The Five Bells, Leighton Buzzard

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “We had a great family lunch at The Five Bells! It is a wonderful, reasonably priced local pub with a very welcoming atmosphere, though one detail on the food kept it from being a perfect 5 stars.The Food:The food was incredibly fresh, delicious, and very filling. The Sunday roasts came out beautifully with huge Yorkshire puddings and fresh vegetables. However, my only downside was the roast pork. I chose this option specifically because I love crackling and even asked the staff beforehand if it came with some. I was told it would, but unfortunately, it wasn't hard, crispy crackling at all—it was just the soft, jelly-like part on top. Since that crackling was the main reason I chose the dish, it was a bit disappointing.Atmosphere & Amenities:Great Outdoor Space: They have a lovely, spacious outdoor area where you can relax. It's completely pet-friendly, and they even kindly provided a bowl of water for our animals. There is also a designated space if you want to smoke outside.Service: The staff were polite, attentive, and very welcoming throughout our meal.Parking: The large on-site car park is free, which makes visiting entirely stress-free.A Quick Tip: While the system highly recommends making reservations (and we booked ahead), it was actually quite empty and quiet when we arrived—likely because it was such a beautiful, nice sunny day.Overall, a great family pub with excellent value, but hopefully, they can get that pork crackling crispier next time!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “They said ‘you’ll never see a burger on our menu’ but they caved due to popular demand and today we finally got a chance to sample it. I’m not sure why they put this off for so long because it was spectacular! It looked like a simple burger but it wasn’t. Ground rump with caramelized onion and I think owner said there was red wine in there somewhere, made into a patty then grilled to perfection on a toasted bun with melted cheese and burger sauce with a side of fries. We will definitely go for another one soon. Two burgers and fries with two ciders £48. Happy, happy. 😊”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  ““Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and excellent food. The fish and chips are absolutely to die for. Nice outdoor seating area and plenty going on close by. Been twice now and loved it both times.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Recommended by a colleague and it didn't dissapoint. The quality of the food was fabulous (we had lamb chump and other than the thin edge there wasn't an ounce of fat on it. There were 3 generous slices each being about 8mm thick.). Everything was as expected but great value for money considering the portion sizes. The dessert menu didn't have the largest choice but despite not being a dessert person what I chose was delicious. Can't wait to visit there again. Look out for special events there too! I also hear the breakfast is of similar quality, so that's on my list too!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “After living locally for almost 20 years, I finally made it to The Five Bells in Stanbridge — and I honestly can’t believe it took me so long. I booked a dinner for their French evening and mon dieu… it was absolutely magnifique. One of the nicest meals I’ve had in a long time. The paired wines were spot on, the atmosphere was beautifully relaxed, and the staff were genuinely lovely and attentive without being overbearing. It made for such a special evening — helped, of course, by the best company 💕 I’ll definitely be returning… and I certainly won’t be leaving it another 20 years next time!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We were driving through the area after a walk at Ivinghoe Beacon. Had a quick Google to see if they had anything gluten-free on the menu. There wasn't loads of choice, but they did have a couple of things on the menu. To my surprise, when we arrived, they advised they had recently made all their Sunday lunches gluten free. It was absolutely delicious and came with a massive Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. Jackpot 😄”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We've been coming here since we moved to the area a few years ago. We have done several of themed evenings, roast dinners and weekly rituals and have now started going for thier breakfasts. Staff are lovely, place and gardens are beautiful and food is sensational. Not a better place in the area.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “What a fantastic place the food is out of this world what makes it perfect was the service from Alex and fran. They are absolutely fantastic coming over to check if everything was ok and checking if we need more drink. These two made it just perfect as there service was 5 star thank you Alex and fran”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Michelin Guide Standard! I've been to some of the best pubs in the country and I can safely say that the Five Bells is up there with the calibre of those. I travelled here for my 34th birthday and the food and service were so good I think I'll be making it a tradition. The scotch egg, tomahawk pork and fish & chips were all absolutely incredible with attention to detail you usually get from high end restaurants. Not only was the food exceptional but the staff were genuinely lovely and made us and our son feel very comfortable without being overbearing in the slightest. The pub itself is a beautiful old property with original beams to add to the charm. We gave our thanks to one of the owners and she told us how they haven't had award recognition yet which shocked us considering I'd recommend this place to absolutely anyone. If you're on an award panel and reading this, you need to pay this place another visit as soon as you can!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “A really lovely Sunday lunch, the food was fantastic and couldn't be faulted. Lamb rump roast was especially recommend and the kids roasts were great value for what you received. Unfortunately there was a sharp bit of plastic (assuming from the container) in my partners ice cream - luckily this wasn't in any of the kids. The staff are lovely, service is fairly decent, albeit a bit slow at the times.”

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