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The Old Bull Inn, Royston,

The Old Bull Inn

4.2
4.2
90 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

We serve dishes to suit everyone, including sandwiches and light bites for a quick lunch to a range of delicious main courses, including our popular homemade gourmet burgers. Look out for our specials!

Enjoy our food in the relaxed, cozy bar area, the attractive outside courtyard or our vintage inspired restaurant. We source all our meat and vegetables from reputable local producers and have an extensive choice of fine wines and real ales, including vegan options to enjoy with your meal. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01763 242003
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Royston
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Bull Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere with "fab food" and large portions, perfect for sharing. Guests appreciate the "very friendly staff" and accommodating service. While some accessibility concerns exist, the overall dining experience is praised for its "amazing quality" and value. Ideal for celebrations and casual meetups.

90 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Very busy restaurant but staff worked so hard! Second time visiting and worth every penny

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  2. Brian

    Cambridge

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A disappointing experience. We felt we were being rushed, we’d ate there the previous Xmas and the food was a much lower standard. The crackers weren’t worth bothering with. It left us thinking that we’ll go elsewhere next time

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  3. Julie

    London

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    A meal for my sisters 60th was blighted by the fact the menu didn’t have any ribs left which a few of us wanted. They also forgot my brothers meal and the rest of us had all finished our meals by the time his arrived. We were not charged for his meal.

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  4. Angela

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been to the Bull for a few months. There is a great improvement in the quality of the food, especially the fries.

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  5. Lynn

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place for lunch , very quiet so able to have a conversation. Lovely fresh hot food , gorgeous coffee

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  6. Stacey

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff couldn’t do enough to help. Very service and nice food

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  7. Christine

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were meeting friends for lunch and it was nice and busy. Friendly staff, good food and drinks. Varied menu.

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  8. BarryW

    Northampton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor service. No offer of desserts , drinks during meal or coffees at end.

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  9. ChristineR

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food, good service. Shame we were the only ones in the restaurant so no atmosphere. We did enjoy the live music in the bar but also catching up with friends and being able to hear each other!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely. My only issue was disabled access. The “wheelchair” entry still had a ridge to get over in the doorway and the toilets were up 3 steps. If someone was an exclusive wheelchair user, they would not have been able to access the toilets. No issues with the food and no concerns with the allergy a guest had. All handled perfectly and service was great.

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FAQs

The Old Bull Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Old Bull Inn

56 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Royston
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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