The Bull Shocklach in Cheshire West and Chester

We waited one hour for the food to arrive even though there was nobody else was there. It was 3 degrees outside and the heating was off so I ate my lunch with my coat on. The food was nice when it arrived.

What a disappointing experience that this...after ordering in a restaurant with no one else there we had to wait nearly 1 hour for our meals. To be presented with 2 stone cold steaks a few chips and my one daughters risotto was also Stone cold.. Our meals were returned and we were then presented with the same steaks which were now overcooked. And my daughter didn't touch her risotto.. I have never fed my kids pre packed sandwiches after going out for a meal before. The only plus was we didn't have to pay for our steaks...

Fabulous special burger menu; as a table of five we all had something different and all dishes tasted absolutely delicious. Welcoming pub. First class service. Would definitely recommend a visit.

All I can say is wow…. The Sunday dinner here is absolutely unreal and I couldn’t recommend it enough! The service is amazing and the staff here are wonderful and so friendly and helpful!

Everything about this place is brilliant, the staff and service is great. The food was lovely and came out beautifully presented!

We came across this place as we were making our way home. The waitress was very friendly. The food was delicious. We’ll definitely be back.

The food is always amazing, had the fish and chips this time and the portion was huge! Special starter was salt n pepper ribs.... delicious ....... but the best part is always desert. Chocolate and Amaretto Cheesecake is just heavenly. Staff are as always very welcoming and friendly. Well worth a visit!

Awesome place with absolutely amazing food couldn’t have been assisted any better and is absolutely reasonably priced will see again

I popped into this pub on the way through yesterday evening - great food and lovely atmosphere - the bar man was chatty, he explained he was new to the pub but you couldn’t tell and engaged with customers. The table staff were lovely and food was well presented and well priced. Will be popping in again.

A lovely pub but food wasn’t great. Chips undercooked, cheesy garlic bread was like cheese on toast and chicken wings had sauce poured on rather than cooked in it. Service was very lacking. Whilst the staff were pleasant, they weren’t attentive enough. They were gathered at the bar as it was quiet and we were always having to call them to get drinks or something else we needed. We were looking forward to visiting but I don’t think we’ll be returning.

Lovely atmosphere, gorgeous food and amazing staff! I’ve visited three times since lockdown has been lifted and each time has not failed to impress. Had some super tasty fish cakes the first time, in their lovely outside area in the sunshine, Sunday dinner the second time which genuinely was the best dinner I’ve ever had, they went above and beyond for me even knocking me up some cauliflower cheese just for me despite it being busy and third time last night I took advantage of the eat out help out offer and we had halloumi, stuffed peppers and sticky sausages to start (again a special request, awkward customer as always), steak for mains which was cooked to perfection and Eaton mess for dessert which made me feel like I’d died and gone to heaven. Really can’t rate the place enough, the staff are a small team and it shines through how well they all get along with great communication, friendly personalities, welcoming smiles and the willingness to help as much as possible. Already booked my table for next week.

Where do I start we arrived at the bull and received a warm welcome . Now I have got to tell you that I am known as a moaner and that I find fault with everything well I could not find one thing there was seven of eating all the course’s were spot on but I have to give a special mention to my steak it was cooked to perfection but don’t take my word for it go and give it a try we will defiantly be going back soon

Absolutely love this place, the food is absolutely delicious and the staff are so friendly, every time I go I have a great time. The BBQ chicken wings are to die for and don't even get me started on the burgers-phenomenal, and even if there's a slight problem with the food or anything, the staff get right on it and sort it out straight away. Lovely atmosphere as well. Thanks The Bull I'll be coming back soon!

I have been to The Bull several times and have never been disappointed. I find it odd to see a couple of poor reviews and would recommend you ignore them and try this place yourself! The staff are always friendly, cheerful and welcoming. With the government scheme throughout August it was quite busy when we last dined here but social distancing was adhered to and despite going at such a busy time the food was outstanding as always. This is my favourite place to eat out. I have celebrated Family nights out, birthdays, a variety of special occasions and a few romantic evenings with the hubby. Can’t wait for Tapas night!

