Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

Perhaps one of the most famous associations with The Bull Inn was that of the Amsterdam, the Dutch East Indiaman bound for Batavia, that ran aground in 1748. During the days that followed this incident the Bull Inn almost certainly played host to the investigators of the wreck and to those charged with protecting its valuable cargoes.

Also it is said that in the eastern part of the old pub, John Keats sat and did his writing while looking out to sea. Part of the pub was used as a court house and in the basement under the bar were the cells where condemned prisoners were held before hanging at Gallows Hill, which is now called Gally Hill.

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Beer gardenCar parkDisabled facilitiesDogs allowedFamily friendlyFoodFunction roomOutside areaReal aleReal fireSmoking area

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4.5/5

Dave Lee

5 months ago

What can I say, fantastic to see a proper menu with real English mains, none of this pretty looking meals on a roofing slate, home made pies, liver and bacon, steak and kidney pud, man it was good. Six of us all enjoyed what we had. Great friendly and helpful staff, good beer on tap. Well worth a visit if you like real food at a good price.

Ian Fry

6 months ago

Nice little pub which has recently been renovated on the outside. There's a car park to the rear and a nice beer garden. The inside is rather dated and makes you feel like you have gone back in time (but some people might like that). Huge menu, with plenty to choose from. Good size portions and quality of food not bad for the price. I ordered the bacon and brie burger but the brie was cold and not melted at all like you'd expect. Otherwise, it was pretty good.

Tom Carter

6 months ago

This place is special to me in a funny way as its the pub me and my dad went for a pint for the first time when I was a younger man. It's only got better with time. I call in here now and then when passing. Food looks and smells amazing although I haven't had it. The garden is very nice in the summer.

BARRY OAKHAM

7 months ago

Been here twice over the August Bank Holiday. The food and service is superb. The Sunday roast. was cooked lovey. and the price is so reasonable. Have paid twice that in some pubs and nowhere has near has good. Have a lovely beer Garden too. I wish this was my local. Well worth a visit to this friendly local pub. The homemade pies I recommend.

Andy McCluggage

1 year ago

An excellent little pub with quality dining. Home made pies + all the normal pub staples. Great service and friendly staff. Definitely on the pricy side however. Cost us nearly £150 for 4 adults and 2 children. Moat expensive meal we have had in the area in 7 days but probably the best quality. You get what you pay for.

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Opening Times

Mon11:00 – 23:00
Tue11:00 – 23:00
Wed11:00 – 23:00
Thur11:00 – 23:00
Fri11:00 – 23:00
Sat11:00 – 23:00
Sun12:00 – 22:30
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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623