Gosmore, Hitchin, Hertfordshire in North Hertfordshire

Just an update. The Bull Inn in Whitwell, Hertfordshire is only Closed during the refit. It’s planned to reopen on the 30th August 2024 😃

We booked on the day we wanted to visit with a request for a table with room to accommodate our greyhound. We given a large table with plenty of room so the dog was not in any ones way. The food was of a very high standard with the lamb rump outstanding. The service was friendly and unobtrusive.

Another great meal. Best pie for years. Best mash ever. All served by lovely, friendly staff. Dog friendly too. Why go miles for great food when this lovely pub is on our doorstep. It’s not cheap but then neither is the food which is top quality.

Another fantastic meal! The food is always exceptional and the service is great. It’s lovely that the owner takes his time to make sure you have enjoyed your time there. It has, in 3 visits, become our place to go! Looking forward to trying the Sunday lunch on Father’s Day!

Food and service was excellent. Really high quality ingredients and preparation. The pub has a really nice ambience and feel. HOWEVER. The experience was marred somewhat. I parked legally. Taxed. Car park full. On a road next to the pub outside a row of cottages. No disabled markings. No parking restrictions. No gates obstructed. An irate resident demanded the pub request I move the vehicle. Why? Because it was ‘their’ space. Had they been more pleasant I wouldn’t have mentioned it. They were just angry and twisted (JR Roofing) When it was explained I wouldn’t move until it was confirmed I wouldn’t be blocking cars in in the car park they went red in the face. Clearly they are used to people being intimidated by their angry demeanour. Rather than cause pleasant staff problems I went in and checked and accommodated. Hopefully the establishment can work out a system where this entitled, quick to temper person doesn’t try and intimidate patrons with their tantrums. Fortunately I’m used to dealing with such people - in the future this may become an issue.

We really enjoyed our visit to The Bull. Super friendly staff and the food was great! Our only slight disappointment was that the food took a long time to come out - over an hour. Love that the food is cooked fresh and they did explain it was because we were the first customers of the day and the ovens needed time to get warmed up. Personally I wish there were more real ale options with only Proper Job available. All in all, would definitely return again!

Friendly service, beautiful seasonal produce, cooked perfectly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here. Cosy surroundings with a lovely ambiance. Look forward to dining here again.

A lovely pub with different areas. Old and traditional with slanting floors. There were plenty of staff and all very friendly with great personalities. I love a roast… mine was pretty perfect. Great beef, yorkie, roast potatoes and gravy. Veg was well cooked and imaginative. Cauliflower cheese just perfect. Just a real treat . Thank you

I booked a landmark family birthday party for 14 people at 5.30pm on a Saturday evening - we had youngsters so did not want to be any later. Some of the family had travelled here from Yorkshire and Berkshire with their children and we were delighted to be given a nice room to ourselves at the back of this well respected village pub. Unfortunately, it soon felt that the kitchen was not ready to cater for so many at one time and the two friendly serving staff made a hash of the orders, resulting in a bit of to and fro-ing as things were returned etc. Following a long wait (35minutes) after the starters had been cleared there was more confusion with the main meals resulting in a final steak being served long after the rest of us had finished, this was deducted from the bill but the optional service charge wasn't and it wasn't paid either! As we walked through the main bar, the place was busy with diners and we met a family friend who is a regular and told us the food is really good here whereas we thought it was average. I can only surmise that our experience was perhaps down to our early dining time when the the full kitchen compliment were unavailable.

The atmosphere was relaxed, cosy and friendly. Service was excellent and well the food was better than most top notch restaurants in the Uk.

We went for my mum's birthday. Excellent food, great atmosphere and they were especially accommodating of my sister's dietary requirements. All in all a great experience!

We came here for an anniversary lunch. So many restaurants only have a basic pub/burger-bar lunch menu, it was difficult to find somewhere that served home-cooked, top-notch food. The Bull indeed fulfilled the brief. Having dined in many of the best rated restaurants within a 10 mile radius of Hitchin, this is one of the best! The beautiful old building and village location provided a lovely ambience. The service was very friendly & efficient (thank you Storm). The food was truly delicious and the portions generous (thank you kitchen team). We thoroughly recommend this restaurant and will be back with friends and family.

