Bell & Bear, Olney, Buckinghamshire

The food at the Bell and Bear is nothing short of outstanding. It's so nice to know that we have such a good restaurant nearby to take family and friends when they visit. Also, any real ale fan will have a fieldtrip – there's always a good selection on offer!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

We were surprised to return here after a camping trip to Emberton Park last Saturday to find the owners had changed. Hoping for a Thai meal 14 of us sat in the garden, only to find out there isn't anymore Thai food. What we got instead we didn't expect...Seriously excellent food, service and beer. The menu in the window said parties of 7 needed to book but we were accommodated without trouble. The chef owner is the former landlords son and this seems to have had an effect on expanding trade as it was quite busy. The food is no longer thai but british with focus on fresh local ingredients, the food is unbelievably cheap for the quality. I've been a chef for 20 years and the rack of Lamb I had was cooked to perfection as good as any rosette awarded restaurant and perfectly seasoned. Incredible all the ingredients were sourced from within 5 miles of the pub, most of it from village residents. Areas of the pub need redecorating but we enjoyed our afternoon here. We will return next year for sure.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

I have live in Emberton Village for 43 years and the Bell and Bear is my local pub. where the food was not that good and i have seen it go down hill.Until Basil & his good lady came and change it to a Thai Resturant 3years ago. This is now my local pub for good food and good service through out.They are also good if you are are having a birthday party as they will get the cake for you if you are to busy

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

This Pub is Actually in Emberton not olney, has a fantastic Thai Restaurant and Take-Away, also serves a Traditional Sunday Roast, Childrens Menu available on request.

Saturday, January 22, 2005