was good, the duck liver pate, served with a clementine relish, wonderful. Both of us fancied the venison casserole, served with mash, red cabbage and broccoli. Tender tasty meat (no veganuary for us). With two tasty puddings we finished sated and delighted with both food and service. Not a cheap lunch but good value for the money. We put it in our list as ideal for a special occasion. Would go more often, but just for a couple of courses. Noted that they have a regular programme of events at the pub, including quizzes and live music. We'll be back.

We ate here for the first time just after Christmas. The bar and seating areas were beautifully decked out with all things sparkly and the fire was roaring. The food was really gorgeous - my medium rare steak was cooked to perfection! All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, even at such a busy time! Would really recommend this charming pub!

I can highly recommend this cosy country pub, which has been transformed under new ownership and new manager Dan. The food is excellent, the menu caters for all dietary requirements.

I have been there with my friends for lunch. It is obviously a local friendly pub and although we have not booked they found a place for us. The food was great and large portions. Very tasty burger. The service was prompt and friendly.

Just nipped in to The 6 Bells, Preston st Mary, for a celebratory lunch with my wife. The food was genuinely outstanding - I’ve just had the slow braised fallow deer (as free range and local as you’ll get) and seasonal veg. I’ve never wanted to hug a chef before, but today’s the day! Outstanding. Great wine too. Brilliant guys. Thank you.

Nineteen of us had a very enjoyable evening meal (table and meals booked in advance from the three course set menu). The staff were friendly and looked after us well.

Lovely place and lovely staff. A good range of choices on the standard menu and on the specials board, in particular the range of fish dishes. A definite addition to eating places.

Called in, on my own with book! Service good, fire lit, new chef, food and service very good. For a good village pub serving good food and ale look no further.

Have visited the Six Bells a couple of times now with friends and both times the service and food has been excellent . Great choice from the menu too. Will be back again soon .

We randomly went out on a Friday after work. We had two dogs with us who made to feel very welcome, as we were. Luckily there was a table in This normally booked up pub.

Booked Sunday lunch here on our way to Lavenham/Long Melford, delicious Lunch and very friendly staff, will definitely return if in the area.

Looking for ambiance (log fire, decor, lighting etc) combined with a varied menu choice and excellent food? Look no further if you live in this part of Suffolk. This place ticks all the boxes. You will not be disappointed. Welcoming host as a bonus !

A lovely traditional old pub. Fabulous food, I had chicken supreme and my husband had the pork. Staff were very friendly and spent a lot of time telling me about the area. Didn’t get her name but she is training to be a midwife. She deserves to be promoted. Would return.

Unnecessary delays- disappointing lunch with half of the Special Board unavailable but not removed from board and the roast beef unavailable too due to bad cut!! And a 50 minute wait.

The food was amazing, the welcome was equally amazing. So nice to eat and socialise in such a wonderful cosy friendly pub.

Had good experiences here, so I’m trying to be kind. Chef has changed. Booking accepted at 12, arrived 230pm, fairly busy, we took our table commented on nice atmosphere. Quick to take drink order. Deliberated menu, told beef was off as was poor .. fair enough, don’t like pork, never have chicken out, so was disappointed. A call to say they were having problems would have gone a long way. Ordered starters, both ok nothing special, ordered mains. fish for hubby, steak for me. Long, long wait, watching place empty out, glasses pile up on bar and bar staff crack open a bottle. Floors were messy, table was sticky. And they’re drinking behind bar? Eventually got starters which were ok. Another long wait. Now been there 1 hr 20 mins, I’ve had 3 glasses of wine which I didn’t expect without food. Chased meals. Fish dry, steak cremated, I had to send it back. Then told they can recook steak 30 mins wait (???) or u can have your plate back n you won’t be charged. Declined both options. Why would I want to eat on my own? Manager came over n apologised, asked what we wanted him to do. I said just take a wine off the bill n don’t charge for steak. Nice guy, did his best, didn’t charge for anything on basis we’d try them again. Explained we live local, hv had gd experiences in past so yes would do that, however, came away hungry n disappointed, bought ready meals at co op .. we will go again, but not soon, will keep an eye on trip advisor ......

