Our History

The origin of the Bell Inn stemmed from the need to cater for the Traveller of the day back in the 17th & early 18th centuries who used the busy roadway of the time from Great Yarmouth to Bury St Edmunds and on to London. 

The Bell Inn was so popular because of its extensive stabling for the large draught horses used for passenger travel and additional mounts available. With added accommodation and popular bar, the Bell Inn proved ever popular. 

In the latter part of the 19th & 20th centuries the Bell Inn became the focal point  

In the more recent years the Bell Inn is an independent family run free house, with great character and atmosphere. Jordan has been the front of The Bell Inn since 2016, but, independently since October 2021. Going from strength to strength and providing a warm and inviting environment which attracts many friends and local loyal customers. This year sees the Bell Inn awarded the AA Rosette award for culinary excellence

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO STAY WITH US

Free Parking

Children’s Play Area

Dog Friendly

Accommodation Available

  • star rating  Private Function Review - We recently held a celebratory meal (for 18) in The Snug, with the set Christmas menu, on one of their busiest nights of the season.
    It was perfect! <br... read more /> The food was delicious, immaculately presented, and served by the friendliest most attentive staff.
    Definitely recommending The Bell Inn for a welcoming atmosphere, and a great meal.
    Thank you so much! Xx

    avatar thumb lucywD36AO
    27th December 2022

    star rating  Evening meal at the bell - I was treated to a gift voucher at the bell inn and decided to have an evening meal with my wife. Started off with some rustic bread oils and olives... read more very simple but absolutely lovely. My wife then had haddock chips and peas and the fish was huge and beautifully white and tasty. I had venison accompanied with a beautiful mash some veg and a jus. It was fantastically cooked absolutely lovely meal.

    avatar thumb sbidd67
    9th January 2023

    star rating  Really lovely Sunday lunch, food was fresh and delicious. Roast beef cooked perfectly. Service as always, excellent and the added bonus of live music in the sunshine.

    Thank... read more you

    avatar thumb Crommie71
    30th May 2021
  • star rating  Had a lovely meal of fish and chips last night, delicious. The staff are very well trained, customer service outstanding. Everywhere immaculate. Congratulations to the whole team at the Bell,... read more you have got it all perfect, well done

    avatar thumb 620arlenec
    20th June 2021

    star rating  Spectacular lunch! - Wonderful local pub/restaurant - great atmosphere - staff very friendly and helpful - fabulous selection of food - highly recommend a visit - a real hidden treasure/culinary treat!

    avatar thumb penny457
    29th January 2023

    star rating  We were made to feel welcome from when we arrived until we left. There was a good selection of real ales; light & dark; those tried were in excellent condition,... read more we had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch, the food was very tasty & plentiful. Adding to the atmosphere was the open fire, which was welcome on a cold day! (No smell of smoke either, it drew very well!) We came into contact with several of the people working there, they were all very obliging & looked after us as if we were old friends. We look forward to a return visit at some point, hopefully on a Fri or Sat evening for a live band. It would be worth the 70 mile round trip for us!

    avatar thumb 750grahamw
    10th December 2021
  • star rating  So we go here for breakfast on the occasional weekend, dinner with friends and Sunday lunch is really good too!

    Well priced, excellent food and friendly service make... read more this a winner.

    Recommended.

    avatar thumb robinb851
    5th January 2022

    star rating  Nice Rooms - We stayed here for a weekend early December.
    The rooms are clean and tidy, comfortable bed (could do with more than one chair in the room) decent shower, very dog... read more friendly (with dog menu)
    Food very good but could do with snack menu for the evenings, onion rings outstandingly good,
    Very good breakfasts

    avatar thumb Ian H
    5th December 2022

    star rating  Great Food, splendid atmosphere, service was good. Friday night - live music lots of happy people enjoying this lovely local pub.
    Love the restaurant for a quiet meal for... read more however the bar is buzzing.
    Thank you Andie and team, we enjoyed our night out, we will be back!

    avatar thumb thistleygreen
    18th December 2021

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