Based on 378 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 378 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 407 in 477 in West Berkshire
Nº 114 of 121 British in West Berkshire
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Great pub. Great location. Samantha went out of her way to make myself and my dog feel very welcomed. I will definitely be going back again.
Ian H . 2024-11-05
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Since Samantha has taken up the reins, we were delighted to go back to The Bull. Lovely warm atmosphere. And Samantha has done a brilliant job bringing a sparkle back to the pub.
Maria O . 2024-11-05
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Stopped at this a lovely pub mid journey, very clean, good beer, service was excellent and very welcoming. Samantha the new landlady is a credit to the industry running a very good pub. Will be popping back again
Chris W . 2024-11-04
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Our second visit to the pub in recent months whilst visiting. Much better on second visit - the new landlady Samantha made us feel welcome. Friendly and inviting, with great ambiance and service, lovely atmosphere. Much improved, we really enjoyed our evening with friends.
Jan M . 2024-11-04
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Great night out now with a new landlady, busy lively, a great buzz and plenty of laughs. About time this pub was brought back to life and it’s been given a good spring clean ! Looking forward to a few more nights out and please put the six nations on
David M . 2024-11-02
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Beautiful pub in a great location, had a lovely veggie burger which I would definitely recommend. Stunning garden with a lovely feel. Great staff who were all very friendly to me as well.
Freya . 2024-08-11
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Debbie & staff were fantastic host, food was lovely could not fault it, booked too eat again, food potions were amazing, atmosphere was great for a country pub
Stewart D . 2024-07-08
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I received a text request, the day before the booking, to confirm our attendance. Which I did. When we arrived, the next day, after 35minutes driving, we were told at the bar that no food was available. No explanation was given. Anyone who still has a booking should call them on the morning of their visit to confirm that food is available. Why they didn't call me that morning with whatever excuse they'd thought up I don't know? It would have saved us time and fuel. We won't visit again.
RFriday1974 . 2024-05-23
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Visited Basildon Park but found the National Trust tea room closed (see separate review) so headed off for the nearest village for a pub lunch. Friendly staff. I had the curry and pint “Wednesday deal”. Beer well served and tasty curry; my only criticism is that as a Madras, I would expect it to be more spicy but that is personal preference. If you like eating out there is a good garden but we chose an inside table. At less than £15 per head for drink and food, it’s good value.
Spirit of Deltic . 2024-05-15
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I visited this old pub yesterday with a friend and we ordered lunch ,when my meal eventually came I was very disappointed, my sirloin steak was disgusting and rock hard and exceedingly stringy and full of gristle - worst food I’ve ever had in a pub restaurant, my friends meal was equally repulsive and we both had a mouthful of the food and then left it ,I asked for the bill - paid and left - the whole place is second rate and I will never visit this place again .
Leon C . 2024-05-02
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We visited yesterday evening, as a group of friends on a boating break. We received a warm and friendly welcome. The menu was just what we were looking for. Nothing too fancy (aka overly expensive) - but an absolutely superb range. Right through from steaks and a mixed grill (even a ‘mega mixed grill’) through to ‘posh’ kebabs served on flatbread. A very good range of starters and desserts too. The great service continued, and quality beers flowed very nicely. Lovely, north midlands accents from a few members of staff add to the charm! Genuine warm hearted, kind and caring - with a wicked sense of humour should you wish to go down that route. The prices are amazing too in such a picturesque location in West Berkshire. The manager described it as bringing a slice of fair north midlands prices down to the south. We would return in a heartbeat. A great find.
