Roast at Wanstead in Redbridge

Last night friends and I attended G’s Halloween Pub Quiz and it was the best evening out! The staff always go above and beyond to make the experience worthwhile, while assisting those with additional needs, making sure the pub is accessible to all. I cannot thank them enough!

Main reason for this comment is the extreme cleaning of tables by their staff. I was there for after dinner drinks on a Friday night and a young staff member was cleaning tables with toxic spray but over-spraying to the point where the air was so full of this chemical spray, my eyes stung, chest became tight and sore. We had to keep moving tables to get away from it. It was so uncomfortable in the end we had to leave. He seemed young and perhaps not experienced in cleaning? He sprayed a small table about 20 times until it had a few millimetres of spray over the entire surface of the table which he then wiped off. He did this constantly over half hour as customers left their tables. I don’t think he knew that you only need spray a table once and not the entire surface so it’s covered with this toxic liquid. As a result it was floating through the air. There was no ventilation. It made it impossible sit and enjoy your drinks. I went home coughing with a sore, burning chest (asthma reaction). I’m writing this feedback here because the pub does not advertise a direct email. Please train your staff who are clearly young and maybe never cleaned in their life until now. Also suggest converting to non toxic cleaning items. It’s bad for your health and also that of the staff

Used to be a nice pub, but has gone downhill since livelihood took it over. Kitchen is always closed or missing items, last time we went we waited over an hour for some chips which they forgot, then gave away to other customers before providing them. Honestly there are better places to go. Won’t be going back

This was one of the best pubs in Wanstead but since the new ownership in May, the kitchen is always closed. Last example was on Saturday at 8 o’clock when the manager decided last orders even though kitchen is supposedly open till 9. I was already giving my order when the staff decided they don’t want to take my order anymore. The staff were rude and dismissive when I complained this was unacceptable.

I visited on a Monday evening: a nice, quiet place which also serves food. There is a large outside area in front of the pub near the main road. The interior is nothing special, but ok with a range of comfortable padded seats and wooden chairs and tables. The workers were welcoming, polite and efficient. Prices of alcohol were in line with most places in this area, with notable the exception of The George, Wetherspoons and few doors away. Recommended as a haven of relative calm and peace. I re-visited a week later on a Thursday: no WiFi and £8.50 for a large glass of house red🧐🙁

Went for a Saturday lunch. They didn't have our first three choices from the mains list (and there are only 5/6 options). The fish was sooooo greasy and basically a big piece of batter with a small amount of white fish inside. V v poor. The mushy peas were also not to my taste and the tartar sauce didn't taste great. Thankfully the chips were good as they propped up the entire meal. The burger didn't feel like £16's worth of burger. Flimsy patty inside a soggy bun. If only they were as generous with the meat as they were with the lettuce. Chips were OK but felt a bit greasy! At £40 for the two meals and non alcoholic drinks, it's below average food well over priced.

This used to be our local go to for fish and chips and a good pint. However, since the menu has changed, it has become disappointing. Whilst the chips are better, everything else is worse. The tartar sauce now has onions which will linger on your breath for hours. The fish itself, as well as the batter, has decreased in both quality and taste. We will now only return for pints. Food is a write off. Great place to get Aspalls on tap otherwise.

The Chicken Waffle Lunch was amazing, beer selection spot on and the lady serving couldn't of been better, thanks for lunch

Went here from some lunch on bank holiday. Friendly bar staff, nice selection of craft beers in tap, and the menu for food looked good. Unfortunately we were told half of the things weren't available on the menu (1pm) and then after ordering what was available, all 7 of us ended up getting our meals sporadically over the course of 45min which was ashame and the food was pretty below standard for the price.

New kitchen caterer. Completely overpriced food! £5 for a small cup of cheap processed fries. £15 for 'loaded nachos' - a bed of plain tortilla chips with some toppings. And £27 for pinot grigio blush. Provided feedback to the manager but there was nothing he could do about the kitchen. Won't be back.

A bit crowded but then it was coz of the football, I only had a few drinks, didn't try the food bit the atmosphere was awesome as England were playing.

Brilliant place for a pint and food!

Great place for a drink large outside area good atmosphere. Bar staff very friendly and quick. Didn't have any food, hence not rated.

