Bulls Head, Pratt's Bottomback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Happy to say that this pub is still run as well as the previous comments suggest.
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Great village pub, run by an engaging and friendly landlord (Vernon). Has many events going on during the week, but my fav is the Jam night once a month. What a great way to spend an evening - playing rock'n'roll whilst downing a selection of fine ales. As a previous correspondent said, THIS is the way to run a village pub
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I have never had a bad night in this pub! Vernon runs a tight ship and is a great host, nothing bad to say about it only that it's a shame not all pubs can be run this well these days, a host of events and a family friendly atmosphere. A real community pub!
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Nice pint of George and Dragon (Wadsworth), sunny garden, great atmosphere.
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Went along to their annual beer festival this past weekend.
There was a good selection of beers (about a dozen).
Once again a visit to to this pub was a relaxed and pleasant time.
I think The Bull is just a proper, well run pub and all the better for it.
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Fairly long front bar area with barstools next the bar & banquette seating under windows opposite. Room to right was primarily for dining (plenty of senior clientele here) and in the other direction the bar winds round to a separated room on the left which is home to the dartboard with its own space at the far end. Opposite this an upper �deck� surprisingly houses a pool table and this area carries the story of Dick Turpin, who apparently used the pub in 1736. Also here a superb photo of two old boys in their rather shabby Sunday best, boots tied by rope around ankles, one with a suckling pig under one arm & his pint in the other huge mitt, quality shot! Very community based with flyers on the bar listing forthcoming events for next qtr � jam & jazz nights, easter egg hunt, sports, charity race night, friendly darts nt, hog roast fete� Bar snacks incl bacon bap �2.50, mains around �8, mon/tues lunch- roast plus dessert �8, mon nt- curries �6.50 incl a pint. One staff serving drinks & taking food orders ystdy lunch but no-one had to wait long. Theakstons Cooper�s Butt was just ok but the Tribute was good, they also offered Spitfire and (ahem!) courage.
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Their second annual beer festival last weekend. (Oct 19-21) A bit disorganised early on Saturday afternoon but a great time was still had. We had brought some tourists with us and if not for them having another commitment later in the day, we'd still be there. (the following Thursday) Beer in very good condition even having been outdoor autumn night chilled, the landlord manning the BBQ. Very welcoming and an excellent pub.
Our conclusion: The Pig Swill ale was the best followed by the Whitstable IPA.
The landlord has done a fantastic job of turning this place into the heart of the village. Many other village pubs should take note of what has been done here.
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found this pub by chance as was in the area. checked the good beer guide and paid a visit. what a welcome -the staff were great the guest beer was excellent. so much so decided to try the food. absolutely fantastic and they have lots of events, quiz nights, barbecues, theme nights....will definitely return.
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Very busy when we visited, but got a friendly welcome. Good atmosphere and will be back.
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Very friendly efficient staff. Delicious food at good prices. Lots of atmosphere, the pub was busy in the bar areas but nice and calm in the eating area.
Highly recommend a visit.
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We had originally planned to stop at The Bulls Head for lunch during a walk last Sunday, but when a phone call revealed that they only catered for Sunday Roast customers and then only after 1 pm, we changed to The Blacksmiths Arms at Cudham and visited here later on for a drink.
We were pleased we had changed our plans because, whilst the ales provided a reasonable and well-kept choice (London Pride, Spitfire and two others), the pub itself lacked any spark. Leaving the food issue aside, The Bulls Head struck us as a pub which enjoys a monopoly in the village, indeed for a distance around it, and feels it needn't try very hard - therefore it doesn't. The furbishment is jaded, worn, and in some instances torn or stained, the staff were adequate but in our opinion did nothing to make us feel welcome (although the service was relatively prompt) and our overall feeling was one of disappointment. Given that other comments reveal there has been no continuity of landlord, this is perhaps an unfair assessment and once the long-awaited smoking ban comes into play, then it would be worthwhile giving The Bulls Head a makeover without the risk of it becoming begrimed and smelling like an old ashtray in no time at all. The building and the beer garden have a lot of potential to be a great hostelry. As we didn't eat there, I can't comment on the food, but I would sooner not have eaten inside anyway.
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Strange place. On one hand its like being in a small village pub, on the other its like a city back street boozer, then again you could argue that its like a gastro-pub. Any way you interpret it, its a great place and very welcoming. Excellent food and service. Well kept ales, colourful locals, and a landlord that goes out of his way to make people feel at home.
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This pub has gone through a number of landlords over the last 10 years or so but appears to have hit gold with the current incumbent.
It feels like a real pub, a bit of a rarity in this area. Not sure about the ales as I'm no CAMRA "expert". There are theme nights held regularly, popular with locals and the odd outsider, like myself.
Decent boozer, pleasant atmosphere, good staff, good pub food (well portioned).
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