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The Bull, Highgate
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FancyaPint?'s review...
The newly reopened Bull (run by the man who used to run the White Horse in Parson's Green) can now add itself to the growing list of pubs which give due prominence to beer. In this case, there are oodles of imported, draft and bottled beers from around the world, at highly inflated Highgate prices. Still, if you don’t want to spend £4.70 for 33cl of beer, it is also brewpub, with a couple of ales to choose from. The previous owners marketed it a restaurant, but it didn't last very long and the refurb doesn’t appear to have changed too much – even the signage is the same. As such, it has a somewhat restaurenty feel, tempered by the uniformly friendly service. But the Bull is a tough nut to crack; an enormous space, set over two floors and neither near the tube, or the relative bustle of Highgate Village. Pubbing on a Sunday afternoon in Highgate always raises the spectre of running the gauntlet of middle-class prams and the Bull is no exception. With kids running about inside, we were lucky enough to escape outside, where we tried both of the home brews, along with a spot of food, which seems to have an American influence. The two ales were pretty average, but well kept and decent enough to drink, while the Sunday Lunch at £13.75 for ribeye of beef was acceptable, but pretty unmemorable. And that sums up the place; there are more atmospheric pubs scattered all over Highgate, which will probably attract our attention when we’re in the area.
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24 Oct 2011
I have visited here a few times now. On the first visit I had food (beer braised beef salad) and I was disappointed with the portion of salad, but I do think it has increased since as I have had it since and it was significantly bigger. I will put that down to it being new as from the date below I think my first visit must have been the first week. Since then the food on every occasion has been spot on. The beer on tap and the selection in the fridge is world class and really well thought through. The staff are very good and its the kind of place that looks good but isnt too stuffy (I hate it when you have to be told where or how to order etc). The music is also very good, a little on the American funk . soul side I have noticed...like there food! I cant fault the place really, if I had to be picky I would say that some days the casks beers are all on and on some days only 3 or 4...but I guess thats still good to other pubs in the area. Oh and another plus point is their own beer, brewed on site called Beer Street is rather good and under £3 for a pint. Top notch. Its my favourite pub of recent weeks and I would recommend anyone who loves good food and drink to go (their wine selection was good too)
25 Aug 2011
The Bull reopened 18/08/2011 and now contains a microbrewery. An excellent choice for serious beer drinkers.
Food nice but could do with the chips/potatoes/veg being included in the price of the meals so as to make them more reasonable.
Its still early days but has had a promising start.
Food nice but could do with the chips/potatoes/veg being included in the price of the meals so as to make them more reasonable.
Its still early days but has had a promising start.
21 Jul 2010
I've had some great meals in this gastropub over the last 3 years, so tonight (21/07/2010)sat down to book another table there.
However, it appears the place no longer wants our business -numerous internet enquiries and a lengthy (and presumably costly) session on directory enquiries all produced telephone no.s which result in the comment 'number not recognised'! Have they shut, gone out of business or turned themselves into a private venue without telling the rest of us? The strange thing is, I live within a few miles and I'm sure I've driven past the place recently - it seemed to still be there... Are they so popular now, bookings are by personal visit only?
If anyone can shed any light... I want to spend money there and they seem determined not to let me... at the very least they need to sack whoever does their marketing..!
However, it appears the place no longer wants our business -numerous internet enquiries and a lengthy (and presumably costly) session on directory enquiries all produced telephone no.s which result in the comment 'number not recognised'! Have they shut, gone out of business or turned themselves into a private venue without telling the rest of us? The strange thing is, I live within a few miles and I'm sure I've driven past the place recently - it seemed to still be there... Are they so popular now, bookings are by personal visit only?
If anyone can shed any light... I want to spend money there and they seem determined not to let me... at the very least they need to sack whoever does their marketing..!
Contact details
13 North Hill, Highgate, London, N6 4AB
0208 341 0510
Opening times
Mon-Thur:12:00 - 23:30
Friday 12:00 - 00:00
Sat: 10:00 - 00:00
Sun: 10:00 - 23:00
Please check opening times with the pub before making a special journey.
Mon-Thur:12:00 - 23:30
Friday 12:00 - 00:00
Sat: 10:00 - 00:00
Sun: 10:00 - 23:00
Please check opening times with the pub before making a special journey.
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How to find the The Bull pub
Rather sneakily, Highgate tube is a fair walk from Highgate Village. Leave Highgate tube by the pedestrian exit, take a left and cross straight over the large junction onto Southwood Lane. Take the first turning on your right - The Park - and follow this road as it becomes a lane which leads you on to North Hill. Turn left and the pub should soon appear, across the road from you.
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10 Nov 11 Updated by redcat
10 Nov 11 Updated by redcat
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Overview
Great local brew pub situated on the outskirts of Highgate Village. Good, well executed food, drinks and service, brought together in a friendly pub atmosphere, complemented by our own beers brewed on site.
