The Bell Brisley, Norfolk, NR20 5DW

  • 6 bedrooms

Award-Winning Country Inn between the North Norfolk coast and Norwich

The Brisley Bell is a stylish country pub nestled amid two acres of picturesque gardens. Critically acclaimed, the pub has won a whole host of accolades including one of the “Best Places to Stay” by The Sunday Times, and one of the “Best Pub with Rooms” by The Telegraph. A haven for foodies, choose from six boutique en-suite bedrooms, and unwind in an idyllic setting.

 

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • EV Charging nearby
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The six boutique bedrooms at The Bell are housed in converted ground-floor barns that open directly onto the gardens. Each room offers a calm, stylish retreat with thoughtful touches like homemade shortbread, sloe gin, and complimentary eco-friendly toiletries. Two rooms, Hunny and Troose come with indulgent roll-top baths, whilst Hindol and Beeler welcome dogs on request with prior acknowledgement. Hindol is also fully accessible for disabled guests.

The Telegraph Travel 2025 wrote: “Any pub is going to seem like a comfy haven on a dark night (and the nights around here are properly black), but this is something the Brisley Bell does so well: often full and with a joyous noise of people drinking, eating, chatting and generally kicking back and enjoying themselves. A proper pub – but with bells on.” Expert Rating 9/10

Food & Drink

Dining at The Bell is a highlight. The pub celebrates local artisan suppliers and features in the Estrella Damm “Top 50 Gastro Pubs.” Enjoy meat led, fresh and seasonal dishes, full of fantastic flavours, combining classic English cuisine with global influences. Behind the bar you will find an eclectic choice of ales, beers, wines, and spirits. In the summertime dine al fresco, unwind in the beer garden, or watch the cricket on the common, pint in hand as the sun goes down.

Nearby

The village of Brisley sits midway between the towns of Fakenham and Dereham.

Royal Norwich, Norfolk’s premier golf and country club is ten miles from the pub and Swaffham Golf Club is a 25-minute drive away.

The NCN 13 north-south cycle route from Fakenham to Colchester passes through several pretty villages.

The nearest train stations are at Wymondham, Norwich, and Downham Market.