Good beer, bit pricey, on a sunny day the beer garden is a real winner, great place to socialise with friends

Haven't tried the food, service is okay. Nice location and the outside drinking area is attractive.

Nice food reasonably priced. Good selection of drinks. Plenty of outdoor seating

Amazing experience! Love the cheeseburger and chips. Best pub I’ve ever been to. Really recommend for anyone!!

Quick drink during boys night out. Good selection of drinks. Friendly staff.

Just propped in here late evening for one drink with a friend. Staff friendly, got a seat which is always a bonus and the atmosphere in general was good.

Went for Sunday roast - sensible portions and price, all very tasty. Served up pretty quickly, which was great with kids in our group. Nice selection of beers. And generally a pretty laid back vibe.

Really quick service. Great prices . Will def be back

I would say it isn’t a good restaurant, the atmosphere is not welcoming. Cold food I wouldn’t recommend eating in this terrible place! If I could give 0 stars I would and not think twice. The staff are rude and have no respect for the customers! Service is slower than my grandma who’s on life support. Save your money and go somewhere else.

A proper pub. We only had dessert, but it was delicious. Great selection of beers

Nice bar. Loads of space to eat and drink outside and inside. Good food menu with regular discount offers. Wide range of ales, wines and cocktails. Friendly staff, diverse clientele. Excellent menu and really good food. Becoming my favorite pub in Wanstead

Bully breed discrimination! I recently visited The Pub with my canine companion and wanted to share my thoughts on the overall experience as she is a bull breed dog and was made to feel unwelcome by one waitress On the positive side, the food was outstanding, and the majority of the staff provided excellent service. The atmosphere was ok, and I appreciated the pub's dog-friendly policy, which initially seemed welcoming. However, a particular incident with one waitress left a sour taste. Despite being in a dog-friendly environment, she expressed fear towards my dog, a well-behaved and friendly companion. This resulted in a somewhat uncomfortable situation, as she singled out my dog while others of different breeds were freely interacting with patrons. The inconsistency in enforcing the dog-friendly policy was disappointing and affected our overall enjoyment. It's essential for establishments that claim to be dog-friendly to ensure a consistent and welcoming environment for all breeds. In conclusion, The Pub offers great food and a generally pleasant atmosphere, but the experience was marred by the mentioned incident. I hope the management takes steps to address such inconsistencies and maintains a truly inclusive atmosphere for all patrons and their furry friends, I mean after all of you claim to be a dog friendly pub I suggest hiring staff that aren’t afraid any breeds of dog.

Great pub and good food to. A bit on the pricey side for a burger and chips but it was good. Staff are nice and engaging.

Food is good but expensive. You order and pay for food and drinks at the bar, but they add a service charge, which is taking liberties I think.

Cozy pub, good food and nice selection of beers

We held a wake here in their upstairs room and had our own bar and ample room for everyone. The feel was very rustic and well laid out. Service at the bar was good and the food laid out was delicious. Well done everyone 👍

We hired the upstairs for a wake. Perfect venue. Lovely bar staff and very helpful. The food was delicious and hot. The only thing I would pick up on which is by no means their fault, but the bathrooms are two floors down, which is tricky if you have any elderly or disabled guests with you.

The food and the choir! Staff excellent too.

Good pub. Expensive but in a nice part of London. Family friendly.

Plenty of good beers to choose from, don't forget to look at menu behind the bar! Had a nice porter. Only drawback was service at the bar was a bit slow - don't know if someone let them down but they were rushed off their feet.

Expensive drinks , slow service and fights at-least once a month

I have frequented this pub since its inception and have eaten on many occasions, some have been good and some have not. However, I thought it only right that I leave a comment on the Sunday lunch I recently had. it was by far the best pub lunch I have had anywhere for a long time, I was with a party of 4 and we all commented how good the roasts were. Well done guys, keep it up

Great pub , wonderful venue upstairs. DJ music , bar , food

Really good food service good atmosphere too top notch staff lovely will be back.

Really nice pub with a beautiful garden and atmosphere. Major drawback - average, over priced food. Sub par kitchen. Would come back for drinks, but will never eat there again.

Lovely pub - nice outside area and plenty of space inside. Good selection of drinks and really tasty food, all served by staff that couldn't be more helpful and friendly.

