The Black Bull in Huntingdonshire

Update: After posting my review, the owner of the hotel asked us to leave. He was abruptly calling my husband during an important business meeting with a request that we must leave ASAP. In the meantime, when I saw the reply to my post, I phoned the hotel to ask what was going on. "Steve" introduced himself as the owner and said that I should have talked to him before posting such reviews. He mentioned that he hadn't thrown our stuff on the street, only because we were staying with our baby. When I called my husband, he said we are going to leave as requested. This place wasn’t worth that kind of stress. We left to stay at “The George” instead. Shame we didn’t stay there from the beginning, as this hotel was amazing. No REFUND was provided though. Lovely place and tasty evening meals, but we are disappointed and I would NOT recommend staying here as we were denied from a request to have breakfasts as “other guests didn’t ask for that”. No hairdryer in the whole building, total joke!

Sunday roast!!!Chicken overcooked and chewy potatoes heavy and not crispy. Green beans chewy and inedible and swimming in gravy. Carrots good though!!! Decided not to have sweet!!! Won't be back

Awful stay. Very hot in the room and unable to open the window as it has been painted shut. Cables all over the place. No other facilities apart from cheap tea & coffee. Wouldnt recommended

Lovely friendly staff. Room was really nice, very clean. Food was good. Very dog friendly. Town centre. Dog walks nearby.

The room was clean, so I could overlook the shabby finishes and furnishing, but it also had the most uncomfortable beds I have ever seen. The mattress was so soft that I thought I'd get sea sick! The whole bed moved every time one of us moved, and there was absolutely no support for the body. I ended up laying on the floor, unable to get any sleep! When I told the owner bout the problem, we were offered another matress, but they were all just as bad. We were booked for 4 nights but ended up leaving after the first night. The owner, however politely, refused to acknowledge that there was a problem and did not agree to give us any refund for the remaining 3 nights. We travel several times a year and have never had such poor sleeping experience. Therefore I do not recommend you book your stay there. I am also deeply disappointed that Booking.com offered no assistance in resolving this either.

The room was clean, so I could overlook the shabby finishes and furnishing, but it also had the most uncomfortable beds I have ever seen. The mattress was so soft that I thought I'd get sea sick! The whole bed moved every time one of us moved, and there was absolutely no support for the body. I ended up laying on the floor, unable to get any sleep! When I told the owner bout the problem, we were offered another matress, but they were all just as bad. We were booked for 4 nights but ended up leaving after the first night. The owner, however politely, refused to acknowledge that there was a problem and did not agree to give us any refund for the remaining 3 nights. We travel several times a year and have never had such poor sleeping experience. Therefore I do not recommend you book your stay there. I am also deeply disappointed that Booking.com offered no assistance in resolving this either.

Lovely family pub/hotel. Clean and friendly.

So me and my partner is camping at the Huntingdon Boathaven and Caravan Park, this pub is literally 2mins walk away, perfect for a quick swifty, great place to come, huge beer garden, and few benches out front which is lovely too, Nice place to sit inside. Lovely customer service, nice and friendly. Highly recommend.

The woman at the bar and the young man who served me were very friendly! Sunday's beef lunch was delicious, but who needed liquid sauce that was supposed to be gravy? That brown water had already been poured into the plate (although there were all the sauces on the table with which it would be tastier to eat) and there was still a cup with more of that brown water, which had no taste. That brown water was so liquid that it didn't stick to anything in the plate, so it stayed on the bottom of the plate! It's one of my English favourites, and it's only served on Sundays at a certain time, so it has to be perfect... But not this time!

We called completely unplanned, this was due to an accident on the A14, so the sat nav took us on a diversion We needed somewhere to stop for a drink and tithe loo. We called in had a glass of pop and very pleasant hour’s break from the traffic. The man behind the bar was excellent, really chatty and very helpful. We hope to call 8n for a meal next time.