Great local pub with a roaring fire and cosy menu. We’ve been meaning to eat here for months - it did not disappoint. A Great menu - all four of our mains were excellent, we love that The Bull are supportive of local suppliers and there are some nice English vineyards on the wine list along with the usual favourites - and great choice with wine available by the glass, carafes or bottle! Really friendly and super efficient service, dog friendly too with a great atmosphere with all tables booked on a Friday night. Would highly recommend and we’ll be back for sure. Thank you.

Nice pub food but over an hour's wait between starter and mains. Early evening so wasn't expecting such slow service. Friendly service sort of made up for it though.

Made a late decision to book somewhere for dinner on a Saturday evening. As there was 5 of us, we had to go further afield than normal. This was our first visit to The Bull and we were very impressed. There is a good range of dishes with sea food as a speciality. Our vegetarian and gluten free friends had no problem choosing. The service was a little slow, but attentive, friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic and we will certainly be back.

Best pub restaurant I've ever been to fantastic food fantastic staff I think they should charge more it seemed a little cheap for such quality food

Ate here tonight and had to write a positive review. Had the fresh haddock in a fabulous batter, with the triple cooked chips. Great portion size as well, just tremendous value full stop. Will come again!

We gathered here for a family lunch, 10 in all. Staff were very pleasant and efficient. Sunday lunch menu quite limited especially when told they had run out of prawn cocktail and only had 2 pies left. My starter of avacado and bacon salad was...

Fresh caught fish delivered daily and a varied menu, Portion size just right for us when we ate lunch time. All in all a very nice experience.

A traditional pub with the closest to a home cooked Sunday Lunch I had ever tasted. Quality and portion size both superb. Service was very attentive but not intrusive. Willingly cut up a birthday cake my Wife had brought with her. Two hand pump real...

A genuine traditional pub that does great food. Probably not a gastropub, but very high quality food cooked by the owner. Log fires welcome at this time of year. Just a nice place to be.

This is a great little country pub, Kim and Charlie the landlord and landlady are great fun and very welcoming. The food is lovely they both work hard in the kitchen I had the lamb and mint burger just for a change as I love...

A real charming pub with bags of character. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. We shall be returning soon for a Sunday meal

We went for dinner (3rd time) and was as good as ever, a varied menu with some English classics plus vegie options, beef pie excellent with proper pastry ( not just a cap) and the opinion gravy for the Cumberland sausages was Devine. Sticky toffee...

A real pub,great atmosphere.I love the mix of people,young,old,dogs,people by themselves,all made welcome.Good food,good selection.I shared the Bull platter with friend,very tasty,had to order their chips,excellent! The fires just add to the cozy feeling of this pub

Excellent evening at the Bull on Saturday, thanks Kim and Charlie. Entertainment was brilliant and it was good to see Kim Wilde. 'Waste not want not' were delighted with the money raised, well done.

Saw The Bull pub as we drove through the pretty village of Gosmore and decided to try it for lunch. The bar area of the pub was very cosy and welcoming with 2 burning fires. We sat in the small restaurant area at the back...

I was on holiday from Mozambique at the beginning of this month. I was in Hitchin for a few nights and went to the Bull to watch some rugby matches. Excellent beer, excellent rugby and excellent atmosphere. We also had a family dinner in the...

We have been here a few times now and the service, food and atmosphere have been brilliant each time. If you want good home cooked food then this is the best place I have been in many years. With a cosy atmosphere and attentive staff...

Enjoyed eating here on a quiet evening. We had the Italian platter as a starter which was tasty and then followed with mains. I had a lasagna which I am always nervous above in restaurants as never great. This was good although felt reheated rather...

