The Old Bull's Head in Charnwood

Fantastic lunch here! Our server Yaz was lovely! Highly recommend for a fancier lunch if you’re wanting something a bit more sophisticated.

Nipped in for breakfast. Lovely food, friendly and pleasant staff.

Great Sunday lunch, great service by Will and food from chef Chris

Lovely place to eat. Our waiter, Will, was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely visit again.

Nice friendly family pub set in a picturesque part of town.

Loved the place, staff great, food gorgeous, great cocktails, had lunch for pre mothers day it was lovely

I've been coming here for years and it's always been a reliable place to eat. The food was lovely as usual. However, on this occasion, the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, which unfortunately affected the service. My order was incorrect, and unfortunately, the staff ignored me when they noticed it was incorrect. I still appreciate the quality of the food and hope for the usual great experience next time!

It was only our first visit but we were not disappointed. Lovely clean pub, nice relaxed atmosphere. The food was well presented and of good quality. The only downside was that the service was a little slow and some of the wine by the glass prices seemed peculiarly high £20 upwards?! Otherwise, the overall experience was enjoyable.

Excellent meal at the Old Bull’s Head. Great service by Niamh. So polite and welcoming. Delicious food cooked by Tim. Would recommend.

Popped in for a drink was nice with good service

Great dining experience and delicious food and service. Thanks to Yaz for looking after us on the day and Chef Chris for the delicious food!

We came with my family for Sunday dinner. The food was presented well but the Beef and chicken were very dry and over cooked. The staff were very welcoming but I will not be eating here again in the near future. Sorry.

Lovely environment, beautiful food. Our waitress Niamh was super friendly, nothing was too much touble.

Very nice pub with great staff and management

Absolutely fantastic Mother’s Day lunch. Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely fantastic place. I’m going to list, prepare yourself…great parking, attentive and polite friendly staff, clean and contemporary surroundings, extensive exciting menu (I love my food), pan fried lamb mwah!😘, rhubarb and strawberry crumble to die for!! Fish and chips were very light and tasty according the husband. We would definitely come back and we’re from Derby so not just round the corner but worth a little drive for sure!! 👌🏻 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The food is always so yummy and the servers are so kind and helpful

This place is good for a drink and the food is good to. I particularly like the cornish ribeye steak and the sticky chicken, sad it got taken off of the menu.

The service was terrible. Despite reminding them multiple times and enduring long waiting times, they forgot to provide us with a starter. The staff insisted that it had already been provided before we left.

Food was excellent. Hot to table. Quick and excellent service. My sever name was will and he was engaging and attentive . Chef Chris cooked just right on all levels. It came close to me licking plates clean. Would definitely recommend and already planning our next visit.

Won't be back anytime soon. Couldn't hear ourselves speak, ordered myself from bar twice (2 large colas and a shiraz £22) Side portions ( M&C a joke?) We feel very let down

Friendly and welcoming pub. Had a very romantic table next to the wine racks. Will’s service was warm and he took great care of us. We shared the camembert to start followed by the belly pork and the duck salad. Compliments to Tim the chef.

Fantastic dining experience for 25 of us for a family birthday. The service from the team was great, plenty of people working and very polite, friendly & attentive. The food was all served in good time and everyone was really impressed by the quality on a very busy Sunday afternoon.

It was alright but not worth the price considering pubs in the area that serve much more per plate

Haven’t eaten here for a long time but cannot fault today’s food and service. Lovely surroundings and comfy environment. Will was our server and he was excellent, attentive but respectful and lovely engagement through our meal. The food was very excellent. Will be returning again.

Served by will, food was great service fantastic.

Great service from Will :-) Would definitely return

Diabolical. Extremely slow service, luke warm food, a waitress very almost hit my baby in the head with a hot plate, only didn't because my sister and I stopped her, and she didn't even apologise or acknowledge how stupid she had been. Extremely expensive for a substandard meal. We've tried 3 times, due to family members liking it, and we won't be back. Enough is enough.

