Reviews
Now, you have 1415 evaluations from 7 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for The Little Bell is 4, denoting that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. The Bell restaurant and hotel has received mixed reviews lately, with some customers expressing disappointment in the service and food quality. Concerns were raised about staff turnover leading to subpar service, small portions, and rude management. Despite these issues, many guests have praised the location, ambiance, and comfort of the rooms. Some have had positive experiences with friendly staff, tasty food, and spacious accommodations. While improvements are needed in certain areas, The Bell remains a popular choice for those looking for a charming village gastro pub with close proximity to attractions like Blenheim Palace.
Reviews from various websites
Haven’t visited since Jan 2020 Had read the recent reviews but was prepared to give it another go, as really love it for my birthday though they didn’t know tha...
read moreOh dear. Please train your staff… I’ve been coming to the Bell for more than 10 years, and have loved it and recommended it to all my friends… But not at the mo...
read moreSunday lunch. A shame we weren't told there was no lamb before the waiter came to take our orders. Dad ordered chicken which came with fries so he asked for pro...
read moreHad Sunday lunch here before and faultless so today very disappointing. Having waited for sometime for someone to greet us we found our own table. the only one...
read moreI have visited the restaurant and hotel several times. I’ve never had reason to complain. Dinner last night was such a disappointment. The food is poor. The sou...
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read moreI used to be a big supporter of The Bell, but my recent experience was shocking. I tried to make a lunch reservation online without success, and when I called 1...
read moreThis place used to be amazing and I’ve visited for years. We have just had the most appalling aloof service, tasteless food; soufflé undercooked and cold in the...
read moreVery, very disappointing. We've been to The Bell on numerous occasions but after today would reconsider bringing friends and won't be back for a while. Catastro...
read moreDisappointed with the food, I ordered a roast lamb Sunday lunch, the portions were very small and I have never seen such thinly sliced fatty lamb! Cauliflower c...
read moreWe had been avoiding this restaurant for a couple of years, but heard that the previous manager had been dismissed. We decided to give it another try for a coup...
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read moreThis is probably my favourite place to stay in Oxfordshire. Very hygienic. Food is great. You pay for what you get. Good selection of alcohol.
The Bell is my parent's local pub/restaurant, and as such we often come here for some fine dining when I am visiting.
I couldn't help feeling that this could have been better.
Nicely ordered foodie pub. extensive menu so much choice, decent portion size.
Village gastro pub, only from a34 to m40. handy for boxenstopp! friendly. large parking space. contemporary decor is not faux rustic. party of 13. service and p...
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