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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 (961)

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

961 reviews

5.3/6

961 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Julie I.a year ago · 1 review

Great food once again. Great service, friendly and polite A+

"Very good"
5/6
Julie C.a year ago · 1 review

As always, a lovely night out. The staff are friendly, service good, food great, what's not to like ?! Would happily recommend :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne R.a year ago · 1 review

Good food and excellent service good menu choice overall a very good experience

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. Great food and quick service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Vikki K.a year ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Food amazing & staff were fantastic. Sorry I didn’t get their names but the gentleman with the I pad when u went in & the young girl with the pony tail who served us on table 1. Other staff were polite & friendly. Will defiantly be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin H.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely venue, great ambience , good food, friendly helpful staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shannon D.a year ago · 6 reviews

Excellent food and service. Can’t wait to visit here again

"Excellent"
6/6
Shannon D.a year ago · 6 reviews

Excellent food and service. Can’t wait to return here again

"Very good"
5/6
John K.a year ago · 1 review

A little noisy and the tables quite close together , but a lovely meal. Great food.

"Not good "
2/6
SHAUN C.a year ago · 1 review

Bought in & reheated. A bit disapointing as it was aslo King Charles's coronation day & we wanted a decent meal to remember it by.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer C.a year ago · 1 review

Fantastic staff! They could not have been more helpful and made sure that my dairy intolerance was fully catered for. I’ll definitely be returning!

"Good"
4/6
Paul D.a year ago · 2 reviews

Nice meal very busy pub good atmosphere on a Saturday

"Average"
3/6
Donna T.a year ago · 1 review

Waited for almost an hour for food, looked like my chips had been the last in the basket as there were a lot of darker hard bits, disappointed as we have been before and was amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah D.a year ago · 3 reviews

A lovely lunch, in beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and excellent food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah D.a year ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, freindly staff and amazing food. Staff happy to help and moved us to a quieter part of the pub, as the bar was incredibly noisy.

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona H.a year ago · 1 review

Good service and good. Quite noisy. Chips amazing. Would definitely come back

"Very good"
5/6
Lynne D.a year ago · 1 review

Food and service amazing however our seating wasn’t brilliant a table for two near the busy entrance. I had requested a table for 4 in the restaurant on booking unfortunately 2 of our party had to cancel. I feel we were then moved to this unfavourable position so they could re assign the table that I’d requested.

"Good"
4/6
Kirsten M.a year ago · 1 review

Food was great, couldn’t fault the Sunday roasts. Service was slightly disappointing, the two young waitresses were a bit abrupt and seemed desperate to rush us out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. Would definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth W.a year ago · 3 reviews

Great service and a lovely meal. Very filling and tasty

"Average"
3/6
Tracy D.a year ago · 1 review

Not the best experience, having dined there on numerous occasions previously, was expecting better! The soup for starters was barely tepid and had little flavour, the Topside of beef, which we had ‘pink’ was impossible to cut, very chewy and totally tasteless, the only redeeming part of the meal was dessert, the apple crumble was delicious, as was the dark chocolate mousse! Might wait a while before we return!

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike R.a year ago · 1 review

Had a lovely evening, great food, drinks and service at the Blackbird

"Average"
3/6
Lee D.a year ago · 1 review

Meat on beef tough 3 servings sweet toffee pudding over cooked manager sorted it out hopefully just a1 off would go again

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.a year ago · 1 review

Great service, lovely ambiance & delicious Sunday roast. Definitely go again

"Very good"
5/6
Kate A.a year ago · 2 reviews

Had lunch for my birthday. We were taken straight to our table. Restaurant was full, was a bit noisy which did not affect me personally but my husband wears hearing aids and found it difficult to hear the conversation. The food was amazing, the fish were excellent as always. I had the coronation chicken ciabatta, which I think is new to the menu was amazing. All washed down with a free bottle of birthday Prosecco which was lovely. All in all a great lunch at our local. Well done team Mark, excellent service as a,ways.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie W.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food will visit again Beef noodle dish was amazing

"Very good"
5/6
Joan C.a year ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch. Very good range of veg. Everything cooked to perfection.

"Good"
4/6
Peter H.a year ago · 1 review

Food and service very good. Seating too close to others. Cut visit short because of this.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carolyn D.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service and food ! Only thing I didnt get a choice of where my table was on the online booking as there is bar or restaurant

"Average"
3/6
Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

Poor table. This had the feel of an extra table stuffed in to accommodate two more. It was poorly placed and uncomfortable. I would rather they had called us and changed our time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle B.a year ago · 1 review

Superb Sunday lunch, lots of choice and all super fresh

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael P.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent Sunday dinner... fast service couldn't fault it at all

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise H.2 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful food, drinks and lovely staff, can’t fault service thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Anthony G.2 years ago · 1 review

An excellent gastro pub experience. All our meals were delicious and the chef has a real eye for detail. Well cooked food with some nice thoughtful touches above the ordinary.

"Excellent"
6/6
Eileen G.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food in a lovely building. High standards of service. Good atmosphere. Would recommend.

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Long delay at being served from starter to main. Stone bass was slightly over cooked. It was good but not amazing. Also very busy in bar so very noisy in downstairs dining area as 4 of our party have hearing difficulties so hard to have a conversation. Slightly disappointed.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul C.2 years ago · 1 review

Christmas meet up with my 2 sons . Excellent food, friendly service in lovely location

"Excellent"
6/6
XXXXX X.2 years ago · 1 review

I had fish and chips. The fish was so fresh and the batter so light, delicious. Staff helpful and friendly. So lucky to have the Blackbird on my doorstep

"Very good"
5/6
Pat J.2 years ago · 1 review

Had the steak pie meal wow it was wonderful lots of filling Great pastry. Red wine sauce gorgeous. Will be booking for next week. Thank you .

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie G.2 years ago · 7 reviews

Beautiful decorations inside and out, attentive service and great food. Just what we wanted on a cold winter's day!

"Very good"
5/6
Val B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely meal catching up with friends, warm atmosphere and great service.

"Very good"
5/6
Judith O.2 years ago · 1 review

The whole experience was lovely and the staff are always cheery

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

We booked a table as this is a popular restaurant/pub. Many gluten free options available. Service was very good with the manager very aware of our choices and giving information . Staff very attentive. Food was delicious and dessert beautifully presented. Value for money.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely food and good service. Shame about the big dogs!

"Excellent"
6/6
David I.2 years ago · 1 review

We really enjoyed our visit to the Blackbird Inn, the service, food was amazing. Would definitely go back again.

"Good"
4/6
Gail S.2 years ago · 1 review

Food very good. Service needs improving. Young staff need training. Very pleasant but room was noisy and hot and not relaxing.

"Very good"
5/6
Jeffrey G.2 years ago · 1 review

A bit of a lengthy wait of about thirty odd minutes for main meal, when it did arrive nice presentation, fresh and hot, and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done chef and staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Leah W.2 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was amazing as usual and the setting is great, the drinks kept flowing was a great night out

"Excellent"
6/6
Trish R.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Good as always. Warm & cosy on a cold moght

"Average"
3/6
Mala J.2 years ago · 1 review

The gluten free menu leaves much to be desired - totally uninspired- fish over cooked and very limp salad. Poor choices. No desert but the boring ice cream or cream brûlée- sick of them! Sorry but won’t be back in a hurry.

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