The Bull Inn in Wokingham

We had a great lunch. The food was really well cooked and the portions were generous. We were 6 and everyone enjoyed their food. Prices were sensible too. Service prompt and cheerful.

By far the best local I have ever been to! What can I say. From the delightful food menu, to the strong selection of drinks, this pub has it all! Aidan has created a team that not only care about the venue, but the community as well. He has the ability to make you feel just like a local, if not a regular! As someone that has worked in the hospitality industry for over a decade it is super refreshing and exciting to see someone that clearly knows that they're doing. From the little things like remembering exactly what you drink on your second visit, to making you feel right at home in an instant . Aidan has got managing this place down to a tee and the staff are so well trained and friendly. I couldn't recommend this place any more! Aidan deserves huge props for bringing this place to what it is today and creating such an amazing atmosphere and experience.

I would like to say a massive thank you to all your staff who served us today. My 4 year old son who is autistic was treated with the best care and kindness. The food was outstanding. And the espresso martini was 10/10! Thank you so much for making our day very memorable and special. We will be back!!!

Really attentive staff and great Sunday roast portions. Gravy just needs to be a touch thicker.

Unfortunately the extractor was not working so a number of items not available. The salmon was excellent, sorbet was a bit too sweet for me.

Have always heard great things about The Bull but have never been, until Sunday! Wow, wasn't disappointed, lovely little pub, great food, service fantastic. 100% recommended and will be back

Great experience! Came here for a date night after driving past this pub many times over the years. Ben met us at the door and showed us to our table. I cannot fault the service, food or the atmosphere. We went for all 6 of the small plates, 3 each for £20 which was really good value. The food was excellent and arrived in good time, no long waits. Will definitely be returning in the future!

We visited the Bull today for the first time! We had our little granddaughter with us who made a bit of a mess with her food which I offered to clean but the lovely ladies serving us wouldn't hear of it! They made us feel very comfortable and we were so pleased we stopped there. The roast sirloin and the roast chicken was excellent and they served a separate cauliflower cheese that was delicious! We will definatly be back... Thankyou

We had valentines night at the bull, a very special night and fantastic food. The staff were very attentive,friendly,welcoming, I would highly recommend this pub and restaurant to everyone whom wants a fantastic meal and a good pint., thanks Ade and crew and especially tom the chef .

Our first time here and we were both very impressed with the quality of the food and the portion size, I couldn’t finish my main but my husband helped. I cannot speak highly enough of the waiting staff who were helpful, polite and a really friendly. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience and we will definitely be returning.

Food was amazing, service was amazing too. All the staff were so very friendly and attentive to the right level. We have eaten there several times recently and cannot fault the service or food.

Dog friendly, good service, delicious food. A nice bum of activity without being too loud or crowded.

Food was lovely , would have liked to have a choice off a salad on the menu ( I know its winter) as best choice for Diabetic

It’s a decent pub once you get passed the morally corrupt owners, the coke being sold in the toilets by the chefs, the illegal slave labour and the tax evasion.

Not Worth the Calories or the Trauma I should’ve known I was in for a rough night when the waiter handed me a menu with more typos than a ransom note. I asked for water, and they brought me a cup that tasted like it had been through three dishwasher cycles and a swamp. Bold start. I ordered the “house special” because I like to live dangerously. What I got looked like a science experiment gone wrong. The steak was so tough I’m convinced it was actually a retired hockey puck. I tried to cut it, but my knife gave up halfway through and just bent in surrender. The “seasonal vegetables” were carrots so undercooked I could hear them plotting their escape back to the garden. And don’t get me started on dessert. I ordered the “chocolate lava cake,” which was neither chocolate nor lava. It was a sad, dry lump that probably doubles as a doorstop. Service? Let’s just say I saw my waiter exactly twice: once when he handed me the menu, and once when he threw the check at me like a frisbee. To top it off, the bill was as inflated as my expectations going in. I paid for the meal, but I left with hunger, confusion, and a deep sense of betrayal. If you’re looking for a dining experience that will give you stories to tell and food you’ll need therapy to forget. This is the place for you. Otherwise, run. Run far and fast.

