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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 (1,421)

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

5.3/6

1,421 reviews

5.3/6

1,421 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
Graeme D.8 months ago · 1 review

Very pleasant evening, the staff were very helpful and the food excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Graeme A.8 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic Sunday Lunch, great service, great staff, will definitely return!

"Excellent"
6/6
Allison H.8 months ago · 1 review

Very welcoming, great customer service and amazing food. Definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosie Y.8 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and fantastic service. Thank you, we all enjoyed it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.8 months ago · 41 reviews

Lovely meal and excellent quality again. Will be back to this beautiful pub and restaurant again .

"Very good"
5/6
David B.8 months ago · 1 review

Really good food and drink at The Blackbird, with a spread of choices across our table of six. Possibly more expensive than at similar restaurants but service was good and enjoyed by all.

"Good"
4/6
David B.8 months ago · 1 review

pleasant place, quick service, table booked was ready to sit at

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather G.8 months ago · 1 review

First visit and totally amazing Sunday roast. Would highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Gerald S.8 months ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and lovely place to eat. We'll be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry C.8 months ago · 1 review

Food was lovely and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Would recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul D.8 months ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed the food and great service from the team

"Very good"
5/6
Jerry L.8 months ago · 3 reviews

Welcoming staff, good lively atmosphere of people enjoying their meals, excellent food and great service

"Excellent"
6/6
helen s.8 months ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic Sunday lunch, can’t praise it enough and the staff were all very attentive and friendly

"Excellent"
6/6
Kaye M.8 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous Sunday Lunch as always. Our favourite place to eat!

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire M.8 months ago · 3 reviews

Excellent restaurant and pub. Beautiful quirky building. Extensive menu Highly recommended

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire M.8 months ago · 3 reviews

The Blackbird Inn is a lovely restaurant, it is in an old historic building and the features it has such as a stone staircase, arched coves, and stone flooring are beautifully maintained. Just mind your head if you are taller than around 5ft 7inches The service is excellent in the restaurant with professional, knowledgeable staff. The food is delicious, they have a selection of vegetarian meals and can advise on all allergies. There is an extensive selection of drinks both alcoholic and no alcoholic to choose from. It has an eating area outside and a function room for hire. It is a very popular restaurant & pub therefore I always book a table. I highly recommend The Blackbird Inn Ponteland 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Bob W.8 months ago · 1 review

Outstanding food. Best ever gambas al pil pil. Great service.

"Very good"
5/6
Shirley B.9 months ago · 1 review

We were a party of 5 friends and everyone really enjoyed their meal, one person required a gluten free menu and the choice was good

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley M.9 months ago · 1 review

Service was very good and the food was amazing. Will definitely come again

"Excellent"
6/6
Carole A.9 months ago · 16 reviews

Booking was easy. Staff very welcoming. Food very nice. Loads of parking

"Very good"
5/6
Susan P.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Beautiful Sunday lunch food was amazing great service friendly staff

"Good"
4/6
Tony F.9 months ago · 4 reviews

There were 6 people dinned - all 6 enjoyed their meal.The place was very busy and we dined in a tunnel that was quite noisy.The waiting time was acceptable.The prices were on the high side however we would dine there again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joyce B.9 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Attentive staff. Not rushed to eat and move on. Definitely worth another visit soon 😁

"Average"
3/6
Quandoo Diner9 months ago · 1 review

Lovely place, lovely staff, poor food. Really disappointed with the food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 49 reviews

a party of old friends meeting for a reunion. Couldn't have chosen a better venue.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 49 reviews

a party of old friends meeting for a reunion. Couldn't have chosen a better venue.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary S.9 months ago · 7 reviews

As usual the food was delicious and top quality, the staff as always brilliant…

"Very good"
5/6
Hilda W.9 months ago · 1 review

A nice venue to catch up with friends. The staff are all pleasant and attentive. The food was nicely presented. We have been a few times now and never been disappointed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Philippe P.9 months ago · 6 reviews

Once again, great food and ambiance at sensible prices, and great service

"Very good"
5/6
Keith B.9 months ago · 1 review

Excellent friendly reception and service. Tasty food. Overall a lovely night out.

"Very good"
5/6
Charles C.9 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service.atmosphere and setting great and good history!

