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Bull Inn

4.0 star property

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a stone wall.
A bar area with multiple beer taps and a bartender.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view of the street through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall mural.
A traditional pub with a white facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $144
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft UK Headquarters
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall mural.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Bull Inn

4-star Reading inn walkable to River Thames
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this smoke-free inn. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Bull Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly inn also offers a terrace and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Bull Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bull Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

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Bull Inn Reading
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Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 297 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve had and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Perfect location for exploring the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub and hotel, recently renovated, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a historic pub to stay in this is the place. Built in the 1500’s yet clean and modern inside. Food was wonderful and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay on The Thames. Beautiful rooms, great pub and a fantastic bartender Ray. Breakfast included and it was delicious. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, spotless clean and very helpful staff - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, very nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great staff, amazing food and setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, room was comfortable, good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful pub, great room, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and property close to riverside walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful stay in this ancient inn. All the staff we encountered were friendly & helpful and seemed genuinely pleased to look after us. Our bedroom was bijou but very well thought out with switches in the right place and plenty of sockets. A free welcome drink at bar was greatly appreciated. Dinner was tasty and breakfast was great, freshly cooked to order. We would most definitely stay here again, although I imagine it might be quite noisy on a summer’s evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great accommodation will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Bull. Beautiful location and the inn is full of character. Friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect welcome, first free drink at the bar, open fire, what more could you ask for. Room spotless and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was smallish but had everything we could need. The staff were excellent both friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Bull. The history of the building and the quirky slopes and design features all added to the charm. The beds were super comfortable and the room very clean and well decorated. only downside was the limited parking which we knew about and the noise from people in the pub below, but you would expect this staying above a pub:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, really interesting and tasty menu. Lots of old-world charm. Will certainly return when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old coaching inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024