The Five Bells, Nether Wallop - pub details
Address: 1 Five Bells Lane, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8HD [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 22173) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Grateley (3.8 miles)
Pub suggested by Ian_S on 8 May 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.7/10 (rated by 14 users)
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George Inn, Middle Wallop (1.0 miles), White Hart, Over Wallop (1.6 miles)
user reviews of the Five Bells, Nether Wallop
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| We found this pub after a recommendation and had a very pleasing time there. The beer was well kept, we tried the Flacks Double Drop and the Wallops Wood both were well kept and just right. We just had a snack, the crab cakes were very tasty and huge as well as being modestly priced, as was the rest of the menu. So many of the pub/restaurants in this part of Hampshire seem to charge London prices it was good to find one that doesn't. The bar area is very clean and light, the tables had fresh flowers and the feeling of the pub is exactly what it should be, friendly and not too crowded with some amusing locals to listen to. A great local, just like they used to be, and in a village that time seems to have passed by. And we enjoyed the aviation art on the walls, some interesting stuff there. Well done! aeromed - 16 Apr 2012 14:02 |
| We stumbled across this little treasure whilst driving back from a lovely walk around the old hill fort out at Danebury. We spotted a sign on the main road and thought we would stop for a quick drink. After having a lovely chat with the young lady behind the bar we spotted the specials board and couldn't resist. Crab cake starters followed by a lovely Haddock main course. I have never seen it cooked this way before. They were poaching it in cream and watercress... My god! I would recommend this dish to anyone. We spotted the chef walking past and cheekily asked if he would mind sharing his recipe. To our delight he was more than happy to share. We are now going to try and replicate this dish at home. I must say upon leaving the pub we both felt some what delighted by our visit. The staff were so friendly and spared a lot of time for us. The Chef was able to give us a lot of background information on the beers for sale and also had a lot of knowledge on the old hill forts. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone wanted good home cooked food and locally brewed ales. Everything was clean and tidy, flowers on every table, great atmosphere in a very busy pub, plenty of parking and staff who seem to really enjoy their jobs. Will be putting our comments forward to the good food magazine. Will be sure to return again very soon. countrywalkers - 24 Feb 2012 16:38 |
| Perfect Pint!!!!! Lovely local pub with a great choice of ales. Was very pleased to hear that they will be rotating a monthly guest ale... something not many people do these days. I have found my new regular. Cheers to the Five Bells, and good health. Keith Bonnie (the spaniel) beerhunter62 - 22 Feb 2012 00:12 |
| the place is looking very clean and tidy these days. came in with a group of 5 other friends on a friday evening and think we may have intruded on a ladys curry night so decided not to eat although the specials board did look very appertising. we stopped for probably just over an hour working our way through the ales before getting our taxi back home. the staff apparently haven't been there long but were polite and friendly, still had time to chat to us even though they had a pub full of screaming woman. we will be returning to try the food in a few weeks... will be sure to book next time. chocolatelab - 17 Feb 2012 16:48 |
| Only visiting the pub about once a month we have noticed change in management several times, however on our last visit I was very pleased to see a selection of ales for sale rather than the same 2 they used to have every month. Wallops wood being a personal favorite. Their menu seems have changed quite a bit since our last visit as well. They have the usual suspects on the main Menu and slightly more interesting options on the specials. I myself had Home Made Crab cakes for a starter and Sue had the crispy Brie wedges, the also appear to be home made. The Crab Cakes were fantastic and Sue complimented on the light golden texture that the Brie was encased in. For mains we both had the slow roasted lamb shank that was to die for. Cooked just how it should be so that it falls straight off the bone, plates were warm and and presentation was great. The pub itself seems to have had a face lift with fresh flowers and a single candle in a wine bottle on every table and a magnificent flower display at the end of the bar. We were also pleased to see that they are now offering several roast dinners on Sundays as before it was only ever beef and not being a big fan of beef, we have yet to try their roasts but may have to sample one Sunday. The couple running the place at the moment seem very friendly and polite, but they couldn't advise us as to how long they will be staying for. But we commended them on their work so far. Fingers crossed they will be there on our next visit as it's getting hard to keep up with all the new faces. Any way, all in all it's definitely a step in the right direction. I just hope the new managers make use of the garden this summer as it's always been left to go to waste. AdrianWest - 16 Feb 2012 23:22 |
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