Hi folks! This Saturday night we welcome a new, young, dynamic, local band called For The Time Being. Playing crowd pleasing covers from over the decades. They have already played at festivals and down in Hastings for Fat Tuesday. Plus they played an ELF Night with us and smashed it! We had to have them back! It would be great if we can fill the pub and support this new young local talent! #1066country #music #bullinnbattle #battlehighstreet #supportlocal #visit1066country #visitbattle #loveourjob #localpub #goodvibes #battlepub #livemusicpub #livemusicvenue
We’re open today folks … the sun is shining and we’ve got a few shop-painty jobs to keep us busy BUT we are going to be closed tomorrow May Bank Holiday … back open as usual on Tuesday at 9am 😉 #shopsmall #shoplocal #artisancoffee #maybankholiday #shopindie #shopindependent #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #colour #colourjoy #locallyroasted #locallyroastedcoffee
Good morning fine and lovely people … Open today from 9am, the sun is shining, the coffee machine is purring, there are raspberry bakewell slices, many gorgeous colourful wares to browse and the peonies are happy in a cherry vase … win win win @ricedk @rice_josmith #colourjoy #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #supportyourhighstreet #visitbattle #peonies #springtime #battlehighstreet #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
Hi folks! We have lots to look forward to in May at The Bull, and the town! Book these dates in your diaries. We have some great live music lined up from old favourites such as "Groove UK" (funk, disco,soul) and "Ragati String Band" (foot stomping, sing-along folk and trad.) Then we have some new people to The Bull with "Full Circle" (acoustic covers of U2, Eagles, Beatles, Oasis, James and many more, plus then "For The Time Being" who are a young band who smashed it on an ELF Night, and so we had to have them back! Please do come along and support them! Then we have our ever growing "Paint and Booze "night on Tues 7th, and our Cheese Club on Sunday 12th. You know the drill! Please contact Dawn directly to book your spaces for the Paint & Booze. And then we have Med Fayre in town which we know will be a busy one, and then it will be ELF again!! Plus a couple of cheeky Bank Holidays to look forward to in between! What a fantastic month to look forward to! Fingers crossed for the weather! #visitbattle #lovelystaff #paint #lovebattle #wineoclock #battlepub #bullinnbattle #winelovers #visit1066country #paintandbooze #1066country #battlehighstreet #goodvibes #booze #art #supportlocal #burgers #localpub #music #loveourjob #ribs #livemusicpub #livemusicvenue #medfayre #medievalfayre #elfnight #greattown #tradmusic #funkmusic #disco
I know it’s not that early … but it’s quite early for me to be up and sociable, making coffees etc … tomorrow is our first day trialling a 9am start … come and put us to the test (not ALL of you, of course) #earlystart #locallyroasted #locallyroastedcoffee #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #supportyourhighstreet #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
Day 8 of #myshoplife24 is highlighting a Shelfie … actually I love every shelf, of course, but some are easier to photograph than others … so I thought I’d also take the opportunity to showcase our amazing candles from @britishcolourstandard, new to our shelves infact … they are the most beautiful dinner candles, eco and fairtrade, vegan and hand-poured … I’m doing the end of this fab campaign slightly topsy turvy as I need some technical assistance with the Day in a Life post which was supposed to be yesterday, so we’re not quite finished yet … nonetheless, thank you so much to @pencilmeinshop for this fab idea, it has helped to push us over the milestone of 2000 followers - I feel a giveaway coming on #vegan #colour #candle #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #dickiebird #giveaway #thankyou #dickiebirdhomestore
ELF NIGHT TOMORROW FOLKS! Most of our tables are booked but please ring to check availability. Or if you are just drinking, just turn up! #elfnight #battlehighstreet #goodvibes
PAINT & BOOZE is back!!! Tuesday 7th May at 6pm. This is proving to be a popular fun event where all the resources are provided and you simply turn up to paint ! Plus have a cheeky drink or two with great people! To book, drop Dawn an email. #lovebattle #visitbattle #1066country #lovelystaff #battlehighstreet #supportlocal #bullinnbattle #booze #battlepub #goodvibes #visit1066country #paint #art #paintandbooze #wine #wineoclock #winelovers
