The Middle Bell

07/07/2026

🎶 Live Music at The Middle Bell 🎶

Join us this Friday as the brilliant Sam Southall returns to The Middle Bell!

🗓 Friday 10th July
🕗 From 8pm

Great live music, great atmosphere, and the perfect excuse to start your weekend with us. See you there! 🍻

07/07/2026

⚽️ ENGLAND vs NORWAY – This Saturday! ⚽️

Join us at The Middle Bell for England's huge World Cup quarter-final against Norway!

🎧 Live music from 7pm
🕙 Kick-off: 10pm
🥃 FREE shot every time England score

Want to guarantee a table? Reserve one with a £20 deposit, which you'll get back as a bar tab on the night.

Make a night of it and pre-order one of our grazing boards for two for just £18. Perfect for sharing while you watch the match.

📅 Grazing board pre-orders must be placed by Thursday.

Come down and cheer England on with us! 🏆

03/07/2026

🚗 Please Note – Car Park Closed This Saturday 🚗

Our car park will be CLOSED on Saturday.

Please do not leave your vehicle in the car park overnight on Friday or at any time on Saturday, as access will be restricted.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

30/06/2026

⚽️ IT’S KNOCKOUT TIME AT THE MIDDLE BELL! 🏆

England are back in World Cup action this Wednesday 1st July – Kick-off 5:00pm, and we’ve got the perfect place to watch it! 🇬🇧🍻

🔥 Book your seat in our upstairs Fan Zone (The Top Bell) for just £5 per person, including:

🥃 FREE shot every time England score (18+ only)
🍺 Pitchers of beer available
🍔 Food included
📺 Big screen atmosphere with fellow fans

👨‍👩‍👧 Downstairs is child-friendly, with a BBQ outside so the whole family can enjoy the game.

📞 Seats are limited, so book now to avoid missing out!

Come on England! 🏆⚽️🦁🦁🦁

29/06/2026

🏉 BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD RUFC MINI & JUNIORS AWARDS DAY 🏆

Join us on Saturday 4th July from 12:00pm - 5:00pm at The Middle Bell as we celebrate another fantastic season with our Mini & Juniors!

🎖️ Awards Presentations
🎉 Fun & Games
🧽 Soak the Coach
🍔 BBQ
🐷 Hog Roast
🎧 DJ
🎸 Live Band

☀️ The weather is looking fantastic, so it’s set to be a brilliant afternoon for the whole family!

Thinking about giving rugby a try? Come along and have a chat! The coaches will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions about joining, whether you’re new to rugby or looking for a club.

🚗 Please note: The pub car park will be closed for the event, so please allow extra time and use alternative parking where possible.

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there! ❤️🖤

27/06/2026

⚽️ FAN ZONE FULLY BOOKED ⚽

Our upstairs Fan Zone is now completely full for tonight's England game — thank you for the incredible support! 🙌

Don't worry if you missed out on a Fan Zone ticket though; we'll still be showing the match downstairs throughout the pub.

🎧 DJ before kick-off
⚽️ England vs Panama
🍻 Plenty of cold pints waiting

Get down early, grab a drink, and help us cheer England on!

23/06/2026

Don’t forget to book your spot for the fan zone tonight! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

£5 per person • FREE half time food • FREE shot every time England score

See you at 9! ✨

⚽️ BOOK YOUR SPOT IN THE FAN ZONE NOW! ⚽️

Watch all of England's World Cup group games in our upstairs function room — The Top Bell — with fellow fans, great atmosphere, and plenty of extras throughout the tournament.

🎟️ Seats just £5 per person
🌭 FREE half-time food
🥃 FREE shot every time England score
🍺 Pitchers of beer available
💰 Sweepstake
🃏 Find the Card game

17th June vs Croatia | 21:00
23rd June vs Ghana | 21:00
27th June vs Panama | 22:00

Spaces are limited, so book now and secure your places for the biggest games of the summer!

[email protected]
01283 384181

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day! 🍻

Here's to all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures, and the legends who are always there when needed.

We hope you're all being thoroughly spoiled today and enjoying plenty of great food, good company, and maybe even a well-earned pint.

Happy Father's Day from all of us at The Middle Bell!

19/06/2026

Nothing says Sunday quite like a proper roast 😋✨

Join us this weekend for one of our delicious Sunday roasts — perfectly cooked meats, crisp roasties, fluffy Yorkshire puds and all the trimmings you could wish for.

📖 Take a look at our Sunday menu here: themiddlebellbarton.com/menus
🍴 Book your table now at themiddlebellbarton.com

We’ll see you soon for that unbeatable Sunday feeling! ❤️

17/06/2026

🍽️ Today's Daily Specials 🍽️

Looking for something a little different today? Take a look at our daily specials and treat yourself to something delicious.

Available while stocks last — be sure to ask a member of the team for details!