The Bull Hotel Restaurant in West Dorset

Dirty tables and dead flowers on tables, vases were filled with dirty water, table had food on it and empty sugar sachets, despite several members of staff standing around. Food was as bleak as could be, really sad to see and flat fizz, then to top it off an extra 3 drinks of someone else’s added to our bill.

Happened upon the restaurant on a trip to Bridport. We both had sea bream with roasted baby potatoes, peas, cabbage and samphire. It was the most delicious fish I've eaten for years. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. For my second course, I had the lime cheesecake with rhubarb. Sound ordinary but it was far from it. Another fab dish. My partner had a started of harisaa courgettes on humus with a pomegranate salad. He said it was very tasty. Staff were lovely. Would recommend.

My family had a beautiful meal in this hotel/restaurant waiting staff were extremely helpful and the food was of an excellent standard. I had the burger and this was exceptional. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a lovely meal

We came for an evening meal and all four mains we ordered were lovely . Not too big not too small just exquisitely done. It was so good we came for Sunday roast the next day. Also great and they serve roast on Sunday evenings which no one else seems to do in Bridport The service was great and not expensive

We went to The Bull for Dinner - we chose the vegetarian main course option (Celeriac parpardelle with a ragout of gigante butter beans, artichoke hearts & spinach, truffle oil). It sounded enticing - but sadly it was a bit lacking. The vegetarian starter and dessert were very good, so this sort of saved the day - but overall it was a bit disappointing. Perhaps we were just unlucky and non-vegetarians may fair better. I hope they ditch this menu option.

Changed, alot.   I use to visit the Bull semi regularly once or twice a month and sometimes more , usually for dinner and always enjoyed the food and had good service. Last couple of years the food has been so poor and often the service. Simple things like pasta being overcooked to mush.. sandwiches are now only made with incredibly cheap bread. I'm talking supermarket value range type. Local cheaper cafes do not use this. How are they getting away with such poor quality produce for the prices? My husband loves an eggs benedict so would often come for breakfast. Lovely fruit salad you use to do no longer available and we were served eggs benedict on the cheap bread mentioned above, not muffins! Our kids love the pancakes still, so that's something.   Service is sometimes ok, there are a few sweet young girls who are polite but they don't seem to be given direction and are untrained. Each time i've visited in the last couple of months i've stood at the bar for noticable amounts of time while staff walk past and say nothing. A simple "hello, will be with you shortly" would suffice. To be ignored every time is rude and is the reason we've now stopped going. It's frustrating as it was such a fab place.

The menu is fairly limited so what’s on offer to you is not to everyone’s liking. You don’t mind paying for something that is your choice of food but when it is food that you don’t fancy, then it’s disappointing. A bottle of Prosecco is nearly £40! Very overpriced! Unfortunately, will not dine there again.

We popped in for a bite to share Order whitebait £8.50 plus chips £4.50 What a complete rip off .we will never ever eat there again We had Five waitbait fish and fifteen chips in the smallest bowl I have seen Come guys let’s get real many better places in Bridport

Great lunch and good service. The gentleman who served us (sorry we didn't get his name) had a good sense of humour. Delicious sandwiches that came with a portion of chips

Supported our tenants with learning disabilities, some with specialised food plans needing their food to be blended and sieved. The staff were very accommodating to our needs and helped with everything they could. Everyone I spoke to over the phone were really helpful and polite. Food is amazing and everyone seemed to enjoy everything they ordered. Definitely plan on going for a meal again!

Always good. We come here regularly for afternoon drinks in the courtyard and family dinners. Always great and the staff are very attentive, Last visited a few days ago for afternoon drinks and loved the courtyard feel. Will be back again soon.

Quite pricey for very average food Luke warm and too dry ravioli Not much fish in the pie The fondant wasn’t right

Swift service. Delightful courtyard in which to enjoy delicious coffee and cake, very reasonably priced.

Went for breakfast- ordered the Eggs Royale, which should come with smoked Salmon, instead it was served with tinned Salmon. When I questioned this I got no apology just an ‘oh I didn’t know’….not very impressive customer service and certainly not worth £9!