Great looking pub with a real rustic and country feel. Haven’t been in the 6 bells since last year but the staff are welcoming and friendly. The menu and food was fantastic and value for money. The mackerel starter and beef brisket were rosette restaurant quality and presented beautifully. Credit to the team: it’s clearly under new ownership or management. We will be back!

First visit tonight, met with a roaring cosy fire Dog friendly and lovely staff Had a gorgeous rib eye steak Would highly recommend

I had a lovely lunch with my family on Tuesday. I had Beef Brisket, and it was DELICIOUS! Im normally very picky when it comes to my food but i couldn't fault it. Their chef has changed recently and had a menu update. It has a lovely atmosphere with a roaring wood fire. Amazing!

What a great find this pub was! Lovely staff, great decor and piping hot beautifully prepared food - what more could you ask for. We particularly liked the layout of the tables, they've considered the diner and left a good amount of space between each table rather than cram as many in as possible, this makes for a very comfortable evening. The portion sizes are quite large but very tasty and just the right amount of choice. We're very much looking forward to visiting again soon.

Its several months since we have had a pub Sunday lunch and as the Six Bells was near to where we holidaying thought we'd try it, lovely village, lovely pub and nice staff but I was disappointed with my meal, I chose Roast Pork, wished I hadn't most of the meat was fat which I can't stand, disappointed.

We were staying in the area and decided to give the pub/restaurant a try. The staff are fantastic and made you feel like one of the locals. The food is absolutely delicious, reasonably priced and superb presentation; nothing was too much trouble and the owner Dan, was happy to amend the menu to suit our requirements. They are also very dog friendly with a jar of dog biscuits on the bar ready for when our dog walked through the door. A brilliant find, it's just a shame we dont live local.

Amazing pub/restaurant in a lovely area. Visited several times, Dan and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food is truly fantastic and locally sourced. Locals welcoming and great to talk to. Highly recommend the steak and Sunday lunch. This place is a true hidden gem. Would return and time. Thanks for making my stay in the area. Dave Again..

Made to feel welcome as soon as we stepped through the door into this lovely old pub. Excellent food and service. We will be back.

A truly superb country pub/restaurant, excellent service, great food and reasonably priced drinks. Ample parking and very good ambience inside, will certainly return when staying with friends locally.

I came to this delightful establishment with my friends from Bangor when we were staying in the lovely village of Lavenham . The tables were set beautifully and the food was magnificent. I had the ham egg and chips which was divine .. Our server emily made sure we had everything we needed for a splendid evening in the Six Bells in Preston st. Mary. My grandson told me about this website and said I should leave a review as I had such a lovely experience here

More than 20 of us gathered here for lunch and we were made most welcome. The food was lovely and we enjoyed the good service. The pub looks great both inside and out and we loved the post cards!

great food and excellent service tables nicely arranged and staff helpful. No errors with orders and all food very hot

28 of us came for lunch today. Friendly staff. Good service. Great food. Good price. What more could you want? Well done team 😁

We enjoyed fantastic roast beef for our Sunday reason at the Six Bells, Preston St. Mary's. The beef was exceptionally tender; the chef told us it is slow roasted beginning the previous night. The accompanying Yorkshire pudding was the tastiest we have ever had, and the other veggies were also very good. The service was great, the staff all friendly, and the ambience quite inviting. All in all it was a great way to spend Sunday afternoon!

We had 3 meals at the Six Bells during our week in Lavenham. The Sunday roast was excellent & so were the 2 midweek evening meals. It is a welcoming pub with very warm & efficient staff. The range of meals is good and the quantity & quality were consistently high. 3 points to note:

Went with some friends midweek, l have been there before and the food was above average for that type of eating and always had every intention of returning.

Loved this pub for it’s vibe, menu, service and value. We had a lovely dinner but had been pre-warned that the portions are large (they were). Enjoyed visiting and will return when next in the area.

Despite diners having pre-ordered their two courses from a small set menu, the restaurant seemed unable to adequately cope with a party of around two dozen, which manifested itself in a number of ways:

With the Preston Bells recently coming under new ownership and management, I’d popped over a few times for drinks and to survey the menu and ambience, as it had gone off the boil a bit under previous ownership.