Friendly welcome. Superb beer quality. Went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Good pub food & plenty of it. Great place to stop by on the walk from Huntingdon to Godmanchester.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff

We were in the private room for a steampunk style wedding. There was a free buffet as an aperitif, with chicken conscience, baked potatoes, chicken nugget, and various roasts, followed by the roasted pork with its apple compote and a kind of cereal puree. With coleslaw and other accompanying salads. All delicious and with precise and friendly service. Much appreciated

Exceptional job by all the staff hosting a max capacity crowd for the Euros! Well done and I hope you all get a good rest this week!

We went to the Black Bull for our tea, and it was excellent. The staff were really good, and clearly care about the experience you get when you visit this pub. Very helpful really friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good and great value for your money. We will definitely be returning for another meal

Great English Pub! The employees are very kind and pleasant. The rooms are cozy and very clean. We will come back to stay there again! See you soon Manon and Guillaume

Last night we stayed at the Black Bull for the first time and had a brilliant experience. We stayed in the Stirling room, which was spacious even with a travel cot and large dog bed to navigate. Our room was directly above the pub area and we were pleasantly surprised that you could not hear a sound from below even on a Saturday night. The room and premises were spotlessly clean, comfortable and welcoming. Staff were friendly and professional. The food was delicious and all prepared on site, we stayed today for the father's day BBQ and enjoyed the large pub garden after a beautiful walk around the nearby river. Overall, this offered great value and a relaxed, comfortable stay. We'll definitely be back!

What a great old style pub , not flash but good food and very fair prices on food and drink . it helps having a outside garden , and its dog friendly Thanks

Cozy pub with lots of events throughout the week, including live music and bingo, and a spacious function room. Owners Jez and Lou and bartender Ben are lovely and always make you feel welcome.

Great day out as they held a mini festival , great activities , great atmosphere and really enjoyed the afternoon

Rooms could do with a bit updating Bed lovely and comfortable really need to offer breakfast as there is nowhere near to have breakfast

They kindly accommodated our timing for our Monday lunch. The portions are very generous and the food really tasty!

A welcoming historic pub in a lovely town, and a fantastic stay. The weather was very kind to us so we got to enjoy the lovely beer garden. We stayed over and our room was cosy, with a comfy bed and a nice powerful shower. We also had an evening meal, there is a good choice of traditional pub grub and what we ordered was delicious (so much so that we decided to stay a bit later to have Sunday lunch before heading back home, this was also superb). The evening we stayed there was also an excellent singer, and we got to make friends with the locals and staff, who were all friendly and super lovely. Last but by no means least, a good ale selection! They have a couple of permanent beers on and then apparently rotate/experiment with other ales regularly, and no complaints from me there!

Recent trip to the Blackbull after years of not visiting. The new owner is incredibly passionate about the pub and you can see the love that has been put back into it. This place holds a lot of childhood memories for me, my mum was there as staff for 14 years! It's refreshing to see someone love it as much as it deserves to be loved! I can't wait to see it thriving again! I'll definitely be back!

Just popped in for a quick half whilst killing half an hour at lunchtime. Decent old style English pub with a week full of activities, music and meal events organised by an active landlord.

Fantastic food and great welcoming staff

Great place! Went here while we were getting work done on the car. They opened the kitchen early for us which was really nice of them and the food was delicious. Partner and I ordered burgers and chips thinking it would be usual fast food quality but the burger was so thick the chips were crispy and the ingredients were so fresh. Staff are lovely and welcoming and the atmosphere is really nice. Definitely recommend for a lovely lunch somewhere out of the way.

Lovely place and at a very competitive price. Godmanchester is lovely, the staff were great and the room was immaculate. I don’t think I’ve ever slept in a more comfortable bed too!

Decided to try this pub for Sunday dinner with my nephew and friend as was dog friendly. However the food was awful. The toast potatoes were old and stale. The chicken was chewy, gravy was like water and carrots were practically raw and everyhing was luke warm. I did complain and they said sorry it wasn't to your taste and just refunded by nephews plate of food. We paid £14 a plate...was not impressed and definitely won't go back unfortunately

Had lunch here, lovely service great food, will be back

We were recommended this place for a wake for my late brother. The food, service, place, and staff were excellent and at a great price. Many thanks to Cheryl and Lily, who looked after all of us. Having your own private room was perfect. Jess, the landlord, supplied a TV so we could show pictures from our laptop. Excellent all-around and highly recommended.

