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Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell

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Middle Lane, Kettlewell, BD23 5QX (View on Google Map)
(01756) 760230
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Established in 1860, this former coaching inn is multi-roomed and the oldest hostelry in this traditional dales village. The bar boasts eight hand pumps with two regular beers and ever-changing guests from local breweries such as Goose Eye, Dark Horse, Wharfedale, Theakston, and Wensleydale. There's a warming fire, and it is dog & children friendly. Bar snacks and a la carte meals are served daily. Serving times may differ in quieter months so please call ahead to check. Six en-suite rooms are available as is wireless internet access. Functions are catered for. Open daily until late.

Information for this venue is provided by the Keighley & Craven Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Craven District
Last updated
25/04/2024
Last surveyed
03/08/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Prospect Estates
Pub ID
SKI/KETT-1-BLUE
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 3 times.
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - Blonde
Wharfedale - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times.
Wharfedale - Blonde
Wharfedale - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

LAMB - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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LAMB - Bitter
LAMB - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 5 times.
LAMB - Bitter
LAMB - Bitter

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outside seated area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Kettlewell camping, Conistone Road (300m)
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
Upper Wharfedale Community Transport: 72B (Mon-Sat); Dalesbus 874 (Sun)

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