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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 (1,396)

Read what people think about The Blackbird Inn! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.3/6

1,396 reviews

5.3/6

1,396 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Very good"
5/6
Lisa A.15 hours ago · 2 reviews

Birthday celebration Awesome food Great choice Feathered beef was amazing

New"Very good"
5/6
Eleanor M.16 hours ago · 1 review

Staff great my husband is disabled and was assisted by staff. Been a few times now and have never been disappointed. Food is very good. Clean plates every time.

New"Good"
4/6
John H.2 days ago · 3 reviews

Very busy place. Had to ask for a glass to be served with a bottle. Sunday lunch was served quickly. Food was plentiful. Pork and turkey were tastier than the beef, vegetables tender. Tables were cleaned as soon as vacated. Friendly staff, catered well with family parties.

New"Good"
4/6
Susan W.6 days ago · 1 review

We had the Turkey dinner all very nice But was the Turkey cooked today -,it was a bit dry Texture as if it had been reheated.

New"Good"
4/6
Bernard C.10 days ago · 1 review

The service was prompt and very friendly . The food was good and reasonable value for money Our group of 4 had an enjoyable time .

New"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.10 days ago · 48 reviews

A pre-Christmas evening. while we didn't opt for the festive menu, there were plenty of new festive offerings on the 'standard' menu to enjoy.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.10 days ago · 48 reviews

A pre-Christmas evening. while we didn't opt for the festive menu, there were plenty of new festive offerings on the 'standard' menu to enjoy.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Eve G.12 days ago · 1 review

Close to airport , great venue for a meal especially early evening when the airport is dead!

New"Excellent"
6/6
Mike L.13 days ago · 1 review

Lovely meal with friends in pleasant surroundings. Would definitely recommend

New"Very good"
5/6
Gail M.13 days ago · 1 review

Nice cozy atmosphere and lovely big Sunday lunch. Would come back

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.15 days ago · 48 reviews

very enjoyable evening. food and service really excellent. could not have been better

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.15 days ago · 48 reviews

very enjoyable evening. food and service really excellent. could not have been better

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner19 days ago · 1 review

Lovely surroundings, attentive staff and lovely food. We will be returning.

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret H.20 days ago · 1 review

Food was lovely. Nice atmosphere with Xmas decorations. Staff were very friendly and helpful re getting vouchers.

"Very good"
5/6
Hannah L.20 days ago · 1 review

Food and service were both excellent. Thank you for this.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven C.21 days ago · 1 review

Great service and excellent food as always! We will be back again soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner21 days ago · 1 review

The decor and feel was lovely Very inviting Would definitely return

"Excellent"
6/6
Leanne H.21 days ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely delicious. Knowledgeable about gluten free. Excellent attentive service with a smile.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner21 days ago · 1 review

A fantastic quaint gem of a place. Amazing staff, exceptional food and the price for the quality of the food was perfect. I have been several times and will continue to do so.

"Very good"
5/6
Gary S.a month ago · 7 reviews

As usual, we couldn’t really fault it ! Staff great and attentive, food always amazing and atmosphere was relaxed . only slight hiccup was got out dessert order wrong but very quickly sorted… 5*

"Average"
3/6
Susan P.a month ago · 2 reviews

Nice restaurant good service had Sunday lunch the beef was very tough seemed to be processed the rest of the dinner was nice

"Good"
4/6
Susan J.a month ago · 1 review

Too much food did not like the way vege was served. Not enough gravy would prefer it served in gravy boat. But overall food was good

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Dinera month ago · 1 review

Lovely traditional pub with a cosy feel on a cold winter day.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel W.a month ago · 1 review

A lovely place to meet up with a great atmosphere, helpful staff and very good food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Dinera month ago · 1 review

Lovely upstairs dining room: great ambience, food and service. Will definitely come again.

"Very good"
5/6
Russell B.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely place, lovely menu, lovely Christmas decorations. Will definitely be returning regularly.

