Bulls Head - Richmond Upon Thames

Unfortunately, my reservation at another pub for my husband's 70th birthday lunch fell through (through no fault of the pub, just a miscommunication) and I was scrambling to find a new venue with only a few days to spare. Luckily, The Bull came through for us and managed to accommodate our party of 16 (including 3 young children). They have a beautiful space for family gatherings with plenty of room for mingling before our meal, which was wonderful. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the food we ordered, mainly Sunday roasts, was delicious. Some members of our group also enjoyed fish and chips and burgers, which were very tasty. The children's menu was excellent, with options like burgers, macaroni cheese, and fish and chips, all of which received no complaints. We were all highly satisfied with our experience at The Bull. Those who were new to the restaurant were very impressed with the food, service, and atmosphere. A big thank you to the team for saving the day and accommodating us at such short notice!

I went for Sunday lunch with friends that I was visiting and I definitely recommend it for a great Sunday dinner!

The restaurant has a great building with a nice interior, but it seems to be only good for having a pint, which is how we first discovered it. Despite their claims on the website, I would not recommend going there for the Sunday lunch as it was disappointing and took over an hour to be served. The staff seemed well-meaning, but lacked smiles and a genuine welcome. It felt as though they were not prepared for the amount of customers, even though the restaurant was not even half full. With better management and a good chef, this place has the potential to be successful due to its classic interior and great location by the river. However, at the moment, it falls short compared to the nearby pubs which are always full. The owners need to address these issues in order to improve the overall experience for customers. For now, I will stick to having a pint and pork scratching here, without ordering any food or expecting table service.

Over priced, bland roast. Roast chicken that doesn’t come with anything green on the plate… which is far to small to eat off. 3 bits of roast potato. 1 small bit of roast parsnip but if you like runny orange goo covering half the plate then you’re in like. Carrot and swede soup maybe? 4 anaemic stuffing balls that had no taste. Service was non existent. Staff looked bored. No “how is your meal” plates not cleared. Dirty pub. Look at the ceiling over the bar. Think I might skip this one next time.

This used to be my favourite pub in Barnes, now beers are regularly off and I have just been served an inedible meal. Chicken Kiev burnt, mash unseasoned and rubbery form of greens I think was supposed to be kale. The gravy was solid globule of fat. Just walked out in disgust. Never again