Not only was my reservation cancelled without notice and given to another couple before my scheduled arrival, but I was also seated at a subpar table, seemingly positioned to allow my girlfriend's ex—who has a legal restraint against him—to see us from the street. Whether this was a deliberate act or a shocking "coincidence" created by the staff, it demonstrated a complete lack of regard for our safety and privacy. The service throughout the evening compounded the frustration, making this experience not just disappointing but utterly unacceptable. It leaves us seriously questioning the professionalism, ethics, and very reasoning behind this establishment's existence!

The audacity of this place, I came in with my friend who I’ll admit is a little on the heavy side but for them to hide behind the bar and start name calling was just inappropriate and unnecessary. The food was average and had better service in airport customs when I had been striped of my dignity and left naked with a man with a glove telling me to cough. I would like to give a massive thank you to the chef though for sorting me out with some Colombian snow, couldn’t sleep all night ended up throwing my nan out the bottom window of her retirement home 10/10 experience.

Would rather eat gum off the floor than try their food again. The customer service is shocking and they even called my dog ugly. Rude much?! Oh and it smells awful, save your senses, don’t bother going.

Where to start shall I say the food was appalling from the starters to the dessert not only was said food room temperature i also found hairs in my chips i tried to complain but the service was that gosh darn awful i gave up after waiting for 25 minutes so i decided to go to the toilet and go home and just to top it off the state of the restrooms was shockingly bad there was toilet paper on the floor poo particles around the toilet bowl would highly not recommend this place!!

Hated my time there. Looking at the food i ordered. It was cold and raw. Unbelievable. Dont get be started the rudness from all the staff. Laughing at my weight over the bar and just overall being rude to me and my friend. Unbelievable and never going there again.

Superb. Very friendly staff. The food was delicious and the portion size was good. We’ll be back. Update- we went back and its still 5/5.

Decided to pop in here for a Sunday roast as we were in the area. Pre-booked a table an hour before we arrived. The staff were great, friendly & very helpful on arrival, drinks were ordered and arrived promptly with a smile. We didn't have to wait long for the meals either. Again the staff were great and weren't constantly bugging you asking if everything was ok (which you sometimes get in places) the pub itself seems nice the toilet facilities were clean and plenty of parking. The food was hot and fresh and honestly couldn't fault it, it went down like a treat. Good value for the price, about average for a pub like this. Kid friendly as they were happy to adapt a meal for my youngest as they didn't have anything on the menu that she liked. Definitely would return if I'm back in the area.

I haven’t been to this restaurant for a while as it was nothing special. But as I see good review under new management, we decided to try. The reviews are right, good food and good service. I had seafood linguine. Very tasty! The price is very reasonable for the quality. We will go again.

Been a few times. Food is ok, staff are friendly. Nice atmosphere. Overal if your looking for a drink and some pub food, it ticks the boxes.

Great food and service ! Good portions and delicious cocktails.

Amazing service from Dingo and Cranberries. Arden is also great behind the bar. Food was fantastic. A great way to ring in the new year.

Good food but pricy. We had the Xmas menu £117 total. Not sure how a few drinks added £40 to the bill but then I don't drink alcohol so maybe this is the going rate! Worth trying.

Good food , great service ,lovely atmosphere .

Excellent food, very attentive staff, almost too attentive.

We visited for a celebratory meal last Monday and really enjoyed the duck. The dish was mouthwatering

A wonderful Sunday lunch. Excellent food coupled with great service. Highly recommended

Friendly staff best food clean place this is my every day food place and here's a lovely beer garden 😋 👌

Having really enjoyed a meal here with family in the summer I returned for dinner tonight and can honestly say ‘Wow’. The food was delicious, the staff warm and friendly and the atmosphere was great. I can totally recommend this restaurant.

Family Sunday Lunch, very busy but really good food and atmosphere

Sunday dinner. Total hit!! Would I go back - absolutely!!

