The Bell Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food great."
• "Been to this wonderful restaurant several times and have never been disappointed with the food."
• "Food was beautiful."
• "Great food, higher quality than average pub food."
• "The food was great."
• "Sunday lunch is very good quality."
• "The food is incredible."

Cons:

• "Vegetarian options weren't so exciting - bean and tomato stew isn't quite the same as a roast."
• "Expensive average food."
• "We had Sunday lunch Food was luke warm potatoes hard only 1 vegetable rock hard Yorkshire pudding and also luke warm told waitress who just said she would tell the chef."
• "At £16 for a sunday roast that comes with no green vegetables and it was cold."
• "Food was luke warm potatoes hard only 1 vegetable rock hard Yorkshire pudding and also luke warm."
• "Roast beef, chicken and pork ok but virtually no fresh vegetables."
• "3 of us ordered the chocolate brulee, which was disgusting & bitter."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were really great."
• "Would highly recommend and visit again!"
• "The staff are extremely friendly and helpful."
• "Anne-Marie looked after us and we couldn’t have asked for better service, she was amazing!"
• "Service was superb."
• "The service was unbelievable....quick and efficient."
• "The staff were so welcoming, friendly and professional at all times."

Cons:

• "I dont recall even a sorry, let alone anything to make up for it."
• "We were told we could eat in the tired looking bar, although the beautiful dining room was open and had other guests eating."
• "Very overcrowded, staff had difficulty getting through to other tables where we sat."
• "It didn't leave me wanting to rush back."
• "Asked to move away from table to allow other diners to begin their meal."
• "Ordered a wine from blackboard, two staff members couldn't find."
• "Unable to speak with her due to her quick getaway which was unprofessional rather than acknowledge the situation."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Its picturesque setting is a precursor to the warm and inviting ambiance that awaits within."
• "The garden are absolutely amazing! Full of lavender and the fairy light deco are out of this world."
• "Ambience was perfect."
• "The ambiance inside and out is excellent and the place is decorated beautifully."
• "The whole ambience of the venue was excellent."
• "The atmosphere was always vibrant."
• "Atmosphere is relaxed whilst still being classy."

Cons:

• "It’s not posh, but it doesn’t have a country charm either."
• "Just a bit below par overall."
• "All rather gloomy with dark, old-fashioned faux nineteen-fifties décor and rather tasteless wall posters."
• "Sadly no welcome on arrival. No smile with service."
• "Whilst we were sitting there a waitress took a chair without asking to set up another table."
• "And half of my pigeon was overcooked which was a real shame."
• "Service friendly, fast and top covid safety."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Seems expensive but you really do get value for money, everything's top quality."
• "The beer garden is lovely and the pints are a competitive price."
• "The prices are a little high, but I suppose you get what you pay for."
• "Good selection of ales and an excellent wine list with reasonably priced wines."
• "Healthy portion sizes at great prices."
• "Price fantastic for such an all round lovely evening."
• "The food superb and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Update: £2.50 for a lime and soda is steep!"
• "At £26 for the two meals (with a tea and a coffee) we felt mugged."
• "Expensive for what you get."
• "All was much over priced."
• "Two starters, two mains, two double espressos for £45. Not cheap, but then there wasn't anything cheap about the experience either!"
• "Food is great, prices are a bit expensive but it is worth a visit."
• "The food was good...maybe a bit pricey."