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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 (1,272)

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

1,272 reviews

5.3/6

1,272 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Vikki Y.9 months ago · 1 review

The welcome and the service was so friendly and food was lovely

"Very good"
5/6
Janice H.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food along with great customer service. Always a good visit

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner9 months ago · 1 review

Lush food, we sat upstairs which was lovely and quiet. Good service. Going back on wednesday

"Excellent"
6/6
Sioban W.9 months ago · 1 review

Lovely pub with amazing food and attentive service from all of the staff

"Very good"
5/6
John K.9 months ago · 4 reviews

Excellent service, some of the food disappointing. Very busy, noisy, but it was a Sat evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Liz H.9 months ago · 3 reviews

Atmospheric restaurant in a pub. Really good food and excellent service.

"Very good"
5/6
Heather G.9 months ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant and very nice service…..the food is always tasty and well presented

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner9 months ago · 1 review

Easy to book ,very clean ,good parking pleasant staff ,good value for money ,food was lovely with a menu choice

"Very good"
5/6
Laura M.9 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, quick service and good quality ingredients and portion sizes if you like a big Sunday dinner. Very prompt with service.

"Very good"
5/6
Brian C.9 months ago · 1 review

Staff were really friendly and helpful. Service was prompt and efficient and the food was excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Zoe Y.9 months ago · 1 review

Food was great. The lamb was really nice and cooked well… beef was a little chewy but still really nice

"Very good"
5/6
Leigh M.9 months ago · 1 review

We had a lovely celebration meal at the Blackbird Inn.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barbara P.9 months ago · 1 review

Brilliant, most enjoyable. Nice atmosphere, & lovely restaurant. Food excellent. Staff friendly & efficient.

"Excellent"
6/6
Moira O.9 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food, served by charming staff. Very efficient, will definitely be back. The young waitress (blonde with glasses) was so polite and cheerful, nothing was too much trouble !

"Very good"
5/6
Marion H.9 months ago · 1 review

Great service. Friendly staff. Lovely food! Will certainly come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael Y.9 months ago · 3 reviews

Superb: a great experience as always! Amazing Sunday lunch, the best in the North East

"Excellent"
6/6
Mr S.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Great food, excellent service. Will definitely be back. Lovely old building.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brenda L.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Great service at the Blackbird, along with really nice food which is reasonably priced, and served in a timely manner.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary S.9 months ago · 6 reviews

Wait was ok and was told a slight delay as busy, but definitely worth the wait 😊 Staff great and very helpful!

"Very good"
5/6
David S.9 months ago · 1 review

Relaxed dining experience with well above average pub food. Been a few times and looking forward to returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carole A.9 months ago · 1 review

Excellent menu, very friendly staff! Good quality food! Beautiful surroundings. V clean toilets too!

"Very good"
5/6
Kieran F.9 months ago · 1 review

It was my wife's birthday, but clearly there was also a large (noisy) birthday party. Much better two years ago, for our 25th anniversary - but we have happy memories of the Blackbird, and we are local.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

Really enjoyable evening. Food spot on and service exemplary. will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

Really enjoyable evening. Food spot on and service exemplary. will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

A realy enjoyable evening in no small part facilitated by great service and food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

A realy enjoyable evening in no small part facilitated by great service and food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

very convenial. Service was timely and all staff very pleasant and helpful. Food spot on.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 41 reviews

very convenial. Service was timely and all staff very pleasant and helpful. Food spot on.

"Very good"
5/6
Linda P.10 months ago · 2 reviews

No problems at all service , food everything was great

"Very good"
5/6
Linda P.10 months ago · 2 reviews

No problems at all service , food everything was great

"Very good"
5/6
Gordon H.10 months ago · 1 review

From the time we came in to the we left service was excellent and the food was great

"Very good"
5/6
Ken M.10 months ago · 1 review

Everything was good, no complaints, nice food and prompt service.

"Excellent"
6/6
michelle p.10 months ago · 1 review

Service was amazing with food too steak cooked to perfection

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann G.10 months ago · 1 review

There were three of us for lunch and found everything was brilliant . The food was tasty and generous and the staff especially the waitress were excellent. Would highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine W.10 months ago · 1 review

Everything was really good and we will be back However I did have the parma ham and melon starter that seemed to be minus the Parma ham? The waiting staff didn't have a clue why ? The head waiter ? ...offered us a refund which was really nice . All in all nice afternoon, good food and pleasent staff . thanks Cath

"Very good"
5/6
Moya C.10 months ago · 1 review

My first visit and certainly not my last. Food excellent, service and staff extremely efficient and helpful. Being a Sunday and very busy this did not impinge on service or waiting time. Very easy to book on line.

"Very good"
5/6
Jerry L.10 months ago · 3 reviews

Good food and drinks, reasonable prices and a convivial atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael F.10 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service . Really good on the gluten free side of things too

"Average"
3/6
Maurice M.10 months ago · 1 review

Not as good as our last visit such a shame

"Very good"
5/6
Meidbin L.10 months ago · 1 review

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

"Very good"
5/6
Diane P.10 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.10 months ago · 13 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary S.10 months ago · 6 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.10 months ago · 39 reviews

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

"Good"
4/6
Julie T.10 months ago · 2 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
Marianne B.10 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathryn S.10 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely lunch efficient staff thank you enjoyed our visit today

"Average"
3/6
Kate S.10 months ago · 2 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
Gillian W.10 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.10 months ago · 1 review

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

"Good"
4/6
karen h.10 months ago · 1 review

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

"Very good"
5/6
Katie T.10 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice M.10 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.10 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.

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