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Thought as the location was lovely, it would be a great place to stop and eat. What a mistake that was!
Didn't feel welcome at all, children not encouraged to visit at all. We have a young daughter who was very well behaved and was told under no circumstances that she MUST be quiet at all times while dining. Should have taken that as a sign to leave. There was even a chalk board notice on entering about children being very quiet.
Food was dismal and when I found what looked to be short black hair in my food, was told by the lady running it that it was probably mine. I do have dark hair but it is much longer than what I found in my food and the hair found was actually within my food. Carried on looking in my food only to discover another hair at the bottom of the dish and when mentioning this to the same lady, she was extremely rude and defensive and again, said it was probably mine.
Worst pub I have EVER visited and dined in and would recommend it being completely avoided. Never left a review of any type before but this was very worthy of creating a review account and leaving it the well deserved negative feedback.
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exspensive beer
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Only posting as this pub is in the good pub guide & I am astounded at the rubbish comments. Food is top rate and is one of the best pubs in the area. It never advertises as it doesnt have to as its got such a good reputation. Friends travel here from Harlow to visit and Welwyn Garden/London etc and if you look closely you will see the odd celebrity come for repeat meals. Its spotlessly clean and we have never had a bad meal in here. Michael Winner who as we realise doesnt mince his words has eaten here on spec and gave it an excellent write up.
Have tried other pubs and you will not go wrong eating at the Bull, we try other pubs but still end up wishing we had gone to the Bull instead. Yes it does cost a few pence more but overall you will get carefully prepared food.
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Very poor service. Good quality food - but only if they cook it the way you requested, as there seems a tendency for the chef to cook as he sees fit and then for the staff to ignore you when the meal is delivered - and do not dare to complain whatever you do !
Ignored for 3-4 minutes upon arrival and left to jockey between the doorway and a sandwich board placed right in front of the bar area. Once the invisible cloak was removed we were rapidly seated at a large table, along with a huge platter of cheese - not ideal if you have a cheese allergy. Also - every 3rd item on the menu & specials seems to contain cheese.
After a great crab starter, I was served a fillet steak that was requested medium, and arrived very rare. I tried to flag the waitress' attention but the staff were too busy chatting to each other behind the bar and completely ignored us throughout the main course. I ate 70% of my rare stake and decided I couldn't eat any more, especially since the small amount of sauce had diminished to nothing.
When I complained about the lack of service both upon arrival and during the main course - the (new) waitress took a formidable stance at the end of the table and simply said "Well whatever I say you just wont be happy will you". This took my breath away and instead of it being just a comment on the service completely ruined the meal - after which we just wanted to pay and leave. She did return later, and offered a free coffee or dessert, but at this point all appetite was lost and a rapid departure from this incredibly rude establishment was sought. She then returned to her colleagues growling that the customer was beyond making happy - which absolutely wouldn't have been the case had our initial complaint been handled sensitively and courteously instead of the hostile, aggressive attitude we received.
One to avoid - go the The Fox in Willian instead - much nicer, friendlier and still has atmosphere after 9pm !
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A very negative experience . I atteneded with my wife and child as soon as the pub opened in the early evening. The pub was unsurprisingly empty and we were told by staff " i suggest you go somewhere else, this isn`t a place for people like you" the staff indicated towards my son who was fast asleep in the pram. This is despite there web site saying children are welcome.
We are a profetional smart couple but this pub is obviously only interested in serving there locals.
The staff were extremely unwelcoming and i am pleased to say i will be letting my large social group know all about my experience.
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Made prearranged visit for first time to this pub with group of walkers who were were very upset at their treatment by dictatorial staff. Should have realised this situation on recce visit from inadvertent comment by barmaid that if we used the car park we would take up space for people who would want to eat! Then there was the signage: "no ball games"; "Do not move garden benches"; "crying babies to be taken outside". It appears that they want only smartly dressed people who spend lots of money on food. It is a restaurant pretending to be a pub.
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We have eaten here on numerous occasions and like many others had a good meal each time. The food is good the landlord is a character but does make sure you enjoy your meal. Definatly worth a visit.
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Visited many times and never disappointed by the food and service. Both excellent. Prices are more restaurant than pub but then so is the food! Decor pleasant and interesting. Service friendly. These guys do work hard to make sure they get it right. Varied menu. Location is lovely and the view from the front window is of a row of cute thatched cottages. Only let down is the fact that it serves only Greene King ales (ugh!). They should address this but then are probably (sadly) tied to Greene King who are fiercely opposed to guest ales as they show just how bad their product has become over the years.
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Visited on a Sunday evening,locality and setting are lovely;very picture postcard. Good,friendly service, food and wine menu definitely more restaurant than pub and the prices reflect this. Food was good but would probably choose to eat in a restaurant and settle for a drink here. Sunday lunches however seem to be very popular and you need to book.They seem to have lots of entertainment as well with various quiz/music nights.
anonymous - 13 Sep 2006 15:41 |
We enjoyed a Sunday lunch here a few weeks back. The food was excellent and the service OK. The interior is lovely and everything was well laid out and inviting. Definitely recommend a visit.
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Nice enough pub if you're ever in the area. The food is good and the staff are friendly enough. My only complaint is the lack of range of real ales. Apart from that a well worth while pub to visit.
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This pub is a favourite of ours. We always compare every where we eat to it and always go back time and time again. The food is excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. They always have a good selection of fresh seasonal fish available. The chefs are accommodating in providing something different if you have an allergy or simply just a fancy. They operate a non-smoking dining room with smoking allowed in the main bar after 10pm, which gets a thumbs up from me. However, smoking is allowed in the smaller bar where good extraction takes it away. You can eat throughout the pub and menu offered is the same wherever you sit. Not the cheapest but arguably the best food in the area.
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