Old Bell - Reading

Grill, Vegetarian, Vegan

Old Bell

Old Bell
4.0 / 5 (5392 reviews)

Description

The Old Bell received mixed reviews, with some diners experiencing long wait times, rude staff, and underwhelming portions. However, others praised the restaurant for its vegan menu, great food, and attentive service. The Manager was highlighted for excellent customer service. The restaurant offers a good variety of dishes, with prices ranging from £10-£50 per person. Recommended dishes include Full English Breakfast, Pigs in Blanket in a Hole, Fish and Chips, and more. Despite some negative experiences, overall, the Old Bell seems to be a popular choice with many diners.

Last update: 15.05.2026 from: David

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★ 4 / 5 from 5392 reviews
debbie-keeping
27.12.2023

We booked a table for 14.00pm and did not receive our meal until 15.15pm. A member of staff did not even come and ask if our meals were satisfactory. We also ordered some side orders but these did not arrive but they still tried to charge us for them. When we went to pay our bill a male member of staff was abrupt and rude he just said do you want to pay did not even say thank you or good bye turned back and carried on serving customers. I have been here on numerous occasions but after todays experience will not be coming back. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

paul-bardrick
27.12.2023

Have just eaten here today Korean strips fan and then rib of beef slow Cooke for 7 hours all trimmings stunning will be back next week Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Sunday Roast

karen-willmott-weed5
27.12.2023

Great night out, good food and service. There was quite a lot of us all having different meals and we all got what we wanted and the wait wasn't too long. No doubt we will be back for another meet up in the not too distant future. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

david-robinson-farme-9
29.03.2025

Propped in for a quick lunch on the way back from a meeting. The food was good and the beer I had was on the specials and was a well kept cask ale that still tasted nice and fresh. It was super quiet though! Felt like I had the place to myself. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

rhys-norman
29.03.2025

Had an amazing smothered chicken meal compliments to chef Aden plus the waitresses/waiters were very polite and looked after me well definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good meal at a lovely restaurant il be back soon to visit Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Hunters Chicken

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As a visitor, you can use the WiFi of the establishment at no extra cost.

The restaurant also offers gluten-free meals.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The place accepts the common credit cards.

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