Went here for my mums birthday, had never been so not sure what to expect. The bull had a lovely country feel to it and very welcoming, with a wood burning fire in the corner. The food is unbelievable I had the squid bites to...

We eat regularly at the Bull in Gosmore and would happily recommend the food, the service and the ambience. My husband surprised me with a special lunch last weekend. As I entered the garden I saw a gathering of old friends and family. A lovely...

We attended recently for three course dinner. The staff were very welcoming and happy to have a party of 18 for a birthday celebration. The food was excellent and a lovely cosy atmosphere in the pub. We will definitely be returning soon.

We have visited this charming pub several times for Saturday lunch. We always get there fairly early, although it has been quiet on most visits. More importantly, the food, freshly prepared to order, has always been excellent. I've been tempted by the starters, but would...

The 6 of us arrived to very different menu to the one online, no decent vegetarian choice so went for a starter. Everyone else's were very nice, after the meal the chef and owner came out to say hello and I asked about the veggie...

I returned last Sunday with my family and had another great Sunday roast. We all had a starter and my son in law had the deep fried squid which he enjoyed. Several had the pate which was nice. I settled for some bread and olives...

This is a lovely old country pub. We had another lovely Sunday lunch. My wife and her sister had starters and then all we had the sunday roast which was nice. They went for the poek and I had the chicken. One tip: If you...

Lovely country pub. Welcoming atmosphere, beautiful garden to sit in in the summer and lovely log fires in the winter. Kim and Charlie go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Great food.

I decided to try the chef's home made Chowder. It was, without doubt the best I've ever had, despite San Francisco's claim to be the best. I then had a sirloin steak which melted in the mouth! Thanks again for a great meal, in super...

A pleasant pub and restaurant with mixed clientele. Still a place for Gosmore locals with a lot to offer Hitchin diners too. The management team have been there many years now and they know what works for this pub. Food is always a bit better...

A quaint and pleasant village pub offering a nice selection of food. Came here for Sunday lunch, and was not disappointed, as the meal was very good. Be aware that this pub is not large inside, so many tables are booked up. We were lucky...

Went here in March 2015. Food was decent enough (lamb burger for me, salmon for my wife) and 3* cooked chips were lovely in fairness but overall certainly nothing special so was a little disappointed as was expecting that based on reviews submitted here. May...

we called here for a drink and a chance to see the menu, every table had a reserve on it, although no one was dining, if anyone wanted a table the resrve would be removed, we had to stand for a drink because of this,we...

We had Sunday lunch yesterday. Yes, the menu choice is small, but we think that is a good thing as it means it is 'Break Brothers reheated'. We both had the prawn/smoked salmon starter which was excellent value and we both then chose the roast...

A great meal in a fabulous venue. Service was exceptional, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The decorations were great, and a real piper to pipe in the haggis! Can't wait now for "Trafalgar Day". Book early, ... these guys really know how...

We went to this Restaurant as a couple ,following a superb evening with a men's group booking. Our first disappointment was that we were expecting to be in the Restuarant , but we were tucked away in a corner of the bar, and until half...

We booked a table for a Christmas celebration after reading trip advisor and we were delighted. The pub was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the open fires provided warmth and a cosy atmosphere. Our waitresses were friendly and the food was delicious.

It was party time again, this time a 70th birthday for husband Dave. He wanted something different - difficult with all the Christmas parties that were already booked. “I’ll have a ‘Victorian Champagne Breakfast party on the Sunday morning” he announced. “They won’t want it...

First time of going here. Very positive experience. Lovely food. Well looked after by good staff. Superb decorations, which must have taken an age to put up. Very nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

we were the first to arrive and the last to leave, with clean plates on all courses. A really lovely English pub with small dining areas that enable a feeling of privacy within a restaurant. We all enjoyed the food opting for a traditional Christmas...

Beautiful decorations,log fires and lovely atmosphere Also the food is great!!! Such a friendly pub,ladies who lunch would feel very comfortable here A great village pub.Must go to one of their theme evenings,the fish evening always gets a good reputation

Would recommend best food ever had, done to perfection! Would highly advise a visit! Very welcoming, homely feel to it and made to feel at ease soon as we arrived. Pub landlord very nice and polite, all staff very efficient. We will certainly go back...

