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The Bull
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
Nestled just steps from Wanstead Tube, The Bull is your proper neighbourhood pub where the Sunday roast hits the spot and the beer garden turns into a suntrap by day, a lively hub by night. Skip the tourist traps and come for the locally sourced grub, the legendary Sunday Quiz at 7:30pm, or just a pint while watching the World Cup on the big screens. It's the kind of place where the staff actually know your name by week two.
Known For
- •Sunday roast with giant Yorkshires
- •Quiz of Legends every Sunday
- •sunny beer garden open until 11pm
- •dog-friendly with doggy roasts on Sundays
Best For
Sunday lunchweekend quiz nightfamily gatherings
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 2, 2026
Wanstead's neighbourhood hero
The Bull is the kind of pub that feels like it's been part of Wanstead's fabric for decades, even if it's been freshly renovated. You'll find it's consistently busy on weekends, which says a lot about its standing in the community. The Sunday roast is genuinely impressive—think golden roast potatoes, massive Yorkshires, and enough gravy to drown your feelings in. The beer garden is a real highlight on sunny days, and they keep it open until 11pm, which is rare for a neighbourhood pub.
What sets The Bull apart is its genuine community focus. They run the Quiz of Legends every Sunday, which draws a proper crowd, and they're genuinely dog-friendly with special Sunday roasts for your four-legged friends. The staff strike that perfect balance between professional and friendly—you'll feel like a regular even on your first visit. It's not fancy, but it's exactly what a local pub should be: warm, welcoming, and consistently good.