The Five Bells is Stanbridge's local 400 year old country pub and eating house. The original character of the building is enhanced by rich blush-coloured walls, reclaimed timber furniture and low beamed ceilings and the comfort of the adjacent dining area balances beautifully with the homely and intimate style of the lounge bar.

The dishes on the English menu are all created using fresh, local produce, including char-grilled meat and fish supplemented by a range of traditional specials. Expect to find lamb steak on a minted pea mash and seared albacore tuna from Scotland. They also offer a fantastic chateaubriand, a huge chunk of best fillet steak for two to share. Desserts include the gooey chocolate fondant and a twist on the classic black forest trifle.

There is always a good range of wine, lagers and real ale to complement the food you order. In the summer the pub gardens play host to open air barbeques, al fresco dining and lazy afternoon drinking.