Good honest to goodness food, at realistic prices, in lovely traditional surroundings. Log fires oak beams. Just what a country pub should be. I proposed to my wife here seven years ago and we keep coming back. long may it last.!!!

Just back from lunch at The Bull. Absolutely bang on, a proper pub with wonderful smell of fires, warm and spacious. Great service. Fantastic Haddock and Chips in a great atmosphere.

We wound our way through the lanes to discover this wonderful pub restaurant. The welcome was warm and the service impeccable, not in your face bothersome, just enough to feel looked after. We went on Steak night which was good value and enjoyed 3 courses,...

Lovely cozy atmosphere but with a number of different rooms/areas and all is well laid out- if you want a bar side chat that works well, as does the bar dining areas and the more private dining room and outside was a treat when the...

We held a party at the Bull with 35 of our friends. Kim took charge of all the arrangements from table decor, to menu, timings etc. which made putting on the party easy. The beautiful character of the bar area is ideal for a party....

A clean and cosy pub in a sleepy little village with some delicious and wholesome food. Staff were friendly and professional and there was a lovely quiet atmosphere all round. Service was prompt and the quality and quantity of the food was excellent. The setting...

We found The Bull to be perfect for our party in every way. The staff are really friendly and looked after every detail with quiet efficiency. The wide variety of food was excellent for every one in our 17 strong group. Great value.

Lovely. Very polite and pleasant landlord, the food was beautifully fresh and tasty. We enjoyed our bank holiday lunch and look forward to trying Sunday lunch and evening meal one day soon.

Had a lovely meal from the small plates selection, all food was delicious, fresh and excellent value for money. This was my first non_buffet experience at The Bull, I was not disappointed, will definitely be returning. A bonus was fantastic gluten free bread and choices....

My family and friends asked Kim and Charlie, mine hosts at the Bull, to provide a venue for around 60 people, with music and buffet, to renew our wedding vows. The garden was beautifully arranged; the buffet was just extraordinarily good, with fresh salmon, home...

Visited for the first time in many a long year, we moved away so almost forgot the Bull, so pleased we remembered our Sunday lunch was very good, the service is friendly and husband and wife team, ensures consistency , looking forward to many more...

A lovely old pub with log fires in winter. Food is very good with a nice variety of dishes. We go there quite regularly and are usually very pleased with the food and service.

One great visit might be lucky, but after several visits now, this must be the jewel in the crown of high class food, wonderful ambience, all in great surroundings, ... and all at sensible prices! Home cooking to top restaurant standards, with an ever-changing menu,...

Nice surrounding, good for family meets or just two for a nice meal,the staff are attentive and the food is good

It is a well-known fact that we celebrate all occasions at The Bull from Burns night in January to Christmas dinner in December and we are never disappointed but this time it was to be our Ruby Wedding Anniversary, a very important and special event...

Everything about The Bull is just perfect. The staff are really friendly and will take care of everything. The steak is the best I have ever had, and cooked to perfection. I had a nice chat with the head chef after, which was great -...

Having read a review on tripadvisor, we took a drive out to Gosmore. We initially stopped and it looked closed so we drove on to the next village. I then phoned to check opening hours, my call was returned and they were open. From this...

Lovely pub,very welcoming and great food.Have been told that their fish/chip evening on a Wednesday is very popular,must try that!Went for a lunch in aid of Breast Cancer,43 of us there.So well organised.Have been before for lunch with friends,this pub knows what customers want

Attended my brother in laws wake and was very impressed with the buffet - first class. Cracking pub and they know how to look after their beer as well. Had a bit of banter with Charlie, the whole team were excellent. Can't recommend the place...

