Based on 922 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 922 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Lovely old pub, we was staying in the area and popped in for a drink. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We only had drinks, nice beer on tap.
scottry . 2024-12-31
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Small but perfectly formed hostelry. Service was warm and welcoming. Lunch was VERY tasty - garlic mushrooms and Med sharing platter. Dog friendly.
Ann C . 2024-12-29
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We visited on Boxing Day 2024. The pub gives you a warm welcome as you walk in and this is followed up by the superbly friendly staff who clearly take pride in their pub. It was immaculately clean. We were a group of 4 who had a mix of beer, wine and G&T’s. All of which were great. The food is fresh and different from your normal pub fare. This is a great pub, with super staff and lovely food.
Alison . 2024-12-26
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An example of how an old pub can be renovated and keep its charm while appealing to the London travellers who visit Rye. The lovely bar person was efficient and polite. Basic menu and was enjoyed by groups of people of all ages. A proper pub feel while still being modernised for todays generation.
Steve L . 2024-12-23
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A late dinner- it was delicious. Hot food. I had halloumi and partner had fish and we shared two sides. Nice drinks too. Happy host and a pleasant informal environment.
TAO37 . 2024-12-11
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Taste and fresh greek/Mediterranean food. The pub also has a great cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff and good choice of drinks including a few cocktails.
Christian . 2024-11-29
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Lovely old atmospheric, pub. Lovely staff and good reasonable priced food.
Violet Chandler . 2024-11-19
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A very good fish & chips, fries 🍟 and peas 🫛. Very good local beers. Excellent welcome and service. I recommend.
Christophe Guillerme . 2024-11-11
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Un très bon fish and chips (et petits pois), des bières locales très bonnes, il fait chaud à l’intérieur et c’est cosy. Service nickell
Quito . 2024-11-10
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Traditional yet truly unique little pub, you are truly transformed into the old world here. It's my favourite pub in the town a d you cannot beat a courtyard tipple under the twists and turns of the vines. Unmissable stop for a post work beverage or a sundowner after a day meandering the cobbles of Rye.
Em W . 2024-11-08
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DOG FRIENDLY!!! what a beautiful place in rye!! We sat outside and we had little birds flying past us to go into the pretty plant a over our heads. It's got a little chilly so we went inside and was welcomed by a lovely girl behind the bar. Decided to stay for food and I must say it was absolutely gorgeous 🤩 They have got treats for sale and also doggy ice cream!! Big bonus as dogs should be spoiled too!! Thank you so much will definitely be back when we come that way again!!
kalie funnell . 2024-11-05
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Pleasant evening thanks, food good, service great and attentive. Only downside, just got home and noticed overcharged for our son's coke but we should have spotted at the time.
Graeme Cash . 2024-10-31
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Lovely old pub and the best glass of sauvignon blanc I've had in a long time
Paul King . 2024-10-20
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Great old tradional English pub. Toilets a bit smelly!
Mia . 2024-10-18
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Nice old pub with good choice of home cooked food. The lady who was running the pub, serving the food and pouring drinks all by herself, still had time to chat to us and was delightful. So nice to see bubbly and welcoming staff who clearly like their job. It makes a nice change and made our evening.
andremon1959 . 2024-09-25
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Lovely place to have food and drink in the oldest pub in rye.
Michael Davis . 2024-09-21
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We had a meal and a drink here. It is a lovely old fashioned pub. I had the moussaka which came with an excellent Greek salad. Service was good and the pub has a cosy atmosphere.
Little Jenny . 2024-09-21
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Really friendly and lovely pub where we had excellent halloumi burger and grilled prawns with an amazing banoffee desert. Must say this was a nicer meal than we had at more expensive places in Rye. Great service and very friendly.
danberney . 2024-09-20
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Stopped here after work, had the fish and chips. It was fresh and a good size meal. It’s a very old pub with a nice atmosphere. I would come back again for some more food
Dan Smith . 2024-09-09
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Lovely historic atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent food we have the grilled tiger prawns, burger and moussaka.
