Ate at the restaurant as part of birthday celebrations as our previous booking let us down. The Bull Hotel were very accommodating at short notice and, having not ate there previously, we weren't sure what to expect. While the table was a little crampt for a party of 11, we were very pleasantly surprised. A relatively small choice on the menu but all to the parties tastes. The steaks were cooked well and the quality of food was very good. I opted for the belly pork cutlets, very tasty but a little overcooked and had food envy if those that ordered the steak. Waiting staff and kitchen staff were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful through the evening.
craig darley
I was amazed how good the tapas was ,just as good as any Spanish tapas
penny yule
Had a lovely lunch for our wedding Anniversary thought we try somewhere new was lovely food couldn't fault it.
Graham Kirkman
Nice food and good beer.
Simon
I can't recommend the Tapas menu highly enough. Two of us shared eight different dishes. Everything was tasty and cooked to perfection. A lovely dining experience. The service was faultless and all in a comfortable setting, inside and out. Very highly recommended.
TeamWilkes1
I feel compelled to write a review as a family who made a a VERY last minute booking. We were accommodated incredibly well and not only that, as the only family with kids in the place at the time & eating in the bar/lounge area, rather than being rushed or shushed, we were treated impeccably. The children were made to feel welcome, the food was brilliant - really tasty and really well priced, great choice of beers & ale's and the Ice-Cream treat for the girls afterwards was lovely. Thanks for making a last minute dinner feel so great!
Teena H
Booked & stayed at this place very recently having read the excellent reviews. As a very level-headed person, certainly not delusional I failed in trying to recognise or match the place based on any of the reviews posted on Booking.com The place, whilst very quaint & appealing from the outside is in direct contrast to the inside! In reality, it's very much in dire need of deep cleaning, redecorating and refurbishing. The food, not sure who prepared the meals in the reviews I read, but fail to see how it could be the same chef as the one that cooked ours! Our meals arrived no less than 40 minutes after ordering. The drinks to occupy us while we waited never did arrive & when our meals finally arrived & served (if slapping on the table warrants being called "served") three out of the five items that made up the meal were uncooked, cold & unedible! The excuse given by the waitress, is far too busy and understaffed, yet despite not being able to fulfil the job paid for, they still take fee-paying guests who are treated far less than second-class citizens to the regular clientele supping at the bar! Far too busy - but not enough to stop them from taking longer than necessary to laugh & talking to the regulars! Needless to say, we ate at other places for the rest of our stay. DO NOT BE FOOLED, as we were by the reviews, which have stayed are extremely questionable indeed! If one is used to using hostels I can see this could be deemed as good, if not excellent accommodation. On the flip side, if one is used to hotels that are clean & customer focused then this hotel (a grand name for nothing more than a public house with accommodation & not a very good or pleasant one at that ) is not the one for you!!
Tinkerhawker
Stayed here for one night alone as I fancied a break. As soon as I walked in I got chatting to the locals. Very friendly place. Room was lovely, warm, clean and definitely adequate. Great management and staff, homely friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was superb. Free no hassle parking too but if unfamiliar can at first be hard to access. Basically access from road at back of Bull ring. Definitely will be returning Great value too
Kim
Always great food and thoroughly enjoy the company there ?
Great tapas, good value, friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, what's not to like!
Alan Smith
It is one of the best pubs in Horncastel. Food. Drink. Landlord.Brilliant!
Y8519QCjilll
We went for the Sunday carvery. As a vegan, I usually ring the restaurant personally prior to booking to check if they can cater for my requirements. I spoke to the chef who came across as very friendly and helpful. He assured me he would be able to fix something up for me. He did not disappoint. On the day, he made a dish perfectly suited to my dietary preferences. He even explained the recipe and gave me a complimentary bottle of vegan relish to flavour my own meals. He also made a dessert and sauce especially for me and again explained how he did it. I would give the chef 5 stars because he went the extra mile for me. He made an effort and nothing was too much trouble. You don't come across that level of dedication too often. I have only given an overall score of 3 stars because of the level of cleanliness which could be improved upon i.e. a few cobwebs, a dead spider in the toilet, some visable dust and some flaking paint on the walls. There were plenty of people in the bar when we left providing a pleasant atmosphere. I would be happy to visit this restaurant again.
Paul R
I've been in Horncastle on business twice - once on a Monday, once on a Tuesday - and both times found the town mostly closed for business in the evenings. This time, just as I was on the point of deciding people in Lincolnshire must have a tradition of fasting on a Tuesday evening, I came across The Bull. This attractive old coaching hotel looked inviting, and the staff offered me a friendly welcome. The warmly lit, high-ceilinged interior of this Georgian inn was full of diners (Yes - on a Tuesday! Take note, other restauranteurs of Horncastle) and the ambiance was convivial. The selection of beers behind the bar was good and the two pints I drank were tasty and well kept. I was presented with two bar menus, a separate burger menu and shown a fish menu and a steak menu on the wall. (I understand tapas is also available at weekends). Quite a choice! The bar menus largely consisted of what you might call traditional pub grub of the best kind. Within that massive choice, there must have been at least half a dozen dishes I was really tempted by but, eventually, I plumped for the cauliflower soup followed by the pork belly, mash, peas and apple gravy. Both courses were outstanding and extremely generous in size, especially the pork belly. My only disappointment was that I hadn't room in my distended belly to squeeze in a spotted dick for pudding! My bill, for such a large and excellent meal, was very modest. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at The Bull and would definitely eat and/or drink there again.
OnieOne
My husband and I visited the pub twice during our week away in the area. A nice friendly pub with plenty of space and obviously used by locals. Good beer. On our second visit we enjoyed lunch - my husband ordered tuna sandwiches and I had the cheese and ham panini both served with a small salad - generous filling in both. Very tasty too. Definitely worth a visit.
