New management, very much improved great atmosphere good food, So this is are 3rd visit to the bell and bottle, 2nd under new management, we came to try the Sunday lunch as we had been to London the night before so couldn't be bothered to cook at home, first thing to say is the place has changed alot since our last visit, all the tables and chairs have been replaced with new tables and chairs, new bar stools just this alone has dramatically improved the atmosphere. It is also evident that there is gradual work taking place in the garden to make it a more inviting area, regarding the food, I had beef roast and my partner had ½ roast chicken, I have to say the food was very tasty and we will definitely come...
Read moreWe went to this pub and were their over an hour we ordered a round of drink s and popped to Lower Earley to collect our daughter and left the rest of the group waiting for the drinks we were only 15mins the very young surver was grumpy from when we first arrived it took over 45mins to get a round of drinks when asked about it the surver got rude and defensive and we were asked to leave I truly believe this young girl is in the wrong job our family have run pubs and hotels for years this is not how staff...
Read moreRecently under new management, I understand, when I visited in August 2018, so still a work in progress at the time, I think. However it was friendly, with good (if a little expensive) beer.
Games room at the rear seemed quite popular. On fine days you can sit out the front and look at the village green.
Dog friendly, with a jar of doggy treats on the bar to keep your canine...
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