The Bull in Islington

We love The Bull! Despite being located on the High Street, it is a great meeting place for a quiet and intimate drink. It has a cosy atmosphere without intrusive background noise! Although the music played creates a relaxing ambience. Rachel and the team are always friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend it!

A very welcoming and cosy establishment, had such a lovely time here. The bar staff Fabulous Fabio and mega mehnaz are off the chain; absolute legends!!!

Lovely Sunday lunch, the beef was cooked beautifully and team was friendly and nice

Quiz night is always very good here!

Great pub on Upper St - we've been in the evening when it's busy - this time we went for Sunday Roast. Pub much quieter, atmosphere lacking a bit. Food was very good. Full half chicken, plenty of veg which was well prepared (ie not soggy or gray) and an amazing Yorkshire. Service ok but could have been better especially given how quiet the pub was Sunday lunchtime. Will still go back.

Nearly fainted when charged £17 for a glass of white wine and a small bottle of sparkling water during a lunchtime visit in September. Yes, £17. I should have queried it but was in a state of shock. I notice the booze prices don’t appear on their website. Nice enough pub. Ridiculous prices.

Quite honestly the worse roast dinner I have ever encountered, everything burnt and dried out, chicken was so overcooked it literally broke into pieces , the pig in blanket ( yes there was only one ) looked like a piece of leather, the roast potatoes were the size of dice and four in total !!,very poor guys you seriously need to up your game, fortunately we got one of the roasts refunded !! ( Don't take the pics of the roasts on the website as what you will get ).

Since the new manager took over, we have seen the loud party place return back to a nice pub where we will definitely return. Fabio and Dan were so helpful and friendly, we can't wait to come back 👌

I popped here on a whim as part of my quest for the best value Sunday roast on Upper Street. The beef and Yorkshire pud were very good. The veg - not so much. The roast potatoes were like concrete - and I ate early - so don’t fancy chances of later diners. Overall, it was just ok and not worth £19.

Great place to catch up with friends 😊 Great service so friendly. Fantastic service from Frank and Chelsea will definitely be back again.

Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff

We went in and took advantage of the 2 for 1 cocktails, they give you 2 of the same cocktail though, which is pretty standard in most places. Plenty of seating, the place wasn't as welcoming as other places we found in Islington, maybe because they was busy, it was a convenient place to have a drink, I wouldn't have a problem returning here. The drinks were nice and although we didn't have any food here it did look good looking at other people eating here.

Great spot for people watching on upper street.

I enjoyed how stripped-back the pub was and how varnished the floors are.

A great pub on busy Upper Street. Our food was delicious and reasonably priced. The fish and chips were amazing. Will definitely visit again.

The Bull Islington, what can I say about this iconic blue pub on the heart of Upper Street? Other than the obvious that its a brilliant pub. I like to go to a pub a few times before writing a review. First, The guys behind the bar know what they are doing. They strive to give you a great service, you can see that in the attitude they show. They know what they are doing, and they are bloody great at it. I tried their Pineapple Spritz which I was recommended by the person with the pink hair, I asked what their favourite cocktail was and they said "From the day we had our drinks training I fell in love with the Pineapple Spritz". So of course I had to try it, and I am glad I did. It was the best Spritz I have had for awhile, even better than an Aperol. I also tried some of their IPA's too. Although a little pricey, due to the area, sadly we have come to the point were we no longer see £5 pints. I still enjoyed a lovely pint of Camden Pale, £7.25, they glass was clean and the taste was incredible. Second, the food. I have had a few different meals during my visits. Their 3 for £17 snack deal is a great choice if you are looking for something to nibble on but not too sure what you want. You can mix and match from a selection of 9 different dishes. I loved the Calamari, Fried Chicken and Halloumi Fries. On a second visit I had the 8oz Sirloin Steak, which came with chips. I asked for it to be cooked Medium rare and that's exactly what I got. I was juicy and I got it with the Beef dripping and Thyme sauce. I then visited for a Sunday roast. I got the Roast beef and my partner got the Chicken, It comes with peas, leeks, cabbage, carrots, potato's and the biggest yorkie I have ever seen (Luckily my partner doesn't like Yorkies so I got two). We also got a portion of cauliflower cheese, which was just delightful. The portions are little smaller than I expected for 2 people, so next time i will order two portions of Cauliflower cheese. I love that they put your gravy in a pot for you to pour yourself, however the portion is very small and had to ask my server for some more (which is free). Third, the Atmosphere. I have been here at different times on different days to try and get a feel for what this place is really like. During the day on a weekday, it is very quiet and they play easy going music. This is the best time to go if you want to fall sit down meal, if you are on your lunch break or if you are meeting with a friend. This is the place for you, they also do sandwiches. On Friday nights they have door staff on however, the pub still has that pub feel. They don't push the tables out of the way to create a "dance floor". They do raise the volume of the music up. The only down side is that at busier times, service can be a little slow. However, that doesn't stop them from giving you the best service ever. I would love to have this as my local, however I live too far. If you are Luckily enough to live near this gem of a pub, check it out, you will not regret it! I hope I am able to come back to Islington at some point to pop in again soon.

