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The Bell Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye |  | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | | 1 |
| St Austell - Trelawny |  | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 2 |
| Hop Fuzz - Pacific Jade | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | | 2 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | | 1 |
| Wold Top - Mars Magic | | 1 |
| Spencer's - Galaxy Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey |  | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Marston Moor (brewed at Rudgate) - Ballet of Swans | Not Tried | 0 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Born Free | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Blackwater Rat Race | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Hoppit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Corvedale - Golden Dale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Inkie Pinkie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Lions' Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hadrian and Border - Tyneside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derventio - Old Chester Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Robin Hood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hoggleys - Pump Fiction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Yachtsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Armada | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O5 Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jersey (now called Liberation) - Liberation Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blindmans - Scorpion Sting | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Yardbird Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Summer (superseded by 4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Hobnobber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Golden Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Bluestone Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Jack - Gone Fishing E.S.B. | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 May 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Final visit and quietest so far for mid evening with just a few folk dotted about. Friendly and welcoming even the bar staff took it in turns to pop out and photograph our bus which also displayed the destination and pub for each venue.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | I TOFTT with mirth banter and abuse from my compadres however it was in superb condition. |
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Unanimously voted in poor condition hence exchanged for the other two rare as RSH options for the area. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
06 Jan 2024 (Andrew)
I've never been here before. Nice pub right by the church.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Okay brown bitter. Served perfectly well, just not that interesting |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Yardbird Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2015 (Ian)
Busyish Saturday lunchtime. Good sandwiches. Ok beer line up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | | Good fruity spicy beer |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | | Good session bitter |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2014 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a good natter with the person who used to be my local butcher but is now retired.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | 4.90 | | Nice pint, the pump clip said Bohemium rather than Bohemian. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2014 (Ian)
Busy Saturday lunchtime. Friendly enough welcome and 2nd stop on the Poty tour.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.80 | | Great condition and very drinkable |
| Whitstable - Bohemium Lager | 4.90 | | Somewhere between a lager and a golden ale ok |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2013 (Dosser)
Excellent value pub. Everyone enjoyed their meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | Bland and boring not like Hooky of old. |
12 Oct 2013 (ChrisE)
A lunch stop for about forty people on a coach tour, it can't be easy catering for that many people in a busy pub but the orders were taken efficiently and food delivered in reasonable time with no mistakes. People were impressed with the good value beer and food here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - Pacific Jade | 4.20 | | |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried |
07 Jul 2013 (Alenomore)
15:00 visit. A short Marsh ride from Snargate soon found this lively village local. Again, the weather brought the crowds out with a full garden area and many people enjoying the ales, barbecue and a local band. The annual beer festival, which started on the Friday, was well supported judging by the amount of ales that were sold out today! 5 ales on the main bar and a further 25 from across the UK in the marquee, plus no less than 16 Ciders. Nice pub and location.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Black Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Gone Fishing E.S.B. | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Born Free | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hoppit | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Inkie Pinkie | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hadrian and Border - Tyneside Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Robin Hood | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Yachtsman | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O5 Gold | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jersey (now called Liberation) - Liberation Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Craigmill Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Blindmans - Scorpion Sting | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Summer (superseded by 4% version) | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Hobnobber | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Golden Tipple | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kite (see and use entry now for Glamorgan) - Bluestone Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston Moor (brewed at Rudgate) - Ballet of Swans | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Blackwater Rat Race | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Pacific Jade | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Corvedale - Golden Dale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Lions' Pride | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Derventio - Old Chester Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hoggleys - Pump Fiction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Armada | 4.60 | Not Tried |
02 May 2013 (ChrisE)
Very busy Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer's - Galaxy Golden Ale | 4.70 | | |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Jan 2013 (ChrisE)
A busy village Free House. I thought it was interesting to see how some pubs seem to thrive whilst others are struggling.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wold Top - Mars Magic | 4.60 | | Chestnut coloured malty beer. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Bell Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 10 |
| 18 |
| 9 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Ivychurch, Kent, TN29 0AL.
Lovely pub in heart of village in front of the church. Low ceilinged bar with plenty of seating. Wooden bar has 4 handpulls. Lovely garden to the side of the pub too. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2016.
We have visited this pub 23 times, seen 65 different beers and tried 32 of them.
Postcode: TN29 0AL