The Bell Inn

4 (35)

£26 to £40

English

The Bell Inn, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO437HE

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About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

The Bell Inn is a beautiful 18th century Inn, independently owned by the same family for over 250 years. Located in the heart of the New Forest, just 1 mile from the M27 (J1), and is the ieal picture-postcard spot from which to eat, sleep and play - steeped in history and rustic, countrified-charm.
Step inside and you"ll find an Inn rooted in tradition with open fireplaces, flagstone floors, elegant lounges and a comfortable bar for everyone to meet up and enjoy - including man's best friend!
Our chefs are busy creating fabulous, seasonal food with local ingredients and delicious game coming directly from the family estate's. Understandably we're proud of our four-star AA Inn and one AA rosette recognition.
Proudly local, we love to welcome and spoil visitors like an old friend, offering genuine hospitality, real ale and seriously good food.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.bellinn-newforest.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Basher
Private party facilities
All of the Bell Inn"s rooms are available to hire for private dining which is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, a party, an anniversary or a wedding.Our events Planner will work with you to create menu choices to make your day and your guests feel special.The Garden Room, contemporary decorated and has French doors directly opening onto the garden. This lovely room can seat up to 32 people.The Oak Room, with traditional beams and windows overlooking the garden. This room can seat up to 50 people.

Location
The Bell Inn, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO437HE
Neighborhood
Lyndhurst
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Traditional Porridge
With our own Bell Inn blueberry compote
Full English Breakfast
Bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, fried mushrooms, hash brown, eggs (cooked how you like), baked beans (add black pudding for a £1 supplement)
Vegetarian English
Vegetarian sausages, grilled tomato, fried mushrooms, hash browns, eggs (cooked how you like), baked beans
On Toast*
Your choice of breakfast components served simply, on toast
Hot Toasted Crumpets
Served with farmhouse butter and marmite, or with our Bell Inn blueberry compote
Smoked Kippers
With parsley butter
Steak and Eggs
Minute steak (pink or cooked through) with two fried eggs and grilled tomato (£2.50 supplement)
Smoked Salmon
Scrambled eggs, toast

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Bell Inn.

4.0

(35)

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

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Parklanecharlies
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Forest pub with rooms and a golf course. Newly refurbed about a year ago. Tastefully done decor. Adequate room for 4 on the table. Attentive waitress and wine waiter. Good food locally sourced and a bit out of the ordinay although check what you get as my lamb had no potato on dish and had to order seperatly.Well cooked and tasty food and sweets also inc a taster set of 3 smaller sweets. Nice touch. Was informed that the 25% discount for using a Brand New Forest card now not running .Pretty good value overall.
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Danielle347
London1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time at The Bell. We were very impressed by the surroundings and ambience. The food was of a high standard, restaurant food. The wine menu was more limited though. The garden was very nice for an aperitif. Staff were delightful. The service however was exceptionally slow, 40 minutes from our order for the starter to arrive and a similar wait for the main course. After waiting 20 minutes without success for the dessert menu to arrive we gave up on pud. Other tables we noticed were also waiting a long time. Because the food and atmosphere were so good we will definitely try it again though and hope the slow service was unusual.
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OpenTable Diner
Devon1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely decor inside, and friendly staff. Food was nice typical 'gastro pub grub' but a little pricey, also service a little slow.
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IvanF
Italy1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and wonderful food. Lovely dining area with a pleasant ambience.
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Sandy
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal at the Bell Inn, wonderful, polite and attentive staff. A very good thought out menu with enough choice to suit everyone. A real gem, will definitely visit again in the future.
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Luncheon
Hampshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Decor has changed since we were last here and it is amazing. Food was good but it could have been a wee bit hotter. Certainly not worth complaining about. It is normal practice when serving a roast to be asked if you require any sauces. With us and many others dinner was put in front of you and waiter/waitress disappeared. We had to wait until they returned to serve someone else to ask for our apple sauce and cranberry sauce. Overall a lovely Sunday lunch with just a few small things to raise. We will still return as it is such a lovely place.
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RogerS
Hampshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
THe occasion was so good I booked a" special date" dinner in June.
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MaggieD
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful birthday lunch at the Bell Inn. Divine home cooked food.
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SamB
Brighton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, staff very attentive (almost too much, we were checked on 4 times during main course lol) cocktails were scrummy. Will definitely be back when visiting the new forest again.
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OpenTable Diner
Surrey2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stayed for 2 nights with the dine and b&b option with a free bottle of wine. Stay were very helpful and the food was unbelievable, after the two days we could not move, 3 courses and a massive breakfast, mainly sourced locally. Will definately go back and will be recommending to friends and family. Lovely area and only a short drive to burley with good bike routes and lyndhurst to see the ponies and eat ice cream!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.bellinn-newforest.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Basher
Private party facilities
All of the Bell Inn"s rooms are available to hire for private dining which is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, a party, an anniversary or a wedding.Our events Planner will work with you to create menu choices to make your day and your guests feel special.The Garden Room, contemporary decorated and has French doors directly opening onto the garden. This lovely room can seat up to 32 people.The Oak Room, with traditional beams and windows overlooking the garden. This room can seat up to 50 people.

Location
The Bell Inn, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO437HE
Neighborhood
Lyndhurst
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Bell Inn

About this restaurant

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Menu

Main

Traditional Porridge

Full English Breakfast

Vegetarian English

On Toast*

Hot Toasted Crumpets

Smoked Kippers

Steak and Eggs

Smoked Salmon

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable