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The Blackbird Inn
The Blackbird Inn Reviews

The Blackbird Inn

British, European

Dishes priced around£14

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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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"Average"
3/6
Maurice M.3 months ago · 1 review

Not as good as our last visit such a shame

"Very good"
5/6
Meidbin L.3 months ago · 1 review

Good service and delicious Sunday lunch. Meat very nice although turnip over cooked.

"Very good"
5/6
Diane P.3 months ago · 1 review

Staff were amazing, food was beautiful. Don't believe in dogs allowed in an eating area, as there were 3 dogs at 2 tables next to us.

"Very good"
5/6
Carol W.3 months ago · 8 reviews

Nice pub. Nice food. Great staff. Good parking. Definitely worth a visit

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary S.3 months ago · 5 reviews

As usual great food, great service and must for any local!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.3 months ago · 14 reviews

After a mix up with the table which was rectified quickly another gorgeous meal.

"Good"
4/6
Julie T.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Great atmosphere, prompt service and very good food. Senior management were not so friendly.

"Very good"
5/6
Marianne B.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely location, great staff, chilled afternoon dining thank you .

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathryn S.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely lunch efficient staff thank you enjoyed our visit today

"Average"
3/6
Kate S.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Good service and nice vibe. Food sadly not so great.

"Very good"
5/6
Gillian W.3 months ago · 2 reviews

There were a few choices of meat for the Sunday lunch. It was good value. When it arrived, it was presented really well. The veg were served in sharing dishes & there was a good variety. Condiments were offered and delivered quickly. The staff are well trained and attentive. We didn't have pud as we were full. Highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
Christine A.3 months ago · 1 review

Relaxing lunch. Staff were great and polite. Will visit again soon.

"Good"
4/6
karen h.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely waiting staff, very ettentive to our needs, lovely premises 👍

"Very good"
5/6
Katie T.3 months ago · 1 review

Always a pleasurable experience. Good food and service. Friendly and efficient staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice M.3 months ago · 1 review

Prompt service, friendly and attentive staff. Food very tasty and piping hot. Good value for money

"Very good"
5/6
Terry C.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely table for 6. Attentive service. Great food. Waited a little long but it was a busy Saturday evening. All in all super.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine / Jamie W.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely lunch - very attentive service from several members of the Blackbird team - never disappointed here!

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise H.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Excellent Sunday lunch in a lovely pub restaurant. Looking forward to visiting again.

"Very good"
5/6
Lyn S.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great service would definitely recommend trying here,

"Very good"
5/6
Elaine -.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday lunch with great service and wonderful desserts. Will definitely be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Marc W.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Loved it, we will definitely go back. From start to finish it was a great experience. Food was fantastic and we all really enjoyed it. Waiting staff were friendly and quick. The Tunnel room was lovely too. We enjoyed it that much we then went into the bar for a drink that was also very good. The food was well worth the price and if you haven't been before, you should go.

"Excellent"
6/6
Judith M.4 months ago · 16 reviews

Super food lovely staff can't fault anything Will continue to go back

"Excellent"
6/6
James F.4 months ago · 1 review

Food was amazing, staff were fantastic Thankyou so much XxxX

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

Nice lunch, and good service from polite efficient staff. Well recommended.

"Average"
3/6
john p.4 months ago · 2 reviews

The menu handy been updated on their website so 2 of our intended food choices weren’t available.

"Good"
4/6
Martyn T.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Been a few times, always really good. Most of the food was great but the Lamb rump we ordered was very tough. Shame, everything else was great. Nice atmosphere and staff very attentive and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Diane D.4 months ago · 1 review

Visited for lunch today, fantastic meal, food and service were first class. Dining area was lovely and staff were very accommodating to our young grandchildren. I couldn’t fault it and we will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine B.4 months ago · 1 review

Good was fabulous - lamb rump , steak and ale pie were first rate. Followed by an excellent Bakewell tart for dessert. All made for a perfect birthday celebration meal. Service excellent and dog friendly arrangements were much appreciated. Definitely worth a return visit. Many thanks

"Good"
4/6
Colin H.4 months ago · 1 review

Very good and always consistent pub. The food is above average pub grub with great service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony C.4 months ago · 1 review

Excellent quality food and great service from the friendly staff.

"Good"
4/6
mandie g.4 months ago · 1 review

The sticky toffee pud was lovely. The service was great

"Very good"
5/6
Susan B.4 months ago · 1 review

Staff very friendly Fish pie was amazing, well worth the wait

"Very good"
5/6
JASON J.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely venue. Food was gorgeous. Great service. Id definitely go back .

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan D.4 months ago · 1 review

Beautiful food. Fabulous service. Waitress was excellent. Would definitely recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Stan M.4 months ago · 3 reviews

Everything was excellent from ordering to the finish,nothing was a trouble to them amazing staff

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie G.4 months ago · 8 reviews

Really relaxing evening which was only marred by the delay in bringing our starter (40 mins wait) and no-one letting us know chef had had an accident with it!! I thought that as a gesture of goodwill, it would have been taken off our bill at the end of the meal, but not on this occasion. Otherwise, food was delicious and service pretty good. A smile would have been appreciated and why The Blackbird doesn't pour the wine for its customers any more, I don't know. Minor issues, but which make a big difference. We will return, but it would be great if notice could be taken of my comments, as we've been customers for many years. Many thanks!

"Excellent"
6/6
Carol W.4 months ago · 8 reviews

Good friendly service. Good food. Good value. Good parking facility too👍

"Average"
3/6
Paul D.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was not up to usual standard, no-one came near to take our order. We did feel ignored, and it felt like the Manager was on his day off. Customers arrived on the next table with a dog that barked and yelped continuously. They continued to sit at the table and could not pacify the dog. (Note we are dog owners). The noise was unacceptable and no staff member came near. The food was good. Sadly we will not be in a hurry to return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Marc D.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food and friendly service. Always enjoy coming here the pub is charming and the meals excellent in both quality and presentation. Good wines and cask ales too.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

Good food whilst sitting in the sunshine. Just lovely today

"Very good"
5/6
JOHN W.4 months ago · 1 review

Atmospheric, historical restaurant dating back to the 16th century.. Excellent Sunday lunch. Good presentation and very tasty food. Service was really efficient and attentive. Definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty B.4 months ago · 1 review

The Sunday lunch was very good and the rhubarb cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding went down really well. Staff were very friendly and helpful and managed to fit us onto a larger table when it was very busy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil J.5 months ago · 1 review

This was our first visit to The Blackbird and we enjoyed everything about it. The room we were seated in was beautiful, the staff really efficient, friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We will definitely come again.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela P.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and good value. Restaurant is quaint and atmospheric but its design does make it a little noisy and echoey. It was quieter in the bar area although there were more people. Would definitely return

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret F.5 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, fabulous patient staff, great afternoon all round . Would definitely come afain

"Excellent"
6/6
Violet W.5 months ago · 1 review

When for lunch with a friend. First time I ve been. Lovely staff and food. Will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Diane C.5 months ago · 1 review

Exceptionally friendly and polite staff who went the extra mile. Gluten and dairy free foods available with no hastle. Staff knowledgable about combined allergies- breath of fresh air!!! Food great nice and hot prompt service. Great lunch

"Good"
4/6
Karen H.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We were made to feel very welcome, the atmosphere was great, but it took 40 minutes from placing our order to receiving our food. Other tables were also clearly getting anxious about the wait. The food was delicious but it needs to come out faster.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joan M.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Food was delicious, service excellent, we will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Ewan B.5 months ago · 1 review

Lovely evening Meal, food was exceptional as ever. Servucebwas great. It was busy, so glad we booked online

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