Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
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About Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard is a pub and restaurant on New Street in Woodbridge, set in an old building that has long served as a local. The bar shows sports, and a log fire burns in the main room, while a back garden and a pool table fill out the rest of the space. Dogs are welcome throughout. The kitchen runs alongside the drinks, serving a pub menu suited to the room, and the garden is a regular draw in warmer months. The format is a straightforward pub with food, drink and sport under one roof, drawing a mixed crowd of regulars and passersby through the door.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large beer garden, log fire, back garden and pool table.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large beer garden, log fire, back garden and pool table.
Customer Review Summary
The pub draws people in for its size, beer garden, and sports setup, with several reviewers also pointing to a log fire and a pool table. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly. Two reviewers describe very different, sharply negative experiences with the owner, including one account of being asked to leave after raising an anxiety-related concern and another alleging drunken, abusive behavior.
Customer Review Summary
The pub draws people in for its size, beer garden, and sports setup, with several reviewers also pointing to a log fire and a pool table. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly. Two reviewers describe very different, sharply negative experiences with the owner, including one account of being asked to leave after raising an anxiety-related concern and another alleging drunken, abusive behavior.
Featured reviews
- Joanne Mowbray
“Lovely old pub, warm cosy with friendly staff we loved it!”
- Steven Roffe
“Woo how large is this pub Pool table, large beer garden Awesome log fire”
- Lisa Sadler
“Just had drinks. Friendly bar staff and lovely back garden”
- Jordan King
“Disgrace!! Went here with my girlfriend who suffers with anxiety and got asked to leave and explained the situation to the barman and he had no remorse, got aggressive and asked us to leave - would never ever go back - avoid at all costs!!”
- Joshua Kemp
“Nasty piece of work owns this. Rude to customers, gets drunk and starts abusing customers. Horrible place to go to”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Food
- Live performances
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
- The Anchor4.58130.2 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seating
chicken wings with fries, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding
- The Red Lion4.49120.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
dog-friendly inside and out, outdoor garden seating, beers on tap
- The Fat Cat4.89116.2 mi awayWheelchair accessible
real cask ales, beer garden, bring your own food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Bell and SteelyardReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.5237 | — | £1–30 | large beer garden, log fire, back garden |
| The AnchorReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.5813 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | chicken wings with fries, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding |
| The Red LionReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4912 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | dog-friendly inside and out, outdoor garden seating, beers on tap |
| The Fat CatWheelchair accessible | 4.8911 | 6.2 mi away | — | real cask ales, beer garden, bring your own food |
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