I visited the bull yesterday with family and enjoyed the halloumi sticks for start and then the chicken curry. All of the food was lovely! I’ve been here a few times now and have never been disappointed. Will definitely be visiting again soon! Thankyou for your great food and fantastic service. xx

We recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bull for lunch. We have been here a few times and the food and service has never been any less than 5 stars, I would give it more but can't . We had the lunchtime bar snacks and they were delicious. The staff here are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. We felt very safe here in these uncertain times and they have a one way system in place. The food is excellent, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Cannot recommend The Bull highly enough. If you are in the area a visit here is a must.

We visited last Friday night and me and my friend ordered chicken wings to start then a burger and a gammon, the chicken wings came piping hot strait out the fryer but they were very bland and the sauce served with it was very oily, my burger was very greasy but the worst were the hand cut chips they were so under cooked!! Almost like they had been blanched but not re cooked! My friends were the same and his Gammon was in edable! It was so so salt.. my friend suffers from autism and extreme anxiety so didn’t want me to complain and make a scene. The waitress was so lovely though and almost seemed embarrassed by the food she was serving. Stay well clear. What a shame as the food was always amazing....

Where do I start ? Moved into the area 15 months ago, we are on a mission trying local fayre.Our first visit to the Bull and unfortunately will be our last !Luckily the government was paying half the bill and maybe thats why we got half portions ?The Prawn cocktail was a little array of the tiniest shrimps, these were not prawns by any means, the rose marie sauce was like water. We decided on curry for the main again a very poor imitation of one, watery consistency, I counted 5 small pieces of overcooked chicken in what was supposed to be Masala ? Buttery creamy sauce, it was like water, with the basmati also sitting in a pool of water, yak, the popaddum you could bend double it was so stale, there was so much that wasnt right!! Inattentive staff laughing and joking or flirting in the back, 3 times my partner had to look to gain attention from them. Thankfully we only spent £17.20 thanx to the government!I will avoid this place at all costs, and direct patrons friends to The Egerton at broxton, actually a cheaper and far better quality establishment, sorry Bully no prizes from me !

On Holiday and the Bull was reccomended. So glad we went, we have eaten there every night and the food is fresh using produce. The staff are great and very welcoming. Thanks :)

The food was excellent, very well priced and fantastic quality. We sat outside in the sun and had the chicken wings and halloumi to start, gammon and the day's special - wild sea bass in the thai sauce followed by icecream trio and the sticky toffee pie. The service was excellent, very clean and organised inside! Thank you! They are also taking part in the eat out to help out scheme and unlike other restaurants, their standards haven't slipped!

Visited the Bull as a table of 6. Staff were so so warm, friendly and welcoming. Social distancing and cleanliness well adhered too and food was amazing. All food was well presented, tasty and no issues what so ever. Waiter could not have been more helpful. Will be visiting again!

Amazing food, friendly staff, child and dog friendly. Well worth a visit. Will be going back for the American Diner night on Monday 16th March.

On arrival lovely atmosphere and service good however......Starters:Broccoli and Stilton soup was bland.Wild mushroom and Truffle Risotto lacked seasoning and was dry and lumpy, in fact used a knife to separate lumps,also no sign of truffle?Main:Steak pie pasty burnt and dry, no gravy in pieBurgers burnt like charcoal, onion rings soggyFish cakes were ordered but they brought out battered cod, this error was swiftly dealt with but the fish cakes lacked fishWe had looked forward to this catch up so didn't want to spoil the evening by causing a fuss. Safe to to we will not be recommending or returning. Very disappointed. RegardsKaren and Dave

Had a really lovely meal for my birthday. My wife and I enjoyed the food and the burger and chicken tikka which we had were excellent. We will definitely be back for a Sunday lunch in the not so distant future.

family visit. All dishes were tasty and neither too big or small. Beers were well-kept and good range of other drinks. Welcoming staff, and pleasant ambience. Good value.

