The Bull Inn in Maidstone

Came to celebrate a new job. Had a bottle of chilled Moet served by the lovely Izzy. Nothing was to much trouble. Had a great 3 plate starter to share followed by the huge 20oz mixed grill and a steak for the wife. Such a friendly place. Beautiful surroundings. Will diffinalty be back.

Excellent gluten free fish and chips! Having failed to get an evening meal on a Sunday night at 2 other nearby pubs we called in to this pub. We were welcomed by friendly staff and had an excellent meal. Thank you!

Make sure you ask for a drinks menu, £12 for a 250ml glass of wine if not. The Beef Chilli we both had was good and the Lemon Tart to follow.

Booked for Mother’s Day and wow so glad we did, food was delicious and plenty of it. Staff friendly and great service too. Will definitely be back with the rest of the family.

Came with the family, the service was brillaint, food was excellent, drink selection was great. Will definitely return in the near future.

Fantastic food with a great extensive menu. The staff are very friendly and attentive . I would highly recommend this gastro pub especially the Sunday roast.

We had not eaten here before but were delighted to be told some meals were 50% offer. Our food was delicious - well presented and served speedily. Our waitress was cheerful and indeed told us of the food offer! However we noted that there was no GF bread which limited one guest choice. Likewise there was no decaffeinated tea - coffee - Earl Grey or milk alternatives which was surprising with how tastes and diets have changed. We would still return to enjoy another meal in this pub - thank you

Took our daughter out for dinner, friendly welcome, attentive staff, great food and drink at a very good price. Will definitely visit again!

SUNDAY 'ROAST': Burnt offerings all with a stale oil aftertaste - everything reheated/soggy, black/burnt potatoes, pointless yorkshire pud etc and VERY watery gravy

3rd april sunday lunch with my better half had such a lovely sunday dinner with great food and service Nikki was our server and she was so pleasant and complements to the kitchen team as well. Will most definitely be back

Booked a table for 7 midweek to celebrate a birthday after hearing good things about the place. Didn't know it has recently changed ownership. Was so disappointed in the menu choices. Two steaks were ordered and both could not be finished because of the poor quality meat and being badly cooked. Two vegetable curries were ordered and could not be finished because the french beans were rock hard while all other veg was cooked. I have to say there were no complaints about the burgers or kebab ordered. Oh and the pastry on the french apple tart was rock hard too. Such a shame because the staff were friendly and efficient. Won't be going back.

We visited for Mother’s Day, we were driving around and thought it looked nice. Pleasantly surprised at how amazing the service and food was from start to finish. We will be back

Disappointing meat pie pastry so hard inedible, apple tarts all cold and too hard .Menu choices limited the only thing I eat on the menu a cheeseburger not ideal for a wedding anniversary meal!

Very friendly staff. We all had the roasts which were superb. All fresh cooked, not out of the freezer. Hope to come back soon

Visited with son for Sunday roast , service was excellent food outstanding , veggies were fresh not out the freezer as was the roast potatoes very nice meal will visit again

Push-doors all the way out, light enough to nudge open with foot. Lots of soap and decent hand dryer. Made it back to table with clean hands. Winner.

Booked for a special meal for our daughters birthday as we'd been there several times before and had beautiful varied food. Now under new ownership with an entirely different menu, and what a disappointment. No rice available - unbelievable!! The dessert chosen by 2 of us was also unavailable. The wine selection was also more limited. Much of the food was tepid and the service was slow. Sorry to say we won't be going again.

Visited the Bull on 22 Sept as friends had said it was good value.Checked menu on website, but on arrival found Pub under new ownership- Red Cat not now Classic Inns, so a new menu. I chose a Dish I thought was of med origin , Chicken Skewer coos coos flatbread. Was Titled Sriracha which meant it was cooked with Asian Hot Chilli sauce. No mention of Chili in description, and I am averse to it. Dish changed and had a Curry not bad. Pleased with way complaint dealt with. Dish Mediterranean sounding spoilt by Sriracha Sauce chillli of Asian origin.Am a Dre to Chilli so Staff changed it, The Curry I had was good for a Pub Curry. Pleased with way complaint dealt with complaint. Slight downside, as quiet time too many staff lurking round the Bar, not goood for ambiance, so reason 3 not 4 Stars. .

