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Gastro pub - The Bull, London, Greater London

The Bull

4.3
4.3
316 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
We may contact you about this booking, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Your table will be booked for:
1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 2;
2 hours for parties of up to 4;
2 hours 30 minutes for parties of up to 6;
3 hours for parties of 7+.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

We look forward to welcoming you at The Bull Highgate! All tables are held for a max of 15 minutes, so if you are running late please call us to let us know. All tables outside are subject to the wonderful British weather, so please be prepared for this accordingly.

The back garden closes at 9 PM, so please be aware that the last bookings we are able to offer for this area are at 6 PM for the parties of 6+ and 6:30 PM for the smaller groups.

We will try, where we can to accommodate specific table requests, but cannot guarantee specific table allocation, especially at peak times.

Please note we only accept card or con

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of areas that can be book out for private events, mainly in our 1st floor dining room where we can cater up to around 60 for dining or 80 for a drinks reception.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 020 8341 0510
  • Neighborhood
    Highgate
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 316 people are saying

The Bull reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bull offers a "reat food, lovely ambiance, and welcoming staff," making it a cherished spot for locals. Customers appreciate the "amazing food and service," with standout Sunday roasts and a cozy atmosphere. The pub is praised for its "superb front of house" and "really great service." However, staffing issues and limited menu options are noted during busy times. Overall, The Bull remains a top choice for those seeking a delightful dining experience in Highgate.
316 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful pub with live music and the staff were fantastic

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  2. Angela

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I was a little bit disappointed to be honest. The service was lovely but they had run out of food, the beef was tough and there was a general sense that they were over stretched and under prepared. Disappointing as we had our wedding breakfast here 10 years ago and it was great.

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  3. Ivor

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round . Great food and excellent service . A big shout for Nick !!
    The BullResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ivor, Thank you very much for the lovely review and excellent feedback! You're too kind. The team works hard to make sure we're delivering great standards every day and it's great to know that we're being able to do that. See you again soon. All the best, Nick

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  4. Junior

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    reat food, lovely ambiance, and welcoming staff. We enjoyed the roast beef — the portion was generous and satisfying.
    The BullResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hi Junior, Thank you very much for the great review and kind words! We're glad you enjoyed our new Sunday Roast - the guys in the kitchen work incredibly hard to make sure they deliver and it's really nice to know they are getting it done. See you soon! All the best, The Bull team

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  5. Justin

    Singapore2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our reservation was at 4:45pm on a Sunday, when we arrived they were completely out of fish and chips, pasta for kids, cheesy cauliflower and one other dish. The only thing they would provide for kids was a burger or a roast but the Sunday menu was already limited so our options were slim. 3 adults ordered burgers (which on the menu noted double patties) after an extremely long wait for our drink and food the burgers arrived with only one patty. I pointed it out to the server and they went to “check with the chef”. It was clear they knew they were also Out of enough burgers to fulfill our orders of a double burger but served it without letting us know. They apologized, but again served it to us without letting us know we were being given a half portion. Service not up to par and was very slow. Continuously seems to disappoint if you go on any weekend or as they refer to as “busy” days.
    The BullResponded on March 13, 2025
    Hi Justin, Thank you for your feedback and review. We strive to give impeccable service, always, so we'll be putting corrective actions in place to make sure that this does not happen again. All the best, Nick

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  6. Emma

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty pub food and lovely staff
    The BullResponded on March 13, 2025
    Hi Emma, Many thanks for your feedback and review. We'll be sure to take a set of actions to make sure that we're giving flawless experiences, through and through! All the best, Nick

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice beer garden and food was great. Staff was accommodating
    The BullResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi, Many thanks for the great review and lovely feedback! I'll be sure to pass it on to the the team! All the best, NIck

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  8. Orch2Pick

    London15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good pub, good food, good ambience but on the day there were two waiters to serve the entire pub which was full and two staff in the kitchen. They were very good and polite and did well but you can’t run a pub that size like that.
    The BullResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi Orch, Thank you for your review and feedback! We're always trying to improve our standards, and this really is invaluable! To be sure, we're now scheduling the team based on the forecast - and are ready for the sun-driven busy times. Hope to see you soon! All the best, The Bull team

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  9. Leanne

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly excellent food and service. It’s a bit on the pricey side but the quality makes it worth it
    The BullResponded on February 9, 2025
    Hi Leanne, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such wonderful review and feedback! The team works really hard, and this is the fuel that keeps us going! Hope to see you soon. All the best, The Bull team

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  10. Subham

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Champagne was not cold, pasta was overdone, lettuce and tomato in salad were cold and not at all reflective of price. It was also stone quiet on at 8:30 on a Thursday. Staff was friendly and ambience (besides lack of other customers) was good but nothing else to recommend this place.
    The BullResponded on February 7, 2025
    Hi Subham, Thank you for your feedback - we're constantly trying to improve at The Bull, so it is all invaluable! Our sincere apologies for your experience with us not being on par with what we usually offer our guests. We react as best we can if ever this is the case (the bubbly and the pasta being removed from the bill), and rest assured the kitchen team will be offering a much improved version of the ravioli dish, in the future! We hope to see you again soon! All the best, The Bull team

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The Bull is rated 4.3 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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  3. London
  4. North London
  5. Highgate

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Bull

13 North Hill, London, Greater London N6 4AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Highgate
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of areas that can be book out for private events, mainly in our 1st floor dining room where we can cater up to around 60 for dining or 80 for a drinks reception.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 020 8341 0510
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