We visited and had the Christmas Menu, with 2 courses for £16.95. The food on this menu was lovely and portions were big.Can't make comment on the main menu but based on the food we had i would imagine it would be good quality and medium sized portions.Staff very attentive, cosy local feel to the place.

The set Christmas menu had plenty of choice for everyone, we all preordered & the food was delicious, prawn cocktail, pate & goats cheese were our starters. Steak,perfectly cooked to everyone's choice, roast turkey with all the trimmings & salmon for mains. Cannot fault anything, service was great & always checking we were ok. Atmosphere was great too, many thanks to all the team at The Bull, hope you have a wonderful Christmas & all the best for 2020

We were a party of 6 who only booked earlier that evening. We had the option of choosing from the Christmas menu which was a pleasant surprise and unusual without having to pre order. It seemed reasonably prices at £12.95, £16.95 and £19.95 for 1,2 and 3 course respectively. We all opted for the festive menu. Our staters arrived, the soup and prawn cocktail were good portions and went down well. The goats cheese however was very poor value. We pointed this out to the waiter who said the prawn cocktail was not usually that big a portion! We all went for turkey as a main. This was a very small portion of meat with roast potatoes, pigs in blankets but no parsnips. We asked for extra turkey straight away after the small starters that half of us had had. Extra was provided immediately. Only two bowls of veg between 6 was brought, again we asked for extra which was provided. Only the gravy on the original portion of meat was given to us. They did provide a bit more when we asked. All in all the food was hot and good quality but, whilst we were provided with extra when we asked, it was a shame we had to do so. It would have been very poor value had we not. We all felt that it had put a but of a dampener on things. A couple of us also felt that we were made to feel as if we were greedy as the comments ‘no one else has complained about portion size’ and ‘most people don’t have such big appetite’ were made. We did point out that people don’t say because it spoils the atmosphere- which is what it did for us.

I would like to say what a fantastic meal we had , service was excellent lovely to see a full pub. My husband had a prawn cocktail starter brilliant he said . Great value for money . Looking forward to our next eating trip .

i can honestly say this was one of the worse meals ive ever had the fish pie was overpowered with the smoked haddock that i felt sick halfway through my wilted veg was raw cabbage ,my prawn cocktail was never worth £6/75 frozen prawns shredded lettuce one tomatoe cut into 3 never again

Took the wife here for our 25th wedding anniversary as I heard it was under new management and we were not disappointed. Food was fantastic and served with a smile. Would recommend the burger, a proper whopper!

On my second visit to the bull I was incredibly impressed as the service was outstanding. The food was cooked to perfection and I could not have asked for more. I would definitely recommend to the people who live in the surrounding area and to those who don’t, it is worth a drive...

We met friends at the Bull and after years of poor and rude service we were delighted to have a lovely warm welcome. The beer was spot on and the food was fantastic. We all raved about the quality and skill of the chef. The fish and chips was the best I have held in a long time. Great to have our pub back. Will certainly be coming back with friends and will recommend the Bull.

My husband & I visited the Bull last night for dinner (& drinks!) & we were very impressed. We both had the steak, sirloin & fillet & both were extremely tasty & melted in the mouth. Would also recommend the asparagus & bacon side & the chocolate torte special for desert. The whole meal was delicious! The new management are eager to please with plenty of exciting ideas for both front of house & in the kitchen. Nothing was too much trouble & we wish them all the best & can already tell they will do very well. We will certainly be back there very soon!

Just had lunch having heard new owners . Food was fabulous , asparagus broccoli soup , sea bream , sausage all tasted delicious . Would highly recommend

A big group of us went for lunch last Sunday. The food and service were great and good value. The new team are doing an amazing job. Definitely worth a visit.

Went for a meal here at the weekend as I had been told it was under new management and I was very impressed. The food was top class as was the service, nothing was too much trouble. The new management are a family team and you can tell by the attention to detail in everything. The best thing is it's being run properly and thats a rare thing in a country of chain pubs it's good see a proper English country pub, we will be back.

