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The Bell at Yarpole

A distinctly different pub owned and managed by the community for the community in the stunning black and white village of Yarpole, North Herefordshire.
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Food, beer and atmosphere

Food menus

The Bell at Yarpole is a community owned pub in the stunning black and white village of Yarpole, located midway between the market towns of Ludlow and Leominster. Currently run by the community, and a team of enthusiastic volunteers. The pub is closed on a Monday & Tuesday (apart from Bank Holidays and special events). Join us for a games and social evening on Wednesday evenings; often accompanied by live folk music. Open from 5pm on Wednesday & Thursday. Open from midday, serving lunches, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Evening meals available from 6pm.

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Ales, ciders and outstanding wines.

Local lagers, ales and ciders are available on tap. We have recently teamed up with Wye Valley Brewery as our lead brewer. We have their pale ale, Fandango, their stout, Nightjar and their lager, 1985 all available on draught. We also stock Gasping Goose; a local cider from Newton Court just south of Leominster. Guest ales are also available, different beers from our local producers The Ludlow Brewing Company Three Tuns, Hobsons and Wye Valley.

We are located in the heart of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. A stones throne from many beautiful walks, including the gorgeous Fish Pool Valley, National Trust sites, and treasures like Ludlow Castle. The Yarpole circular walk can be started and finished at the Bell. Yarpole Bell Tower, next to St Leonard’s church, is one of the oldest timber frame structures in England. It was erected in 1187.

We are happy to welcome motorhomes and camper vans on our off-road car park behind the pub. We require stopover guests to use the pub in some capacity – with a recommended minimum spend of £20 for use of our facilities.

Facilities in the village include an award winning community Shop and Post Office. There is also a Gallery Café in the church. Both the Shop and the Gallery café are run by volunteers.

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News & Events at the Bell
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Thursday at the Bell

On Thursday, 19th February we will be having a Pizza Night. There will be a choice of pizzas. Margarita. Bacon and brie and red onion, Or a vegetarian option of peppers, mushroom and red onion. Or build your own with a mixture of ingredients. There is the option to either eat in or you can enjoy a takeaway. Served between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. On Thursday, 26th February we are hosting a Thai Evening. Enjoy a selection of Thai dishes. Green Chicken curry, King Prawn Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles vegetarian) Yam Thai salad (Vegetarian). Served with Thai fried rice and spicy Thai prawn crackers At the special price of £17.50 per person. We will not be serving our normal menu on these Thursdays.

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15 February 2026
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Winter Opening at the Bell at Yarpole.

We have changed our opening hours for the winter months. We will no longer open on a Friday lunchtime. If you are a group of more than 6 people please contact us and we will be delighted to accommodate you. Our other opening hours have not changed. We offer a warm welcome! We will review our opening hours after Easter.

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31 January 2026
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Sunday Lunch at the Bell at Yarpole.

Sunday lunch at the Bell at Yarpole is a special occasion and is served from 12midday until 3pm. There is a choice of roasts, a fish special and always a vegetarian option. Your meal comes with a selection of at least five freshly cooked vegetables. We look forward to welcoming you. Please browse our menu. We recommend booking to avoid disappointment!

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1 August 2025
Events

A special Celebration? A birthday? A unique Event? Let the team at the Bell take the strain.

Use our wonderful 17th century pub as the centre piece of your special event. If the weather is good guests can spill out onto our lovely garden area. Take over the whole building if you are a large group. Or just use our original timber framed Cider Barn for your special celebration. We can supply the cider too! From birthdays to anniversary parties and weddings, it’s always a great feeling to bring people together over food and drinks. It is something we take pride in doing well. We can cater for groups of all sizes; up to 50 people for a full sit down meal. Meet with us to plan every aspect of your event. Start the process by completing the online enquiry form. If your event is on a Monday or Tuesday when we are normally closed; don’t worry! We can still make arrangements for your event.

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15 July 2025

Find the Bell

Yarpole is located midway between the market towns of Ludlow and Leominster, and close to the nearby National Trust property, Croft Castle. The separate Bell Tower, next to St Leonard’s church in Yarpole, dating from 1187 is a must to see when visiting the village.

We are an ideal starting point for the Yarpole circular walk, over Bircher Common and through Fishpool Valley. There are several local cycle routes.

We are available to host and cater all of your private function needs from anniversary parties to birthdays or even weddings.
Please contact us to discuss your needs.