Surroundings pleasant and quiet. Service friendly and attentive. Menu pleasingly varied but not overlong and should suit all tastes. The food itself was of excellent quality, and serving size was optimum. Between 3 people we had six different dishes for lunch, each excellent. Unreservedly recommend.

First time to the Bull when it was taken over as a completely run down hotel, they Magically transformed it into a Faux Chic number. There was a buzzing Bar in the Ballroom, and it attracted many like minded Folks. I even came back a couple of years later and got married in the Ballroom, to which was a wonderfully well organised and brilliant day. Sadly the Couple that started this moved on, As My Marriage did too. The Bull is left with no identity other than gains by the people that own it

Very friendly staff, excellent food. Higher end pricing but food quality and service worth it. Phoned up lunchtime on Sunday for an evening table. No issues and very friendly staff on the phone. Arrived to a warm welcome. All staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and knew the menu and options perfectly. All service was fast and efficient and the food quality was perfect. Food is pricier than some places of the same quality but the atmosphere and service made it worth it. Definitely recommend The Bull Restaurant

We had a Sunday roast here which we couldn't fault. One of our party had fish and chips which was also very good. Would definitely recommend The Bull for Sunday lunch.

We had called in earlier to book and established one of the specials was lemon sole. When we arrived and ordered it the young lady said that it was not a special and only muscles which I don’t like. She said it must have been a lunchtime special but as we had called in at 4 pm that didn’t seem likely. We then spotted a piece of paper under the menu with specials and the sole was on there so I ordered it. That was all I got on the plate. No vegetables or salad just a piece of fish for £24. I expect the veg was extra but I wasn’t given the option. Husband had a fillet steak which he said was perfect. He also had apple crumble which he said was lovely. They were very busy so would advise booking in advance.

Called in for coffee in the lovely Courtyard but although there was ample space we were asked to sit inside as I presumed the free tables were all reserved. Eventually allowed to sit in the Courtyard and ordered coffee.It wasn't brought so I chased it...

I have given this restaurant 4 stars and it could have had 5 if it had more diners present when we ate there. there were only 3 couples dining! Never the less the staff were attentive and friendly and we totally enjoyed the meal from...

Firstly I'd like to say that I would never flippantly leave a bad review and I've had brillant food and service in the bull before in recent years and months but this was not as good as the previous times. Food was fine, the service...

This was the third time I’ve been to the Bull, the first time was in the evening for a big family celebration, the food was great and the service was great. I’ve been twice since during the day and both times I’ve been met with...

Luckily the obnoxious barista wasn't there when we arrived for coffee recently. The waitress and barista were helpful and pleasant and the coffee was good. We all felt welcome on this occasion

There is a choice of dining options.  The hotel offers a restaurant which offers a good choice of seasonal dishes that make good use of local produce.  There is also a pizzeria.

Took my dad and my nephew out for a spot of lunch and booked a table in the courtyard. From the moment we arrived the staff were super helpful, polite, informative and even my gf requirements were no problem, the chef even making me some...

Nice food over 1hr40nins to get food though which made meal very disappointing staff friendly and helpful but delay was not as so late getting meal didn’t really fancy it

Used to come here quite regularly, not been for about 2 years. Just had lunch, very disappointed. Rarebit. Soggy toast, sloppy gravy like stuff (not definable) atop the toast. Didn’t actually detect cheese. A dollop of something that looked remarkably like my cats food, (pulled...

There are fabulous places for brunch in Bridport and this is not one of them. I had smashed avocado, tomatoes, chilli and slow poached eggs on sourdough toast. The weirdly whipped, over-limed, avocado must have been from a catering pouch because I have no idea...

Late lunch - two ploughman’s - my sense of humour failed when after thirty minutes wait our food arrived. Ye gods - blink and you could miss the piddly pieces of cheese. A few thin pieces of apple (not even half of one) two small...

The food was good and we have no complaints in this regard. However, prices were well above the average for the area and the organisation was somewhat chaotic. To be fair, they were very busy and seemed short of staff. This was an ok experience,...

