In-house bistro cooking

Meal of the week

Built in 1385 and first licensed under the reign of Henry VII, it is fair to say The Bull Hotel has a well-established history of entertaining the people of Wrotham.

Now under the ownership of Martin Deadman and Lygia Fontanella, The Bull’s reputation for good food and drink had grown stronger, drawing a regular crowd of diners from the village and surrounding areas.

Wooden beams and fireplaces are in keeping with the traditional atmosphere of the inn, while the Buttery – a function room situated on the side of the hotel – was originally the village bakery.

But the restaurant and pub is moving with the times too; The Bull Hotel offers proper bistro cooking as it should be done, with all food made in-house, using the best quality produce and, wherever possible, local ingredients.

Besides the traditional English meals like gammon, egg and chips; steak and ale pie; haddock and chips, the menu includes Mediterranean dishes and delicacies like fresh mussels and hare.

So whether you want a light lunchtime snack or a quality evening meal, The Bull Hotel is the place to go.  Owner Mr Deadman said: ‘Sometimes people think the place is a bit fancy, but people can come in for a sandwich and a coffee.  We’ve got the pub element but if you want it you can have all the service, too’.

Mains include such dishes as herb-stuffed line-caught sea bass with chargrilled fennel and a potato dauphinoise; or a lightly prepared Hartley Bottom sirloin steak with Stilton salad and had-cut chips.

A new selection of Sunday roast dinners and fish dishes have also prove popular, while diners can enjoy jazz with fresh paella every last Wednesday of the month.