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The Bell

The Bell, Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JJ
Under $25

Reservations

  Business Info

  • Address: The Bell, Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JJ
  • Cross Street: The Street
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Android Pay |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01189341788
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dog Friendly,

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  Events & Special Hours

Late May Bank Holiday
May 31, 2021
All Day 12:00 - 17:00 |  
Late May Bank Holiday
May 31, 2021
All Day 12:00 - 17:00 |  

  Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Afternoon - Outside 12:00 - 3:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Afternoon - Inside 12:00 - 15:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Outside 17:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Inside 17:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Tuesday
Afternoon - Outside 12:00 - 3:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Afternoon - Inside 12:00 - 15:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Outside 17:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Inside 17:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Wednesday
Afternoon - Outside 12:00 - 3:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Afternoon - Inside 12:00 - 15:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Outside 17:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Inside 17:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Thursday
Afternoon - Outside 12:00 - 3:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Afternoon - Inside 12:00 - 15:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Outside 17:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Inside 17:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Friday
Afternoon - Outside 12:00 - 3:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Afternoon - Inside 12:00 - 15:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Outside 17:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Evening - Inside 17:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Saturday
All Day - Outside 12:00 - 20:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
All Day - Inside 12:00 - 23:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Sunday
All Day - Outside 12:00 - 17:00  
Valid between: April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
All Day - Inside 12:00 - 17:00  
Valid between: May 17, 2021 - June 20, 2021

Customer Reviews & Ratings

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2021
Julian A.

Best pub in the world, great beer and food, excellent friendly service in amazing surroundings

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2021
Rupert M.

Always enjoy the Bell, it’s a good country pub, not too many around now.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2021
Natalie R.

Fabulous as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 21, 2020
Karen H.

Really loved the food and atmosphere!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 14, 2020
STEPHANIE B.

We have been to the Bell many times and despite the current difficult times, Scott and the team ways make you feel welcome and at home. The food and drink were up to the normal excellent standard. I would recommend The Bell wholeheartedly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2020
Crazy Dave S.

The Bell have it all. From reception to food, drink and settling the bill. I highly recommend The Bell

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2020
Heather N.

Liked new menu, staff very helpful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 07, 2020
Murray H.

Beautiful steak

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 2020
Peter F.

We have used the Bell for many years and have always enjoyed good ale food and ambiance- just a great pub

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2020
Victoria C.

Really enjoyed our meal at The Bell. Service was great and food was delicious. Most importantly, even on a freezing cold night it was a pleasant temperature inside! We would definitely return back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2020
Sue J.

As ever the Bell didn’t disappoint. In current times it all feels safe and organised. The food was delicious and there’s a good selection of different beers.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2020
Rick E.

Covid secure. Excellent friendly service. Good choice of beer and ciders, and the food is of the finest quality and expertly prepared. Some of so-called posh high end restaurants should send someone to eat there to see how it’s done!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2020
Charles A.

To perfect to share....

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 26, 2020
Nick K.

A great welcome in these testing times

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2020
Ann F.

This is a beautiful old pub. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and our drinks were served just as we like them. We will definitely visit again when we are next in the area.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 08, 2020
Belinda W.

The food and service were absolutely excellent - we loved everything.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2020
Beverley N.

Been my fave pub food for about 20 years.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2020
Ruth H.

Great pint of beer and the mussels were delicious

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 09, 2020
Valerie F.

We enjoyed a great lunch with excellent beers and wines. Service was fast and friendly. The pub has introduced sensible safety and sanitation measures. Looking forward to visiting again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2020
Chas S.

Even in this new era, the Bell does it right. The benefit of a large garden helps.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2020
Pip B.

Good pub, good grub with fine ale, even when the one I was drinking ran out they provided a test glass of a new one to try. Would highly recommend a visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 05, 2020
Roger B.

Hey it’s my local, it’s a great place!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2020
Mike B.

