The Bell — Restaurant in Stratford-on-Avon

The Quintessence of British Hospitality

Tucked away in the serene landscapes near Newbold on Stour, The Bell on Stratford Road is more than just a pub—it’s an emblem of hearty British hospitality enveloped in a cozy, rustic charm. Its picturesque setting is a precursor to the warm and inviting ambiance that awaits within.

Upon entering, the harmony of traditional decor with contemporary comfort catches your eye. The stone walls, timber beams, and the gentle crackling of the fireplace create a comforting cocoon that makes the British weather part of the charm rather than a foe.

The culinary journey at The Bell is a delightful exploration of classic British fare mingled with modern twists. With a menu boasting locally sourced ingredients, each dish tells a story of tradition, quality, and a love for hearty, comforting food. The Sunday roast, in particular, stands as a testament to the chef's dedication to preserving the timeless essence of British cuisine, while their selection of ales and wines cater to both traditional and modern palates.

Service at The Bell is warm, friendly, and exceptionally attentive. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience, embodying the essence of hospitality that makes you feel at home.

The Bell doesn’t just offer a meal, but a genuine taste of British tradition served with a side of modern-day comfort. It’s a place where every visit is not just a dining experience, but a warm, welcoming embrace amidst the beautiful...

Called in for breakfast, expecting great things as a birthday treat for my partner. We were told we could eat in the tired looking bar, although the beautiful dining room was open and had other guests eating. My partners breakfast consisted of a tiny half fillet of fish, drowned in tomato sauce with some almost toasted bread thrown on top. Looked a mess and the fish was almost non existent. My Full English was just as poor, the smallest half a tomato, two thin sausages a dried up mushroom that had seen better days (and turned out to be inedible) a frozen hash brown, bacon that was too tough I suspect reheated in the microwave. The only really nice thin on the plate was the scrambled egg. No one bothered to check if our food was OK, (I suspect they already had a clue), no condiments were offered. There was a guy working there who's language was rather colourful to say the least, with the f word amongst others getting used frequently (maybe he had forgotten he had paying customers in the pub) At £26 for the two meals (with a tea and a coffee) we felt mugged. It was supposed to be a treat breakfast on the way to a two day break to celebrate my partners birthday, I would have complained about the food, but decided it wasn't worth the drama, it was a better plan to crack on with the day! Thoroughly dissatisfied we won't be...

We were a group of 8, pre-booked for a 5pm sunday dinner. Starters were nice, halloumi fries had a nice light batter which was better than you get most places. Most adults had a roast dinner which was good, meat was excellent but roast potatoes were not crispy at all and surface was a bit tough. Other veg were fine and portioned generously. Yorkshire pudding was good. Kid's fish fingers was actually a small freshly battered fillet of fish which was a nice surprise although one of the kids took a bit of persuasion that it was similar to the fish fingers they had chosen!

The real highlight here was the pastry section and I don't know if there is a specific pastry chef but if there is then they deserve a special mention. The brownie was excellent, once of the best I've had. Somehow managed to be rich and not too heavy or dense at the same time. The Creme Brulee was also excellent, creamy, not over set and sugar crispy but not at all burnt. The shortbread biscuit that came with the brulee was superb, light and crisp, not sure I've ever had better.

We also did the circular walk suggested on the pub's website before we ate which was a nice way to spend a couple of hours (we had 2 year olds with us so progress wasn't...