The Bell, Horndon-on-the-Hill

Unfortunately, customer service was pretty much non-existent - unless you were from the village. They all made it clear that we (a group of four classical musicians who were performing that evening in the village church) were not welcome. It was obvious that bar staff and patrons were not happy about having 'strangers' in the town. Being black, I actually had entire families (not just the kids) staring at me. Interesting reaction, considering two of the bar staff were Polish.
On the other hand, The meal I had was the best food that I have tasted in a very long time and the drinks were at proper village prices ie about half of London prices. Just make sure you've got a mate in the village before you arrive!

9 Nov 2008 17:36