Nice inside and out, bacterial hand sanitiser everywhere 👍 two young ladies serving, very pleasant and helpful. The menu is great and good for everyone, the place is spotless and well set out. The beer garden is a good size with cover as well if needed. Second time here, great food, nice setting and great staff. Worth a visit.

Restaurant selling beer NOT a pub selling food. It would appear that if your not having a meal your not all that welcome .

Visited at lunchtime and greeted warmly by I assume the owner. Given a choice of in or out and lovely day so went into the garden. Staff immediately asked if we knew what we wanted to drink and these were bought to us quickly. Food...

Went to the Bull a couple days ago, a lovely woman named Emma was so helpful, she even filled up my hot water bottle for me. Definitely deserves a pay rise!!

Saturday Night Out at our local with the family. Lovely meal really enjoyed.Food was amazing, warming fire.

Had a really nice meal and drinks. Sat outside in the sunshine. The food and drinks were served really quickly. Seemed very well organised and very clean. The manager appeared to be working as hard as her staff. Clear instructions and sanitising station available upon...

Just wanted to say what a lovely meal me and my family had tonight. We have visited The Bull several times lately for lunch and food is always first class! Good prices and friendly staff!! Would highly recommend.

Have been here several times and have always been happy with the food and friendly service. However on this occasion, the first since lockdown, I was unimpressed with the food. The scampi was of poor quality and the Chicken pie was not a pie, if...

Parking was easy enough, walk in to the pub, met by friendly staff and hand sanitiser. The bar is set up perfectly for covid and the staff are switched on. All tables are spaced out nicely, hand sanitiser placed around plus throwaway menus. Ordered at...

Not a family friendly pub at all! The previous 2 times we have been in have been awful. Last Monday we walked in at 7.30pm and asked for the menu only to be told that they were not serving any more food (even though on...

I booked a family meal for Saturday lunchtime due to children. Jade the waitress/bar lady was so welcoming and helpful,she took time to speak to the children and made it so nice, certainlyservice with a smile. The food come in a good time and it...

I would definitely recommend trying this pub. We visited Christmas Eve with our parents we booked a table if 8 at 7pm. When we got there it was so busy we were concerned that we may wait for our drinks and food. But we need...

We have been to the bull a few times now and it has such a nice fee,l bar staff very nice. food good and reasonable

Pub is nicely renovated and it has pleasant atmosphere. I had starter of nachos and they were alright, however it’s not really a dish that you can mess up. The fish pie looked impressive when it arrived, there was a great puff on a pastry,...

Tayler and Alison are truly the most welcoming and inviting hostesses I have ever met, without a doubt the best pub in Maidstone. I couldn’t reccomend it more... best kept secret in barming! Remember to say hello to them when you visit!!! X

We have been coming to the Bull now for many years and are regular visitors now since the refurbishment. The food is good pub Fayre its not going to win Michelin stars but it is decent enough and very reasonably priced, I love the fact...

Booked a table for four at The Bull for a family lunch , mid week.The greeting was very warm and welcoming and we were shown to our table. The service was very quick without being over the top but we were given plenty of time...

Good service and good food. We enjoy coming him especially for a sunday roast. Family friendly and a varied menu. Our 3 year old loves the calamari!

This is the first visit here since the refurbishment. It is now very pleasant clean and welcoming. They have a vast choice of beers. We had lunch, which was very good. Will definitely visit again.

A very friendly welcome a very clean and good atmosphere inside the food was tasty and arrived quickly.The beer was was brilliant.

Popped in again, properly my 4-5 visit, service is always slow which can except if busy but I do prefer an acknowledgement from them saying some along the lines of - be with you in a minute - but nothing! Not even a thank you for coming when you pay your bill and leave.