Catherine T . 2024-09-06
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Really lovely food. Friendly staff great service
Clare Buckle . 2024-08-30
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lovely place. yummy food. great service. 😃
Adam Bozsik . 2024-08-25
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I really liked this place and its cuisine. We had lunch as a family on the small terrace. It was very nice. Our English neighbors were very friendly and the fish and ship was great. The hamburger was pretty average on the other hand. What really disappointed me was when I noticed on my account statement that they had defrauded me. I made a payment of £13.50. So far, so good. That’s a flow. And a few lines further I see "Cancellation Have The Old Bell £13.50". That's 2 debits and no credit of course. It's a shame.
Muriel COQUEL . 2024-08-23
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Lovely atmosphere, very clean and welcoming, professional and efficient staff - all good so far! Sadly the meal was not great. Fish and chips over cooked and dry, the whitebait over-cooked and dry, double up house burger over-cooked and dry- my son declared it a chore to eat and all of us would have left more uneaten had we not been so very hungry. Little point in complaining - the pub was full, it was main dinner service time and if they were pressed to get food out anyway, a re-order would not likely be an improvement. A shame really as it promised so much.
aurora1962 . 2024-08-19
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Been here twice this weekend, one time for drinks and another time for food. Atmosphere is amazing, staff very friendly and the burger banging!
Tanja Goossens . 2024-08-12
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Food was incredibly slow in arriving at the table in spite of repeated reminders to the staff and not particularly tasty when it did arrive. The chicken souvlaki were dry and the whitebait was heavily battered.
Oliver Carsten . 2024-08-11
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Very tasty food. Greek influence on a pub menu is a very refreshing idea. Service was good. You hardly ever get table service at a pub these days.
MrSpiesta . 2024-08-08
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One of the oldest pubs in Rye. They have decent fish & chips and local ales. We really enjoyed mousaka and their cheese & aubergine bake. They are also baby- and dog-friendly too.
Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld . 2024-08-06
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Beautiful pub, was lovely sitting on the patio under the wisteria, surprised by the Greek inspired menu but very impressed with the food.
james rose . 2024-07-22
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We enjoyfed our meals of fish & chips and pastitsio last evening so much we came again to have burger and moussaka. Really recommended and great value.
Paul Cawthorne . 2024-07-21
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Lovely place, nice and quiet during weekdays, the cocktails are spot on!! Definitely recommend!!
VA . 2024-07-17
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Very nice and cozy pub with very tasty food. The best Greek moussaka I have eaten here outside of Greece.
Annette . 2024-07-16
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We had a lovely visit to The old Bell, sat outside in the courtyard. We had a Meze, which was very tasty. We sat for quite a few hours watching the world go by. The staff were great and friendly, and the pub is very dog friendly, was nice to sit under the shade of the Wisteria.
Tom Moremon . 2024-07-14
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Good food and good service, lovely beer garden out front.
Bjørn Løset . 2024-07-13
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Superb service, food and surroundings. We went tonight to celebrate a family birthday. A group of 9. We cannot fault the variety on the menu and availability especially on a Sunday evening. The staff were friendly, informative and efficient. The food was delicious. The dog loved the doggy ice-cream available too! Great experience and would definitely recommend. Thank you for accommodating us.
Cara O . 2024-07-07
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The place is very cozy in a Tudor house. Staff is friendly. Nice place for a pint or for a meal.
Rafael Murilo Silveira . 2024-06-29
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Second visit. This time to eat. Again very pleasant. Staff perfect. Food very well done and tasty. The place is lovely. I really like it!
Susana R . 2024-06-25
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Second visit. This time to eat something. All perfect. The place it’s beautiful and the food very good.
Susana Reis . 2024-06-22
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The Old Bell Inn dates from 1390 and has an 80-year-old Wisteria on the terrace. And they have delicious fish and chips, with an excellent home-brewed Pale ale.
Paula Anguita Van der Schaaf . 2024-06-21
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We stumbled on this pub on a recent trip to Rye - great atmosphere and a friendly pub - lots of charm and features - we had a few drinks here then moved on but we returned later in the day for food - freshly cooked chicken souvlaki was hot and tasty and plenty on the plate
amandastovell1 . 2024-06-17
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Went for lunch had fish and chips and it was dark brown over cooked horable taste of oil ate half of it felt sick after and on the loo for 2 days,my wife had a berger and it was loveley.
