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Rustic country pub with warm fires and hearty food - The Bull Inn, Ashford, Kent

The Bull Inn

4.7
4.7
37 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, our cosy country pub offers a warm and inviting retreat for locals and visitors alike. A charming, rustic haven where the aroma of hearty, home-cooked meals fills the air, and the crackling of a roaring fire sets the perfect ambiance for relaxation. Our pub is a celebration of traditional country hospitality, featuring a handpicked selection of local ales and fine wines, perfect for savouring with friends and family.

Step inside to find a welcoming atmosphere adorned with vintage decor, wooden beams, and comfy seating, creating a homely feel that instantly puts you at ease. Our menu is crafted with love, showcasing the best of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, from classic pub favourites to innovative dishes that delight the palate.

Whether you're enjoying a sunny afternoon in our charming beer garden, or a cozy evening by the fire, our pub is the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

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Additional information

  • Location
    Bull Hill,, Ashford, Kent TN26 3LB
  • Phone number
    01233 220615
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events.As we are quite bespoke; every event is different, please contact us directly so we may go through the particulars and finer details.

Menu

The Bull Inn's menu was last updated 2025-03-19.

Whilst You Wait

  • OlivesGBP 4.00

    • Bread, Oil & BalsamicGBP 6.00

      Starters

      • Soup of the DayGBP 7.00

        Ask our staff for the soup of the day, served with sourdough

        • Chicken WingsGBP 9.00

          Sesame seeds, spring onion & your choice of either Korean or BBQ sauce

          • Goats Cheese SaladGBP 9.00

            Beetroot, crystallised walnuts, honey-balsamic glaze, mixed leaf

            • Smoked SalmonGBP 10.00

              Treacle sourdough, crème fraîche & fresh pickled cucumber

              • Garlic & Herb MushroomsGBP 9.00

                Served on treacle sourdough, topped with a poached egg & truffle oil

                • Loaded NachosGBP 10.00

                  Three cheeses, spiced beef, onion & pepper mix, sour cream, salsa, avocado purée

                  Mains

                  • Cheese OmeletteGBP 13.00

                    Served with a side salad and hand-cut chips

                    • HamGBP 2.00
                    • MushroomGBP 2.00
                    • PeppersGBP 2.00

                  • Ham, Eggs & ChipsGBP 14.00

                    Honey-roasted ham with two fried eggs and hand-cut chips

                    • Vegan 'Beef' RaguGBP 14.00

                      Slow-cooked vegan 'beef', rich tomato & red wine sauce, served over pappardelle pasta, fresh basil & vegan parmesan

                      • Chicken Caesar SaladGBP 14.00

                        Torn chicken pieces, mixed leaves, avocado, tomato & homemade dressing

                        • Fish & ChipsGBP 15.00

                          Fresh fish in beer batter served with chips, garden peas & tartare sauce

                          • The Bull BurgerGBP 16.00

                            Double smashed beef patty, cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, chips & coleslaw

                            • Chicken BurgerGBP 16.00

                              Breadcrumbed chicken butterfly, cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, chips & coleslaw

                              • PiesGBP 16.00

                                See our locally sourced pies, served with creamy mustard mash, seasonal greens & rich gravy

