Bullfinch in Sevenoaks

The pub is beautiful. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Unfortunately the Sunday roast was a disappointment after being recommended. Roast potatoes were so hard like golf balls the Yorkshires were the same ... Chicken portion is tiny considering how much it costs. Pudding for one of us had to be sent back. Won't be returning sorry.

This is our local, staff are so friendly and accommodating, the food is amazing. We would highly recommend

Second family and friends visit to the bullfinch.…TOP DRAW really welcoming and delighted by the kid-friendly atmosphere, which is a massive bonus 🙂. The landlord Bob and his staff was incredibly welcoming, and the food was lush and delicious. Highly recommend! Thank you Bob And the staff

Finest Kind! Four adults and one baby girl were fed and watered in a warm, caring corner! We will repeat frequently now we know The Bullfinch 👏👏

Brilliant food and Wes was wonderful even though there was some dishes not available. He was helpful and funny and excellent customer service and made us all feel very welcome

Had 3 great lunches today. Food was fantastic and our waitress NIKITA was extremely helpful,happy and really looked after us! Thanks, it was a great lunch out!

Fantastic meal and fabulous service from Nikita today. She went above and beyond! Thank you 🌟

Attentive service from Mandy and the staff here! Recommended: warm bread with beef dripping

Having had a couple of drinks here before I decided to book a table for food for our anniversary. Although the service was ok, the food was grim. The lasagne was rubbery, dry and a little worse than a supermarket microwave dinner. My wife’s calamari was small and insignificant. Her burger was average. All over priced. We asked for a table by the open fire but it died out within 10 minutes. I had to asked for more logs to be put on. The staff put on 2 logs and it died within 5 minutes. They did not return or tend to it. I was hoping for something a bit better for our anniversary. We won’t be going back.

Just been for roast..amazing!!!! Great helpful, friendlyl staff and fantastic service...come away full and happy ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕

Despite a problem with an allergy requirement, the food was good and we were well served by Ailish, who did her best resolve the issue.

I went to the bullfinch pub today with my mum today There today I had a hot chocolate and I really enjoyed it was one of the best hot chocolates I have ever had Also I had a biscuit to go with it And the biscuit was very tasty and yummy You had very lovely music playing in the background which is very lovely to see The chairs there were very comfy and very soft The staff that work there are very kind and very lovely and very wonderful The service there is very good and amazing and wondeful This place gets it's first 5 out of 5 star rating by me 5 stars all around Enjoy reading your first google review by me Have a lovely rest of your day

My first visit, great helpful friendly staff.will be returning. Very good tasty lunch.

Very nice place. Both the food and the service were very good. And for those having to avoid gluten, they have a very complete and tasty gluten-free menu!

Alfie and Wesley are angels, the food was delicious and our 8 year old asked us to rate the place 10 stars because she’s never had a better burger. Quick service, great food and wonderful wait/barstaff

Excellent food and great service by Nikita, very friendly. The dog especially enjoyed his lunch! Definitely would come back.

Nic, our waiter, made sure that me & my elderly mother were comfortable, and then served us an Excellent Sunday Roast Lunch. All the elements were cooked perfectly, the meat (beef & lamb) was beautifully cooked! The potatoes & veggies were very good too, and Nic also gave us an extra (free) jug of gravy. The whole experience was GREAT; We will definitely come back! Thank you to the team in the kitchen, and the excellent waiter, Nic.

Loved our Sunday roast! Staff so welcoming and fussed our dog! Our waitress Nikita was wonderful….

Great gluten free options - Nikita was incredibly helpful!

We were a party of 16, including some children, and descended on these poor people with only an hour's notice. To say that they stepped up to the challenge is an understatement! Amy in particular was amazing, she took our orders with good humour and was cheerful throughout, and lovely with the children! The kitchen also did brilliantly, getting all our meals out within a short time of each other, and those who had the steak said they were beautifully cooked to their preferences. Thank you so much for providing a really positive end to what had been actually a really hard day (my mum's funeral); I know my Dad, in particular, was really grateful!

Really bad service. Party of 8 and 2 mains come out and half hour later the other 6 mains come out. Manager blamed it on because we had a kids meal with the food. Ordered desserts and they also took over half hour to come. Would not recommend.

