The warnings were at the top of the Menu "Wanted: chef"!! Ambience: 5*; Service: 5*; Food: 2*; Prices: 1*; value for money - not great. A good place for people with loadsa dosh who are happy to accept passable food. 12.5 % service charge - whilst "discretionary" - is excessive.
I visited The Bell & Crown on Saturday 9 December 2023 in the early evening. I was with two other people. This was my first visit. I used Google Maps to find the pub, which was easy and led me straight to the right place. I parked in the street just outside the pub - there is a small car park but it was full - that said, parking was easy. The pub comprises of a number of dining areas with plenty of tables with full table service. The restaurant was bright and clean. The team were incredibly friendly and welcoming and I had no issues - we got everything we expected in good time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed the cheeseburger for my main course and the sticky toffee sundae for my dessert. The food arrived hot, was well presented and tasted really good. There was a good selection of food and I found something that appealed to me easily. The food was reasonable value for money, I paid around £40 for two courses and drinks. Overall I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely come and visit again.
Our first meal at the Bell and Crown, and we’ll definitely be going back. Excellent food, exceptional service, and a lovely country pub ambience. We had four roast dinners today, Sunday, including two vegetarian options, and everyone enjoyed their food. Large portions meant it was a struggle finding room for a pudding, but we managed. Exceptional all round so best to book.
A superb Sunday Lunch. Beers by local Rude Giant Brewery. Excellent service. Very pleasant surroundings. Close to A303 major road and not far from Stourhead Estate (National Trust). Very busy when visited. Booking essential. Slightly disappointed by time restriction on table. Ask if you want longer.
Basically my local, even though there are pubs more local to me. Great beers (their own pretty much - Rude Giant) , great food and above all a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Just feels right. A friend stayed in the rooms upstairs recently too and he was very happy. Quality decor, fixtures and fittings and a good, big, breakfast comprising of quality ingredients. The pizza on a Monday is up there with the best I've had as well and I've had pizza in Naples. Part of an excellent, small group of pubs that are all very similar in quality and service. Love the place.
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Bourton, Gillingham, SP8
Stourton, Warminster, BA12
A Fine West Country 4 star Inn on the Stourhead estate, one of the National Trust's most famous gardens. Traditional home cooked food, real hand pumped ales brewed in local villages and five charming en suite bedrooms. Open for morning refreshments,
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