We have had a family party at The Bull before which was outstanding...They did not let us down for such an important day and unknown numbers. Charlies wonderful home cooked buffet and Kims delightful cakes went down a treat, tea and coffee were included in...

professional service from planning, through to the event, fantastic fresh food, fabulous service,nothing too much trouble, thanks to the team xx

Went there last Saturday, a busy day for the leisure industry, for a Birthday Party, the food was all served together so nobody was left waiting, the food quality was, as always has been in this Pub, excellent, the quantity was more than enough even...

Me and my wife thought we would try this pub based on all the reviews we had been reading. To get straight to the point it was completely amazing. We went expecting it to be a good meal with a warming atmosphere, what we got...

We visited recently on a mid-week lunchtime. The food was excellent, soup of the day particularly so, what let the meal down was the lack of atmosphere - possibly due to the fact that we were the only diners there apart from one more couple....

We had a family dinner on Saturday, and had a great meal at the Bull. Staff were lovely and friendly, astmophere was good and the food excellent and good value! We will definately be returning.

the food is a total shock.fishcake where is the fish????,the aint food and some person most be used to branded food,but the is only someone not even trying ,if they are trying to copy,that is not working or come through.

I have passed The Bull on my many cycle rides in the area, and have always thought I must give it a try, and last night I finally did, and like my training rides it was a very satisfying experience however the refreshment was much...

Was trying to find a local pub for Saturday lunch and went because of the reviews and wasn't disappointed. Lovely home cooked food! Can recommend pork belly and the suet pudding venison.

Had Sunday lunch at the Bull and will be going again, food was excellent. Haven't had a better meal at any pub in the area, will definitely recommend.

My first visit was good but I enjoyed it even more on my second visit I think this time we knew to ask for gravy in a jug rather than on the dinner. I went back here again as my wife arranged a surprise 60th...

Excellent food and service. Good menu choices for everyone's palate, esp as several of the party have dietary requirements.

The Bull is beautiful, historic pub in a wonderful village setting, with delicious home-cooked food and a warm welcome. Sunday lunch is great, with lots of veggies, and the themed food evenings are a treat.

Kim and Charlie make you welcome food is great value for money, great brunches and curry nights open log fires what more do you want love it

There is so much pretence and snobbery about restaurants , gastro pubs ,pubs and dining out. The Bull is a warm welcome into a charming village pub with a choice of food and wine to satisfy all. Warm winter fires with attentive service and a...

This is a true gem of a "gastro pub". The beers and wines are always the best, with an ambience which is brilliant. Kim and Charlie constantly vary the menu, with great value "Theme Nights" a regular feature. The home made cooking is comparable with...

I ate there today for Sunday lunch with my wife and daughter and were seated near the log fire. The pub beams and open fireplace were tastefully decorated with high quality Christmas garlands. It felt cosy and festive. My wife and daughter had the Sunday...

Whether you want a quiet drink and a meal or a really fun themed evening this is the place. I just enjoyed a great Robbie Williams tribute evening with wonderful food and drink and riotous entertainment - even dancing on the tables! But if you...

I have visited The Bull on a number of occasions, including their fabulous curry nights. I have become somewhat of a regular on a Wednesday night for their fish and chips. I have never known any restaurant to take the British classic and do it...

A suprize party for my Husband and thirty guests. Brilliant! kims attention to detail and effort to please were excellent, Charles outstanding cooking, wonderful attentive staff, lovely venue and relaxed atmosphere.....made a truely speical day for all. Thank you we will highly recomend you and...

We have eaten at The Bull a few times and always thought the food to be of the highest quality, however I felt obliged to write a review following our recent visit for a Birthday Celebration. There were 30 of us in the party and...

We had a very special birthday/meal party for 30 people, we had the marque, and which considering it was October, was bright sunny and just perfect. When organising the party Kim was very attentive to our every requirement, nothing was too much trouble. On the...

The Bull at Gosmore is a village pub with a community feel. Kim and Charlie manage to maintain the village pub environment alongside an excellent home cooked menu. It's our favourite place to eat in Hitchin - a varied menu, interesting food, well cooked with...