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The Smarden Bell

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The Smarden Bell

The Smarden Bell is a 15th Century Inn nestling in the heart of the Weald of Kent, serving good ale and honest food in a cosy environment. Enjoy a drink in the snug Cellar Bar with a roaring fire and plenty of local banter to boot, then go through to the dining room and enjoy a delicious meal freshly cooked and served by a friendly staff. The Smarden Bell has been taken over by internationally acclaimed chef Carleton Smith who's ethos is to provide a spontaneous & innovative eating experience within a traditional country pub environment. All produce is locally sourced from the best local growers & producers.
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Facilities

Parties Welcome
Parties Welcome
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

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A crying shame

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by Forever hopeful on 05 Aug 2024
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Weeds 4 feet high, unkempt staff, pub and garden. Terrible service. Not a clue.

New managers - great food

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by Angela Newton on 21 Apr 2024
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The Bell is a lovely old pub in Smarden under new management. The food is delicious and the portions are a good size. The managers are friendly and the garden setting is beautiful and well thought out. It is a very relaxing experience. The dining room inside is very comfortable. We enjoyed our experience last weekend 😀

Lovely restaurant

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by Jo on 03 Dec 2023
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Came for a roast dinner today for the first time as new to the area……. Amazing. Plate was full, lovely food. Very pretty plac, love the fairy lights and the staff were all friendly. Will definitely be going back.

Sunday lunch

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by Carol on 31 Oct 2021
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Lovely pub but terrible Sunday lunch roast potatoes were cold and reheated and I dont know what happened to the Yorkshire it’s nothing I I seen before weird looking and over cooked will not return


Address

Bell Lane, Smarden, Kent TN27 8PW

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Phone

01233 770283

Hours

Lunch Monday – Saturday 12:00 - 15:00
Lunch Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
Dinner Sunday - Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
Dinner Friday & Saturday 18:30 – 21:30

Cuisine

British


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