3 /5 Kenneth Liu: The Old Bull & Bush is an iconic Hampstead pub, but sadly the food doesn’t quite live up to the reputation, especially for the price. I had the ribeye steak at £37, and for that cost I expected something special. Unfortunately, the quality and flavour felt closer to a £10 steak, and the peppercorn sauce was disappointingly bland.
Service was mixed. The bartender was attentive and friendly, but the table service felt rushed and inattentive , food was dropped off without any check-in or even asking if we wanted sauces. For Hampstead, and at these prices, that feels well below par. Overall, a decent pub atmosphere, but very expensive for what you actually get.