Reviews
The little enclave of retailers at Battlers Green is quaint and The Bull Pen offers both in & outdoor covered seating. The service at The Bull Pen was friendly and efficient but my first & last visit was certainly underwhelming. The tea, whilst at least loose-leaf, is severely limited in choice; the most exciting being your standard Earl Grey! The coffee, espresso, was enjoyable but quite pricey for a single! If the loose-leaf tea choices were expanded we would consider visiting again; but really it is a restaurant not a tearoom as the name suggests.
Came early, really good food and service. Had the smashed avacado on toast with poached eggs. Really good. The hot chocolate was piping hot. Highly recommended
Staff were lovely but breakfast for 2 cost us over £40. Have seen better in a cafe for what we paid. The sausages were dried out and hard. The mushrooms were more boiled than fried. In general it was fine but very over priced. £8 for two coffees was too steep. The farmyard outside has boutique shops which are all slightly pricey anyway but at least you get quality in those shops.
It's great value for money Food excellent quality, and very tasty. Busy but great service from staff. Always friendlyFood: 4/5
I think this place is popular because of it's location, which gives the impression of getting away from Watford and Borehamwood, to a middle-class oasis of expensive shops. Nestled in the corner of Battlers Green shopping village, the large converted barn keep some integrity within its ceiling but doesn't make full use of its potential to have a more rustic feel with the tables and chairs. Our chocolate cake came in a generous portion which my human and I could not finish. It was a little dry. The staff is polite but not as friendly as a teddy bear would have hoped for. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays is half-price at least at the time we were there around 11.30 or noon. Looking at other people's food, we would maybe go back there on half-price days but not have cake.
Friendly and good service, but my porridge wasn't fully cooked. The oats were pretty much raw.Food: 3/5
A fabulous time at this stunning venue. Everything was perfect...service outstanding, food unbelievable...Will defo visit again and recommend. Thank you
Lovely Buck Rarebit to eat. Very busy but the food service was extremely quick. Coffee was lovely too.Food: 4/5
Battlers green farm has a great butchers as well as small shops etc The restaurant is busy but you don't have to wait too long. The food is very good and there's a good choice. The staff are friendly but the service a little slow. The deserts are huge so leave room. Not too expensive compared with places of similar quality. Just popped in for a coffee and cake. There's now a new extension to the restaurant making it almost twice as big.
The Bull Pen, does what it does best which is to provide a meeting place, a venue for all walks of our community. From the wealthy down to the poor, from the academic to the not so, without prejudice. Could it be more... honestly there is always room for improvement but on the whole it delivers a very good service with the few staff that keep it going. Mum's and toddlers, the elderly, and the disabled are all welcome here. It is both the melting pot and at the same time the crucible to the community surrounding it. Thank You .