Visited for lunch, clean and pleasant inside, lovely menu, food very nice. Service quick. House rose wine one of the best. Will be back soon.

A lovely place for a drink or meal. The staff are fantastic and always welcoming. We popped in this evening and the atmosphere was great even though they were understaffed. A must to visit to this lovely pub. Alison and Natalie. The awesome twosome.

we had a table of 12 for our sons 18th on a busy saturday night ,all the food was served at the same time and was hot,although very busy nothing was too much trouble and all the staff were very friendly

A good selection of ales and a friendly atmosphere well worth the drive out to visit. Has a loyalty card for beer drinkers.

I have visited this pub many times over the past years and it has significantly improved under recent new management. The food is good and there is a friendly atmosphere. They coped admirably with a group of 23 people with individual menu choices.

Our second visit here and we enjoyed our evening. It was great that Alison and Kim made a great effort to make our evening enjoyable and they served us efficiently with good humour.

Took our family including elderly parents for Christmas Day meal. Welcomed with a glass of Prosecco, food that we had ordered in advance arrived promptly and with no problems, served hot, well cooked and beautifully presented. Despite being really busy, service was excellent and always with a smile. Many thanks and congratulations to Chris and the rest of the team for making it such a great celebration!

Went with friends for Christmas dinner. Excellent value for 3 course meal. I am gluten free and my meal was exactly that. The staff were very helpful and went out of their way to help.

We visited a while ago and ate from the £6 lunch menu. We have often passed by since and the car park has been generally quite full.

Recently visited on a Sunday as a family of 6 adults and 1 child. Our table was ready on time and the waitress took our order promptly. Food came out quickly and was great. We had a mixture of turkey, lamb shank and beef and no complaints at all. All cleared out plates! Roast comes with free extra roasties and Yorkshire’s which we took advantage of. Nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was great, warm and welcoming!

Great venue for our large family get-together. All the staff were really helpful, from the initial booking to looking after us on the day. Food was great - from the Christmas menu - and no delays with serving, despite there being 22 of us! Thank you so much to Robin and his team for everything. Would definitely recommend.

Visited The Bull tonight for a meal with my partner. We were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. The food was amazing and great value for money. Thank to Robin and the team for looking after us.

We come here regularly and have a lovely time. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Food is good value for money with plenty of choice.

Went with 35 friends and had an enjoyable lunch, good value, nice venue and the food was good. The lunchtime was enjoyed by all.

Regularly visit the pub and we are always welcomed with a smile. Great selection of drinks and great food.

Lovely lunch. Obliging and attentive staff. Extra pots, gravy etc free. Spoiled by inedible vegetables. Would have loved to finish parsnip, carrots and leeks but undercooked and impossible to cut. None of us finished them.

11 of us celebrating a birthday. Food was hot, tasty and plentiful. Service by Chris was excellent. Happy, cheerful staff makes all the difference. Keep up the good work.👍

The four of us fancied a late lunch and headed for this large pub on the Tonbridge Road in Barming.

We planned to stop here for lunch whilst walking the River Medway. We were not disappointed. A good choice of beers and ciders and a varied menu with a range of hot and cold food from steak to sandwiches. The service was helpful and friendly.

Another great visit today to this friendly pub. Really lovely staff. So friendly ! Really make this place. Great food and good value too.

Came here with my family for a bite to eat after a day of travelling from Devon. Friendly staff, efficient service, lovely atmosphere and most importantly, delicious food! Would definitely recommend!

Lovely location, been here a few times in recent months and never been disappointed.

Brought my parents here. What a lovely pub. The food was delicious, varied and good value,the staff attentive and friendly and the seating very comfortable. Stayed for coffee, which is made however you request it, as it was just so pleasant to sit in here.

Great place for a family get together. Food is very reasonably priced, and wholesome. The team were very friendly and Chris’s service and personality certainly added to a very enjoyable evening.

