The Bull (Islington)

I took my mum to The Bull for a Mother’s Day Sunday roast and was really looking forward to it, as we had visited a couple of years ago and enjoyed the food immensely. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely disappointing. The first meal to arrive was fish and chips, but we weren’t offered any condiments and had to leave the table to ask for them. Staff apologised and eventually brought sauces over. Two of the Sunday roasts then arrived, but I noticed the fourth meal was left sitting on the side while several members of staff walked past it without bringing it to the table. After waiting a short while, I had to leave the table to ask why it hadn’t been served. The staff member apologised, but I ended up picking up the plate myself and bringing it back to our table. When we started eating, both the food and gravy were only lukewarm. I raised this with staff who apologised and brought hot gravy to the table, which should have been the case in the first place. The portion of vegetables was also very poor, and we were given just one small roast potato cut into four pieces – more like a child’s portion than a Sunday roast. When I mentioned this, a small bowl of roast potatoes was brought out for us to share. While the staff were polite and apologetic throughout, the restaurant was not busy, which made the poor service and lack of attention even more surprising. Considering this was a Mother’s Day meal that I had been looking forward to, the experience was very disappointing and not what I expected based on previous visits. On a more positive note, the desserts were very good and they did offer us a complimentary glass of bubbly as part of the Mother’s Day celebration, which was appreciated.

Popped in for a quick pint after work! The staff are super friendly and can have a laugh (Kieran owes Yosana a drink of her choice). Atmosphere was great! Cheers guys.

Just finished drinks and dinner in this wonderful pub this evening 31st August 2026. Staff are the best part of what goes on so attentive,courteous and friendly. The drinks and food were also excellent

I recently had a lovely afternoon at the bull in Highbury and Yos was lovely and really took care of us and kept checking in to make sure we had drinks flowing. Would highly recommend. Great food. Great ambience and most importantly great service.