Day 5 of #myshoplife24 which is all about shop windows … DickieBird has 5 in total wrapping around the corner of our building, but they’re pretty titchy … I’ve always felt quite relieved that they’re small as it takes the pressure off curating fantastic displays and changing them regularly … so instead we keep them simple with bright and colourful decorations … I like them best at night when they’re lit up by fairy lights … we’re lucky enough to have a fab collection of vintage goodies on the pavement outside the shop, as well as rainbow stripes painted on the outside wall, hopefully doing enough to entice people in … @pencilmeinshop #shopwindows #windowshopping #colour #colourjoy #curate #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #shopsmall #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
Happy St George’s Day folks! Whilst our kitchen is closed today, we have our special Boozeday Tuesday deals on. 10% off selected drinks. Hope to see some of you later! #lovebattle #goodvibes #bullinnbattle #battlepub #supportlocal #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #1066country #lovelystaff #booze
Out of my comfort zone here, but we’re taking part in the fab #myshoplife24 campaign and here we are (I am) on Day 1 My Shop! I live in this building with my husband, 4 children and 2 dogs - we bought this amazing Tudor house in Battle just over 5 years ago because it was already a part-commercial property and I could fulfil my shopkeeper dreams … I LOVE shopping, have always had quite a clear idea of what I like and had felt for years that I’d love to put the two together … DickieBird Homestore opened in September 2019 and now I can shop for the shop, which is perfect! My background is really in running restaurants and cafes so I was keen to have an element of that here too … so we are also a tiny (but fabulous) cafe - you can sit and drink coffee, chat, meet a friend (or a stranger) in amongst the shop goodies … this helps make the shop feel like a real community hub which I also LOVE @pencilmeinshop
Hi folks! Just a quick reminder we have some top notch live country music this Saturday night from John Standen! Not to be missed! #livemusicvenue #battlepub #goodvibes #localpub #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #livemusicpub #supportlocal #lovelystaff #lovebattle #loveourjob #rocknroll #1066country #music #ribs #burgers #greatteam #bullinnbattle #visit1066country
We’ve had lots of gorgeous new stock arriving over the last few weeks…so here is a little selection of what you can find on our shelves (everything also online)…The sun has started to shine and, to celebrate, we are opening again on Sundays with the fabulous DickieBird @jesszssss in charge - open every day from 10am and on Sundays from 11am…whoop whoop, Spring has sprung @ricedk @dandystars @roomytown @pompomgalore @hannahturneruk
Hi Folks! Please find details of our new kitchen opening times for the next few weeks. Thursday evening we are fully booked in the restaurant area for a private function. The bar will be open as normal all week served by our fabulous staff! Don't forget its "Boozeday Tuesday" today with 10% off house drinks such as Bavo lager, Smirnoff, Gordons, Pinot and Merlot. Furthermore, we are delighted to welcome John Standen this Saturday night for the first time at The Bull. He will be playing a blend of country and 50's R n R. Come on down early as our kitchen will open for the evening at 5.30pm, grab yourself some ribs or burgers, with fries and slaw, and then sit back and enjoy the tunes!! #supportlocal #localpub #lovelystaff #battlehighstreet #bullinnbattle #loveourjob #lovebattle #visitbattle #1066country #burgers #livemusicvenue #battlepub #goodvibes #visit1066country #ribs #music #livemusicpub #booze #greatteam #rocknroll #countrymusiclover #countrymusicsinger #countrymusic
Morning folks! Just a reminder we are open for breakfasts today! We open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast. We’ll set you up for the day! #battlehighstreet #lovebattle #burgers #1066country #supportlocal #loveourjob #lovelystaff #bullinnbattle #localpub #visitbattle #fullenglish #eggsbenedict #waffles #smashedavocado
