Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2871 reviews

What User likes about The Bell At West Overton:
beautiful pub. the atmosphere is warm, comfortable and welcoming. concerning eating, it is at place, always cooked to perfection: would recommend this place very much. View all feedback. What Bradders doesn't like about The Bell At West Overton:
Unfortunately, the quality of the food was disappointing. The mushroom rice was stodgy, the chicken pathia was chewy and inedible, the sagaloo was overcooked mush, and the naan bread was cold with burnt black bits on it. I returned all the food to the delivery driver and called the restaurant to express my dissatisfaction. The manager argued with me about the temperature of the food, insisting that it couldn't be col... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
jeffsT5229FL
18.10.2024 - 05:56

Living just the other side of Marlborough from where the Bell is situated, we have often passed it but never been in before. Deciding on a place to celebrate ou...

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Jacqueline
18.10.2024 - 05:56

Well worth a visit. We turned up without booking and a table was found for us without any fuss. Lovely menu with something for everyone. The Wiltshire lamb riso...

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W6202KGrichardm
18.10.2024 - 05:56

This is our second visit, since the Bell changed hands. First time we were very impressed. This time, Sunday lunch, and as good as last time. My wife had the tu...

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Suzie
18.10.2024 - 05:56

We popped in yesterday evening for drinks and a bite to eat and were treated to a lovely meal, excellent puddings and cocktails. This is a place I have passed n...

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stobba7
18.10.2024 - 05:56

We have always enjoyed good food and service at this pub and were a bit concerned on arrival when we realised it was under new management and the car park was q...

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At The Bell, experiences vary widely, with some patrons praising the warm service and delicate flavors, while others express disappointment in food quality and management's responsiveness. While some diners enjoy the changing menu and cozy atmosphere, others report issues like overcooked dishes, unavailable menu items, and long wait times. Guests have noted a lack of attentiveness from staff during peak hours, yet many appreciate friendly service, especially on quieter days. Overall, The Bell promises potential charm and quality; however, consistent execution remains essential for it to solidify its reputation among locals and visitors alike.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Beautiful pub. the atmosphere is warm, comfortable and welcoming. concerning eating, it is at place, always cooked to perfection: would recommend this place ver...

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We returned every night in the bell to eat while we were in the opposite. very helpful friendly staff, enjoyed local beer, good eating and our dogs very welcome...

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Food was outstanding lovely stylish restaurant the service was impeccable very reasonably priced the only thing that let it down were the toilets a bit tired co...

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We keep returning! Great service from the staff who are very friendly. Menu always seems to be changing, and always something enticing on it. Will keep going ba...

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Our second visit. the first time we enjoyed the beer this time eating. excellent food and great service. very helpful staff and friendly. dogs were made to feel...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 515 reviews
TessaD
07.11.2023 - 16:22

Arrived expecting to find a pub and found it had changed hands two weeks earlier and reopened as an Indian restaurant we were obviously among the very first cus...

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Nicholas
07.11.2023 - 16:22

Now reopened as The Burj at the Bell and sister restaurant to The Burj at Wanstead near Swindon. The staff were super attentive, and the food was excellent. Our...

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clmwrites
07.11.2023 - 16:22

We recently stopped for an impromptu lunch at The Bell and were very impressed. They had a large group to serve so gave us a clear wait time, which turned out t...

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V7128LYdavids
07.11.2023 - 16:22

Food (Sunday lunch) was great, service well considered, no draught bitter. Dining room and bar well laid out. Overall very good.

hilarysV2829VX
07.11.2023 - 16:22

Birthday meal visit on 28th Oct turned out to be very disappointing sadly … having been before and had good food and service we were looking forward to our time...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 279 reviews
Bradders
27.12.2023 - 06:04

Unfortunately, the quality of the food was disappointing. The mushroom rice was stodgy, the chicken pathia was chewy and inedible, the sagaloo was overcooked mu...

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Sanjay
27.12.2023 - 06:04

This restaurant is the ideal spot for a great night out enjoying high-quality Indian cuisine. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive a perfect score of 5...

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Will
27.12.2023 - 06:04

I highly recommend The Burj at The Bell in West Overton. We recently held our daughter's baptism celebration here and it was a huge success. The staff went abov...

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Mohammed
27.12.2023 - 06:04

Nice restaurant, good atmosphere and the food 10/10 would definitely recommend to everyone Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £40–50

Surojit
27.12.2023 - 06:04

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Facebook
4.6 ★ from 200 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.7 ★ from 785 reviews
Yelp
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 460 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 735 reviews

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