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The Yard Bell Melton Mowbray
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EST. 1842 • Leicestershire

A Bastion of Pie, Pint & Parlour

Nestled in the historic heart of Melton Mowbray, The Yard Bell delivers a masterclass in authentic British tavern hospitality. Think hand-pulled real ales, hot-water crust pork pies, and roaring fires.

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Today at the Bell
Cask Ale Yard Bell Pale (4.2%)
Fresh Bake Stilton & Bramley Pie
Fireplace snug Roaring from 11:30 AM
Kitchen Closes 9:00 PM
The Daily Manifest

Pints, Pies & Parlours

An inventory-style view of what’s currently hot, poured, and ready for you in our chambers today. Filter by your heart's desire.

Kitchen Specialty Melton Mowbray Pork Pie £8.50
Traditional Bake

The Melton Classic

Authentic hand-raised pork pie with crisp hot-water crust pastry, jellied stock, and a side of house piccalilli.

Status: Freshly Baked Local Sourced
On the Pull Pint of Bitter £4.80
Belvoir Brewery

"Bell Ringer" Best Bitter

A deep copper traditional bitter. Beautifully balanced malty sweetness with a distinct English fuggles hop finish.

ABV: 4.1% Cask Conditioned
Chamber The Hearth Snug Free
Ground Floor Snug

The Hearth Snug

A secluded corner featuring high-back leather armchairs and a direct view of our 19th-century open stone fireplace.

Capacity: 6-8 Folk Heated Fire
Platter Ploughmans Board £14.00
Cold Kitchen

The Stilton Ploughman's

Generous wedge of local Long Clawson Blue Stilton, crusty sourdough, pickled onions, and crisp gala apple.

Perfect for: Sharing Dairy Award Winner
House Brew Golden Ale £5.10
The Yard Bell Brewery

Yard Bell Pale

Our bespoke golden pale ale. Lightly citrusy, incredibly sessionable, and brewed exclusively for our taps.

ABV: 4.2% Exclusive
Private Hire The Tack Room P.O.A.
First Floor Chamber

The Tack Room

Our premier private dining parlour, featuring exposed beams, historic equestrian art, and a banqueting table.

Capacity: Up to 18 Private Bar
Unrivalled Comfort

What We Do Best

Beyond the simple bar, we act as a complete refuge for weary travellers, hungry locals, and celebratory gatherings.

Sundays

Feast Days & Roasts

Slabs of Leicestershire dry-aged beef served with tower-high Yorkshires and direct-from-farm veg.

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Boutique Chambers

Four luxurious, historically appointed en-suite bedrooms sitting quietly right above the pub.

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Fêtes & Shindigs

From country weddings to local meetings, host your event inside our characterful chambers.

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Our Story • Since 1842

The Legacy of The Yard Bell

"A town with two great claims to culinary fame deserves a tavern that treats them with appropriate reverence."

Originally constructed in the early Victorian era to serve the busy horse-drawn trade routes traversing through Melton Mowbray, The Yard Bell has remained an unwavering anchor of the community for over 180 years.

We take pride in our position as a champion of regional food heritage. Our pies are hand-crafted daily using local pork and lard, and our cheese boards feature only the finest Stilton selected directly from nearby dairies.

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What the Folk Say

★★★★★

"The Melton pork pie here is a culinary revelation. Combined with a pint of Bell Ringer next to the roaring fireplace, there is no better place in Britain."

Arthur P. — Local Regular
★★★★★

"Stayed in the Tack Room chambers. Stunning oak features, deep copper bathtub, and the easiest stumble downstairs for a legendary Sunday roast."

Eleanor G. — Yorkshire Traveller
★★★★★

"The Yard Bell represents everything a great British pub should be. Honest prices, incredible local Stilton, and staff who know how to treat guests."

Sir Reginald K. — Leicestershire Daily

Join Us in the Yard

Whether stopping by for a swift pint of real ale or booking a celebration feast in our chambers, we advise securing your spot ahead of time.