Bell & Bottle

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  Steph Little

  ·2 weeks ago

  “The place is dull and dated with no atmosphere. The food was dreadful, one of us had fish and chips it looked grey and was full of grease and inedible. We also had loaded chips with pulled pork, again was not good. We told the bar man 9n way out and will definitely not be returning.”

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  Lorraine Wroot

  ·2 months ago

  “Good food, well cooked enjoyed by all our group. Prices are good value for money. Not rushed with our meal. Good atmosphere and dogs were made welcome. Staff friendly and helpful.”

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  lorraine popple

  ·2 months ago

  “Really great place to eat ,drink and to Relax even can charge your car from the EV. Great service at the till from (Abi and Megan) I really enjoyed the Jeremy Clarkson pies amazing. I'm sorry I'm late posted the review.The date we 5/08/26.”

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  Victorious 11

  ·2 months ago

  “Wasn't a great experience at all, for a bank holiday weekend, the restaurant had no food to serve! Reservation at 5pm for 4 people on a Sunday. Firstly, had no merlot wine and was informed that they only had beef roasts left. By the time we ordered (15 minutes later) there were no roasts left at all and we had to change our order. We ordered gammon and was asked by the server if we would like 2 eggs, we said yes, however when the order arrived, there was no pineapple and just two eggs. When we asked for pineapple, we were told we had to pay extra even though we had already paid extra for the additional egg. We also ordered a sirloin medium steak which was served overcooked, dry and as tough as old boots. Had to ask for the steak to be remade. The new steak was cooked correctly and was brought out quickly. For dessert, we wanted the jaffa cake slice however this plus another dessert on the menu was out of stock. I Also received a 40% off mains discount code, however the small print stated this could not be used across the whole of the bank holiday weekend, which seemed silly to us. I also had a 20% bluelight code, however the lady at the till said that no discounts are working today, so it won't be accepted. She did not even try to scan or input the bluelight discount code. Not very good customer service at all. Used to come to the bell and bottle all the time with my family, however the customer service and food has gone downhill and needs to be improved. Our previous experience wasn't great either, we turned up around 7.45pm to be told that the kitchen was shut so couldn't order any food, however their website states they serve food until 9pm.”

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  Tony Smit

  ·3 months ago

  “We went here today and had a meal we ordered two mega mixed grills for £24.95 each, we asked for one to medium steak and the other to be rare. The steak was not correct on both, the medium was well done and the rare was medium. This indicates the food was sat for a while. When we tried the steak it was a very bad cut and was full of fat smelt a little weird and didn't taste nice at all. The chicken and the gammon were the best part of the plate. We ordered at the bar and the food came with a medium wait time. After the food came that was the end of the staff they didn't return until we left they didn't ask how the food was if we were happy it was just a case of deliver the food then that's it. Overall this pub is using very cheap ingredients and charging top money for it. The food is not worth the price you pay. Our party won't be returning at all. The pub it'self is very nice and big but the quality of cheap ingredients is terrible. Needs improvement immediately, maybe the staff and the chef need to taste their food before serving.”

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  Peter O'Sullivan

  ·3 months ago

  “Have been once before and decided to try again as we had got a voucher giving 40% off mains meals. On the plus side the place is huge. Plenty of options where to sit. Looked clean overall but unfortunately our table hadn’t been wiped down. Cleaned it ourselves with wipes I’ve started carrying since Covid. Had to order at the table using the app online. Went for the mega mixed grill at £26. 99 and the Cowboy burger at £14.40 before the 40% discount was applied. Not over impressed with the wine list. Like another pub chain we visited recently only one white wine and red wine under £20. These are not high class restaurants. Recently have visited several more upmarket restaurants and you could find wine on their wine lists cheaper than those served here. I ordered a bottle of Malbec at £25.96. A large lemonade was £4.20. Again yet another app asking for you to pay a tip before you have been served. You can decline but I’m sure some people get caught out by this. And we are just not prepared to leave a tip until we have experienced the service. And unfortunately the service wasn't the best. Food was ok and everything was piping hot. It’s rump steak so you are not going to get the nicest piece of meat but it was adequate. The mushrooms though were shocking. Chopped up into the tiniest of pieces. Portions were good and with the 40% discount applied reasonably good value for money. But even though it wasn’t busy at no time did anyone come over to check if everything was ok nor at the end of the meal to see if we wanted desserts, coffees or more drinks. Did try to order a Cointreau at the bar but the young lady had never heard of it nor was she able to find a bottle on the shelves. I settled on a double Amaretto. There was a guy using a lap top near us who we took to be a manager and as he got up I asked him if they sold Cointreau. He went and found a bottle straight away. A few issues with staff training might need to be addressed here. Did speak to this guy on the way out. He confirmed he was a manager. Told him the place did have some positives but was let down my a few little things that I’m sure could be addressed. However, he seemed to quickly lose interest in any feedback we were giving. Having visited twice now it’s unlikely we will be going back. It is a nice building, there are so positives, but there are many other places doing the same sort of food and serving it better.”

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  Lucy

  ·5 months ago

  “This pub was an absolute gem! The food was outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From the first bite to the last, you could tell everything was made with care and quality ingredients. The portions were generous, and every dish was packed with delicious homemade taste. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who made the whole experience even better. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal or a special occasion, this place delivers fantastic pub food and great service. Highly recommend — definitely one of the best pub meals I’ve had!””

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  Harry Wyatt

  ·6 months ago

  “Arrived at 11:25 after a long walk on the beach, as it was meant to open at 11:30, but we had to knock to get someone’s attention. Eventually, the door was answered at around 11:40 with no apology. When I asked if they were supposed to be open, the response was a bit odd and the landlord came across quite unfriendly. That said, the inside was actually good — clean, with a decent pool table. We visited on a bank holiday Monday, and it was disappointing that they weren’t running their usual Monday deals. The place was empty, so it felt like a missed opportunity. Because of that, we decided to go elsewhere. UPDATE… If you’re too busy to attend to customers don’t put on your site that you open at 11:30,. If you attending deliveries and understaffed then you should change opening hours . “Attacked” ? I simply knocked on the door and asked why you wasn’t open when your opening hours say differ . Suprised you are the Landlord to be honest , you’re not good with people.”

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  Dorota Pawelec

  ·1 year ago

  “The food was probably reheated three times before being served to me. Small portions and tasteless. The chicken tasted like rubber and the salad was dry grass from the garden (it really looked like that and I was afraid to eat it). The whole restaurant looks nice, the atmosphere is also ok, but the food is terrible. I will add that we came for a birthday meal to made our day, but it turned out to be completely the opposite.”

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  Mike Lamb

  ·1 year ago

  “Visited the Bell & Bottle, Kirkham today 09/10/25 in order to celebrate our Anniversary Lunch (49th years). We hadn’t been since Covid restriction’s and have to say that we hadn’t no problems at all. On entering the premises we was welcomed and seated in the dining area. The ordering process was straightforward and didn’t have to wait long for the first course to arrive. The main course’s served to us was enough for the hungriest of customers and was cooked to my preference. Taking into consideration from customer-staff interaction, speed and quality of the Fayre served up, I would score it 10/10”

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