Visited on saturday night with 5 friends after i heard that the pub is run by new management. The place was busy but the staff were on top of everything and everything ran smoothly. The food itself was amazing and the portions were generous. I had the lamb shank which was done to perfection and everyone on my table was pleased with their respective meals. I finished off with the blondie for dessert which was the perfect way to end the meal.

Had a lovely meal with friends here on Saturday night, it’s recently been taken under new management and they’ve done a great job. The place was really busy and buzzing with customers which gave it a nice atmosphere. The food was lovely, really good portions and tasty. The service was great and all the staff were friendly and happy to help and make recommendations on the menu when asked.

Family meal in lovely atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Lovely pudding especially the ‘blondie’ brownie devoured by my daughter. Wish the nice staff n management the very best of luck for the future 😄 🍰 🥘 🧁

Just Visited the Bull for the first time for a family meal. It was opening night under new management and they did a great job. Lamb Shanks to die for, and a great Gin selection. Keep up the good work.

The food was delicious, Best Eton Mess ever! lovely atmosphere, lovely friendly staff. Well worth a visit. Well done to the new Management.

Came here for the opening night under new owners, food was amazing and great service, we will definitely be back !

This village pub has been a local for years, but sadly after changing hands a couple of times has gradually gotten to be very poor. The pub itself is lovely, however there has been a steady decline in the number of people who both drink and eat here. Food quality is quite frankly shocking! You could get better in a wetherspoons! I had a meal with friends this evening and was served a horrific looking and equally awful tasting chicken burger shown below. The bread was soggy, the chicken was bone dry and they piled on some reformed plastic cheese all over it. The chips were dry and the overall meal was inedible. It is such a shame that the quality of this lovely local has gone done so much. I think it will be a while before returning!

Definitely a drinking pub! Food is below par, extremely basic. I ordered the maple salmon with veg. Salmon was dry accompanied by half a jar of whole grain mustard, vegetables were full of water (resembling something my grand parents would cook) would not recommend!

Called in food great, very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Unsure how someone can say drinks over priced maybe they should stick to the supermarket.

4 of us went to the bull as it is our local and thought we would try the new management. We had the most dreadful meal . They said they had run out of mash to go with my friends sausages they offered her Chips so she had a tough steak. 3 of us had scampi and the most disgusting chips, no peas were offered. The drinks were very expensive what a bad evening. Total rip off menu poor and food

Came here on a whim and couldn’t turn down the burger and a pint deal for 10 quid!!!!!!!!! Lovely place and lovely staff! Lovely burger!

Thought we'd try The Bull as it has recently changed hands. What a lovely warm welcome we received and lunch was really good! Nothing was too much trouble so we'll be back!!

My wife and I occasionally pop in at lunchtime for a drink and we are never disappointed.The beer is always well kept and the wine of a good quality. Ash the landlord is always friendly and chatty.

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It has been a bit up and down of late with New tenants, but they appear to have ridden the the waves and are now up to speed with the New Bull.

I’m fairly local, and come occasionally, and it’s such a shame to have to say that they only seem to employ people that have no idea what they’re doing.

I’m fairly local, and come occasionally, and it’s such a shame to have to say that they only employ people that are either absolute morons, or 105 years of age; or both.

Great food ,fast service.- considering the pub was busy. Steak was cooked well as well as the blue cheese sauce-delicious! Hope to see some lamb and duck dishes on the menu soon? Will be revisiting soon. Great

I found this pub on trip advisor having typed in gluten & dairy free restaurants near Malpas. The menu looked promising, some good gf df choices but I still rang to check beforehand they could cater gf df & was assured they could before booking. We arrived Saturday for 18.00 and waited nearly 40 minutes for a waitress to take our order only to be told they had run out of the only gf df starter. I asked if any others could be adapted which involved another wait whilst she consulted the chef. A starter was altered (by leaving off the bread!), brought & was nice as was my main, steak, the only gf df main! We had to ask 3 times for a wine list and a coffee ordered never arrived. Disappointing.

