Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1544 reviews

What stephenb doesn't like about The Blue Bell 1494:
Average food expensive alcohol seated in a corner squashed in on uncomfortable seats;dont know why because there was plenty of room in restaurant friendly staff would not come back again. View all feedback. What Hilary Harper Mize likes about The Blue Bell 1494:
Although as always, I really enjoyed my meal I don't think the new tapas menu is as good as the old one . On the lunch time deal which is excellent value) most fish dishes have a supplement , the chicken and chorizo skewers are no longer on the menu and the new chicken wings have an overpowering sauce. View all feedback.

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Opentable
4.4 ★ from 248 reviews
Finicky
11.09.2023 - 08:51

I thought the food and drinks were disproportionately expensive.

Leda
11.09.2023 - 08:51

Wide selection of varied dishes with lots of flavours. Staff were really helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Good value for money. Will defin...

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TonyD
11.09.2023 - 08:51

4 of us shared 9 tapa's and it was ample for us, the food was lovely and very tasty, wine and service was spot on. We will be back soon, would recommend this re...

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JackieE
11.09.2023 - 08:51

Brilliant food. Very authentic and tasted great. Good selection of tapas and brilliant offers. Staff were attentive but not over bearing. We will definitely vis...

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JudyM
11.09.2023 - 08:51

Fab place been a couple of times. Lovely old and quirky building. Lovely friendly staff.

The restaurant has received a mix of reviews from customers, with some praising the food and service while others were disappointed with their experience. While some customers enjoyed the authentic and tasty dishes, others found the food to be expensive and not as flavorful as expected. The staff received compliments for being friendly and helpful, although there were instances of overlooking details like wine service. The outdoor setting was appreciated by some, while others found the lack of ambiance disappointing. Overall, the restaurant seems to have its strengths and weaknesses, making it a mixed bag for potential diners to consider.

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 32 reviews
Rita
06.11.2017 - 10:10

ExcellentWe are here twice on our trip (2 nights out of 3) as it was so goodThe staff are lovely and friendly.

Jules
06.11.2017 - 10:10

Excellent, called in on last Saturday (21st September 2013) night to check out the reopening of Chester's oldest inn first licensed in 1494.

Isobel
05.12.2022 - 12:02

We booked my 30-year-old family dinner in the bluebell and were welcomed by the friendly staff immediately. I had asked one of the rooms, because we wanted some...

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Jackeline
05.12.2022 - 12:02

We stumbled this little jewel by chance, but so glad we did. such a beautiful place for a nice dinner, great atmosphere and service was no longer. eating was am...

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Beaulah
05.12.2022 - 12:02

Absolutely amazing place to eat exquisite, beautiful building. was already a few times here and can not recommend it enough! (ps make sure they try the chorizo!

Facebook
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Google
4.7 ★ from 572 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 542 reviews
Yelp
4.9 ★ from 1 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1296 reviews

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