The Bell

The Bell Charming country pub with roaring log fires, hanging hops and delicious home-cooked food. Award winning pub garden.

The Bell Inn or The Smarden Bell as its fondly called is a charming traditional country pub dating from 1500s, with a wealth of exposed beams & flagstone floors , weatherboarded exterior, and Kentish peg tiled roof. Inside, this characterful pub are two separate and cosy bar areas and a large dinning area with two wood burning stoves. Outside in the beautifully planted garden are individual gazabo

s plus other additional seating. An outside champagne bar is available to hire for private functions. With ample car parking & monthly Sunday classic car meetings what's not to like ?

🍻 Father's Day at The Pub 🍻This Father's Day, treat Dad to what he really wants... great food, a cold drink, and quality...
06/06/2026

🍻 Father's Day at The Pub 🍻

This Father's Day, treat Dad to what he really wants... great food, a cold drink, and quality time with the people who matter most.

Whether it's a traditional Sunday roast, a perfectly poured pint, or simply an afternoon spent relaxing in the garden, we're the perfect place to celebrate.

Tables are filling quickly, so book now to avoid disappointment and make this Father's Day one to remember.

📅 Father's Day – Sunday 21st June
📞 Book your table today

Because every Dad deserves a proper Sunday.

Golden, sticky, and unapologetically indulgent... ✨Our homemade Treacle Tart is everything a proper British dessert shou...
06/06/2026

Golden, sticky, and unapologetically indulgent... ✨

Our homemade Treacle Tart is everything a proper British dessert should be. Crisp pastry, rich golden syrup filling, and a beautifully caramelised top, served warm with a scoop of Clotted Cream, ginger ice cream.

Sweet, comforting, and the perfect way to finish your meal.

Available now at Bell Smarden 🍽️

Who's saving room for dessert? 👇

🥢🔥 A Little Something Different at The Bell, Smarden 🔥🥢Fresh, vibrant and packed with flavour...Our Crispy Chilli Beef S...
04/06/2026

🥢🔥 A Little Something Different at The Bell, Smarden 🔥🥢

Fresh, vibrant and packed with flavour...

Our Crispy Chilli Beef Salad combines crispy strips of beef, delicate glass noodles, crunchy Asian vegetables and a punchy teriyaki dressing for the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spice.

Paired with a chilled glass of rosé, it's the ideal choice for a relaxed lunch or light dinner this week.

Fresh ingredients. Bold flavours. No fuss.

📍 The Bell, Smarden

Join us and discover one of our favourite dishes on the menu.

The Bell – A Proper Country Pub Experience 🍻Steeped in history, full of character, and serving the food and drinks you a...
03/06/2026

The Bell – A Proper Country Pub Experience 🍻
Steeped in history, full of character, and serving the food and drinks you actually want to enjoy.

A perfectly cooked steak, traditional fish & chips, or simply a pint with friends, The Bell is the kind of place where good food and warm hospitality come naturally.

Take a seat, relax, and enjoy everything a great village pub should be.

🥩 Quality food 🍺 Well-kept ales & local drinks 🔥 Cosy pub atmosphere 🏡 A true country pub.

If you've not visited us recently, now's the perfect time to rediscover The Bell.

☀️ Too hot to cook? Leave that to us.Join us today and make the most of your Sunday while we take care of the kitchen.Wh...
31/05/2026

☀️ Too hot to cook? Leave that to us.

Join us today and make the most of your Sunday while we take care of the kitchen.

Whether you're craving a traditional Sunday Roast with all the trimmings, our indulgent Selsey Crab Linguine with squid ink pasta, samphire, fennel and garlic chilli butter, or a golden Chicken Schnitzel Caesar Salad topped with parmesan and focaccia croutons, we've got your Sunday covered.

Pair it with a cold drink, relax in the garden, and enjoy the sunshine while we do the hard work.

🍽️ Sunday Roasts Served Today
🦀 Selsey Crab Linguine
🐔 Chicken Schnitzel Caesar Salad
☀️ Garden Tables Ready

Book now or simply join us for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Fresh, vibrant and packed with flavour.Our Pan Fried Seabass is served with crushed new potatoes, sun-blushed tomatoes, ...
30/05/2026

Fresh, vibrant and packed with flavour.

Our Pan Fried Seabass is served with crushed new potatoes, sun-blushed tomatoes, olives and finished with a lemon, dill & caper butter that brings everything together beautifully.

Light enough for a summer lunch, yet indulgent enough for an evening treat.

Pair it with a chilled glass of wine, settle into the garden and let us take care of the rest.

Book your table today.

Desserts done properly. 🍓✨From delicate berry panna cotta to raspberry pavlova finished with fresh mint and rich fruit c...
28/05/2026

Desserts done properly. 🍓✨

From delicate berry panna cotta to raspberry pavlova finished with fresh mint and rich fruit coulis — the perfect way to finish your meal.

Beautifully plated, full of flavour, and made fresh by our chefs.

Which one are you choosing first? 👀

Bank Holiday Sunday in the sunshine and we’re open later today! ☀️Starting with our monthly Classic & Vintage Car Event ...
24/05/2026

Bank Holiday Sunday in the sunshine and we’re open later today! ☀️

Starting with our monthly Classic & Vintage Car Event from 11am today 🚗✨

Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and make the most of the long weekend 🍻🌿

☀️🍺 National Beer Garden Day 🍺☀️Days like this are exactly what beer gardens were made for 🌿Cold pints, sunshine, fresh ...
22/05/2026

☀️🍺 National Beer Garden Day 🍺☀️

Days like this are exactly what beer gardens were made for 🌿

Cold pints, sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of space to sit back and relax with friends and family. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon drink, dinner in the sun, or just somewhere to unwind, our garden is ready and waiting.

Join us today and celebrate National Beer Garden Day the proper way ☀️🍻

Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended for food.

Sun in the garden, something special on the plate ☀️Chicken Ballotine (GF) — wrapped in prosciutto, filled with Gruyère,...
21/05/2026

Sun in the garden, something special on the plate ☀️

Chicken Ballotine (GF) — wrapped in prosciutto, filled with Gruyère, served with fresh spring vegetables and a rich, velvety cream sauce.

Comforting, refined, and full of flavour.

Perfect for a relaxed lunch or an evening in the garden.

Join us this week.
Bookings recommended.

Address

Bell Lane
Smarden
TN278PW

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 7:30pm

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