Had a Sunday roast here with the family.Its a well run pub.Staff are friendly, professional and well trained.Food was very good.Would recommend

It has been a long time since I have walked out of a restaurant feeling that the service and attention has been top notch. The Bull was perfect in all respects with a little downer on a slightly hard roast beef. Our first visit under new management, but they managed to make one feel you were a regular customer in your home pub. The range of dishes were great with new concepts added to the regular items to add interest to the meal. Somebody is taking a lot of care and attention to the running of this establishment and we shall be returning again and again - thank you

Popped in for a quick bite after a dog walk. Staff were really welcoming and menu very varied and all sounded delicious. The food did not disappoint. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

We went for lunch on Wednesday 11/9/2024 and went for the three course set menu £20 per head, excellent value. We received a warm welcome, the waiters were attentive, but not overbearing. We had mussels with tarragon and cream as a starter, Cumberland sausage and mash , peas and onion gravy and sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. We only chose the pub because it has a disabled loo. My God am I glad we did choose this place. This was simple food but cooked to absolute perfection. Being a great fan of sticky toffee pudding I gave it a squidge with my fingers before eating it. I knew it was going to be light and spongey. This place is well worth seeking out if you are ever in this neck of the woods and has a large car park.

The bull at Arborfield has really gotten great under the new management. The staff are fantastic and really make you feel welcome. Quality of food is tip top, super tasty and fresh. The stone baked pizza and outdoor area is a very nice addition to the restaurant and glad to have this on our doorstep. If you are local, definitely check it out.

Absolutely lovely meal and amazing service, the experience was especially great because of Aidan. He made us feel so welcome, he had a lovely sense of humour, looked after us both inside the restaurant and when we moved outside, putting the heater on for us. He was attentive and had great “northern hospitality”. Our first time here but would definitely come back because of the lovely food and wonderful service. Well done Aidan.

We both had beer batterd cod chips and mushy peas... very nice 👍

Very friendly and went above and beyond to help, food was delicious and surface was quick and server make sure we were ok.

I went last night for dinner & drinks to this pub. Honestly it was fantastic! The food, drinks & the live music were all amazing. Service was 💯. I’ll definitely be going back!!!

The food here is amazing. I also enjoyed watching the Euros. Highly recommended, thank you.

Dinner out with a lovely friend - both our meals were superbly cooked, very tasty and an appropriate portion size. No food pics as too busy chatting & catching up! Trout & Belly Pork dishes followed by ice cream & coffees - thoroughly recommend these meals and location. Attentive, friendly staff were fab too.

A friend and I had a fabulous dinner at The Bull. The service was friendly and considered, Drew was great at looking after us. The food was delicious. We had the cod and pork belly. Highly recommended and has a good allergen menu too.

Disappointing. One order was incorrect, but there was no recompence on the bill. Chicken was very rubbery, couldn't finish it. Very limited vegan / veg choice. Staff were polite, no issues there, but was disappointed with the food

Delicious food, continuing in the Jackson's tradition

Four of us went for lunch at the Bull in Arborfield on Saturday. The food was the best we have eaten out for a very long time. So, top marks to the Chef. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. From the moment we were greeted at the door it was a lovely occasion.

Amazing meal and very good service. Didn't feel rushed at all even though we were chatting so much we were slow ordering. Excellent value for money.

Nice pub with well cooked imaginative food at a sensible price.

I had to drop my score for service, because one of the waitresses was quite rude, she didn't have any patience for us. The other waiting staff and food was great!

Starters were good the rest of the food was poor, I ordered truffle fries and they are honestly the worst I’ve ever had, there was no real truffle on them!! The pie honestly my dog wouldn’t eat it was that bad and poor quality:(

Visited a Friend in the area and went there for lunch and a pint.

Alicya and Tom, and their team are AMAZING. They have a great menu, and they do change it from time to time, so no boring same old offerings. Their mussels are absolutely to die for, burgers, especially the chicken burger, more recently had their Caesar Salad, one of the best in town, and summer comes with outdoor seating and pizza. In the garden they have a great little play area for the small ones, so all are welcome.

What a great find, looking at some different restaurants to go to and the Bull Inn came up, strangely we haven't been here before as we live locally, I'd just like to say we were welcomed by Stevie very warmly, the food is absolutely lovely, we had the scallops and halloumi to start and the seafood linguine and megrim sole, all very fresh ingredients cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We really enjoyed the evening, Stevie looked after us very well, the best thing is this will now be our local go to restaurant, thanks again I would give you more stars if I could, see you again very soon

Encouraged by many positive reviews me & my partner decided to book dinner Thur 4 April and so glad we did on arrival we got a warm welcome & the restaurant was busy with couples n family and lively atmosphere. the restaurant looks cosy newly tastefully decorated. The service by Stevie and the team was absolutely brilliant plenty of smiles and attentive throughout. I started with scallops my partner had truffle halloumi followed by megrim sole & seafood linguine. I've accompanied my review with lots of pictures. enjoy. thnx for a lovely relaxing evening. see you again very soon. x Carl n Fraser

A massive improvement on everything that's been there before.