NottsJezz . 2024-04-20
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decent traditional pub food done well friendly helpful staff. not been here very long but heading in the right direction, will be back
Ben H . 2024-04-20
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Lovely location and lovely food. The barman/manager was exceptionally helpful to our elderly mum - helping her down the steps and suggesting a different way out that would be easier for her. Would highly recommend xx
Maria J . 2024-04-15
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We visited The Bull for a walk / run social event. Had 30 people for lunch Debbie & Ben the manager were very helpful. We pre-ordered our food it all came out in good time and was very nice. Chicken strips & popcorn chicken is wonderful. We clashed with all the roadworks in Streatley again Ben help us out so we could still use the car park. Had a wonderful day many thanks
DunnyDidcot . 2024-04-14
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We all really enjoyed our food this evening - the menu offered a good level of choice without being excessive and mass produced. The pie was lovely and homemade, with plenty of gravy served on the side. The staff were brilliant. A local pub that is really worth supporting. Thanks - we will be back!
L S . 2024-04-13
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We popped into The Bull on a Tuesday afternoon after a long walk looking for some quick food, both the chap behind the bar and the chef were so welcoming and friendly. They talked through the vegetarian options for us (which we really appreciated) and decided on the buffalo cauliflower which was gorgeous, a cheese and potato pie and a veggie burger. All the food was great. The guys are fairly new to running the pub, I believe, and were professional and kind to us and other customers - you deserve to do well, thank you.
Kate T . 2024-04-07
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The service was excellent. Very attentive to our needs. Quick to provide the children with pens and pencils and paper even though we never asked. Very friendly and kind. The staff really tried hard to look after us and provide everything we wanted. Great food and service. We were really happy when left and look forward to returning. The pub is dog friendly, nice people great atmosphere. Great food. Lovely garden. Great staff.
A C . 2024-04-01
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My wife and I have been going in this pub for many years but shan't be going again. We went in for lunch yesterday and were shown a table but that was where the service ended. We sat for 15 minutes before a young man took our drinks order and gave us menus. We noticed that the party at the next table had no food or drinks as we sat for another 15 minutes. Staff walked past but avoided looking at us and the drinks never came. The other party got up and walked out and after a minute or two we followed them. It's very sad because this has been a great pub over the years. These people should try their hand at something other than running a pub.
155terencei . 2024-03-24
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Popped in on the off chance for some food on a Monday as everywhere was closed so tried the bull and thought it wouldn’t be the best seeing the last few reviews, but we went with an open mind , the pub does look a little out of date but I thought it gave it character, is quite. Dated but it is clean , I had the fish and chips with mushy peas the batter was really quite nice and the chips were crunchy, my husband had a mixed grill and said everything thing was good, and he’s reasonably hard to please, the staff were polite and pleasant and the service was good for pubs standard, we were offered pudding but were to full to have any, we were not expecting the best but was very happy with what we got, I’d encourage you try it we enjoyed ourselves
debbiebP1776EP . 2024-03-19
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A truly awful experience. The dining room was deserted but my friend and I were placed at probably the worst table in the room. We moved. The menus were covered in food and the one I had was stuck together with food. We both ordered scampi and chips, which eventually proved to be totally underwhelming - a large quantity of greasy chips garnished with about 6 pieces of scampi and some very hard peas. We declined our normal dessert. This is, unfortunately the end of a long association with the Bull at Streatley, which goes back several years. We won't be returning and neither too will the other couple in the dining room who were equally disgusted.
Jennifer D . 2024-03-18
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We booked a table for 3pm on Mothering Sunday. 9 people (two families/mums). We booked online the day before. It was confirmed and we also phoned to check they had the booking. When we arrived it was chaos. They said that there had been some bookings errors and they didn't have space. The waiter looked stressed and said he would see what he could do. The people arriving behind us were told the same thing. We were left stood for 20 mins...they clearly hoped we would just go away and avoided eye contact on passing us. We made a call to The Miller down the road and thankfully they had a table. We walked out. The Miller was delightful. We met another table who had defected there from The Bull. We all realized we had dodged a bullet. The Bull set menu was pricy, not advertised up front and looked unappetizing. Big thanks to The Miller at Mansfield for rescuing our Mother's Day special outing and giving delicious food and great service. And thanks for nothing The Bull!!!!!