We walked in without reservations and luckily they seated us. Great atmosphere on a weekday, just the old building alone. Soup was good, and dinner pie was good. Nothing bad about this place. I recommend.

First impressions they say, well this place has certainly got it going here, real ale beer is fantasticly well kept, the staff are all so nice takes you by surprise really. Dog friendly all over what more could you ask for? Will hopefully enjoy a great night with good food and even some folk music! Well done to all it does get noticed this is how a local pub should be. Forgot to add food very good indeed plates hot, generous portions great all round, such a welcome surprise. New owners doing it all right, keep it going line this and people will notice.

Very friendly and welcoming. The staff made you feel right at home. Great food, great drink, great location and a great break away. Thank you Lou and Jez.

Best Sunday pub roast I've had in years really tasty loads of it 👍 good service nice atmosphere going again Sunday 😉😎

Sunday Roast, great value for money, fresh, and lots of it. All staff friendly and professional, definitely will be visiting again,

Amazing pub. Staff are super friendly and a huge asset - I asked how much a plate for a plate of roast potatoes that the bar staff were eating, they weren't for sale but they gave us a plate for free as they had some left overs in the kitchen. New favourite pub in Godmanchester and will have to return for a full roast - the roasties were sooooo good! P.s start selling roasties - we'd pay for another plateful :p

Lovely pint of cask cider, and a log fire to boot...

Lovely atmosphere, great service and nice food. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great pub meal or a simply a drink at the bar.

We stopped just for one night after visiting friends locally, The pub was shut ( it was boxing day evening ) but the room was warm and clean, friendly helpfull staff, thanks Ben

Das hotel hatte ich nicht besucht...waren nur auf einen drink dort...aber soooo eine liebe hilfsbereite Bedienung.. Und auch zum Hund...toll für Leckerlis waren gesorgt

We had my granddaughters wake in the hall at the Black Bull. We can't thank them enough. They were extremely accommodating for us at such a sad time. Great parking. Would recommend

We popped in for a pint on a Saturday late afternoon. I have to be honest the lager was poor, warm and with a worrying tang, the bitter wasn't much better. We later found out there were new Managers in that weekend so maybe it had been left in a bad way for them. Its a nice place in a good location so maybe we'll try again in the coming months.

Nice pub, friendly service. Unfortunately the beer that I had (Marston's) was a bit tasteless.

We visited the pub twice this weekend. Once for the pub warming for the new owners and again for Sunday roast. Both were lovely events and we were welcomed like family. The roast was delicious and the service was excellent. We'll definitely be visiting several times in the near future!

Great pub, do some great deals on Thursday and Friday nights with 2-1 drinka

Lovely food, great service. We didn't sleep here but popped in for food on a long trip.

Great Sunday roast staff very helpful and friendly

Booked the function room, for my daughter’s special birthday. Staff extremely helpful and communication good beforehand and on the night, where they really helped to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you so much. Lovely food & thank you also for catering for guests who could only eat gluten free. The function room is an amazing venue for a party - absolutely perfect for us and would very highly recommend.

Rooms are just ok for a night stop, can be a bit noisy at times. They so have free parking and a pub not sure of the timings. Note: no one at reception to check you ok so had to just leave my keys in the room and leave, no instructions etc given during check-in

We were out walking in the area and saw the signs for the Black Bull, glad we did, amazing Sunday roast and the gravy is awesome I had to get some bread to finish it off. Ciders and beers on tap with a relaxed atmosphere a great place to stop and recover.

