Under new management. The whole building has been re-done and looks very bright and cheery. The staff were lovely and attentive. The bar staff were constantly cleaning and polishing glasses as well as serving their orders quickly. The food was fresh cooked and not microwaved stuff. One of our party was gluten I tolerant and they were very helpful when she was chosing her meal. The portion sizes were spot-on. The menu is not huge which is a positive. They have a limited menu that they can concentrate on and do well. Menu includes fish, chicken, lamb, vegetarian options, steak and pizza if eating in the bar/beer garden. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and will be back.
Formerly an old fashioned country pub. Has been transformed into a very tasteful Gastropub. The owner is a well respected member of the community and has provided a focal point facility. My sons and I enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be going there again.
Need to come back here.
I've cycled by twice before thinking how nice it would be to actually have a drink there.
Tonight I did.
Great ambience.
Has large car park and big back garden with good play area. Nice layout inside with many tables. The menu was extensive and varied with interesting choices. The starters were excellent whilst the mains okay. We were greeted by a lovely waitress, made to feel welcome and the service was great. We understand that they're under new ownership, so wish them success and we'll definitely visit again
Fantastic dinner- the food was amazing. The service is good
We've just had a lovely lunch at the bull. The new owners have done an excellent job. The interior is beautiful and welcoming and the food was delicious. The food was tasty and presented beautifully. Pub food at restaurant quality. Taking a peek outside and you can see the garden area is big and well designed with an outside bar. Staff were attentive and looked after us well. We had a pushchair with us and they were baby friendly with a changing table in the disabled toilets. Will definitely be back.
Three of us just had an excellent meal last night. We shared the crispy squid, which was good to see it was home made, maybe a bit too much batter but delicious and crispy all the same. We had between us the fish and chips, the sea bream and the lamb rump. All elements cooked to perfection. Nice coffee to finish. Service was excellent. I think they’ve got it just right and look forward to going again.
Paid my first visit to the 'new' Bull last night with a friend. Couldn't fault the food, service and ambiance of the Bull all excellent. We both had the chicken breast with dauphinoise potatoes and my friend asked for a change from broad beans not a problem. I had sticky toffee pudding one of the best I've ever tasted. Staff were attentive and friendly special mention to Sophie? If the Bull can keep up these levels I for one will return.
Came in this evening (2nd October) and had a lovely time! Didn’t catch our servers name (we were table 18 around 8pm) but he was brilliant :) fast service, perfect portion sizes, delicious food. See you guys again soon!
Lovely place for a quick bite to eat. Staff friendly and quick with service.
Minor issue if it can be called that. Make sure that you check the ingredients. The children's Bolognese came with cheese on top that was not mentioned on the menu. As it wasn't mentioned we did not ask for it without as the child doesn't like cheese.
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