Not much open in Bridport on a Monday so when we couldn’t get a table in our restaurant of choice so decided on The Bull What a mistake The mushrooms and eggs on sourdough was okay - but the haddock was virtually inedible - dry...

went there today really facied a ploughmansd, so the three of us had one. Well what can i say a few leaves hot bread, no butter (until sked for) no cue or tomato, think they mistaking gave us the apple peel not a slice it...

Haven’t had lunch here for some while bit disappointing …mushrooms on soggy toast poached egg on top rock hard and overpriced lovely courtyard

I had looked online for somewhere to book for evening dinner whilst we visited Bridport. Very impressed with menu at The Bull. Everything was excellent. An interesting menu. The food was excellent. Very pleasant and extremely helpful staff. A big thank you to Hollie for looking after us so well. Would definitely recommend

The staff were nice, but not very organised, the restaurant section we were in was large and well furnished.The food was a disappointment.The Chef's speciality starter was very good and surprisingly the cheapest dish of the evening.It was downhill from there.Keens cheddar and stout rarebit starter, was almost tasteless and the poached egg was a bit runny.£16.50 for a pork chop (had to ask for a sharp knife), some apple sauce and a little bit of bok choy was a joke.Not a good experience.

Having had both lunch and dinner here on numerous occasions, I had no issues with coming back here. Sadly, the food standard has dropped severely as has the wine list. Although the service is still very good, the quality of the food is poor. It’s very sad that a restaurant of this quality has dropped its quality.

Visited for Sunday lunch and received a very warm welcome from all the staff. The Sunday sirloin beef was sublime and chef mixed 2 starters to create the perfect fish dish as a special request. Our server was Sophie and we’ve got to say what a cheerful, helpful and thoroughly lovely young lady she is! - we wish we lived closer to be able to return. A perfect few hours spent in their courtyard sunshine - thank you guys :)

We visitied the main dining room of the Bull Hotel and enjoyed a top class experience. The room is spacious, tables well seperated, nice décor. We both had local crab on sour dough which was fresh, light and complemented with pickled cucumber. Although quite pricey, the portion was generous. For main I had an excellent Chicken Kiev which was presented atop a mound of perfectly cooked seasonal fresh veg, including asparagus and garden peas. Top notch. Good wines are available by the glass.Service was friendly without being fussy. Overall, difficult to find fault with anything.

The welcome and all conversations with the serving team made our visit both relaxing and enjoyable. Lots of smiles and genuine interest in us when we were ordering. The food and drink were very good.

My dad and I visited on Monday for dinner and we were warmly welcomed. The staff were lovely throughout our dining and really friendly - although service was a little slow at times despite not being overly busy. However, the main disappointment we had was the pricing of the food. The starters were priced fair but the main courses less so. The Portobello mushroom dish was a handful of sautéed mushrooms on a single piece of toast with an egg that was charged at £15...quite steep for such a small dish that when arrived looked more like a starter or a breakfast. The ravioli was priced better, with a larger portion for £15 but the tiny bowl of chips priced at £4 also seemed a little steep.

Enjoyed first meal out since lockdown lifted, couldn't have chosen a better venue. The staff were friendly and courteous and we felt confident that they were taking all appropriate measures to keep us 'covid-safe'. The team have created a welcoming courtyard garden restaurant tucked away from the main high street, with heaters and covered areas to keep out the chill. The food tasted delicious and although the staff all wear face coverings, they 'smile' with their eyes, clearly happy to be back serving customers.

I had significant reservations about the food going into this hotel stay - the menu online sounded amazing...but I assumed....as a Fullers owned establishment, the food would be mass produced, boil in the bag stuff, so was very dubious the menu would live up to how it was written - how VERY wrong I was. I take my hat off to Fullers for enabling such an individual, small restaurant feel to their food. Our evening meal was properly good - from wine selection (impressive and varied) through all three courses - the food was as good as many many restaurants I have eaten in. Service from waitress was excellent and can honestly say I would happily eat there every night for a week.

We've been here many times and will always keep returning. The food is very good and sometimes excellent (I'd prefer to give a rating of 4.5!). The vegetables are always amazing! The ambience inside is great and the courtyard is a wonderful place to sit when its warm. Super top marks go to the staff. Cameron is simply perfect. He's friendly, genuine, charming, caring - all those great things you want and expect.