Insightsandreviews . 2024-03-18
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Service there was no attempt to serve us after seating is in the designated restaurant area and when our order was eventually taken it was disorganised and the waiter was visibly quite confused despite the order being 3 mains and a side. The atmosphere of the pub was lacking and felt unwelcoming and the staff themselves were unfriendly and some border line rude. When the food came out it was bland however that being said prices were very reasonable. Finally staff made it difficult to pay and were lacking in training and product knowledge. Some even struggled to work the computer system. Despite having a VALID discount staff were confused on how to use it so simply told me they wouldn’t take it. Ultimately I was very disappointed and wouldn’t recommend it!
georgialily7 . 2024-03-15
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Where do I start, this was by far one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had!! We booked a table for 6 people for a mothers day lunch, we arrived and were not aware that it was a set menu at £35 per head for adults and £10 for kids, this was not advertised anywhere on their website when booking and to say the set menu left very little choice with only 3 options on each starter, main and pudding. The table was clearly marked for 6 people but only set ready for 5 people, things were not looking great! We thought well we're here now so will stay. Ordered some drinks including a bottle of rose wine, which was room temp and not cold in the slightest, asked for a cold one to be told this was the last one they had available, asked 3 times for some ice which eventually came. Got out starters, most of us had a prawn cocktail...I say prawns but there was about 4 in the dish and half of us had half toasted bread the others just bread. We then waited for an hour for our main (roast dinners) and nothing came, we asked the waiter who said he would go check with the kitchen, followed by another waiter than asking if we were ready for our pudding WHAT...to which I said we haven't even had our main course yet!!! We complained and said we wanted a big discount off the bill, especially as it was £35 per head. Another table of 2 next to us then got their main before us and soon a member of staff came out of the kitchen to talk to us explaining that she would be plating ours soon and would offer us a free round of drinks!!! Or we could pay for what we had already had (drinks & starters) and go, saying we had had around £50/60 worth of food so far. We complained again and said it was not good enough. If you know your doing 110 covers for the day and offering a reduced menu then you should be well prepped for service. I would also like to add the pub was not even that busy at this point, we were one of the first tables in. We said no we don't want the mains or anything else and won't be paying for what we have had after 2 hours sitting there hungry and annoyed, so got up and left! Absolutely shocking service and totally ruined mine and my mother in laws Mothers Day!
Lucy B . 2024-03-13
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As it was mother's day and our wedding anniversary, I booked the Bull for lunch having seen some good reviews on trip adviser. However, every aspect of the experience was bad. The restaurant was busy and the staff was struggling to cope. The menu was a set 3 courses, and we didn't have to wait too long for the starter. I had pate, which was OK (though not home made). My wife had a prawn cocktail, which comprised of 4 prawns, and a lot of sauce on some soggy lettuce. We then waited almost an hour for our main course, which when it arrived was cold. The roast potatoes weren't roasted, and apart from the carrots, the vegetables were overcooked and soggy. The Yorkshire puddings were also soggy and the gravy was congealed over the meat. After a couple of mouthfuls neither of us could eat any more. Most of the food was left on the plate. fThe waiter was somewhat embarrassed and apologised, but did not offer us fresh food or something else from their al a carte menu. We decided we wouldn't bother with the sweet, which was included in the £35 per head cost. (A table alongside us with six guests decided to leave also after an hour, as they had not received their meals). We were given a reduced bill amounting to £48. This covered the two starters (one being the four prawns), a glass of wine and the two or three mouthfuls of the main course. Another thing we observed, rather than clearing the tables, the waiters were wiping cutlery with servlets that were left on the table and putting them back on the tables. they wouldn't have known if these had been used or handled at all. I'm sure this doesn't comply with health and safety regulations.
