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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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All reviews steak and kidney pie cheesecake ice cream the pub for sunday lunch tube station forest walk home made bar staff fast service to celebrate my birthday excellent food beer garden specials board my mum danielle ales
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Poor lunch was had. The soup and sandwich option which I've had before was very disappointing this time round. The soup bowl has shrunk to half the size it was. Also the thin cut bread and a few fish fingers thrown in was poor. Great...staff as usual but half the food for same price is not on.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Lunch was very good and enjoyed every bit of it. The desserts was excellent and had a good atmosphere all around. The staff were friendly and chatty. Food came up on time and cooked well.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

We had a family party at The Bull for my father in laws 80th birthday. The whole event from start to finish was absolutely brilliant. Sally, Steve and their team were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The buffet was absolutely lovely, plentiful...and tasty, lots to go around. I’d recommend The Bull for any type of event, a party, Sunday roast or just for a drink, a really friendly place to relax or celebrate with family and friends. Thanks to everyone for making our party such a success.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Just home from a family lunch to celebrate a sister’s visit from America. We were a large group - 19 - and were looked after extremely well - really impressive as the pub was really busy. Service was great - no hanging around - food...was delicious, and all of the staff were truly friendly and helpful. Many thanks to all.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent service, food was lovely, plenty of variety for different pallets and atmosphere perfect. Really pleased we chose this for father in laws 70th birthday staff couldn't do enough

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

Fantastic pub we have been going for five years. The food and service are superb. Great staff and they always make you welcome and feel special.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Great roast lunch, it’s very popular and we can see why. Good service and the restaurant was well run by Danielle who was so helpful and friendly.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

Four of us went to The Bull for Sunday Lunch. I must say that I was impressed with our various waitresses. They were all hard-working, polite and efficient and it was busy. Three out of the four of us thoroughly enjoyed lunch. I found it...ok, but nothing special. Starter size was small for £9.50. Main was a good-sized portion. Desserts quite small. Although the food was presented nicely, for me there was just something about my starter & main that I did not enjoy. Cannot really put my finger on it, but neither of these first two courses went down well and I felt sick afterwards. Let mew make it clear, the food was fresh and definitely not off - but it laid on me and wasn't the best taste I'd experienced. Would we go again? I think the three others probably would, but personally I would not. Well done to the waitresses though.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Had wonderful Sunday Roast today. Hot fresh and delicious would definitely recommend. Would advise to book in advance.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023 via mobile

Popped in for a cheeky drink and was happy to see some craft beers on tap which were delicious! Didn’t try the food but their menu looked great. Staff very friendly and attentive

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here yesterday. Took some friends who had not been there for a long time. We had the haddock and chips which was delicious. Our friends had chicken pie and Poached Salmon, both were apparently delicious. Only two for desserts and...they did not disappoint. Both had the fruit crumble I had custard and Pat had ice cream with hers. One of the best crumble I have had. Great value and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you Danielle for organising everything including the table. Service was great. Will return very shortly xMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Kelly Gould, Marketing at The Bull, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2023

Many thanks Kevin, I've passed your kind words on to the team including Danielle and Sally the owner who makes the crumbles! Glad you enjoyed your visit! Kelly x

Reviewed 23 July 2023

Visited here last year and was not disappointed, due to go again at Christmas but due to one persons health problem at the time we had to cancel, visited again on 22nd, and if possible it was even better than our last meal there, the...pub and restaurant were very busy, so a little bit of a wait for the main course, but that was not a problem, food was hot and the portions were great, and the ice cream desserts were large and wonderful, going back again, great value for the money too.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 June 2023

This place is lovely! The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great! The food is amazing! And I would much rather go here than the vic!!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 17 May 2023

Have been here on numerous occasions / lovely pub with good food - but it’s always so cold inside / today it was warmer outside in the beer garden than inside - not good. My Mum and Dad won’t come with us as it’s so...cold - please turn the heater on - we were so miserable and left before ordering desertMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 8 May 2023 via mobile

Absolutely outstanding home cooked food, the chicken pie was the best I have ever had Fast service friendly staff 5/5 experience

Date of visit: May 2023
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Not sure I suggest you give them a call to ask. I didn't see any dogs the evening I went but that doesn't mean they aren't.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4