                                • Pizzas

                                  See our PIZZA MENU

                                  Seasonal Specials

                                  • Pan-Fried CodGBP 16.00

                                    Served with tenderstem broccoli, crushed new potatoes, white wine sauce

                                    • Sausage & MashGBP 15.00

                                      Classic Cumberland sausages, creamy mustard mash, peas & onion gravy

                                      Sides

                                      • Mac & CheeseGBP 5.00

                                        • Halloumi FriesGBP 5.00

                                          • Onion RingsGBP 4.00

                                            • Garlic BreadGBP 4.00

                                              • Cheesy Garlic BreadGBP 5.00

                                                • Side SaladGBP 4.00

                                                  • Homemade SlawGBP 4.00

                                                    • Garlic MushroomsGBP 4.00

                                                      • Chicken BitesGBP 5.00

                                                        Desserts

                                                        • Ice Cream & SorbetGBP 7.00

                                                          3 scoops, please ask for flavours

                                                          • Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 8.00

                                                            Vanilla ice cream, crystallised ginger & toffee sauce

                                                            • Strawberry Eton MessGBP 8.00

                                                              Meringue shards, whipped chantilly cream and fresh strawberries

                                                              • CheesecakeGBP 8.00

                                                                Vanilla-flavoured cheesecake, mango purée & candied slices

                                                                • Chocolate MousseGBP 8.00

                                                                  Dark chocolate mousse, mixed berry compote, served with crème fraîche

                                                                  • Lemon TartGBP 8.00

                                                                    Italian meringue & lemon sauce

                                                                    • The Bull Cheese BoardGBP 10.00

                                                                      Selection of cheeses, crackers, chutney

                                                                      Coffees

                                                                      • AmericanoGBP 3.00

                                                                        • Flat WhiteGBP 4.00

                                                                          • LatteGBP 4.00

                                                                            • CappuccinoGBP 4.00

                                                                              • Liqueur CoffeeGBP 9.00

                                                                                Last updated: 19 March 2025

                                                                                What 37 people are saying

                                                                                The Bull Inn 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

                                                                                4.7
                                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.6Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Kent

                                                                                  Good for business meals

                                                                                • Kent

                                                                                  Child-friendly

                                                                                • Kent

                                                                                  Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                                • Kent

                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                • Kent

                                                                                  Gastro Pub

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                The Bull Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly staff." Renowned for its Sunday roasts and expansive menu options, this restaurant provides "great value" without compromising on quality. Guests appreciate attentive service and a "lovely relaxing atmosphere," making it a must-visit for delightful dining experiences.
                                                                                37 Reviews

                                                                                1. Trudie

                                                                                  Derbyshire3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Another lovely meal at The Bull. Sunday lunch - very accommodating- allowing me a children's Sunday lunch as I have a small appetite. It was delicious. Thank you

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                                                                                2. Mo

                                                                                  Kent1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Arranged lunch with my sister and mum at the Bull . On arrival first impressions were great , open and spacious while tastefully decorated. Our waiter was very polite and friendly very attentive. Food was Excellent and if you are a fish lover I recommend the baked cod on a bed of spinach with sautee potatoes and topped with hollandaise sauce and capers . Unfortunately no room for pudding . All in all 10 out of 10 .

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                                                                                3. Lyndsey

                                                                                  London2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 12 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Very good food, wide choice, nicely served. Super clean environment, with a 10/10 for the Ladies toilets. Plenty of space inside, tables laid out with care, pretty well laid out space outside, although too cold today.

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                                                                                4. Trudie

                                                                                  Derbyshire3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We had not been to the Bull for about a year. The new team have been in about 6 months and are lovely. It was a very quiet Wednesday evening. We had really good fillet steaks . The menu has a good range of choices on it. The staff came and chatted about what the pub was doing with Valentine's day and Mother's day. We really enjoyed our evening and will be back in the near future.

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                                                                                5. Emma

                                                                                  Kent1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  My husband and I had Sunday lunch here and it was lovely! Service was good and staff very friendly. Food was spot on. I had the pork belly roast and my husband had the chicken and it was delicious!

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                                                                                6. Mark

                                                                                  Kent1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great food and service, gutted they had no lamb but still very good food and service

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                                                                                7. Michelle

                                                                                  Kent1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 24 January 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Another excellent meal at The Bull. Great food as always- good value without skimping on the quality or the quantity. friendly service too and a lovely relaxing atmosphere. I fully recommend eating here and we are looking forward to returning again soon

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                                                                                8. Bruce

                                                                                  Kent1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Had a fantastic afternoon and some truly great food. Will definitely be back. Actually we have already booked another table for next week. Menu has plenty of choice and great value, service is great. The staff are very attentive and are about to assist if needed. Food arrived and we were not disappointed at all. It was great. Plentiful and tastes amazing. Can't wait to go back and try out more things from the menu.

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                                                                                9. kimberley

                                                                                  London1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Lovely afternoon at the bull! Gorgeous atmosphere, lovely staff and the roast lamb was perfection! Would recommend!

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                                                                                10. Vanessa

                                                                                  London3 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined on 3 January 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Great service and a good choice of food at lunchtime. Very helpful and friendly staff. Unfortunately we were too full to try any puddings!

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                The Bull Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                                Google Map for The Bull Inn

                                                                                Bull Hill,, Ashford, Kent TN26 3LB

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  01233 220615
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  £25 and under
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Gastro Pub
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Private Parking
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  We can accommodate private events.As we are quite bespoke; every event is different, please contact us directly so we may go through the particulars and finer details.
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