"Good"
4/6
Fiona W.a month ago · 1 review

Not a great deal of choice in menu, but what we had was good, apart from one member of our party who's vegetables were very undercooked and thus inedible.

"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn S.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent service and delicious food. Will be booking again soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy G.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely meal, beef noodles I had were amazing, so flavoursome and what my colleague had also looked delicious. We will be back

"Very good"
5/6
Betty H.a month ago · 2 reviews

Excellent lunch in beautiful old building with friendly, helpful staff.

"Very good"
5/6
David T.a month ago · 2 reviews

We were late . . . . Rang the restaurant, and they were great. Very accommodating, despite it being our fault. Food is very good, especially with a gluten free menu with plenty of choice. And that's why we go back to the Blackbird.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael Y.a month ago · 4 reviews

Incredible as always. Food amazing: service amazing: value amazing: a banker of a restaurant

"Very good"
5/6
Ian H.a month ago · 1 review

lively for a Saturday lunchtime, good choice of menu and the kids menu is in a very child friendly format.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kim F.a month ago · 1 review

Fantastic meal celebrating my husband's birthday, the food and wine top class.

"Very good"
5/6
Malcome D.a month ago · 3 reviews

Good meal with plenty of veg that hadn’t been overcooked. Very friendly service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carrie W.a month ago · 1 review

Really pleasant evening. Food was delicious and service excellent. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie H.a month ago · 1 review

Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Very nice attentive server. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Josephine P.a month ago · 1 review

Very tasty, second time in month and as good the second time !

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline G.a month ago · 1 review

The welcome, staff, and food were all outstanding. Well done to the whole team!

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.a month ago · 48 reviews

one of our group was late, due to gas works back home, but The Blackbird coped with that no problem.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.a month ago · 48 reviews

one of our group was late, due to gas works back home, but The Blackbird coped with that no problem.

"Good"
4/6
Pat T.2 months ago · 1 review

Food and service excellent as always but the pub was cold and the table we were sat at (13 in the bar) was very drafty.

"Not good "
2/6
Andy B.2 months ago · 1 review

Quantity over quality. Poor service. Staff were rushed and inattentive. We’ve cancelled our booking for Christmas after this last meal and booked somewhere else.

"Very good"
5/6
Julie S.2 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, great atmosphere although a little warm and a few flies as room was so warm. Will definitely return portion size was amazing

"Average"
3/6
Ross P.2 months ago · 1 review

Food generally not as good as previous. Vegetables undercooked. Cauliflower cheese hard, with very little cheese. ( ordered two - only got one) Turkey not tender.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gareth G.2 months ago · 1 review

Great staff fitting us in when incorrectly booked, great food and atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret P.2 months ago · 1 review

Great service, really delicious food. Helpful staff who even provided 3 spoons for one dessert!!

"Very good"
5/6
Pool D.2 months ago · 1 review

Good food, really friendly staff and great local beer choice

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 2 reviews

Panna cotta dessert looked amazing and tasted delicious. Maybe a little less gelatine in the lime jelly

"Average"
3/6
David R.2 months ago · 9 reviews

Everything was ok, they were having some work done in the kitchen so a reduced menu. Everything we had was well prepared and tasted good

"Excellent"
6/6
Liz T.2 months ago · 1 review

The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were attentive. The Blackbird has a warm and welcoming atmosphere , which made this a lovely dining experience.

"Good"
4/6
Christine B.2 months ago · 1 review

Ideal for a quiet lunch with friends. Attentive friendly servers

"Not good "
2/6
Helen R.2 months ago · 1 review

Four of us went for tea. Ordered 1 large fish n chips 1 x medium, they arrived both exactly the same no large. 1 x burger with triple cooked chips, burger was rock hard couldn't cut it chips were NOT triple cooked just chips hard and rubbery. 1 x steak n ale pie with veg and triple cooked chips, pie was nice, couldn't eat the veg as it was raw and not seasoned and left all the chips as they were terrible. We saw other meals being sent back but we decided not to complain. Service was good but food was diabolical so we won't be back.!!!

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