As we were staying at the hotel, we went to the restaurant on our first night and it was very nice. Lots of choices on the menu and the food was excellent. On the 2nd we were a little more adventurous and went across the road to the Olive Tree which was excellent

Hotel has its own pizzeria with home made pizza. The best pizza I have eaten. You have to eat in the courtyard but there are heaters in the evening.

Excellent kitchen, only bettered by superb wait staff. We ate in the bar area ( nobody was allowed to hang around there as there was strictly table service. All aspects of our meal were just so good and in our opinion this was the most enjoyable meal out in West Dorset. The whole evening was very smooth;- great waiter and manager, excellent wine & food just as we would wish for.The hotel is quite an imaginative development with attractive outside seating. Covid -19 measures including one way systems were strongly adhered to.

Really truly surprised at some of the reviews where this establishment has received less than 5*, in my eyes this place went above and beyond. We turned up quite late in the evening without a booking, was told that they could accommodate us in the bar area which was lovely and cosy. The staff were excellent, on hand with everything covid - one way system, sanitising all tables, keeping distance and disposable menus. Really impressed with the level of service. We ordered a curry from the special with chicken, and a burger, and both me and my friend thought our meals to be divine. We ordered some wine which was lovely and went down far too easily! We then ordered a banoffee cheesecake which was just heavenly. We were even able to order more wine to take back to our accommodation. All in all a great place to go, wonderful food which was great value for money and fantastic service. I highly recommend. This is even the type of place I would consider going for an extra special occasion like NYE or Christmas. Am definitely going to keep it on my favourites list. Thank you to everyone at The Bull for making our evening thoroughly enjoyable!

Disappointing and overpriced menu (5 prawns for£9) Very dull menu with uninspiring dishes. One red meat dish a 12oz Sirloin. most people were a burger or fish & chips

Visited as eat out to help out. Nicely spaced tables and service was more of less COVID friendly. Bridport is different to the places I’ve been in in my home town and most servers in restaurants don’t have masks or visors. Sardines were tasty, sticky toffee pudding very good. Steak was a bit sinewy even for sirloin but overall enjoyable. Wine was great and much better value than we thought it would be.Overall very pleasant evening.

We attended this hotel admittedly during the eat out help out deal for lunch We both ordered the battered haddock one serving was Ok but my partner was disappointed with hers and could not eat it The fish had been in the fridge for a considerable time and was not cooked through I complained and the dish was replaced however by this time my fish dish was cold due to the fact that we had to wait to eat together Bearing in mind that this was during the Covid crisis we were surprised to note that a member of staff was seen pulling a bag of bedding from the hotel amongst the diners in the courtyard.

I loved our stay here. A stunning room, lovely food in the restaurant (breakfast and dinner), and very friendly helpful staff. From the excellent breakfast porridge (it's far more than exciting than yiu expect) to the Pizzeria's Florentine, everything was cooked to perfection.

Good bits:Lovely courtyard... clean and tidy... choice of indoor outdoor seating... food was reasonably-ish priced- We both had a Caesar salad with salmon and anchovies ... with focaccia/ olive oil/balsamic dip...Bad bits:We were taken to a table and left there- no “someone will take your order etc” after 10-mins Deb attracted the attention of the waiter... who then took a drinks order... still no menus- despite us being clear from the outset we wanted food... drinks arrive... no menus... people were seated on the next table a good 10-15 mins after us but had drinks and food before us... starting to get cross now... another waiter noticed we were sitting with an empty table and asked if we were ready to order... just as well I was ready to walk then.The food was nice - apart from Deb had all of the anchovies on her salad I had none... We waited so long Deb has drink her drink- no check if we were ok or needed more...Poor...

Love this place and been frequent haunt for years. Nice outdoor seating as well as decent size indoor facility. Food and service seems to vary, we got cold burgers last night which was sorted but meant we didn’t eat as a family. Waiting staff were rushed and didn’t really listen to our requests.Shame as when they are on their A game they can be excellent.

First visit to this hotel. After many years of visiting Bridport by caravan we decided to stay in this hotel for a change are we’re not disappointed. Room was clean and tidy with all that you would expect, nice shower, tea/coffee and tv. We ate in the restaurant the first evening and had plenty of choice from the menu. The morning breakfast was certainly enough to fuel you for the day. We will return.

