The Bell and Crown, Zeals - pub details
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Address: New Rd, Zeals, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 22637) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Gillingham - Dorset (4.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.6/10 (rated by 14 users)
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user reviews of the Bell and Crown, Zeals
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| Two of our party of four had previously been to this establishment in recent months, so it felt like a safe bet to celebrate a special occasion here. I can only assume that the chef must have had the night off. Prawns to start - not worth it, mayo was disgusting, prawns bland & garnish -a cherry tomato!! all three of us commented to each other how awful this was. Three of us then ordered steak two of which were fillet, med/rare - result Very Poor- over cooked, & completely tasteless. The other guest had plaice - acceptable. The red wine was cold. The waitress was not very happy with our reply, when she asked if we were enjoing our meal, & went straight to the bar to tell the barman- which everyone then herd. Bad move.Very Unprofessional. Having waited 20 mintues for the table to be cleared, with half eaten meals in front of us I decided to clear our plates. I do hope that the food & service change otherwise the place will once again be closed. On a positive note the barman was very good & so were the bread rolls!! Tramar - 23 Sep 2010 09:35 |
| We ate at the Bell and Crown quite recently and had an excellent meal with very good service. We thought that although not cheap, it offered good value and we will certainly return again soon, it being fairly close to where we live. fisherking69 - 14 Jun 2009 21:50 |
| Had a super lunch in The Bell and Crown on 7/6/2009. We have followed John Harrington around Wiltshire in his various pubs and have never been disappointed. He is a chef with flair coupled with the eccentricity of a true restaurateur. Spotlessly clean and welcoming establishment with friendly and attentive staff. Great food, good wine and fantastic value. We only wish that he was as close to our village as he used to be But it is always worth the drive to Zeals! rangerover - 12 Jun 2009 18:16 |
| Just had an excellent lunch with a couple of Wadworth 6X's. Perfect. smartwebs - 2 Jun 2009 18:35 |
| We stayed nearby during December 2008 and the B+B owner recommended the Bell and Crown for an evening meal. He said that it is a bit more expensive than some other local choices, but it was closest to where we were staying, so we gave it a try. The pub was warm, friendly and accommodating on a cold winter's evening. The place was almost fully booked with a 50th birthday party celebration and other diners, but we were travelling with our two-year-old and wanted to eat early, so we took the chance. The menu is limited (that is normally a good sign), but if the quality of all choices is as good as our meals, then you won't be disappointed. The rib eye was spot on and the rack of lamb quite delicious. All seemed to be sourced relatively locally and both came with a good selection of tasty veg. Our mains were around £14, though there are some slightly cheaper options - pies around £10 for example. Starters are around the £6 mark. The food was cooked just right and difficult to fault. If there is any criticism, then the bland white bread roll should be replaced by something decent - a very minor gripe. The staff were friendly and very good towards our (well-behaved) kiddy. The beer is excellent, by the way: well-kept and just the right temperature. When we visited, 6X seemed popular, though I kept to the Adnams which seemed to have travelled well from its East Anglian home (and it isn't a beer noted for that). The wine choices were plentiful (lots of French varietal coptions), but perhaps not such good value for what we were looking for on this occasion. Ignore the "wine of the week" sales ploy - it wasn't any better value. Given the excellent beer, we weren't concerned. So all in all we thought that the Bell and Crown was just what we were looking for, though I note that some subscribers have had different experiences. There are some regulars propping up the bar, and this can be offputting to some who are not from the area, though once engaged in conversation they were helpful and more friendly than first impressions might have suggested. We would happily return and would recommend the pub as an excellent treat for a special meal and for the quality of its well-kept beer. nroskilly - 26 Dec 2008 11:58 |
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