What a transformation, great pub now that’s offers friendly attentive staff, traditional pub meal all set in stylish environment with a lovely terrace at the rear garden with a lovely view. Not to be missed.

Delighted with our choice! Well presented and absolutely scrumptious ! The salad had a modern approach with pomegranate seeds and interesting bits and pieces. Loved the additional croutons and perfectly cooked lasagne. Cheerful locals and friendly dogs. Think more customers couldn't manage to find way through local road sinkage but bus stopped outside so ok. Well priced and a good change from our usual Maidstone centre pubs.

We went for Sunday lunch this week and were extremely disappointed. I had the free range pork loin roast dinner and paid extra for cauliflower cheese. The whole thing was inedible. The meat was from a frozen joint and the rest of the veg were mostly frozen and not fresh. Carrots were the only exception and they were hard!

Came here for a Sunday roast with friends. It was great. I highly recommend the long rib beef. Friendly staff, good drink and reasonable prices.

Visited here on a whim as the weather was particularly clement. 7 adults and 4 under 10'S. Lovely beer garden with plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Drinks were priced as expected with a good range on offer. The food on the whole was fairly good although the sausages on one meal were a little burnt. The waitress however took that meal off the bill without any hostility and apologised. Good customer service. Could do with bigger portions in my opinion but generally everyone enjoyed it. the kids meals are very good value. Will probably return again during the summer months.

Went for lunch and was very satisfied with the meal and service. The place is tastefully decorated and smart. Will definitely revisit.

We stopped off here on way home and boy was i glad we did Food portions were large and swiftly served when ordered. Two clean plates left behind

Friends visiting.... tried to book on line... didn't get confirmation so rang and booked. Arrived early. Show straight to table... nice friendly attentive waitresses. Quick service. Hot food. Good selection. Really impressed.

We first went here when it opened and it was terrible so we thought let's give it another try. Oh dear ... The prawn starter turned up raw on sending it back it arrived again warm and anaemic the waitress said they were done in...

Came here with our 50% vouchers and can honestly say we had the best food I’ve had in ages. Steak cooked to perfection, lovely wine, excellent atmosphere and a brilliant waitress who was attentive and funny but not annoying. I had a great night and...

We tried the food after hearing mixed reports since it was revamped and taken over The fish pie turned up with raw prawns in it .as everyone knows prawns need to be cooked Food taken away , the poor young girl apologised and offered something...

The new renovation made it more comfortable but not cosy,good selection of real ales

The Bull has been run by different management teams over the years. The latest ‘classicinns’ took over in 2017 with a much needed injection of capital giving the old place a lovely facelift to the interior and exterior. Great undercover seating outside with patio heaters and throws. I’ve eaten here on several occasions since the refurb and to be blunt it really is very disappointing, if they provide gluten free options it isn’t clear on the menu, they’ve taken away the old classics like steak and ale pie, plain chicken, jacket potatoes, the side salad is ‘tiny’ in a pot and they charge £2.99 for such. In total for 3 people having 3 starters and a main each with 2 drinks each (alcoholic) the total was£91.92. To be honest we could of eaten for less in town or at another local pub.

Went for dinner after the pub had its umpteenth makeover. Nice inside well done New bright bar new tables and...

Buena ubicación para un pub con jardín bonito y juegos con vistas de la Valle de Medway. Por desgracia, el ambiente no bastante a la altura, bastante y carente de comodidad o de personalidad. La comida está bien, las porciones son un poco demasiado grande...

Fuimos un sábado para cenar con nuestra familia no muy concurrido sólo a un par de personas. Nos sirvieron muy rápido tenía un riquísimos entrantes a todos (8 personas) plato principal y fue agradable grandes porciones, pero mi hija no como de ella que era...

bar staff was more interested in yawning and not serving , food was poor , slow , but priced high , shall not bother again here

Vinimos aquí para una comida de domingo en diciembre de 2016. Pedí mi pareja y Turquía la carne asada. También pedimos una copa de vino tinto y una pinta de San Miguel. El proyecto de ley fue presentado y se quedó impresionado por el precio...

