The BellIN STUDHAM
Good food, a warm welcome and a beautiful corner of the countryside. Make yourself at home.
The Bell in Studham is the winner of Best Country Pub 2025 – Bedfordshire in the SME Southern Enterprise Awards.
A proud moment for Phil, Nikki and the team — and a lovely reason to raise a glass with everyone who makes The Bell what it is.
Come and celebrate with us ↗Award confirmed by SME News — view the winner’s listing ↗
For more than 500 years, this Grade II listed pub has been part of the landscape of Studham. Today, Phil, Nikki and the team keep its spirit alive with homemade favourites, local real ales and the easy warmth of a proper village pub.
A quiet drink in the Study Bar. A leisurely lunch with friends. A family catch-up around the table. There’s always a reason to settle in at The Bell.
Step inside for original beams, an inglenook fireplace and familiar faces — or head outside and take in the views across Studham Common.
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Phil’s homemade pies, fish with triple cooked chips and all the favourites you come back for.
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Fresh dough pizzas, hearty pasta and relaxed dining. Just add your favourite company.
Pizza & pasta ↗
A full English, eggs on toast or something sweet. Please call to confirm breakfast service before visiting.
The breakfast menu ↗Joining us for a roast? Explore our roast menu, with vegetarian options too. Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements.
Discover our roasts ↗
Find a spot in the garden, take in the open views and let the afternoon unfold. The perfect stop after a walk, a cycle or a day exploring nearby Whipsnade and Dunstable Downs.
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Crafts, a lucky dip and fun activities. Free kids’ Halloween pizza with an adult meal.
Discover Halloween ↗
Prizes to be won, 2-for-1 sausage and mash, and sparklers for a charity donation.
Discover Guy Fawkes ↗Explore our Christmas menu, available from 3 December, and plan a festive get-together. Then round off the year with Tony Bignell, live on New Year’s Eve.
Christmas menu ↗New Year at The Bell ↗
Gather your team for an evening of questions, good company and friendly competition at The Bell.
Please call 01582 872460 to confirm availability and reserve your table. Food discount excludes the 2-for-1 pizza offer.
Birthdays, family get-togethers and remembering someone special. From a table with friends to a buffet gathering, our team can help you make it personal.
We cater for small celebrations and buffets of up to approximately 40 guests, subject to availability. Get in touch to talk through your plans.
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Join the team at The Bell in Studham. We have part-time and full-time opportunities in the kitchen and front of house.
Explore our vacancies ↗Bring your kitchen experience to our award-winning country pub.
A friendly welcome, a positive attitude and a passion for great service.
View Christmas & New Year opening times ↗
Monday & Thursday food: 12–2.30pm and from 5pm. Breakfast service and opening hours may vary; please phone before travelling.
Please call to reserve a table. Garden tables are first come, first served. Dogs are welcome in the Study Bar and garden; please keep them on a lead.
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