The Bell Closed - Menu

Market Hill, Clare CO10 8NN, United Kingdom, St Edmundsbury

🛍 Pub, Fish, Drinks, British

3.8 💬 1325 Recensioni

Telefono: +441787699999

Indirizzo: Market Hill, Clare CO10 8NN, United Kingdom, St Edmundsbury

Città: St Edmundsbury

Piatti: 10

Recensioni: 1325

Sito Web: http://www.thebellhotelclare.com

"When we arrived, everything seemed fine initially, but then the food was served. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves—burnt dishes, undercooked items, and missing components made up a long list of complaints. Eventually, I was asked to have a private meeting with the manager, Nicki, to discuss our experience. She acknowledged the issues and agreed that we wouldn’t have to pay for the food, promising that her husband would call me shortly. When he did call, he accused me of "ranting at his wife and making her cry," which anyone who knows me would find hard to believe. He insisted he was coming to the restaurant and would take 45 minutes to get there for a one-on-one meeting. While I wouldn’t mind this, the other 11 guests were equally upset and wanted to meet him as well. When he arrived, he confronted me in front of everyone, repeating that I had made his wife cry. However, he refused to let her come and talk to me about it. He mentioned issues with previous chefs being bullied and said they had a new chef from Indeed, although I'm not sure why that was relevant. He claimed that missing items from our plates were due to us not including them on the spreadsheet we provided. So even though the festive menu listed "burger with fries, coleslaw, and pigs in blankets," we only received the burger and fries because we only typed "burger." He did offer us a free meal, which we declined after the treatment we received, and Richard also offered to refund our drinks bill, which we also turned down because, despite the terrible food, we had enjoyed our wine. I’ve always been a supporter of The Bell and considered it a great pub for drinks, but after this experience and the way we were treated, including the baseless accusations, I regret to say that we won’t be returning—especially since there are other places in Clare that provide better service without such issues."

Menu - 10 opzioni

Tutti i prezzi sono stime.

Andy Andy

Changed a bit since last there but it's still a lovely place

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Sophie
Sophie

Great food for all, including fantastic veggie and vegan options.


M882CLkater
M882CLkater

We were hoping to have lunch at an intriguing old pub, but unfortunately, it was closed. There was no notice or information to indicate that it was not open. What a disappointment!


Pete
Pete

Absolutely superb food and drinks (the vegetable Wellington being one of the best my partners ever eaten! In a lovely setting served by humble yet amazing staff. A round of applause to the barmaid and the chef who really couldn't have done more to make our visit memorable


Lorraine
Lorraine

We went for a nice lunch on our way to a few days away. Walked in the bar and ordered a drink then ordered some lunch only to find out an hour later that they’d lost our order. We were the only ones in there. Consequently left and got a meal deal from the CoOp as now we were stretched for time. Not what I had in mind


Martin
Martin

I stopped by for lunch and ordered a sandwich that came with a choice of chips or crisps (Doritos). I chose the chips, and they were the best I've ever tasted—more like deep-fried potatoes! They were lightly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. While they weren't cheap, they were definitely worth it. The staff was friendly and pleasant as well.


Charlotte
Charlotte

We had a fantastic roast and the service was exceptional. Our group of 25 was looking for a place to enjoy a roast meal at the last minute, without a reservation. We called ahead, and they were incredibly accommodating, setting up an entire room for us on short notice. We all truly appreciated it, and the atmosphere was wonderful. It was a perfect way to wrap up the weekend; I highly recommend this place!


Peter
Peter

I visited the restaurant yesterday for a quick lunch and ordered the bacon, brie, and cranberry sandwich. I ended up not needing dinner afterward because it was so satisfying! The food was fantastic, the service was excellent, and everything was cooked to perfection. It was great value for the money. I heard there’s a new chef, and it definitely shows! I can’t wait to go back for the Sunday roast. I would rate it 10/10 all day long!


261trudy
261trudy

Over the course of two hours, we were served by four different waitstaff, and there was a lack of coordination among them. Our order was taken three times by various staff members, indicating that they weren't communicating effectively. We kept having to reassure different people that we had already ordered! To make matters worse, it took 25 minutes for our drinks—just pints for our party of four—to arrive at the table. The Sunday Roast took a staggering 50 minutes from the time we ordered to when it finally arrived. The vegetarian dish was a mess, with pieces of meat mistakenly included on the plate. The presentation was abysmal, and everything was served cold, as if it had been hastily t...


User
User

When we arrived, everything seemed fine initially, but then the food was served. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves—burnt dishes, undercooked items, and missing components made up a long list of complaints. Eventually, I was asked to have a private meeting with the manager, Nicki, to discuss our experience. She acknowledged the issues and agreed that we wouldn’t have to pay for the food, promising that her husband would call me shortly. When he did call, he accused me of "ranting at his wife and making her cry," which anyone who knows me would find hard to believe. He insisted he was coming to the restaurant and would take 45 minutes to get there for a one-on-one meeting. While I wo...

Categorie

  • Pub Goditi un'atmosfera vivace con i nostri classici preferiti del pub. Dalle sostanziose hamburger e fish 'n' chips a torte salate e birre artigianali, il nostro menu promette un'esperienza accogliente ideale per rilassarsi con gli amici.
  • Fish Deliziatevi con i nostri prelibati piatti di pesce, realizzati con il pescato fresco del giorno. Dai preferiti alla griglia agli stufati saporiti, il nostro menu celebra la ricchezza dell'oceano con sapori che soddisfano ogni palato.
  • Drinks Dissetati con la nostra rinfrescante selezione di bevande, dai cocktail artigianali e vini pregiati alle delizie analcoliche, tra cui bibite, succhi e caffè e tè sapientemente preparati. Perfetti complementi al tuo pasto!
  • British Tradizionale e sostanzioso, il menu britannico offre classici di conforto come fish and chips, succulenti arrosti e torte salate. Riscopri i gusti familiari, amorevolmente realizzati con ricette senza tempo e ingredienti freschi e locali.

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  • Live Music
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