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News from the Bell Public House
News From The Bell Public House
Thursday 21 December Special – (posted) 20 December 2017
Ham, Egg & Chips, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 15 December Special – (posted) 13 Decenber 2017
Chicken Curry & Rice, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 07 December – (posted) 06 December 2017
Sorry, no food this week.
Elvis Is in The Building – (posted) 02 December 2017
ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING –
A TRIBUTE TO THE KING
Saturday 9th December @ The Bell
8pm till late

– (posted) 28 November 2017
Ham, Egg & Chips, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 23 November Special – (posted) 22 November 2017
Italian Meatballs & Chips, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 09 November Special – (posted) 06 November 2017
Thai Green Curry, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 02 November Special – (posted) 01 November 2017
Spaghetti Bolognese, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 26 October Special – (posted) 24 October 2017
Ham, Egg & Chips, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 19 October Special – (posted) 17 October 2017
Beef Stew, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 12 October Special – (posted) 11 October 2017
Chicken & Spinach Curry,
only £6
Served from 6pm
Karaoke Night – (posted) 08 October 2017
There will be Karaoke at the Bell on Saturday 11 October
Thursday 05 October Special – (posted) 03 October 2017
Home-made Shepherd’s Pie, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 21 September Special – (posted) 20 September 2017
No meal being served tonight as the chef is on holiday.
Thursday 07 September Special – (posted) 06 September 2017
Mexican Chilli, only £6
Served from 6pm
Thursday 31 August Special – (posted) 27 August 2017
Mixed Sausage Casserole, only £6
Served from 6pm
Fun Quiz – (posted) 26 August 2017
At the Bell, 27th August, at 8 p.m.
All welcome.
Thursday 24 July Special – (posted) 22 August 2017
Chicken Curry with rice and nan, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 17 August Special – (posted) 15 August 2017
Sausages & Mash with onion gravy, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 10 August Special – (posted) 08 August 2017
Slow Roast Ham & New Potatoes, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 03 August Special – (posted) 02 August 2017
Thai green chicken curry, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 27 July Special – (posted) 25 July 2017
Homemade Cottage Pie with Veg, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
£6
Thursday Special For 20 July – (posted) 20 July 2017
Homemade Lasagne & Chips
Served from 6 p.m.
£6
Thursday 13 July Special – (posted) 12 July 2017
Chicken & Spinach Curry with rice, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 06 July Special – (posted) 05 July 2017
Ham, eggs & chips, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 29 June Special – (posted) 27June 2017
Sweet & Sour Chicken, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 22 June Special – (posted) 19 June 2017
Sausages & Mash with onion gravy, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 15 June Special – (posted) 13 June 2017
Carribean Curry & Rice, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 08 June Special – (posted) 07 June 2017
Sirloin Steak & Chips, only £7.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 25 May Special – (posted) 31 May 2017
Thai green chicken curry, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 25 May Special – (posted) 25 May 2017
Mixed Sausage Casserole, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 18 May Special – (posted) 16 May 2017
Ham, eggs & chips, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
Thursday 10 May Special – (posted) 10 May 2017
Homemade cottage pie & veg, only £6.00
Served from 6pm
£6
Thursday Special For 04 May – (posted) 04 May 2017
Homemade Lasagne & Chips
Served from 6 p.m.
£6
The Thursday Special Is Back – (posted) 26 April 2017
Chicken Curry With Basmati Rice
Served from 6 p.m.
£6
Bell Opening Times – (posted) 12 April 2017
Opening times as below:
Monday – Friday 6pm – 11pm
Saturday – 12pm – 11pm
Sunday – 12-5pm
Open Again! – (posted) 24 March 2017
The Fat Landlord is back !!!
The Bell is open Friday 24th @ 6pm for drinks.
Thank you for your patience and continued support over the last fortnight. …
Richard Phillips.
March Latest News – (posted) 16 March 2017
The pub is closed for refurbishment until further notice.
Meals At The Bell 2017 – (posted) 08 January 2017
Currently on a Saturday evening.
Look on outside board for menu.