Amazing food, lovely pub and great wine

Really good food , great place One of our party was gluten free and got looked after very well with lots of choice

This is a place to go. Gorgeous food, brilliant service, awesome atmosphere. Great for meat eaters and vegans too.

Perfect place. Top quality food and very authentic atmosphere.

I've never been before so didn't know what to expect. On entry you are made so welcome, shown to a table and asked if that was OK for us, the drinks came immediately and so did our food after ordering. I will most certainly be going back there again. I don't know how much my friend spent but it was worth it. Thankyou

It was extremely busy so food was slow coming out however our server was lovely, kept checking in with us and was quick to organise drinks etc. Food was lovely and good sized portions. Main issue was with it being so busy it was really noisy so conversation was hard but not sure what they can do about that other than some sort of decor or furnishings that absorb sound! Will happily go back.

Decided to stop here for lunch after a long drive back home. Food was really good, the slow cooked pork belly with scallops was excellent and my partner said her oven cooked monkfish hit the spot as well. After such brilliant food we could not resist having a dessert as well. It's been a little while since we've dined here and this time around the Old Bulls Head did not disappoint.

As always good food and great service,10/10! Service was by Jorja and the food by the chef Sam. If you want a great all around pub this one is for you!

Possibly the worst pizza we’ve ever eaten, bases was like cardboard and not much toppings, 2 people had fillet steak 1 was O.K. The other was tough but the dog enjoyed it. We ordered a round of drinks which didn’t come until we chased them. The gents toilets we’re disgusting 2 urinals were taped off and the other 3 were like swamps under them.

Excellent food and excellent service from Elivia and Sam. Definitely coming again and will 100% recommend to others!!

Excellent family meal on Sunday including Roast Dinner and Pizza! Also, a special mention to our Waitress, Georgia who was so friendly and professional!! Thank you all for a lovely family meal.

Jorna was amazing!! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience so attentive and lovely!❤️ could not reccomend this place more

We came here for Sunday lunch and it was a lovely experience! The menu had plenty to choose from and the roast dinners were lovely. We ordered and had time to enjoy a drink before eating. The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive. Also, the toilets were modern and well kept - always a good sign. A great experience, would definitely recommend :)

For a party of 8 there is always the risk that the service might not be up to scratch with meals being served in waves but this was not the case for us. The service was excellent and the food meals arrived all together. The menu is extensive enough to please most diners and the quality of the food was excellent. It is a lovely setting and very comfortable. A bonus was having a table to accommodate the whole party and not having to raise voices over too-loud ambient music which meant we could have good conversations throughout the meal.

We had the Valentine’s set menu last night and we’re really impressed with our overall experience Zara looked after us very well . The £40 add on for a bottle of Moet champagne was a welcome addition to our evening

This pub is in a wonderful location and not far from Beacon Hill. The interior is welcoming and it looks nice. Had a few drinks at the bar area before being shown to a table. The food should really be coming out hot. After a couple of mouthfuls the dish was luke-warm. Ordered garlic bread but it only came out halfway through the meal. The desserts were nice and tasty but overall it was quite an expensive meal. Staff were good and helpful.

We hadn't been to the Old Bulls Head for many years and fancied a return visit for a date night. I was very pleased with our choice! The restaurant has a higher end look and atmosphere which made it feel like a real treat. There were plenty of vegetarian options for myself, with the veggie burger being delicious. My husband was particularly appreciative of the option to have three small versions of the desserts, meaning he didn't have to choose! It was just the right amount of busy for a Saturday night - not devoid of atmosphere but not overly crowded either. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be returning.

Food very nice especially with the special offer they had on. Service okay. Bar area very lively but restaurant maybe a little quiet.

This is the place to go to. Excellent food, fantastic friendly staff and a great comfy atmosphere.