Steve E . 2024-03-10
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After a long and muddy walk around the surrounding hills, myself and four fellow walkers decided to have a pub lunch before heading our separate ways. On Sunday it's roast only but noticed the kitchen was very kindly adapting for the younger generation if they were less keen on that option. The choice was lamb shanks, beef or turkey. One of our party is a non meat eater and again they were happy to adapt, adding salmon to the roast instead of meat. We all had lamb shanks and it was delicious. Generous dinner portion but not ridiculous, beautiful gravy with mint in it and the lamb fell off the bone. We were so stuffed that we couldn't manage a dessert! They were clearly busy but the service was always with a smile and the landlord very accomodating. Ladies toilet had steps but I noted in the dining room there was a disabled toilet with flat access.
mrsbsouthend . 2024-02-26
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Menu not the same as online very limited choices.. Understand it’s under new management… But unforgivable serving out of date mayonnaise dated 20/22… hoping member of party that eat this is not ill… This is the responsibility of who ever is in charge
Angela C . 2023-10-27
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Had a lovely lunch, plenty of lighter options on the menu as well as the huge fish and chips that I had! We were served well by Sue and enjoyed a few drinks in the afternoon. Very well priced and consistent quality
Will G . 2023-08-14
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Excellent pub, hotel and restaurant with great hosts Rob and Adriene and team. Stayed here during our Ridgeway walking trip, very handy for the trail. Room was very nice, recently renovated, the bed was super comfy. Very good value for money. The garden is huge, very attractive and well maintained. Thanks for a great stay. G
750gerryb . 2023-07-09
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We always use the Bull every year the night before our crazy famous ultra the Thames Ring 250 The team there fitted 18 of us into the restaurant and although we all arrived at different times throughout the evening we couldn’t have asked for better service The food was great and the staff attentive Even 18 people paying separately was not a problem Several of the party also stayed at the pub which is also recommended lovely size rooms Thanks once again and see you next year in April
Andrew M . 2023-06-23
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Really disappointed with my meal. Ordered a sirloin steak. I didn’t have to wait long, but the food was Luke warm at best. Mushrooms were not fresh, the were cold, dry and shrivelled up as if they had been left for hours after being cooked. The steak was quite fatty and barely warm. Wouldn’t recommend to tourists, pay more money and get the quality.
lisnoopy20 . 2023-06-03
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Thank you to the lovely warm welcome from the Landlady sending out a relaxed atmosphere to start our evening family gathering of 9 of us all placed just as I asked on one long table. The food was delicious, we all chose a variety of meals from the reasonable menu. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, I can recommend this very nice venue. Very many thanks for looking after us.
Linda A . 2023-05-27
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Very welcoming, thank you sue! Reasonably priced, classic english pub menu. Enjoyed our food and pints in the garden. 👍
John L . 2023-05-15
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My daughter, her boyfriend and I enjoyed a very nice Sunday lunch. The roasts were delicious and so was the burger. Lovely desserts too. And all very reasonably priced. Staff were really friendly.
billwI8524TP . 2023-04-17
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We booked a table in advanced after having a walk, 6 of us to the loo’s were not in working order. Charming young lady eventually took our order. The drinks arrived after about 15 minutes. They had no chips only fries, only 4 potatoes left we had ordered 6, so 2 of us had fish and fries ( NO Chips) very overcooked fish, the food took over an hour to arrive, the salad with the jacket potatoes, very very mineable, the young lady said they were very short of salad! The very small potatoes were hardly warm and mine had been precooked and then left and was completely cold on arrival to me, for £8 it was terrible meal. The young lady was also serving the bar, short staffed she said! Would never go there again
Jill R . 2023-04-01
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Village pub with very friendly staff. Bar area tired and could do with an upgrade although clean. Food ok huge menu which can only be delivered by using processed foods which does affect quality. Small plates section is very small not really a small plate more a small starter!
Helen A . 2023-03-20
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What a nice pub good food, the service was great and the pub was clean tidy and well presented. Worth a visit.
997byront . 2023-03-16
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Wonderful stay perfect location for my meeting and so much better than staying in some soulless branded box of a hotel. The rooms look like they have had a recent refurb loved the furniture. Food was excellent quick well priced and tasted great with a really nice atmosphere in the pub.
amelia19812 . 2023-03-14
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We visited for lunch today for the first time. The waitress showed us to a nice table in the bar area. The pub is dog friendly and had fresh water available for them! For starters we ordered a portion of Brie dippers and a tomato soup. The Brie dippers were apparently really nice! The soup was fine but appeared to be just tinned tomato soup rather than homemade, luckily I like tinned tomato soup! For mains we ordered the ultimate burger and a cheddar, leak and potato pie. The burger was delicious, couldn’t fault it! My wife enjoyed the pie but would have preferred the gravy on the side in a little jug (not everybody likes it poured all over their lunch)! For dessert we ordered 2x praline chocolate tarts, these were also delicious! The service was really friendly and the pricing reasonable! We will definitely return.
