The Bell Inn Freehouse - South Norfolk

Arrived about 6.50 on a Thursday night. Pub was quiet. We were looking for a meal but were told we could not eat there. There was one table set for 4 places and we were told that this was for a booking at 7.30. Problem was there was ‘only mother in the kitchen’. Given we were there 40 minutes before the group was due to arrive to be unable to serve us seemed odd.

The Bell is a lovely country pub serving good Real Ale and quality Pub food. Popular with locals and visitors alike. We both had stuffed flat mushroom bacon, cheese and trimmings. Mains were a quality home made Cottage Pie and a Surf and Turf Burger good helpings and freshly cooked. Reasonable prices.

Fantastic roast dinner! WOW! I’m forever in search of a great Sunday roast. And after a run of very disappointing ones I’m pleased to say this really hit the spot. Cosy little pub, fire roaring and fantastic home cooked comfort food at a great price. I had roast beef. The beef comes from a local butcher and you could taste that. Generous slices of beef, with sausage stuffing, two crisp home made Yorkshire puddings, proper roast potatoes and then huge trays of seasonal veg and home made cauliflower cheese. And the gravy made from the roasting juices. It was amazing and great value! My 5 year old foodie daughter had the adults roast and near enough cleared her plate it was that delicious!

If you 're in the area on a Sunday, look no further for an absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch. We were there yesterday I chose roast pork, and my husband a 'trio of meats ' beef pork chicken, and they came plated with 2 enormous yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes. In a separate dish...boiled new potatoes cauliflower cheese leeks and carrots, and individual jugs of gravy, plus sauces. We were so full we couldn 't manage a desert, but it was a very satisfying meal....throw in the log fire...and it made for a perfect Sunday afternoon.

Great night as usual at The Bell. Beer is always good here and The Bell Inn Burger is exceptionally good, in fact the best I've had in a long time.. good old fashioned local with friendly staff and customers.