We absolutely love this place and have been coming along for a number of years. Lively, good vibe, kid and pet friendly. I would have given 5 stars on all accounts but, have a few views that could be an improvement. Staff behind the bar are great and attentive, but in recent times noticed the staff serving food should have better knowledge of hygiene. You can’t be touching the pets coming in and then serving food to customers. The food on a few occasions has been overcooked and my partner found hair in his food. We left raising a complaint as we don’t like to cause a fuss. Some improvements could be made to the washroom facilities also. But on the whole, the management need to train the staff on hygiene, washing hands and food standards. Once these points have been improved then it will be 5 stars across the board.

Lovely pub, good food and drink selection, quiet but cozy atmosphere. Little bit on the pricey side, but it's probably worth it.

Arrived to enjoy the Saturday 241 burger deal, open till 4pm. Only to be told at 3.30 that the kitchen had decided to shut. No manager present to deal with the que of people awaiting food for the afternoon. Poor communication from the bar staff on duty, all of which too consumed in their own conversations of what degrees they mastered to politely tell guest the kitchen was closed. Gorgeous pub, terrible staff blaming a private event in the evening. The management needs attention, staff training. What a shambles for a community hub of a pub. Real let down....

Lovely atmosphere, we sat outside on a warm summer evening. Quite romantic with the lights. Good selection of drinks. Good service. We didn't have food

Lots of outside tables, when it rained lots of inside tables as well.

Very decent pub in a nice location. I have yet to try the food, but the only downsides here are the prices of drinks, and at times getting served can take quite a while

Great pub, good food and nice vibe. Lost a star due to service charge being added to all food that is ordered at the bar! Fair enough if orders were taken at the table, but bar service does not warrant a service charge

Great atmospher in the beer garden in the sunshine

Went for lunch and was really disappointed- calamari chewy, fries absolutely horrible! Overpriced and sub par !

Great place to get a burger and drinks! Soccer was on the tele outside, great atmosphere

Nice friendly pub. Good outside area. Good choice of beers and other drinks.

Worker called oscar was very friendly and helpful

Amazing food! Never fails to deliver! Manager/staff seemed quite stretched - took a while to get served which was unusual

Lovely Sunday Roast. Great atmosphere. Awesome

Really nice pub with big open area

Very good were there for drinks only

Pleasant local pub with plenty of seating inside and outside. The beer garden out the front is particularly big and aways very busy in the summer.

Was guest as private party in the upstairs room. Barman was very hospitable . Food was good. Party organisation was excellent.

I have lived local to here for about 4 years now. A brilliant pub with a brilliant atmosphere, no matter what the season. One of my favourite locals always for food and drink!

This place is inefficient. They do not let you book via phone call and you Must book via an email enquiry but by the time they have responded to you and you respond with an email confirming the time, they claim nothing is available. It is a bizarre and frankly infuriating system. You must allow people to book via phone sometime we cannot wait 48 hours to make a booking, especially if we want to go on the day. It's ridiculous and not functional.

Very nice Camden Ale on tap. Reasonably priced, but obviously a lot pricier than witherspoon a few doors along. Food looked good, but didn't try so not rated.

Bar staff should just know who is next. Such a cop out to shout out "whose next" and let your customers decide for themselves. Often slow service too but some staff are great!! Garden is good too. The response from the management team here is fair if it was indeed busy. On both occasions - 6/7 people at the bar! Yes it's easy for us to just say next but customers are not used to keeping an eye on who was here first. Nor are all customers fair when it comes to that system!

Great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

I'm not sure whether to let everyone know that this place has a great beer garden with full sun for pretty much all day or keep that to myself. Gets a little busy, but queues go down quick. Standard pub fare and decently priced. Enjoyable place to while away an afternoon.

Burgers were juicy and delicious

Love visiting this bar as the staff are always friendly and the service is usually very quick. Gorgeous courtyard with plenty of outdoor tables - perfect for a warm day in the summer!

Great place pub, good out doors area bar staff great and a nice selection of drinks.

Good food, I always get the burger staff are always nice.

