The Bell Inn, Hampton

Wow! I just had to write a review after reading what some of the other people have said about this place. It was so nice I can't see how people can fault it!

The first thing you notice when entering is the decor. What a great mix of quirky lampshades, flock wallpaper and furniture. Definitely not somewhere you'd expect to walk into in sleepy Hampton!
We got a smiley hello from the barstaff who said for us to find a table & they would serve us there. My husband ordered a pint of bitter & I had a g&t. Both were good.
Later we thought we'd treat ourselves to a bottle of Sancerre (which was quite reasonably priced.)

I had scallops for starter, chicken tagine for main and we shared an amazing amaretto cheesecake for dessert. (You have to try this, it came with a delicious poached pear on the side with ginger ice cream... beautiful!) My husband had pate for starter and T-bone steak, which he said was one of the best steaks he had ever eaten!
All in all, it was a great evening.

We're definitely going back for a lighter lunch on a sunny afternoon to sit in the garden.
Can't say enough good things about this place. Moving from central London and losing the great choice of pubs/restaurants this is a little gem on the outskirts!

13 Aug 2008 11:49