The Blue Bell Inn is an AA recommended pub, features in the good pub guide, appears in the Michelin 'eating out in pubs' guide as well as being praised by the locals. Must be good right? Right. Situated in the Lincolnshire Wolds and dating back to the 18th Century, The Blue Bell Inn is a relatively small pub that serves the locals and hikers (it falls along the Viking Way a hot spot for history walkers). They aren't muddy boots friendly however and politely request they are left in the lobby. The pub itself serves a standard range of spirits, wines and lagers as well as two to three guest ales on tap. The relaxed nature of the pub is that you can chose to sit in the pub and enjoy a pint by the fire, you can eat in the pub or in the dining room.
A few people have recommended 'The Bluebell Inn,' and we can see why..
It is a really cosy classic country pub!
We were instantly made to feel welcome by the people working there and the other customers!
There was a really good selection on the menu, including vegetarian options..
We each had a starter and main!
I had the camembert to start with Ciabatta, which was well seasoned, and the truffle was the perfect finish!
For the main, I had bavette steak with whisky cream sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and Brocolli.. I am very fussy about my steak as we keep cows!
I can honestly say this was a great cut, which was cooked to absolute perfection.. Still nice and bloody!
One of our party had and would recommend the squid to start and fish pie main.. I can definitely see us going back in the very near future!
Highly recommended, we stopped here for a bite to eat mid cycle ride. Hadn't booked but they were very accommodating and helpful. Great food, antipasto starter followed by Steak and Ale pie. Sitting out the front we had a great view of the village and the quiet road.
First time visitors to the area and were recommended Blue Bell in Belchford. Very quaint traditional and looks unassuming from outside. However the menu was really interesting and quality of home cooked food was first class. We had local version sausages and home made fish pie, absolutely on the money. Also the prices were surprisingly good for the quality of food. Would certainly recommend it is worth a detour. A tradional Wold pub that serves top food.
Lovely cosy pub in beautiful Lincolnshire village - food and service superb. We always come here when visiting Lincs. We decided to share the asparagus with parmeson shavings and poached egg to start, which was lovely. I was interested in the vegetarian options for my main course and was torn between the cheese souffle and the nut roast - plumped for the nut roast which was delicious. My wife had the roast beef sandwich which she loved. Good portion sizes - everything lovely.
We had a meal for 4 last night, very tasty food all home cooked, nice to have veg cooked how I like them, with a little bit of bite. All fresh veg too. Great staff, lively atmosphere, will definitely go again, highly recommended
First visit, and then a 2nd within a week! Sunday lunch first and regular menu later in the week. All the food was terrific - main courses piping hot, well cooked and really tasty. Desserts were gorgeous too. Portion size? You certainly won't be leaving hungry! Everyone very friendly and helpful, service was excellent and very prompt. Lovely bar area with arm chairs for that extended, relaxing drink & chat. Definitely worthy of a trip. Looking forward to returning very soon.
We just had a curry meal each and two lovely pints of Landlord beer. The lady behind the bar was really quite engaging and made you feel welcome.
Went here for a lunch with the family. There is plenty of car parking around the rear of the pub. On arrival staff were welcoming and we enjoyed chatting before being seated. There was plenty of choice on the menu. I ordered the crispy pork belly and it was the best I've ever had. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to visiting again.
A lovely little country pub and restaurant, took the family for a meal and all impressed with the food. Mark down as the shrimp starter was very strong and maybe not as described, service was good but maybe little slow, will be going back A*
Lovely little pub with great food and fantastic staff who never says 'no' even if they're fully booked. Well done! We will be definitely popping in again.
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