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Blue Bell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
Yorkshire
Great for scenic views
North Yorkshire
Kid-friendly
North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Great for scenic views
IAN
County Durham3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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Kevin
Yorkshire2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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Rachel
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on April 20, 2025
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Claire
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on April 20, 2025
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Lorraine
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on April 19, 2025
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Tracy
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on April 11, 2025
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Fred
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on April 10, 2025
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Kevin
Yorkshire2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2025
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Emma
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on March 29, 2025
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JANETTE
Yorkshire1 review
Dined on March 28, 2025
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Blue Bell is rated 4.3 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
663 Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0JF