# Bell And Chimes, Chelmsford β€” Reviews & Opening Hours > Bell And Chimes β€” Bar in Chelmsford with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 538 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/bell-and-chimes (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Bar 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Bell And Chimes Rettendon, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=184127134368384939&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Peter Rowlinson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100078900672991650001) **In short:** Bell And Chimes is a bar in Chelmsford, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 538 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 3 September 2026 Β· source: Google Places ## About Bell And Chimes The Rettendon Bell is a pub on Main Road serving home-cooked meals at reasonable prices. Under new management from June 2024, it offers a menu of bar snacks and more substantial dishes, including burgers and Sunday roast. A separate sports bar has pool and shows Sky Sports and TNT Sports across three screens. Outside seating is available, and dogs are welcome. The pub takes bookings and suits groups. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive. Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bell And Chimes's own website](https://rettendonbell.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM ## What's nearby - The WAV Man T/As Rettendon Car Sales next door - Angelo's Hand Car Wash & Valeting Centre 200m away - Trade Price Vans Ltd 250m away - Vectare Essex 250m away - Bishop's Forest School and Bishop’s Forest Pre School 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (538 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1848445). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) β˜… 4.3 (538 reviews) Typical price range (Google) Β£10 – Β£20 [Visit official website](https://rettendonbell.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01245 523426](tel:01245523426) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32MG4X+29 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability β†’](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DChelmsford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels) [Camping β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Bell And Chimes? Bell And Chimes is open Mon–Sun 12pm–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Bell And Chimes any good? Bell And Chimes is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 538 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ### Is Bell And Chimes dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Bell And Chimes. ### Can you book a table at Bell And Chimes? Yes, Bell And Chimes takes reservations. ### How do I contact Bell And Chimes? Call Bell And Chimes on +44 1245 523426. ## More near Bell And Chimes ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Lodge Country Inn β˜… 4.2 Β· 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/battlesbridge/hotels/the-lodge-country-inn) - [Travelodge Basildon Wickford β˜… 4.1 Β· 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/hotels/travelodge-basildon-wickford) - [Frasers Guest house β˜… 4.5 Β· 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/hotels/frasers-guest-house) - [B&B Downham Hall β˜… 4.7 Β· 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/hotels/b-b-downham-hall) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Hillcroft 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/maldon/cottages/hillcroft-ukc407) - [Warren House Retreat β˜… 4.1 Β· 5.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/maldon/cottages/warren-house-retreat-uk33162) - [The Long Barn 6.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/the-long-barn-uk35649) - [Island Holidays - Island Lodge 6.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/cottages/island-holidays-island-lodge-uk46767) ### Campsites nearby - [Hayes Farm Caravan Park β˜… 4.3 Β· 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/hayes-farm-caravan-park) - [Stuarts Wood Camping β˜… 4.7 Β· 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stock/camping/stuarts-wood-camping) - [The Dome Village β˜… 3.9 Β· 5.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/the-dome-village) - [Novoli Farm β˜… 4.2 Β· 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/camping/novoli-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [RHS Hyde Hall β˜… 4.6 Β· 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/attractions/rhs-hyde-hall) - [Hurley's Farm Pumpkin Forest β˜… 4.4 Β· 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/attractions/hurley-s-farm-pumpkin-forest) - [The Pumpkin Field β˜… 4.4 Β· 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/attractions/the-pumpkin-field) - [Battlesbridge Antiques Centre β˜… 4.4 Β· 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/battlesbridge/attractions/battlesbridge-antiques-centre)