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The Bell Inn, Salisbury

Warminster Road
South Newton
Postal town: Salisbury
SP2 0QD

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Quinno _ left this review about The Bell Inn

Very roadside pub (how has it avoided being demolished by a passing artic lorry?) with comedy keypad parking over the tarmac, crossing back was like being the eponymous character in Horace Goes Skiing. ‘Traditional modern’ interior - red pub carpet, cream walls and brown beams over what looked like three distinct rooms that have been incongruously smashed into one over the years. Two Otter beers, Bright and Witch (NBSS 3.5) as well as a good quality gun lemonade. Sadly there were no other customers (on a Saturday evening!) the place was cold to extent I kept my jacket on and the landlord made no attempt to engage with us aside from taking the beer order. Think I see where the problems lie here. Shame, as he can obviously keep a good pint!

On 5th November 2020 - rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Bell Inn

A Victorian roadside inn which still does B&B. There is a car park and garden the other side of the A36, a ring of lawn with benches surrounding the parking area. Inside has been recently refurbished and consists of three main bar areas which have been opened out to form a single labyrinthine room. There is a dart board, a TV screen and WiFi, and the walls are adorned with various sporting artefacts, predominantly worm dangling, not surprising given the proximity to the River Wylie. There is a jukebox whose emanations were quite annoying. Family and canine friendly, there are a variety of seating types including a small sofa just for the dogs. Two ales on draft, both from Otter: Ale and Bitter. The Bitter was in excellent condition. A third pump had a 'coming soon' sigh on it. It's a really decent local, and I'd be happy to overnight here.

On 31st July 2016 - rating: 6
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Elaine Hailstone left this review about The Bell Inn

Had the most wonderful xmas dinner here last night the food was fantastic and lot's of it too very good for the price, i would highly recommend this pub for food, staff i very pleasant and welcoming, everyone should try it.

On 4th December 2010 - rating: 10
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Dave Turner left this review about The Bell Inn

Under New ownership since Jan 2008 and a much better atmosphere and polite staff although I couldn't possibly say myself as I am the new owner. So come and find out for yourself

On 17th February 2010 - rating: 5
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SIMON HOPKINS left this review about The Bell Inn

Having a job going around the length and breadth of the country i came across possibly one of my most disappointing pub visits in many a year when i walked into the bell inn.
I found the pub a challenge in several ways. Firstly crossing over the busy main road from car park to pub entrance which is horrendous especially if you have children. Secondly the total lack of pleasant staff, especially the landlord/owner, who's lack of personality wouldn't go amiss in a prison and lastly the mediocre food on offer. I had it on good authority from work colleagues that this was a good pub but sadly for me this was a truly appalling place to visit. Hopefully the next pub in Ayr, my next work place, will be a better proposition. One to avoid.

On 3rd May 2006 - rating: 2
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