Perfect for a drink and snack or a meal. Really friendly pub, great food, good value.

We have visited this pub several times and always enjoyed the food and ambiance. Our waiter Ben was polite and friendly.

Very disappointing Sunday lunch, and half of the deserts were unavailable. perhaps just an off day for the kitchen but i wont be returning.

Insanely tasty food and warm interior.

Even though it was a very quiet Monday, the decoration and ambiance was excellent and food was really tasty. Beautifully cooked and well presented. Not at all expensive and Wesley our table staff was extremely efficient and friendly. Our first visit.... first of many I think.

Lovely place for a Sunday roast. The jazz live music was great and the staff were very friendly!

Dropped in on a long journey. Good food and staff were friendly.

We arrived as a party of 7 early on a Saturday evening when the pub wasn't busy, and although many of the tables were pre-booked, Martha was fantastic at helping us organise tables to put together, and was also very friendly and efficient. We ordered lasagne, burgers and some vegan dishes, and the food came swiftly and was tasty, as were the beers on tap. Just what we needed as a hungry family of all ages!

Had a couple of lovely meals at The Bullfinch whilst on holiday in the local area. Good service in a nice pub. Thanks to our server, Nic for whom nothing was too much trouble during our visits.

Archie was amazing and so was Jess. We love it at the Bullfinch. We regularly host meetings here. If Carlsberg did locals…

The lady behind the bar, Jess, was great. We had a great laugh on our bank holiday weekend. We will be back very soon!

Relatives over from Canada and service and food was awesome every time we went - Aimee was brilliant and a credit to the restaurant.

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Attended with another couple and child. Food took forever to arrive and when it did arrive, it was barely lukewarm! No cutlery given when the food arrived which was odd, apparently it's meant to be collected by the customer as they head into the garden area behind the pub if eating outside. This wasn't mentioned by staff unfortunately. Finally, the chocolate cheesecake sphere dessert was abysmal. It's a deconstructioned cheesecake but genuinely the worst I've had in my life, just week in all flavours. Beef roast looked aesthetically pleasing but certainly was unable to live up to the hype.

We recently held my husband’s 40th birthday party at the Bullfinch and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. From the start, Mandy, Bob and the team were so helpful with helping us get set up and create a space where everyone could have a great time. They allowed us to have a brilliant area which gave us plenty of room both inside and outside and allowed us to decorate the areas and play our own music throughout the afternoon into the evening. We pre ordered drinks and they were all ready for our guests arrival and presented perfectly. During the event, the team at the bullfinch were super accommodating and helpful. We would highly recommend throwing your event there. We look forward to visiting again soon. Thanks guys! Victoria & David

Food very good hospitality excellent Very friendly. Hannah was great a credit to the pub Loved it £xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxlent

Bullfinch staff work very hard and are always happy. Only there on Wednesdays for the quiz when there is often pinch points which the staff cover well. Ale is poor quality and celerage management needs frequent attention.

Went here for Quiz night. Was served by Hannah she was brilliant and dealt with a 10 man table perfectly!

Great pub! Great service with a smile from Ailish. Thank you.

Excellent service again this evening by Julian,Ailish,Hannah and Becca and Amy. They go out of their way to welcome us even when it's busy on quiz Nights. Great pub, great people.

We go to many pubs but none can top The Bullfinch and that is down to the amazing service we receive on every visit. Julian, Aimee and Ailish always go above and beyond to make us feel welcome and look after our every need. We will definitely be back, again and again!

Hannah helped me very well. It was a very happy and fun time.

Amazing service, venue and food. Really friendly and helpful staff, particularly Aimee: Always happy and pleased to see us. 😊Great place to come with the family and dog, huge pub garden. Highly recommend the Sunday roasts, fish and chips and chicken pie!

Lovely friendly atmosphere with pleasant staff. Food is great and service from Ailish was 5*.

My son loves the chocolate brownie served by friendly staff including Ailish

Bob the manager he was so helpful . Lovely friendly pub, excellent service.

Alfie our waiter was soo friendly and provided such an excellent service , we had baby twins aswell as a two year old and really helped us relax and have a nice time.

Wagu burger was really nice but crab salad was a bit sad for the price.