Great food, friendly staff!!
Ate at the restaurant as part of birthday celebrations as our previous booking let us down. The Bull Hotel were very accommodating at short notice and, having not ate there previously, we weren't sure what to expect. While the table was a little crampt for a party of 11, we were very pleasantly surprised. A relatively small choice on the menu but all to the parties tastes. The steaks were cooked well and the quality of food was very good. I opted for the belly pork cutlets, very tasty but a little overcooked and had food envy if those that ordered the steak. Waiting staff and kitchen staff were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful through the evening.
I was amazed how good the tapas was ,just as good as any Spanish tapas
Had a lovely lunch for our wedding Anniversary thought we try somewhere new was lovely food couldn't fault it.
Nice food and good beer.
I can't recommend the Tapas menu highly enough. Two of us shared eight different dishes. Everything was tasty and cooked to perfection. A lovely dining experience. The service was faultless and all in a comfortable setting, inside and out. Very highly recommended.
I feel compelled to write a review as a family who made a a VERY last minute booking. We were accommodated incredibly well and not only that, as the only family with kids in the place at the time & eating in the bar/lounge area, rather than being rushed or shushed, we were treated impeccably. The children were made to feel welcome, the food was brilliant - really tasty and really well priced, great choice of beers & ale's and the Ice-Cream treat for the girls afterwards was lovely. Thanks for making a last minute dinner feel so great!
Booked & stayed at this place very recently having read the excellent reviews. As a very level-headed person, certainly not delusional I failed in trying to recognise or match the place based on any of the reviews posted on Booking.com The place, whilst very quaint & appealing from the outside is in direct contrast to the inside! In reality, it's very much in dire need of deep cleaning, redecorating and refurbishing. The food, not sure who prepared the meals in the reviews I read, but fail to see how it could be the same chef as the one that cooked ours! Our meals arrived no less than 40 minutes after ordering. The drinks to occupy us while we waited never did arrive & when our meals finally arrived & served (if slapping on the table warrants being called "served") three out of the five items that made up the meal were uncooked, cold & unedible! The excuse given by the waitress, is far too busy and understaffed, yet despite not being able to fulfil the job paid for, they still take fee-paying guests who are treated far less than second-class citizens to the regular clientele supping at the bar! Far too busy - but not enough to stop them from taking longer than necessary to laugh & talking to the regulars! Needless to say, we ate at other places for the rest of our stay. DO NOT BE FOOLED, as we were by the reviews, which have stayed are extremely questionable indeed! If one is used to using hostels I can see this could be deemed as good, if not excellent accommodation. On the flip side, if one is used to hotels that are clean & customer focused then this hotel (a grand name for nothing more than a public house with accommodation & not a very good or pleasant one at that ) is not the one for you!!
Stayed here for one night alone as I fancied a break. As soon as I walked in I got chatting to the locals. Very friendly place. Room was lovely, warm, clean and definitely adequate. Great management and staff, homely friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was superb. Free no hassle parking too but if unfamiliar can at first be hard to access. Basically access from road at back of Bull ring. Definitely will be returning Great value too
Always great food and thoroughly enjoy the company there ?
Restaurantji Recommends
Great tapas, good value, friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, what's not to like!
It is one of the best pubs in Horncastel. Food. Drink. Landlord.Brilliant!
We went for the Sunday carvery. As a vegan, I usually ring the restaurant personally prior to booking to check if they can cater for my requirements. I spoke to the chef who came across as very friendly and helpful. He assured me he would be able to fix something up for me. He did not disappoint. On the day, he made a dish perfectly suited to my dietary preferences. He even explained the recipe and gave me a complimentary bottle of vegan relish to flavour my own meals. He also made a dessert and sauce especially for me and again explained how he did it. I would give the chef 5 stars because he went the extra mile for me. He made an effort and nothing was too much trouble. You don't come across that level of dedication too often. I have only given an overall score of 3 stars because of the level of cleanliness which could be improved upon i.e. a few cobwebs, a dead spider in the toilet, some visable dust and some flaking paint on the walls. There were plenty of people in the bar when we left providing a pleasant atmosphere. I would be happy to visit this restaurant again.
I've been in Horncastle on business twice - once on a Monday, once on a Tuesday - and both times found the town mostly closed for business in the evenings. This time, just as I was on the point of deciding people in Lincolnshire must have a tradition of fasting on a Tuesday evening, I came across The Bull. This attractive old coaching hotel looked inviting, and the staff offered me a friendly welcome. The warmly lit, high-ceilinged interior of this Georgian inn was full of diners (Yes - on a Tuesday! Take note, other restauranteurs of Horncastle) and the ambiance was convivial. The selection of beers behind the bar was good and the two pints I drank were tasty and well kept. I was presented with two bar menus, a separate burger menu and shown a fish menu and a steak menu on the wall. (I understand tapas is also available at weekends). Quite a choice! The bar menus largely consisted of what you might call traditional pub grub of the best kind. Within that massive choice, there must have been at least half a dozen dishes I was really tempted by but, eventually, I plumped for the cauliflower soup followed by the pork belly, mash, peas and apple gravy. Both courses were outstanding and extremely generous in size, especially the pork belly. My only disappointment was that I hadn't room in my distended belly to squeeze in a spotted dick for pudding! My bill, for such a large and excellent meal, was very modest. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at The Bull and would definitely eat and/or drink there again.
My husband and I visited the pub twice during our week away in the area. A nice friendly pub with plenty of space and obviously used by locals. Good beer. On our second visit we enjoyed lunch - my husband ordered tuna sandwiches and I had the cheese and ham panini both served with a small salad - generous filling in both. Very tasty too. Definitely worth a visit.