RhinoKellie . 2023-02-02
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Worth phoning to check that the menu presented to you when you arrive will be the same as the really yummy-looking one on the website. This evening's was not and had only 1 veggie option, which was yuk. The soup and other starters were pretty grim too. Service very bad, assume it was the young waitress's 1st week. So disappointing as last time we were there (October I think), the menu was extensive and matched what was on the website and the food was really tasty.
mgsrockchick1976 . 2023-01-21
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We arrived and were given a key to our room. The bathroom had not been cleaned at all from previous guests! The room is very dated, old furniture and a tv in front of the wall mirror. The bed is a small double bed, with...
ladybirdseahorse . 2023-01-09
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The title says it all. Ingrained build up of dirt and filth from neglect . No basic toiletries in the bathroom - not even soap for hand washing! The remote control for the tv was a horror show we decided to not watch tv rather...
Harri720 . 2022-12-26
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It was ok. Portions were small , not much gravy and was very watery. I had just the one carrot baton! Friend asked for extra veg instead of roast potatoes and was charged an additional £2.75 for this but didn't actually get much more veg...
kellyhiggs14 . 2022-11-27
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We and two other couples each travelled nearly 100 miles for lunch which seemed, on paper, to be at a very pleasant half way point. However despite it being the day after a bank holiday numerous items were unavailable and those that were failed to...
HughP765 . 2022-09-20
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Had a 3pm meal on bank holiday Monday bar staff and waitress staff good food poor Hunter chicken with salad chicken just wrapped in cheese salad no dressing very bland Scampi and chips scampi over cooked chip looked as if heated up several times mushy...
trevor52-10 . 2022-08-30
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Just to say a massive thanks to all the staff for a really great experience, they were very welcoming and made my flying visit a pleasure so thank you
BedfordArmsDerby . 2022-08-27
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We attend with children and the food was good. The staff where on hand to help with every request. Definitely worth a visit.
Sarah D . 2022-08-26
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Came to visit some friends arranged to meet here, what a lovely place staff so friendly, food good and drinks promotions amazing. Thank you for going the extra mile for us. We will definitely be back
sarahbT9805GA . 2022-08-26
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Fantastic experience, popped in for a working lunch and a coffee with my laptop and caught up on some work while out on the road. Will be back when in the area again, was made very welcome by the staff and the food was perfect.
Chrisuttley . 2022-08-26
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We had a fantastic experience here great food great staff we were very well looked after my children loved it especially the brownie sundae, we will definitely return
louiseg666 . 2022-08-26
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Myself and a friend decided to meet for lunch yesterday 24th August 2022. When we arrived probably 3 tables in the garden were occupied. We decided to eat outside as it was a nice day. We ventured inside to order drinks, I didn't see any...
44georgieb . 2022-08-25
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We thought we would give it a try as new owners. Firstly, no greeting on our arrival at the bar. The bar was not busy, we were told that food was a 15 minute wait, we said that’s fine, nice day sat outside to make...
Sheila B . 2022-08-25
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What a disaster! Table booked for 12:30 party of 4. As it was a nice day we decided to eat outside. Found ourselves a table and then had to obtain wipes as it was covered in bird poo. Ordered a drink once we found a...