Beyond mediocre, ridiculously overpriced. £7.40 for a pint of Peroni! And IPAs over £8 a pint. Roasts tasted like school dinners, and they use stock photography on their website to make the food look good when it isn't – seen the exact same photos on other pub's websites. Also a terrible place to watch the football, despite trying to advertise as a Euros pub on social media. Overall, bad atmosphere, criminal pricing, a must-avoid for anyone with self respect.

Nice venue but the food was disappointing worst burger I've had in a long time, a thin burnt burger with a slice of cheese and little else. If you try order through the app you get charged 10% more, in my opinion a pretty sleasy way of getting people to pay more. Understandable to add service charge for a sit down meal but means you're paying £7.50 a pint and paying just to have a beer brought over.

Fantastic food and great atmosphere for the pub quiz!!!!

Always a pleasure to visit this excellent pub in Islington 👍

Had a great time here. Lovely live music and great staff! Heidi accommodated me really well, she checked all the food items for allergies and made sure my meal was safe for me to eat. Made me feel really comfortable, shout out to the rest of the team too ! Will definitely be back

Loved this pub!!! Heidi who was the bartender that served us, such a lovely, friendly & welcoming member of staff !! Couldn’t recommend Heidi or the pub enough !! We will definitely be back xx

Absolutely buzzing after my night at the bull. Everyone working were a delight, a special shout out to Heidi who made sure our night was one to remember. Will definitely be returning. Thanks team

Amazing service from fabulous Irish girl Heidi, warm friendly and organized! Thank you Heidi/ team for our fabulous roast and drinks!

Great pub and very friendly GM Kristi 👌

Was here on Saturday great pub been here three times, great food, beer lovely vibes will definitely be going there again - staff superb!

Thank you so much to The Bull team! I booked a table for a large group for drinks plus a buffet. The staff were really helpful in the event run-up, the space was perfect and the food was brilliant. There was plenty of it! I couldn't fault a thing and I would definitely recommend it for a large booking.

Great location. Get a table in the window!

the team was very welcoming and helpful, especially Fabio and Heidi. Great service, food and drinks!

We paid for a corner in the pub and it was a terrible experience just because of the BOUNCER. Now, I’ve worked in hospitality for years and I’ve never had an experience like this. He was not stable and was licking his lips and clenching his jaw when I asked him what was wrong, and when I tried to understand what the situation was he ignored me and refused members of our party entry into the pub by locking the door (ask your staff it you don’t believe me - 3 members of our party). Irregardless of what the situation was, the fact that he locked the doors made many people feel uneasy! When he got fed up with me asking as to why he wouldn’t allow people to enter the pub again (even though he we had a hired section) we all started to become uneasy as this isn’t regular behaviour, especially of someone in this profession. I must say, the staff were lovely and were so helpful during this and also expressed their discontent towards this particular bouncer. I would like to feel looked after when visiting a pub but I genuinely don’t feel that here. Not a safe environment as a customer! This intimidation mechanism taken upon by this bouncer was not acceptable. I do hope action is taken, this is not okay.

