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The Blackbird Inn
The Blackbird Inn Reviews

The Blackbird Inn

British, European

Dishes priced around£14

Reviews of The Blackbird Inn (1,457)

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

5.3/6

1,457 reviews

5.3/6

1,457 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Carole A.5 days ago · 18 reviews

Always a nice meal. Staff very attentive polite and helpful. Good parking

New"Very good"
5/6
Peter J.9 days ago · 1 review

Loved it, very nice restaurant - will go again. Excellent Sunday lunch.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.13 days ago · 51 reviews

excellent service and food. good value. friendly staff. we'll be back

New"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.13 days ago · 51 reviews

excellent service and food. good value. friendly staff. we'll be back

"Average"
3/6
Gary S.a month ago · 3 reviews

Have been here so many times in the past 4 years have had great food snd service and would always highly recommend. It’s now changed hands and to me went back over! yes it was busy yesterday but when we arrived it was quiet but disorganised to me ! we were offered our drinks while waiting a short time for the rest to join. They arrived 5 minutes after us to be asked if we’d like to order without offering a drink first ! The mains arrived, mine fish and chips no complaint but other 2 mains arrived + side order of seasonal veg. They both mentioned to me there very salty the vegetables which i tried! They were covered in salt… They were left and carried on with the rest of the meal. when asked 1/2 way through it if it was ok I brought it to there attention of the salt issue to be told they season with salt?? This should be left to the person eating discretion as you add to your taste? The server went away then came back 5 minutes later as were more than half way through to tell us he can change vegetables to little to late… Pudding’s tasteless !!! all show no taste! If i closed my eyes i’d struggle to know what I was eating, when previously they’ve been stunning! Don’t think I’d go back again or recommend it to anybody especially with current kitchen staff! so disappointed and they never knock off the super salty extra veg off bill as they weren’t eaten. Gutted as it used to be a cracking place… there loss 😔👎

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"Good"
4/6
Gary S.a month ago · 3 reviews

good night ! would come back again as had a lot of good meals

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.a month ago · 42 reviews

Perfect family Easter lunch. Busy with it being a holiday but served quickly with a smile.

"Good"
4/6
Val S.2 months ago · 1 review

The food we ordered was well presented and tasty too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carole A.2 months ago · 18 reviews

I regularly meet my friends here. It’s a lovely pub. Great atmosphere. Really nice staff. Plenty of parking

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin R.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was delicious, surroundings very good and the staff were welcoming & excellent!

"Very good"
5/6
Lynn D.2 months ago · 2 reviews

The service was brilliant, food delicious, great atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare W.2 months ago · 1 review

Staff were excellent. Very polite, friendly and attentive. Food was amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter S.2 months ago · 1 review

As always a warm welcome and great food and service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Deborah F.2 months ago · 1 review

Brilliant atmosphere with speedy lunchtime service and very friendly efficient staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great Mother’s Day meal, good food and service would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosie Y.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic meal for Mother’s Day. Great service and the food was amazing. Thank you.

"Average"
3/6
Patrick B.2 months ago · 1 review

Horribly noisy in the arched rear room. Steak pie was very overcooked. Service was excellent

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

Although an Itison voucher purchase from a limited menu the food was amazing. The service was also very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Philippe P.2 months ago · 7 reviews

Great as usual and the service this evening in the restaurant was excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire F.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food and amazing service. Portions are a good size and always give you extra gravy!!

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

Lovely Sunday lunch couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back

"Very good"
5/6
David T.3 months ago · 3 reviews

Good food, nice surroundings and plenty of choice for gluten free meals. And a great pint of IPA as well !

"Very good"
5/6
Carole R.3 months ago · 3 reviews

The fish pie was beautifully served with lovely fresh vegetables. The steak and ale pie was a perfect size for lunchtime.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.3 months ago · 51 reviews

An enjoyable evening. service excellent. good food and great company.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.3 months ago · 51 reviews

An enjoyable evening. service excellent. good food and great company.

"Very good"
5/6
John H.3 months ago · 1 review

No issues at all, table very clean, staff were excellent on the day, quality of food and coffee to a high standard def going back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven C.3 months ago · 2 reviews

As always, à warm welcome by friendly, caring staff. Excellent food quality and quantity

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha H.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Very nice ice sandwich and a good,busy atmosphere in the pub.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan B.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Sunday lunch - we both had Turkey- hot & plenty of it. Extra bowl of veg arrived too. No complaints - everything well cooked & well presented.

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

Food was really nice, restaurant was very loud . .

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

We have a lovely lunch, unfortunately I had the roast beef which so tough I couldn’t eat it but overall was good. Very attentive and friendly staff and the atmosphere was great!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo S.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday lunch. Pork very tasty, Lamb was a little dry, it had not been least in juices after cutting, but was still great, Shiraz wine lovely

"Good"
4/6
Sharon T.3 months ago · 1 review

Good service, friendly and polite. Food very good and served promptly. Thought pannacota was a bit dense perhaps too much gelatine, otherwise enjoyed the meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan M.3 months ago · 1 review

The staff were so pleasant and the fish pie was amazing and served beautifully

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley R.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food, recommend the fish pie, it was excellent with a selection of very tasty vegetables. Service was perfect with helpful friendly staff.

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

Amazing Sunday Lunch. Very well cooked meat and amazing Yorkshire Puddings. Be warned though the portions are generous so consider this if you want a starter or dessert. Staff very attentive and professional.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 2 reviews

Great experience. 100% recommended. Amazing venue with fantastic service. You won’t regret it

"Excellent"
6/6
David U.3 months ago · 1 review

A lovely two course meal. The lamb shank in particular which had plenty of meat on it.

"Excellent"
6/6
John R.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Service was brilliant and the food matched. Would definitely recommend it

"Excellent"
6/6
Anita E.3 months ago · 1 review

Food was excellent. Service spot on - both in regard to table service and with helping my mum with mobility issues. Mum also commented on how nice and clean the disabled toilet was. Would definitely recommend and return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte D.3 months ago · 1 review

Absolutely loved our visit today. Staff were warm and welcoming. Such a pleasure visiting today. The sunday lunch was incredible.cant wait to visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amanda H.3 months ago · 1 review

Professional, polite, kept us informed until table was being cleared.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael H.3 months ago · 2 reviews

As always a great vibe and experience..highly recommended got really busy around 7pm..

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

Food excellent. Nice service. Upstairs environment was very atmospheric. Would go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane R.3 months ago · 1 review

Good food, helpful polite staff. Highly recommend will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.3 months ago · 42 reviews

Fantastic again!! Great food great staff great service what else can I say.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 51 reviews

a pleasant evening as ever. a good choice of dishes to choose from and all excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 51 reviews

a pleasant evening as ever. a good choice of dishes to choose from and all excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam M.4 months ago · 1 review

Food was exceptional and service was excellent. Had not eaten there before and was recommend by family and not disappointed would definitely go back and recommend to anyone else

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

Efficient service, good food well presented. Remember to enter reg no of car if using the carpark.

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

Lovely Sunday lunch Amazing service very good value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
emma d.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Amazing as always-the food was delicious and the service was superb!

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

Booked a table for drinks . Got the most wonderful window seat so comfortable

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