Trek03699060581 . 2024-06-08
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Back again!., when in Rye we love to call here. The service and the food are excellent, whether you need a snack before heading home Or a full blown meal. We found the staff friendly, welcoming and both ladies had a great sense of humour. Our meal was served and we were left alone, nothing worse the servers that “hover” We will definitely be back
Derick P . 2024-06-06
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On our visit to Rye for a short weekend break we had a very short walk from our accommodation at the Mermaid Inn to visit Ye Olde Bell Inn for a Saturday evening dinner on our second day in the town. Live music sounds were escaping from the small Inn so we went in to find there was a live entertainer in full flow, but not just any live entertainer, Elvis was in the building! We took a table with our drinks and sat to be entertained. The tribute act was Andy T King a well known UK Elvis impersonator, who put on a great performance to the many people sitting and standing in the bar. The show was so good we stayed all evening and forgot all about dinner!
Charles S . 2024-06-01
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Very nice service and good food.
Hauke Steinhardt . 2024-05-30
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Great food and friendly service.
Bill Courtney . 2024-05-29
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Great old fashion pub with good beer and good food and good service 👍
Martin Brickman . 2024-05-11
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We were foreign tourists who didn't know well how to "behave" in a pub, but the staff were kind and friendly. The Fish and Chips was huge and tasty!! It was also interesting to know the history that this inn was used to be connected with another historic place, the Mermaid Inn by the underground path.
Yoko Kobayashi . 2024-05-05
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The staff were friendly and polite, but it took a long time to get our food, and they got my order wrong. Although it was nice to sit under the Wisteria outside, after an hour of waiting we felt fairly frustrated, cold and hungry. Not sure how a salad and a wrap could have taken an hour.
tara . 2024-05-04
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Extremely over rated and ridiculously overpriced, 7 pounds for microwaved waffle, that was terrible, and most mains are terrible and 17+ pounds, would recommend you literally eat anything else
Amrou Mokrani . 2024-04-20
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9 of us went for a meal, it was spoilt by a girl on a table behind us who had a small puppy on her lap, we think she was something to do with the pub, all the staff were coming over to stroke the dog and making a fuss and then go to serve drinks and going into the kitchen and bring out food, none behind the bar washed there hands so do not know whether the others did, then this girl with the dog was vaping in the pub, we queried this with a waiter and she said that's all right we said that one of our party had asthma so they asked not to do it, there seems to be a lot of young people working in there with no adult supervision.
Colin Noakes . 2024-04-13
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In relaxing atmosphere you can have a pint of local beer 😀
Agnieszka Zajko-Kazmierowska . 2024-04-06
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Great little pub and dog friendly.
Adam Cooke . 2024-03-24
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Lovely old pub, cosy but friendly.
Karen Beaney . 2024-02-18
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Great atmosphere, service and food,
Snappy David . 2024-02-03
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Late afternoon visit after a shopping trip, very friendly staff, decided on snacks, hummus and pitta bread and mozzarella garlic bread - both delicious and plenty. Charming atmosphere, price as you would expect in Rye. After we had been here a while a large group came in and the bartender came up to check we were ok and didn’t need anything else, excellent service.
Hilary P . 2024-01-12
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Dropped by for a quick meal. Have been before. Will come again.
John Purcell . 2024-01-11
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Towards the end of our 2nd/3rd drink we were asked to move table as there was a reservation on our table (no sign had been put down and we'd been there a while). Firstly, it turned out the reservation was in nearly an hours' time. Surely we could've been left to finish up then move/leave? Secondly, by the time we'd been to the toilet before heading out (about 2 mins after being asked to move), the table had been offered to a group who had just come in (who the reservation was not for). So what was the point? Not the best, really, is it. Shame as food was nice and we had otherwise been well served. But this is basic stuff
James Yardley . 2024-01-04
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Very friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable surroundings. Thoroughly recommend
Julie . 2023-12-20
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Food was spot on! Delicious. Best olives I've ever tasted. Personally I can't stand sauce and when asked not to have it with my burger it was done. Also the salad with the starter wasn't drenched in venergarete which seems to be the fashion over the last 20 years and glad to see it starting to die off. Its a pub not a fancy restaurant and the food is what you expect from a pub but! It is some of the best pub grub I've had
Paul Underhill . 2023-12-19
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We loved this pub..perfect cosy friendly vibes for a well needed pitstop. The barmaid was lovely and looked after us and we enjoyed our nibbles ( sorry I scoffed them without taking a picture 😄 )
Mem Adem . 2023-12-04
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Absolutely peaceful & beautiful place to eat! I miss it!!
