The Bull & Willow
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The Bull is an award winning, leading destination bar and restaurant, based in a 16th century coaching inn in Great Totham. We offer a mix of hearty, seasonal food and drink combined with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere in an idyllic rural setting. The team at The Bull prides itself on offering an exceptional culinary experience for every customer and we serve fresh, seasonal food of the highest quality.

Named after the ancient willow in our garden, the Willow Room restaurant at the Bull brings an exceptional dining experience to this corner of Essex. Our chefs, have sourced the very best fresh local ingredients to create a menu that we hope will delight you. As the seasons change, so will our dishes At The Bull our passion is for top ingredients that are fresh, seasonal and as local as possible.
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Named after the ancient willow in our garden, the Willow Room restaurant at the Bull brings an exceptional fine dining experience to this corner of Essex. As the seasons change, so will our dishes. With their creative thought devoted to combining flavour and texture in deeply rewarding ways, they hopesthat thire work in the restaurant kitchen will delight you.
At The Bull gastro pub our passion is for the very best ingredients that are fresh, seasonal and sourced as local as possible from top Essex producers. With this fabulous country larder we have created hearty and robust food dishes. Our bar offers some of the world's finest wines by the glass, as well as beers, ales and ciders.
There's always something on at The Bull and The Willow Room in Great Totham. From fabulous musical evenings to themed dining experiences and holiday specials, there's something for everyone throughout the year. We can help you organise a wonderful day, evening or both. We have a large dining room overlooking our lavendar-filled garden and the fields beyond.
The Bull and The Willow Room's best kept secret, the delightful Cottage in the grounds has been tastefully renovated to provide four beautifully appointed double ensuite bedrooms. The rooms are individually decorated in a contemporary style with luxurious bedding and carefully chosen matching accessories.
For this position you will need to be enthusiastic & passionate about food & fresh produce. Be willing to take up new challenges, be competent working with fresh ingredients, have a proven track record of working in a professional kitchen, have good communication skills and be a team player. You should be capable of working well under pressure and with great standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
Reviews (10)
Lindsey Gentle
Lindsey Gentle
Jan 17, 2022
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We had a 60th birthday celebration here this Sat 15th Jan
Staff very friendly nd helpful
Food was pre ordered but served really welly on time nd was a great quality
Here was a ABBA tribute group on which were really good nd entertaining...
We had booked the 4 rooms available they are small rooms but had everything you need for a comfortable stay
The only thing I would say the bed is very firm
Breakfast was really good quality nd plenty of tea nd coffee nd juice if wanted
It's a lovely place to stay nd enjoy any entertainment they have on
Staff really nice nd helpful
Alison Wagstaff
Alison Wagstaff
Dec 30, 2021
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Took my granddaughter to meet Mickey and Minnie mouse. It was a lovely event. Staff were excellent, Mickey and Minnie were just fab, lovely boogie with them and photos. Very happy nan and granddaughter 😁
Tracy Hall
Tracy Hall
Dec 29, 2021
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Great Elvis night here, shame they didn't space tables out more. Difficult to move between tables. Also stayed overnight. Room was nice but bed was very uncomfortable.
Biju Nair
Biju Nair
Dec 17, 2021
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As always a fantastic experience at the Bull & Willow. We has a function for our cricket team, and were very well take care. Thanks for the hospitality.
Adrian
Adrian
Oct 13, 2021
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Fantastic staff, very friendly and professional. The meals are excellent and very well presented. The accommodation, whilst cosy, is well worth the price charged. Thank you to everyone for making our experience such a great one!
Nic Nix
Nic Nix
Oct 13, 2021
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This place is nothing like the pictures - don't be fooled!
Very average menu with almost half of it not available. Very average food. Atmosphere in restaurant doesn't work, seats uncomfortable.
Real shame as the website is great and online the menus and pictures look really good but I'm afraid this in no way lives up to expectations.
Went here for a birthday meal and left very disappointed. We won't be making that mistake again!!
Celia Sanchez
Celia Sanchez
Aug 14, 2021
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Stayed here for 3 nights ....the room was great with a very comfortable bed. Really friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. The cod and chips were the best fish n chips I've ever had....and I'm fussy with fish ! Enjoyed so much I had 2 nights in a row. Great atmosphere in the pub with very friendly locals.
John Hubbard
John Hubbard
Aug 09, 2021
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Only told on arrival for a special meal that they had a reduced menu only having one chef.very poor choice and overpriced for what was a sit down takeaway !
A call to inform of issue would have been a good idea as a customer service point, as we had pre booked.
Very disappointing.....
Js Solly
Js Solly
Jun 23, 2021
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Lovely place to spend some time in the Sun, has tables near the roadside to the front of the PUB overlooking the cricket field where you can watch a live cricket game. Or watch your favorite sport by the bar on the inside. If you fancy proper food dining experience there are lovely rooms at the back and if you want to be in the garden, it's massive with benches and play area for kids. There is also parking available. Staff are attentive and helpful. This place is a hidden gem! Will be going back again soon.
Kevin Paul
Kevin Paul
Jun 18, 2021
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Quiet intimate atmosphere with superb views. Food was a little expensive for a pub but quality was good and the quaint setting and ambience made it good value.
The Willow room looks superb for a private function and hoping to return soon.