Black Bull Brampton

On an info sheet given me by a colleague about the Huntingdon area, he pointed out the Black Bull with a notation reading simply «good pies.» He wasn’t kidding. This is a great example of a typical small-​town British pub, and it’s got the ale and cuisine to back it up.
The atmosphere is nothing special, an old structure that’s been updated a few times, still a bit shabby but in a quaint and homey way. The bartender who came to be our waitress was extremely nice, putting up with a group of Americans asking a lot of basic questions about the unfamiliar food. My steak and ale pie with chunky chips was first-​rate with a solid cask ale to wash it down, and the sticky toffee pudding was rich and delicious. It’s a little tricky to get to without a car since it’s not near Huntingdon, but if you’re in the area it’s worth seeking out. I’ll wager you won’t find a better pie in Cambridgeshire!

I first came here in 2011, and suggested having lunch here with friends on a recent trip. It was just as I remembered, if not better. I had the steak & ale pie, with peas, and fries (ok, chips). Delicious! But what really makes this a five star experience is the atmosphere.

Took my family here for their Sunday Roast. Wow. Great food and great service. I’ll be going here again.