We visited The Bull on its opening night the 2nd March , the pub was warm and inviting . We were shown to our table by Ashley who turned out to be the manager , drinks were really well priced . Now to be honest I'm not an expert on food but this menu was right up my street proper pub grub . I chose three appetisers pork pie, chipolata sausages , and haloumi chips followed by fish and chips which was on par with my one of my favourite pubs The Peasant , my friends had prawn cocktails and the burgers , my wife had the Caesar salad . All in all a wonderful evening and we will certainly be back .

I enjoyed a lovely meal here with family. Food excellent and so was the service although they were very busy. Will definitely ate,y visit again

We traveled here after our first choice of eatery was discovered to be full to the rafters and were a little concerned as the place looked rather empty. However, the staff were friendly and helpful, the menu was not extensive but did have a good choice of dishes. The food was excellent.

This is a lovely old village pub, warm and welcoming. We were staying in a property only a few yards from the pub for a family birthday get together and were looking forward to a Sunday roast.

My husband and I visited the area and came across this quite wonderful pub/restaurant. We had the most delicious meal served by the friendliest staff who welcomed us and our spaniel. This is a little gem of a place and thoroughly recommend, we will be visiting again quite soon. Compliments to the chef and the serving staff well done.

Came across this venue by chance. A nice pub with a good atmosphere and the locals were friendly. We ordered a range of meals, Fish & Chips, Ham, Egg & Chips and the Venison & Pork Burger (plus chips! Ha ha). Plenty of outside seating available and so we chose to eat al fresco. The service was good and the lady who served our table was polite and very friendly and made sure that we were all happy with our choice of seating and meals. The meals were good although the burger was a bit messy (nice but keep a supply of paper napkins with you) but you know what you are getting when you order one of these. As i was driving i chose non-alcoholic Bitburger which was served nice and cold. Toilet area is cramped but sufficient. Plenty of parking space in the car park for any sized car. A nice location too. Worth a visit.

We have enjoyed another absolutely delicious meal at The Bull in Shocklach. We regularly eat here as the food is always consistently good. The food doesn't come out quickly but that's because an "it'll do mentality" doesn't exist here. Highly recommend a trip out to this charming pub.

First visit here for us, my husband has cycled past numerous times and has always thought the aroma coming from the kitchen smelt so good. As it was my birthday and the sun was shining we thought we would give The Bull a try, we were not disappointed, we both had an Aberdeen Angus burger, coleslaw and beef dripping chips, oh my this dish was absolutely gorgeous, a portion of gigantic onion rings only helped the waistline bulge s little bit more. The barmaid was a lovely girl, gave us a great bit of advice by only ordering 1 portion of onion rings not 2 and thankfully we did take this on board. It was a wonderful lunch out in the basking sunshine and to top it off, the Red Arrows flew past in perfect formation, what lengths my hubbie will go to for my Birthday lol .

Called with a friend for a bar snack. We both didn’t want a heavy meal so opted for salads. She had Fishcakes I had King Prawns. Salalds were lovely and well presented. As the King Prawns had there tails on I asked for a finger bowl. I was disappointed to be given an empty bowl. As we had a jug of water I poured some in and my friend added a lemon wedge of her plate. A minor thing but not an unreasonable request. The pub is clean and spacious and I will definitely return.

We visited as a family with kids 9 to teens. Varied menu with plenty of options for veggies. Service good.

We stumbled upon this pub during a long, hot walk so their lovely homemade lemonade was really welcome. We decided to have some lunch - my husband ordered the pork/beef burger and I had the fish cake and both were utterly delicious. Really impressive. Friendly and thoughtful service too. We would highly recommend.

