Bull Inn Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Lovely staff, a couple of things needed improving with the food, but when mentioned, solutions given."
• "Staff tried super hard to make us feel welcome and went out of their way to deduct the voucher my fellow diner had."
• "The service was very friendly and we had a nice meal."
• "A friendly welcoming place to eat."
• "Very helpful staff, good atmosphere and good beer."
• "Service was lovely and Mary made it even better, so well mannered and just a genuinely lovely person."
• "Our waiting staff were helpful and attentive."
• "Always a good service by their lovely staff."
• "Friendly staff who directed us as appropriate."
• "The service and staff were great, attentive without being in your face."
• "Wonderful pub and restaurant. Friendly staff, lovely food."

Cons:

• "On arrival was not greeted, no staff available and then finally shown to our table."
• "Very poor experience this evening."
• "Service is a bit slow and it can get very busy."
• "The staff was incredibly rude."
• "What was not acceptable was when my mum rang to ask for it back, I was disgusted at the way she was rudely treated."
• "Staff had an unpleasant attitude."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Prices are reasonable for the exceptionally tasty foods on offer."
• "The food was incredibly good."
• "The food is always of great quality with great seasonal menus too."
• "Stopped here after a long circular walk. Lovely refreshing drinks and a good range of quality food."
• "Food was pub grub fare but done very nicely, my ham egg and chips was delicious with excellent ham."
• "Beauriful setting x lots of great Sunday roast food w all trimmings x everything tasted indulgent full of butter and cream."
• "The food is spot on, Bob was carving the meat, and Bob obviously knows his meat!! Perfectly done!!"
• "We chose the veggie burgers which we were amazing."
• "Just had a great meal at the Bull Inn."
• "Beautiful outdoor setting and food lovely."
• "I love the Bull whether it is for a lunch time snack sitting outside admiring the beautiful view or having one of their delicious meals."

Cons:

• "The food was very Ordinary."
• "Food was average."
• "Very disappointing, Carvery small meat portion."
• "Mediocre food at top prices."
• "Food came out all at once and there was hardly any cheese on the nachos and the burger was as hard and dry as the decking."
• "Use to love the meal's here but it has changed ☹️."
• "Went back with family on Saturday after a lovely lunch on Friday. Disappointed to say the least and won't be rushing back any time soon."

Pricing and Value

Pros:

• "Great place, memorable views of the rolling orchards and farm fields below."

Cons:

• "They charge way more than the prices listed on the menu."
• "10 pounds for a very small jacket potatoes with prawns is expensive!"
• "Mediocre food at top prices, plus they add a 10% service charge."
• "They charged 4.60 for a pint of orange juice."
• "The drinks are overpriced."

Atmosphere and Setting

Pros:

• "Fantastic views and garden."
• "Great for occasions too."
• "Pub is lovely hence returns."
• "The view from the decking at the rear of the pub is very special."
• "The gardens are a particular feature of this ancient pub."
• "Beauriful setting x lovely view in the summer."
• "The garden and views are to die for!!"
• "There's a lush decking area looking east, so the views across the valley are superb and perfect for the sunset."
• "This pub is great on a sunny day. The views are amazing."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere was ruined by the fact they allowed a dog that wouldn't stop barking."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Very clean and tidy."

Cons:

• "The ladies' toilets smelt and weren't very clean."
• "Tables were sticky and dirty."
• "Maintenance appears to be an issue."
• "The pub needs a refurbish."

Accessibility and Parking

Pros:

• "Plenty of parking."
• "Accessible location."

Cons:

• "Parking is a bit of a nightmare, especially on a busy day."
• "Had to park quite a distance from the pub."