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Five Bells Inn, Ashford, Kent

Five Bells Inn

4.6
4.6
280 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Five Bells is a stunning 16th century inn overlooking the North Downs in East Brabourne. A quintessential English country pub with four gorgeous guest suites. Proud to have been twice voted Kent Life Pub of the Year and winner of Kent Pub of the Year at the 2019 National Pub Awards.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@fivebellsbrabourne.co.uk or you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01303 813334
  • Website
    https://www.fivebellsbrabourne.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    The St, Ashford, Kent TN25 5LP
  • Neighbourhood
    Monks Horton
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Ashford International Station is approximately 20 minutes drive by car to The Five Bells.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Five Bells Inn

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    **Please note , a member of our team will contact you to take a £25 per person deposit payment.** Ring in the New Year with good company, delicious food, and live music at The Five Bells Inn! Join us for a cosy and unforgettable evening as we countdown to 2025. Our dedicated New Year’s Eve menu features tempting specials and a selection of sharers perfect for the table, ensuring everyone can indulge in something special. Enjoy live music by the talented George Pelham, performing from 9:00pm to 00:30, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the night away.
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Five Bells Inn photo

  • Thursday Pie & A Pint Night

    Oct 10, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
    Available every Thursday evening. Choose from a selection of pies & changing guest ales & ciders.
    Thursday Pie & A Pint Night photo

  • Tuesday Burger Night

    Oct 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
    Incredible burgers served every Tuesday evening at The Five Bells. Which will you indulge in?
    Tuesday Burger Night photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

  • Ashford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Five Bells Inn is a charming country pub known for its "excellent food" and "friendly staff." Guests love its cozy atmosphere, delightful garden, and "great selection" of beers and wines. Although some find the menu limited, the "idyllic setting" and "warm, welcoming service" make it a must-visit.

280 Reviews

  1. Tim

    VIP

    Kent

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue; roaring fire but disappointed with the meat. The turkey was rolled and the beef not as tasty as others we’ve had recently. Good wines and the plum crumble was lovely

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  2. Lee

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat, lovely atmosphere, lovely food and great beer.

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  3. Peter

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great family Christmas.Lovely ambience in this really cosy pub. Unable to think of any way the occasion could have been better. Many thanks to all at the Five Bells.

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  4. Philip

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal in a warmly welcoming gastro pub.

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  5. Julie

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday roast! Turkey and all the trimmings and beautifully cooked roast beef Attentive waiting staff, very polite and friendly! The Christmas carols were the icing on the cake creating a very glorious afternoon celebrating a retirement! Lovely ambience and a great warm feeling evoked……. Well done The 5 Bells!!!
    Five Bells InnResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon.

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  6. Fraser

    VIP

    Kent

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service - always brilliant location.
    Five Bells InnResponded 4 days ago
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  7. Neil

    London

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This historic pub set in the rolling hills between Ashford and Hythe is a delight. While the menu is very similar pubs in the same Pickled Egg Group the ambience and quality of staff puts it head and shoulders above the rest. While the menu is unadventurous it does deliver good food at reasonable value. Deserves its reputation as one of the best pubs in Kent
    Five Bells InnResponded 4 days ago
    Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you have such amazing things to say about our team and what we offer. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Mary

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely dinner at the Five Bells. Service was great. Kai recommended delicious food and wine. The atmosphere was super cosy and Christmassy. Loved it! 😊
    Five Bells InnResponded on December 12, 2024
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  9. Beverley

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb in every way. Gorgeous country pub. We had Sunday roast and it was perfect. Staff are so lovely, cannot do enough for you and such good value for money. Highly recommend
    Five Bells InnResponded on December 12, 2024
    We appreciate the kind feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please visit us again! Have a great day.

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  10. Jez

    Kent

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff, good choice of beer & drinks. Good selection of food for both meat & non-meat eaters. Perhaps could have done with a few more vegetables with the roast but food was very tasty.
    Five Bells InnResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon.

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FAQs

Five Bells Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Five Bells Inn

The St, Ashford, Kent TN25 5LP

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Monks Horton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Ashford International Station is approximately 20 minutes drive by car to The Five Bells.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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