Hadleigh Hungry Hack review: The Bell Inn at Kersey

By Amber Markwell

7th Mar 2022 | Opinion

Nestled in the beautiful village of Kersey and only a ten minute drive from Hadleigh, The Bell Inn has everything going for it from the exterior.

With it's wooden beams (my personal favourite), it looks like a quintessential traditional English pub.

The outside area, by the car park, looked like a fantastic venue for the summer. However, as it was very cold, I was more looking forward to getting indoors.

Walking in, I was greeted by a real fireplace burning which, paired alongside the aforementioned wooden beams and the furniture, made the pub feel all the more homely and cosy.

Sitting down and looking through the menu, I was met with an abundance of choices, making it difficult for me to choose.

Stuck between the seafood linguini and the Cajun chicken burger, I went for the latter option.

As soon as the burger came out, I was greeted by an incredible smell. I was borderline drooling and I could not wait to tuck in.

It tasted as good as it smelt. The knockout, however, was the garlic and shallot mayo which was extraordinary when paired with the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning.

I could tell the chips were hand-cut, they were delicious with the perfect combination of crispy outside and fluffy on the inside.

However, I only ate the cucumbers with from the side salad but that is just my personal, picky preference.

My companion had the lamb burger with tzatziki and feta which looked equally as tasty.

We attempted to peruse the enticing dessert menu but I was too full to even spend too long reading it.

Our server was friendly and attentive throughout the meal which added to the homely feel to the place.

In short, it was an incredible lunch which left me incredibly full and incredibly happy.

For the who have been watching the magpie Murders on Britbox, you may recognise the Bell, although it was renamed the Queens Arms for the series, and given a temporary sign.

Magpie Murders; Kersey's special screening.

  • To see more pictures from the Hungry Hack after their visit to the Bell Inn, scroll right on the top image.

Hadleigh's Hungry Hack always arrives unannounced, pays for the meal and so offers an unbiased opinion of the food and experience they have on that visit.

If you would like to recommend an establishment for the Hungry Hack to visit contact the editor: [email protected].

Read some of Hungry Hack's other reviews here:

First class sitting for Hungry Hack at Hadleigh's Jet Lounge@99 for full English and poached egg and salmon breakfast.

Hungry Hack food review: Huffers, fungi to be with their full English breakfast.

Hungry Hack food review: The George Pub Hadleigh.

     

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