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The heart of the village

By Amy McGowan

Welcome back to The Blue Bell!

Having closed our doors back in March at the beginning of the pandemic, we have used this time to make some changes; retaining our historic charm, with an elegant, modern twist.

There is still the cosy, traditional atmosphere you’ve come to know and love, however, our new Garden room brings the outdoors in, so whether you are looking to enjoy a cask ale by the fire, or a crisp, cool Sauvignon in the sun, we’ve got you covered.

Ordering at the table through our contactless payment system is just one of the ways we are ensuring our venue is completely Covid secure.

We are extremely excited about the launch of Bella Pizza (coming early 2021!) bringing delicious, stone-baked Artisian pizzas to the village.

Enjoy a pint or two with friends, or choose from our fantastic wine and spirit selection.

We can’t wait to see you.

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About The Blue Bell Inn

The Blue Bell’s history goes back an extremely long time ago. The first mention of the Blue Bell dates back to Thursday July 16th 1772 in an edition of The Stamford Mercury.

During the 1930’s, The Blue Bell was mainly used as a breakfast stop for the local quarry workers. However, the landlord at the time; a man named “Tinker Joe”, limited the quarry workers meals to only two pints. Despite being allowed only two pints, it is said that the quarry workers could make half a pint of beer last all night!

In 1835, pubs had restricted opening hours from the local authorities, so the opening times for the pubs would be from six in the morning til nine in the evening. However, on Sundays, Christmas Day, Good Fridays, and Feast Days, the times were limited to 6am-10am, 1-2pm and 5-8pm. This was done to prevent drunkenness during church services.

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If the locals were drunk and disorderly in the street, a fine of 5 shillings would have to be paid. Heavier fines would be imposed on the landlords permitting drunkness on their premises. For the first offence, two pounds and 10 shillings would have to be paid. For the second offence, 5 pounds would be fined. Fights were expected to happen and were not the fault of the landlord.

Drunken brawls would occasionally happen on Friday and Saturday nights. One night due to fights, every window in the bell was smashed and sacks were nailed up to serve the customers over Sunday.

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Looking for a cozy spot to unwind and enjoy a refreshing drink? Look no further! At The Bluebell, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends or making new ones.

✨ Why Visit Us?

  • Delicious Drinks: From craft beers to classic cocktails, our menu has something for everyone.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music, trivia nights, and more exciting events.
  • Friendly Staff: Our team is here to make sure you have a fantastic time.

Join us for a drink and experience the best of what we have to offer. Cheers to good times and great company! 🍻

Online ordering through our mobile, order and pay

The Blue Bell QR Code

Simply scan, browse our menu, order and pay. It really couldn’t be easier.

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Table service

Please take a seat at your table, where you can order your drinks and food online. All you need to do is scan the QR code with your phone and the menus will open.

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Scan, order and pay

Scan the QR Code on your phone, this will open the menus. Select your drinks/food and then you can pay for as you order there and then.

Keeping it local

We are incredibly proud to work with local suppliers to meticulously source wines with character and style, and ales that boast exuberance.

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Amps Wine Merchants is a 4th generation independent wine merchant based in Oundle, where the shelves have been bursting with an exciting range of wines from around the world since 1901.
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Oakham Ales is a multi-award winning brewery with a worldwide reputation for its innovative approach and for the quality and consistency of its brews. Oakham started brewing in Rutland back in 1993 and is now based in Peterborough.
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