We arrived for a meal on Sunday teatime having pre booked a table earlier in the day. As we were only in for a light bite we ordered a salad, beef baguette and chips and tomato pasta for my 4 year old daughter. The table was booked for 5.30pm. We didn't get our food till 6.15pm which by this point my daughter was complaining she was hungry. The kids pasta was soft and congealed together as though it had been shoved in the microwave with little effort. I tasted it and for £7 I wouldn't even feed that rubbish to my daughter. My husbands beef baguette was tough as an old boot and the chips were hard and undercooked. He sent them back and they came back 2 minutes later soggy and still as bad. My salad was passable but by the time I had eaten it my French fries had only just arrived. Whilst the 2 meals were taken off the bill this this is not the first time we have had poor quality meals there which do not warrant the price. I could cook better food myself and suggest that the establishment gets a new chef as being locals we certainly will not be returning. We left feeling hungry and extremely disappointed.

We waited over an hour for our food, only for them to tell us that the ‘last’ of the battered haddock had ‘fallen apart’, so I had to change meals. When the food eventually came, it was good. The waitress who served us was extremely helpful and proceeded to take 10% off the total price and meal off the bill - to which we were grateful.

Lovely little pub & good food and the staff are really good to. We have had many Sunday lunches her and always look forward to go back.

Firstly, the staff here are very friendly and genuine and we would return, we are on holiday so won't in the foreseeable future. We popped in one night for a drink, saw the menu and decided to return. We were warned there would be a wait for the meal as a number of tables had just ordered, not being in a hurry we felt this was acceptable. The food took nearly an hour, but was clearly fresh and delicious. The salad was supposed to be accompanied by chilli peanuts but these ended up being cashew nuts - a real bonus - sadly both the advertised mango and avocado were not in evidence! I have worked in catering and could see the staff were genuinely uncomfortable about our wait, so we didn't complain. Do go, if in area, don't go if you are in a hurry.

We had a great meal here. Lots of choice on the menus plus there are plenty of vegetarian options (and very tasty too!). Portions are good sized, staff really nice and friendly. Nice atmosphere to enjoy a meal/

We visited The Bull at the beginning of February to host an annual dinner. Our party included 29 guests ranging from age 28-78.

A group of 6 of us met at The Bull on a Friday evening. The waitress quickly showed us to our table. The menu had an excellent choice, with everything available too. We chose a range of meals and all were amazing. The steak and...

service a bit slow...steak a bit chewy..not much filling in pie of the day...but staff very pleasant...

Myself and my wife dined at the Bull in Shocklach yesterday evening. What a treat! The theme for the evening was a celebration of Burns night and a set menu of Haggis Neeps and Tatties had been devised accordingly with a delicious Cranachan served as...

My friend and I visited Friday night (12th) for a meal and it was shocking to say the least! The service was slow and the waitress that served us was 'spaced out' half the time. We were given the wrong fish dish, we accepted this...

Thought we’d give this place a go. Nice cozy interior. Love the floor tiles. Ordered the Goats cheese Bon bons to start which were really nice. Main for me was steak and mushroom pie with chips and mushy peas. The pie tasted nice but there...

I visited today with my daughter and her partner for a lunchtime meal we all chose a different meal and...

Eleven of us went for a meal last night and received a warm welcome, excellent food and first class friendly...

Such was the high standard of how we were treated I needed to write the following email to management. This...

A welcome return to this lovely pub restaurant, this time for an evening meal with friends. The food was excellent and very good value for money. The service was again friendly and the waiting on staff were able to talk us through the dishes we enquired about. We were informed immediately upon arrival that owing to a large family party that were already seated there may be a short wait for our food once ordered. Having been informed we were quite relaxed and as it turned out the wait was not that long anyway.

The service was very friendly and helpful. Very welcoming. The beef Sunday dinner was excellent as was the dessert

We had an excellent meal with a very good choice of food - i could have had several of the options. Service was very good too.

We went here with our neighbours and had a really pleasant meal and the staff were very helpful.The food was of good quality and a good choice of drinks too.

My friends and I decided to go for dinner here mid week as we'd heard great reviews about the Bull. We were seated promptly but it took three requests before someone came to take our food order. It wasn't that busy but I think the waiting on staff were trying to stagger the orders. The wait for food was then painful. We waited over an hour for our mains to arrive. The food was absolutely lovely when it arrived and we all enjoyed our meals. Well presented and tasty. Not the best start, but all ended well once the hangerness disappeared. I think they may have been short staffed in the kitchen that day so will give this place the benefit of the doubt and definitely try again. The staff were all very friendly despite being under pressure. Be warned though if you are feeling exceptionally hungry!

