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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 (1,451)

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

5.3/6

1,451 reviews

5.3/6

1,451 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
James O.6 years ago · 1 review

Great as usual. They are Dealing well with the COVID-19 requirements and food still top class

"Excellent"
6/6
Olivia S.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food and the girl that served us was lovely

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela R.6 years ago · 1 review

Very well layed out for social distancing and staff all wearing visors. Food and service was amazing!

"Very good"
5/6
MARTIN B.6 years ago · 1 review

Great "new normal" experience with very clear and easy to follow rules. Reliable and speedy table service. All good!

"Good"
4/6
Nick E.6 years ago · 1 review

The limitations of social distancing made it difficult for staff to regularly attend our table. As a result there were long waits between drinks orders and food courses usually ending with me having to get the attention of a server. I understand the challenges an establishment faces during Covid-19 but think considering indoor tables are restricted to table service they should have had more staff dedicated to the tables.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Darryl S.6 years ago · 1 review

Couldn’t fault the evening the staff where great. Definitely book again

"Average"
3/6
Martin W.6 years ago · 1 review

Can’t expect much more with the virus still kicking about.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeff F.6 years ago · 1 review

Very good will go back great staff good servic e

"Very good"
5/6
Robert Y.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, good service, friendly staff with clear COVID guidelines

"Very good"
5/6
Michael G.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Things are obviously different with the currently situation but we were very impressed with the excellent food and service.

"Very good"
5/6
Matt H.6 years ago · 1 review

We all enjoyed our visit to the Blackbird. The food and team were as good as usual

"Average"
3/6
Susan T.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Menu was very limited. Not a good choice- fish and chips, pie and mash or burgers.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane H.6 years ago · 1 review

Great to be out after lock down! Black bird always reliable. Great service, felt safe though sadly atmosphere slightly changed with new guidelines.

"Good"
4/6
Carolyn L.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic found the fact outdoor seated tables had to queue at bar to order blocking doorway

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry K.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic effort by the staff made it such a good experience We had drinks and food Flatbread with beef burrito and Moroccan lamb were superb really good food and a great all round experience despite the restrictions I have used this pub for over 25 years and will still keep on going

"Very good"
5/6
Pam R.6 years ago · 1 review

4 days after lock down opening, the blackbird showed care and attention to rules around reopening. The food and service was very good , a little slow but as you would expect as everything was waitress service. Well done to all the staff.

"Very good"
5/6
J h W.6 years ago · 1 review

Very pleasant visit. Look forward to return of our usual menu

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

Staff dealing with the new normal brilliantly, well organised and still managing to maintain a lovely atmosphere. Sunday lunch fab as always. Well done Blackbird

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

Staff dealing with the new normal brilliantly, well organised and still managing to maintain a lovely atmosphere. Sunday lunch fab as always. Well done Blackbird

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie H.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent very well organised all social distancing measures were there! Food as good as ever

"Very good"
5/6
John U.6 years ago · 2 reviews

First night after lockdown, busy outside but good food and well organised already

"Excellent"
6/6
John G.6 years ago · 1 review

Table service for the bar on a Friday night..can’t be bad!

"Very good"
5/6
Liberty P.6 years ago · 7 reviews

Was a great atmosphere and the food was great will be coming back here

"Excellent"
6/6
Vivienne M.6 years ago · 5 reviews

We had a lovely lunch. Staff were excellent. Warm and cosy surroundings and atmosphere

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

A great mid-week lunch at the Blackbird. Recommend the Tasty cottage pie and the mince and dumplings, perfect. 😀

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam m.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Once again a lovely evening and meal. Food was gorgeous

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian S.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Went for Sunday lunch for the first time it was gorgeous will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Neal W.6 years ago · 1 review

Simply Excellent. The staff were exceptional! Highly recommended for great pub grub!

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven B.6 years ago · 1 review

Throughly enjoyed our visit today, Excellent service and food and staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah r.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service and atmosphere, food delicious and well presented, we’ll definitely return

"Excellent"
6/6
David R.6 years ago · 9 reviews

We had a great time, you are always made to feel like a special guest

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy C.6 years ago · 2 reviews

excellent quality sunday lunch and service in a good atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Sandra T.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was great as usual but made a booking for the restaurant and was then sat in bar area which was really noisy and we couldn’t hear each other plus the seating arrangements were uncomfortable for six people - it slightly spoilt the evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael G.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food and service - as usual! We’ll definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Glyn J.6 years ago · 1 review

Quite possibly the best fillet steak I've ever had! Never had anything but top notch food when we've been here.

"Excellent"
6/6
James R.6 years ago · 1 review

Food is excellent cooked to perfection and lots of it. Well worth every penny best Sunday lunch in the area.

"Very good"
5/6
Geoff S.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was delightful and service was great. There were a couple of cheeky chappies at the bar fooling around but they were harmless. There was a woman cackling really loudly.

"Very good"
5/6
Philip P.6 years ago · 2 reviews

A great Sunday lunch with good food as usual and service

"Very good"
5/6
Susan P.6 years ago · 1 review

We were indecisive customers, the event being an 86th birthday but the staff were very patient with us. The food was of a good quality, good portion size and well presented. Excellent menu choice. Very good coffee.

"Very good"
5/6
lesley s.6 years ago · 1 review

Cosy restaurant. Amazing food and lovely service and great atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Marie B.6 years ago · 1 review

Easy parking, a warm welcome on arrival, great food and service.

"Very good"
5/6
Trevor A.6 years ago · 1 review

Another good night spent at the Blackbird. Food was excellent and service good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty L.6 years ago · 1 review

Never been in before & had a lovely time Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
David S.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent, needed chips with Valentines Steak. Steak must have Chips!!!

"Good"
4/6
Tom G.6 years ago · 1 review

Good visit but a bit disappointed in the menu, thought there would be a bit more to choose from. But we enjoyed what we had as both dishes were perfectly cooked. Dessert, white chocolate and coconut bomb, was a bit sickly and we could not finish it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim W.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Always enjoy a meal at The Blackbird. Consistent quality gives you confidence it’ll be a nice evening.

"Average"
3/6
Debbie R.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice place However the Sunday roast was nothing special The meat was tough and very little amount Vegetables were rock hard I like veg not soft but it was ridiculous Plus no salt in the veg The roasters were practically like boiled potatoes Had much better Will not return for Sunday lunch However nice staff And place

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith F.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic atmosphere great pub food and fun staff well done

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah H.6 years ago · 3 reviews

great food and service, as always. Happy to recommend. Never falls short.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah H.6 years ago · 3 reviews

great meal and service as always. an easy venue to recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
angela l.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was good the restaurant has a great atmosphere The service was friendly and efficient

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