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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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"Very good"
5/6
Lisa R.10 months ago · 1 review

Really good food, lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly & helpful

"Very good"
5/6
Eileen G.a year ago · 2 reviews

Have been here before and made a Bee line again to celebrate my birthday. We sat in the vaulted dining area which is cosy and intimate and has amazing history. The food here is fantastic. Beautifully presented, good sized portions and full of flavour. There is plenty of choice on the menu but we were too full for pudding. The venue was busy and there’s a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place. We look forward to our next visit.

"Average"
3/6
Diane A.a year ago · 1 review

It was very busy. Staff forgot to come back to order sweet and coffee. Also they forgot the coffee we ordered but brought it once prompted and apologised. Disabled access could be better.

"Excellent"
6/6
David G.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely food then the staff were amazing as my uncle passed out. Thanks to all. Think it was a bad reaction to his shingles jab. I honestly thought he wasn’t coming around. Thanks for looking after him, putting him In recovery position and calling ambulance. . Thanks staff ❤️

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam m.a year ago · 2 reviews

Initially we were being seated in the Tunnel Room the tables were too close together we asked if we could go to another table and they moved us to Minstrel Room. It was perfect

"Average"
3/6
Andrew H.a year ago · 1 review

Rather quick to clear the table. So much so a drink was whilst my dining companion was still drinking. We sat in an almost empty room for 40 mins before our food arrived. Peas far too salty. Chips not only undercooked but not triple cooked (as per menu description). Vegan options 1 - the ice cream! The brownie dessert dry and no alcohol free wine on the wine list. On a positive note the crackers were supporting the Trussel Trust.

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

Lovely food and good friendly, and very efficient service. Nice surroundings

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

Lovely food and really nice surroundings, only spoiled by our table for two being hammed right next to the LOUDEST and most ostentatious 3 couples I have ever come across. "Oh shall we have fizz?" "Oh let's, it would be rude not not to" followed by raucous cackle

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie G.a year ago · 8 reviews

Wonderful food and attentive service. We had a little while to wait for our food, but it is Christmas and it wasn't a problem! We are regulars and will be back!!

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

Efficient service, friendly helpful staff and lovely food , good portion size

"Awful"
1/6
Paul M.a year ago · 1 review

Waited 1 hour for food while other tables who came in half an hour later were served at about the same time. No satisfactory explanation.

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa A.a year ago · 1 review

Warmly welcomed and shown to a lovely seating area. Pleasantly surprised at how busy it was resulting in a festive atmosphere. Prompt table service, good length of time left between courses. Not rushed. Food was amazing 10/10 and piping hot

"Not good "
2/6
Susan v.a year ago · 1 review

We ordered a side of cauliflower cheese it was burnt and dry and also one flouret was grey a sign It was rotten. Thankfully they removed that from our bill. Spoilt the meal for me as we were celebrating my birthday

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

We had a lovely meal and the food was great. The servers were attentive. There were two groups of women on the tables either side of us who were really loud so we couldn’t hear our conversation. This was in the tunnel room so if I was booking again I would ask not to be seated in there. It was also freezing cold in the room.

"Excellent"
6/6
Liz O.a year ago · 1 review

Enjoyed our drinks at the bar before moving to our table in the restaurant for 2pm. We had the 3-course Christmas lunch (lovely food - thank you chef) and moved back to a table in the bar (reserved for us as we hadn't finished our wine) and our table was needed for the next party at 5pm. If the ambiance hadn't been so good, we wouldn't have spent 3 hours over lunch! Well done Blackbird, we'll be back again soon.

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

Prompt service, polite and friendly staff. The place was very busy but staff were calm and professional. Dining room on the chilly side which is a shame as there were fires going in the bar.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul L.a year ago · 4 reviews

Very good food and attentive service from the staff would happily visit again

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

The bar was lovely and warm but where we were seated in the back dining area it was pretty chilly

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah S.a year ago · 2 reviews

Food was absolutely fantastic . Very noisy. However definitely recommend.

"Good"
4/6
Vivienne M.a year ago · 4 reviews

Food excellent, staff friendly and helpful but the restaurant felt cold. I hope it will be warmer for our next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela Y.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great friendly service, thank you. We will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth H.a year ago · 1 review

Wonderful experience. Food was perfectly cooked to order. Obviously not prepared food. The three of us had different meals and all were equally good. My husband is quite deaf but found it was not to difficult to have a conversation. We will certainly return.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard F.a year ago · 1 review

First time visit Lovely food and the service was tremendous.