Después de experimentar sosa pubs cuadrada en maidstone y alrededores me sorprendió la bienvenida en la plaza de toros. Somos una familia de 6 y vino para una comida muy agradable, la comida para morirse, mucho, mucho, más que suficiente en cuanto a tamaño y,...

Recientemente tuvimos un 40 cumpleaños de fiestas y enteramente encarecidamente este lugar. La comida que ponen en era excepcional, con una gran selección. El personal era muy servicial. Función 60 persona fácilmente celebró.

Nos invitaron a una comida de cumpleaños familiar de aproximadamente 20 personas. El área privada asignada y parecía ser distribuido como de costumbre, no había esfuerzo para hacer de esta una ocasión agradable, las mesas estaban dispersos y separados. La comida había sido reservado 2...

El Toro es un excelente lugar para una reunión familiar o una noche con los amigos. El exterior es impresionante, con unas vistas increíbles de la Weald de Kent. La comida es de un estándar muy alto y el asador es el mejor en Maidstone...

This was a disappointing experience. My brother and I took our mother here for Sunday lunch, along with our adult children. The meal began badly when my 18 year old daughter was refused a glass of wine with her meal because she had no ID, although this would have been perfectly legal even had she been much younger. This created an uncomfortable atmosphere and seemed completely unnecessary particularly as we were obviously a family party.Our food order wasn't taken until we'd been there an hour, although it wasn't busy, and when it came it was disappointing, with tough roast potatoes, unappetising looking nut roast and macaroni cheese that had not been browned on top. On the plus side, the staff were friendly, but I think we will go somewhere else next time.

Went to the Bull Sunday just gone for a friend's leaving do. Was very excited to order a roast as It's my favourite meal. Incredibly disappointing I'm afraid. There was lots of meat (in this case beef) but it wasn't very flavoursome and far too over cooked for my liking. Potatoes were really hard and inedible. The peas were a weird colour and texture, I think they were from a tin. Yorkshire pudding was clearly bought in and had a weird chemical taste. Only decent bit was the veg and the portion of that was a tiny dish between 2. Gravy was tasteless and thin, clearly a cheap granule based thing. Won't be eating there again! I don't know why people buy a restaurant when they aren't going to take any pride in the food they serve. I would have been ashamed to serve it to a friend for free let alone the £9 or so I paid. :( bad bad bad

We stopped here today.... Just passing really. The Decor was reasonable, I say reasonable as there were signs that areas are currenly being refurbed so my review does not relate to the Pub itself.... Although when completed its got great potential.When I go to a restaurant I expect service to be professional and formal but with a pub, even if I'm eating I'm looking for a nice relaxed, friendly atmosphere.The pub was quieter than I had expected being a very warm Saturday afternoon but I was greeted out the front by the Barman or owner? He was out talking with his customers, he was polite, friendly and even though this was my first time I straight away felt relaxed, almost as if I was a regular!Drinks were prompt and food was served in a reasonable time.... We were not rushed and felt we had all evening if we wanted. The food was nice, well presented and plenty of it, My Son is 10, we always worry that the kids menu isn't enough but we needn't have worried.I'm definately going to visit again to sample the rest of the menu.If I was going to be picky I would like to see more variety in the desert menu / board and maybe a curry?There is a kids play area and unlike many of the bigger pubs nowadays they do allow dogs.I'm not going to go into any detail but I was also very impressed with the generosity of the Barman /owner towards another Gentleman who was dining. You don't see things like that too often nowadays, made me want to go out and do something nice for someone :-)

Went there the last weekend and had a very nice sunday roast which was nicely cooked and enjoyable. I thought it was a reasonable price for a well presented meal and would recommend it to familys and friends.

Took the family 6 adults and a child. Food was lovely, portions plenty big enough and good value for money. Thoroughly recommend his pub don't let the outside fool you.Friendly staff and a play area for the kids.

