The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell is a village pub just outside Stamford, serving food alongside local ales and a full bar. Dogs are welcome inside the bar area, where tables are laid and food is served throughout the week. The kitchen runs Tuesday to Sunday, with a menu that leans Italian and a strong reputation among local diners.

The bar is open from 6pm on Mondays and from lunchtime on most other days, with full food service Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch. It's the sort of stop where your dog can settle under the table while you work through a plate of pasta and a glass of something cold.

Useful for walkers heading east from Stamford, or anyone looking for a proper meal in a dog-friendly pub setting. The bar-area policy means you're not exiled to a corridor and the village location keeps things quiet outside peak times.