Bull Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service by Kim, Chloe, Elle, Astrid, Natalie and Harry was perfect."
• "They were always available when we wanted them and everything was delivered together."
• "Service was fantastic, I was greeted at the door and offered table service or regular service."
• "Hannah was great!! Top service made me feel welcomed helped me with my food choice and sauce."
• "Very good service and great value for the family."
• "The waitress was efficient in taking orders."
• "Service by Kim & Jade was superb & attentive."
• "Excellent service & the food was amazing."
• "Super friendly staff. Made us all feel so welcome."
• "The staff go above and beyond and are so friendly, All the family loves coming to the Bull."
• "We arrived without booking. Was immediately seen to by friendly staff."
• "Seems to be doing all the right things covid wise."

Cons:

• "Slightly faltering start, had a wait for drinks."
• "Waited ages for a cup of tea, only 2 members of staff serving, was quite busy."
• "Waited 20 minutes to be seen at the bar, then waited an hour and a half for burnt, dry, and what appeared to be recooked food."
• "Our drinks were forgotten, we had to ask for them again."
• "Not asked once how everything was, even when clearing the plates."
• "Not one member of staff came over to us to keep us updated and informed."
• "Service was extremely slow and the food was terrible."
• "Staff miserable, not a happy waiter or waitress anywhere."
• "Rude staff and cold food."
• "On arrival waited 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged, not even a smile."
• "Long wait for the bill."
• "Absolutely disgusting manager."
• "The service at this place was terrible most waitresses walking around in their own world."
• "The staff never made eye contact or smiled during taking the order and really looked like he didn't want to be there."
• "No one came round whilst we were eating to check to see how the food was or if we would like another drink."
• "When we informed two members of staff the problem with the cups and saucers, they both said 'Ha ha, yeah, we know'."
• "The younger of the two waiting staff, dressed in jeans and t-shirt, obviously didn't want to be there."
• "The barmaid rolled her eyes and asked what I wanted."
• "No friendly welcome when you order a drink, seemed like it was too much effort for them to even be there."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everyone was very pleased with their meals."
• "The kitchen team of Craig H and Ronnie who provided well cooked meals, hot meals."
• "Surprised with the quality of the steak and ale pie. Very tasty and a good size."
• "The lamb was gorgeous. Truly phenomenal."
• "Great food, very good service and great value for the family."
• "I've always found the food to be very good."
• "Gluten free peeps rejoice... the food was great!"
• "The meat, veg and especially the Yorkshires being delicious."
• "The food was really tasty with a varied selection to choose from."
• "Food was good, hot & tasty."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."
• "Food was fantastic gonna pop back in for curry night next time."
• "Nice food and a good selection of alcoholic drinks."
• "We enjoyed a delicious lunch here on Sunday. The roast dinner my husband ordered was also very tasty."
• "Food is good and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Chips almost cold, batter very oily, the fish very mushie."
• "Has to be one of the poorest Sunday roasts I have had... Potatoes dry and undercooked."
• "The food had very small chip portions, and there was quite a wait for the food to be bought out."
• "The feta avocado pickled red onion on sour dough open sandwich... not worth the money."
• "Children's pizza was microwaved, tasteless and the base hard as a rock."
• "Fish batter not crispy and chips overdone."
• "Food quality has dropped immensely... it's basically pub grub but for high dining prices."
• "Gravy tasted like water and beef was tough."
• "Food was bland and uninspiring."
• "The food was terrible, the gammon was like rubber."
• "The worst roast I've ever had. The veg was old and re-heated."
• "Food looked good but was cold."
• "Salad was brown and when a fresh one was requested it was met with a sigh."
• "Food quality poor, sent back a burnt pizza and the replacement wasn’t much better."
• "The lasagne was disgusting, tasted like it had been microwaved for a week."
• "The burgers are bland and greasy."
• "The 'medium' steak was more like well-done and chewy."
• "Very poor quality food, everything seemed to be cooked from frozen."
• "The fish was undercooked and the chips soggy."
• "A 40-minute wait for two roast dinners which were cold and unappetizing when they arrived."

Ambiance/Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere."
• "Nice, cozy pub, very clean and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines."
• "The ambiance was very welcoming and family-friendly."
• "Ambiance in the pub is lovely and cozy."
• "Very comfortable surroundings."
• "The atmosphere was relaxing and conducive to a pleasant evening."
• "Atmosphere was great, we sat in the booth and it was very cozy."
• "Very cozy and traditional setting."
• "The atmosphere is always great, especially during the live music nights."
• "The decor and lighting were perfect for a Sunday lunch."

Cons:

• "The music was too loud."
• "It was cold inside, they really needed the heating on."
• "The pub lacks atmosphere."
• "Seating was uncomfortable, and it was quite dirty."
• "The ambiance was dull and the lighting was too bright."
• "The place looked tired and in need of some TLC."
• "Despite being a nice building, the interior feels a bit sterile and unwelcoming."
• "Atmosphere was lacking, felt more like a cafeteria than a cozy pub."
• "Toilets were dirty and looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in a while."
• "Loud and noisy, couldn't have a conversation without shouting."
• "The outdoor seating area was very unkempt."
• "The dining area was so dark we needed our phone torches to read the menu."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Great food, very good service and great value for the family."
• "Nice food and a good selection of alcoholic drinks."
• "The specials are especially good value for money."
• "Reasonable prices for what you get."
• "Food is good and reasonably priced."
• "The early bird specials are a bargain."
• "For the quality of the food, the price was very fair."
• "Kids eat free on Sundays which is great value."

Cons:

• "Not worth the money at all."
• "Prices have gone up but the quality has gone down."
• "Overpriced for what you get."
• "Expensive for the portion sizes."
• "The cost didn't reflect the quality of the food or service."
• "Drinks were a bit pricey."
• "For the price we paid, I expected much better."
• "They seem to be cutting corners yet the prices are high."
• "Value for money has decreased while prices have increased."