Booked a table for a Sunday afternoon to have Sunday roast. Called the pub in the morning as I had booked twice and needed to cancel one booking so someone else could have the table and the gentleman I spoke to confirmed the time and asked us to arrive a little earlier so that we could get our order in to the kitchen before closing. This wasn’t a problem at all however, we arrived 15 minutes before our time and the 3 ladies behind the bar acted strangely. All turned around talking to each other, not greeting or acknowledging us, and one walked off. After a minute or so, one woman turned around and acknowledged us. We said we have a booking to which she said “you haven’t checked your voicemail have you”. I thought this was odd as we hadn’t even given her our name. Checked both phones and no voicemails but she proceeded to say there was an issue with the kitchen which meant we couldn’t eat. There was no empathy from the staff, it was more like we were being an inconvenience to them. We then had to drive around and find somewhere else to eat with our one year old son. Will never book to go there again due to the rude staff and lack of organisation. Terrible service. A sincere apology or actually calling us to cancel would have been appreciated and accepted but neither of us received a missed call or voicemail so they just lied instead.

The Black Bull has been restored to a great pub the way it used to be when it was the best pub in Godmanchester 30 years ago 👌 Back are the cosy leather chairs around an open fireplace and gone are the cafeteria style tables. The outside of the pub has also been restored, making it look amazing 👏 Hopefully, they will now recruit some exciting and welcoming staff to attract new customers and make the Black Bull the best pub in Godmanchester once again 👍 🤞

Great little Pub and Accommodation. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and very comfortable Bed. The Pub down stairs has a warm friendly feeling with helpful staff. Close enough to Cambridge and attractions.

Family Sunday roast , fantastic food in a great atmosphere the chef is a real credit to this destination which has plenty of charm. Amazing roast dinner .. will come again .

First ever visit to the Black Bull in Godmanchester which sits on the main road a couple of minutes from Huntington ring road. Outside looks clean and tidy and quite welcoming but unfortunately inside we were welcome by the dreaded vocal group all hanging round the bar which I’m led to believe included staff or management. Anyway we found a seat which there were plenty to choose from evidently everyone were outside in the garden area. Menus supplied and drinks orders taken we decided on the Sunday roast which when arrived was a decent sized portion and also looked like it included a dollop of ratatouille? We followed up with more drinks and some lovely desserts and the waitress did get round to explaining how busy the outside area was and apologised for the wait inside. Overall experience pleasant but about average and probably wouldn’t rush back there.

The Black Bull is Back and looking like it did 30 years ago when it was by far the most popular pub in Godmanchester! Gone are the horrible cafeteria style tables and back are the cosy leather sofas around an open fireplace. Tried the beer, which was good. Now that the pub looks great inside and out, looking forward to trying their food!

Disappointed. We’d had an excellent meal here a year ago while passing through. It was an excellent pub with a great selection of beers, nice staff and great plentiful food. So we decided to stop again this year. What a difference a year makes…… I’m not sure if it’s changed hands but the food was average and the beer selection down to one real ale. It’s a shame because in this latest experience we may not be back.

Had a lovely lunch at the Black Bull today. Sharing Mediterranean Platter and homemade fish finger Sarnie. Prior to this, I wasn't keen to eat at the Bull, the food just wasn't nice, in my opinion. But, that has changed. Will definitely be back. If I had to change one little thing? I would have flatbread with the platter instead of bread. But that's all. The staff are wonderful. It's a really friendly pub.

Called into Black bull for a drink, acoustic band playing, great atmosphere! Stayed a lot longer than expected. Lovely to see so many local families enjoying the music.

Fantastic Sunday Lunch followed by a great band (which we didnt expect). The place was busy but they servers made sure that our food came out before the kitchen closed (earlier than usual because of the band). Great food followed up by some top tunes and a great atmosphere. Well worth watching out for these events at this pub as its a great all round experience. We will definitely be back

Spent a lovely Easter Sunday afternoon enjoying a free post-lunch unplugged music session - all very chilled and it was great to see the pub full of both old and new faces doing the same whilst sipping some most pleasant ales, well-kept as always. Good job everyone, hope you repeat soon.

Easter Sunday, what a day ! Booked a table for lunch. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating to us a family of 5. Menu for food choice was good especially for 2 fussy eaters in the family. All the food was demolished and even had room for pudding again no compliants there. Was very happy with the service that you provided us. The music topped off the afternoon. Will definitely be back soon.

