The Bull Inn Limpsfield

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  Sally JEFFREY

  ·3 months ago

  “What a fabulous pub! The beautiful village location is just perfect. Plenty of parking on the quiet street. Delicious food, welcoming staff and a great selection of drinks. You also get a sense they care for the local residents. We visited the day of their summer party with a DJ playing Ibiza-like tunes in the garden, alongside the bbq. It was amazing!”

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  Lily W

  ·5 months ago

  “I really like this pub in the sense I love coming here, the alcohol is always top tier and the pints and taps seem well maintained. Hawkstone draft to name. The food has been bad the previous visits, but today was okay. Shared a lunch meal for £10. Not sure I would go there for a steak/expensive meal though due to multiple bad food experiences. I will always come back due to positive quality of alcohol (though expensive) not much space inside for a buggy/pram but there is something about this pub”

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  zoe wooder

  ·5 months ago

  “Just visited the bull to try their new menu and the small plates were just fabulous , perfect for us getting off the train and fancying a glass of wine and a bite to eat. Really reasonable on the price point and delicious… happy hubby.. happy me … it was so great I let the bull use my picture on socials … delicious !!!!!!”

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  Tom H

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely community owned pub with delicious Sunday roast (gammon). Personally I love to see independent pubs leaning into independent brewers (besides your mass-produced Peroni, Neck Oil, Madri, Guiness there was only a Harveys and a 'Larkins Traditional' which to be fair I hadn't tried before) but it was nonetheless a 5* visit.”

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  Laura Grundy

  ·8 months ago

  “What an amazing village gem! Lovely, cosy and friendly pub. Eaten and drank here over the last couple of days and it’s been amazing. All the staff are professional and attentive. The food is exceptional, I’ve had a Sunday roast dinner today and it was the roast of all roasts. Super well done to the chef and his team. The prices are decent for the quality you get and potion sizes are generous. Lovely local, lots of character and charm. I will be back again in summer. Thank you to all the team at the Bull. 😊”

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  Teena Moon

  ·1 year ago

  “I am writing this review with a heavy heart as someone who has been a passionate advocate for Bull Inn over the years. This establishment holds fond memories for me and I've recommended it countless times to friends and family. In fact, one of my previous reviews was pinned by the restaurant which shows how much i genuinely loves this place. Returning for what I hoped would be another memorable Sunday roast experience has left me genuinely disappointed and compelled to share this honest feedback. It is evident that there has been a significant change in either ownership or head chef and unfortunately this transition has not maintained the high culinary standards that once made Bull Inn special. The contrast between my previous experiences and today's meal is so stark that I am compelled to document it with before and after photographs- the difference is genuinely shocking. I must emphasize that the manager was absolutely exemplary throughout our visit. She was warm, attentive and professional, and clearly takes pride in her role. The front of the house team continues to uphold excellent service standards which makes the kitchen's shortcomings even more frustrating. The atmosphere and ambiance of the pub itself remain charming and welcoming. The Sunday roast which was once a highlight of dining here has unfortunately become a significant disappointment: What arrived was completely grey throughout- far cry from the beautiful medium-rare we ordered and expected. The meat appeared to lack proper aging, was excessively fatty and had an unpleasant texture that suggested poor quality sourcing or preparation. This was perhaps the most disappointing element. What should have been the crowning glory of any roast dinner tasted artificial and lacked any of the rich and complex flavours you'd expect from a proper pub gravy. It reminded me more of instant gravy powder than anything made from scratch. Gone are the seasonal root vegetables- the celeriac or swede purée or other traditional accompaniments that showed both skill and care in the kitchen. Instead we were served with basic peas which felt like a lazy shortcut and completely missed the mark for what should be a premium Sunday dining experience (£25). The entire plate looked completely rushed and uninspired compared to the thoughtfully composed, restaurant-quality roasts I remember from previous visits. I found myself in an awkward situation during the meal. Our server was doing such a wonderful job and I could she genuinely cared about our experience. I simply couldn't bring myself to voice these concerns to her directly. It felt unfair to put her in the uncomfortable position of having to defend kitchen decisions that were clearly beyond her control. Perhaps most frustrating is that the pricing hasn't adjusted to reflect the decline in quality. Paying premium prices for what is essentially substandard pub feels particularly disappointing, especially when there are so many excellent alternatives in the area that offer far better value. The review comes from a place of caring rather than malice. I desperately want Bull Inn to return to its former glory because I know what it's capable of achieving. I would strongly encourage management to conduct honest taste tests of their product, consider if kitchen staff needs additional training or sourcing needs changing, perhaps most importantly be transparent with customers about any changes in ownership or culinary direction.”

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  Martyn Oakley

  ·1 year ago

  “I think I have found burger perfection. Double stacked smashed patties with bacon. Coleslaw to die for has to be the best I've had. My partners chicken, gammon and mushroom pie with dauphinoise potatoes ticked all the boxes. Such a shame the Bull is so far away.”

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  Alan Brown

  ·1 year ago

  “A really lovey Sunday lunch for us both - I had the sea bass which was cooked to perfection - succulent with a deep and flavourful butter sauce, crushed potatoes and spring onions. My wife had the pork and beef roast which was so generous - the meat was also absolutely excellently cooked with all the trimmings a deep rich gravy. Service was excellent - very attentive quick and professional. Will definitely be back!”

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  Pee Gee

  ·5 years ago

  “Driven past The Bull Inn many times but only visited today. Was a wonderful experience & very Covid safe. Staff: Very welcoming & friendly Service: Top notch Menu: Good selection of starter, mains & desserts, all presented very well and generous portions. Had Pork & Black Pudding Scotch Egg, Roast Beef Sunday roast w/ all trimmings, Sticky Toffee Pudding. Totally Delicious. We'll be back 😁😁😁”

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  Stuart Wigley

  ·5 years ago

  “Had an excellent Sunday lunch for six. The staff were very attentive and polite. The food was very tasty. Roast chicken was great. A nice atmosphere. Parked on street outside the pub.”