Best place to eat staff are so friendly and welcoming u won’t find better anywhere in Romford

Over sixteen quid for two pints of Deya! It’s been a long time since we’ve had a beer at The Bull, it used to be our favourite boozer in the 00s but we felt ripped off after paying normal prices in the Three Johns. 🍻

Fantastic food, great service, staff is very friendly and welcoming. Particular shoutout to Heidi and Fabio, amazing service and vibes from them!

Absolutely love stopping in here. The staff are awesome, always super helpful and great chat (shout out to Lola), the vibes excellent, and the brews and food are top notch (the sides game is unreal - second shout out to the halloumi fries!). 10/10 would recommend. In other words, this is one sexy pub.

Loved the welcoming, quirky atmosphere and the tapas-style British dishes. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bull Stretham, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was good and so were the drinks! What truly made my visit memorable, however, was the exceptional service provided by Bella. Her attentiveness, professionalism, and warm demeanor enhanced the overall experience. Bella's friendly nature and genuine care for her customers truly set a welcoming tone, making me feel like a valued guest throughout my time at The Bull Stretham. I will be returning soon !

Nice place to visit in angel. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

Leah was amazing . She was very kind and lovely. Definitely will come back

Great pub, love coming here for Sunday Roasts. Kristi was amazing at helping me choose the right drink for me

Great pub, with friendly staff. Glad to see no bunting either!

Lola is amazing, lovely service !

Great pub with excellent bar staff, especially Jose and Lola x

Great drinks and great for sport, Lola was a great at pouring stout.

We had a fantastic time. Food was delicious! And the staff super friendly and helpful. Thanks and see you soon! I was going to make a photo of the food but it smelled so good that I forgot. lol

Brilliant pub and a great choice of drink. Lola was especially nice and has great service.

Lola and Jose were fantastic tonight! Great people and great drinks all night.

The place was packed, so attentive and even though it was so busy Kristy and Lee were so careful and helpful for a first time in a while. Beers and food were amazing. I highly enjoyed and can't wait to trip there again.. I heard English football was on and they cared so much still. So happy.

Very good pub and incredible service by Lola! I will surely come back!

Lola at the bar was really nice! Good place for birthday drinks:)

Have been coming here a few times now for their pub quiz. I can’t remember the host’s name but he’s 10/10 - the questions are challenging but not so obscure that you feel like you can’t participate. The food has never disappointed either (although as a huge sticky toffee pudding lover it’s the only item on the menu that could be slightly improved 🫣)

Came in on a Monday night for dinner and some beers. Had a great time. Standard pub fare was excellent and the service was with a smile! Cameron and Toby hooked us up! Lots of good local beers on tap. I will definitely be back.

Burger was amazing! Cameron & Toby were true heroes behind the bar🔥

A good Sunday roast. Took a while to get served and the place was very loud, but good food and a nice location

What a lovely pub, great atmosphere and the staff was super helpful and lovely. Special shout out to Kristi who took really good care of our group. Definitely coming back

Lovely atmosphere. Staff with the manager were welcoming and professional. I was so happy that Heidi recommended me what to choose from the menu. With food allergies I'm so worried all the time. Thanks!

Pub is great. Jose is a legend.

Quality pub quiz, Fabio and Lola on the taps, what else do you need

Loila and Fabio in the Bull Pub In Islington absolutely wonderful 🥰👌👌

Great service by Lola and Fabio! Great place!

This Pub in Angel -Islington located in a corner on the main street is just an excellent option to have a good time enjoying good beer and delicious food I went in to this pub and I really enjoyed the atmosphere is good and also the staff at the bar is great I was served by Lola which made me feel comfortable all the way through. I raccomand to everyone

Shout out to Lola and Fabio behind the bar

Lola and fabio was really friendly full of energy

Fantastic time! Lola and Fabio make the place what it is!! Would recommend to many friends!

