Guide MICHELIN 2020
The Bell - Ticehurst
The Bell in Ticehurst High Street, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, E Sussex, TN5 7AS British
Average
Restaurant description
Nestled in the heart of an English country village, The Bell dates back to 1560. Heart-warming British dishes are served in eccentric but cosy surrounds, complete with a roaring log fire.
Seasonally changing menus are packed with fresh produce. Using ingredients sourced from local farms and suppliers, as well as fish fresh from the Sussex coast, expect uncomplicated British favourites alongside flavour-packed European dishes.
Filled with curiosities, The Bell’s eclectic design makes for a unique setting. Offering a host of local ales, the cosy bar exudes rustic charm, complete with wooden beams and exposed brickwork, whilst a tranquil beer garden is on hand for al fresco drinking and dining in warmer weather.
Close to many local attractions including several National Trust properties, Bewl Water and Bedgebury Pinetum, find The Bell Ticehurst a 20-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells.
92%
of diners recommend this restaurant
Recommended for
- afternoon tea (12)
- al fresco (22)
- breakfast (33)
- business (11)
- child friendly (26)
- dinner (124)
- entertainment (9)
- large parties (39)
- lunch (95)
- luxury (13)
- private dining (36)
- romantic (58)
- trendy (40)
- value (44)
- views (3)
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13 November 2019
We were disappointed with the food to be honest. 4 of us had the strange dried up risotto which was ok but felt like leftovers. I’m sure your other main dishes were lovely for a weekend or evening but not really what we wanted for a weekday lunch. Salads & lighter dishes were needed, or your starters available as bigger portions. Ambience & staff lovely as usual. I’m booked to come again in a few wks with friends so I hope there’ll be other options on the menu.
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11 November 2019
Very enjoyable lunch with friends and good value . We hope the ambience doesn’t change with the alterations.
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11 November 2019
what a fabulous place this is. Fantastic service and lovely staff. Food was excellent and lovely and hot. Having a small menu is great because you know that everything on it is freshly sourced and cooked. Prices were what we would expect to pay in this sort of establishment
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8 November 2019
Lamb and duck dishes were very tasty. I can't comment on the drinks as we had soft drinks
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25 October 2019
A very pleasant quirky place, good food and pleasant staff
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24 October 2019
It was our first visit to the Bell and I am sure it wasn't the last one. It is a real nice cosy with friendly staff and good food.
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22 October 2019
Great starters and main courses. Would have liked a longer desert menu. Ambience is lovely - marvellous rustic charm. Staff friendly and efficient.
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5 October 2019
I booked this as a surprise evening out for my partner after hearing such great reviews. The places is lovely, the set up for eating is perfect as you have the quietness to enjoy conversation with who you are dining with but you are still able to enjoy the pub atmosphere as well, the service was excellent prompt with getting your orders. I love the fact that the have the breads, olives set up in the middle it a lovely touch and great to see, the food was amazing so tasty which is lovely from a pub as being a vegetarian this can lead to it always being the same.
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4 October 2019
Lovely pub.. great table, service a bit slow. Food good but we don’t come the the Bell much due to the menu being very limited.
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29 September 2019
Excellent food and service in a quirky environment!
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