Here is just a little info to let you get to know us better...
Here is little potted history of our pub and the local area... if you have a spare minute or two and maybe a cup of tea (or is that a G&T), we think it's well worth read.
If you'd like to put a name to a face, allow us to introduce you to the crew...
Deputy Manager
Commonly known as 'Harps', Harps has recently joined us as our new Deputy Manager! The kindest guy you will ever meet who is always on hand to help and support his team. If he is not grafting in the pub, you might find him eating out with his Fiance, or watching Japanese Manga or Anime. With 15 years in retail, then 3 years in hospitality, we are thrilled that he has decided to settle into the Bell family.
Deputy Manager
Charlotte joined us in August 2025 with a wide amount of experience in hospitality. From her parents owning a pub from a young age, she has hospitality in her blood and knows what she’s doing! On her time off, she loves to travel, seeing nearly all of Europe with her partner… very impressive! She also loves a cheeky bit of Sims4!
Assistant Manager
No one is 100% sure if Chloe is ever joking or not, her humour is dryer than the Sahara Desert, but we are pretty sure she likes it here. Always behind the bar, she will pour you a pint quicker than you can ask for it! If you don't see her behind the bar, she's probably in front of it with a pint of Aspall's in hand (that's why we know she likes it here!).
Assistant Manager
Callum came to the Bell at the end of 2025, joining us from one of our sister pubs as Assistant Manager. Since joining us he has settled in brilliantly, is a great addition to the team.
Outside of work, he's a keen car enthusiast and can often be found admiring - or driving - his very cool BMW. When he's not behind the wheel, he enjoys spending his free time on the golf course or watching football. A valued member of the team, we're lucky to have him with us!
Trainee Assistant Manager
At the start of 2026, Amelia got promoted from Supervisor to Trainee Assistant Manager after proving she is more than capable and ready to take the next step. New year, new role! Amelia loves her music and going to concerts, on her downtime she is probably at home with her partner Chloe, looking after their cat Lenny and watching movies. We love having Amelia on the team and we are very proud of her!
Trainee Assistant Manager
Liss joined us August 2025 after 6 years in hospitality, previously working at The Navigation, Lap worth and a private catering company. Liss loves music and going to gigs on her off time. If she is not working, she will also be looking after her 2 turtles and 1 gecko! How cool is that! We love having her on the team and sure she will be a hit with the locals!
Supervisor
Shell is our newest addition to the management team, bringing 24 years of hospitality experience working in award winning establishments, we are glad to have her knowledge and experience here at the Bell. If Shell is not working you might find her spending time with her English Bulldog, 'Jazz' or snuggled up on the sofa watching anything True Crime related!
Bar/Waiting
We were given a couple of different photos to use for Sandy, but we think this one sums her up the most! The first to put her hand up to try anything, it's a shame her gorgeous face is hidden by the mask but there is no doubt you would recognise her from working on the floor.
Bar/Waiting
Jess has worked at the Bell for nearly two years. If she is not serving you breakfast, she will be looking after her two little boys, who are full of personality, just like her! You will most likely see her with sunglasses on chilling in the garden. A great addition to the team... the start of the weeks and early mornings are that bit easier with Jess about.
Bar/Waiting
Ann-Marie is an absolute whippet, you might recognise her from serving you breakfast or whizzing around the floor on any given day! When Ann-Marie isn't running (and talking) at 100000mph, she is stopping off at the Bell for a drink - after a cycle!
Bar/Waiting
Shane has been with us since the start of 2025, he is a great addition to the team, pouring your pints or serving your table! Shane is a lover of the gym, or looking after his niece and dog. You might catch him having a pint with the Chefs after work discussing his love of football, specifically, Man United!
Bar/Waiting
Evie joined us more recently and has been a great addition to the team. Always smiling and offering to help we love having her around. Evie is about to go into her final year of Sixth Form, so when she is not busy with her A-Levels, or doing anything motorsport related, you might find her serving you food! Evie is also a 'Black Belt' in Karate, so watch out!
Bar/Waiting
Harry joined us at the start of 2025 and has been growing his confidence from food runner to now serving a section. Harry is a season ticket holder for Aston Villa and tries to go to every home and away game that he can. He also loves watching and playing darts or playing video games to chill out. Harry always has a smile on his face and is happy to help wherever needed!
Admin Coordinator
You might remember Bea from when she used to be Assistant Manager here, now, when she is not planning her next travels or studying you will find her tucked away in the office doing the marketing for the pub. As the photo shows, you will generally find her with a drink in hand when she's not at work!
Bar/Waiting
Lily moved to the area from Birmingham. She loves to horse ride, which she has been doing for over 3 years, but music is definitely her passion with the "taste of a middle aged man" (how she puts it not us!), going to see live bands keeps her busy while not at school or work. We are so pleased to have her join the Bell family.
Bar/Waiting
Freya is a familiar face around the pub, and we're absolutely delighted to have her back. Having just returned from more than six months of travelling around Asia, she's brought home plenty of incredible memories and stories from her adventures.
When she's not busy looking after our guests, Freya also volunteers at Compton Verney, reflecting the kind, caring nature that makes her such a valued member of our team. We're very pleased to welcome her back to the Bell!
Senior Sous Chef
Ricky has been in hospitality for years and has been a great addition to Team Bell. He is a family man, who loves to have a laugh. When he is not working you can find him playing football, watching football, or discussing football with the other lads at work.
Sous Chef
Ben has grown up in the Midlands and worked predominantly in fine dining hotel restaurants in the Cotswolds. Although his original expertise was in pastry, he crossed over to the savoury side of cooking some years ago as he felt that would make him a more complete chef. In his spare time, he has a passion for nature and wild places, travel and photography.
Junior Sous Chef
Jeavon (Jev) is joined us in March of 2025 as a Chef de Partie after roughly 10 years of being in the kitchen. Jev likes to spend his spare time, raving, gaming, or going to the cinema. He loves his dog and might see him sat at the bar after shift with a 'Purity Lawless' in hand!
Chef
There isn’t a place where this man hasn’t lived or worked. However we’re lucky to have him here now! Having just moved nearer his Brummy roots from our sister pub the Highdown, Worthing.
If Dan’s not at work, he’s probably holding up the bar with a Peroni in his hand.
Chef de Partie
Katie joined the Bell family in February of 2025, she has slotted right in with her warming personality, putting a smile on everyones face. Katie has been a chef since 2019, took a year out with a career change and decided she missed hospitality so came back! We are so glad she has landed at the Bell!
If Katie isn't working she will be at the gym, spending time with her cats or laughing!
Gardener/Maintenance Person
Lorraine (left) is the wonderful, creative mum of our land-lady, Phoebe (right). When she is not enjoying spending time with Phoebe and the newest addition to their family; Baby Reggie, you might see her decorating the chalkboards in the pub, transforming the standard boards into gorgeous, artistic pieces. We love having her pop in, always with a smile on her face and up for a lovely chat or to lend a helping hand with pretty much anything!
Cleaner
From Waiting Crew to Housekeeping with Kitchen Porter in between (and at one point all together!) what can Cherise not do? Always with a smile on her face, early mornings are that bit easier when she is around. Having worked at the pub for 5 years, she knows everyone and everything! If she is not at work, she is most likely walking her dog and spending time outside.
Cleaner
Ferdy, originally from Madeira, has a wealth of housekeeping knowledge that she has been using at the Bell for over 4 years now. She keeps the pub shining and is always up for helping the team in different ways. A hard worker and full of character, it's hard not to laugh in the early hours of the morning when she is about!