Jose was an absolute delight. Such a lovely pub. We had our dog with us and they’re so accommodating and friendly!!!! Worth a visit!!!

Lovely pub. Jose is a legend! Pigs in blanket 👌🏼

Fantastic experience at the bull, lovely service and great atmosphere. Shout out to Lola and Fabio

Lovely jaunt at the Bull. Lola’s service was fantastic.

Amazing service Lola was amazing

We were given a table at the back where the pub smelt very strongly of sewage/toilets. We raised this with the staff and they said it was a common problem which they couldn’t do anything about. It’s been 12 hours since I left and that smell is still with me now.

Thanks so much to Lola, Hidi and the team for one great eve. Many more to come. You should fequent this pub.

The best fish n chips I think I've ever had! And to think, I nearly went for the steak, except they didn't have it.. it looked so good, someone at the next table asked me about it! Beautiful and light, great chips too. Served with tartare sauce and mushy peas, all on the side.. 10/10

Super friendly staff and the cider on draft is really affordable. The bull is a great option for anyone looking for good vibes without breaking the bank .

Inefficient arrogant and rude bartenders. I was trying to make sure a customer at the bar finally got served rather than being ignored. Then the other bartender says to me, "You OK man, you look impatient." I should have walked out but decided to have a pint of Peroni and forget about it. Wish I had left because my pint was disgusting. It had that sweet sickly caramel taste that can only come from the bacteria in dirty pipes, £7.25 wasted. Not surprised really as the pub stank of stale beer which confirmed the lack of cleaning. So to recap, rude Inefficient staff, a poorly run cellar and dirty pub. The next time I go to the area, I'll make sure to avoid The Bull. Update: I had a response from the owner who asked me to call and discuss. I don't know who I spoke to but was told "there is no owner to speak to, it's a Mitchell and Butler pub". Then I find out that the General Manager is on holiday till middle of the month and yes, I don't care enough to follow up. What could i say anyway? Bad beer and a smelly pub is culture, poor cleaning standards and bad cellar management. Not an off night. So there you go, no need for a phone call. Cheers !!

I dined at the The Bull recently with friends as a pre-Christmas catch up. They have a couple of vegan options on the menu. I had the nut roast which was lovely. Once the place started to fill up, the atmosphere was very festive. Staff are friendly. There's seating upstairs as well. Overall a good experience and I'd definitely return.

Ella and Heidi took great care of me, being really nice with smile on their faces under huge pressure happy to work here and giving great service. Definitely want to come back!

One of my favourite Islington pubs, has friendly service and is a nice place to relax - big fan of the Sunday lunch as well (vegetarian option also available)!

We booked here for our annual Christmas lunch. We'd pre-ordered our three courses, plus drinks on arrival. When we arrived, our table was ready, the food came quickly and Jose & Kieran took good care of us. The food was tasty - the pate was really nice. The pork belly was good too and the profiteroles were great with the salted caramel inside. The place was very busy with other Christmas parties, plus those just in a for a drink but everything went well. The only thing was that we were right by the door, so it was a little cold at times, but nothing major. We'd definitely consider coming back.

They forgot our booking, after we showed them the confirmation email the man decided to blame us for not emailing him back despite the confirmation email not asking for any other correspondence. Instead of a planned large, festive table for 12 people we were crammed onto a table for 2 hours for a quick bite to eat next to the kitchen and were then told the only food we could order was burgers. The staff behind the bar were lovely and I felt bad for them as they were clearly understaffed. They really ment well. However, the manager had a negative attitude and his response of "we expect more communication from our customers after the confirmation has been sent" and then proceeding to justify his arguing with telling us he gets 3000 emails a day was unacceptable. All he had to do was apologies for forgetting us, not argue and raise his voice. Food was average, small portions for the price. Would not trust this establishment with a large booking or a special occasion. Its likely fine for popping in for pub grub. Wouldn't go again based on how we were treated. We were made to feel awful out of no fault of our own.

