The Bull & Heifer

The Bull & Heifer

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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 22:00
Mon
16:00 - 22:00
Tue
16:00 - 22:00
Wed
16:00 - 22:00
Thu
16:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 0:00
Sat
12:00 - 0:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Does this restaurant offer table service?
About
The Bull and Heifer is a small but vibrant little country pub in the heart of the village of Bettws Cedewain, near Newtown. It's a traditional black and white public house, with oodles of character and charm, where you are sure of a warm welcome, whenever you arrive.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles286 reviews
Excellent
177
Very good
55
Average
27
Poor
17
Terrible
10

MumLisa66
Wolverhampton19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 friends
This was our second visit to this lovely pub and think the food was even better than the first. Between the 5 of us, we had a variety of dishes - fish and chips, bull burger, bacon chop, sweet and sour fries, chicken ‘sandwich’ all the mains were spot on - tasty, plentiful, hot, generous portions and value for money. Desserts were equally good too. You can always tell if some where’s good if it’s heaving at 3.30pm! Best to book in advance. Staff were very friendly too. Will be back.
Written 23 March 2024
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FiftyFifty5050
Montgomery921 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
I have put that we were here for lunch, because we came on a Sunday and partook of the traditional Sunday Roast, but we actually booked a table for the early evening. I did have a little nagging concern that, going in the evening after a busy Sunday lunch service, we might be getting the ends of the roasts and the kept warm sides, but my fears were completely ungrounded. We both went for Roast Pork and received large plates, stacked high, well presented and thoroughly delicious. A generous portion of meat and crackling, atop a veritable mound of vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Served piping hot, with hot plates. I really didn't think I was going to be able to finish, but the dessert menu proved too tempting and we indulged there as well. Service was friendly and attentive, without being too much and we felt very relaxed and in no rush. The menu on a Sunday is priced for either two courses or three, you would be challenged to manage three! We came away feeling very full but having thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Written 9 February 2024
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Hayley E
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 family
Lovely traditional pub with quality food and excellent service. Visited whilst on holiday and booked for two children and two adults. Children; 10 and 12, ordered from children’s menu and good food portions that they both really enjoyed. Adults menu is set on a Sunday, with two or three course options. Really impressed with all three courses which were delicious. Service had just the right balance. I would definitely recommend a visit 😊
Written 3 November 2024
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Christine
Shrewsbury2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 friends
I booked this without really knowing the place, someone had said it was good. Well that was an understatement We were a party of 4 met by a wonderful smile from Kayleigh ( not sure how she spells it) Shown to a table and drinks nos order taken. We all had a variety of starters and mains all piping hot and well presented. I asked for mine to be boxed as I simply couldn’t eat it all and knew it would be ideal in a warm roll later. The crème brûlée is worth a special mention as it was perfect. Reasonable costs but maybe the wine was slightly overpriced especially for a rural pub .the cheapest was £30 for white. Had it of been less we would have had another bottle easily. Maybe have a good housecred and white as an option. We expect to return in another week or so and take our dogs as they have an area that these are welcomed On the whole a pleasant meal and a warm reception
Written 27 March 2023
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Rebcca Taylor
Hi Christine, Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your visit! Our apologies, wine prices should have been explained to you better - I think the wines you have seen are the more expensive that we have on offer. We have a range of house wines that are available by the glass that vary in price, aswell as bottles that start at around £19. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kind regards, Rebecca (Front of House Coordinator)
Written 28 March 2023
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mbird99
Norwich10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
Whilst staying in the local area, we visited the Bull and Heifer for dinner on Saturday evening having booked the table on line a few days earlier. The public bar area was very busy with locals (a good sign) who were very friendly but we were served quickly and shown to our table in the restaurant area. The pub is a very old building and has been decorated in a manner very sympathetic to the age of the place with a great atmosphere. The food was excellent, so good infact that we booked in for Sunday lunch the following day, which was also extremely good. The staff are very friendly and efficient, food was great, drinks were good. There was nothing we didn't like and just wish more local pubs were run like this. Just one minor word of warning though, the ladies toilets are upstairs, so those with mobility issues might want to check with the pub if there is an accessible loo available.
Written 28 September 2023
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Voyage08448193706
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 family
A great find in the Welsh countryside. It’s a proper traditional pub with amazing food. The quality and presentation was exceptional. The kids meals are hearty enough for bigger kids also which is a great bonus for a family of four. A huge well done to this establishment for hitting the nail on the head for a true countryside pub. 👌👏
Written 28 October 2024
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DesRB
Menai Bridge126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 friends