We booked this meal at short notice. We were 4 adults, two children and a dog. The order was taken in good time and took a reasonable amount of time to come. The food was good and the prices were not expensive. Service was prompt too.

After making arrangements from 12,000 miles away in Australia we were delighted to arrive to find all our wishes catered for by Ashley & his super friendly staff.We chose The Bull for it's proximity to Malpas where we married 40 years ago.Ashley was more than helpful in assisting us to add our own personal touches to the the table arrangements.The three course dinner & service was terrific. All our guests commented on how much they had enjoyed such a great evening. We would like to apologise to other diners on that evening if our voices reflected the fun we were having. We would totally recommend The Bull for anyone having a special celebration or quiet dinner. Many thanks again for a memorable evening. Hopefully we shall return again one day.Helen & Brian V. Melbourne Australia.

We'd booked an hour or so in advance as we were told their kitchen was small but we managed to get in no problem. The bar was busy when we arrived and you could tell they had a party in the restaurant too. It was noisy but we assumed this would dissipate when we were seated...it didn't, as the tables as positioned in relatively close proximity to the bar.That said, the service was pleasant and efficient. We ordered drinks and mains and were all happy with our choices - a variety and vegetarian, steak, burger and a sausage, black pudding and apple pie which was very nice indeed.We didn't hang around for dessert as the party that were in had just placed their order so paid at the bar and left. We would definitely return as noise may have just been louder on the night in question and overall a good experience.

Excellent food, lovely outdoor eating garden. The staff are courteous without being over bearing. Will certainly be going again.

We were out on one of our epic walks & called into the pub for a drink & a snack.The pub is beautiful inside, with lots of wooden beams & seats made out of kegs; we were very impressed with the traditional floor tiles which reflected the age of the pub.There was a large party of mourners arriving as we did so when buying our drink we asked the barman if they were serving food to anybody else not with that party.The barman checked & told us that we could order but that the food may take a little longer because the kitchen was busy catering for the wake.We both decided that we would try the soup of the day & were waiting for a gap at the bar to order, however, a young, cheerful waitress came over to ask to take our order.We also ordered halloumi chips with dip & asked if it could come with the soup.We were expecting a bit of a wait but the food arrived within 10 mins & was piping hot, the soup was parmesan & cauliflower & was beautifully smooth & delicious, there was a depth of flavour to it which had taken care & time to achieve. The halloumi chips were yummy too-if they take that much care over the basics then we will definitely return to have a full meal!We were impressed by the young waitress who was busy attending to the mourners but she ensured that we received good service too-she is definitely a credit to this pub!

Visited on a Saturday lunch time as part of a cycle day out with my young son! I must say the staff were exceptionally friendly, especially the young girl and barman! The food took its time, BUT when it arrived it was clearly made fresh and was absolutely delicious! My son had Fish finger sandwich, I had BLT and soup (+£2). We ordered a bowl of fries on the side (they were perfectly cooked and there were loads). All in all for just over £23 with drinks I was very happy!Lovely place and worth a visit! Thanks.

A group of 13 were celebrating several significant birthdays, there was not problem with booking for a large number.We found the staff friendly and helpful in dealing with out different requests. The food was good served hot and in good time. And we thought the dishes were reasonable priced. My choice of prawn salad was excellent and the chocolate tort was sublime. All in all a a wonderful evening. Thank you.