Service dreadful. BTW £7.35 for a Hells and £6.75 a Guinness?! Avoid!!!!!!!

Nice cozy pub with good service.

Let me tell you something right now… The Bull in Angel is the most hospitable establishment in a 50mile square radius. We first turned up before they opened, but they were the only gaff in the area that had the decency to open their door and speak to us. We then went to flight club up the road and then straight back. The lads in there Ciaran and Hakeem welcomed us with open arms and grinning smiles. Furthermore the chaps were setting up for a Christmas party with some crackers, we asked could our party pull one and they gave us one each. Best pub ever!

I booked a table at The Bull for their quiz night. Booking was no issue. A few days later I recieved an email confirming the booking and stating the quiz starting at 7pm. On the evening of the quiz, I came to the pub a little early at around 6.10 as the booking started at 6.30pm, was told my table was busy with two other people eating, I could not order food for another 40 min or so as the kitchen was closed due to a large party having food. Fine, then at 6.30 when my booking started the two people at the table refused du leave our table but staff eventually managed to move them. Asked again after about 40 min if we could order food, now we had to wait until 7pm and at 7pm we were told we could order food now but it would not be served for another hour, so 8pm. We ordered some drinks and waited for the quiz to start at 7 but nothing happened, then my friend asked the bar staff when the quiz was starting and was told the quiz starts at 8. Why the email confirmation states it starts at 7pm she could not say and was quite rude to my friend not offering her an explanation. Also the pub was freezing as the doors kept being opened and closed itself very slowly, there was also a draft from the windows. Would not recommend.

Very nice pub with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. I had some of the food here in a buffet style at a party, and all the standard pub foods (burgers, chicken, fries, nachos, etc) were of excellent quality.

Who in the right mind informs their customers of a cancellation made days in advance an hour beforew ? We left and wasted so much money and effort into this evening only to be disappointed

Pathetic unprofessional team. They tell us at 6pm that that we can’t come for our 7pm Sunday roast dinner. Pls do not go here. Beyond pathetic.

I did visit this place for Sunday roast and it was fantastic! Very kind and energetic waiter. Joseph is great! The food was fab, im sure i will be back.

Popped in for a drink to escape the rain. The Bull is essentially a cosy British pub. They also have a small boardgames selection (Connect4, Mario Monopoly etc.), which was appreciated. Only given it a 4 rather than a 5 because London prices are ridiculous

Nice place to sit and enjoy a drink and watch the world go by.

Great service and very good quality food. Bit disappointing they'd run out of roast but that happens a lot by late afternoon in London on Sundays. All dishes were presented nicely and the cheeseburger was cooked well with good flavour to it. Our table we reserved hadn't been wiped but otherwise no complaints.

Awful experience, rude and unhelpful staff who seem to think you should be grateful for the overpriced /poorly served drinks , when they can be bothered to do their job in the first place

Great place with friendly bar staff

It's a nice place to have vegan. The variety of dishes is incredible. I love this place..

Good service, amazing staff, always a great atmosphere.

Try their burgers, they are amazing. Well done Patrick. staff are friendly too, Leanne and Shan especially.

The food was soooooooo good! (Had the steak and chicken schnitzel). And Jasmine was super kind and friendly. Don't miss! 🙂

We came to the bull on Friday afternoon with a dog. Even before I opened my mouth, Jasmine (found out her name later) told us it’s absolutely fine to bring our beagle in. And that was just the beginning of a beautiful afternoon: I am gluten and diary intolerant and Jasmine and her 2 chefs could not have been more accommodating to meet my needs. The food was amazing, our beagle Freya had her own bowl of water and everyone was so friendly, that I felt instantly at home. Definitely will come back many more times.

Amazing service , tasty roast, ill be back!

Excellent fish and ship servi avec gentillesse…. le top 👍

Great pub, Jasmine and Brad were very helpful and friendly.

Great place! Left my backpack and they stored it until I could return. Great food and trivia. Jasmine and Bradley are very friendly and helpful!! Highly recommend!