The Bell Inn

Visited today for breakfast (17/1/25). Arrived 9.05am and ordered two breakfasts. The Chef then walked into the Bell about 9.10am to start. Four people arrived 15 mins after us and also ordered. 45 mins later we checked with the waitress as to how long it would be, as on prior visits food normally came out quicker - especially as we were the only ones in the restaurant. 5 mins after, the breakfasts came out, along with the table behind that had ordered 20 mins after us. One of our breakfasts came out wrong, so needed to go back and corrected. When it did come back out there was a small bit of egg shell in the food and the mushrooms tasted like they had been soaked in salt with extra salt chunks added when plated! At no point did the waitress come over before meals came out to advise of the wait, apologise for delay or ask if we wanted more drinks. When asked why it took so long, the reply was ‘different chef’ and didn’t even take account for her not coming over apologise knowing we had been sat there, seeing as she was the one who took our order. Definitely gone down hill and won’t be recommit or returning.

A little expensive how ever when the meal was delivered to the table it was value for the price, the Bell burger was a massive beef burger with bacon chutney lettuce and tomatoes 🍅 with a large amount of French 🍟, the Bell has disabled access the only proble we found was the car park was on the other side of a very busy main road

Great Inn Parking available on the opposite side of the road Food excellent at breakfast and dinner Good selection of beers at the bar Staff all very friendly and helpful Stayed in the largest of the three bedrooms, Kitty Canham, which was very comfortable and well equipped with teas and coffee Hair dryer Fan and fan heater Shower over bath Shampoo conditioner and shower gel Views over the Town Church and Churchyard Will definitely stay here again Walton on the Naze snd Frinton a few miles away snd well worth a visit

Went last year and all was great (apart from being charged twice). This year food was disgusting thanks to Chefs not being there. They should have said rather than serving up muck cooked but someone who had no clue! She was invariably outside smoking and on her electronic device. Parking is impossible due to the fact that anyone uses the carpark, which is supposed to be for customers. Staff made alot of excuses and they said prices are increasing in August this year. Room not cleaned or replenished with tea etc and we stayed 3 nights. I emailed the hotel with my concerns but have had no response whatsoever. No excuse for rudeness. The Bell inn has really gone downhill.

We stayed for 3 nights with our dog which was fantastic as not many places in the area allow dogs! We felt very welcomed and very much at home. The food was excellent both in the evening and breakfast and the atmosphere was brilliant with the locals very friendly! An amazing old building with so much character and very clean. Would definitely recommend!

Food amazing & great portion size, staff very friendly & attentive, home from home atmosphere……best knowledge & choice of wines ……our favourite place to be, great value for money …..highly recommended