The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks

Very handily located just off the North Downs Way national trail, The Bull is a very characterful hotel and restaurant, which also has modern event facilities. We stayed on a quiet Monday and were wonderfully well looked after, both in the evening and at breakfast. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. We also had dinner at the Bull and, yes, the smoked chicken really does melt in the mouth. The perfect antidote to a hard day on the trail.

Excellent all round experience for Sat evening drinks and dinner. We had drinks in the bar area. They have local beers and a local gin. Had a fine IPA, perfectly served. Dinner was very good. Nice to see the emphasis on local, ethically sourced produce.

Food amazing, good wine, rooms clean and cosy, staff always willing to help, cosy bar atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit ! We arrived Friday evening for Curry night with no intention to stay ! but enjoyed the cosy evening so much, Martin organised a room for us. Perfect !

Excellent Sunday lunch plus other menu choices available so everyone was happy. Relaxing atmosphere and family friendly. Service was not rushed and staff were all very pleasant. Would definitely recommend

We were booked into the Bull as part of a gift by our sons, presumably due to the strength of it’s online reviews. Our room was clean but basically furnished. Not a picture on the walls or any welcoming touches. Absolutely no atmosphere. The bathroom was similarly spartan, with one tiny body wash and one tiny shampoo. Due to low water pressure the bath would have taken an hour to fill. The corridors and stairs were shabbily carpeted and gave a down at heel impression. Our main courses at dinner were of of an extremely poor standard. Not at all in keeping with the nice atmosphere in the restaurant. On a positive note, the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The playing of the guitarist, Paul, who entertained us during dinner was exceptional . I’m afraid that I cannot understand how others have given this establishment such glowing reviews.

On our first visit to the Bull we were given a warm welcome and felt comfortable straight away in this fantastic period pub. It’s been updated tastefully in my opinion. We had the Sunday roast which was delicious and with good service we had a lovely family time. If you love fine wine the wine list is extensive as the owner (we were told) handpicks quality, suitable wines and we enjoyed a bottle to share which was just right. We found The Bull at Wrotham on Instagram and so glad we made the effort. Thank you The Bull staff. 😀