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Bell Foundry, Loughborough

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
20 Swan Street
Loughborough
LE11 5BL
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Craft Union (Stonegate)

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Quinno _ left this review about Bell Foundry

Fairly large and well-maintained Craft Union outlet in a fairly attractive Brewer’s Tudor building. Pool room to the right, horse racing on telly, decent rear garden. Chatty Welsh barman. Two dead ale pumps, though a Pride clip was turned so maybe it does occasionally make an appearance? Though given the review below which says the same thing, maybe it’s some sort of unusual decoration. Guinness it was. I didn’t mind the place and the late morning local drinkers were in good spirits. 4.5

On 22nd May 2026 - rating: 5
[User has posted 6166 recommendations about 6146 pubs]


Will Larter left this review about Bell Foundry

The two hand pumps in the centre of the bar counter are out of use, despite a reversed London Pride pump clip still attached to one. The server was categorical that there is never any cask beer on, but I have no information about how long they have worked here. My half of John Smiths Smooth was tolerable (sorry Alan) and just £1.40 for a half. There are a few nice features here, like the raised area near the pool table with cast iron balustrade, and a photo of a bell that had been founded in Loughborough being delivered to York Minster. Interesting to hear Duran Duran on the sound system, even more interesting to be able to recognise the song and name the band.

On 6th February 2026 - rating: 5
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Strongers . left this review about Bell Foundry

Bell Foundry is a prominent Craft Union pub that seemed to have a constant smoking patrol guarding the entrance during a recent bank holiday Monday late afternoon visit. The entrance opens onto a carpeted walkway that passes an old beaten up shell banquette to the left and some high tables under a television that was airing muted Sky Sports football up the right. At the rear is access to a beer garden that I didn’t investigate, but I was confused why people were constantly smoking in the entrance when there is facility to puff away at the rear. To the right of the entrance is a raised area with a pool table where the local Loughborough yoof, who were stinking of stale puff, had gathered. The busy bar area is located to the left of the entrance where a serving counter across the rear supports standard and premium keg alongside Neck Oil and two hand pumps, one of which was in use drawing a decent London Pride. The television in the bar area was airing muted horse racing while some very slow background music was playing. To the left of the bar is a small split level seating area that was empty. The service was polite, but there are better pubs in the area so I don’t plan on returning.

On 4th June 2025 - rating: 4
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Loughborough (Leics), 0.79 miles, 15 min walk (show)
Barrow upon Soar, 3.6 miles, 1 hr 9 min walk (show)
Sileby, 5.56 miles, 1 hr 47 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Bell Foundry, Loughborough
22nd May 2026, 09:28
Review submitted by Quinno _
 
13th May 2026, 21:58
Picture submitted by Quinno _ approved

Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 06 February 2026 by Will Larter
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Darts : Yes last updated 06 February 2026 by Will Larter
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : Yes - Free on Mondays - last updated 06 February 2026 by Will Larter
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesday - last updated 06 February 2026 by Will Larter
  • Real Ale : No - Two hand pumps, but no cask beers on - last updated 06 February 2026 by Will Larter
  • Real Cider : No last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 22 May 2026 by Quinno _
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