The Bull in Thurrock

Good place for a beer. Great beer garden. Can get ram busy and takes a while to get served.

Great pub. Managment has done a great job turning this place around very friendly staff reasonably priced.

We had a meal on Wednesday and was really nice … we were served by an amazing Lady called Tammy 🫶 she really was amazing! Food was great but the service from her was outstanding 🫶 … if you’re in ever in need of a job Tammy I’ll have you! 🩷 x

Great service from Tammy food lovely and tasty. Needed more staff to help Tammy rushing everywhere!

The waitress tammy was exceptionally welcoming and made you feel at ease. She made feel like we wanted for nothing. 10/10 service from tammy. The food was also amazing. But the service from the staff made it for me 👍🏻

I have reservation for 10people, then we arrive the table was not ready. We keep waiting on the said.The food was not bad all guest was enjoyed. But staff was terrible,the girl with glasses and curly hair was so rude and not professional at all at customer service. We keep waiting for drinks,we order starters to share no ones bring us plates. Table was full with glass ant plates,no ones pic up the staff just standing behind bar and don’t care. One girl was trying to look us after and she one was who tried to do her best.

Enjoyable afternoon lunch with our W I. Ladies. The pensioners menu was lovely with a great choice. The staff very friendly and helpful. Food amazing. Atmosphere lovely. Will be returning.

Came as a group of 6 for lunch. 5 of us ordered burgers all at the same time. 4 of the burgers came out, but there was a 15 minute delay before the last burger came out. At this point the rest of the group had already finished eating. When the last burger arrived, the 6th person in our group went and ordered a burger. 40 minutes later, still no sign of the food. When we went to the bar to ask where their food was, we were greeted with the bartender and waitress (who seemed very unhappy doing her job the entire time we were there) who were adamant that the 6th burger had been delivered. We were all trying to leave, but the bartender refused a refund at first, but after much fighting, he eventually gave us the refund for the 6th burger that never showed. There was at no point an apology, which seemed like they didn't care, and meant that the 6th person had to get lunch from a shop on the way back to work. Nice beer garden, and the food was okay, but overpriced for what it is. Save your money and get a better service and food at a chain restaurant such as a Greene King or the Treacle Mine.

Went there somewhat last minute but really enjoyed the Sunday roast- many thanks

The food was excellent, there was a very good choice of all 3 parts of a meal. The service was excellent and the staff were very Friendly without being pushy. I would definitely go again. Although it was quiet on the night we went, we were told it gets busy at the weekend and it is better to book

We had a 3 course meal and the price was very good. The food was excellent and very fresh, I had the steak and Ale pie and it was wonderful and very filling. We also had the apple crumble and custard which was homemade. The service was also excellent, we were served by Amy who made sure we had everything we needed/ wanted without being pushy. Although it was quiet, on a Thursday night, we were told it is better to book at the weekend when they do a lovely Roast dinner. Looking forward to going to the Bull again

I had the pleasure of being served by Erin during my visit, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we were seated, Erin greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel instantly welcomed. Throughout the meal, she was attentive without being overbearing, ensuring that our drinks were always topped up and that we had everything we needed. Her recommendations were spot on, and she took the time to explain the menu with such knowledge and enthusiasm. Erin’s friendly and professional demeanor made our dining experience truly memorable. I can’t wait to return and hope to be served by her again!

Good food and drinks. Thanks to Erin for her service. Nice evening.

Took my partner here for Valentine's, amazing meal, really tasty, very friendly staff would definitely recommend. I couldn't speak any highly of it. Great place, thank you so much to the staff for a lovely evening.

Food was 10/10, service by Erin was 10/10 extremely polite and helpful, lovely and clean, all round lovely evening, will most definitely be coming back!

We recently hosted my dad's 80th birthday party at The Bull and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and ensured everything ran smoothly. The food was exceptional – a wonderful selection that catered to all tastes, and everyone was raving about it. The service was impeccable, with the staff going above and beyond to make sure everyone was well looked after. We had access to a private area, which was ideal for us to celebrate with family and friends. A huge thank you to the manager Ahmed for making my dad’s 80th birthday one to remember! We highly recommend this pub for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion. We'll definitely be returning!

