Bell Inn, Lacock - pub details
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Address: Bowden Hill, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2PJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 35252) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Melksham (2.9 miles), Chippenham (3.8 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.4/10 (rated by 5 users)
other pubs nearby:
Red Lion, Lacock (0.7 miles), Rising Sun, Chippenham (0.7 miles), Carpenters Arms, Chippenham (0.7 miles), George Inn, Lacock (0.7 miles)
user reviews of Bell Inn, Lacock
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Not an immediately prepossessing pub from the rather basic whitewashed exterior which no doubt hides the true age and character of the building. But don't let that lead to an untested assumption that this is just another roadside country pub feeding off a captive tourist market for Lacock. The Bell is worthy of attention for substantive reasons. We were in the market for some pub grub and happily a broad mix of dishes could be procured, from the more pedestrian classic pub meals to more sophisticated cheffy numbers. We opted for a cheese Ploughmans and beef lasagne with chips which went down exceedingly well and didn't take too long to appear, despite this being a very busy Saturday lunchtime. Ale-wise, a range of 4 were found, mostly local if I recollect correctly. My Palmer's Best was on decent form as was my mate's Alfies (can't recall the brewer but it was an interesting offering). Prices weren't silly, and both groups of friends and families were in attendance, showing this place must be doing something very right at the moment. The pub seemed to lean just the right side of being a restaurant with a bar - the conservatory and dining room areas were maybe not so pubby but the main bar area was in keeping with the old tavern I assume it once must've been. This was certainly a preferable option to going into Lacock itself and paying a fortune for a miserly and dated overpriced lunch. Once you've ticked your chocolate boxes in the picturesque National Trust enclave itself, walk or drive out here and take sustenance - it's by far the better choice. TWG - 9 Nov 2011 18:18 |
| Was in at around 3pm the day after their beer festival hoping some of the beer would still be on. It was but had been moved onto the pumps. I had a very nice Milk St Beer and I also tried the Bulmer's Traditional Cider which was too sweet for me but perfectly drinkable.In fact I didn't know Bulmer's still did a *traditional* cider. Landlord very friendly with at least three other staff on but pub quiet,apart from me and the wife there were only four others in. However,don't let that put you off......recommended. Blue_Moses - 7 Feb 2010 10:58 |
| Having just moved to the area recently I eventually got around to visiting this establishment yesterday - 25.10.2009. It was about 4.00pm and the place looked and felt as though it had enjoyed a good lunchtime sesh with a few stragglers still kicking about. My initial impression is that The Bell, like so many boozers these days, has an emphasis on food. Forgive me if I am wrong. The menu looked great. Why shouldn't the emphasis be on food ? Given the choice of feeding a party of six or concentrating your efforts on making sure the old saddo at the bar (me) gets what he's after you too would entertain and cater for the majority. That said, the pumps boasted a real cider, Palmers Best Bitter, Bath Ale Best, a deliciously dark looking Porter (you wouldn't want to find a light Porter I suppose) and one other which for the life of me I can't remember. Needless to say I will be returning and will report back to this site accordingly. I was there for 30 minutes only but have no hesitation in awarding my experience 8 out of 10. Thanks to The Bell Inn - see you again soon. FuzzyDuck - 26 Oct 2009 16:01 |
| Built as canal cottages following inception of Wilts&Berks Canal in 1795 and let in 1877 following demise. By 1915 Kellys showed this as a beer retailer. Olde worlde country pub, small bar with sep Restaurant & nice large beer garden. Piling out of a minibus, as we ordered drinks we were asked how many of us? 4 hand pulled beers +1 cider. NW Wilts Camra Pub o�Yr 2004-8 scored a lowly NBSS 2.5/5 for 6X and 3 for a guest. Pub & local Camra getting complacent! We wonder why so many wins? Reviewed 03/01/09 by SADCATS on Tour! SCORE- 7 Saxon_Scooper - 2 Feb 2009 15:26 |
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