4.4
- 4.4Food
- 4.2Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Energetic
£5.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 10 people
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 10 people
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4.4
Noise • Energetic
Grace
Essex4 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2026
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Essex1 review
Dined on 5 July 2026
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Tracey
Essex1 review
Dined on 4 July 2026
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The Black Bull feels like a warm, traditional community pub, characterful stone walls and wooden beams, welcoming staff, a family-friendly vibe, lively evenings with music and football, and a sunny beer garden.
Yes, the Black Bull’s spacious beer garden includes a dedicated children’s play area, making it a popular spot for family outings and outdoor seating.
Head to The Black Bull on Sundays for the much‑praised Sunday roast; families also favour Tuesdays for the regular free soft‑play sessions, and guests call Thursday a must for the half‑price meals.
The Black Bull has a cosy indoor pub area with a bar, a spacious beer garden with outdoor games and a children’s play area, and a large function / party room (with its own outdoor area and a second bar) for events.
Portions at The Black Bull are generous, the pub describes its menu as hearty and guests repeatedly praise filling, plentiful dishes like the Sunday roast and party buffets.
Yes, The Black Bull has a spacious beer garden with outdoor games and a dedicated children’s play area, and guests frequently enjoy the garden on sunny days.
Dogs are welcome in the beer garden, The Black Bull describes itself as dog-friendly and guests note enjoying the garden with their dogs.
Casual dress is the guide at The Black Bull, relaxed, comfortable clothes are entirely appropriate for this laid-back community pub.
Yes, The Black Bull welcomes dogs, especially in its beer garden, which the owner description highlights and guests also note as dog‑friendly.
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