Food was amazing, wine was amazing. We got there quite early so it was so nice and quiet. My friend had the fish and chips and I had the sirloin and I was quite worried about the sirloin as usually I don’t like steak in a pun as they’re usually not great but it was soo good and cooked to perfection! Writing this is making me crave the meal all over again. Our server was Erin and she literally couldn’t have been more attentive :)

Amazing people and great cocktails

First time at The Bull, great place! Chill pub vibes but also a DJ if you fancy something a bit livelier. Thank you to Erin who served us all night who was so friendly and made us feel really welcome :)

We celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday at The Bull. From start to finish I couldn’t fault them, the staff were great and Glen was there the whole time making sure anything run smoothly. The function room is lovely, loved the comfy sofas and the outside area is great too. Everyone had a great time! Thank you for having us x

Love the plqce alwqys a vibe when i dj here dj mr dan

Good food but small portions and very noisy

Wicked vibe can't wait for next visit

Had a lovely meal on Boxing Day with family to celebrate my daughters 21st food was lovely venue relaxed and nice ambiance. Staff were very friendly and they even gave my daughter a complementary bottle of Prosecco. Food was reasonably priced and drinks standard prices.

I wanna say massive thank to the owner and Ppl who works there for the atmosphere but mosty for quick responses to help when needed 🥰

All was great except for Brussels. Way undercooked. Sorry.

We picked this venue for our work Christmas do for the Christmas menu choices and price. We was definately not disappointed. Those ribs i'm still dreaming about soft melt in ur mouth kinds ribs deffo 10/10. Pub vibes was on point and staff were very friendly and patient given the size of our group. Would deffo recommend. Might even be back next year. Thanks guys

Really tasty Sunday lunch with Great service. Roast beef was tender and all the vegetables were cooked perfectly. No problem when I asked for extra gravy and a selection of condiments. Great value too.

We had a function on 2nd November 2024 it was my daughter and son christening. The food was amazing 5 stars ⭐️ and also we could bring our dog into the pub too which was really good. We could also decorate the area we had with balloons and banners. The staff was so friendly and also the owner is friendly and very welcoming. We had such lovely night and will recommend to everyone. Thank you again :)

Absolutely a lovely place to enjoy a drink or a meal, pet friendly, lovely food, great family atmosphere. Have visited few times now, and always deliver great food and service. Can't wait to be able to go back for summer drinks in the garden area. X

Wow, the new menu here is amazing. I had the Thai Green Curry, so tasty and you can tell that it's cooked fresh. My partner had the Fish and Chips and said that it knocked the socks off Fish and Chip shops and it was the best he had ever tasted. Would highly recommend the food here and cannot wait to go again to sample more. Our waitress Tammy was so lovely, she pulled out all the stops for us and nothing was too much trouble, she is a real credit to this establishment.

My daughter and me went last night had great meal well worth the money and brilliant staff thank you will be back again

Amy was very helpful and efficient

We ordered Braintree Roast Turkey Served with roast potatoes honey roasted parsnips pigs in blankets stuffing Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, and homemade gravy And Black Angus Sirloin Served with roast potatoes, honey roasted parsnips, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables and gravy, Both arrived with out the honey roasted parsnips we were told that they had not arrived with the delivery come on poor excuse you are 4 minutes drive away from Asda. For Dessert I had Homemade Sticky Toffee pudding served with a little jug of custard which sat in the toffee sauce I was not sure what to do with it when it was empty as the bottom of the jug was covered in Toffee sauce? I ordered French Coffee, coffee infused with brandy and topped with whipped cream. perfect choice for an after-dinner treat. I am not sure if that understood what I wanted? As a coffee and a jug of cream arrived Having said that it was a reasonable meal.will go again

Amazing place for fun and enjoyment The best part is the INCREDIBLE staff how makes this place The Best

Great atmosphere within the pub, quality beer and delicious food made happen by excellent staff.