Fredandwilna . 2022-08-24
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I visited The Bull the week and there was an amazing atmosphere and the staff where really helpful, I was served each night by Sue and she managed to get me my drinks fast and gave me amazing service
B4011ARsimonr . 2022-08-02
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Came for the food stayed for the beer! Great burger and a cracking pint of morretti, when I'm back in the area will definitely be calling in!
cchand92 . 2022-07-30
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Real shame, as lovely pub but service, wait time and food were not the best. Upon being seated we were informed no butter chicken available from menu, which was fine, so after viewing the menu again we decided on a mixed grill as one of...
kerrygB173YZ . 2022-07-29
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I'm not normally one to write reviews but have felt compelled to do so in this instance. On paper the Bull's new menu looks great, but the execution is solely lacking. Ingredient wise there is a clear failure at quality control - the sirloin steak...
638sdAnielo . 2022-07-17
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Firstly, I must say the Front of House staff were lovely. However, I don't know what the kitchen staff were up to!! We ordered fish and chips, scampi and chips and sausage and mash. The chips when they came were french fries not chips, the...
Elizabeth R . 2022-07-08
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The young lady who took our order and served us with our meals and drinks was extremely pleasant and efficient. We both had fish and chips, which was very good value at £11.20 each for a large fish and chips (they do smaller portions if...
GeoffDStorey . 2022-07-01
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Had a lovely visit to the bull. The food was tasty and I will be returning again. Sue greated us and was friendly and would do anything to help. Great member of staff!!
bettylT3978NE . 2022-06-26
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Had some marvellous beverages served by a slender young man called William I believe with just enough head then again can’t have too much head of course
Andycarolgoat69 . 2022-06-26
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Amazing service quality Pub and your staff are a credit to your establishment . I would Highly recommend this place
cathwhite08 . 2022-06-26
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Lovely pub big garden perfect for groups. Young man behind the bar named will was very friendly and poured an excellent pint. Will definitely be returning soon.
I4165BKalexanderb . 2022-06-25
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Love this pub, great drinks and wonderful food. The owners are lovely and the ambiance is lovely too. Would definitely recommend.
jennyrZ1836ZO . 2022-06-09
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Had a lush time here. Fantastic atmosphere, food and more importantly drink. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Fully recommend!
Augertc . 2022-06-09
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Try and be tolerant as far as the Nun and the Monk buried, disgraced in 1400. slain and buried below the Yew Tree ! Sex between consentng adults is now OK in 2022 Of either sex Don't bang your head if over feet tall !...
J6520AAsimonr . 2022-05-21
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Me and My Partner came here as a stop off after a long journey as it was on the way home,The Food came out Quickly and It was delicious, Great Variety on the Menu Good selection of Drinks and a Great Atmosphere. Will Definitely be...
T4931JGjamesb . 2022-05-09
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Visited The Bull with my partner yesterday for their Sunday lunch! Greeted with a warm friendly welcome from all the staff and felt like a great atmosphere all round. Food arrived nice and hot with a great service throughout our time there so will be...
Laura B . 2022-05-09
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Visited this pub on the off chance as I was passing the area. Couldn’t be more pleased, the atmosphere was great and food was delicious. I will definitely be returning.
N378UGkatieg . 2022-05-09
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1st time out with friends since beginning of covid. Attempted to book a table, was told on phoning that manager was not around. Took details, said they would call back. No call. Took a chance and turned up, very quiet in bar and restaurant. On...
rosesG8210NR . 2022-05-07
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Decided to visit after a long walk along the river - last minute. Was very surprised at how quiet it was for a warm sunny bank holiday lunchtime. Ordered food - fish & chips were hot and scrummy - not sure about the breaded mushrooms...
nodster994 . 2022-04-15
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I visited the Bull in December for their 3 course Christmas meal. The meal itself was pleasant, however the next day i became very poorly, my doctor did some tests and it came back that i had Campylobacter, food poisoning. I emailed the Bull, not...
rosien522 . 2022-01-10
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Rating has been given purely on the food. From what we read on he menu to what arrived at our table, was a disappointment. Burnt food, incorrect toppings on the burgers and just generally low quality food. However, it is cheap (get what you pay...
