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The Bull at Berkhamsted

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Pub Garden Fish and chips takeaway Oyster bar restaurant English restaurant Fish and seafood restaurant

😠 What a shame to experience such rude service. Asked to order some chips for me and my two year old but told they need to be saved for main meals but I could buy crisps at the bar. Overall, we were all spoken to rudely and could understand being busy on a bank holiday but it doesn’t warrant rudeness.... People often mention staff, great, service, good, friendly, Great, lovely, local, attentive, Lovely,


Address

10 High St, Berkhamsted HP4 2BS, United Kingdom

Website

thebullberkhamsted.co.uk

Contact

+44 1442 767440

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (387 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Tiffany S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a shame to experience such rude service. Asked to order some chips for me and my two year old but told they need to be saved for main meals but I could buy crisps at the bar. Overall, we were all spoken to rudely and could understand being busy on a bank holiday but it doesn’t warrant rudeness. We went onto other local pubs along the canal which were just as busy and received much better customer service. Will not be returning here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul A. 3 years ago on Google
    Had my first outdoor drink & meal here since lockdown easing & had a very pleasant evening. Slightly chaotic to begin with getting drinks but the wait staff soon got into a groove & everything went really smoothly after that. They were a great bunch looking after us! I had the the burger patty with fries and deep fried gherkin (sorry no pic) which was really tasty & if you've still got room afterwards go for the cheesecake - best I've had in ages!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam H. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, not just your usual pub grub, friendly service, nice atmosphere and dog friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jules R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had roast lamb and partner had roast butternut squash. Biscoff cheese cake and summer pudding. Very well presented, nicely cooked and most importantly fantastic service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DanIel T. 8 months ago on Google
    I swung by The Bull for lunch today, and let me tell you, that braised featherblade was off the charts! Cooked in local ale, it was like a flavor explosion in my mouth. The creamy mash was so smooth, I could eat it by the spoonful, and the broccoli added a healthy touch. The atmosphere was cozy, and the service top-notch. If you're in the mood for some hearty comfort food and a great pub experience, The Bull is the place to be for lunch. Cracking pint of Guinness aswell! I'm definitely coming back for more of that featherblade goodness!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot, really lovely setting. Staff were very attentive & friendly. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the food. The roast beef baguette and venison pie both sounded lovely on the menu but didn't live up to the description. Would certainly stop for a drink again but would maybe not the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matt E. 1 year ago on Google
    Shame you can’t pick 0 stars! Rude, Obnoxious and unprofessional staff! As a group of 12 we were planning to stay for a few hours but the staffs behaviour pushed us out the door after one. Unfortunate, as the pubs in a great location! Moved on to the other great local pubs available. In response to your reply, we tried to order food but was told there wasn’t any chips available. Two out of the twelve members in our group had a sandwich in their bag which they did take a bite of due to not being able to order the chips. We were approached in an aggressive manor by your staff member which then prompted a reaction. As you say, in such a tough industry you’d like to think your staff would try to find out the details before being so rude to paying customers. 12 people will now share their bad experience from The Bull with friends and family and this all could of been avoided if your staff member had behaved in a professional manor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic pub. Great food/drinks and atmosphere. Staff are really attentive and friendly. Just had the Sunday menu for the first time and it didn’t disappoint. Will be back very soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pub in Berkhamsted, seats by the canal, parking, superb undercover and open deck area and superb food. Great pub and great staff, give it a try. So many good beers and such an authentic good pub vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corin A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub. Lovely food and really friendly and helpful bar staff. We were late for our booking but since we kept them informed of our progress they saved our table and made sure there was food left for us when we finally got there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manni D. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome service and great food and drinks. Lovely friendly vibe too. Will definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 Shaun R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, attentive staff, pleasant garden. And very accomodating of our large groups' allergy needs

  • 5/5 Emma H. 1 year ago on Google
    Our local and one of our favourite pubs in Berko. Nicest staff, great for sport and a great selection of food and drink.

  • 3/5 Peter W. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the Bull for an early evening drink and I have got to say I was a little disappointed by the attitude of the landlord. I overheard a customer ask a very reasonable question, only to get a very sarcastic and cutting response. Not a great impression or look for an establishment I thought was better than that. My overall feeling was that the landlord was quite arrogant and felt he could behave in a way to impress a few locals. Sadly this is not going to be a pub I will be returning to anytime soon.

  • 5/5 Patricia G. 5 months ago on Google
    Always love coming here for Sunday dinner when I’m visiting my daughter in Hemel. Fantastic food, reasonably priced, fabulous service. Great staff.

  • 4/5 Mike773 U. 7 months ago on Google
    27/10/23: Hemel Hempstead Weekend: visiting friends John & Hazel for the weekend, myself Lynette & Bryan enjoyed a lovely relaxed pint here. We'd travelled to Berkhamsted for the afternoon. The weather was cold and crisp outside but the pub was warm and welcoming. Good service, good selection of craft ale.

  • 5/5 Debbie W. 6 months ago on Google
    What a cracking pub serving seriously good food with a helping of fabulous service, and you even bring your dog. Those haggis croquetta are outstanding. Will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely canal side pub. Narrow but perfectly adequate garden which backs right up to the Grand Union canal. Lovely with a cold pint watching the wildlife and barges going past.

  • 5/5 Jo T. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked a table for 7 of us, had Sunday lunch and watched the football. The food was lovely, a good variety for us. Very attentive staff who offered very good service.

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly traditional pub with an awesome charity juke box. Unusual (to me) selection of fine well kept ales. When you have donated enough, the free music playlist options are there. I shall return, a fifty mile or so round trip properly worth it.

  • 5/5 Janine N. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a lovely time at the bull. Great food and atmosphere. Creative chef.would recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Adam F. 1 year ago on Google
    Closes early so no good for a late feast but the food and service was without fault. A lovely dinner and a fair price.

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. Heard they’re taking green beans off the menu which is a huge disappointment! That’s all I go there for

  • 5/5 Nicky M. 1 year ago on Google
    First time following a good Sunday lunch recommendation. They were right, roast beef was gorgeous and so was the pavlova! The waiter was a great character too. It all added to the experience

  • 5/5 fiona k. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous pub in Berkhamsted . Brilliant food ,great service and wonderful garden- terrace, great setting on the canal.

  • 4/5 Natalia N. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely service, very friendly staff. We ordered roast turkey and fish and chips with peas. The meat and vegetables was lovely I’ll only work on the gravy and make it more simple and natural as you could taste it the “ready gravy granules”.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub for lunch with my daughter and also catch the football too. Burger and Mac n cheese were great quality. Would recommend!

  • 5/5 A A. 2 years ago on Google
    By far the best pub in berko, been to all of them plenty of times, and the food is amazing! The staff are always friendly and great, Mark's always accommodating even when they're busy.

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice local pub. Good beers, good food and nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 pete m. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to see local Tring ale behind the bar with a good selection of other beers. All served by attentive bar staff.

  • 5/5 Mark J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little pub for Sunday dinner. Very attentive and helpful. The food were excellent if a little small but then you have room for pudding afterward.

  • 5/5 Sam G. 2 years ago on Google
    Super friendly and helpful staff who made us feel welcome. After our time slot finished they were accommodating, for a relatively large group, and made sure we had a table(s) to move to. Great selection of beers and wines and brilliant food (try the battered Gurkhins). Couldn't recommend more.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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