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Five Bells Inn, Ashford, Kent

Five Bells Inn

4.6
4.6
316 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 15:00–22:30 Wed–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Breakfast Wed–Sat 09:00–11:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Tuesday Burger Night

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

    9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 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.
    Wednesday Steak Night photo
  • Thursday Pie & A Pint Night

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

What 316 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Ashford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Five Bells Inn is a charming countryside gem where "cozy and charming" ambiance meets "delicious food" and "friendly and attentive staff." Diners enjoy a diverse menu with standout dishes like perfectly cooked lamb and cheeseburgers. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, enhancing its appeal. It's a "lovely pub with great atmosphere."

316 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and a friendly welcome - plus a superb bottle of wine. We were unlucky to arrive at the same time as a table of 12 so the service was understandably a little slow but otherwise, everything was great. Would not hesitate to recommend.
    Five Bells InnResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on The Five Bells. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciate your feedback which has been passed on to the team. Please visit us again soon!

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  2. Simon

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Five Bells is a gorgeous pub and we've been many times. This the first time speed of service has been an issue. We were seated and given menus promptly but it was then 30 minutes before anyone came to take a drinks order, let alone food. We had to walk up to the bar to get a waiter to come over. It then went fine from there but we didnt order pudding as we could seem from other tables that service speed hadn't improved. Great food and atmosphere though - just hope that service was a blip.....

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    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food took over an hour to arrive despite us ordering very quickly cos we had children with us. But otherwise great.
    Five Bells InnResponded 5 days ago
    We are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will use your comments to improve our offering. We apologise for any disappointment caused and hope that you will consider giving us a chance in the future.

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  4. Debby

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Sunday lunch which was delicious, roast beef was cooked to perfection and very tender , crispy potato’s and probably one of the best cauliflower cheeses I’ve had a a side. Good portions. Shared a crumble for desert which was very tasty . Great advice on wine. service was friendly and attentive . Thanks to Ksi & the team . 
    Five Bells InnResponded on 26 February 2025
    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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  5. Jacqueline

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal for my husband’s birthday. Relaxed and cosy ambience, great food and excellent service. We will definitely return.
    Five Bells InnResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thank you for your five star review. We are delighted we could serve you so well.

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  6. Christine

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here a lot and that’s because everything about the Five Bells is outstanding. Wonderful food, wonderful staff and such a lovely atmosphere. Sonia is really lovely and so is ‘D’Artagnan’ great staff and a credit to the Five Bells. Everything is scrupulously clean and tidy. Thoroughly enjoyed and thoroughly recommended. We always take home a couple of their pizzas too!
    Five Bells InnResponded on 22 February 2025
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  7. LouiseJ

    Kent11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice little country style pub, great service.
    Five Bells InnResponded 5 days ago
    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  8. Paula

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening.. food amazing! The bar staff could be a bit more attentive in coming round to see if guests needed more drinks.. we’d have had 2/3 more drinks otherwise. Lovely atmosphere and a great place.
    Five Bells InnResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and your comments have been passed on to the team. We hope to see you again, take care!

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  9. Karen

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional. Service and staff fabulous. Would highly recommend this pub and the food. Rooms also available to stay and again highly recommend
    Five Bells InnResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon.

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  10. lia

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve visited here before for food and I have stayed here also. I brought my friend for a celebration of her promotion at work. We arrived slightly early, and the bar staff asked if I was Karen. I was not. It took a while to be seated, because they didn’t know what table to put us on, so felt like we were a little unexpected, which is odd as I had booked. The young waitress that served us, was lovely. She gave us recommendations and had a little chat and a joke with us. She offered my friend extra time to choose her drink. Lovely girl. The food was outstanding as normal, no complaints at all. The vibe at the five bells is always lovely, and the smell of the fires is comforting. The addition to the outside rooms with the heaters are beautiful, and a nice surprise from my last visit. Beautiful venue suitable for all weathers. When I booked, I did note that it was a celebration and any celebration touches would be appreciated. This was not acted on, however, as stated they thought we were someone else, so perhaps why. Overall, stunning evening, stunning food, and a lovely waitress. I’m just sorry I didn’t have any cash to tip her with. Thankyou.
    Five Bells InnResponded on 12 February 2025
    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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Five Bells Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Five Bells Inn

The St, Ashford, Kent TN25 5LP

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 15:00–22:30 Wed–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Breakfast Wed–Sat 09:00–11:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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