Re-stock of these beauties … handmade and painted in Portugal … they never hang around for long on the shelves, grab some while you can. Matching small@and large jugs too. Open today from 10am … @musango #stripes #candystripe #handmade #ceramics #colourjoy #colourmakesmehappy #visitbattle #battle #battlehighstreet #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
WOMENS FOOTBALL ENGLAND V SWEDEN 8pm Kick Off Today Showing live at The Bull! #euroqualifiers #euroqualifiers2025 #lionesses #livefootball #livesport #battlehighstreet #lovebattle
Hi Folks! Here are some details of some deals we have on at the moment! - Boozeday Tuesday - 10% off selected drinks all day! - Wednesday Lunchtimes - 10% off all Mains and Burgers! - Friday Happy Hour - 10% off all Draught Beers and Wines between 6pm and 7pm *** Plus during the Easter Holidays we are giving two free scoops of Ice Cream to kids after a paid meal. Have a lovely holiday season! Hope to see some of you soon! #supportlocal #battlepub #lovelystaff #goodvibes #ribs #battlehighstreet #bullinnbattle #localpub #loveourjob #lovebattle #burgers #visitbattle #1066country #visit1066country
Hi folks! We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team. At least 35 hours per week. Pay is dependant on experience. If interested please email cv or drop it into the pub. #lovelystaff #localpub #battlehighstreet #battlepub #supportlocal #goodvibes #bullinnbattle #ribs #chef #chefjob
My new favourite nook…it might not be very sunny or Spring-like out there yet, but it’s cosy and colourful in here and we have lots of Eastery loveliness, chocolate and decs for your weekend. We’re open on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday from 10am…come and visit us (and don’t forget the fab Marble Run on the Abrey Green on Good Friday, it’s a corker) #marblerun #easter #easterweekend #easterdecorations #bunny #easterbunny #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #shoppe #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
Hi folks! This Easter weekend is going to be a belter! Friday- kicks off early with Marbles on The Green , and this year The Bull have two teams, men and ladies. Having been kicked out in the first round for the last two years running, we are keen to improve!! Then in the evening we have our beloved ELF Night, followed by our karaoke session! Saturday evening- we have the fabulous The Hitmen playing live 80’s hits! So get your dancing shoes on for that one! Remember we are open for breakfasts Fri to Sunday too! With the bar opening at 10am. #localpub #lovelystaff #battlepub #lovebattle #loveourjob #bullinnbattle #supportlocal #battlehighstreet #goodvibes #visitbattle #1066country #visit1066country #livemusicvenue #music #burgers #ribs #livemusicpub #thehitmen #elfnight #karaoke
Amazing storage tins in great new designs…these tins are super-popular and perfect for a whole host of uses from plants to cutlery, toothbrushes to napkins, candles, bits and bobs, treasures… We are open very day from 10am (except Sundays at the mo) including Good Friday and Easter Monday this weekend coming #storage #tins #design #illustration #utility #decoration #decorative #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #highstreet #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #battle #battle1066 #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
Hi Folks! From the start of May, we need someone to manage our cellar. Will involve heavy lifting of kegs and casks, so must be fit and able. About 3 or 4 hours per week, with the possibility of some ad hoc bar shifts too. Pay is dependant on experience. To apply please email [email protected] or drop in a CV. Cheers! #bullinnbattle #battlepub #localpub #battlehighstreet #lovebattle #loveourjob #cellarwork #lovelystaff #greatteam #cellarperson
Hi folks! We’ve recently refreshed our Wine List with some great new additions! We can testify that they are rather delicious, as we have thoroughly researched and tasted them all! More than once! 😁 🥴 #localpub #loveourjob #goodvibes #greatteam #battlehighstreet #lovebattle #supportlocal #bullinnbattle #1066country #visitbattle #lovelystaff #battlepub #visit1066country #wine #winelover #winetasting #wineoclock #winelovers #winebar #chablis #picpouldepinet #montepulciano #chardonnaywine #champagne #Pinot #noir #pinotnoir #rioja #shiraz
