The Bull Hellesdon Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The outdoor area has lights and heaters, so even on slightly cooler evenings you can dine outside."
• "It's all nice inside with plenty of space."
• "This pub looks recently refurbished."
• "Outdoor seating area is very nice."
• "Sandwiches are delicious, good atmosphere and spacious seating area."
• "Beautifully decorated and lovely atmosphere."
• "Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff."
• "We spent Saturday evening here and Sunday afternoon to watch the Women's 2022 Euro Final... Atmosphere in here is totally spot on."

Cons:

• "Not really suitable for large groups as we were crammed up against a wall with barely any room to get in and out."
• "The garden is totally down and neglected. My children came away with nettle rash and thorn cuts."
• "When we arrived there was a queue at the door and no one to greet us to help with social distancing."
• "More of a restaurant than a pub as bar quite small."
• "Despite being given one by the helpful bar lady last week... She was so unpleasant I won't be returning."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are friendly and helpful."
• "Barman very chatty and welcoming and the manager was just wonderful too."
• "Service was good and we didn't have to wait too long for our food."
• "The staff were reasonably helpful."
• "The service was nothing short of perfect and the attention to detail was spot on."
• "Warmly greeted, I ordered from an excellent menu."
• "Staff team of Amy, Deana, and Emma R were friendly and helpful."
• "The staff were all very helpful and polite we will certainly be back."

Cons:

• "They were doing 25% off so we got three mains, two glasses of wine and a beer for just under £50."
• "Waited at the bar several minutes and there was no attempt to actually welcome us."
• "Staff had no masks or shields on."
• "Food was nice, service very slow."
• "Very good service and pleasant friendly staff. We needed wheelchair seating and space for a highchair and they accommodated us without booking."
• "Was rarely checked on and had to wait 40 mins for wait staff to get our dessert/drink order after the meal was finished."
• "When we arrived there was a queue at the door and no one to greet us to help with social distancing."
• "First trip was great. Second not. My request for a receipt for drinks upset the lady behind the bar and she rudely shrugged her shoulders with hands on hips and told me I couldn't have one."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "A lovely pub with fantastic food, a nice carpark."
• "Food excellent and excellent wine too."
• "The food superb, the menu varied and with great vegetarian options mixed in with the main menu."
• "The food was good."
• "The food was amazing."
• "The food was absolutely fantastic, it was beautifully displayed and the flavours were incredible!"
• "Enjoyed a family meal out at The Bull today. Great atmosphere and a lovely selection of food."
• "Sunday roast delivered to our door. Piping hot, on time and absolutely loads of food."

Cons:

• "The linguine was dry with few vegetables."
• "Myself, husband and two of our friends each had a roast lunch. It was cold, aunt Bessie Yorkshire pudding, frozen vegetables."
• "Vegetables were served separately from the rest of the meal... Sprouts were like balls of rock."
• "Very expensive, food average. Nothing special about this place."
• "Ordered at the bar, drinks seemed pricey. Meal was basic but nice."
• "Service was good. The beef burger with peppercorn sauce was very nice. The vegetarians in our group were disappointed."
• "The food I received was also very tasty and hot! An exquisite presentation and value for money!"
• "The food was lovely but don't order the salmon with dauphinois potatoes if you are hungry!!!!"

Value for Money

Pros:

• "They were doing 25% off so we got three mains, two glasses of wine and a beer for just under £50."
• "We ate from the two for £10 menu (I think or the two for £15)."
• "The place looks fantastic - really welcoming... £13 each and the chef Charles was polite and came to check how we enjoyed our meal."
• "An impromptu visit yesterday for Sunday lunch, with family. What a find!"
• "Lovely bar staff gentleman very informative when we arrived and served our drinks and took our orders really well."
• "Ordered the Hunters Chicken, Cheese and Bacon Burger and kids chicken goujons. Food came out really quickly, really hot and flavourful."
• "Had a lovely meal in their extensive garden. Great burger for a reasonable price, a kids portion that not even my permanently hungry child could demolish."
• "Excellent Sunday lunch, meat tender and moist, great selection of vegetables perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "Just a normal pub, £40 for two drinks and two meals, my wife did not like her meal it was bland."
• "Had dessert, it wasn't the best and it cost more than the main!"
• "Being charged £2 for reserving a table for the pub quiz and on arrival being made to pay again as it’s cash only for the pub quiz, disgusting."
• "Terrible Service. Never Made it to the Food! Booked online a week before visit and informed them of need for disabled access."
• "Our first visit. A lovely meal made all the more an enjoyable experience by the professional yet very personal approach of the staff member - Kate."
• "Ordered takeaway meal for two. Delivered on time (despite us being a bit out of the way) but starters were missing."
• "Being served went home and left the casually dressed, rude managers to finish serving us."
• "I have had some very enjoyable meals at The Chestnut Tree in the past, so we were glad to see they were providing a delivery service during the lockdown."