Service was outstanding food amazing, we had the separate dining area for a birthday booked. Nothing was too much trouble I would highly recommend 👍🏻

Food was gorgeous, staff were polite and quick to respond but due to being busy the food took a while to come out. Overall it was a pleasurable experience

I have a number of food intolerances and gastric issues and often avoid eating out. I spoke to the waitress and manager who were accommodating and helpful thanks again.

Excellent Sunday roast, good service

An utterly delightful find of a country inn, fantastic Sunday roasts and a three course delicious meal food at a very reasonable price. Cannot recommend enough

Great atmosphere here. Food was excellent too. Service brilliant.

Excellent service, very friendly & professional. Something for everyone on the menu. Good availability of wine by the glass. Our food was delicious. Particularly like the mini dessert/hot drink option.

Good parking, nice decor, lovely food, friendly staff. Also good for anyone with mobility issues as no steps to enter the main entrance. Disabled toilet also near the entrance

Cosy atmosphere. Good choice on the menu. Excellent food.

Nice place, very quiet cause it was midweek but the food was delicious.

Really nice cozy pub, came here for Sunday lunch and the food was fab! Amelia behind the bar was really lovely to speak to and really helpful recommending drinks. Definitely recommend this venue :)

We had the sharing roast for two and it was the best Sunday lunch we've had in a long time. A lovely atmosphere and great service even though it was clearly a busy day.

Excellent service, friendly and looked after us well. This is quickly becoming our favourite restaurant

considering you were super busy on sunday lunchtime our waitress looked after us quickly and efficiently, and took time to check one of our partys allergy requirements, food was of a good standard and hot, so much so we ordered starters mains and desserts bill was just over 200 quid for 4 and i left a tip!

Great food, nice atmosphere and friendly service. Quite pricey but a cut above pub grub.

Megan B was great, thanks so much

Unreal experience, brilliant for large parties and very accommodating for every age. Service from Georgia was fab! Thanks for the food Sam and Chris

Amazing roast dinners, new favourite restaurant in the area! Jorjas service was fab, thanks to the chefs too

Such a variety of food on the menu, everything was spot on. Came with a large family for an 80th and all ages loved the experience, thank you Jorja for the service!

Had the rib-eye which was very good. Lovely building and great quality food. Staff were a little absent at times however were friendly when they did appear. Drinks took a fair while too, but it was a Saturday night. 7/10

Very welcoming, excellent service and exceptional food.

Fantastic food, great service. Would definitely recommend. Interior looks great and place clean and tidy. Food was reasonably priced for the high quality you get. Cocktails were amazing. Highly recommended

After a busy day with the kids shopping, rather than eat some average quality food in the city we decided to head back to our local where we know the quality of food is always exceptional and the service and atmosphere is 10/10. This was a quicker visit than we normally do and the choices we made were all brought out in a timely manner and as always the quality was amazing. Will served us doing an exceptional job and the chef Chris nailed it again. Well done to Dan and his team again.

Chips tough and cold. Beer tooo cold Great welcome fromWill

Waiter Will was really nice and the food was done lovely by Chris. Will definitely come back here again

Good service and choice of food. Ate here a few times with family. Had a surprise birthday meal here last February, with family and friends. Excellent choice of food to pre order. Service was great, we were seated in an alcove and the atmosphere was pleasant. All staff catered for drink orders and food was served promptly. Thank you.

The Old Bulls Head in Woodhouse holds a strong reputation, but our visit left room for improvement. On arrival, the bar was cluttered with empty glasses and plates, which was disappointing for such an esteemed venue. While it’s a busy time of year, first impressions matter. However, the food was served promptly and met expectations, and the table service was attentive and professional, maintaining their high standards. With a little more focus on presentation, they’ll continue to thrive.

Excellent food and attentive service

Will wax very helpful and friendly. Great Sunday lunch - thanks to Chris

Fantastic would highly recommend - service from Will was great!