Pleasant enough places but no full service outside

The pub garden is lovely and the staff were nice, however the food was very bland and everything was greasy.

Had a superb friends meal and drinks! Nikita and her Australian cohort kept us entertained and well refreshed. Food was delicious and drinks plentiful and served in a delightful setting. Thanks to all. ! Dog friendly as well!

Visited evening Friday 19th July,after having dined several times before,excellent service from friendly staff,good and plentiful food..

Excellent pub with great beer garden and chose of wines

The Bullfinch is a fantastic pub, offering a wide selection of beers and ales. The food is of high quality and absolutely delicious. The pub is spacious, with plenty of tables and a large garden area outside. The staff are attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. They host various themed nights and a popular quiz night, so it's best to book in advance as these events fill up quickly. Also had a birthday recently and Bob and Mandy made it super enjoyable . This pub is a true gem in Sevenoaks—visit them, and you won’t be disappointed.

Had a meal for 3 tonight - Fantastic food and great service - The Pulled Pork Croquettes were divine and will certainly order next time - Fish and Chips for the 3 of us was divine too

So, £75 for 2 burgers, 1 ham egg and chips and 1 beer, 1 gin and tonic and 1 Long Island iced tea. Expected more on the plate than we got. £18 for the burger in the photo! Won’t be coming back here again.

Here you can eat very well, relax and unwind; the garden and the terrace are particularly inviting. In addition, the staff is extremely friendly. I also consider the fact that the pub is not only dog ​​friendly, but also has its own menu for four-legged friends, to be highly recommended! 🤗 Great! Thank you for allowing us to rest and eat here

The Bullfinch were very accommodating to a large group of us with babies and pushchairs. We sat outside under the shade and had plenty of room. And the food was really good. Recommend!

I went for meal tonight 10/7 chose chicken burger with fries.. the chicken was just ok but the burger bun was burnt and horrible and left an awful taste in my mouth.. it should never have been served like that! The waitress took the meal off the bill as it was quite awful!

Lovely place! The staff were lovely, Ailish especially made sure my brothers birthday was celebrated in a lovely manner and organised the cake and candles very well. Much appreciated.

Had a blast at The Bullfinch last night. It was their ABBA tribute night which was fab. Food was lovely and there was a great atmosphere. All the staff were friendly and attentive and our server Sam was superb! Thank you for a super night. Will definitely book again.

Great night with the family at the Mama Mia night. Lovely buzz to the place, tasty food and Amy was fab. Friendly and attentive to everyone's needs 👌

My family and I were out for the day and stumbled across this little gem! We had a warm welcome and a fabulous lunch, we will definitely be back - thanks Sam you were fab!

An impromptu Sunday lunchtime first visit, where we were luckily found a lovely table for 2. I had chicken milanese, which was gorgeous, crispy chicken, garlicky tomatoes, lots of great flavours. Could have eaten it twice! My friend had fish and chips, again, beautifully cooked, fresh fish, crispy, not too much batter. A shout out to the staff Alfie and Martha, service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning. Thanks for a great experience.

The food was lovely, great atsemphone and staff were so friendly! Sam who looked after us was amazing. Will 100% be coming back

Booked a table for 3pm to enjoy soul Sunday which is on 3-5. On arrival were told 2 tables were ours and we had to just pull them together ourselves. 20 min wait to order a drink and then 20mins wait to receive them…went to order food at 4.15 to be told kitchen closed at 4 and should have order on arrival! Don’t waste your Sunday afternoon at future summer events, they aren’t staffed or stocked to accommodate!

Don't ever go here when they try & host an event in garden. We had reserved a table ages ago. On arrival, were told 30mins wait for food... 1 hour later and nothing. We decided to leave, asked for bill & the waitress with attitude said 'I haven't charged you for the food'. Hilarious when we hadn't received any! 🤣 Left hangry and £35 less in pocket as I'd ordered a bottle of Prosecco. Requested water didn't arrive either. This was the 2nd time we tried an event, 2nd chance just as bad as the 1st one. We're regulars, so this is such a shame - normally it's fantastic - great service, great location & beer garden. Events a BIG NO! Avoid!

