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Reviews of Bull Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

High Street, Sonning On Thames, Reading, RG4 6UP, United Kingdom

#1 of 32 hotels in Reading

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Review Score

Based on 539 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    9.0
    Great traditional pub with excellent modern amenities in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful room, delicious breakfasts, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place in every way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little more choice of fruit at Breakfast.

    Room was quaint, lots of character, with some lovely complimentary goodies. Breakfast gives you lots of choice and is cooked by order. Lovely way to start a day, Staff are very helpful, everywhere through out the Inn.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    10
    Luxurious stay in a quaint pub with yummy breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to the age of the property there are very steep stairs to the bedrooms but there are handrails. We luckily got a space outside the pub but could be a problem on very busy days such as a Sunday lunchtime.

    Set in a picturesque village, the pub is full of charm and has a lovely feel about it. The staff were pleasant and the rooms spacious and beautifully decorated. Shower room was modern and very well finished. The breakfast was fab with lovely ingredients.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    10
    Our second time staying and we look forward to staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being woken up by then fire alarm!

    the breakfast was great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect Stay

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    8.0
    Historic pub on the Thames with a great atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    EV Charging would be a bonus

    Dinner and Breakfast was good, position and history was excellent

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2023

    10
    Great food, great location and a wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to leave.

    Fantastic food, great service and great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms, Breakfast and dinner top!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    8.0
    Overall we were very happy with our stay at the Bull Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately for me dogs were encouraged and a large dog was permitted in the dining room at the table beside ours. Steep, uneven stairs up to bedrooms

    Breakfast and Dinner were excellent with good choice Service at table excellent Atmosphere in the bar was cosy and friendly Room was small and comfortable but there was a lingering smell of dampness All staff were pleasant and keen to help

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The whole experience! Welcoming, fab dinning will definitely come to stay longer next time! J

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    10
    A pleasant stay with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Friendly staff. Bed was very comfortable and the room was a delight and roomy

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely location. Lovely accommodation. Great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Evening meal was a bit disappointing. The restaurant was busy due to being Mothering Sunday, but the food felt as if it was quantity over quality.

    Breakfast was excellent with a good choice. Staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A perfect country stay and close to the hockey centre which was our purpose for visiting. Room was lovely although a little warm.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Very friendly, welcoming staff. Excellent customer service, comfortable room, excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room very hot

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly efficient staff. Cosy comfortable room beautully clean. Good choice of food tasty & different. Excellent setting. Couldn't ask for more.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed it, and recommend it highly - do check out the Mill Theatre while you are here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing I didn't like. I came for a party in the town at the stunning Mill Theatre, so came back after the bar closed. I would note that room 1 ("Montmorency") a lovely, spacious room, is right above the bar, so if you are looking to go to sleep early... If you are tall, beware the beams throughout. After all, you are in a genuinely 500 year old building!

    I arrived on a Sunday, and met a friend for Sunday lunch. The menu was mostly traditional Sunday roast, but of far greater quality than simply a "Sunday pub roast". A wonderful succulent lamb shank with Yorkshire pudding, crisp roast potatoes - faultless. In fairness, the price was more than you would pay in the average pub, but worth every penny. The morning breakfast was also very good indeed. One of the best sausages I have had in a very long time

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from kitchen in room Breakfast not late enough at weekends

    Friendly, helpful staff Big trad English breakfast Thoughtfully appointed room Charming olde worlde style

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    10
    Very comfortable stay. A lovely welcome from receptionist .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add - very enjoyable stay.

    Very pretty location. Good car parking space. Very quiet area. Very old, attractive hotel.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking can be a bit of a problem

    love staying here in preference to large chain hotels.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2023

    8.0
    Ideal overnight stay to visit family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was very compact, although well equipped. When we arrived the room temperature was far too hot. We had difficulty adjusting the radiator although it finally cooled down after about an hour. There was onlyva small window which opened about 2-3 inches. There was a Dyson fan which initially just blew the hot air around! No instructions for fan, I had to look these up on internet.

    Pretty country pub centrally situated in Sonning, ideal for visiting family in Caversham. Staff friendly and helpful. Room well equipped with complimentary bottles of water and a bottle of beer and mini prosecco as well. Good quality toiletries in the bathroom and powerful rainwater shower head. A very nice breakfast also included in the price. The 3 nice chocolates left in the room were suffering from the heat and had melted in their packaging!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small busy car park.

    In a lovely village. Great restaurant & bar. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    8.0
    second time I’ve stayed here and I really enjoy the bar/restaurant. Rooms are very nice and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking

    atmosphere and convenience

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2023

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything

    Beautiful pub and accommodation in a delightful setting. Evening staff very friendly and made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in January 2023

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