My partner and I stayed in the summer when it was Tanfield Beer Festival. It was quite an unusual experience because the beer festival was really just some offers in the pub but nevertheless, my partner and I had a fantastic evening. We mixed with the locals who were interesting people and the landlady was very accommodating and joined in... More

Four of us stopped off on a sunny Sunday afternoon for a late lunch and drink. Upon arrival at the bar the phone was ringing with the bar lady shrieking 'who bloody rings on a Sunday' - ordered our drinks and food and sat out in the beer garden. Food arrived (waitress put all the meals in the wrong places... More

Stayed for 2 nights with hubby and we must say that we thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was great value for money and very tasty,the staff were friendly and very helpful on places to visit We spent each evening in the bar with the locals and were made very welcome ,we thought the tea room down the road was a... More

We called here on our tandem on a glorious Saturday afternoon . Please read on - I'm not joking ! The Bull benefits from a fabulous location with a delightful sloping beer garden down to the River Ure in West Tanfield. The Theakstons was fine and there's a kiosk selling Brymor's superb ice cream. We were warmly greeted on arrival... More

Stayed for 3 nights with hubby and 1yr old baby. Room was comfortable, clean and good for a child as there were no low sockets in the room for young inquisitive fingers but could hear a bit of noise from the bar below but bearable. Breakfast and dinner were pleasant with friendly staff and locals. Beer garden by the river... More

We dropped in by chance for a drink and meal and glad we did. The bar was busy but the lady serving had time to acknowledge us and greet us with a smile. The garden is lovely down by the river but the midges were a nuisance in the evening sun- fact of nature not the pub's fault. Decided to... More

The Bull Inn is a charming place to enjoy a meal. Situated in the beautiful village of West Tanfield it has a fantastic river side bar garden where well behaved pets are very welcome. Inside the inn it has retained all of its "Old Charm" appeal. Meals are expertly prepared, very well presented and offer great value for money for... More

ok, firstley I shall say one thing....DON'T just sit and read all the negative reviews on here, GO and see for yourselves what the Bull Inn has too offer.,,I went, along with four freinds (a couple, and two single ladies and myself) for the weekend at Easter. From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble too the welcoming... More

We have stayed twice and found the staff to all be extremely helpful and friendly. The bar has a nice atmosphere so that walking in as a stranger I did not feel uncomfortable. The rooms are good value, very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was nicely cooked, plenty to eat and as my wife doesn't like to eat breakfast the... More