Laura Snow . 2023-11-30
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Came here at Halloween. Lovely spooky decor in an ancient pub. Great pkace to enjoy a pint!
David Plowman . 2023-11-24
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Greg looked after us. He was great. Lovely food and atmosphere. Will be back. Beautiful old pub in Rye.
Charlotte C . 2023-11-21
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Just had a great meal, good value for money well cooked Greg at the bar looked after us all evening. Have a look at the menu if it fits your needs go and enjoy
TonyF2445 . 2023-11-21
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The oldest pub from 1390 in Rye and it just oozes character . Fabulous pub. We went for lunch, had the burger and delicious. Good location just off the main high street shops.
Kyla Roberts . 2023-11-17
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Lovely old pub in central location. Mid-November is rather quiet, so it wasn't too busy. The menu was a little bit limited but I think that's quite normal in all pubs in Rye at this time of year (off-peak). I had the halloumi and veg burger with fries which was tasty and nicely presented. Attentive staff and overall nice and friendly.
Monika Lewandowski . 2023-11-15
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Stopped by for a meal before going to the cinema. The menu was limited but the food was very good.
David Burfoot . 2023-11-14
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Delicious Inn with very good foodprocessor. Greg the waiter was really friendly and delivered a very good service. We'll be back
Werner V . 2023-11-14
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Lovely Pub, Food is good but a bit pricey for the size you get. Dog friendly which is always good.
F MELINE . 2023-11-07
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An ancient Inn with good food and friendly service
Michael Rawlinson . 2023-11-02
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We had a drink here. It is a lovely old fashioned pub. There used to be an underground tunnel to the mermaid used by smugglers. The service was good and the staff were friendly
LittleJenny . 2023-10-15
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Nice old pub with a good atmosphere, delicious beer and a relaxed atmosphere
Torsten Kurzmann . 2023-10-11
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Nice old pub with good service and food. Dog friendly. Only downside was the background music being a bit loud. The place felt a bit familiar and I remembered having a very good night there about 40 years ago. I don't think that it has changed much, which is a good thing.
Michael Page . 2023-10-06
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The food and drink are decent enough and there is an authentic feel to the place. Unfortunately the food we wanted was unavailable so we decided on second option. They lose a star because of the abandonment of service. Asked by waiter if he could get us any sauces and we asked for ketchup and mayo. Sat waiting until our food went cold before deciding to proceed without as we could only assume waiter had quit his job and gone home. Eventually barmaid asked if food was ok so we explained no ketchup or mayo and no more waiter so off she went. Just in time for final mouthfuls ketchup arrives but no mayo. Oh well.
pauldG9944YL . 2023-10-01
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Really old and cosy pub with tons of character. Olde worlde on the inside and a lovely listeria laden drinking terrace outside.
David Niner . 2023-09-25
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Great food and easy to get a table on the evening we visited.
Sue Cruft . 2023-09-21
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We saw this pub at popped in because it was raining. We didn't know it was the first day of the jazz festival so we stayed and had a drink and some food when we know a guy was singing.the food and drink was amazing.so was the music.we be back for next year jazz festival if you have music again and amazing food
Kelly H . 2023-09-19
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I had a good experience in Old Bell Rye. They have beautiful garden, nice burgers, and reasonable prices. Bartender was quite friendly. You can also find some greek testes there too. I definitely recommend it
Erman Afacan . 2023-09-18
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Lovely food, after most of the other establishments had shut. I enjoyed a well cooked pizza and my husband enjoyed his chicken wings and garlic bread. The staff took pains to make sure our drinks were right. We sat outside which was nice and refreshing after a very hot day. The foliage was lovely. The narrow streets and old buildings added to the atmosphere.
claire3137 . 2023-09-06
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Great bar with delicious food and beer
Torsten M . 2023-09-03
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Found somewhere in Rye that sells good Guinness. Well done whoever looks after the cellar. Nice comfy pub and good atmosphere. Worth a visit .
peter o . 2023-08-28
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Amazing vibe this place has, the food isn't extraordinary, about what you would expect from a pub.