A terrific place for a pub meal or real ale. I recommend it highly. So much so, our neighbours went there the following day! Ambience score would have been 10 too I am sure if we had eaten in the garden and not at the front! Next time!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 29, 2020
carmel S.

Excellent COVID systems in place very welcoming staff knowledgable about the beers available , lovely food a small menu choice which shows their faith in the quality food provided . They did not disappoint- would happily return & recommend to others

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 28, 2020
Stephen F.

Love The Bell. Post Lockdown set up works really well.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2020
Clare S.

We had a fabulous lunch!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 25, 2020
Liz J.

Super lunch. Relaxed and pleasant. Good service too.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2020
Louise B.

Wonderful as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2020
Rupert M.

All very good. So glad that you are now open again, we have missed being able to pop out for a snack lunch. Well done.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2020
Chris B.

The Bell and all involved are wonderful .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Andy C.

Thanks to Scott, Iain and the team who worked really hard to make the customer experience the best they can within the constraints of the new restrictions. Food and beers were as excellent as ever albeit with a slightly smaller choice of both. The need for full table service placed a huge burden on the small team who worked tirelessly to keep up with everyone's needs and managed to keep smiling throughout. A very good first post-lockdown pub night out.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Chris F.

Excellent evening. Booked in advance and they were great in reserving us a table on the patio. Staff we really friendly and helpful, keeping their distance and cleaning everything down between use. Food was tasty and the cider was great - a perfect post-lockdown trip to the pub.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2020
Lynne D.

So good to get back to our favourite pub. We will be back again soon. Well done all staff at the Bell.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2020
Justina M.

Great pub in ever aspect. Long may it live on as there are very few left like it

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 13, 2020
Kevin C.

Great to be eating out again. reassuring with the pub adhering to the best practice rules.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 13, 2020
Jan S.

Sunday lunch was proberbly the best I have had anywhere beautifully presented and came out hot Thank you for a relaxing afternoon .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 13, 2020
Kate R.

Lovely to be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 12, 2020
Mark W.

The Bell is back. Food was fabulous, service is great! Atmosphere was perfect!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2020
Julian A.

Simply the best pub in the world, serving great beers

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2020
Campbel M.

Great pub, Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 05, 2021
Philip B.

Great food and excellent beer selection, served by some lovely people. Would recommend this place even more when it’s not blowing a gale. The summer cannot come quickly enough.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 19, 2020
Gill C.

Lovely!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 16, 2020
Duncan H.

Very pleasant drink in the garden served with a smile

Overall: 9/10
Food: 1/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 3/10
Sep 16, 2020
Eddie L.

Lovely pub, great service and staff but sadly the lamb at £19.50 was very chewy and not a pleasant experience and the meals were barely warm.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 0/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 09, 2020
David B.

I did not go into the pub itself so cannot mark ambiance. The garden and village setting are quite lovely

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 08, 2020
Pete S.

First visit and a genuinely pleasant evening with good food and excellent, friendly service. Will definitely return soon.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Aug 03, 2020
John H.

The service was fine and friendly. I thought the range of food was a bit thin and a bit pricy. Offering cheese on toast with no garnish at all is a bit cheeky. I thought the portions were a bit small but the quality of the food was good. I would suggest a wider range of slightly more conventional pub food might be more appealing to customers.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 28, 2021
Jane G.

Excellent value and nice, friendly staff.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 26, 2021
Michael F.

Table was well spaced away from other tables, good signage and clean loos.....food could have been better

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2020
Dennis David J.

The Bell never disappoints, whether just there for a pint from their ever interesting ales or for dining. It’s a relaxed unfussy ambience with old village character. On this occasion the Sunday lunch menu was limited due to kitchen staff shortage but that’s a blip in my overall experience of The Bell. The barman/waiter (Chris) seems unfazed during hectic periods, running around like a whippet yet always with a cheery greeting in his familiar manner. Hope the place never changes.