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The Old Bull Inn, Royston,

The Old Bull Inn

4.3 (100)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
56 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW

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19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
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  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 100 people are saying

The Old 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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Bull Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious food," particularly praised for its burgers and roasts. While occasional service hiccups occur, the restaurant is recognized for its accommodating nature and "beautiful meals." Overall, guests appreciate the relaxed ambiance and "highly recommend" dining here.
100 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate in the bar - the staff were very friendly and attentive. The starters were tasty, with some good options on the specials board. We all had burgers which were excellent, the chips were crispy, and the salad was really fresh. None of us had a dessert as we were so full! We went on a Saturday night, so there was a normal level of background noise from a busy town centre hotel bar.

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  2. Julie

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff friendly and helpful. We ordered food and unfortunately the chicken that came with the chicken and ribs meal was so overdone and burnt that we had to return it. Staff were very understanding though and offered another piece or a refund. Nice atmosphere- music a bit too loud for us but we are in our 50’s! Would recommend, think we were just unlucky with one of our meals.

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  3. Christine

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have visited this establishment on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. I was with a group of six people having lunch. The staff are always friendly and approachable and all the food we ordered was presented nicely and we all enjoyed our meals.

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  4. Lee

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff and the food was very good, will defiantly go again.

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  5. Gareth

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful Mother’s Day meal here. Food turned up in good time, was delicious and everyone loved it. Highly recommended!

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  6. Caroline

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After our last experience at The Bull I swore never to return however it seems to have been completely turned around, I even asked if it had changed hands! The roasts are now served directly from the kitchen instead of in the restaurant area, which is much better than having to queue. The ambiance is relaxed and organised, compared to the chaos of our last visit. Prices are a little too high, but I had a children's roast at £9.50 which was more than sufficient. Well done The Bull, can't wait to return!

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  7. Rosie

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were super lovely, we had a large booking and they were super accommodating, food was absolutely amazing! Will definitely be eating here again

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  8. Darren

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had very lovely lunch, service and food was great, would definitely recommend.

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  9. Mark

    Hertfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food on New Years Day was incredible. Huge portions well presented and delivered to the table quickly. However it was New Years Day and the staff were all recovering from a heavy night and discussing their various experiences making a lot of noise. One chap was having a pint on his own and was told that the table was reserved at 1:30 so he left. At 1:30 some young friends of the bar staff arrived and sat drinking at the table.

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  10. Diane

    Dorset1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a table for 5 people in bar for 3 clock got they no table then when we got one order food and stater came with mains was a poor service all round sadly

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The Old Bull Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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56 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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