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The Bull's Head is very much a community pub, located in the heart of Pratts Bottom and opposite the large village green.
The pub reopened in February 2020 following a closure for major refurbishment, and amongst other changes, the pub now opens at noon from Monday to Thursday, instead of 3pm. Outside, The Bull’s Head has been given a complete facelift, repainted in a deep redcurrant with new lighting and signage. In the garden, the south-facing decked terrace has been extended providing seating for 60. The interior has also been refreshed with additional seating provided.
The pub, which is popular with dog-walkers, has a large enclosed garden.
The food range has been increased, with a mainly up-market menu available, making extensive use of fresh locally-sourced ingredients.
Visitors should note that although the R5/R10 London bus route from Orpington station is convenient for the pub, the route is infrequent and doesn't run at all on Sundays.
Historic Interest
Originally dating from 1575, this former coaching inn served travellers on the old London to Hastings & Rye road (now Rushmore Hill) until 1836, whereupon the new coach road bypassed the village. The village had a reputation for being the haunt of smugglers and highwaymen. Local legend has it that the highwayman Dick Turpin frequented this inn and stayed at an adjacent cottage, which he accessed via a secret tunnel ... In the second half of the 19th C, this was owned by the Oak Brewery in nearby Green Street Green and sold their Fox & Sons Ales. In 1909, the premises had to be sold at auction due to financial problems with the Oak Brewery.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.
Bulls Head, Pratts Bottom
Changing beers typically include: St Austell - Tribute