Four of us spent a very pleasant and relaxing evening having dinner at the Bull & Heifer recently. There is a large car park at the back, so there was no need to park on the road. We received a warm welcome, and the tables were well-spaced out in the dining area – so many pubs these days have cramped seating areas and fit in as many diners as possible, meaning more noise! Noise levels throughout the building here were pleasantly minimal. All the food was of a high standard (we had three courses), and there was a good choice of drinks. The staff were very helpful in ensuring that any food intolerances were managed correctly. We can certainly recommend the Bull & Heifer as a good place for dining. Also, it is probably the nearest restaurant to Gregynog Hall (just 10 minutes’ drive away), where we were staying overnight.
Written 20 May 2024
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Angela W
Llanbrynmair43 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 friends
This is a charming old pub in a pretty village with good food and friendly staff. I chose beef shin which I enjoyed, but I would have liked more saute potatoes and vegetables, as they were more of a garnish to the dish than a portion served separately. This meant I was still hungry so had to have a sticky toffee pudding! Perhaps that's the idea. If you have a good appetite you might have to order an extra side dish, but that would of course make the meal more expensive. The wine is good, which makes a welcome change from most pubs who just concentrate on the beer. I enjoyed a very flavourful sauvignon blanc, and had to exercise self control not to have another.
Written 16 December 2023
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Old Cheshire Cheese
Cheshire30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 family
A very warm welcome from friendly and efficient staff. Nice, clean comfortable interior. A good range of dishes at reasonable prices and all well presented and good quality. The house Malbec was superb and a perfect accompaniment to the superb bacon chop I had. My guest enjoyed a very good battered cod with the usual accompaniments and this was also of a very high standard. Portions were generous and satisfying. All in all a great place for a meal on any occasion.
Written 2 October 2023
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Whites
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Can’t speak highly enough about this pub, warm welcoming friendly atmosphere, the staff are the best, the food is absolutely amazing, living in South wales we have a huge choice of restaurants near us in Cardiff and we have tried many but nothing has come close this place. luckily for us we have family living in the village they know we have to visit here when we stay and quite a few times. Just to add a venue in a small village near us won best pub/restaurant in Wales the bull and hiefer beats it hands down.
Written 29 August 2023
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TigerCME
Rochdale72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 family
The Bull and Heifer is an excellent example of a really good dog friendly village pub… We are a family with two children (8 and 10) travelling with our four legged friend. The pub was warm and cosy with a lovely log fire burning and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive and it really was a nice place to spend a few hours. We had the Salt Baked Beetroot and Goats Cheese, Tempura Pheasant and Tempura Chicken for starters. Cumberland Sausage, Root Veg Pie, Pan Roasted Chicken and Chicken Loaded Fries for mains. With the children having Bueno ice cream for dessert. All the food was excellent, well seasoned, well cooked and the portion sizes were perfect. There were no negatives with the location, meal or service and we will definitely be returning the next time we are visiting the area.
Written 23 February 2024
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nsummers
Abermule70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
After the flood, the pubrestaurant have pulled out all the stops to get operating again and they've done a great job. It's good to be back! We had Sunday lunch today. just a main course and some drinks. The roast beef dinner was perfect as usual, just the right amount of pink in the meat and fresh, delicious, perfectly seasoned veg. I was tempted, but there was something new on the menu - tempura battered chicken chilli burger. - Oh it was stunning. Not your usual Sunday lunch, but perfect!
Written 5 November 2023
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nsummers
Abermule70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
I’m a regular and the Bull never disappoints. Always a pleasure to dine there and it’s a highlight for family and friends visiting us from south Wales. They nail everything on the menu. Portion size, freshness, taste, quality, presentation. Always bang on. The management and staff are a pleasure and they seem genuinely pleased to serve you. It’s difficult to call out any menu highlights, because everything is so good, but for me the beef, lamb kofta and chicken burgers are stunning. The loaded fries are melt in your mouth amazing. Both the bar tariff and menu prices are more than reasonable considering cost increases and inflation. Highly recommended for any occasion.
Written 28 August 2023
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missmiw28
Dolgellau5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
A lovely cosy little country pub with first class food. Couldn't recommend this beautiful little place enough. Great food, well presented and delicious. Would recommend the Beetroot starter and the salt and pepper pheasant bites 👌🏻The service was great too with friendly staff and we had a lovely, cosy table next to a warm fire. No faults. Great night celebrating our anniversary and will 100% be returning for every other anniversary hopefully 🥂 Thank you.
Written 13 November 2023
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Heather
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
Stunning food. The best lamb I’ve ever tasted and some really different menu items (loaded fries with pheasant!) and it was all incredible. The ingredients tasted such a high quality. Service was great and very attentive. Would give more than a 5 star if I could as the prices are so reasonable too!
Written 28 March 2024
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