The Bell, Tadworth

The Bell page at the Brakspear site - www.brakspear.co.uk

Official site of the Bell, contains real ale details - www.thebell-therat.co.uk

The Bell page at the Brakspear site - www.brakspear.co.uk

Stopped by while walking across Walton and Banstead Heaths. A little isolated down an unpaved lane, helping to give that country feel, The Bell retains the traditional two room layout with a central bar. A welcome from the cheery landlord, proper fires, though not burning on a mild day, horsey pictures and theme, toilets are Colts and Fillies....a bit naff....brasses, duelling pistols, books, mainly reference on a shelf. Darts in the vault/saloon. Dog friendly too, and a sign states walkers welcome so no snootiness here either, this is no "gastro" joint, in fact no sign of food at all. The beer mats around the bar suggest a good guest policy but I reckon I was rather unlucky today, Pride, Youngs Bitter and GK IPA. The blackboard said the guest was Robinson's Wags to Witches, but not on the afternoon in question sadly. The Pride was a bit cold. I liked the pub and its ambience but only a 6 for now, a less mainstream choice would have gained a higher mark.