Great place all round, highly recommend especially for Christmas. Had an amazing time with the family!

Will provided fantastic service and the food was amazing!

My boyfriend and I had lunch here today after visiting Beacon Hill, and it was a delightful experience. The food was delicious, and we particularly enjoyed the festive Christmas decorations, which added to the cosy and inviting atmosphere. The pub looked absolutely amazing. Definitely somewhere we’d visit again!

We went for a family of 8 boxing day meal and the service was very poor. When arrived we stood waiting to be seated and I had to.ask someone to attend to us..... We were.seated and left. We had to ask after 10 - 15mins if someone could take our orders for drinks. We had to ask 3 times if we could order food. We had the Festive 3 Course Menu. The soup starter was nice but we had no butter for the bread on the table. Then we had to wait at least 15mins before anyone cleared the table. The Pork Belly was the fattest I have seen and the crackling was to hard to eat! The steaks were nice and the Sea Bass. The Turkey Dinner was very small and came with literally 2 wedges of carrots and very little of anything else. I then had to ask a server if we could be attended to for ordering the desserts Desserts, the chocolate brownie was not good, they had ran out of Christmas Pudding - which is crazy for the time of year! What was supposed to be a lovely family dinner out for the first time it turned out to be very costly and very poor! And we just wanted to get out of there. I have to say it was a major let down as I had said how good the food was as I have been many times before but this time has changed my views

Thank you so much for such a wonderful christmas eve. We were promptly sat in a lovely area and were very pleased with the atmosphere our party of 10 (originally 11) we sat near to the bar in the restaurant area and were happy to not feel cramped or squashed. about only small thing was that our drinks took quite a while, but we can appreciate it was very busy and our lovely waiter (we didn’t get a name unfortunately!) chased them up for us without us asking. His spectacular service made the night, so thank you to him! Everyone enjoyed their food, and the steaks didn’t even need a steak knife. Thank you so much for a lovely night Merry christmas from the Turners

Food was massively overpriced for what was on the menu. I had line caught cod that was horrendous- must have been caught by mistake!! A few chips and small pot of pea purée for £18 - never again !!!!

Went for lunch and with a table of ten the week before Christmas it could really be hit or miss. Thankfully we had a great experience; service was good, food was great and the atmosphere made the day. Particularly recommend the steak pie. Special thanks to Will for looking after us!

Will was great from start to finish. Sam our chef cooked some really tasty food. Credit where credit is due🤝🏽

Exceptional service from Lauren. She was really friendly and took her time with us and our small son on what was a busy day. Food was great. Beautiful. We will be back.

Great food and excellent service from Will

Will the waiter was amazing and the food by Sam was delicious thank you

Really lovely meal. Great service from Will and beautiful setting. Elliot was the chef on shift and he produced a really fabulous plate of food

Enjoyed Sunday lunch for table of seven. No complaints at all. Will return for definite

Went for a quick drink with my better half on Saturday afternoon. Atmosphere is immediately welcoming and their Christmas decor is classy and inviting. Bar service was snappy and seating very comfy. Drinks prices are average for area. On this occasion didn't partake of any food but will certainly not the the last time we visit.

Food was cooked fresh and arrived at the table nice and hot! Really nicely decorated inside and staff we're all very welcoming.

The food was amazing and our waitress Robyn was fabulous.

A lovely village pub with great food, shame they run out of both fish specials. Service was very friendly but slow.

