The Old Bell Inn is one of those pubs you walk by and think \""man that place looks cool, I really need to check that out some day\"" and then you forget and never end up going.  \nFortunately for me, Newington is now local-ish for me and The Man and I decided to start exploring.  \n\nThe Old Bell is just as cool on the inside as it looks from outside.  The walls are wood panneled, the ceiling is interesting, and the seating is plentiful and comfortable.  I think I even recall a fireplace in the back.  \n\nIt has an average selection of beers (though another reviewer mentioned that it hosts a beer festival which will have to be a must-visit for me next time it's on) and some wobbly tables, but it's a great wee pub with a lot of character.\n\nI was immensely hungry when we were there and the kitchen was producing some seriously impressive looking food, but we decided we wanted to visit a proper restaurant for the evening so all I was able to do was look, and decide that next time we're here I'm definitely going to try the grub.