The Pied Bull is a characterful old pub tucked away in the quiet country setting of Bulls Cross, Enfield — minutes from the M25 but a world away from the city grind. It straddles the line between traditional boozer and gastropub, with a loyal local crowd, a cosy interior, and a pleasant patio beer garden that's a real draw in warmer months. Come for a relaxed Sunday roast or a pint in the garden; just don't expect anything fancy.
A centuries-old Enfield pub with a lovely patio beer garden and solid Sunday roasts — unpretentious, historic, and worth the detour.
Head down on a Sunday for the roast, and grab a spot in the patio beer garden early when the weather's good — it fills up fast with locals.
A historic Enfield boozer with gastropub ambitions and a lovely garden
The Pied Bull is the kind of pub that reminds you why the old-school British boozer still matters. Set in the quiet hamlet of Bulls Cross, it feels properly removed from the Enfield sprawl — almost village-like — despite being just a few minutes from the M25. The building has been a pub for centuries, and it shows in the best way: low ceilings, worn wood, and a stubborn refusal to be anything other than what it is. The team behind it strive for a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and for the most part, they deliver.
Where it gets interesting is the food. The Pied Bull has gastropub aspirations without losing its boozer soul — think solid British classics done well rather than anything overly cheffy. Sunday roasts are the main event, and the beer garden patio is a genuine highlight when the weather plays ball, with a bar attached to that area so you're not traipsing back and forth. With 880 Google reviews averaging 4.0, it's clearly doing something right for the regulars who keep coming back.
It's not flawless — some reviews mention inconsistency in service and food quality, and it can feel like it's straddling two identities without fully committing to either. But if you're after an unpretentious pint in a setting that feels genuinely historic, with a garden that's lovely on a summer afternoon, the Pied Bull earns its keep. Go for a lazy Sunday or a warm-weather evening and you won't be disappointed.