First visit was to meet with friends for lunch. The exterior did not look promising but that was irrelevent once we sat in the pleasant, quiet garden (which has a timber climbing frame for kids). I had a baguette which was really good value - a large lovely BLT with masses of nicely cooked chips and a salad - for 6.95 - it was like the good old times again - simple, but decent food at non-inflated prices. I liked it it so much I went back the next day to show my husband - and he was equally impressed with the baguettes then too.

Called here for late lunch mid week and it was very quiet so wasn't sure what to expect but where really surprised on portion size and quality of food. Would recommend trying its good home cooked food and plenty of it. Alan (bar staff) is lovely cannot do enough for you, will visit again

The pub has always been a family favourite! And it didn't disappoint. Great value food and drink and great decor! The only thing wrong... All the work to the pub but the toilets need an update now! The only moan!

Called in looking for a late lunch. . There was no one eating at that time but sunday m menu was available. We ordered a drink and sunday roast. Meanwhile I used the disabled toilet which was pretty dirty, tiles dust on handrails ad toilet and sink badly stained.I mentioned this to the barman and he said he would report same. The food arrived. We had both ordered roast beef. The meat was so tough we could not eat it. Aunt Bessie Yorkshire pudding and dubious coloured peas. Fresh veg was serve d/ in a a small digs (in fairness veg was nicely cooked). When the waitress cleared table we mentioned we had left the meat because it was inedible and she said she would tell kitchen. We had no reply regarding our complaint and decided to leave desert and get the bill. Only £20 for food but still expect to be able to eat it.

Took my Dad to The Bull as he went fruit and hop picking and stayed in the huts about 300 yards down the road, Mr Martin was the foreman. That was when he was around 8 - 14 years old, he celebrated his 80 this year. The Bull he said was like he remembered, but a bit wider each end! Lovely welcome from the staff, good selection of real ales, very good food served, Sunday roast a must.

We stopped by for lunch,just the two of us,never been before and enjoyed it very much,a lovely friendly pub it was quiet when we went though I can imagine it gets very busy at peak times.

I organise meals for several groups and had always avoided The Bull at Barming because I could not read the menu online. This pub has changed hands several times over recent years and as such has lost its regular clientele. However, having walked into the bar and read the menu, I arranged for a group of 12 to dine there on a Wednesday evening. We walked around the country lanes first, making it a pleasant evening out. The pub has a large car park. For anyone wanting to travel by bus, the stop on the Maidstone - Tonbridge route is right outside. Inside the pub has a traditional feel with a large fireplace, wooden beams and traditional furnishing. I originally requested the Garden room as it is at the back and has a nice outlook but the size of the party meant we had to be placed in the main room, which was fine.We were all adults but the nice (lower level) garden room and garden at the rear of the pub means that families can be catered for. I spotted a stash of high chairs in a corner. Toilets were on the upper level and access for those less able was fine (though you would have to ask about wheelchairs).The menu was standard pub fair at reasonable prices - with a Wednesday special of steak and chips at about £8.00. We did not have to pre-order the meals but I booked in the number in advance. The service was good and all meals arrived in quick succession. Portion sizes were good and everyone was very pleased with the meal they had chosen. The staff achieved a good balance of attentiveness without being intrusive and were very helpful in sorting the bill for the group. I do hope this is the start of a better time for this very pretty and historical pub on the outskirts of town.We certainly had a very good evening and I plan to introduce another group to the Bull at Barming very soon.

Been coming here every May Day for 20 years to celebrate a local folk group. Same day same time. This year waited 20 mins to get a drink, tables were filthy and uncleared. I think there is a staffing problem here I.e not enough. Think will look elsewhere next year.

As I no longer live in UK the one thing I miss is Pubs and Pub food. This is a great example of the tradition of having a drink and food. I had steak and chips as that was the special on the day I visited and it was very good. Only complaint I have is the medium I ordered turned out to be more on the well done side but I find that normal in the UK.

Food is what you expect from a pub. Very reasonably priced and very warm and friendly. Nice play area for the kids to keep them occupied whilst waiting for food. Would happily visit again.