Overall, we enjoyed our lunch. We all had Beef roast. Nice Vegetables....But seriously, plunking a big plate sized Yorkshire Pudding atop...was not nice to see. It was huge & inedible & not softened by gravy. Yorkshire Pudding is cheap & easy to cook.

A lovely to place to celebrate my sister’s birthday over brunch. Really great service from Grant and the other restaurant staff. One of our favourite places to visit for a meal in Bridport - already looking forward to the next time!

£365 for a poor and disappointing Christmas meal for four people. From the moment we sat down they rushed us, then we were given soggy based canapés which had obviously been prepared sometime earlier, Duck Pâté for the starter that had also been prepared earlier as it was dried up. The Christmas Turkey dinner was basic, three thin slices of turkey joint not even an actual Turkey! Three small roast potatoes each, with packet mix gravy and one bowl of vegetables for the four of us. Utterly disgusting for the money. Forgot the puddings they were uneatable, Chocolate mousse slice which had a stale sponge base and strange taste. Please don't waste your money at The Bull in Bridport.

We had a quiet dinner on a Tuesday night, the fish and chips & steak were all good - nothing amazing but service was very friendly and chilled atmosphere

This was our fourth visit to the Bull. We love the quirky rooms with their uneven floors, the supremely comfortable beds, and all the lovely little touches that make our stay so good. The staff are attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxed and nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is first class, with an excellent choice of dishes, and everything is cooked to order.

We are regulars. I Had a table with my family booked for dinner. 1) A Fullers restaurant that has run out of Fullers beer ! So not great start as it’s one of my favourite pints in town. 2) starter was a non starter. 3 small bread coated cheese balls. 1 cherry tomato. And small dish of bland jam. 3) Main. Venison, well we thought it was Venison. I was served a fatty , scraggy cut of meat that was inedible with a very dry, bland fondant potato. I am very surprised this was allowed to leave the kitchen. 2 members of staff who had to : tend the bar, tend the hotel reception, run room service, take food orders and clear tables in a fully booked restaurant.New menus that were displaying the wrong information.Obviously there was no charge for my main, but the real shame is that it was my Birthday and whilst my guest food was great, it will go down as the worst birthday evening I’ve had .☹️

Despite being very busy the service was very good and attentive, and our meals were excellent. The dining room has a lovely ambience, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

Parking in the area is a challenge, there is a small pay and display not too far away but very limited spaces.  We were shown to a booth which seemed ice at the start but it just meant that the servers couldn’t get to the two at the far end and we had to pass food down and dirty plates back up to the waitress.  It would have been OK as a table for four, but not six.    Service was very slow, one waitress who made eye contact then ignored our attempts to attract attention. We had the Haddock chowder, potted Salmon, Lamb Kofta all very good, and two Pea soups, not so good.  All served with some indifferent bread.  Mains were a gristly tasteless rib eye steak with underdone soft chips, a good Venison tagliatelle and two fish and chips.  The fish was in very thick greasy batter and we had to send them back as it still had the skin on.  The replacements eventually arrived in the same sort of batter, but the fish was watery and tasteless and it meant to of us were then out of sync with the rest of the group[p.  One portion was mostly eaten, except the batter, and the other not really touched.   No mention or comment made by the waitress when the plates were eventually collected.  A small nod of an apology would have gone a long way.    Desserts were the Cheese and biscuits, some very good Cheddar. a Banoffee cheese cake and three indifferent raspberry and Lime Possets.  There seemed to be a lot of flies around which was annoying.  No mention of the Fish and Chips when we came to pay.At £175 for five of us not good value at all

We stumbled across the court yard at the Bull Hotel. The menu had some lovely dishes on. I had the prawn and salmon pasta and my husband had the chalfont beef burger. Both dishes were absolutely gorgeous. The service was second to none. We love eating out and this was not one to forget. I just we wished nearer. We would totally recommend a visit.

Have breakfast here on a weekly basis. Eggs florentine here is the best i've ever had. Service always good and reasonably priced.

We stumbled across the Bull and are glad we did. Well priced food, elegant dining areas and an attractive courtyard to enjoy the summer evenings.

