About
The Bell is a traditional and iconic 300 year old community owned pub and live music venue owned by over 700 members and offering a haven from the bustle of city life
Free live music is to be found on Monday nights, every other Tuesday night, Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons showcasing a wide range of local and international musicians and acts. There are also DJ's every Friday night and all day on Saturdays plus an open mic night on Thursdays
They stock a good selection of real ales and are regularly featured in the good pub guide. There are fresh cooked pizza's available on Wednesday's and Friday to Sunday, which can be enjoyed indoors or outside in our sheltered beer garden
They are proud sponsors the Orchestra of Everything and are a Living Wage employer
Opening Times
| Open: (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | 16:00 | - 23:00* |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 13:00 | - 23:00* |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 22:30* |
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Licensed
- Serve lunch - Sunday only
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Before 7pm
Establishment Features
- Al Fresco Dining - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Beer Garden
- Dog Friendly
- Live Music
- Outdoor Terrace
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Unique venue
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Show Facilities
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2018 2018
Events
Sunday, 2nd August 2026 - Sunday, 2nd August 2026
The Shuffle Knuckle 5 at The Bell InnLocal Bath Folk supergroup - Rachel Cross, Luke Shaw, Ellie Burton, Marick Baxter - about to become much more elusive as Luke leaves town. Adept and exhilarating tunage with an accent on the Irish.- more info
Monday, 3rd August 2026 - Monday, 3rd August 2026
Light Garden at The Bell InnLight Garden is a deeper proposition but retains a playful sense of humour and of jollying the gig along, amid the overtone singing, multi-instrumentalism and still more exploration.- more info
Wednesday, 5th August 2026 - Wednesday, 5th August 2026
Craig Crofton Quartet at The Bell InnCraig's commanding performances, impact and influence on the groovy side of jazz in Bath & Bristol has been considerable, and his sets still move the feet as well as the emotions. Allstar band too, of course.- more info
Sunday, 9th August 2026 - Sunday, 9th August 2026
Robb Johnson & the Acoustic Irregulars at The Bell InnBritFolk's finest topical/political songwriter, somewhat sweetened but not at all watered down by Sian & Fae on non-guitar instruments and harmonies. Serious topics in a positive setting.- more info
Monday, 10th August 2026 - Monday, 10th August 2026
Nurdle at The Bell InnNurdles are the tiny building blocks of the plastic universe, they can become anything: which is a good analogy for a groover-jazz combo with a taste for taking a tune from anywhere to build something unexpected.- more info
Tuesday, 11th August 2026 - Tuesday, 11th August 2026
Syd Perry at The Bell InnJamaican Internationalist touring the world, welcome back to The Bell. Memorable acoustic reggae with feeling & righteous authenticity.- more info
Wednesday, 12th August 2026 - Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Attila The Stockbroker + Barnstormer 1649 at The Bell InnBest of both worlds with Attila's wry political poetry plus the rather more musical Barnstormer, at the intersection of folk, early music & punk.- more info
Wednesday, 12th August 2026 - Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Ya Freshness & The Big Boss Band at The Bell InnRudeboy Ska with its roots in '60s Jamaica, and how that was filtered through both black & white British culture of the time.- more info
Sunday, 16th August 2026 - Sunday, 16th August 2026
Hodmadoddery at The Bell InnCelebrating 40 years together there is indeed a built in harmony - not unison - of voices, guitars and even characters- more info
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