THE BULL INN AT CLIFTON-UPON-DUNSMORE, Clifton Upon Dunsmore - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices

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PRICE RANGE

£5.00 – £16.00

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Beer restaurants

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly, Family style

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4.5

224 reviews

Excellent

143

Very good

49

Average

18

Poor

6

Terrible

8

Hayley L

Rugby20 contributions

Top food in a lovely location

Aug 2020 • none

After seeing The Barn kitchen were running the kitchen we had to visit, we had previously had their burgers at pop up events and loved them. Have been on several occasions for burgers and Sunday roasts. Can’t fault the food, always tasty, good portion sizes, value for money. The pub itself is lovely, village location, well spaced tables and chairs to allow for social distancing and the staff friendly. We have been when there have been singers on and even some Disney princesses for those of you with children. Worth a visit!

Written 12 August 2020

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Sue Wiggins

Rugby468 contributions

Lovely atmos and food!

Feb 2024 • friends

This place has recently had a refurb and new management. We called in for lunch mid week. The staff are very welcoming and attentive and can't do enough for customers. We sat by a roaring log fire in the snug. My friend and I opted for macaroni cheese each with fries between us. The mac was the best, freshly cooked (the landlady apologised for the wait as the chef was cooking the pasta!) The fries were chunky and enough for two. This, with two soft drinks came to £18 but was off the "sides" menu. Other dishes e.g. Fish and chips £17.95 off the mains menu are a bit more expensive. We enjoyed our meal, others eating were having Valentines meals which looked very special. Recommended.

Written 16 February 2024

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Jane B

Rugby25 contributions

Tasty Sunday roast like home cooked.

Feb 2024 • family

Tasty Sunday roast like your Mum or Nan would make! Food delicious. Presentation could be improved but who cares. Also a great choice of traditional puddings. While family thoroughly enjoyed. Toddler welcomed and well catered for - good kids menu and food brought to table before adult meals. Service friendly and efficient.

Written 15 February 2024

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Christine57clifton

Rugby8 contributions

Valentine disappointment

Feb 2020 • none

Special Valentine meal advertised. Originally said 13th to 15th. I rang up and booked 13th, stating I was booking for the Valentine meal. We arrived, said we'd booked for the Valentine's meal and the lady at the bar took our drinks order and said we could sit where we liked. When she returned with the drinks she said the special meal was only on 14th, 15th. and 16th. When I booked, on 11th I was not told the meal on 13th was not going to be the Valentine special. We were disappointed, but tired and hungry so ordered from the regular menu. I asked for Liver and bacon, only to be told they weren't doing it any more. So I had a steak (expensive), which was OK, and my partner had Lasagne, which was dry and lacking in sauce. He was surprised when he came to pay the bill to find he'd been charged £2.50 for chips, which he'd been asked if he wanted. He'd assumed this was an option, not an extra. He would not have ordered chips if he'd had realized they were an extra. This turned out to be an expensive meal considering what we'd had and we won't be returning. I commented on the facebook page, but the comment was deleted and no response was received.

Written 16 February 2020

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kathymLeicestershire

43 contributions

Sunday lunch

Feb 2020 • couples

Last minute decision to eat out. Firstly have to praise the staff who were attentive and pleasant. The lunch was just about OK but the gravy was a major disappointment, thin and tasteless. Mashed potato decent consistency but sadly luke warm. Will not be returning unless they substantially up their game.

Written 22 February 2020

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Virginia@the green

Great Malvern57 contributions

Don’t go if you want food

Jul 2022 • family

Went twice last week, first time no food , second time rang ahead . Yes they are doing door until 9pm, arrive at 7.15pm , not doing food as chef has left, you can’t make it up. This pub seems to be missing a trick as they were busy so could make plenty off food orders. It feels a bit chaotic and our experience was poor as a consequence

Written 8 July 2022

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Angela O

Rugby185 contributions

Lunch meal

May 2024 • couples

At first the website said it was closed but times may change on a bank holiday . But there should be more information when it's a bank holiday . Had a lovely steak pie homemade with mash and peas very tasty and hot ,price ok . The other person had burger home made looked very tasty ,but burgers where still pink inside . It was sent back and they did give us another meal freshly cooked . Staff very helpful and friendly would do anything for you . Place lovely and clean and done out very well .

