The Bell Inn, Bosbury
This month’s pub focus, The Bell Inn, falls a little outside our traditional West Country fan base but it’s great to see Otter popping up in pubs all over the country and delighting new drinkers.
The Bell is a superb little place full of character. It is run by Bob & Margaret and is a traditional 15th century, grade two listed, timber framed pub in the heart of the historic and lovely rural Bosbury. The village itself is nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills in Herefordshire and the thriving market town of Ledbury lies just 4 miles away.
Bob & Margaret’s team of dedicated staff pride themselves on a warm, friendly welcome, excellently kept real ales (you can normally expect to find both Otter Amber and Otter Bitter on tap here and sometimes Otter Ale), local Stowford Press cider, a carefully chosen wine list and freshly cooked seasonal food.
A light lunch here might include smoked mackerel pate, brushcetta, an impressive Ploughman’s, vegetable bake or a good choice of sandwiches. In the evening, expect hearty pub classics done well; favourites like fish and chips, char grilled steaks, gammon and lasagna. The homemade meat pies showcase the best of local ingredients and for the winter there is even a Steak & Otter Ale pie.
The ambience at The Bell is great - if it’s the summer then relax with a cool beer or a chilled glass of wine in the lovely, extensive landscaped gardens. In the colder winter months come in and snuggle up beside the crackling log fires. In the bar you can enjoy a game of cribbage, darts or pool and for a quieter drink, relax into one of the comfy sofas in the lounge and catch up on the day’s news.
Weekends here are always buzzing. What better way to spend time with family and friends than over a Great British Sunday Roast with roaring log fires, Bloody Mary’s, Sunday newspapers, fluffy roast potatoes and probably the best gravy in Herefordshire.
There are numerous walks around Bosbury and through the stunning countryside, orchards and hop fields that surround the pub. There are also plenty of charming places to stay nearby.
Do seek out this truly British country pub if you’re in the area and let us know what you think.
www.thebellatbosbury.com