Lovely local pub! Food and service is always good and a great atmosphere of an evening. Nice family pub where you feel safe and comfortable. Our local and we love it!

Food was excellent- had the turkey roast followed by sticky toffee pudding. Service provided by Amy was excellent too. She was very attentive, checking if everything was ok Would come again.

3 of us had a Sunday roast. The serving is massive, best cauliflower cheese ever, potatoes lovely and crispy and the gammon was cooked perfect and tasted lovely. Service was attentive and helpful. Atmosphere was lovely quiet and relaxed

It has a nice atmosphere, the service is very attentive and nice. Their menu is quite delicious.

Fantastic staff great night. I really wanna thank your door staff, I didn’t get his name, tall guy blonde ish hair. But you should be proud of a professional manner he had. Thank you 😊

Great atmosphere and food. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It was a great evening.

Good vibes good food and great service, would highly recommend.

As parents of the bride who have travelled from Australia we cannot thank enough the Manager and Super Staff who went out of their way to to make sure that the Reception went without a hitch. The intimate dining area and section of the bar that was put aside just for us was great. The beer garden amazing. Food was plentiful and very tasty. I only wish it was closer to home so we could visit again sooner.

Me and my now wife had our wedding reception here on 21 Sep 2024 and I really can’t praise every member of staff at The Bull enough. We will be eternally grateful for an incredible afternoon and evening. Special shout-out to Ahmed as who went above and beyond for us. Thank you so much. We will be back for sure.

My husband and I wanted somewhere to gather with friends and family to have a drink, food and celebrate getting married. The Bull was perfect and every single member of staff was friendly and so so lovely. Special thanks to Ahmed for doing more than he had to and making our evening one to remember forever. We will be back for a meal again some day soon!

Absolutely stunnig service by George and Rylee. Professional steps towards customer service. Could not ask for better approach. Both bartenders are very great plus to your establishment. They definitely deserve a reword for their excellent work.

Great quiz night. The food was very good.

First night of quiz. Great fun! Excellent service at bar. Food was really nice.

Just a good pup not many left these days

Fantastic pub with fantastic people. Always friendly and willing to help. Luke is great never stops and will bend over backwards to help

good staff and lovely atmosphere

Best day down The Bull Grays for their family fun day. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Would highly recommend

Absolutely love coming here, so friendly and warm atmosphere. The food here is amazing and prices are very reasonable. Staff here work so hard especially a young boy I believe named Luke, he is constantly on the go making sure the food comes straight out, clearing our table and making sure we have everything we want. Great little worker, well done The Bull pub

Good management team 100% recommend coming here with the family, food is amazing the boss Ahmed is kind and welcoming definitely coming back

The bull pub is the most welcoming place this boy I think is called luke was so nice he's so kind and thoughtful

Maisie is a great sever always making sure we are having a good time

Great food, great service 10/10

great food lovely staff nice atmosphere

Very nice food came for lunch, amazing service from staff and a particularly young boy called Luke.

One of the nicest places to eat in Grays. Food is delicious, staff welcoming but inobtrusive and the beer is good. We ate at lunchtime. Not usually one for desserts but I made an exception here.

Ahmed went above and beyond for our gathering. He had an entertainer, bouncy castle, drinks etc. was an amazing day! Food was delicious!

Absolutely amazing service, we hire a booth for an event with lots of children and Ahmed and his team went above and beyond the service & food was plentiful & 5* honestly couldn't asked for a better day. The kids really enjoyed the park, bouncy castle and the entertainment And everyone knows if the kids are happy so are the adults , what a great place

So pleased Ahmed is back. We can now return and have booked a booth again. The last 2 weekends have been great.