We had high expectations but unfortunately had a very average meal with very poor service. The waiter was rude to my husband, the drinks are overpriced and the food was uninspiring and average at best. Definitely won’t return and would not recommend.

Booked a table some weeks in advance for two of us. Seated by very friendly and knowledgable staff. There was a large table next to us so the staff very carefully without rushing us in any way got our order in first so we didn’t have t wait ages.

We ate at The Bull twice and then looked elsewhere. The staff do their best, but are overstretched with both bar duties and reception duties. Menu didn't change, except for two chef specials. Given their location near the coast, we were disappointed not to be offered a better range of fish dishes.

We had the special sea food linguini and absolutely loved it! Service was great and the vibe was pretty cool as well. The patio is greatly illuminated at night, highly recommend it if you are staying in the area :)

Our Saturday coffee crowd met there because of the warm weather. We use it sometimes in the summer months. We were there for various coffee and drinks. The very young man at the bar was frindly and took our orders, but we did find the barista somewhat officious and unfriendly. The maitre d'hotel seemed very busy and offhand, unusual because he used to be very cordial. The coffee was served outside, but for some reason a tab is no longer allowed, so various drinks had to be purchased individually which was a pain. It ironically backfires because instead of one sum of money given over by us all at the end, they don't get the generous tip added on!. Reflects the service I suppose!

Complimentary focaccia, which was amazing, quality well cooked food, friendly staff and wonderful service. Breakfasts are pretty awesome too!

My husband thoroughly enjoyed his tea and hop smoked haddock kedgeree with poached egg, and my lamb rump with heritage carrots and fondant potato was absolutely out of this world. The service was fantastic, too.

First time eating at the Bull hotel very nice place and the food was good very friendly and good service

Our stay was good. Service and food ok. Room was nice. Its a terrible shame that the loud music over the road and young drunks kept us awake until 3am. Had we had known of this we would have booked an alternative hotel.

Ordered club sandwich but received a prawn/langoustine sandwich. Very good taste. Delicious desserts with coffee. Very good outdoor dining area with shrubs/plants. Very busy hotel and restaurant on the high street. Need for giving correct and clear menu selection item to staff .

Lovely sandwiches, champagnes/wines, crab on toast. Excellent breakfasts. Attentive staff. Nice ambience.

Booked last minute on a Friday night, place was buzzing but not crowded. Service was prompt and friendly, food satisfied all guests. Portions are spot on and food is really good. My hanger steak was cooked perfectly and burgers looked delicious.

I was treated to a night at the Bull hotel for my birthday and it was perfect from start to finish. The staff were friendly and helpful, our room was stunningly designed and the roll top bath in there was heaven. We ate in the restaurant and the food was delicious- I’ve eaten many steaks in my time but this was the best rib eye I’ve ever had! Breakfast was great too, I only wish I could’ve stayed longer.

Have eaten at this tasteful and delightful hotel a number of times. Always great. Particularly love the breakfast, many places can not get scrambled egg right, the chef here certainly can!!!! An independent traditional hotel with a contemporary twist.

Great to experience The Bull back to its best, love this place. The food, wines, beers and staff probably the best in town. Doing the simple things really well (again). The ambiance inside and out ( in the summer) is second to none.Thank you. Finished the year with a Christmas meal, superb!

We went here for a family lunch on Boxing Day and was most disappointed with the food. We had to send 2 dishes back due to very poor quality and to be honest would have sent all of them back if it wasn’t for being so hungry. The food just wasn’t up to scratch - the burger bun was soggy and lacked filling, the chips were also soggy. Mussels were gritty and tiny and the steak tough and over cooked.

A beautifully presented,tasty meal. Coped with vegan, lactose and gluten intolerance with ease. Staff friendly and attentive. Excellent value for money for Xmas Eve.

Good ambience and a range of good food at reasonable prices. Plenty of seating outside for warm days and cosy inside. Service was excellent too.

We met up with some old friends and were very disappointed by the quality of the food. Two of us had a crab and prawn pasta dish and we both independently checked the menu as there were prawns but no sign of crab either visually or flavour. Generally it was very poorly seasoned if at all. We did mention it and felt it was poorly dealt with. Sorry but I'm sure you could do better!

