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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
Gwen H.2 years ago · 1 review

The bar was lovely and warm but where we were seated in the back dining area it was pretty chilly

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah S.2 years ago · 4 reviews

Food was absolutely fantastic . Very noisy. However definitely recommend.

"Good"
4/6
Vivienne M.2 years ago · 5 reviews

Food excellent, staff friendly and helpful but the restaurant felt cold. I hope it will be warmer for our next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela Y.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great friendly service, thank you. We will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth H.2 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful experience. Food was perfectly cooked to order. Obviously not prepared food. The three of us had different meals and all were equally good. My husband is quite deaf but found it was not to difficult to have a conversation. We will certainly return.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard F.2 years ago · 1 review

First time visit Lovely food and the service was tremendous.

"Average"
3/6
Judith G.2 years ago · 1 review

Nice pub and good food but service from the floor manager was poor to non existent.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela B.2 years ago · 1 review

Varied choices. My dish of monkfish, shrimp and mussels was delicious and my sister haddock and chips fresh and tasty.

"Excellent"
6/6
joan l.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service. Great food. Lovely wine All in a warm, welcoming environment. Little suggestion - need to free up the 2 disabled parking spaces currently housing 2 seating areas

"Very good"
5/6
Nick B.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, ambience and service. Delicious Sunday lunch with every meat to choose from. Thanks guys see you again soon.

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

I’ve never been to the Blackbird but it was Fabulous! Venue amazing, food out of this world and staff 2nd to none. We will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Gill B.2 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous atmosphere, fabulous staff = happy customers. Very good food, wine and coffee 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Maureen M.2 years ago · 1 review

A lovely cosy pub and staff were so friendly. Food was amazing.

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

Amazing food. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Beth A.2 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely unreal Sunday dinner! Couldn’t fault it and it was even nicer than the last time we came which I didn’t think was possible. Staff amazing too! Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Susan S.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely food for lunchtime. Staff friendly & polite. Good atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Aysha H.2 years ago · 1 review

Fab food and lovely atmosphere. Staff super friendly. Great evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christie P.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Stunning food as usual, the Blackbird never disappoints. X x

"Very good"
5/6
Roger G.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent evening. Good food and service. Will go again before Christmas

"Good"
4/6
Deborah k.2 years ago · 1 review

Good quality food limited menu on a Sunday though I'm not a one for Sunday roasts But there was a couple of other choices to be had No vegan puddings

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth W.2 years ago · 1 review

Had a delicious Sunday Lunch. Everything was cooked to perfection and the food was lovely and hot. Will be back!

"Good"
4/6
Malcome D.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Pork was a little tough and could have done with cooking longer and there was no crackling. Lamb was excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne S.2 years ago · 1 review

Food, service, atmospheres and staff were all five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty B.2 years ago · 1 review

Service was great and the food was of the same high standard

"Very good"
5/6
ANNE H.2 years ago · 1 review

The food and service were excellent. Unfortunately I was feeling unwell. Will definitely go back

"Average"
3/6
Robert H.2 years ago · 1 review

The space we were in was noisy and the acoustics wee such that you could clearly hear what was being said at other tables. The bar area is far better.

"Average"
3/6
Jude B.2 years ago · 1 review

We went for lunch and took our dog. The lunch itself was fine but there wasn't enough room for us and our dog at the table we were allocated. Our dog is a lurcher so he couldn't fit under the table and we had a small table for two near the bar where people were passing by regularly. I felt our dog was a bit in the way which meant we couldn't really relax.

"Very good"
5/6
Adele C.2 years ago · 1 review

A fantastic Sunday lunch as was the service, will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Gavin Y.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food & friendly staff. We will be back again, thanks.

"Good"
4/6
Vanessa R.2 years ago · 2 reviews

There were 4 of us that went for Sunday lunch. Unfortunately we were sat next to the window when the sun (shouldn’t complain) was shining brightly in through the window, blinding 2 of us. The last time we visited, we had exactly the same thing. So next time I book I’ll request away from the window, although it’s be good gig the management to figure out a way to have a blind or something! The Sunday lunch food is very tasty and we were all happy with our turkey, chicken and lamb dinners on the whole. However, my turkey had way too much fat on it and we found a wire from a cleaning brush in the vegetables!! The team did apologies and took £15 off the bill for this. But could have been avoided. We do like the Blackbird, but these couple of things could be put right.

"Good"
4/6
Valerie F.2 years ago · 1 review

Been before and knew what to expect. Very good overall.

"Very good"
5/6
Tony P.2 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful ambience, outstanding service and food. Will definitely go back in the near future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joy G.2 years ago · 1 review

Probably the best Sunday roast I’ve had starters were amazing too .. we had pink beef and wow it was so tender also the vegetables were first class we especially like the turnip … super huge tasty Yorkshire too .. keep it up Blackbird we will be back !

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan P.2 years ago · 1 review

Last minute meal out and we managed to get a table and had a lovely meal, will definitely be back, thank you!

"Good"
4/6
Peter M.2 years ago · 1 review

Good food, excellent service and reasonable price. I have been before, I will go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew C.2 years ago · 4 reviews

Great service and atmopsphere. Food very good and also a good choice of roasts for Sunday lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah B.2 years ago · 1 review

Great service and food. We loved it. We will be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Carole F.2 years ago · 1 review

Food was fabulous. Staff friendly. Lovely atmosphere . Great service

"Good"
4/6
Colin G.2 years ago · 1 review

Good service food OK I have had worse and had better.my husband said his meal was excellent. Very good service cannot fault that.I would go again and try something different on the menu.

"Very good"
5/6
David R.2 years ago · 9 reviews

The food and service was terrific as usual we’ve been several times about once ever two months

"Very good"
5/6
Rhonda S.2 years ago · 1 review

Had Sunday lunch today.with my husband and two daughters. 2 nut roasts, 1beef and 1 lamb. All very good and nice and hot. The restaurant was clean and the staff pleasant and helpful. Would go again

"Excellent"
6/6
Zoe B.2 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely evening with first class food and service. Will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

First time Great food & service. I will return next year.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth W.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, fabulous food and perfect surroundings. I wholeheartedly recommend the Blackbird

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.2 years ago · 49 reviews

Food and service excellent. Was very quiet due to a Champions League football match, and The Blackbird does not show them.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.2 years ago · 49 reviews

Food and service excellent. Was very quiet due to a Champions League football match, and The Blackbird does not show them.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.2 years ago · 49 reviews

Great service and atmosphere, with excellent choice of food. Very enjoyable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.2 years ago · 49 reviews

Great service and atmosphere, with excellent choice of food. Very enjoyable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen C.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great service!! Will visit again. The sticky toffee pudding was delightful!

"Very good"
5/6
Audrey S.2 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and friendly staff will return when we can !

"Very good"
5/6
Chris B.2 years ago · 1 review

Reserved meal for 2 online. Got email confirmation. Staff were very friendly, service was excellent, as was the food. Would thoroughly recommend. Meal was Tuesday early evening and restaurant was busy, with a good atmosphere. Nice surroundings with interesting history.

"Good"
4/6
Claire F.2 years ago · 1 review

The Tunnel room is very echoey we couldn't hear ourselves talk at times due to the noise and exceptionally loud laughter coming from the bar area, this is the second time our meal has been spoilt by noise from other guests. Perhaps the addition of some soft furnishings in the Tunnel room might absorb some of the noise echo or perhaps a large curtain draped over the entrance into the Tunnel Room

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