Visted during early evening with my wife and three kids. We stayed at local Travelodge (Newbury Chieveley M4) but ventured out to find a nice pub. Not disappointed. Very welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Small but good choice of real ales and wide variety of food. Value for money. Friendly and efficient service. Will visit again when in the area. more

...is the best phrase to describe a stay at the bell. I couldn't imagine to stay somewhere friendlier. The people are kind and warmhearted and the pub is comfortable as well as the rooms are. I have never felt more homelike abroad than at the Bell at Boxford "in the heart of Lambourn Valley". Where the road reaches the place... more

Don't be put off by the bad reviews, this is a very quaint and friendly place to stay in the heart of the countryside yet still close to the major road links. The owners and all staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and although you will find cheaper in the local villages, some of the cheaper... more

My Husband and I had arranged to meet up with our Daughter and partner for a meal, however we got there before them and went in and had a drink, the person behind the bar seemed a bit vague especially when it came to paying, seemed to take for ever to work out the cost of our two drinks, I... more

Thinking of eating at the Bell at Boxford? Be warned. The ciabatta might be stale; the seafood pasta bland. The food here is indifferent and overpriced. more

If you want somewhere that has free WiFi close to the M4 without the noise, with reasonable rooms then this is your place, if you want what the big hotel chains have to offer then avoid like this place, its not for you. Seriously good place, i will come again, for under £70 per night in the Newbury area with... more

We visited the Bell just for Sunday lunch, so can't comment on the rooms. Lovely pub that could be a real gem, however is let down by the very slow service. My wife was pleased to see a vegetarian roast on the menu, which is a rareity and overall the food was reasonably good. We were taken straight through to... more

I have eaten at The Bell before and was very happy with the service and food and recently had an opportunity to entertain some business collegues for a meal. We found we were expected and had a pleasant drink in the bar with an attentive bar lady and after choosing our meal were excorted to an attractive table in the... more

If you venture out of the large towns of Newbury & Reading and head into the Berkshire countryside you are certain to find some of the finest 'pubs' in the South of England. The Bell at Boxford is certainly one of them. The entire Inn is quintessentially English. Set beautifully in the countryside, with horse racing memorabilia on the walls,... more