Just had a really super lunch here. The service was efficient and friendly, the food was seasonally aware and good. The brigade do well, and I’m sure will continue to progress. I would recommend here wholeheartedly.

I have dined here previously with excellent food and service but this was very different. Firstly, no one was prepared to acknowledge our arrival. I stood there for several minutes and eventually someone checked, pointed and said 'your table is over there'. No accompanying us to the table, no asking if we wanted drinks, or providing menus.. We waited at our table for 10 minutes with no one attending before I had to go to find a waitress.

Unfortunately The Bull is becoming rather mediocre. This use to be the high end restaurant in Bridport but now it’s just becoming the same old standard food. Nothing special! They menu does not change often enough and I always end up having steak. I’m pretty sure on this visit I had minute steak for the first time and opted for this medium/ well. Oh my lord, I couldn’t chew it- I ended up with most hideous jaw ache. When the waiter cleared the table I told him and he replied, it’s a steak that should be cooked rare to prevent being tough! If only he’d told me that at time of ordering. The squid starter was fine and were the cheese & biscuits but I shan’t be rushing to return unfortunately.

We were looking for a restaurant which would cater for four friends with different tastes. It was for a special occasion so we wanted a restaurant which was little bit special. The Bull was perfect. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and very relaxing. The food did not disappoint either. The starter choice was excellent. 3 of us had the Crab and 1 the Mozzerella. All delicious. The mains were equally varied. The Goats Cheese pasta was amazing. The Bull also has a pretty court yard for alfresco dining.

We dropped in early Monday evening and were surprised and disappointed that no tables were available for dinner. But David, the manager, obviously had a word with kitchen and fitted us in. Glad he did, as the three of us each enjoyed different starters and main courses, nicely cooked and professionally presented. So refreshing to eat at a place where staff are courteous and appear to enjoy what they're doing. Recommended!

We love going to the Bull, to eat and drink and the only place in town with a court yard.

I am fussy when it comes to food. Being a vegetarian I am often restricted. On this visit asparagus risotto with carrot cridps happened to be on the specials board. It was seriously one of the best risottos I have tasted so had in two nights in a row. A bonus was the Fever Tree elderberry flower tonic water! The menu for non vegetarians also looked great. For breakfast, lunch and dinner you can’t go wrong...

Fantastic full English English had this morning. Decent coffee as well. The best beer garden in Bridport in my opinion!..

I ordered the palma ham croquette and chicken waldorf salad. Both appeared swiftly and were tasty. Quietly relaxing at their outside tables in their yard.

We visited here in May, attracted by its pretty courtyard setting. We waited rather too long for our meal. Two of us chose the rib-eye steak. So very disppointing for £22, and the waiter seemed genuinely taken about when I commented on it!

The menu looked very interesting, and we chose the sea bass fillets with a tomatoes, walnuts and other additions.

Dropped in to The Bull for lunch midweek. We ordered coffees as we arrived too early for lunch service and had to wait until midday to order. We ordered children’s food and sandwiches and the food was good, fresh and nicely presented. Good service and lovely surroundings. We would return.

We called in to take advantage of the Bull’s Moule and Steak Night (Wednesday) for an Anniversary Treat. I’m a big fan of Moule Mariniere and Frites having lived in Northern France and Belgium and often select them from the menu. In short these were the best I remember since 1985 when I ate them in a Cafe in Arras; soft, delicate, plump and with a perfect balance of wine, shallot, garlic. Quiet stunning. My lovely wife also loved her Hanger Steak. There’s a glass of wine to accompany their Wednesday Night Special. We also ordered puddings of Lemon Tart with Sorbet and Panna cotta with Stewed Cherries. I wasn’t fond of the Cherries which I’d describe as shrivelled rather than stewed. Fabulous Mussels though and we did the 2 for 1 on Mojito as an Aperitif. The Bull was bouncing with customers and had a great vibe. We’ll certainly return.

I've always wanted as raved as this being a wonderful place to go in Bridport. So my friend arranged her birthday dinner here.

Just walking around Bridport and saw this place was serving late breakfast.