What was supposed to be a lovely anniversary meal turned into a very awkward night due to staff. We had booked the table online and were excited to go because of the great reviews. We chose the Christmas menu 3 course meal in the restaurant. When we arrived at 7.30pm the table wasn't ready which was understandable because it was a busy evening, so we had a drink at the bar, the woman at the bar was really nice and the drinks really well made. When we returned to the server to ask about the table at 8pm, we watched her scrambling to set a table in the area near the bar with two other tables. We were a little disappointed as we wanted to be in the restaurant area and the table felt like the bar area. When we ordered the server seemed very unsure about how the 3 course deal worked, we were told we could have red wine as the drink but later told we couldn't. We ordered all three courses at once but the server left the table before we could order the cocktail that came with it. The starter came out super quickly, we both had scallops, the food was amazing! We couldn't fault the food throughout the night. After the mains we were told the deserts we ordered 1 hour and a half ago had suddenly ran out even though we saw other tables recieve the same desert they had ran out of. I was so disappointed as we had ordered it at the start of the evening, I would understand if we were told when we ordered it it had ran out but not an hour and a half after ordering it. We both ordered the white chocolate creme brulee and given large desert spoons which seemed wrong for a small delicate dish. At this time we asked about ordering the cocktails and the waitresses looked bewildered and went to ask who we assumed was the manager which she had done several times on our orders that evening. It was at this point we started to feel unwelcome. After we recieved our drinks they were quick to clear our deserts, all other tables around us were empty and it was about 9.30pm. We watched the staff flap about with getting boxes of Christmas decorations out and watching the manager loudly instruct staff on what she wanted doing. We watched in disbelief when they started dragging tables around us and organising set up for the next day around us. We felt incredibly in the way of them setting up and the nice relaxed vibe was killed by the very hectic rush around by the staff to move tables and set up for what we figured out was breakfast with santa the next morning. We rushed our drinks and paid the bill to get out the way and in the time it took us to leave our table and sit in the bar they had already started moving our table about which confirmed the feeling of the staff wanting us to move. We felt really rushed and unimportant, what was supposed to be a special night for us was ultimately ruined. We left and had a much nicer drink at the pear tree where we received a very warm welcome and lovely service by their staff, even 15 minutes to their closing time they were far more accommodating than the appalling service we received from the bulls head. I had sent this review to their review system and asked for someone to contact me regarding the situation but it has yet to be resolved after a week. So disappointing.

The issues experienced are all issues anyone in hospitality can face and therefore rectifiable but the food was terrible tonight if I’m being totally honest. Our three person party thought the Festive menu sounded like the best value and upgraded to the drinks package. Two of us ordered the scallops for starters which had a strange charred flavour. This is a first and the fact is my drink couldn’t wash the taste away. I wasn’t going to say anything but did because they charge premium prices for their food. They were replaced and the new scallops were more delicately cooked and still tasted burnt. The steak was average and again I could taste the same char which is not totally unwelcome when it comes to steak. It does need some kind of sear but it led me to believe the problem was with the pans the kitchen were using. There were no mushrooms available as per the menu and we were not offered a choice just replaced with half a tomato. Chips were just frozen chips which again at the price I would expect fresh potatoes. This experience is contrary to my previous chateaubriand experience which was incredible. This however was a £200 nightmare albeit for the drinks, desserts and table service! our main server from Watford was very good. When it came to taking payment of the bill however his colleague's took a lifetime. Not sure we will be back which is so disappointing as the building inside and out is fabulous. I’m really wanting to finish my summary on a positive and recommend the kumquat Christmas pudding from the Festive menu which was fantastic.

Had a lovely meal to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary, on the spur of the moment decision to have lunch. Had the festive 3 course and must say it was the best meal ever. Lovely place, lovely staff, really lovely food, well presented. The whole experience was perfect. We will be returning for sure. Thank you for a really nice time

We had a wonderful meal here on Sunday, shared a Sunday sharing board, absolutely plenty for two people. The chocolate orange martini went down well also. Will definitely visit again.

Food, service, drinks, surroundings and atmosphere all faultless, will definitely come back

Great food and drinks. Service was great at times... Bit chatty amongst themselves on others. But it didn't detract. Had a great time and the server was really great with us and the wee one. Lots of food.. And all really tasty. A recommended place for restraunt to pub grub plus level food. Good bar atmosphere and dog friendly too.