A great pub, and now a 5 star Cask Marque award too.

What a delicious pizza!!! Great night, great atmosphere

Not been here in years but returned today after hearing such good reviews and wasn't disappointed. Great food, great beer, great staff, great combination of country pub and chic restaurant. Special enough for a special occasion or date night, but also casual enough for lunch or a snack and a pint. I know we'll be back soon and on a regular occasion.

Spectacular gluten free Sunday roast at a lovely dog friendly pub. Couldn’t recommend more highly, thank you for a great lunch!

Our first visit since the new owners took over. 7pm on a sat night. Nice quiet table in the smaller area near the bar. Our waiter was brilliant - super attentive all evening (didn't catch his name but tall young chap). We had a mix of starters and all were great and nice size portions. The only slight let down was being told they had run out of both steak specials (ribeye and sirloin) as well as fillet on the main menu which left just rump. Not sure how you can run out of 3/4 of steaks by 7.15pm but there were plenty of options. I went for the Chicken Kiev which was lovely and all the sides were well cooked and flavoursome.

Second time we have been while under the new management. Wow the food is amazing. Cauliflower cheese soup and the bread is to die for, apple crumble just like mum used to make. Brilliant food and lovely staff.

We had an excellent meal here today. We turned up without a booking and they managed to fit us in, and we are so glad they did. We had baked camembert starter, which was possibly the best baked camembert we have ever had. We both had chicken burger for main, which were really tasty with hand made hash browns, fried egg, and spice Mayo. Then managed to fit in dessert, the banoffee cheesecake was a superb way to finish the meal. The service throughout was excellent and they made time to treat us as an important customer. We will be returning, and will be recommending it to family.

Sunday roast very generous and delicious. Chocolate brownie and raspberry ice cream a very fitting ending.

Great atmosphere and lovely sevice. My pizza and chips were taken away while we were still eating! We were not asked if we finished, I managed to grab full bowl of chips back. Than who I believe is a manager came and told us that we had to leave as the table was reserved! We came at 6:30 and were asked to leave at 7:15. She sat us there in a first place. She said we can sit in a beer garden. Really? With two children in February? I wish someone would tell us that was the case then we would understand and would have gone somewhere else for dinner. My girls spilled a drink on herself and floor. I was given towel and napkins to clean. Not one person offered to help. I would have done cleaning anyways but just a thought counts. That's my fault for trying to support local businesses and should have probably stuck to Nandos! 😔 very disappointed!

What a lovely Tuesday evening. Where just going to pop in for a drink and had snacks Met by Aiden at the reception and was the most amazing host for the evening. His colleague she was so lovely too. Sorry cannot remember her name. Will definitely be going back.

Great Sunday lunch and service, feels like an extension is needed as a somewhat claustrophobic. Glad to help out local business rather than chains even if a little expensive

Three of us went for a roast dinner today (Sunday). All aspects of the food were excellent and the beers were perfectly kept. We'll be back.

Fabulous New Year's Day meal Great Service

We have visited twice in the last month, would defo recommend! The first time we had a lovely meal! They have recently modernised and refurbished, the inside is small but cosy and homely! The outside has a large space, partly covered and heated, large garden which will be great in the summertime!! the staff are really helpful! We spent New Years Eve there and had an amazing time, the staff did as much as they could to make it enjoyable as possible, there was a excellent live band, heated outside area with wind guards, a bar outside, they even made us stone baked pizzas which were delicious!!! We will be back soon!

Today was possibly the 5th time we’ve now eaten here under the new management and it’s high time I submitted a review. We’ve been as part of a large party twice and as smaller tables, the service and standards don’t vary. You really are doing it very well and long may you continue. Thank you Mark

Wonderful food and wine choices

I had been to The Bull a couple of times under the various previous incarnations but had never been impressed. What a fantastic change today was! I went for a Sunday roast which in itself was lovely, however what made it such an enjoyable lunch was the superb service from Aidan, Sophie and the rest of the team. They could not do enough for me, attentive, friendly and professional. If they keep these standards up, they've gained a new customer.