Written 7 May 2024

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Dave H

Whitchurch438 contributions

Poor quality food and poorly kept ale.

May 2022 • solo

Ended up in the Bull because no other pubs were serving food. It was a disappointment. The beer had a disinfectant taste and the food was poorly cooked and presented. Maybe a burger and chips would have been less challenging for the kitchen and more successful. I won't be going back.

Written 18 May 2022

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jaynestaffie

Rugby20 contributions

Salad heaven

Jun 2022 • friends

Visited The Bull for a lunch catch up with friends. As it was quite hot we all opted for salads. Mine was cheese salad, husband had Ceasar salad, another had chicken Ceasar salad and the fourth was steak salad. We shared cheesy chips on the side. Proper chips and the salads were amazing! Freshly prepared and didn't skimp on ingredients. Washed down with beers, Thatchers Gold cider and good natured bants with the delightful hosts! Sat in the garden but had a quick peek inside to see comfy settee zones and tables elsewhere for dining. Had a good vibe to the place and will be back. Thanks guys. J&K.

Written 18 June 2022

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Colin T

Birmingham270 contributions

No frills, but loved it.

Jun 2022 • none

Having spent over an hour jammed in a 3 mile M1 diversion, my wife and I decided to leave the motorway and look for a local pub to relax with a drink and a bite to eat. After driving through an unattractive industrial estate we drove into a small village, saw the Bull Inn and pulled into the spacious car park to the rear. Walking in through the rear door it felt as though we were stepping back into the 70s. No frills, but clean and welcoming. This is not a chain pub which has become a restaurant. This is an old fashioned “local” which serves excellent food. We were made to feel at home by the family staff. The hand pulled ale was well kept and there was a good selection. The food menu was VERY extensive and looked good. We just ordered sandwiches and sides, which did not disappoint. Very tasty, good sized portions and a very affordable price. Loved it.

Written 12 June 2022

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KW3030

5 contributions

AMAZING SERVICE AND FOOD

Mar 2020 • family

I have recently started visiting this little Gem of a pub as I am a local. I had a Sunday lunch recently and all I can say it was fantastic it was a good size portion and all freshly cooked. The lady behind the bar is called Ljndsey is a true asset to the company and one of the nicest people I have ever met. I will happily continue visiting this great pub and enjoy the ambience.

Written 1 March 2020

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177lisae

Isle of Man134 contributions

Great meal and friendly welcome

Jul 2022 • family

Lovely pub, but what a lovely greeting by the young lady with great tattoos and young chap whose doing well for his third shift. Made to feel welcome and definitely be back. Think you need a photo menu as we changed our order after seeing a salad delivered to the table next to us

Written 13 July 2022

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TomAdamo

St Erth6 contributions

Lovely Afternoon Lunch

Mar 2024 • family

We've wanted to visit this heart of the village pub for sometime, and today we got the chance. We were a party of 4 vegetarians so we were a little apprehensive about the menu choices. 2 of us opted for the Vege Sausage and Mash but changed the mash to chips, added an egg. So we had Vege Sausage, Egg and Chips. We had no issues and the meals came out lovely! My wife had the beetroot risotto and the other had Mac N Cheese as a main. All of the meals were piping hot and of a good quality. The service, music and atmosphere were also superb. We will definitely be back. If you've not been here, you really should!

Written 30 March 2024

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lady_isobel

Cambridge116 contributions

Absolutely amazing. Should not be missed.

Nov 2022 • none

I don't think I have ever had a better Sunday roast, and the value was stupendous. We had 6 types of vegetables with it. The roast pork was just fabulous. Everything was in fact, and to top it all the young people who served us were all lovely. We don't come from the area but I think people in Clifton on Dunsmore are very lucky indeed to have a pub like this available to them, I hope they give it loads of custom and that it is still there next time we are passing through!

Written 6 November 2022

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Claire R

2 contributions

A great little local!

Apr 2024 • couples

Ended up in The Bull enroute North - simply because we were hungry and it was the closest place! It was a joy to walk into a local pub that was actually buzzing and full of people. We got a warm welcome form the landlord and were quickly directed to a free table. The food was good and the decently priced :).

Written 27 April 2024

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