Such a shame. Been a few times before and the food was good. Love the beer selection and the beer garden is great in the sun, but if you're charging 20 quid for a roast it should be top notch. Instead I got a piece of offal that I wouldn't have fed to the dog (not sure the video even shows how bad it was) and when somebody came out to take our plates (the only time there was a staff interaction after ordering,) they picked this up and walked off without even asking if everything was OK, so the service doesn't justify the price tag either.

Great burger (2 for 1 on Tuesdays). Only slight issue was our starter (a very good calamari) arrived at the same time as the main.

Lovely service from Paul, lovely bar staff. Good food on a beautiful sunshine day Thanks for a good afternoon. Only thing is table service would be a bonus.

Yummy food, good drinks, lovely staff...Great place

Large pub. Lively downstairs on Fridays. Great live music courtesy of Dial M for Music upstairs third or fourth Fri of the month. 1 - 2 well kept cask ales. Friendly bar staff.

Great looking pub, spacious, well kept. Lucy offering to take a photo on my very old phone was so very welcoming and kind. Many thanks 😊

Very disappointing. The food is subpar (I'd even say the local weatherspoons beats it, and for fraction of the price), and the staff aren't always super friendly. However, on the plus side - they have a really nice selection of beers, and their beer garden is by far the best in Wanstead. So if you're looking for a summer drink, this is the spot.

Met up with my girlfriends mates and had a great time.

Really nice pub, with friendly staff

My mate has black-balled The Spoons because he was on the wrong side when they counted the Brexit votes so he suggested this Wanstead pub instead Great find, a dozen IPA and ales, comfy seats and a good atmosphere

Great craft beer & Yorkshire pudding

Thank you to the Bull for helping us have a wonderful celebration for our daughters Christening day. We had Sunday lunch for 40 people and they brought out 40 meals, hot, delicious and on time. Everyone was so happy! A special thank you to Jay and Lara (I hope I got their names right) as they were particularly fantastic at looking after us and making sure everyone got their drinks / food. Thank you again I thoroughly recommend the Bull for a wonderful Sunday lunch or party.

Excellent pub, great food and really welcoming staff 😀 Well eorth a visit 😀

The Cheese burger was flame grilled. and to die for, great vibes💛

Such a lovely pub with lovely staff. A good mix of people and ages. I am surprised I have never been before but I will certainly be going back. Even though it is winter we still sat outside with our coats off because the heaters were toasty. I had a lovely meal so I can also recommend the food. Thank you.

Use to love coming here for a pint while out shopping…. But being charged £6.20 for a pint of Redemption (Tottenham and not South America) I’ll be going to Wetherspoons now

I was expecting warming fires and cosy corners but was disappointed with draughts and customers coughing 😑

Much nicer than it used to be, way more cozy and comfortable now it's a proper pub, enjoyed it

We really like this local pub, traditional feel, nice beer garden and chilled vibe. Last time we had fish and chips and it was lovely. Friendly service.

We had our Xmas party here. Hugh was tremendously helpful and lovely. Overall a very nice evening/experience.

Lovely garden, wish they had a covered and heated section for winter (for the smokers and dog owners who like to sit outside). Amazing chef, fish n chips is 12/10!

I order a burger and chips, after eating this I make food posion. 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

Great local pub. Good food. Family friendly!

Nice friendly environment for drinks or food! Plenty of options!

Good quality beer and garden is a lovely space. Only issue was the barman who served me seemed a bit preoccupied rather than focusing on customer, might of just been a bad day so not holding against the pub

Nice outdoor dog friendly pub and very accommodating staff.

My wife and I visited yesterday lunchtime. It was very quiet with only a few customers. Drinks prices seemed a tad expensive and the menu was limited with little to choose from. The barman was friendly. Will explore other venues the next time that I am in Wanstead.

Feeling the love at The Bull as usual. A heart on my coffee from the wonderful Hugh. And a beautiful smile from the amazing Anya. Love this place 😍

Priced a tad high, with pints costing £5+ , however good atmosphere and friendly staff. Would visit again.

Lovely tables in the sunshine and friendly bar staff

Cool pub with a great summer garden, cosy & warm indoors and great for a pitstop or a catch up with friends.

Really nice Pub. Good prices and atmosphere

Love the ambience of The Bull. Originally the stamping ground of Winston Churchill when the building was The Conservative Club Friendly staff and a good selection of wines. Didn't eat here but food looked good! Good outside seating but inside also cosy