Bull & Bush — Restaurant in England

It's a rare thing to be greeted as you walk into a strange pub with the comment "You look like a prince!" and for it to be a sincere compliment rather than banter or a prelude to a glassing... the clientel of the Bull & Bush are welcoming and friendly, as are the hosts.

The gentlemanly compliment may have been inspired by the brass buttoned uniform coat and ribboned rosette badge I wore. It was my birthday weekend, and I wanted to try out a pub local to my new home, with my Devon-based family. While the ol' Bull & Bush is a little further for my old mum and her equally as knackered offspring to walk than other, closer pubs, it was the better choice. Quiet enough to enjoy a meal and a conversation... (at least it was when we moved away from the cackling woman sat in one corner, and the bar staff turned Michael Macintire down a bit) and with reasonably priced food and drink. The food was simple pub fare (hunter's chicken, steak...) excellently prepared and very tasty.

A game or two of pool, singing along to 80s Rock Ballards, rounded off the evening nicely.

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Bull & Bush is a really nice place to go for a meal with family. It's children welcome. They offer a great selection of food, drinks and puddings for an unbelievable price. It's great to find that you can get cheaply a very tasty, fresh prepared meal. I loved my lamb shank. My children had the fisherman feast to share and my wife had a tender stake. Everything was cooked as we would expected and was delicious. We've washed it down with a pint 🍻 of a local ale and cider and we paid just under £40. The selection of local beers is very good. Many bar games with a pool table included. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The waiter came few times to ask if we're satisfied. Overall the service was excellent. Another very important factor is that the Bull & Bush is within a walking distance from many hotels and guest houses so even the bad weather can't stop you from having a good meal and pint. Very highly...

I had Christmas Day dinner at the Bull & Bush and the whole day was an exceptional experience. Upon arrival I was greeted by very warm, welcoming and friendly staff. I had time for a couple of drinks before being shown to my table at 12.30. As soon as I was seated my starter arrived and the rest of my courses followed in the same efficient manor. There was no waiting around or awkward pauses for certain things to arrive. The food itself was full of flavour, tasty and above all hot. Portions was of the right amount and I certainly finished the meal feeling extremely full and satisfied. Congratulations to All the staff for an excellent experience and I would certainly, not only do it again next year, but encourage other people to to take up the Bull & Bush Christmas Day...