A proper village pub with live music every Friday.
Chris, Jade and the team welcome you to The Blue Bell — friendly, freshly refurbished, and famous round here for cracking events, proper real ale and a good night out.
Welcome to The Blue Bell
A friendly, recently refurbished, proper village pub with an amazing reputation for events and regular live music.
We're proudly supported by Everards of Leicestershire, a family-owned brewery. We stock several of their real ales, craft ales and small-batch brews, alongside guest beers and a wide selection of lagers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
We have live bands every Friday, plus regular events including music festivals, open mic, quiz nights, psychic suppers, Singo Bingo and so much more.
Everyone's welcome
- We love dogs — always welcome.
- A family venue. Well-behaved kids welcome until 8:30pm, seated with an adult.
- Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Our Beers, Ales & more
Always on draught
- Everards Tiger Ale
- Camden Stout
- Aspalls Cider
- Old Mout Berries & Cherries
- Cruzcampo
- Birra Moretti
- Madrí
- Amstel
- Carling
Seasonally available
- Everards Sunchaser
- Everards Old Original
- Small-batch craft ales
A wide range of white, red and rosé wines are always available, plus a delicious Prosecco. Large selection of gins and spirits, served with premium mixers.
Watch this space for guest ales and more.
Live music every single Friday
Our reputation's built on it. Here's who's playing next.
Superbad
Stonepunch
Charnwood Country Band
The Unknown
Open Mic
Third Sunday of every month, 4pm – 7pm. Super friendly and open to all musicians — just turn up and sign in with our host.
Sunday Sessions
An eclectic mix of local soloists play for us on Sunday afternoons at least once a month from 4pm. Watch this space.
Something on all year round
Bellfest 2026
Saturday 22nd August
Our annual music festival — 4 bands, food available, an outside bar and facepainting. A brilliant free day out not to be missed.
Boots & Beats Festival
Our very first country music event was a massive hit — and it's back again in 2027. Keep an eye out.
Quizzes & Singo Bingo
Regular quizzes and monthly Singo Bingo charity fundraisers. In 2025 we raised over £4,500 for local charities and causes.
Never miss a night
Line-ups, events, fundraisers and last-minute changes all land on our Facebook first — give us a follow and you'll always be in the loop.
The Blue Bell on Facebook
Everything going on at the pub, posted as it happens — join the 3,900+ locals who follow along.
This month's gigs are under Live Music.
Big nights, good times
A little taste of life at The Blue Bell.
Loved by the locals
Don't just take our word for it — here's what people are saying.
Google · 245 reviews
Facebook · 307 reviews
Tripadvisor · 94 reviews
Food was defo an 11/10. Staff were very friendly and efficient and service was quick.
Clare Dixon
via Google
Fish and chips cooked the old fashioned way — great food, great value.
Dennis Coughlan
via Google
Just what I needed on a rainy Saturday morning.
Paige Rose
via Facebook
Run by Chris & Jade
Landlords Chris and Jade are supported by an incredible team — from youngsters in their first job to experienced bartenders, you'll be welcomed by them all.
Friendly faces, every time
Pop in and say hello — you'll feel like a regular in no time.
Catering
We don't serve food from a kitchen — but nobody goes hungry.
Cheeseboard Tuesday
Every week, 6pm – 8pm.
The Cheeky Cods
Fish & chip van in the car park every Thursday from 5pm. They get busy and sell out at peak times, so arrive early to order and grab a drink.
Event catering
Buffets for parties & events — wakes and funeral teas, birthdays and more. Contact us to discuss. Email us →
Got something to celebrate?
Birthdays, christenings, engagements, wakes and funeral teas, club nights and village meetings — we'll look after you, with a wide range of buffets available. Tell us what you need and we'll sort the rest.
- Buffet menus
- Outside bar
- Live music arranged
- No hire fee to chat
Come and see us
- Phone
- 01455 272292
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Tue – Thu
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Fri – Sat
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:30
Hours can vary for events — please check Facebook or call ahead.