The Bluebell Inn can be found in the picturesque, North Essex village of Hempstead, on the B1054 between the historic town of Saffron Walden and the village of Steeple Bumpstead, close to the Suffolk border. The Stokes family took over The Bluebell after being closed for 18 months. The premises were completely refurbished and re-opened in May 2003.

We offer the ambience and simplicity of a traditional English Country Pub. As well as a spacious bar, we have a separate dining room, cosy snug and garden room, each room with welcoming log fires in the winter.

Outside there are 3 patio areas on different levels, leading to spacious gardens with a fenced children’s play area and an ample car park. There is a grassed area to the front of the pub with more picnic tables and further off road parking.

We are able to offer facilities for private parties, birthdays, weddings etc. social events or business meetings.

Every Tuesday night (and sometimes Wednesdays) we hold a music night, see below for our list of events. On the evenings reserved for 'Free Music Sessions' we welcome all singers/musicians. Please come along and join in. Spectators are also welcome!