Join me over Easter Hols! We will be celebrating wild wonderful Spring with music, poetry, story and lots of joining in. All ages very welcome. No need to book. #easteractivity #kidseaster #library #libraryevents #eastbournekids #hastingskids #wadhurst #battlehighstreet #battletown #bexhillonsea #bexhill
SOLD: Large pair of oriental pendant lanterns. Wood and parchment. #oriental #lighting #oriental #thebonery #orientalantiques #battlehighstreet #vintagelighting
The best beers are the ones we share with friends 🍻 Fancy coming to see if the kings head team can hold the marbles men’s team title for the second year running ? The marbles day matches set of on the abbey green at 10am so please come and show your support ! And to make the day even better we’re followed by ELF night in the evening with live music from 7pm 🎵 #marblesday #marchmadness #goodfriday #battleevents #battlehighstreet #battletown #livemusic #livemusicvenue #goodfridaymusic #bottledbeerdeals #shotdeals #shotsshotsshots🥃 #realales #lagers #spiritselection #pubsofinstagram #pubsmatter #beergarden #bestpubs
Stunning Antique Brass Foo Dog Shrine Vase. Shiny and ‘pull up outside in the car’ heavy. #rarefind #foodog #lion #temple #antiquites #oriental #japanese #brass #visitbattle
Hi folks! Couple of little special treats for you this week! Fresh Calamari with Fries, or a Choccy Espresso Martini!? Look out for our new Wine List coming soon too! #localpub #battlepub #bullinnbattle #supportlocal #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #lovelystaff #visit1066country #lovebattle #greatteam #loveourjob #1066country #goodvibes
Hi folks! This Saturday 23rd March we have the absolute pleasure of welcoming "L. & The Players" to The Bull for the first time, playing a mixture of covers and originals in a neo-soul fused with jazz style! To find out more about them go to @thisislmusic Book in early for some grub or just turn up for the music! See you Saturday! #localpub #livemusicvenue #visitbattle #lovelystaff #loveourjob #livemusicpub #music #visit1066country #lovebattle #bullinnbattle #battlehighstreet #1066country #goodvibes #localpub #battlepub #supportlocal #burgers #ribs #jazz #greatteam #soul #LoveBattle
If Carlsberg did weekends............. This weekend is going to be a belter! We have some fantastic live Irish music on Friday and Sunday, and rugby all day on the Sunday, and a sprinkling of FA Cup football! Apologies to any football fans, we will be prioritising the music and rugby if they clash with the football. We just cant fit it all in!!! Hope to see you tonight and over the weekend! Can't flipping wait! (Don't forget we are open for breakfasts over the weekend to line those stomachs!) #livemusic #battlehighstreet #goodvibes #battlepub #visit1066country #bullinnbattle #1066country #lovebattle #localpub #visit1066country #bullinnbattle #1066country #battlehighstreet #goodvibes #livemusicpub #livemusicvenue #music #visitbattle #rugby #guinness #6nations2024 #lovelystaff #rugbyunion #loveourjob #footstompingmusic #irishmusic #ragatistringband #stpatricksday #GuinnessSixNations #irishtradmusic
Wow, what a great first “Paint & Booze” session last night! Big thanks to all of you who came, we hope you enjoyed it! And mahoosive thanks to Dawn Borthwick for hosting! See you at the next one! Keep an eye on here for details! #battlepub #lovebattle #bullinnbattle #localpub #1066country #visit1066country #goodvibes #battlehighstreet #paintandbooze #painting #dawnborthwick #painting
Lots of fab new wooden coat hook boards in stock now … and posting this really just because the yellow actually makes my heart happy … it’s pretty foggy out there right now, but I need to trust my weather app which is promising no rain for days … come and have a gander round the shoppe, if you haven’t been for a while (or ever before) lots has changed and we’ve got gorgeous colourful new-ness too … we serve delicious @beansmitten coffee (hot chocolate, tea, chai, turmeric) and homemade traybakes … you are welcome to sit and chat, drink, work, stare into space, play backgammon or cards, knit and browse … everyone welcome always #colour #colourjoy #everyonewelcome #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #shopkeeper #shopindependent #vintage #reclaimed #eco #battle #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