How do i fell about my visit to the bull? Ripped off and mugged up is the only way I can describe it. Save yourself the disappointment and eat at Harvester or Tracle Mine same quality food but served in a timely manner and by people who at least pretend they care that you are having a good experience. Met with our kids to mark our anniversary, they suggested a pub lunch at this place around the corner the Bull pub and restaurant. Arrived around 1.30pm, nice looking venue. Lunch end with us finally getting all of the food ordered dumped on the table in one go nearly 2 hours after ordering but only after us complaing 3 times. At £200 it has been a costly lesson, but we will never go there again and will be advising anyone we meet against the experience.

Very poor service 1.5 hrs still waiting for food that was ordered via the app. If I had not already paid I would be leaving. Food and drinks ordered via the app are a joke. Drinks over half and hour to arrive and still had to prompt bar staff that we were waiting. Staff did not seem to care or be bothered. Have visited a number of times before and always had a good experience. Will not be visiting again. Was not even busy 6 tables at the most in use.

Very poor service. Took family to ship for 35th wedding anniversary lunch. Over 1.5hrs for food. Ordered via the app as in other establishments this is often the easiest and quickest way of getting what you require. When food finally arrived starters and mains were all served at the same time, burger was over cooked, bun was crispy hard, chips bland and warm, peas missing from kids meal, Had to ask for cutlery twice was not delivered until all food had been delivered and was getting cold. No condiments provided. Ordered a drink with meal and did not receive it. Ordered drinks via the app had to wait best part of an hour and had to go to bar to ask where the drinks were. Had we nit already paid ahead of receiving food and drinks we would have left sooner. Spent over £200.00 for a lunch time experience that was a waste of time and money. Witnessed other customers being charged for food and drinks they did not have, customers also complaining about the lack of service being provided. I have had food and drink here before and sadly will not again. The service was 0% No one is monitoring the app for orders. It was not busy, maybe 6 tables in use. Feel very let down by which has previously been a very good experience. Don't think I would come again.

Lovely family lunch in the garden. We ordered by scanning the QR code on the table. Drinks arrived quickly, food arrived within a good time, everything was in order, delicious and hot. Nice atmosphere with the Olympics on the large garden by screens. Special mention to Amy and Riley who served us, friendly and efficiently.

Being local to the pub I am a big supporter of them and what they do. But tonight they excelled them selves. The food was amazing, atmosphere was great and service was perfect. Thank you to all! Chicken Gyros was 🔥👌🏻

Edit: complained to manager after a larger shady was unknown to bar staff. He didn’t understand what the issue was and then once he understood said oh well I’ll give you a free round. This is ridiculous and I refused because the service was terrible. Another customer had over an hour later got her burger and chips! Everyone else had got an eaten there’s and she was left waiting. Manager claimed bad service was due to and these are his words “hot weather makes it hard for staff as they are hot” Great pub just wish the service was there. For the second time I’ve had to go in to complain after waiting over 20 minutes for a drink. Last time we waited over an hour and were shouted at. After complaining to manager it was said to be sorted. Now yet again a sunny afternoon in the holidays and one staff member behind the bar and over 20 minutes for 2 bottles ciders and an inches. Only 4 tables in use in the garden so not even busy!!

Great evening in The Bull. Staff were very welcoming and polite! Food was brilliant too

Ahmed was a great host on a Wednesday night. Made us feel very welcome! Will definitely be coming back whilst in the area!

Great pub, food, beer garden and staff. We visited here with a Chinese work exchange, the staff especially Ahmed made us feel very welcome. Will definitely return.

Absolutely A+++. We had a fabulous evening and were thoroughly looked after by the lovely Ahmed and the rest of the staff.

Decent amount of parking spaces,has a playground for kids if you want to enjoy a burger and a pint with family. Usually no troublemakers so quite ok to take family there.

One of the best Essex pubs around! Ahmed and his staff cannot do enough for you, very polite and happy to help at any point. The Bull has a lovely garden and great for families during the day as it has a children's play area to keep them occupied and also VIP Booths with packages you can hire out for special occasions. The food is delicious. good selection and very reasonably priced. We stayed until the evening and the pub got busy with great music until late, you also feel very safe with the door security staff they have walking around. Will definately be returning, highly recommended!

