Six Bells at Newdigate, The

The Bells, as it is generally referred to, is a quaint, old pub abuzz with conversation. The crackling embers from its fireplace their celebrity cat complete the picture homely comfort. The timber-framed pub's history dates back to the seventeenth century and it owes its name to the six bells cast at St. Peter's church nearby. Over the years, the pub has welcomed several changes, which include a fifty-seat restaurant that can be remodelled into a skittle alley. The dining area is to the rear of the pub and the multi-level brick and wooden floor bar provides several well-knit, cosy areas to drink. They also have a playground in the backyard to keep children entertained.

The blackboard menu offers traditional homemade treats such as steak and ale pie and Sussex bacon pudding, as well as dishes that are more varied like hot and sour bream fillet with noodles and oriental mushrooms. The meat and vegetables are locally sourced wherever possible. Vegetarians have no reason to be concerned about being catered for, as the restaurant offers choices like wild mushroom tarts with chilli jam and goat's cheese and asparagus and white wine risotto. The children's menu includes smaller portions of most adult meals. They serve beer from Hall and Woodhouse, including Badger and Tanglefoot.

They also organise themed food weeks, which reflect the speciality of the region. The pub's celebrated country theme 'Around the World in 80 Days' pays tribute to cuisines from various countries. They have some good news for bowling addicts - the skittles alley is up. Six Bells pre-books for groups between twenty and forty people, and can cater to lunchtime and evening parties.