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Bell Inn, Banbury
Banbury
OX16 4QJ
Reviews of Bell Inn (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Bell Inn
The Bell Inn is essentially a thin L-shaped pub with a carpeted seating area by the entrance where studded metal topped tables sit adjacent to an exposed brick fireplace. The serving counter runs mid-way along the front wall where it faces a couple of high tables and more high and standard seating is found in the left where a pool table and two dartboards also reside. Regular live music is advertised, it must be a bit of a squeeze in here when there’s something on so thankfully during my recent midweek afternoon visit there was just some background music playing. Available from the bar, and friendly barman, were Carling and Neck Oil alongside a premium keg selection. There are also three hand pumps, but only one was in operation drawing a very nice Bath Ales Gem. This is a decent pub for a quiet pint, it's just a shame that the cask offering is so limited.
On 16th June 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 6133 recommendations about 6099 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Bell Inn
Alehouse-style pub in Grimsbury, just a short walk from the station in the opposite direction to the town centre. Traditional furniture and decoration in the various small seating areas around the bar, with a pizza-based food offering at certain times. The 'Craft & Cask' slogan on the refurbished exterior and interior sales material is an extravagant claim, but my Wye Valley Butty Bach (£4.20) from one of the three handpumps was in great shape. Bath Ales' Gem and a draught cider were available from the other two, along with a standard keg offering.
On 29th September 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8733 recommendations about 8733 pubs]
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Mild Drinker left this review about Bell Inn
Friendly service, only one hand pump on offer which was Doom Bar. I had a Guinness which was fine. A lot of regulars here. I think it's a decent little pub, and the food smelt nice not that I tried any!
On 27th April 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 108 recommendations about 108 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 25 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 26 August 2023 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 August 2023 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 03 April 2015 by Bucking Fastard
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 26 August 2023 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : Yes last updated 03 April 2015 by Bucking Fastard
- Darts : Yes last updated 25 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 31 December 2011 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 September 2011 by hondo .
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 03 April 2015 by Bucking Fastard
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 25 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Live TV Sports : Yes - BT Sport - last updated 03 April 2015 by Bucking Fastard
- Micropub : No last updated 25 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Pinball : No last updated 26 August 2023 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 03 April 2015 by Bucking Fastard
- Quiz Night : Yes - Every Sunday - last updated 25 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 September 2011 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 26 August 2023 by Graham Coombs