We met family at the pub at 2pm on a Sunday, for dinner and drinks. The first member of staff we spoke to barked at us that we needed to hurry up and order food as the kitchen was closing. Despite the pub accepting us for a food table at 2pm. We then attempted to order food, but 90% of the menu was unavailable. 1/4 of our party ended up with no food, as there was nothing for them to eat. Unless of course you wanted a Turkey dinner, there was nothing else. Seriously overpriced food at £13 for a roast dinner - Similar quality to what you would find in a supermarket cafe for £5. The tables are all crammed together, barely enough space to sit down at a table. It feels like a school hall, absolutely not a gastro pub. Finally, the staff were just rude. Never have I been to a pub where it is so apparent that you are not welcome. Avoid this place like the plague, get yourself a meal deal from Budgens. AWFUL.

I like to support independent businesses, but this was not a good move for me. The room was clean. The bed was comfy. However, I misinterpreted the website which said they were no longer doing breakfast for non-residents. I presumed that meant they were doing it for residents. Wrong. The places they suggested as an alternative didn't open until nine- not helpful when travelling for work. They were not serving food in the evening because the chef had gone on holiday. I arrived by train/taxi, in the dark, and needed to let myself into the empty building. This felt rather disconcerting. Staying in an empty pub is not for me. The fire security light lights up the room with a green glow which is not conducive to sleep. The shower works if it feels like it- but then the shower tray doesn't drain and you find yourself ankle deep in waste water. I feel sorry for places struggling to find staff at the moment, but if I had been told in advance there would be nothing available but a bed, I would have chosen somewhere different. If you are a couple it probably provides a decent base for some cycling in the area, but make sure they have the facilities you expect.

Great food - fast service - good beer (ale). Been here a few times now and no complaints whatsoever. Current owners doing a great job 👍

Had some fabulous food with friends today. Sharing platter £15, more than enough for 2! Loaded fries £7. Red velvet cheesecake £7. There was also a burger or curry which was eaten before I got a pic! It looked amazing. Stunning food will be back again.

Food was amazing. Staff and service was fantastic. It’s nice to leave somewhere satisfied, and full. Definitely recommend.

My wife and I wanted to say thank you to the black bull and all the staff for the welcome professional and excellent service . We will stay here again. A particular thanks to Mary for the way she delt with the rowdy crowd who...

Clearly this pub does not want to cater for families. From the lack of changing area for babies to the fact that an extremely rude staff member told us to move out of the dining area despite us eating food and nowhere did it state...

Yesterday we were due to visit for a 60th birthday party. We left at 12.30 and turned home at 5.30 after being stuck in traffic for 4 hours with no turn offs. We travelled 10 miles in all that time from Aylesham to Faversham. To...

We attended The Black Bull in Godmanchester on 4th September 2022 with both our Sons and Daughters- in- laws for our 54th Wedding Anniversary. The meal was excellent as were all the staff who gave us quite outstanding service. This is definitely an establishment which...

Stayed for two nights, found all the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is Excellent, good quality produce, sausages are great, perfect poached eggs. well done the chef. Room spotless clean, Great Pub with great staff and service, nothing to much bother, thanks

I came here for a meal and thought is was an average place to go for a meal. I had the smoky bacon burger and was not overly impressed. There was no wow factor to it. A slice of lettuce with a tasteless burger and...

Fantastic value and great hospitality. Room was small but well equipped and very clean. The breakfast was fantastic. The ingredients were quality, not your run of the mill Fry up. Would highly recommend the Black Bull for a night or two. Located on the edge...

We arrived on bicycles and received a warm and patient reception. There’s secure overnight storage for several bikes. The beer was excellent, the steak and kidney pie was great, served like a good restaurant with mash and vegetables. All of the waitresses were very friendly,...

Two meals at this pub within one week. Could not fault the food, the price or the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Dog friendly as well. Allowed us to take a dog into the pub while we ate. A very varied menu and a...

We had our wedding reception in the function room and it was fantastic. My father-in-law did a reccy of all the local pubs and found this was the best one. Steve the landlord was super helpful and accommodating and it was all very affordable and...

