The Bell Inn — Restaurant in East Suffolk

Visiting The Bell's beer garden on a sunny bank holiday is the epitome of bliss. As you step into the lush green oasis, the sound of laughter and clinking glasses fills the air, setting the stage for a day of relaxation and enjoyment. The garden's spacious layout provides ample room for friends and families to gather, soak up the sunshine, and revel in the convivial atmosphere.

What sets The Bell apart is its impressive selection of Adnams Brewery drinks, offering a taste of local craftsmanship and tradition. From crisp pale ales to rich stouts, each sip is a celebration of the brewer's artistry and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or simply looking to unwind with a refreshing beverage, there's something here to suit every taste and preference.

Pair your drink of choice with a delicious meal from the pub's menu, featuring hearty classics and innovative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. From gourmet burgers to fresh seafood, every bite is a testament to The Bell's commitment to quality and flavor.

But perhaps the greatest pleasure of all is simply basking in the warmth of the sun, surrounded by good company and good cheer. Whether you're catching up with old friends, making new ones, or simply enjoying a moment of solitude, The Bell's beer garden offers the perfect setting for a memorable bank holiday escape. Cheers to sunshine, good drinks, and great times...

We have been going to The Bell for thirty years! Weddings and Christenings have been held there and yesterday we met up for a lunch to remember my late husband. Victoria was a treasure and arranged everything. The staff were brilliant. Location as usual is a gem … but oh dear what has happened to the food? Bland, basic presentation,. I’ve eaten the Fish Pie on every visit and my meal yesterday was a travesty. Thin layer of mash, thin sauce, a few bits of salmon and prawn. The seasonal vegetables were peas and 6 green beans but they covered the rest of the plate. I was awash in peas. The two ladies who chose the linguini were picking at it , flavourless/bland they told me. You can’t get ham, egg and chips wrong so the complaint there was the tiny piece of ham!! But the classic was Cheese of the Day - a small wedge of cheddar and another triangle of some indiscriminate white cheese that my husbands nephew couldn’t identify , with a really basis choice of cheese biscuits … well at just short of £10 it was a rip off! My sister in law told me that on the last occasion she had lunch there she was bitterly disappointed. As she wryly said, her late husband, for whom The Bell was the best pub restaurant in the world, would have had a serious word with them! Very very...

Only second visit, the previous being some years ago. This time as a party of four, meeting to celebrate mutual wedding anniversaries. Lovely day, beautiful setting, quirky pub. Unfortunately the food and staff attitudes spoilt the whole experience. The fish pie was totally misnamed. It was advertised as including cod, salmon, smoked haddock and prawns. In fact whilst there may have been some cod (not much) and a couple of small prawns there was certainly no visble salmon nor haddock, both of which should have been easily identified by colour. The £20.00 price promised much more. When we complained to staff we were told "Yes other people have said that". Two of us had very tasty ice cream for dessert, but with no attempt at presentation, being plonked into a sundae glass devoid of any accompaniment, not even a brandy snap. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious but came with a very small half jug of custard. We asked for more custard, but we're astonished to find we had been charged an extra £1.00 for the privilege. Whilst we didn't necessarily expect a reduction in the final bill, we were a little disappointed that our adverse comments were only met with "Oh dear" We won't be...