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The Bull Inn

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames RG4 6UP, England
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The Bull Inn
3.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Fleet, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Stayed here the night before my wedding. The bar was welcoming with a good range of ales and lagers on tap. We ate in the bar area and had a lovely meal and found the staff helpful and attentive. The food was on the pricier side but due to the quantity and quality it didn't really matter The three of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Stayed here for one night whilst on a long distance bike ride. Welcome was extremely friendly and helpful ( find safe place to store bikes, help us finding our route). Bed very comfortable, Breakfast excellent choice - large variety of high quality dishes - I has smoked haddock and poached egg - partner eggs benedict. Lots of fresh fruit -... More

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London
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We were traveling on te thames and were looking for good local places to eat and the Bull Inn fitted the bill as only 10 minutes walk from the river. I had pigs cheeks which were excellent. We wrere in a party of 7 and everybody was pleased with their food. The bill was about £150 for the 7 of... More

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sussex
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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The Bull certainly looks the part; an old building by the river Thames, with plenty of outside seating and a quaint interior with lots of original beams. The beer's good as are the olives. The menu offers a reasonable selection of light meals and daily specials. If this were an ordinary pub in the town centre, everyone would be perfectly... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Read about The Bull and popped in for a drink after a walk but did not find this pub very welcoming. The bar was quite busy and it was difficult to order a drink faced with the backs of the people occupying the stools at the bar. Not a problem when people politely let you get to the bar to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Stopped at Sonning on our way up the river Thames on a boating holiday. Other reviews mention the high price of the meals but we felt it was well worth paying a little extra as our meal was excellent. We ordered the steak and ale pie, chicken fahitas and the chicken saltimbocca, Cannot fault any of the meals and although... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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We needed a place to stay for one night that was close to Heathrow, and with so many choices of hotel's and B&B's, I picked the Bull Inn, based on the photos, reviews, location and the price. It was a good choice for many reasons. From the hotel, it is an easy 30 minute drive to Heathrow down the M4.... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We visited last year twice as it was so lovely. Great beers, lovely wine, good gin, great menu with beautifully cooked food and lovely service. Only negative might be parking- not very much and very little space for turning around! More

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Marbella, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

My other half had eaten here before and had said the food was excellent. We went to dinner there while we were on business last week and I was amazed at the excellent food we were served. We had to wait for the food to come but personally I find that a good thing as then you know it is... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

On booking to have Sunday lunch the whole experience was poor. From a table in a corridor, having to ask three times for drinks whilst in parallel being asked if I wanted drinks by 3 different staff members, confusion on orders, poor quality food, expensive and general lack of care. Shame as it's a nice location. A complaint in writing... More

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames RG4 6UP, England
Price range (per night):* S$173 - 258

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