Piotr senderek . 2023-08-24
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Lovely old pub. Good food and service. Came quickly and was hot. No fuss. Half point off for the Harvey's being off.
Jon . 2023-08-21
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Me and my 3 friends recently travelled down from new york to explore many areas of england. last night we ended up in rye and decided to dine and the old bell (on the 19th of august) as we noticed it was the oldest pub going in the area we were in. the bar staff were brilliant and the young boy who served us was very polite about our requests and even went and got us pizza boxes to take our pizza’s home. this was a surprise to us and he looked at the age of 15-16 yet he was super polite and was so helpful despite how busy it was both the bar service and the waiter service were exceptional and made it our best food experience in england yet!
baller game . 2023-08-20
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Stopped by for drinks, on this occasion, the bar was busy but coping. Lots of people seemed to be enjoying the food both inside and outside. I've visited numerous times over the years and always been happy with the level of service and, where I've eaten, the food, I'll be stopping in again
Dream818913 . 2023-08-19
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Very disappointment with member of staff. Very politely ask to clean the table and clean the ashtray from previous client . Only to get a bare minimum response . Very bad maners. The pub its lovely . The Greek brunch its OK... I don't think the higine its they priority ... certain food that come out should be cold or rommn temperature not hot ... I think they don't care anymore... the vilage its busy so no shortage of clients
ionl2013 . 2023-08-19
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The oldest pub in Rye! Great time. Food was piping hot and delicious. Wide variety on the menu and the barman was kind and helpful. I choose a pizza which was amazing.
Peta Morris . 2023-08-18
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A good pint. Nice location, up off the street and good opportunity to people watch. They do food which looked nice. Staff pleasant and a very photogenic quaint building. Oldest pub in town.
SimeyWimey . 2023-08-14
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Nice place to visit & friedly staff
Francesca Coppola . 2023-08-12
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Unlike the Texas couple who reviewed in July I happen to understand this is a pub not a restaurant. Staff are great here and friendly. Food nice. They only offer tables outside if inside is full and clearly tell people there’s no table service outside. This pub used to be awful but is now a great part of Ryes hospitality.
Fatbobslim . 2023-08-12
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Friendly and attentive staff. Nice menu with interesting and tasty specials. Dog friendly. A kind gentleman behind the bar brought me a glass of water when he noticed I was coughing.
Sharon Lee (Sharon the Cat) . 2023-08-06
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Great food prepared fresh, prices were OK drinks a bit pricey. staff friendly. Allowed dogs inside .
BnPnD . 2023-08-05
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Avoid go to “Standard” instead. Rude, unhelpful, refused to provide table or menus. We arrived early evening before the crowds and there were many unoccupied tables inside with no reserved signs on them. Staff was uninterested in helping us. Would not give us an inside table. Told us to go,out on patio if we wanted to find a table. Did not follow us or help us in any way. After finding and sitting at a patio table for 5 minutes and breathing a neighboring tables cigarette smoke no one came to give us a menu or greet us. Worst restaurant experience of our 18 meals in England this trip.
bernerjm . 2023-07-29
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Having a beer in a 15th century tavern is undoubtedly another level, at times you are transported to another era. Beautiful, cozy and with a very good atmosphere. dog friendly
Erlinda Cifre Perez . 2023-07-29
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Quaint, old pub. The food was delicious, the beer was good and the staff was very young and shy. It's noticeable that young Brits could learn a little small talk from the old ones :-) I'd love to come back.
Max Lehmann . 2023-07-20
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Lovely pub. Fantastic food. Great service. Well worth a visit.
Scott Game . 2023-07-20
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Not the first time we have been to ye olde bell. We have never been disappointed with anything. Lovely ambience and really good food and service. It was very busy but even so, everything came out hot and delicious. The best classic burgers we have had for a very long time. We will be back.
Cherie K . 2023-07-19
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Very friendly pub and great staff
owen david syred . 2023-07-17
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Only stopped here for a pint, the staff were friendly, was given a dirty glass which was corrected without fuss, nice little courtyard to sit and relax under a very old wisteria. Very nice.
FloydOnForever . 2023-07-14
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Staff were really friendly. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Well recommended.
Alex Talmage . 2023-07-13
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