Great experience everytime, Nikitta & Bob & all staff very friendly. Great drink & food menugreat. Beautiful garden great for a family outing. Highly recommended by Lebisto! Ruff roast for dogs 2

Awful service, and felt treated like we were not valued nor important. We ordered food from the App as recommended my them, to then establish their App was wrong. The manager hid behind the bar and did not come to apologise, and, via the waitress, accused us more than once of ordering the wrong items. When we demonstrated this to the waitress she said they would not be able to refund due to the fact we ordered via their App. I do not remember receiving such bad treatment at any pub or restaurant before. (And In addition their prices are absurd - £7.75 for about 5-6 halloumi fries.) I have made a formal complaint, though given how we were treated I do not expect to hear anything from them. I recommend avoid this venue altogether.

Food here is overpriced and tiny portions for the price. My halloumi and courgette salad was a laughably small size for the price of £13. Not enough people employed at the bar so queue nearly out the door. Bar staff miserable. Does get busy when the sun shines because of the large garden, thats it’s only saving grace.

Love this place!, dog friendly place to enjoy Sunday lunch.

Stopped here out of pure luck on route home from a day trip absolutely lovely roast lamb dinner will deffininatly re visit great service great food great location and the garden looks lovely for the warm summer nights

The Bullfinch has always had such a strange reputation locally. The landlord / bar staff are historically so grumpy and unwelcoming...in summer time the garden is usually busy with families and kids and I remember having a discussion with the manager where he said "I'll be glad when all these kids go back to school"...it's like they don't realise they work in the hospitality industry! On Friday we went as a big group, spontaneously - we weren't planning to visit, but another pub nearby wasn't serving food and so we walked down the road. The place was really busy (which is a good sign) but the kitchen and waiting staff couldn't cope. Orders were forgotten (our kids starters didn't come out until after their mains) and had to be chased repeatedly. I went with the fish and chips thinking they couldn't get it wrong...but it turns out I was wrong. It was quite genuinely the worst fish and chips I have ever been served in my life: the cod was squashed flat like a piece of paper, wafer thin, burnt to a crisp and snapped in my hands if I bent it. Literally no edible fish in there. Others agreed that their meals were horrible: chips were all really overcooked, dried and shrivelled...absolutely vile. To be fair, some of the food seemed ok (buttermilk chicken burger), but most was really poor. The Bullfinch is such a funny pub...it's really one of those 'last resort' type places, when you've run out of other options. It's fine for a beer - and the pub garden is a great place in summer to sit for a drink - but I really wouldn't eat there; it's very much low-quality chain food that's hit and miss. I think the problem they have is that the beer garden is so huge, in unexpectedly warm weather they get a lot more walk-in trade than other smaller pubs and so are easily overwhelmed. That said, they really need to work on their hospitality skills because they have a reputation in the area for being really grumpy - everyone mentions it when I say we're going to the bullfinch!

Well, you can't win them all can you? Ten of my family members booked in to meet up yesterday and we had to pre-order our lunches, which was fine. They were ready for us: or were they? Most had the chicken or roast beef for lunch, which overall weren't too bad. The meat was well cooked but the veg were overdone, and several thought the potatoes tasted like they had been warmed up a few times, but they weren't unhappy. Two of us had the Fish & Chip dishes, which were extremely disappointing. The fish was very overcooked and because of that, very dry. The cheapest part on the plate... that being the chips, could have been counted on my two hands, if that. The burger was small and the few amount of chips on the plate only added to the sparse look of the dish delivered. On the dessert level, the only complaint was over the chocolate sphere, cheesecake dessert. "Can't find anything resembling a cheesecake here?" Was the remark of family guest. The staff were all miserable except for one chap named Alfie, who was friendly, keen to please, and a delight. Being in the trade myself, I would guess that they have too many covers to handle, and in so saying, they should maybe just stick to doing roasts only on a Sunday. It might decrease their trade slightly, but at least they would hopefully get it right.

Wish I would have read the previous review about the crab salad, I would not have ordered it, still the game was interesting (hunt the crab) not impressed and will not be returning anytime soon. As for the sirloin of gammon is concerned I think the person who writes the menu needs a lesson in history, although the gammon is from the same part of the pig as it is for beef but it’s only beef that can be called sirloin as it’s the only meat to be knighted

We loved it! Great food and superb staff. Definitely be back, thank you.