"Average"
3/6
Judith G.a year ago · 1 review

Nice pub and good food but service from the floor manager was poor to non existent.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela B.a year ago · 1 review

Varied choices. My dish of monkfish, shrimp and mussels was delicious and my sister haddock and chips fresh and tasty.

"Excellent"
6/6
joan l.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service. Great food. Lovely wine All in a warm, welcoming environment. Little suggestion - need to free up the 2 disabled parking spaces currently housing 2 seating areas

"Very good"
5/6
Nick B.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely food, ambience and service. Delicious Sunday lunch with every meat to choose from. Thanks guys see you again soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Donna R.a year ago · 2 reviews

I’ve never been to the Blackbird but it was Fabulous! Venue amazing, food out of this world and staff 2nd to none. We will be back!

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

Fabulous atmosphere, fabulous staff = happy customers. Very good food, wine and coffee 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Maureen M.a year ago · 1 review

A lovely cosy pub and staff were so friendly. Food was amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola H.a year ago · 2 reviews

Amazing food. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Beth A.a year ago · 1 review

Absolutely unreal Sunday dinner! Couldn’t fault it and it was even nicer than the last time we came which I didn’t think was possible. Staff amazing too! Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Susan S.a year ago · 3 reviews

Lovely food for lunchtime. Staff friendly & polite. Good atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Aysha H.a year ago · 1 review

Fab food and lovely atmosphere. Staff super friendly. Great evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christie P.a year ago · 3 reviews

Stunning food as usual, the Blackbird never disappoints. X x

"Very good"
5/6
Roger G.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent evening. Good food and service. Will go again before Christmas

"Good"
4/6
Deborah k.a year ago · 1 review

Good quality food limited menu on a Sunday though I'm not a one for Sunday roasts But there was a couple of other choices to be had No vegan puddings

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth W.a year ago · 1 review

Had a delicious Sunday Lunch. Everything was cooked to perfection and the food was lovely and hot. Will be back!

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

Pork was a little tough and could have done with cooking longer and there was no crackling. Lamb was excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne S.a year ago · 1 review

Food, service, atmospheres and staff were all five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty B.a year ago · 1 review

Service was great and the food was of the same high standard

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

The food and service were excellent. Unfortunately I was feeling unwell. Will definitely go back

"Average"
3/6
Robert H.a year ago · 1 review

The space we were in was noisy and the acoustics wee such that you could clearly hear what was being said at other tables. The bar area is far better.

"Average"
3/6
Jude B.a year ago · 1 review

We went for lunch and took our dog. The lunch itself was fine but there wasn't enough room for us and our dog at the table we were allocated. Our dog is a lurcher so he couldn't fit under the table and we had a small table for two near the bar where people were passing by regularly. I felt our dog was a bit in the way which meant we couldn't really relax.

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

A fantastic Sunday lunch as was the service, will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Gavin Y.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely food & friendly staff. We will be back again, thanks.

"Good"
4/6
Vanessa R.a year ago · 1 review

There were 4 of us that went for Sunday lunch. Unfortunately we were sat next to the window when the sun (shouldn’t complain) was shining brightly in through the window, blinding 2 of us. The last time we visited, we had exactly the same thing. So next time I book I’ll request away from the window, although it’s be good gig the management to figure out a way to have a blind or something! The Sunday lunch food is very tasty and we were all happy with our turkey, chicken and lamb dinners on the whole. However, my turkey had way too much fat on it and we found a wire from a cleaning brush in the vegetables!! The team did apologies and took £15 off the bill for this. But could have been avoided. We do like the Blackbird, but these couple of things could be put right.

"Good"
4/6
Valerie F.a year ago · 1 review

Been before and knew what to expect. Very good overall.

"Very good"
5/6
Tony P.a year ago · 1 review

Wonderful ambience, outstanding service and food. Will definitely go back in the near future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joy G.a year ago · 1 review

Probably the best Sunday roast I’ve had starters were amazing too .. we had pink beef and wow it was so tender also the vegetables were first class we especially like the turnip … super huge tasty Yorkshire too .. keep it up Blackbird we will be back !

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