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

Very tasty meal and enjoyed. Venue a bit on the cool side

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

Great food & service given it was Friday before Xmas & very busy.

"Very good"
5/6
Carole A.3 months ago · 17 reviews

Always good service. Nice surroundings. Very clean. Plenty of parking.

"Average"
3/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Food and service good. Price has shot up recently and 10% service is automatically added. Not sure it justifies the price.

"Good"
4/6
Sheila M.4 months ago · 1 review

Pleased we managed to get a table at short notice would have preferred to be in the restaurant but appreciated the busy lead up to Christmas. One meal not up to usual standard but all others very good, there were 7 of us.

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"Very good"
5/6
Lisa A.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Birthday celebration Awesome food Great choice Feathered beef was amazing

"Very good"
5/6
Eleanor M.4 months 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.

"Good"
4/6
John H.4 months 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.

"Good"
4/6
Susan W.4 months 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.

"Good"
4/6
Bernard C.4 months 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 .

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 50 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.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 50 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.

"Excellent"
6/6
Eve G.4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike L.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely meal with friends in pleasant surroundings. Would definitely recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Gail M.4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 50 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.4 months ago · 50 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret H.4 months 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.4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven C.4 months ago · 2 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

The decor and feel was lovely Very inviting Would definitely return

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

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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 Diner4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel W.4 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

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

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

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

"Good"
4/6
Fiona W.5 months 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.5 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service and delicious food. Will be booking again soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy G.5 months 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.5 months ago · 2 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
David T.5 months ago · 3 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.5 months ago · 4 reviews

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

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

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

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

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Carrie W.5 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie H.5 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Josephine P.5 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline G.5 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.5 months ago · 50 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.5 months ago · 50 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret P.5 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.5 months ago · 1 review

Good food, really friendly staff and great local beer choice

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