The Eight Bells, Saffron Walden

I was based at Wimbish in the early to late 90's just up the road from Saffron Walden and a few of us religiously frequented the Eight Bells during the day on a Saturday and on Saturday Evenings, I am very surprised by the sound of other comments that it appears to have lost the wonderful character it had back then! the food was Outstanding be it in the unusual 'Barn' restuarant or a meal bought from the Bar, the staff and service were excellent and the female staff were always stunners and lovely friendly people. The Eight Bells was one of those pubs that you would love to revisit if ever back in the area, it used to attract 'nice' people the sort who would talk to you if stood next to you even if you had never seen each other before! I hope to read here in future that the pub has gained back its once remarkable character. Maybe the current Landlord/Lady and Staff can sit down and speak to people who used to work or frequent there and try and regain what sounds like has been lost?

7 Feb 2007 12:18