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Five Bells Inn, Ashford, Kent

Five Bells Inn

4.6
4.6
263 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

  • Wednesday Steak Night

    Oct 9, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
    Looking for a bit of midweek indulgence? Then join us for Steak night at any of our pubs. Includes your choice of steak from our weekly changing cuts and a bottle of house wine, all for £49.00 for two people.
  • 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.
  • Monday Pizza Night

    Oct 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
    Kick off the week with a few slices of delicious pizza at The Five Bells. Choose from the menu or build your own!

What 263 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Ambience

  • Kent

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

  • Ashford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Five Bells Inn boasts a "stunning venue, great atmosphere," and "excellent food" that delights regulars and newcomers alike. Known for its "friendly and helpful staff," this charming country pub offers a cozy setting, "delicious meals," and a welcoming atmosphere. While some found service a bit slow, guests appreciate the attentive staff and "dog-friendly" environment.

263 Reviews
  1. Julia

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at the 5 Bells many times and as always we had a wonderful time. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. I am always very impressed with the vegan options which change regularly and are given the same attention to detail as the non vegan options. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Rebecca

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal. The service was friendly and there was a good ambience.
    Five Bells InnResponded 2 days ago
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, cosy coaching inn with rooms and a great kitchen
    Five Bells InnResponded 6 days ago
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  4. April

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place … third time staying and dining … highly recommend!
    Five Bells InnResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon.

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  5. Gavin

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Sunday roast. The pork was superb. Service great and ambience good
    Five Bells InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review of The Five Bells. We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed visiting us on Sunday and hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Mathew

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub. Excellent service. Sunday roast was good!
    Five Bells InnResponded 7 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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  7. Dom

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Kentish country pub with good food, beer and an excellent choice of gins.
    Five Bells InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review of The Five Bells, we appreciate your kind comments and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Heidi

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were a party of two couples and the 2 ladies of the group ordered the burger. It was nothing to write home about but it was OK and a decent portion size. The men both had the Sea bass off of the specials board - their meal was a piece of fish and a small portion of cous cous and looked pathetic when it arrived and certainly not a proper meal size though it was priced as such. Unfortunately we were there on the 3rd Friday which meant there was live music. I use this term loosely but it was absolute bliss when they stopped for a far too short break and you could once again hear yourself think and what the person on the other side of the table was saying. Two of the party had dessert (the men because they were still hungry) but there wasn’t a great choice. My latte was absolutely delicious and was quite exciting because it was so good. We did ask if we could have a discount because of the music but the waitress laughed and said we were in the line of fire. It was an expensive evening only made enjoyable by good company and an excellent latte. Will not be going back.

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  9. Kevin

    Kent

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want excellent food, good value, lovely friendly helpful, welcoming staff and plenty of parking space, look no further! I usually do a 9 mile (return) walk from home with my dog (these are also welcome) for a regular lunch booking with a friend every few weeks but I have occasionally driven there with other guests and this establishment is consistent in perfection, as far as the service and food that are offered and has plenty of room for cars. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Kevin 👍🙂
    Five Bells InnResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thank you for this lovely review of The Five Bells. We are happy to hear how much you enjoy visiting us and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Jenny

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious lunch, lovely roaring fires, friendly , welcoming and efficient staff.
    Five Bells InnResponded on November 14, 2024
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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FAQs

Five Bells Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 263 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 17 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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