Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

The Old Bell is set amid endless fields in the bucolic Berkshire countryside. Not only is the pub located within easy reach from the city of Reading it is also close to several notable historic sights including the impressive 18th century Basildon Park mansion and parkland. The pub’s traditional red and brown-brick façade and black roof sees it fit in seamlessly into the historic hamlet of Grazeley Green. Inside an open-plan interior features dark leather stools tall oak tables pastel-coloured curtains and cream wood-clad and baby blue walls which bring a sense of modernity to this centuries-old village pub.

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Beer gardenCar parkDisabled facilitiesDogs allowedFamily friendlyFoodOutside areaReal aleReal fireWiFi freeCask Marque

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4.0/5

Jamie Marie

3 months ago

A 4 star for this pub & restaurant. We went here for our Christmas dinner the first week of December (Saturday 18:30) booked a few months before. We have pre-ordered meals for our dinner and pre-paid the meals as well. We all arrived around 18:30-18:45. Upon arriving, we ordered drinks first, however, drinks came almost 15-20 minutes after we ordered them, and there were not many people at that time. So we just didn’t mind first since we understood that there might be a few waiting staff. The next one, was when they asked us if we were ready for our meals, and we said yes. But it took them to bring out our pre-ordered meals at least another 30 minutes (I thought thinking, shouldn’t be ready a few minutes after our appointed time so we could then start?) I have been to other Christmas dinners in restaurants and also pre-ordered meals and it can be really fast (regardless if there were lots of people). When they served our food, they didn’t know who ordered who. So we had to check again our emails about what we ordered. I thought they would just call our names like (burger for -name-) but that wasn’t the case. And we were famished at that time. Same with the dessert it took a while to be served as well around 15 minutes after our meal. So it was like we were there from 18:30- 21:30 which is a really long time. On another note. The food I ordered was good. It was the festive burger, the balance of the ingredients was great and the meat was tender. As for the dessert, I had Christmas pudding and I was not a fan of it. I couldn’t finish it since it was too sweet, too much raisin and cinnamon. As for the staff, David tried to entertain us which we really appreciate. So I think there’s still room for improvement.

Alan Staton

3 months ago

Stayed for a few days at the Premier Inn next door, so the Old Bell became our local, breakfast seeved till 8.30 so if you like a lie in go about 8 ish so as not to rush the staff. Full english a chioce of eggs, fried, scrambled or poached. Bacon, Sausages, Black Pudding, Hash Browns, Baked Beans. Also choose from cerels, breads, jam, fruit and yoghurts. Plenty of hot food to choose from for evening meals and lunch time. I had the mixed grill and was delicious. Theres also seasonal specials on the board. With friendly staff and great food you will have a lovely time here.

Helen Key

7 months ago

Country side location. Friendly pleasant staff. Fresh food well presented, tasty and generous portions. Garden space.

Chris Pulman

7 months ago

We have been going to this pub for a few years, we have always enjoyed the food, the service and the environment here. The staff are welcoming and friendly we have always had good food served and left with the feeling that we want to come back. So we chose it as our wedding breakfast venue and everyone was so helpful and made our day go as planned. Thank you to all who made it a success at the Old Bell.

Hope Elleston

1 year ago

The roast was quite average, and served lukewarm. There was no tenderstem broccoli, it was normal broccoli, and there was the tiniest piece of carrot and parsnip on each plate. I had the banana caramel waffle for dessert and unfortunately everything tasted like it had been in the freezer for too long. Finally, I felt like the service could have been better, the waiting staff came over too soon after leaving the menus each time, when we hadn't even had time to read them. Overall it wasn't terrible but there was quite a bit that could improve.

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623