Went for lunch and had good food and service Good value and tasty. Very good menu choice. What more could you want. Definitely will return.

The Black Bull is in a good location and a nice 10 min walk to Huntingdon. There is a car park which is always a bonus. The room was adequate size, comfortable bed, OK pillows, small shower, but powerful. The culprit was a green ceiling...

We popped in for a drink and although quiz night was in full swing we were made very welcome by staff and locals alike. Its a cosy pub with lots of charm, serves great beer and the food looks awesome. A must if you are...

I've been staying at the Black Bull several times a month for work since last September and so far it hasn't disappointed! Sure it's not a five star luxury spa hotel but if you're looking for a comfortable room in a pub with a traditional...

went on Mothers Sunday for late sunday lunch paid £60 deposit.Place in bar to eat on very small table 3adults 1 infant and 3 month old baby so table was clearly not big enough,starter was ok then came the main firstly wrong order,no cutlery or...

First visit but did not dissapoint. Made very welcome from the onset. Comfortable, clean environment with an open fire. The service was very good attentive and friendly. The roast beef lunch was superb. Tender beef, good variety of fresh vegetables, roasted carrot and parsnip a...

We where looking for somewhere to eat on a Mission back from Cambridgeshire, decided to drive into Godmanchester and found the Black Bull. Friendly reception, nice staff, food spot on, very clean wouldn't have found any better, Thank you.

Great place, the staff are very nice. Our hotel room was very big, a country feel to it. Also we had a great sleep as the surroundings are very quiet in the evening, would recommend! Alex

We hadn't visited the Black Bull for several years. Had heard good things recently, so decided to book a family lunch for Tuesday 1st Feb. So pleased we did. The food was absolutely great. Steak and Ale pie full of beef, scampi and chips, haddock...

I was not in any way disappointed with the quality of the Roast Lamb I ordered last Sunday but I would question the quantity. £12 for a takeaway roast that came with just 2 roast potatoes and minimal vegetables was somewhat disappointing.

We popped in here for lunch on a Tuesday in November, and really enjoyed it. It was unsurprisingly quiet at the time, but we had a wide choice of lunch and I had a very good steak and onion baguette - really really tasty. There...

We celebrated a 30th birthday party in the function room and also stayed the night in one of the rooms. The function room was amazing and lots of small touches were above expectations. We had a buffet that was more food than expected and was...

The black bull hosted a wake for our family and the service was excellent, food was lovely and the function room was perfect for what we wanted, It was also a very fair price. We as a family couldn’t recommend this pub enough and thank...

we booked the function room for over 40 people on the recommendation of others who have been to this pub everything was planned for a 1pm arrival on arrival the function room was laid out perfectly the food was of a very good standard and...

Foods amazing , very family and pet friendly. Connor outstanding service , always a happy lad that goes the extra mile to make everything comfortable. Thanks

Visited The Black Bull in Godmanchester today with a friend and had the most amazing lunch. Would thoroughly recommend. The staff were very friendly and the service was great. I only wanted a light lunch so picked the Goats Cheese Salad from the starter menu....

This pub continues to hit high standards. Wife and I both had burgers which were really tasty, nicely presented and hit the mark. Keep up the good work.

We stayed at the Black Bull for two nights. On arrival we were welcomed and shown to our room, given instructions on how to order breakfast and shown a resident entrance so we didn’t have to walk through the pub with the children. Our room...

Visited with a few friends a couple of nights ago. The Cumberland Ring sausage was cooked to perfection as were the skin on chips, gravy and broccoli. The service was good and the bar staff very cheerful and friendly. The Ghost ship ale was both...

Brilliant location and warm welcoming bar with very friendly staff. Popped in for a pint and stayed for a few more! Cosy inside and has a lovely big garden which we also took advantage of. We didn't eat but the food looked amazing and we...

The service was nice and quick, staff were amazing and the food were gorgeous, definitely coming here again soon

Absolutely shocking. Booked a table 6 days ago. When we arrived they couldn't confirm our booking even though I had a confirmation email. No table ready no waitress service hardly any food left on the menu. Wait was over half an hour. I won't be...