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About The Bell, Purton stoke
The Bell is a family-run country pub in Swindon, on Purton Stoke, with a menu of 22 dishes made in-house. Starters include the Homemade Thai Fishcake and the Duck Liver And Pork Pate, and the kitchen also prepares roast dinners with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, gravy and a pig in blanket. Fish and chips is on the menu too, and sauces such as curry and tartare are made in the kitchen. The bar pours real ales alongside a range of wines and spirits. Dogs are welcome, and the pub keeps beer for dogs and dog treats so they are looked after as well. Reservations are required, and parties of six or seven can be catered for. Decor follows a countryside theme, with warm fires inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Menu & Prices
22 dishes- Homemade Thai Fishcake
- Duck Liver And Pork Pate
- Butternut Squash And Parmeson Soup
- Grilled Courgette, Bacon And Feta Salad
- Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon, Butterflied King Prawns
- Succulent Slices Of Locally Sourced Free-Range Turkey
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roast potatoes, fish and chips and dog friendly garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roast potatoes, fish and chips and dog friendly garden.
Customer Review Summary
The roast draws the most praise at The Bell, with reviewers singling out the roast potatoes, gravy and yorkies, plus beef, lamb and a pig in blanket that came as a lovely surprise. Close behind are the pork medallions with their sauce, steak cooked to order, confit of duck, a salmon special, risotto, and fish and chips with homemade curry and tartare sauces. A garlic mushroom starter also earns a recommendation. Staff are described as warm, welcoming and patient, and one party was served just as the kitchen was closing. Reviewers also like the garden with its view of a field of sheep, the warm fires, and a dog friendly welcome that includes beer for dogs. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the menu limited for vegetarians and chicken fans, the space slightly cramped for larger groups, and the service open to improvement. A table of seven with mixed ages felt accommodated, and the staff prepared a surprise birthday cake for a grandmother.
Customer Review Summary
The roast draws the most praise at The Bell, with reviewers singling out the roast potatoes, gravy and yorkies, plus beef, lamb and a pig in blanket that came as a lovely surprise. Close behind are the pork medallions with their sauce, steak cooked to order, confit of duck, a salmon special, risotto, and fish and chips with homemade curry and tartare sauces. A garlic mushroom starter also earns a recommendation. Staff are described as warm, welcoming and patient, and one party was served just as the kitchen was closing. Reviewers also like the garden with its view of a field of sheep, the warm fires, and a dog friendly welcome that includes beer for dogs. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the menu limited for vegetarians and chicken fans, the space slightly cramped for larger groups, and the service open to improvement. A table of seven with mixed ages felt accommodated, and the staff prepared a surprise birthday cake for a grandmother.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Well, well, well, I have finally found a chief can cook amazing roast potatoes and! Gravy. But that’s not the half of it. The meats for the roast were all lovely quality. We had Beef and Lamb. We also had the Pork Medallions - that is sauce of the year - can we have it on tap!”
- Google user
“we visited this evening for the 1st time had a meal and drinks and it was beautiful, food was amazing, the service of the staff was also outstanding 5 stars all round will definitely come again. thank you”
- Google user
“This was the first time for us at The Bell. We arrived just as the kitchen was closing but the staff were very patient and accommodating. The confit of duck and the salmon special were delicious served with lovely well cooked vegetables and chunky chips. Just like pub food used to be but hard to find now. Lovely views from the garden. We will definitely return.”
- Google user
“Such a good roast, proper roast potatoes & yorkies. Pig in blanket was a lovely surprise. Service was super speedy too! Will be back again.”
- Google user
“What a gem! Lovely quiet location, dog friendly, nice garden with a view of a field with some sheep too. Staff was incredible - went above and beyond whether serving us at the bar or checking on us at the table outside. Aperol spritz was great but the foood.... OMG! Everything we had was very much home made. Even the curry sauce & tartare sauce. Best fish&chips I've had in my life! And I'm really picky! Oh and they serve beer for dogs as well as lovely treats! Great experience, will come back for sure and highly recommend to others!”
Highlights
“Family run, award winning country pub. Serving home-made food, real ales and a large selection of wines & spirits.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
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- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Romantic
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell, Purton stokeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7727 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, roast potatoes, fish and chips |
| Arkell's Strawberry Thief, SwindonWheelchair accessible | 4.0912 | 1.8 mi | £20–30 | wood-fired oven pizzas, dogs welcome in the pub, small portions for the price |
| Woodlands EdgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,532 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | stuart's friendly service, gammon, chips |
| Manor FarmReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,824 | 3 mi | £10–20 | talia's service, traditional pub food, burgers and sweet potato fries |
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