The Bell Inn — Restaurant in Thanet

First visit here. Recommended by a friend. Had booked a table for lunch and arrived on time. First course lovely. The food is good and hot. Asked for the desert board, which was placed on a chair, at our table. No one came back to ask if we wanted to order anything, and we tried to attract the attention of a staff member. They asked the table next to us if they wanted to order deserts. We had asked to see the desertboard before them!!. Still, no one came to us. Eventually, we gave up and went up to the bar to pay our bill. (By this time, we were past the idea of desert or coffee) The bar chap looked at us and struck up a conversation with the Barmaid. Eventually, ask what we wanted. We said we would like to pay our bill! Took the money, including a tip! No, thank you goodbye or any acknowledgement Not impressed will not be...

Went here to see a band playing. (Vertigo Park , excellent band ) Parking is a little limited in the carpark.But there is another carpark next the pub one & on street parking too. The pub itself is decorated like a village pub, not some up market wine bar/bistro etc. They have a great selection of drinks, catering for pretty much all tastes. Prices were pretty standard for the area. The staff were smartly dressed, polite, attentive & efficient in their work. It was nice and clean, no sticky carpets in this pub!! The toilets were spotless!! Even at 11pm they were still clean, didn't smell !! I can't comment on the food as I didn't eat there, but having spoken to a couple of the regulars, they all said the food was excellent 5 good value for money. Definitely...

I ate at your restaurant on Sunday.The food was good.I would like to suggest a few things that would have made the experience better.We were in the marquee, it is not very comfortable, especially as many of the customers are elderly, A few cushions would have been appreciated .The food came before the cutlery, leaving some in the party ,their food getting cold.Some thought could have been given to the surroundings,perhaps some flowers on the tables ,plants inside to soften the feel of the rather stark surroundings .If you are wanting the elderly to visit it may be a few minutes to consider these few points to make the experience of visiting your establishments a more...