Nice pub, went for our works Xmas party, but I'm an extremely fussy eater, and the food was not really to my liking, but this isn't a slant on the pub! My only issue was instead of all being on one table we were on 4 separate ones!

Easy parking. Pleasant Surroundings and ambience. Helpful Staff. Tasty meal - Chilli Prawns on Sourdough. Looking forward to a return trip

Fabulous evening, great food would definitely recommend the sea bream I had it was delicious.

What a lovely cosy pub, fantastic service, Ben and team were great, food really good why anyone would put 1 or 2 stars is beyond me

This was an exceedingly average experience which didn't quite manage average. Very quiet evening in the pub yet it took 15 minutes to even get our first coffee due to a problem with the machine. The results were a very below par beverage. Starter was okay but then we had to wait over half an hour for our mains which weren't the best either. Service was a bit cold... Staff didn't seem to listen or interact with us or seem to notice that we were sat with no food for over half an hour. Really wanted desert but abandoned that plan in case of more disappointment. I'd hate to think what it would have been like if it was actually busy.

Good food and excellent service from friendly and attentive staff. Although not a vegetarian, I selected one delicious vegetarian course and was tempted by others. After seeing other vegetarian courses, and the reaction of those who selected them, I would happily choose them in future. Between our group most options were selected and all found to be excellent. The staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely visit again.

Went on a quiet winter Tuesday evening so not much of an atmosphere but perfect place to catch up with friends without having to shout to hear each other. Staff were friendly and service was great. They were low on alcohol free beer and called last orders at 21:30 which took us by surprise but the pub was quiet and so probably not cost effective to keep open when only a handful of punters in. I hear good things about the food but not sampled it yet.

In new hands, as I understand. I visited on a Monday, and so things were rather quiet. I really enjoyed the food and the service was present without being intrusive. I would recommend giving it a try if you are in the area.

Visited on a weekday lunchtime. Food and service faultless even though we had a large group. Can recommend.

I think the Bull must have changed hands since I was there last. Really lovely menu, great friendly service and a very pleasant vibe.

Just had a sandwich lunch here. Good experience, nice food, we were well looked after. The atmosphere was fine and will happily go back.

Great food and service. We'll be back

Arrived for a drink in an empty pub. Was asked to sit outside as the restaurant was fully booked. It was empty. Literally zero people in it. Said “I will only be 20 minutes. Was assured every table would be full within the next 20 minutes. Strange attitude. Sat outside in the cold whilst the rocky theme played over an old stereo from an outside bar. Outside bar would be great; just maybe not in November. Left after 20 minutes. Pub still empty.

Excellent food and service. Will be back soon

Formerly an old fashioned country pub. Has been transformed into a very tasteful Gastropub. The owner is a well respected member of the community and has provided a focal point facility. My sons and I enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be going there again.

Great chicken wings and pizza! Kids played outside while we sat and enjoyed the company and drinks.

A stop for a bite to eat and a good beer (or two). A nice oldy worldly pub in a great setting.

Came in this evening (2nd October) and had a lovely time! Didn’t catch our servers name (we were table 18 around 8pm) but he was brilliant :) fast service, perfect portion sizes, delicious food. See you guys again soon!

The absolute best Buffalo chicken wings in town! Food is amazing. Kids menu a bit on the pricey side and portions small but overall amazing

Sunday roast not great. I can’t comment on the week day menu but would not recommend the Sunday roast.

Excellent Sunday lunch ,brilliant service, very friendly and professional, good atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend.

The new owners have turned this into a lovely little gastro pub. The food is outstanding and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful! My wife is celiac and they have some really great gluten free options - including the fish and chips which she loved! Chicken wing starter is awesome and the duck main is delish. Would 100% recommend.

Need to come back here. I've cycled by twice before thinking how nice it would be to actually have a drink there. Tonight I did. Great ambience.

Fabulous meal again last night to celebrate hubby's birthday. He even got sung "happy birthday" to by waiters & manager. Special mention to Aiden waiter for arranging it. Be back again soon.