Joseph-Patterson . 2022-01-01
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Not a great Sunday Roast, Seasonal Vegtable consisted of FROZEN peas and carrots - Dont know what the black mushy stuff was either - Went here years ago before it became a chain pub. Will not revisit
WayneLesley . 2021-12-05
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Thoroughly enjoyable experience in the beer garden at the rear. All the staff were very friendly attentative and humorous, Derek the gaffer was a star 🌟... Will definitely be back for sure.
Glenn B . 2021-09-10
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What a fantastic pub, great atmosphere and wonderful friendly staff. I can particularly recommend the buttermilk chicken...lovely! Ignore any negative reviews who seem to think a country pub needs to be like the homeware department at John Lewis; they should go there in future for...
Yulson68 . 2021-08-15
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The Bull Inn’s website far outweighs the actual experience. Initial booking by telephone was very friendly and accommodating, (not able to book through the website), however the place itself was not as welcoming. The decor is dowdy, old and lacked any atmosphere. The staff so...
Z9387QRhelenf . 2021-08-11
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Nice to see weekend breakfasts back at the Bull. Great food and great value, served by friendly, helpful staff. We’ll be making it a regular event.
Paul_F_PF77 . 2021-08-09
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Stopped here randomly for lunch on a cycling trip after coming off The Ridgeway and had a really good value meal. My son had steak and I had the Lasagne - plus apple pie for us both. All heartily recommended. Really friendly service and great...
900Bruce . 2021-08-07
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Visited with friends for lunch, the garden area was full of fag ends all over the ground, although I and others smoke it was very off putting (one wonders what areas are like that you do not see), food was not up to much either,...
nonniekel . 2021-08-01
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Been here a few times and always liked the food. Had lasagne which was very nice indeed except for the piece of 3" plastic in the middle of it. This could have been very serious for a child or old person that could easily have...
Pollydg . 2021-07-26
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Been here for a couple of Sunday lunchtimes and was impressed. The first visit was excellent, good service, good food and very good beer... We booked again for a party of four and I think they had not had a delivery of beef so it...
Tracie0909 . 2021-07-22
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We visit regularly for Sunday Lunch. We were greeted at the door to be seated. I had booked on line and asked for a window seat which we got. We ordered drinks and two roast beef. The roast came with parsnips, carrots, broccoli, peas as...
830eileend . 2021-06-22
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Had a nice meal with polite and attentive staff. Sat inside and felt perfectly covid secure. Covid adaptations felt subtle but effective e.g. menu printed on one sheet which was used by just us and then recycled. Tables well spaced but didnt feel in your...
-medvem- . 2021-06-15
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Had to take a look the day before to sample the beer and obtained a menu Had lunch today with friends and had a wonderful meal. The staff were very attentive which was nice We will return
MikeJinBucks . 2021-06-07
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The menu is small but perfect. Excellent pub food, freshly cooked, the steak was well cooked, tasty & tender, crispy chips great value for money. Enjoyed it so much have booked a table for Tuesday.
lizdgoring . 2021-05-31
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Arrived in garden due to covid so only could drink in garden which was fine.Got to podium to sign in and spoken down to like a naughty child by a twenty something server.Couldn't believe the way we were spoken to being paying customers.What has happened to people in this country???As soon as this kid spoke to me this way we all turned around and left and went to a pub elsewhere that treated us like proper customers.Most rude arrogant person I have met for s long time.One of my party actually nearly punched him in the mouth because he was so rude and patronising.Never again!!!Sort your staff out and have them treat people who are going to spend money in your establishment respectfully.Went to the crown and horns at East Ilsley for a family meal and was treated properly there and gave them nearly 200 pounds that the bull would have got but didn't because of this staff member.Won't ever be visiting here again.
paullF1816TZ . 2021-05-10
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Great to see good old fashioned service with a smile and well cooked meal without any fuss or wait.We booked an outside table due to restrictions and although well covered , it was a little windy - without prompting we were offered table 1 , which is a little Guinness Cabin with seating for 4 and a heater! Brilliant, as my elderly mother was feeling the cold . Thanks again to the staff and if you want to keep warm - book table 1 !!
