The Bell Inn, Smalley - pub details
Address: 35 Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6EF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 30104) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Langley Mill (3.3 miles), Duffield (4.2 miles), Belper (4.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 8.3/10 (rated by 7 users)
other pubs nearby:
Old Oak Inn, Horsley Woodhouse (1.0 miles), Rose and Crown, Ilkeston (1.1 miles), Denby Lodge, Ripley (1.4 miles), White Post, Ilkeston (1.4 miles), Cross Keys, Heanor (1.8 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Bell Inn, Smalley
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Popped in yesterday for the beer festival. Good pub indeed. Staff very friendly and helpful plus a good choice on handpump, Taylors Best, Taylors Landlord, Harvest Pale and Pedigree, plus we were treated to 8 beers and a cider outside in the festival gazebo. Large spacious garden which adds extra space and ambience to the whole pub. Definately will be back soon! ng10 - 13 Aug 2011 08:41 |
| Well, nearly two years on and I can confirm from my recent visit that the Bell is still just as good. Half a dozen or more real ales - the one I had was an excellent Whim Hartington. I didn't eat but the menu looked good value and the people next to me seemed to enjoy what they had. It feels like a proper pub too. And a very welcoming staff presence. twohalves - 28 Jun 2011 21:47 |
Nearly three years on from the last review, it is nice to report that the Bell Inn seems to have hardly changed. I can confirm that the BITE reports of 24.01.07 and 28.08.06 are as valid today as they were when they were written. The Bell offers a good selection of real ales, the regulars seem to be Whim�s Hartington Bitter and IPA, Pedigree and JHB, plus two guests, which when we visited recently were Adnam�s Broadside and London Pride. No problems with the staff who were all very friendly and efficient, and to repeat the previous reviewer�s comments, the food is good and not over expensive. From now on the Bell is definitely on the list of quality pubs where we will drink and eat at again. steve2905 - 29 Nov 2009 05:04 |
| I might be biased because this is my local. The licensee has done a fantastic job. There is always a selection of well kept real ales, competitively priced. The staff are professional and pleasant. It is a safe pub with high standards in all respects.The food is good and not overexpensive. Quality accommodation if required. The acolades are well deserved. SPB - 24 Jan 2007 21:14 |
| This pub is a thing of beauty and a joy to behold. It's got history, good beer (and range), good garden and tremendous character. The cosy right-hand bar could be a cottage sitting room. If you've read your newspaper, you can tour the pub looking at the walls, there's scarcely a blank space and plenty to interest. Don't just take my word for it - go there! Alerover - 28 Aug 2006 15:02 |
