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The Blackbird Inn
The Blackbird Inn Reviews

The Blackbird Inn

British, European

Dishes priced around£14

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Reviews of The Blackbird Inn (1,088)

Read what people think about The Blackbird Inn. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Blackbird Inn before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Blackbird Inn and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

1,088 reviews

5.3/6

1,088 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Carolyn L.4 years ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic found the fact outdoor seated tables had to queue at bar to order blocking doorway

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry K.4 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic effort by the staff made it such a good experience We had drinks and food Flatbread with beef burrito and Moroccan lamb were superb really good food and a great all round experience despite the restrictions I have used this pub for over 25 years and will still keep on going

"Very good"
5/6
Pam R.4 years ago · 1 review

4 days after lock down opening, the blackbird showed care and attention to rules around reopening. The food and service was very good , a little slow but as you would expect as everything was waitress service. Well done to all the staff.

"Very good"
5/6
J h W.4 years ago · 1 review

Very pleasant visit. Look forward to return of our usual menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Donna G.4 years ago · 1 review

Staff dealing with the new normal brilliantly, well organised and still managing to maintain a lovely atmosphere. Sunday lunch fab as always. Well done Blackbird

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie H.4 years ago · 1 review

Excellent very well organised all social distancing measures were there! Food as good as ever

"Very good"
5/6
John U.4 years ago · 2 reviews

First night after lockdown, busy outside but good food and well organised already

"Excellent"
6/6
John G.5 years ago · 1 review

Table service for the bar on a Friday night..can’t be bad!

"Very good"
5/6
Liberty P.5 years ago · 7 reviews

Was a great atmosphere and the food was great will be coming back here

"Excellent"
6/6
Vivienne M.5 years ago · 4 reviews

We had a lovely lunch. Staff were excellent. Warm and cosy surroundings and atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
XXXXX X.5 years ago · 1 review

A great mid-week lunch at the Blackbird. Recommend the Tasty cottage pie and the mince and dumplings, perfect. 😀

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam m.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Once again a lovely evening and meal. Food was gorgeous

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Went for Sunday lunch for the first time it was gorgeous will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Neal W.5 years ago · 1 review

Simply Excellent. The staff were exceptional! Highly recommended for great pub grub!

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven B.5 years ago · 1 review

Throughly enjoyed our visit today, Excellent service and food and staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah r.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service and atmosphere, food delicious and well presented, we’ll definitely return

"Excellent"
6/6
David R.5 years ago · 8 reviews

We had a great time, you are always made to feel like a special guest

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy C.5 years ago · 2 reviews

excellent quality sunday lunch and service in a good atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Sandra T.5 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was great as usual but made a booking for the restaurant and was then sat in bar area which was really noisy and we couldn’t hear each other plus the seating arrangements were uncomfortable for six people - it slightly spoilt the evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael G.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food and service - as usual! We’ll definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Glyn J.5 years ago · 1 review

Quite possibly the best fillet steak I've ever had! Never had anything but top notch food when we've been here.

"Excellent"
6/6
James R.5 years ago · 1 review

Food is excellent cooked to perfection and lots of it. Well worth every penny best Sunday lunch in the area.

"Very good"
5/6
Geoff S.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was delightful and service was great. There were a couple of cheeky chappies at the bar fooling around but they were harmless. There was a woman cackling really loudly.

"Very good"
5/6
Philip P.5 years ago · 2 reviews

A great Sunday lunch with good food as usual and service

"Very good"
5/6
Susan P.5 years ago · 1 review

We were indecisive customers, the event being an 86th birthday but the staff were very patient with us. The food was of a good quality, good portion size and well presented. Excellent menu choice. Very good coffee.

"Very good"
5/6
lesley s.5 years ago · 1 review

Cosy restaurant. Amazing food and lovely service and great atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Marie B.5 years ago · 1 review

Easy parking, a warm welcome on arrival, great food and service.

"Very good"
5/6
Trevor A.5 years ago · 1 review

Another good night spent at the Blackbird. Food was excellent and service good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty L.5 years ago · 1 review

Never been in before & had a lovely time Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
David S.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent, needed chips with Valentines Steak. Steak must have Chips!!!

"Good"
4/6
Tom G.5 years ago · 1 review

Good visit but a bit disappointed in the menu, thought there would be a bit more to choose from. But we enjoyed what we had as both dishes were perfectly cooked. Dessert, white chocolate and coconut bomb, was a bit sickly and we could not finish it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim W.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Always enjoy a meal at The Blackbird. Consistent quality gives you confidence it’ll be a nice evening.

"Average"
3/6
Debbie R.5 years ago · 1 review

Nice place However the Sunday roast was nothing special The meat was tough and very little amount Vegetables were rock hard I like veg not soft but it was ridiculous Plus no salt in the veg The roasters were practically like boiled potatoes Had much better Will not return for Sunday lunch However nice staff And place

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith F.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic atmosphere great pub food and fun staff well done

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah H.5 years ago · 3 reviews

great food and service, as always. Happy to recommend. Never falls short.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah H.5 years ago · 3 reviews

great meal and service as always. an easy venue to recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
angela l.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was good the restaurant has a great atmosphere The service was friendly and efficient

"Very good"
5/6
Elizbeth B.5 years ago · 1 review

It is Excellent service and food, we will be back soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth M.5 years ago · 1 review

Very good service and nicely presented. Would go again for sunday lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amanda C.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere, very friendly staff, little bit of a wait however it was heaving so we didn't mind

"Very good"
5/6
Chris J.5 years ago · 1 review

Nice warm friendly atmosphere with lovely traditional food. Also great staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nina K.5 years ago · 2 reviews

A lovely cosy pub, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. We all really enjoyed our food/drinks and will definately be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great night as usual We will be back very soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela M.5 years ago · 6 reviews

An enjoyable evening...service was great, food lovely, with good choice to cater for all choices. We were last to leave but at no time made to feel that we had to go. Noise levels were quite high but that was because the restaurant was full and everyone was enjoying themselves.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry S.5 years ago · 1 review

First time here and it won’t be my last. Food and service were great.

"Very good"
5/6
Eugene M.5 years ago · 1 review

our guests had the burger but it look dry though they said it was OK. The bacon in it looked very tough. My pasta though was brilliant and Jy husband's duck delicious and cooked to perfection.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma L.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely meal and great service cant wait to come back

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony S.5 years ago · 1 review

Stopped here for Sunday lunch on our way down to Newcastle. An excellent meal and quick service despite the pub being very busy. Would certainly come again. Thanks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah S.5 years ago · 13 reviews

Fantastic food as always. Big portions though. Excellent choice of gin

"Good"
4/6
Chris H.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service and ambiance, food ok but lamb a little tough

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