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner9 months ago · 1 review

had a wonderful dinner at The Blackbird Inn on Tuesday evening. The food was excellent — the lamb in particular was exceptional: perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavour. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a cozy country feel that made the evening even more enjoyable. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We found the pricing fair for the quality of food and experience. Waiting times were minimal, and the restaurant had a pleasant buzz without being too noisy. Highly recommended!

"Very good"
5/6
Vivienne M.9 months ago · 5 reviews

A Very pleasant dining experience Very Friendly and helpful staff

"Very good"
5/6
Ian E.9 months ago · 1 review

Visited this restaurant before, this time for Sunday lunch. Food was piping hot and we both enjoyed our meals.

"Very good"
5/6
Helen R.9 months ago · 1 review

Nice, relaxed atmosphere, good service and amazing Moroccan Lamb Flatbread!

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 49 reviews

Great visit. Table a little cramped for 5, but larger table being used for another party. Food excellent. Service very friendly and exemplary

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.9 months ago · 49 reviews

Great visit. Table a little cramped for 5, but larger table being used for another party. Food excellent. Service very friendly and exemplary

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.10 months ago · 2 reviews

Great friendly service & delicious Sunday lunch! Lovely atmosphere in the pub

"Excellent"
6/6
Ray D.10 months ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch was very nice, fast friendly service. Would highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Kay B.10 months ago · 1 review

Quick service pleasant attentive staff. Excellent quality food good portions. The restaurant is a lovely building also

"Excellent"
6/6
Kell J.10 months ago · 1 review

Beautiful place! The food was outstanding here and the service was excellent! The waiter was very polite and helpful. The atmosphere was really relaxed and welcoming. 100 percent return in the future. Many thanks!

"Excellent"
6/6
Deborah W.10 months ago · 1 review

Food was absolutely delicious. Presentation of the food, restaurant and staff was impeccable. Worth every single penny, will definitely go back and will recommend to friends and family.

"Good"
4/6
Tracy W.10 months ago · 1 review

Food and service was great, very disappointed I was charged for a full sized Sunday lunch. I have a stomach condition which means I can only eat tiny portions. I asked if I could have a child or small portion of the Sunday roast. I was told I couldn't have a children's portion as I was over 14 but was told I could have a smaller portion When the dinner arrived it was massive. I asked the server if it was definitely a small dinner, he checked with the kitchen and confirmed it was. When the bill arrived I'd been charged fir a full dinner, I questioned this to be told that a small portion meant the same as a normal portion just with less veg and cost the same! If this had been explained to me initially I wouldn't have ordered any food. Paying £18 for 5/6 mouthfuls of food is ridiculous! Saying i could have a small portion I expected exactly that, a dinner which is overall smaller. The Northumberland Arms, the same chain do small portions, having eaten there several times I assumed being the same company the BlackBird would be the same. The manager wasn't exactly pleasant when I challenged the bill, I asked for the 10% service charge to be removed. Such a shame as we visit Ponteland often, we had £50 worth of drinks and the other 3 adults i was with all had expensive main meals and desserts. I usually share a small portion with my dog so don't mind paying for a small portion knowing I won't eat it all. I am part of a face book page for people with my stomach condition, we review places we eat. I will be sharing my disappointing experience within the group. Very disappointed that a small portion couldn't be served and paid for, this rules this pub out for me completely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra H.10 months ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic and the waiting staff were extremely friendly. We will definitely be coming back.

"Very good"
5/6
Louise G.10 months ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere, staff were great, solid Sunday lunch, would go back!

"Very good"
5/6
Caz W.10 months ago · 1 review

Friendly atmosphere, great food and good service. Would go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheenah C.10 months ago · 1 review

Just had a really lovely Easter Sunday lunch. Many thanks.

"Average"
3/6
D J.10 months ago · 1 review

The food quality was not as good. The chips were not proper triple cooked chips they tasted like frozen chips.

"Very good"
5/6
Tracy M.10 months ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch was amazing. One of the nicest we have eaten in a while. So impressed with everything on our plate. Lovely friendly staff and great service. Can not wait to return!

"Good"
4/6
Lisa F.10 months ago · 1 review

The fish of the day dish (rock bass) was very good. The chicken burger was a bit greasy. The waitress we had was lovely and attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner10 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food and very good service. Food is a bit pricey but as it is so good, well its worth it!

"Excellent"
6/6
Joan M.10 months ago · 2 reviews

No complaints about our visit everything was very good indeed 👍😊

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