The Bell at Broadway Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Everything was very well presented from the minute you step foot in this establishment, filled with history."
• "The pub is very tastefully decorated and has a lovely country inn feel."
• "Very friendly atmosphere."
• "The whole place had a lovely atmosphere."
• "This place clearly has a wonderful village social life."
• "Lovely beer garden in the summer and open fire in the winter."
• "Gorgeous bar area and outside seating area. Very photogenic village pub."

Cons:

• "We were seated in what I can only describe as a canteen out the back, not in the cosy front bar area near the fire."
• "The pub was a bit cold and, whilst at the bar, there was quite a draft through the door when it was opened."
• "Only thing that spoilt it was some customers sat outside who were loud, drunk and swearing a lot."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff couldn't have been more helpful."
• "The service we received throughout was perfect."
• "Friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to serve us food even though we turned up too early."
• "The staff did an excellent job, very helpful, friendly and kind."
• "All the staff were so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble."
• "Staff super friendly and made breakfast to order."
• "The staff were excellent, very pleasant, friendly and obliging."

Cons:

• "There was a buzzing noise in our room though coming from a cupboard which meant it took a little longer to fall asleep."
• "We were kind of forgotten about.. no desserts or coffees offered, so paid up and left."
• "Problem is they allow dogs in and roaming free off leads in the restaurant made for an unpleasant experience."
• "Terrible customer service and very rude, they took payment twice for a booking and was very rude obnoxious and unhelpful!"
• "Good atmosphere and great food only grumble is staff need to be conscious of clearing glasses and cleaning tables in bar area rather than chatting to each other at end of bar."
• "Clearly chose a bad time as it was very noisy with a private party going on (no division between party and ordinary customers), loads of kids running around."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was fantastic and right portion size."
• "Really good tasty well cooked food."
• "Every meal was amazing, great beer and wine too."
• "Delicious pizza. Highly recommend."
• "The Italia pizza was one of the best pizzas I have had and worth the short wait."
• "The food is top quality, fantastically cooked."
• "The food served was clearly fresh, well prepared and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "Food took over an hour and wasn’t very warm when it arrived."
• "The plates were barely warm, meat was cold, veg served separately was barely warm."
• "Fish was very overcooked and barely edible."
• "The main courses were lukewarm at best. And the hot puddings were cold."
• "Ordered the fish pie, it was terrible, I couldn't eat it."
• "Steak N ale pie was more like carrot and gravy pie, don't be shy with those beefy chunks..."

Accommodation

Pros:

• "Comfortable and clean room with great facilities."
• "Rooms were exceptionally well kept and comfy."
• "Rooms were spotlessly clean and very cosy and comfortable."
• "The rooms were spotlessly clean with lovely comfy beds."
• "The room was clean and quiet, totally adequate for our one night needs, with an exceedingly comfy bed!"
• "The room was well designed and very comfortable."
• "Stayed here for 2 nights with my wife and daughter. Its a lovely pub, great sleeping facilities."

Cons:

• "Could have done with an additional table and seats to eat our breakfast on inside the room, should the weather have been inclement."
• "Stayed for three nights 3rd, 4th and 5th June 2022. No wardrobe but coat rack on the wall, could have done with coathangers as l didn't bring any."
• "The rooms are small I feel it's fair to say."
• "There isn't a bathroom, the shower cubicle being in the bedroom and opposite the bed."
• "Stayed 5.11.2022. Very disappointed with our accommodation. The room was very cold."
• "The room smelt musty on our arrival."
• "For ladies there was nowhere to sit and do make-up or hair; standing at the bathroom mirror was the only option."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Cannot recommend this pub highly enough, and is superb value for money."
• "Prices were very reasonable for the level of service, amount of food and most importantly, quality of food."
• "Amazing place to eat, very good value, huge portions, lovely cup tea."
• "Food is very good without being expensive and even the beer is reasonably priced!"
• "Top quality food and service."

Cons:

• "Food is a little on the expensive side but it was worth it."
• "Only serving pizzas as they are a chef down."

Parking & Accessibility

Pros:

• "As with all good eating establishments parking is at a premium you may have to park along the road a little but it will be well worth the visit."
• "Bikers are welcome and the only parking is in the carpark at the front of the Pub, was allowed to chain our bikes to the metal railings out front, so no problems."
• "It's a popular place only let down by a small car park, but there is street parking nearby."

Cons:

• "Limited parking."
• "Parking is at a premium so get there early as the pub gets so busy."
• "Only problem limited car parking and wait of 30 minutes for meal."