The Bell Inn, Castle Hedingham - pub details
Address: 10 St James St, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 29330) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 9.0/10 (rated by 7 users)
other pubs nearby:
Wheatsheaf, Castle Hedingham (0.0 miles), Sugar Loaves, Sible Hedingham (0.7 miles), White Horse, Sible Hedingham (1.0 miles)
user reviews of the Bell Inn, Castle Hedingham
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Multiroomed Public house with pleasant open bar area with barrels (firkins) racked behind the bar with real sold on gravity, by friendly barstaff Two from Mighty oak and Adnams. Very reasonably priced �2.70-�.280. Refreshing absence of GK. Beers in good condition Recent local camra regional award, deservedly so and worthy of its entry in GBG 2010. I will make the effort to return. R53 Polypinmath - 18 May 2010 12:34 |
| One of the best Pubs in the area. Food is home cooked, fresh and plentiful. the beer is generally from Adnams and Mighty Oak and not, thankfully, Greene King as is so often the case in this area. ahscum - 14 May 2009 14:41 |
| charming little pub in a quaint little village, nice friendly service although quite quiet on a Friday afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious, although it did keep disappearing off the specials board quickly! Tomato and Lentil soup of the day with warm granary roll 3.50, kofte lamb meatballs and rice and spicy chicken and rice 9.50 each. The decor and garden could do with a bit of an upgrade but will certainly be going back soon. 9/10 stoopish - 27 Mar 2009 16:39 |
| 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. RogerB - 28 Aug 2008 11:18 |
| Great pub, fantastic food, fish nights each Monday. LocalResident1 - 4 Jan 2007 12:23 |
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