H1465AZstephenw . 2021-05-06
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AS locals we are very happy to have a pub that tries so hard. David and the rest of the staff were really very efficient and attentive. Big thank you to them!
David M . 2021-05-04
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Just visited for the first time since it reopened post-lockdown. Great experience, as ever. It’s just a friendly local pub with a really nice beer garden (with an historic yew tree!) No gastropub food with gastropub prices - it does the basics and does them well at a good price.Very well set up for outdoor dining - a big marquee, open at each end, for when it rains, and staff doing all the right things. We just need the weather to warm up a bit now!
Paul_F_PF77 . 2021-04-16
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We visit regularly but obviously haven’t been able to for a while. It was lovely to return for Sunday lunch again. Lovely staff, great food and the tables were well positioned due to Covid. We will return again soon.
830eileend . 2020-12-07
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I was pleasantly surprised that there was a separate veggie/vegan menu though not sure if that is available every day. The food was really good and there was plenty of choice. All the staff were really good and it was very good value.
catherinec753 . 2020-10-29
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Lovely lunch, the menu choices had something for everyone, we had the steak fajitas, gammon, and chicken garlic and mushrooms. No long wait, food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. Very happy customers 😁
mamabear9216 . 2020-10-10
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Had lunch there this bank holiday Monday. Found the COVID measures very well done and very reassuring. The food was up to there usual high standards. Very helpful and friendly staff.
CRS900 . 2020-08-31
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The staff are super helpful and friendly. They will always try and accommodate requests. The food is cheap and tasty, so not a place to be missed.
BaduDG . 2020-08-26
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The Bull has long been a favourite pub in Streatley and now like others needs to operate within the Covid restrictions. They have this well planned with a good ordeting procedure and making best use of their large garden and terrace. The menu has been restticted because they explained their kitchen is small so they can only have very limited numbers of people in there. However the menu does have a fair selection of food and is very good value for money especially the sirloin steaks. A great place to spend a summer lunchtime or evening.
Butler-pask . 2020-08-25
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As a local we've been several times since the pub reopened. Great efforts have been made to make visiting the pub as safe as possible, with a one-way system, track and trace QR code, and hand-sanitiser on the way in. The menu is limited, which is to be expected in the current circumstances, but should still have something for everybody, and is excellent value, even without the "eat out to help out" discount. I'm also delighted to be able to pop in at the end of a dog walk again for a swift pint, ideally in their large beer garden.
Paul_F_PF77 . 2020-08-21
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service atrocious, they forget to serve drinks ordered until they are reminded 15 minutes later which was 2 minutes before the food order came out. Didn't bother asking is we wanted a dessert and had to wair almost an hour after the dinner plates were taken and after we requested the bill. No apologies will never go to back there again
Sezzie774 . 2020-08-11
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Only had drinks but this felt so safe and well organised. Staff were helpful and everything had been done to make this a safe and enjoyable experience.
yeovil81 . 2020-08-04
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Had a fabulous lunch with my family this week. Staff are helpful and attentive, great service. Food traditional and what you expect from a village pub, delicious and plenty of it. Our Boys loved their puddings the best and can’t wait to go again!!
Navigator48215 . 2020-07-17
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My Husband and I have visited here on around 4 occasions over quite a few years, first time we went we just stayed for a drink and went outside, then the next time we went we were told they had stopped taking food orders even though it was before the time they say they stop.We went somewhere else, the next time we went we were told the same thing even though once again it was well before time, they just said the kitchen has closed even though they were bringing out food to a table of about 6.The last time we went we sat down waiting to order, the woman came out I assume she was the manager with food in both hands, to give to people whom seemed like local, she came over to us and said I hope your not wanting any food because the kitchen is closed even though it was about ten to the time they stop again and we had sat there for at least 20 minutes! She came across as rude, arrogant and I assume they do not like strangers going to their pub. Well we wont be going back there, ever, appaling way to treat people, we cant say anything about the food here because we were never allowed any as not locals!!!!!!! Horrible experiences!
21Nkw . 2020-06-22
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