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The Bull's Head
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The Bull's Head is a proper old-school Barnes pub that's been serving the locals since the days of James II, though it's found its second wind with nightly jazz and a Thai restaurant tucked in the former stables. The island bar pours crisp Young's beers and Euro lagers, while the menu walks a fine line between classic pub grub like sausage and mash and more adventurous options. It's the kind of place where you might stumble in for a quick lunch sandwich and end up staying for live music and a proper roast on Sunday.
Known For
- •nightly jazz performances
- •Thai restaurant in former stables
- •island bar with Young's beers
- •Sunday roasts
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A Barnes Institution with Live Jazz
The Bull's Head has that rare pub quality of feeling both timeless and current. Step inside and you'll find a casually handsome interior with an island bar that's perfect for people-watching while nursing a pint of Young's Bombardier. The food hits the mark for what it is—solid pub classics like the £7 sausage and mash, homemade soup, and tuna niçoise that won't break the bank. But what really sets this place apart is the nightly jazz in the live music room, a tradition that's been going for decades.
It's not perfect—the Euro lager selection feels a bit odd for a traditional pub, and the Thai restaurant tucked in the back stables is a bit of a curveball if you're just expecting a standard pub meal. But that's part of its charm. This is a place where locals actually hang out, not just tourists passing through. The riverside location near Barnes adds to the appeal, especially on a nice evening when you can soak up the Thames views from one of their bookable spaces.
Lire en français
Le Bull's Head est ce genre de pub londonien authentique qui a su garder son âme tout en s'adaptant aux temps modernes. L'intérieur, avec son bar en îlot et son ambiance chaleureuse, invite à s'attarder autour d'un verre de Young's Bombardier ou d'une bière européenne. La cuisine tient bien ses promesses pour un pub : des classiques comme le sausage and mash à 7 livres, des soupes maison et le thon niçoise sont parfaits pour un déjeuner rapide sans se ruiner.
Ce qui distingue vraiment cet établissement, c'est sa programmation jazz nocturne, une tradition qui perdure depuis des décennies dans la salle de musique. On y trouve aussi un restaurant thaïlandais installé dans l'ancienne écurie, une petite surprise qui donne du piquant à l'expérience. L'emplacement près de la Tamise à Barnes ajoute au charme, surtout par belle soirée. C'est clairement un lieu fréquenté par les locaux plutôt que par les touristes de passage.