The Blue Bell Inn

4.5 ( 1015 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM See Hours
£20–30
A1, Wentbridge, Pontefract WF8 3JP, United Kingdom
+44 1977 620697

The Blue Bell Inn, nestled in Wentbridge, Pontefract, is a must-visit culinary gem. With rave reviews from patrons, the establishment is renowned for its exceptional Sunday lunches. Dave Booth highlights the indulgent roast beef, praising its tenderness and perfectly cooked vegetables. The dining atmosphere is further elevated by the attentive and polite staff, ensuring a delightful experience for all diners.

Other guests, like Sue Morris, stumbled upon this charming spot and were equally impressed by the delicious fare available on a bustling Thursday evening. The restaurant’s warm, welcoming ambiance is complemented by its traditional decor, making it a fantastic setting for any occasion.

Elle Renoir celebrated a birthday here and commented on the extensive menu, showcasing a variety of options to satisfy every palate. Many diners appreciate the substantial portion sizes and the attention to detail in the dishes, like the rosemary roasted chicken paired with a rich red wine jus. Notably, A Shaw Photo enjoyed a comforting apple and raspberry crumble, solidifying the inn's reputation for quality desserts.

With its blend of classic British cuisine and accommodating service, The Blue Bell Inn stands out as a top choice for anyone seeking a memorable meal. Be sure to book ahead, especially for those sought-after Sunday lunches, and enjoy the picturesque surroundings!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Blue Bell Inn

Dave Booth
Jun 29,2025
Absolutely gorgeous Sunday lunch, I of course indulged in the roast beef, sadly no pink/bloody but nevertheless the meat was really soft and succulent. Vegetables were cooked perfectly, non-raw or overcooked and the roast potatoes were also delicious. My better half had turkey and it must have been really good. As none was left for me to help her. Plenty of staff on Hand to meet our every whim, all very polite and helpful. I would say the service was exceptional, so well done to the staff at the bluebell inn. I would highly recommend booking for Sunday lunch as it was pretty full throughout hour time There. Please bear in mind that the parking is a little chaotic, if parking on the road please think of the neighbours and their accessibility to their own driveway Will definitely be returning despite the 20 minutes plus drive to get there
Sue Morris
May 26,2025
Came across this pub on our way from Leeds to Birmingham and so glad we did. Amazing food so delicious, the place was heaving on a Thursday evening before 7. Very friendly staff, couldn’t fault it. Wish we lived nearer, would definitely be a regular.
Elle Renoir
May 24,2025
We were a bit late getting onto our table but I think this was due to the previous diners taking their (very sweet) time in finishing up! Great choice of dishes, something for everyone & a good choice of specials too. The food was delicious, everyone in our party of 10 enjoyed what they had. Beautiful building with traditional interior & friendly & helpful staff. Thanks for my birthday meal X
A Shaw Photo
May 23,2025
Lovely place for food, in particular! Theres loads of parking and street parking. The staff are welcoming and plentiful; we didn’t have to wait long, even at lunch, Sunday 12:30 The atmosphere was good. I didn’t notice any music on reflection; just the business of the place. That said, everyone is spaced well and it doesn’t feel stuffy. The menu is classically British and full of lovely choices, all of which look stunning when they come out. I had rosemary roasted chicken with red wine jus which was tender, and a very nicely-sized portion. The food was hot throughout and hasn’t been left standing. Desert was a crumble, apple and raspberry. It was tart, sweet and had crunch to the crumble. The custard was lovely. Very nice indeed. Those plus a pot of tea were less than 30 with a tip; not bad for good quality food! Upstairs they have a pizza oven and my friend says they are delicious stone baked pizzas. Outside there’s about 10 double-sided benches with large brollies; it was drizzling but we were dry and it was scenic!
Tom Page
Apr 17,2025
A friend and I (vegan and vegetarian) stopped here when travelling to the North East on a Bank Holiday Sunday. Staff were so accommodating, found us a table even though we had not booked. The chef kindly catered a vegan friendly carvery option for us. The food was excellent. Fantastic customer service. Thank you ...
Mikey J
Apr 17,2025
I originally tried to eat at the spread eagle in at Darrington, but when I arrived there, they told me that they don’t serve food on a Tuesday and advised me to visit the Blue Bell instead. I am so glad that they did as the Blue Bell is a pub in nice surroundings that serves delicious food. They had a few specials so I tried the Gambas Pil Pil which was so good.
Minnie Smith
Apr 13,2025
A lovely place friendly staff and great atmosphere, truly enjoyed my time there. Any dietary requirements will be met. As I was invited I can't comment on prizes. Enjoyed my meal" chicken parmo".
William Blower
Mar 20,2025
Nice local pub in Wentbridge. Had a couple of pints of Black Sheep Bitter which was v good and the lovely carvery. The staff were all very pleasant. I’d go back there again.

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