Popped in at 8.45 to see if we could get a table t...

Popped in at 8.45 to see if we could get a table that night for dinner as my fiance had been working late and wanted to take me out for dinner as I had a stressful few days so as I drive past twice a day and the website looked friendly and food menu looked good I suggested here- that was a big mistake!
Only one member of staff behind the bar was visible although we could hear other staff somewhere in the building laughing and chatting. Stood at the bar for ten minutes while the barman chatted to people who pronounced themselves as regulars and served them as slowly as possible -felt a bit sorry for the people who had been waiting at the bar when we arrived on the other side as it seemd unlikely they would ever get served! Had to inturrupt the conversation to ask if we could have dinner, was told rather brusquely - the kitchen is closed. End of conversation. We weren't told what times the kitchen is open (this is also not advertised on the website) and as it had taken us a considerable amount of time just to get this response we left. I work in the area and was looking for a new place to take clients and other visitors but I certainly won't be going back to the Six Bells - we were made to feel very unwelcome and like we were a total inconvenience! Not what I expected from the friendly signs outside so very disappointed and won't be back - I prefer places that actually want to serve their customers!