We had visited the Six Bells for a drink following the change of management and were so impressed by the welcome given by the manager and staff that, when we had visitors from London for Saturday lunch, we had no hesitation in booking a table - and thank goodness we did book, the pub was full! Our food was exceptional and, as a non-meat eater, I was impressed by the range of fish on the Specials menu - dover sole, plaice, sea bream and halibut were all available - often a rarity in less enlightened establishments with a tendency to limit the choices available to vegetarians and vegans. The fish was cooked to perfection as were our starters of whitebait and halloumi salad, and desserts of Eton Mess and poached pears with lemon sorbet. The helpings were generous fulfilling any appetite requirements and the prices are extremely reasonable. This is a pub with a warm, inviting, relaxed atmosphere, acknowledging the character of this stunning building, and offering a warm, welcoming experience for everyone. A little tucked away, it is well worth the trip - and please do remember to book!!

I ate here today with 6 friends and my cheeky 7 month old cockapoo. It was my 3rd or 4th visit since it changed hands. Our meal today was lovely, we all said so. Most of us had one of the specials - the liver dish - and 2 of us had burgers. The food looked good, was well prepared and very tasty. For me an essential ingredient of a meal out is the people. Serve me a flawless gourmet meal with a surly or disinterested attitude and I’ll never go back. Here we have a cheerful, engaging owner who could not have been more welcoming nor more anxious to please us. It really does make all the difference in my opinion. And they really are dog friendly. My cockapoo puppy Bobby got some treats from the owner despite having chewed a napkin and left the bits all over the floor! So the 6 Bells is definitely right up there for me.

We hadn't been here before & heard that it had changed hands, so thought we'd give it a try & called in for lunch a few days ago.

Busy night ...noisy but well behaved, loads of tables booked including parties .And yet mine host pulled all the stops out for two diners like us, Choice of Sea Bream ( juicy) Plaice, Dogfish, Lemon Sole and something else plus the usual gastropub meals, no waiting considering the pressure. Nothing over elaborate ,straightforward Eton Mess. Cost? Sea Bream with butter sauce dressed salad and a few saute pots for £12,,,now that is something. Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc by the glass went down a treat. Would recommend eating here...- very near Lavenham but take a good map.

So sorry for late review been here 5 times since April food has always been lovely

Visited first on a Wednesday with my cousin then with visiting family on Saturday. Pub was really busy on Saturday with most tables full and a fantastic atmosphere.Wednesday had a good amount of people in, weather was perfect so started with drinks in the garden. Food was delicious both nights, staff were very friendly and attentive.. Gorgeous pub and ticking all the boxes to be our local now we've finally made the move. Look forward to trying the curry and quiz nights. Highly recommended

We love this pub and this year we caught it in curry and quiz night. We didn’t have the curry but we did join the quiz (last Wednesday’s in month), and didn’t come bottom! The food is good country pub fare, nicely cooked. The host is a treasure and so welcoming, as it’s near our B&B; we always visit at least once, and the new management is great.

A group of four of us and our Standard Poodle had a lovely walk around Preston on Thursday evening and then came to the pub for drinks and dinner. The staff were really friendly and the pub had a lot of customers eating and drinking considering the village is small. The food was good and the setting is beautiful.

Had a fabulous family meal for 7 catering for all diets. Value for money is incredible. From delicious starters to very filling mains, if you're looking for a good country meal, the Six Bells is the place to go. Very friendly atmosphere and engaging publicans!

Wonderful Pub, Great Food, People and Staff. Recently under new management, having been going to The Six Bells for over two years now the new management have really made the place have a new refreshing and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely food recommend the juicy burger, take away fish and chips are great and a brilliant excuse to pop for a cheeky pint mid week. Pubs super dog friendly.

What a. Fabulous Country Pub; Good choice of menu and Iced Cold Cider. The Menu had a lovely variety and every thing cooked superbly. Staff were so friendly. What more could you ask for. Would highly recommend a trip there

This is a lovely village pub with great service and food. I last went on a Sunday and had roast beef which was delicious – all the trimmings, a Yorkshire nearly as big as my head and great roast potatoes. Thoroughly recommended.