The Bull, Bishopsgate, EC2

I popped into the Bull on Wednesday (23rd) at office kicking out time so it was quite busy. I managed to get served very quickly, but for some reason I was given half a lager (£2.50) rather than the requested stout. I’m not sure what one of the premium draught products it was, but it went down quite well. The interior and facilities are much the same as I reported four years ago, although the four hand pumps that line the bar were all unused. Located next door are the Hide Dining Rooms which I did not visit. The only food I saw advertised in the bar area were pork pies and sausage rolls. My view from my last visit has not changed because I still feel that there are better pubs in the area, especially as this place now lacks any cask ale. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28th July 2010 This place has a contemporary design so it is not going to appeal to the traditionalists out there, but on my recent weeknight visit I enjoyed a decent pint of Guinness which was served by a very friendly barman. The lager selection was limited with only Peroni, Heineken and Amstel being available, but Pride was available alongside Robinsons which was the guest beer. I didn’t see any sign of a television, but there was some chilled dance music playing in the background at a decent level as to not interfere with conversation. There is a function room upstairs that is available for hire. Although I felt very welcome here I still think that there are better pubs in the area.

Official site of The Bull - thebullandthehide.com

Official site of The Bull - thebullandthehide.com

The Bull is down a narrow street and fairly close to Liverpool Street station. The pub decent enough from the outside but that was the best thing about this place,once inside the pub had a modern look to it which seemed out of place for a pub like this. There was only one real ale on here this was London Pride which was ok but nothing special.