Bell

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

££

Website

https://thebellramsbury.com

Description

The Bell is not just a pub but a true village hub. A charming 300-year-old building, it comprises a bar, a restaurant, bedrooms and even a café to make itself useful no matter when you're visiting. The carefully executed cooking ensures the flavours of the high-quality ingredients shine through, be that in lighter dishes such as scallop ceviche with fennel or pub classics like beer-battered haddock and chips. The surrounding 19,000-acre Ramsbury Estate provides not just a picturesque setting but also much of the seasonal produce that powers the menu.

Review score

4.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Located in Lacock, Bell offers modern cuisine within a traditional pub setting. Service is generally praised for being friendly and professional, though some guests noted delays during peak times or in specific areas like the rear barn. Food quality receives mixed reviews; while many appreciate the extensive menu featuring local produce, others criticized issues such as soggy roast potatoes and mains served on cold plates with excessive sauce. Ambiance varies by location: outdoor tables and the conservatory are favored, whereas the barn area is described as cold and noisy. Value perceptions differ, with some finding it reasonable and others feeling the cost does not match the experience.

Best for

Suitable for travelers seeking authentic rural dining and friendly service; avoid peak hours and prefer indoor seating.

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