We were seated in the bar area - the bar itself looks seriously impressive, if you're taking notes - and met by the waiting team, all with faces covered, which was good to see.
You know when you walk into a premises and feel straight away that it's your sort of place? That's exactly how I'd describe our first impression - welcoming, cosy, stylish and yet traditional, all at once. And first impressions are important.
To business. Having perused the Bull's extensive drinks offering - the pub also has a microbrewery, by the way - I ordered a pint of Amstel, with my better half going for a large (are there any other sizes?) Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.