Just went in for a stop off and a quick pint ,a very nice place

This place has been going for a long time but it's the first time I'd been in here since it was a full service restaurant rather than a carvery. This was for a family meal so adults and kids / roast dinners. The place was busy so there was a bit of a wait on food but that was to be expected. The food was decent. Theyre cheeky in that if you want a full selection of veggies you have to order them as sides so it puts the cost up quite a bit. You do get the basic roast potatoes, carrots & red cabbage though. I also had to order gravy as what had been served was minimalist. Sauces & condiments were ordered and the servers seemed to have too many tables to look after at the same time because we had to ask 2 or 3 times and even then we didnt get everything we ordered :( the dessert was decent. I ordered a miniature apple & rhubarb crumble w custard & ice cream and it was just the right portion size. Someone else in my party ordered the biscoff cheesecake and another ordered the chocolate brownie. There were no complaints! Overall the meal was decent and we had a nice time but it was the service that let it down a bit. I would come back here, but perhaps not on a Sunday lunchtime. Its suitable for all ages. Its also useful they have a free car park adjacent to the venue.

Was treated to a meal by my partner and all of it was very nice but portions could be bit bigger but overall it was a great night. ☺️

We have visited twice in the past two weeks. Impressive service and food the first time. The real ales were also in good condition but disappointed the AK was coming soon. The second time we visited for Pie Week. The food was very good with different waiters who were more impressive than the week before. The real ales were again, in excellent condition. I would recommend.

Love love love. Plus they are dog friendly ❤️😍

Large pub on the outskirts of Sevenoaks. Smart inside, and despite the pub's size it still had a cosy feel with a nice log fire burning. There's also plenty of free parking in the pubs car park. Owned by the McMullen's brewery, their cask ale is on offer and the two I tried were in good condition. Despite the initial good impression of the pub unfortunately the service and food let them down. Service was very slow throughout, it took a long time for our order to be taken and then a very long time for the food to arrive! I had the chicken Sunday Roast. The chicken was very good but sadly the roast potatoes were chewy and not very appetising. The rest of the food was fine. Due to the slow service we didn't stay for dessert. If the food and service were a better standard this would be an excellent place for a casual meal. I may have made a visit on an off day but it set a bad impression and unfortunately I won't be rushing back.

As regulars and locals, we love this pub! Food great and service great. Big up to Alfie, Eilish and Julian. Great quiz too! Good fun! Thank you.

It's always good at The Bullfinch,food is great and Staff always friendly. Highly recommendable.

Attended the recent Abba Night for a friends 60th. Had a fabulous evening. Excellent entertainment. Great meal. The entire Bullfinch team provided excellent service, friendly, helpful and nothing too much trouble. Overall a fantastic night out.

Excellent, well presented and tasty food, with attentive service and a nice open fire to keep warm.

An amazing pub with great food. A particular shout out to Nikkita for making our experience all the better. Outstanding service with a hint of good humour thrown in.

Really lovely , chilled place for families

Amazing food and top quality service where the staff couldn’t do enough for you Thankyou I will be back

Lovely atmosphere and very attentive and friendly staff. Foods lovely and device is efficient! Would definitely recommend

The service was excellent, all the staff are very attentive. Will definitely be coming back

Unfortunately some of the staff are very rude, 1 lady in particular. Unfortunately on a more recent visit the same lady has given the same or worse level of service. The bullfinch can't afford to give this level of service when there are so many other pubs in the area that offer more polite service with more on the menu. It's a shame, it's my nearest but I won't go near it most of the time when I get more reliable experiences elsewhere.

Good food and friendly service .

Good lunchtime spot for meet up

Food was decent. Service felt polite, but a little rushed. Strange given it was pretty quiet in there and we were the only ones eating.

Nice local pub with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Went there after Christmas and enjoyed lunch by the fire!

Extensive menu. Alert to allergens, good childrens menu

Pub a nice pub staff that serve as we're great ,boxing day food was not the best ,although my partner eating there before and said food was great ,so guess put it down too alot of food to cook on boxing day

Had New Year’s Eve there great atmosphere very good service. Had a slight problem with the meal Nikita the waitress dealt with it very professionally. My wife and 2 Daughters are looking forward to the ABBA night on the 10 February. Thanks again Nikita.