Historic pubs · South East England
Bull Inn
In or near Sonning.
Bull Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bull Inn is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
The Bull Inn is a historic Grade II* listed timber-framed pub and hotel located in Sonning-on-Thames. It features boutique bedrooms and serves a menu of refined pub classics made from seasonal ingredients.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bull Inn is a pub located in the parish of Sonning, South-East England, within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Owned by St Andrew's Church, it serves as a local gathering spot. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a picturesque setting, suitable for refreshments and socialising.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4737, -0.9120
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Sonning
- Postcode
- RG4 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Phone
- 01189 693901
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.bullinnsonning.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4996570 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bull Inn, Sonning (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bull Inn?
- Bull Inn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG4 6UP), in the parish of Sonning.
- What is Bull Inn?
- Bull Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bull Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG4 6UP.
- Who owns Bull Inn?
- Bull Inn is owned by St Andrew's Church.
- Is Bull Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Bull Inn is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bull Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG4 6UP.