The Bell Inn At Old Sodbury

The family (with 2 dogs) gathered here for a post Xmas Sunday lunch. The booking process was easy, as was the pre ordering for the 10 of us. We enjoyed a lovely lunch with extra vegetables brought out all very tasty. The staff were all lovely and friendly. Afterwards we easily moved to the area by the wood fire for extra drinks. Someone mentioned on here that a 10% tip is added to the bill so that they accidentally paid a bigger tip. When our bill was brought to us it was mentioned this was on there but it could easily be taken off, and it was clearly listed on the bill. In fact we added a little more as we were all happy with the service and food. As I live in the area I look forward to visiting again very soon.

Very poor experience today, probably caused from the kitchen which had run out of syrup and tried to fob us off with a very dry waffle thinking we would accept it. Put the waitress in a very difficult position. All they had to do was communicate with each other! However the situation was resolved with a replacement meal but should never happened in the first place. Disappointing that the manager took a back seat in all this and didn’t come to see us personally, leaving it all to the excellent waitress.

Although the food was good the 10% service charge is misleading as it says optional but is in fact already added to the bill, so I inadvertently tipped twice!

We visited mid-afternoon on a Sunday (fully booked until then) for a late lunch. The decor and ambiance was welcoming and everything was clean. The service was prompt and friendly. The food arrived in good time and the quality of the food, both Sunday roast and other menu options, was absolutely excellent. Food was to a very high quality and presented well. It was clear that food was home prepared.

Good lunch, reasonably priced. Is a lovely pub. I have been there twice before and love to come back, it's very cosy and service is really good We had pork and chicken roasts Plenty of vegetables and califlower cheese.