
Bell Inn
Quick info
About Bell Inn
On High St in Stafford, Bell Inn is a pub and restaurant that takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Real ales sit alongside the usual beers, and the kitchen serves pub food and steak dishes as well as a full English breakfast. Bar seating includes stools at the counter, and TVs show sport for anyone settling in to watch. Live music is featured at times, adding to the pace of a room that stays open all day with a steady flow of customers. The entrance is step-free, making it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome throughout. A garden gives an outdoor option for those who prefer to sit outside. The doors open daily, so there's no fixed day off to plan around.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales and proper beer, live music, full english breakfast and steaks cooked to medium.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales and proper beer, live music, full english breakfast and steaks cooked to medium.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently highlight the traditional, old-pub character of this ancient coach house, with several describing quirky decor, local photos, and a proper pub feel that sets it apart. Close behind is praise for the beer selection, including real ales, along with a full English breakfast, steaks cooked to a requested medium, and live music that one visitor called excellent. Several also mention a large garden and a steady stream of regulars throughout the day. The staff and landlord draw repeated warmth, described as welcoming, friendly, and delivering exemplary service. A recurring complaint concerns the language of other customers, with more than one reviewer noting foul-mouthed groups, and one longtime patron saying they'd hold off returning for a while after the landlord didn't address it. A separate reviewer also found the barstool seating at the bar inconvenient for getting served. One visitor closes on having popped in before heading out for an Indian meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently highlight the traditional, old-pub character of this ancient coach house, with several describing quirky decor, local photos, and a proper pub feel that sets it apart. Close behind is praise for the beer selection, including real ales, along with a full English breakfast, steaks cooked to a requested medium, and live music that one visitor called excellent. Several also mention a large garden and a steady stream of regulars throughout the day. The staff and landlord draw repeated warmth, described as welcoming, friendly, and delivering exemplary service. A recurring complaint concerns the language of other customers, with more than one reviewer noting foul-mouthed groups, and one longtime patron saying they'd hold off returning for a while after the landlord didn't address it. A separate reviewer also found the barstool seating at the bar inconvenient for getting served. One visitor closes on having popped in before heading out for an Indian meal.
Featured reviews
- Zoe Reed
“Very busy popped in before we went for a Indian”
- Leigh Rogers
“This is my favourite pub in Eccleshall. Beer is by far the best, the atmosphere is lovely, and the staff are friendly. What more could you want?”
- Adele Leigh
“Great pub been going there on and off for years. However, One or 2 of the customers should get their mouths washed out - Unfortunately, the Landlord didn't say anything so wont be visiting again for awhile to listen to that.”
- Jenni - Leigh
“Fantastic pub, so traditional you can almost feel the ghosts of 200 yrs ago sitting in a snug around the corner having a private conversation. It's an ancient building and a real proper pub still. Coffee is fantastic, atmosphere is fantastic and the staff and Landlord and landlady are lovely and so welcoming. It's in a beautiful setting on the high street and very quaint. Tvs always showing sport and a steady stream of drinkers in and out all day long. Open all day and they've just started doing pub food which I look forward to trying. Lovely big garden too.”
- David & Rosemary Connor
“Had a lovely meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The lady behind the bar was very friendly & made us most welcome. Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, will visit again soon 👍👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sport
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Spirits
- Live music
- Sport
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Bell Inn
- The Ecclian4.9550 miOutdoor seating
gin selection, real ales, malt whisky range
- The Horns Inn4.31295.1 mi awayReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
vegan roast options, bread and butter pudding, biscoff slice
- 5.6 mi awayReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
sunday roast, locally sourced produce, steaks cooked to perfection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell InnOutdoor seating | 4.5195 | — | real ales and proper beer, live music, full english breakfast |
| The EcclianOutdoor seating | 4.955 | 0 mi | gin selection, real ales, malt whisky range |
| The Horns InnReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3129 | 5.1 mi away | vegan roast options, bread and butter pudding, biscoff slice |
| The Shropshire Inn - AA RosetteReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5381 | 5.6 mi away | sunday roast, locally sourced produce, steaks cooked to perfection |
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