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The Bell Inn, Halstead
Castle Hedingham
Postal town: Halstead
CO9 3EJ
Served areas
Reviews of The Bell Inn (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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Roger Button left this review about The Bell Inn
A 15th century Coaching Inn with a rambling and relatively unspoilt interior, this place has been in same family for many years and retains a loyal selection of staff offering a degree of stability that few pubs rarely enjoy. In the small main bar just inside the main door, the well kept beer is served by gravity direct from the barrels behind the bar. 2 Mighty Oak beers (Maldon Gold and IPA) and Adnams are standard plus a guest beer (disappointingly London Pride on my last vist although I guess it is not as common in this area). It should be noted that the price of soft drinks is quite hefty. A rather hypnosis inducing clock watches over the proceedings in this intimate bar but for a bit more space, take the corridor round the back of the pub to the larger bar. On the way, take a moment to peek through the windows to the adjoining rooms if they are not open (they are generally used for functions or during busy periods). The larger saloon bar has a bare brick wall along one side with built in fireplace and beamed ceiling with a few brasses and pewter tankards. Beer clips behind the bar show the range of guests that have passed through (most far more interesting than London Pride!). The food has a very good reputation although I have not eaten here. An upstairs function room (no dancing allowed) is used regularly for live music sessions or larger private functions. Quiz night on Sundays. When the weather is fine, the huge spacious orchard garden to the rear is just the ticket. The pretty village is worth exploring and the castle itself is a short walk away.
On 28th August 2008
- rating: 8
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john mcgraw left this review about The Bell Inn
Walk inside this pub and you are stepping back hundreds of years.It's charm is that it has many rooms that all seem to be different and every one has it's own charm.All real ales are on gravity and there are at least 2 guest ales the others being Greene King and Adnams.You are assured of a warm welcome and there is a great beer festival every July which this year was one of the best that I have been to.Don't miss this one.
On 15th September 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]
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- Official site of the Bell Inn, contains menu, real ale list and events listing which includes beer festivals - www.hedinghambell.co.uk
- Facebook - The Bell Inn Castle Hedingham
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Bell Inn - whatpub.com
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Bures, 9.67 miles, 3 hr 6 min walk (show)
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Beer Festivals : Yes - July - last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Car Park : Yes last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 28 August 2008 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 08 October 2017 by john mcgraw
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
