Out & About Summer 2021

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Out&About food and drink

There’s a fresh, friendly vibe at The Six Bells at Beenham and owner and chef Luke, and manager Livvie are looking forward to welcoming you

child-friendly family estab- lishment that is light and airy inside, with a relaxing garden area around the back – and that’s actly the effect th new owner Luke Woods wanted t create. Luke, who London, lives ov the pub with his and two dogs an wanted to create a place that first and foremost provides a focal point for the o has moved to the area from

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village of Been- ham, but is also a destination site for lovers of a go meal and a drink friends. His manager Livvie Pierro has worked alongside Luke to create the new look and they want to encourage people to ‘come and try us out’. The Six Bells has had a com- plete makeover, both inside and out. In the garden, many of the shrubs have been cut back to make room for 20 tables as well as a covered, heated area. And with a view across open fields it’s the perfect place to relax. Inside, there is a large screen in place for the Euros, with plenty of beer on tap to wel- come customers wanting to share the football experience. The pub currently serves ‘pub food’ both lunchtime and od out with

evening, with a squid dish being a particular favourite, along with the homemade burgers. At lunchtime in particular, you’ve got to be quick to snap up one of the ploughman’s platters or the fish platter. Luke is keen on sourcing all his ingredients locally and ‘cooking what is growing’ and is looking forward to opening up the restaurant soon to pro- vide a fine dining experience.

Since reopening, as lockdown restrictions have eased, The Six Bells has built up a steady trade and established a band of regulars, as well as visitors from outside the area. Luke said: “We just want everyone to feel welcome here.” l The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham T: 01189 713368 E: info@thesixbells. co.uk www.thesixbells.co.uk

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