Never have I witnessed a manager so rudeFrom the moment we walked in I did wonder.No greeting , no smiles, I fealt we were more of a menace We arrived with friends .. afternoon tea.Quite early on a few of us said we didn't want afternoon tea as I don't like cake... and wasnt going to have tea/coffeeClearly stated this and ordered off the menu. Not once to be told we would still have to pay... If I'd known this I would have eaten the sandwich and gone with the flow. Sandwichs came out late.. 2 cold coffee pots which were changed.. but should never have come out... So went to pay my bill to have my cider.. my £10 sandwich and chips... and afternoon tea also on it.. when we queried this a the manager he got angry and called us cheapskates trying to get out of paying.. and he didn't need people like us.. and never to come back..I am no such thing... znd actually won't be coming backAnd oh my god I have never in my life been treated this way...Good job others witnessed this as people would say it was exaggerated. .I have been in retail 21years.. my own business... and opening another...You just don't speak to people like that....He could have handled things so much better..That evening we had another family doo at the horse and jockey at Grindley Brook. Now there's a place that does things right.. any problems.. sorted.. any discrepancies are sorted We will always go there from now on.. Looking back at the Bull... empty on a Saturday afternoon should have sent alarm bells...Also looking at other poor ratings there seems to be a common factor...RUDE MANAGER and his sarcastic responses just say it all...

I was absolutely shocked how we were spoken to yesterday, referred to as "cheapskates". We had gone with friends for afternoon tea which was £11 per head for coffee/tea, sandwiches, cake etc I asked could I have my own food as I'm not a cake person and it was so much food and I was out for diner that evening . I asked numerous times the manager/ owner was even at the bar when I asked and took my visa card off me - I asked had we been catered for- anyway came to pay and they tried to charge us for our food and afternoon tea, he heard my queries so did the staff but still said nothing - I would have had the afternoon tea if I was told I was catered for, anyway we were verbally abused so we left, such a shame it use to be a lovely pub - I see why there was no one else in there - he is such a rude man!!

Well I'm in complete shock! I can honestly say I have never been spoken to in such a rude, condescending manner as I have experienced this afternoon at the Bull in Shocklatch. What was supposed to be an afternoon of celebration was marred by the inexcusable actions of an incompetent and arrogant manager. Having experienced slow and sullen service, which included stale cakes and cold coffee, throughout the afternoon I was then greeted by a bill for not only my food but for an afternoon tea which I didn't participate in. I, of course, queried this, pointing out that it had not been made clear to me that I was to be billed for this regardless of whether I ate it or not, had this point been made clear I wouldn't have ordered from the menu I would have just had some sandwiches. I was then called a cheapskate and told I was just trying to get out of paying my bill. I responded that, having worked in the trade for more then a decade I couldn't believe his attitude and I myself had not and would never speak to a customer in that manner. He responded that he didn't need customers like me anyway to which I said he clearly did as his pub was empty. Unsurprisingly I will not be going again, and urge others not to give such an ungrateful owner your custom as there are many other local pubs which will gratefully appreciate you. Along with other insults not just to myself but also to others of the party which I find simply unforgivable and highly unprofessional, the whole experience was not welcoming from the start, uninspiring and unskilled staff and a generally sully attitude making us feel like a nuisance. Not a positive experience

Nipped over to the Bull for lunch today. We hadn't been there for quite sometime as it has passed through different hands and has periods when its been empty .Our visit today did not disappoint......good food, menu, ales and service.....we will be returning soon.

We chose The Bull to host my nan and grandads 50th wedding anniversary and what a great decision that was. The morning of the party Ashley allowed us to come in and decorate the 'long room' exactly how we wanted with flowers and bunting etc which helped make the day even more fabulous. The majority of guests were elderly however, nothing was too much trouble for the extremely friendly and attentive staff. We had arranged for a buffet of curry, lasagne and cottage pie with chips, salad and garlic bread to go with it and everyone commented on how delicious it was! To follow came Apple pie and custard along with baileys cheesecake and cream and this did not disappoint! The overall afternoon was great and was made even better by the amazing service and food! I would highly recommend using The Bull for any type of special event! A massive thank you to Ashley and his team for making sure my nan and grandad had the day they deserved!

We came as a party of 8 and had three courses. Food was lovely, especially the fishcakes. The server was new I think and got a few things wrong but everything was always rectified for us. Would definitely recommend.

This is truly an amazing pub with great beers and food Clean and modern with great staff who are willing to help and ensure you are made welcome