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This pub is very nice, but nothing more. It is clearly more orientated towards food, although the spitfire was kept very well. Unfortunately, it is also let down by the fact that the simply superb Royal Oak is across the road, which we visited prior to the Bull. Albeit, this is a very nice pub and worth a visit if passing through Newick
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I reviewed this pub very honestly almost 2 years ago and I was disappointed by the reviews that followed, suggesting that I was the landlord. I still go to the pub - eat and drink there and still have the same warm welcome from all the staff. I couldn't agree more with the comments from HanB - you only have to see the reviews on Tripadvisor to see that some of these reviews are of quite a personal nature, which can be damaging.
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A lovely village pub which has been greatly improved by the current management. Great food combined with friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff. I'm quite shocked by some of the previous comments with regard to the Landlord. I would encourage anyone reading through to disregard them and form their own opinion after a visit to The Bull. In my experience, he provides excellent service to all customers not just 'those it seems who live in very big houses & drive very expensive cars' (?) I have neither but whether I've been with friends or family, we have always felt very welcome and had really good service. If arrogant means 'ambitious and very hardworking' then yes he is! That's what makes it the great pub that it's become!
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There seems to be a number of people who have found the management here to be arrogant towards anyone other than there cronies. Having been in for a pint or two, I can see why people feel that way. I didn't feel welcome.
I used to go to the 272 restaurant when it was run by the same people and they were fine there.
The Bull used to be a free house so it is a shame it is now a Shepherd Neame pub with the restrictions that implies. That said, I have tried most of the ales on offer and while not my favourite, they aren't bad with Late Red being the best. The beer is kept quite well here although it is expensive.
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i've lived in Newick for years & the Bull has always been regular destination for my family & I. I have been for food a few times since the new management took over & the food has always been very good. The manager will give an excellent service to certain locals (those it seems who live in very big houses & drive very expensive cars) HOWEVER if your just a normal like me then he can't even bring himself to look you in the eye! Arrogant isn't the word! the rest of the staff aren't so bad. Went for food (bar food not restaurant) & was extremely disappointed. From frozen, no flavour, stodgy, oily- the kind of food that I would feel ripped off if i bought from a van by the side of the road for half the price! The waitress denied the food was bad - although she would because, as she mentioned, her husband is the head chef. said that as I had already paid upfront rather than putting it on a tab I could not have my money back. Cheers! I was starving - offered a dessert but i needed FOOD! next time I will order a burger - at the Oak!!
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We have been to this pub many times now and several of those were special occasions although we certainly never felt special. The service here is arrogant and dismissive and you feel as if they are doing you a favour! Food is pretty good although there are pubs nearby that are better.
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Popped in here for a meal ahead of a wedding at Newick Park. Wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. The chicken & ham pie was simply devine and my friends were equally impressed with their choices. Highly recommended pub food.
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I live just along the road from all three Newick pubs. I have made many new friends playing at the open mike night in the Bull every Tuesday. It is a really great night with no rush to push us out at the end of the evening. I play mouth organ and concertina with friends on the whistle, fiddle, guitar, banjo, keyboard etc.
I wish the beer was cheaper but I am slowly growing to enjoy Shepherd and Neame, although a guest beer or two would be very welcome. I have only eaten twice at the Bull since Simon took over but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cooking and the understatement of the menu.
Is sf1 for real? Maybe as he says he was at some other pub called the Bull in Newick; I have certainly never met anyone by that name and it is not the sought of name you could forget.
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Are there 2 Bull pubs in Newick!!! (looking at the prevous coment, i think simon may have written that one or there is another pub called The Bull in Newick!!) whenever we go there, the land lord talks about himself constantly and has little idea about running a pub, the food is really not good at all (we have heard that he was a chef (ha ha) and considering he was a chef he should be more fussy about the way the food is presented or tastes!!!) and my friends and i have been there quite a lot in the last year, we have now given up hope and are changing our venue, sorry but the place is a disaster.
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My husband and I frequent the Bull Inn on a fairly regular basis as we live close by and always receive such a lovely warm welcome from the landlord Simon and his team. It has been suitably updated since the previous landlord. There is a black board full of delicious choices, you can eat in the bar or in a beautiful restaurant area. Its very spacious. There are 3 open fires and we particularly enjoy the mulled wine in winter. If you haven't already tried it, its an absolute must - enjoy.
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Went there on a recent Saturday lunchtime. Haven't been for years, but was pleased to see it's still a great, friendly pub, with a warm welcome, good beer, and a great menu.
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Beer in good condition. Enjoyed whilst sat out the front overlooking the village green.
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Nice 16th Century inn opposite the village green and ideal to sit outside on a Summer�s day taking in your surroundings. Inside there is a main bar and a snug plus a restaurant area around the left hand side. Watch out for the very low ceilings in some places. Beers were from the Shepherd Neame range and in decent condition. Sky Sports showing. Accommodation also available.
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THis is a Shepherd Neame tied house. When I visited (Sat lunchtime) the place was empty and the beer was bland. Some of the furnishings are far too modern and do not complement the building.
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Pub looks small from the outside but it's like a 'tardis' in the fact it is huge inside and goes back a long way, nice food, good beer, the mrs enjoyed her wine and we were lucky enough to be there when they had live music, 'Alter Ego' they were called, excellent band.
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