Had our baby’s christening here! And was amazing! Food staff music couldn’t fault any of it!! 10/10 Ahmed smashed it for us Thankyou very much

The owner named Ahmed of Arab origin is very rough and uneducated! He doesn't know how to behave with customers. Very ugly....

Phoned to book a table and got very a very arrogant response of 'we are Busy, no tables' suggest you book elsewhere

Nice garden and play area for children. Make note that when dining on a Tuesday and the menu states buy one main get one free it doesn't state that both meals have to be the same. Food was ok.

Had a great lunch in the lovely garden area. Food was lovely and so were the staff. Our waiter was a young boy, Luke, who was polite, attentive and a pleasure to deal with. We’ll definitely be back

Great place for family. No teas tho 🤷‍♀️ not sure what's the matter. Otherwise my top place to eat and chill with kids 💯👌

Great family friendly atmosphere with play equipment outside for the kids. Reasonable prices too!

Beautiful food . price, taste and presentation . Service was spot on and excellent service.

Great food and great offer buy one get one free main on Tuesday steak night. Lots of parking and they have a huge beer garden with tv screens, benches, tables and a great sized kids playground

We have been here several times, but the last visit on the 19th May was very disappointing due to the food service. OK so there were 10 adults and 3 children in our party. The food came sporadically but our 3 roast dinners came a long time after the rest of us had finished eating! We were there for my daughter's birthday, but hers and her partners were the last meals to arrive. It was busy due to the football match, but sadly the service was poor

Went here for a family catchup. Great food and drink, service was good and food order came quickly. Reasonable prices. Will visit again next in the area

Enjoyed Sunday lunch today with my sister. Lovely food. Slightly expensive but was very nice . Would have liked more custard with my pudding tho .

2 for Tuesday delicious sirloin steaks is a must.

For Grays / East Tilbury Expensive!!!!. Prices higher than where I live in North London

Wow! I have not been to the bull before but I’ve got to say that this is the best pub in Essex, was made very welcome By Mr Ahmed and his Team. Highly recommended this place for food and Drinks they got lots of choices. Definitely coming back.

Had a large event at The Bull with over 100 people. Ahmed was gracious and professional throughout, from viewing to the event itself. The pub was really flexible and we were able to set up an amp, keyboard and mic. The food was good, and the garden is huge- in good weather, there's an entire second pub out there, and a bouncy castle! I got so many compliments on the venue from my guests.

What a great way to celebrate my birthday. Amy and Holly really looked after us, but as regulars we always get looked after which is lovely. The chef is amazing and we were privileged to sample the new menu which was fantastic and catered well for vegans, vegetarians and additional gluten free options. I had the steak which I could have eaten with a spoon it was that tender! Also a big thank you to Ahmed for looking after us all.

We have been twice now for Sunday lunch and it was a real treat today to have a proper roast potato. The food is excellent and the staff were really pleasant and attentive. Plus the table was ours till we finished. One thing i would ask for is unscented spray when cleaning the tables around us.

It's a shame about the price of 2 starters, I was charged same as a 2 course meal. I thought considering where the pub is based they would be decent in price, couldn't have been more wrong. I wouldn't recommend unless you're willing to eat whatever they dictate to you.

The waitress was lovely her name is Rosie. She was very friendly and helpful. We came for valentines and the dinner was lovely.

Amazing food! I had Seabass and my partner had turkey roast on a Sunday. Beautiful food. Seabass was so tender with butter garlic sauce. Absolutely amazing 🤩

Great value for money. Generous portions and excellent food. We had Sunday lunch, a lovely roast with good service. Recommended

First time at a great pub find (not from the area). Has as a crackling fire, great food served quickly and washed down with a nice drink. A good number of friendly locals adding to the chatter and nice chill music whilst we enjoyed our meal and catch up. We'll be back with the children in warmer weather too enjoy the large garden and let the children on the play equipment. Thank you Lorna for looking after us.

First time at great pub, crackling fire, great food washed down with a nice drink and a good number of friendly locals. We'll be back to enjoy the large garden and play area with the children when the warmer weather comes.