EDIT: WE HAVE FILLED THIS SLOT VERY QUICKLY! PROBLEM SOLVED! Hi Folks! Just got word our live band for this Saturday night can't make it. We could have a rest, as we have some great music lined up for the rest for the month, but....... we bloody love live music!! So, if any of our wonderful local talent can fill the slot, and make it on Saturday, email us at [email protected] or message us on here! Cheers all! #lovebattle #visit1066country #supportlocal #localpub #visitbattle #livemusicvenue #livemusicpub #goodvibes #1066country #livemusicvenue #battlehighstreet
SPECIAL ROOM DEAL! For the month of March, any guests booking at least 3 nights will get an extra night for FREE! The best way to book is to go to our website for the cheapest rates, and to get this special deal! It is not available on any other booking sites we use. https://smokingbullinn.com/book-a-room/ We would be grateful if you can spread the word and share this with friends and family! #bandbbattle #bedandbreakfastbattle #localpub #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #visit1066country #lovebattle #supportlocal
You all loved her last time she had to make a second comeback ! Katie Wilson is back by popular demand with her Amazing Amy Winehouse tribute. So book Friday 15th march at 7:30 pm in your diary folkes because you’re not going to want to miss this ! #livemusicvenue #livemusicfridays #amywinehousetribute #singer #musicgigs #localpubs #battletown #battlehighstreet #localales #harveysbitter #bottledbeer #shots #lagerbeer #spiritsoflife #cocktails
Posted @withregram • bullinnbattle OUR NEXT QUIZ NIGHT AT THE BULL! A local businessman and resident of Battle, and all round good egg, Leigh Bennett, is participating in the Malawi School Build event organised by The Tongole Foundation. In May, he will be heading to Nkhotakota in Malawi for 14 days to help strip back and rebuild one of the local primary school classrooms. Their goal is to create water-tight, clean facilities for primary school children. This project is very close to his heart and believes that every child deserves a safe and conducive learning environment. Unfortunately, many schools in Nkhotakota lack proper infrastructure, making it difficult for children to focus on their education. By improving the classroom conditions, we can provide these children with a better chance at success. To book a table for the quiz please contact the pub in the usual way. Many thanks! #1066country #localpub #visit1066country #visitbattle #battlehighstreet #battlepub #goodvibes #lovebattle #visit1066country #battlepub #charity #tongolefoundation #Malawi #fundraiser #fundraising #quiznight #quiz
Hi folks! LIVE MUSIC ALERT!! 🎸 This Saturday we have the pleasure of welcoming back the lovely guys from The Big Blue! Stuart and his band always deliver a marvellous evening of rock and blues classics! If you haven’t seen them before, you must come down. Music normally starts about 8.30/9.00. Kitchen is open from 5.30pm, so come grab a bite first, and then sit back and enjoy! 🍔🍟🌶️ #1066country #visit1066country #battlehighstreet #livemusicvenue #bullinnbattle #lovebattle #localpub #supportlocal #visitbattle #battlepub #goodvibes #burgers #livemusicpub
Come and celebrate the lack of rain in our sunny shoppe today…Grab a free tote bag if you spend over £30, check out our new fabulous DickieBird scented candles, have a coffee, a slice of ginger cake and a browse (we also have a guest-starring shopkeeper for the first hour or two)…So many reasons to visit #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #springsunshine #sunshineaftertherain #locallyroasted #homemade #quirky #independentshop #shopkeeper #visitbattle #battle #battlehighstreet #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore
A Shiny Happy Brass Buddha to balance out a very soggy day at the shop. Several more dotted about the place, come and have a poke about. #brass #buddha #battlehighstreet #1066 #forsale #thebonery #abundance #forage
Oooh, finding it quite hard to keep up the sunny happy vibes in this grey drizzly wetness … anyone else?! The shoppe is colourful and bright though, of course, full of goodies perfect for presents and Mother’s Day which. Is just around the corner … come and have a browse if you can bare to brave the rain! #colour #bright #colourjoy #neon #spring #daffodils #mothersday #february #shopsmall #shoplife #shoplocal #shopindie #shopindependent #battle #battlehighstreet #visitbattle #dickiebird #dickiebirdhomestore