Christmas Opening Times – (posted) 06 December 2016
Christmas Eve 6pm to 9pm
Christmas Day closed all day
Boxing Day closed all day
Tuesday 27th 6 – 11.30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 6pm till closing
New Year’s Day closed all day
Monday 2nd Jan 6 – 11 p.m.
Apologies for any disappointment felt by many of you and hope you
understand the difficulties presented at this time.
Staff Member Required – (posted) 16 October 2016
The Bell Inn @ Helmdon are looking for a Part Time member of staff to start with immediate effect. To cover Monday evenings behind the bar 6-11pm and Sunday Lunchtimes 12-4pm. You may also be asked to cover additional evening bar shifts when needed. Also you will need to clean the B&B units as and when needed, and the bar area on a daily basis from 12 noon. This will give you 16+ hours per week. Good rates of pay. You need to be Flexible and Reliable with a strong sense of responsibility. Must be 18 years of age or above. Please contact Jessica on [phone number removed] or message direct on Facebook at Bell Helmdon.
No Meals For A Few Weeks – (posted) 09 September 2016
There will be no Thursday meals and Sunday roast lunches for a few weeks, because we have been informed by Chef Pedro Monterio from La Strada Towcester that he has had a bit of a problem because his chef has just left and he has to work for his restaurant, so he cannot serve meals in Bell. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. To compensate, your first drinks this Thursday evening in Bell will be half price. Thanks for your understanding and attention.
New Chef At The Bell – (posted) 07 September 2016
The Bell is going to have a New Menu from this week onwards
8th September Thursday evening during 6pm-9pm: Steak night £9.95 per adult;
11th September Sunday Roast during 12am-4pm: 1 course £8.95; 2 course £11.95; 3 course £14.95 Per Adult; half price for kids meals.
The Bell team are looking forward to welcoming our new chef Mr Pedro Monteiro.
All welcome.
Staff Vacancy – (posted) 06 September 2016
Recruitment: The Bell Inn is currently looking for a part-time Staff (member) who is responsible for Bar preferably 2-3 regularly shifts per week from 6pm-11pm, besides also to take care of B&B bedrooms daily.
The candidate must be reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility, team spirit and hospitality to our customers and guests. The qualified staff (member) will be well paid on a weekly basis.
Recommendations welcomed.
Special For Thursday 01 September – (posted) 01 September 2016
Caribbean Curry
From 6.p.m. – £6
Special For Thursday 25 August – (posted) 24 August 2016
Thai Curry
From 6.p.m. – £6
Special For Thursday 04 August – (posted) 04 August 2016
Ham, egg and chips
From 6.p.m. – £6
Thursday Meals Begin Again on 28 July – (posted) 27 July 2016
Home-made burgers, chips and salad
From 6.p.m. – £6
Music At The Bell This Friday – (posted) 15 June 2016
We will have a music night on this Friday evening 17th June at 9pm-11:30pm at Bell. A lady singer Jess Stevens who will perform Soul, Motown & Popular covers from the 70s to the 90s.
Holiday Break. No more Thursday evening meals until further notice.
Special For Thursday 05 May – (posted) 04 May 2016
Sausages and Bubble & Squeak
From 6.p.m. – £6
Special For Thursday 28 April – (posted) 26 April 2016
Ham, egg and chips
From 6.p.m. – £6
Special For Thursday 21 April – (posted) 21 April 2016
Curry
From 6.p.m. – £6
Special For Thursday 14 April – (posted) 13 April 2016
Chicken Chasseur
From 6 p.m. £6.
Special For Thursday 07 April – (posted) 06 April 2016
Cottage Pie & Vegetables
From 6pm. £6
Meal For Thursday 31 March – (posted) 31 March 2016
This week’s Special: Chicken Curry, Chinese style
From 6p.m. £6
Meal For Thursday 24 March – (posted) 23 March 2016
This week’s Special: Ham, Egg and Chips
From 6p.m. £6
Meal For Thursday 17 March – (posted) 16 March 2016
This week’s Special: Thai Red Chicken Curry & Rice
Free Pizzas On Saturday 19th March – (posted) 09 March 2016

Saturday 19th March
Meal For Thursday 10 March – (posted) 09 March 2016
This week’s Special: Chicken & Bacon Casserole
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