The Bull Inn

I attended the Bull Inn at lunchtime today for a meeting and was blown away by the great atmosphere, welcoming service, and i tried a couple of the small plate snacks. Absolutely brilliant, I highly recommend it! I was lucky enough to be able to go and take a look at a couple of the bedrooms (I had tried to book to stay here originally but it was fully booked) so it was great to view the rooms for future reference. They're stylishly decorated, with a classy elegance of its history. Beautiful and classic. I would love to go back and dine here for a full meal, the menu looked amazing!

Really lovely staff. Wildly appreciative of how kind and easygoing everyone is. Absolutely perfect place to bring a rescue dog, they totally understood, and were really supportive with a few members having rescues themselves and within a day our dog had settled. Can't wait to come back! Food is lovely at the bull inn but had an absolutely childish love affair with the pizza place the Albatross over the way. The pizzas are now my favourite ever, would eat the bread on its own, and the tiramisu was amazing.

Food is always good here - Riverford ingredients well executed. Unfortunately the waitress serving the walk-in tables was aloof and clearly felt the job she was doing was below her. In fact we felt very little warmth from the whole team - no smile on welcome or a goodbye despite eye contact and the floor not being overly busy. Not what you expect from Totnes and when you live and breathe hospitality yourself! Hope they’ll review.

My family and I were visiting our son who is now living in Plymouth. Dining at The Bull Inn Totnes was a “must do” for our trip, and it was an exceptional experience that truly sets a new standard for organic, ethical, and seasonal dining. This was my son’s third time and my second time, and we were so impressed that we had to bring the family so they could experience The Bull Inn for themselves. Our dinner was outstanding; the service was impeccable, and our night was filled with nothing but love and laughter. You can quickly tell by the vibe that The Bull Inn is a creation of love, where strong ethics are seamlessly integrated without overshadowing the quality and enjoyment of the food. We found The Bull Inn to be a place where you can indulge in an exceptional meal and drinks while feeling good about the positive impact of your choices. I highly recommend The Bull Inn for anyone who is looking for a truly memorable dining experience that will fill you with nothing but goodness (in your belly and in your soul).

Haven't stayed as a guest, this review is about the food. I have to visit the Bull every time I go to Totnes. Always lovely; yes, plates are small but excellent, concentrated quality; the true value of the experience is in savouring the feel and fragrance of everything. Unusual wines with the right plates are 🥰 unreal x

Just returned home after 2 very memorable days in Totnes staying at The Bull . I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Our room was delightful and the food we ate was just brilliant. The staff are very friendly, engaging and helpful, a real credit to the business. Love the vibe and everything that it stands for, local sourcing, seasonal cooking and minimising waste. Well done, don’t change you have this just right.

We came here as my mum had been here in the past and she really liked it. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to expectations. The food was luxury pub dining I would say, quite inventive dishes, I would just say too much sauce in the fillet of fish as it overpowered the dish. The potatoes were delicious. The salad was more like leaves with vinegar, quite big leaves so hard to eat ‘elegantly’. Dog friendly which was a plus. Not the Pub’s fault but it’s nearly impossible to find parking nearby. We came on a Saturday, we spent half an hr looking for space. But it is very central location in heart of Totness. The biggest let down was the service. We had three waiters asking if we want water, none of which came back with one. No one bothered to explain that the menu is on a huge board (bring reading glasses), which I was waiting for. I could not read the writing at all. It was very hard to get waiters’ attention, we asked for the bill which never came so we went to the bar to pay. We weren’t happy to pay the excessive service charge.

A delightful way to spend your time in Totnes. The whole building is beautifully put together with cosy, clean and calm bedrooms for a decent nights sleep. Dining at the Bull is a no brainer! It's clear that the menu is carefully curated with lots of seasonal offerings for all dietary requirements to tuck into. Local, nutritious food, packed with flavour and thought.