The worst pub 'Sunday Roast' I can ever remember. The meat smelt fishy and had obviously been overly re-heated. To rub salt into the wound the 'chef' was puffing away at a roll up in clear view outside in between serving other customers. I've no doubt he washed his hands after smoking but it's not something I like to see when I'm eating a meal.
A pub to avoid.
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Pleasant pub with nice garden. More restaurant than pub and at four quid a pint I won't be rushing back.
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Very good food and not bad at all for a Shepherd Neame.
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Another pub I suggested and still as good as the day I suggested it so upping my rating to 8, still not keen on the squeaky glasses though and going off Shepherd Neame a bit these days to
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This Shepherd Neame pub was something of a disappointment. Looks full of character from the outside but inside, the large interior seemed fairly soulless despite the enthusiastic mateyness of the barman. A family friendly place seemingly geared up more to sell food which didn't seem expensive (though I didn't try it). I did try the MasterBrew however, and it wasn't in good condition.
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Clearly a restaurant first & foremost, the pub seems an afterthought. The pint I had was good though.
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Very friendly, welcoming pub. Good selction of ales and the food is very good.
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We own a holiday home at Haven and have had the great pleasure to have visited the Bull and can only say that you are made welcome from the time you step inside the door.
Hosts are very personable people who take pride in the comfort of people and really make the effort to speak to everybody who visits them.
We have contacted the brewers to commend this pub and its staff and if you visit St Leonards or own a caravan at Haven then please visit this pub.
Under no circumstances even try to sample the Comet public house just outside the Haven site as it is just terrible and cold with not a care in the world if you exsist.
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On my occasional visits, it's always proved to be a decent pub, with atmosphere. I like Shep's (seems many don't). Food is fairly priced and arrives promptly. A well-run establishment. Recommended.
anonymous - 24 Aug 2009 23:31 |
Traditional Shepherd Neame pub with a reasonable beer garden out back away from the main road traffic. Three of the four handpumps in use, including an excellent pint of Kent's Best. Recommended.
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spent the week end in Hastings with my extended family at the Haven up the road from here, we went in on a Saturday evening about six thirty, and allthough we hadn't booked, asked if they could handle a party of thirteen adults and three kids,which they managed quite admirably by shuffling a few tables about, our food came out pretty much together, and was very nice, the beer was well kept, i tried the kents best and master brew both of which were very nice,shame there was no bishops finger, but never mind,the staff were helpful and friendly,the pub is a lovely traditiopnal old building with a great beer garden,i would deffinately go back, but may be i'd book next time if turning up with such a large group
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A fine pub - very friendly and welcoming. Shepherd Neame beer, not my favourite but they are served in excellent condition.
Floyd - 24 Nov 2007 16:32 |
John Buck is a great landlord makes you welcome , go there for a meal and drink you wont regret it
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The Bull Inn offers a range of Shepherd Neame real ales, the present landlords have been on site about 3 years and have recently won the PUB OF THE YEAR for the area. The glass I received for my pint was squeaky clean, a bit overdone on washing up chemicals and either that or "the first pint" off after pipe cleaning made my beer taste a bit chemically. I enjoyed it there but for that reason I can only give a 7. Great open fire on a cold day though.
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