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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 (886)

Read what people think about The Blackbird Inn. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Blackbird Inn before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Blackbird Inn and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

886 reviews

5.3/6

886 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Sue F.5 years ago · 8 reviews

Nice meal. Good service. Good beer. Good location. Good atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Sue F.5 years ago · 8 reviews

Fish and chips were delicious. Lovely cosy and comfortable pub.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

Amazing food and great service. We have visited several times and this is a destination restaurant for quality food. The food is beautifully presented and the staff are attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place.

"Good"
4/6
Peter G.5 years ago · 1 review

The quality of the food was good however the choices of main course were not as extensive as usual which was disappointing. Service was friendly and efficient.

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

The surroundings and ambience were very pleasant. Service was very friendly and efficient and the food of a very high quality with plenty of it. The prices were also very reasonable. I would recommend this Inn.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

As always a wonderful experience in a fabulous historic building, tremendous selection of beers, great choice of food and pleasant efficient staff! I certainly will return!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah M.5 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful restaurant, brilliant service, everyone was so helpful and really good with my little girl. Best Sunday lunch I have had in a long time. Will definitely be back again soon.

"Average"
3/6
Amanda W.5 years ago · 1 review

Wild mushroom Risotto was a joke! It literally had no flavour at all, extremely oily and not a lot of it!! It’s one of my favourite dishes, but this was just an insult to the mushrooms! My daughter shared her fish and chips with me as I was still hungry...a thin layer on the plate is not acceptable! Did not complain as it was a birthday celebration.

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

We were made to feel very welcome - video with our silly hats on, courtesy of the Blackbird, made a lot of our friends and family smile! Food and wine were delicious...a great start to our Christmas celebrations!

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food, beautiful presentation... highly recommended. We had a table in the Tunnel room which was great, the bar can get very busy on Fri Sat. Staff were attentive and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra A.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Great food and service, all the service team were very friendly and the food was cooked and presented to perfection. Will return and also recommend to friends and family

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle B.5 years ago · 7 reviews

good food, nice friendly atmosphere, good service. not cheap but worth it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

Very pleasant experience indeed !! Comfortable and cosy atmosphere with really tasty food....staff were very friendly and approachable, made our night a memorable one!! Highly recommended !!

"Excellent"
6/6
Geraldine B.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic Sunday lunch 😃 excellent food, service and atmosphere... Just what the doctor ordered in a gold, wet Sunday ... will definitely be back! Thank you 😊

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

The quality of the draught ales was good, the food very good and the friendly and attentive service from the young waiting team made this an enjoyable meal. My overseas guest really liked the "pub".

"Very good"
5/6
Jill B.5 years ago · 7 reviews

Very nice Sunday lunch. Good quality meat and vegetables plus extra gravy provided was nice. Only negatives were that vegetables did not include peas (one of our party will not eat any other veg) and trio of meat option did not include turkey. Also space was very tight around our table.

"Excellent"
6/6
Phil B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food , service and setting in a great local pub . Easy to book via the app quando . Free On site parking . There’s nothing not to like about the Blackbird.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

Great night great food and the staff were great I fully recommend the Blackbird.

"Very good"
5/6
Nick S.5 years ago · 8 reviews

Awesome Sunday dinner, great service. Upstairs was a tiny bit cold - could have had the fire on but that’s the only fault I could pick.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

I’m a bit of a self confessed foodie and have been eating here for a while. Food is of a consistently exceptional standard and amazing value for money.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

We were celebrating my husbands birthday and as always we had a great night the staff were attentive and friendly and the food was great as always.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon M.5 years ago · 9 reviews

My husband and I really enjoyed our visit to yesterday evening. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary so were hoping for something a bit special, and we weren't diapppointed! We both had 2 courses and every element of the food was fantastic, with great service too. We'll definitely be back.

"Good"
4/6
Sheila B.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Good service. As a regular customer I would like the menu to change more frequently. Perhaps include more non traditional choices, for example Spanish influences

"Good"
4/6
Robert J.5 years ago · 9 reviews

The bar area was very busy, but we dined in the restaurant which was quieter. The staff were very friendly and the menu was a little unusual, although we all enjoyed our various meals. The venison and dumplings was very well presented on a flat wooden platter and very tasty, but I had to ask for a plate to transfer the food on, to be able to pour the gravy onto the meal without it ending all over the table. Apparently we weren't the first people to comment on this. We thought that the desserts were on the expensive side, well presented, but quite small portions.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jonny M.6 years ago · 1 review

amazing sunday lunches, and nice atmosphere. we were 45 mins early for our booking but they still managed to get our table ready. will be going again

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

Another great Sunday lunch at the Blackbird. A bit busy but still a memorable lunch and the usual great service. Cosy pub with great attitude.

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

Fabulous service from Neil. The food was perfect. The beef lovely and pink. Plenty of vegetables served. Will most defiantly be back soon. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin O.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Sunday lunch as good as ever. Always a great atmosphere as it is the hub of Ponteland. Food is superb and very fresh. We always get the table we ask for.

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan A.6 years ago · 1 review

We sat in the gallery upstairs - it was busy but there was a lovely atmosphere. Waiters and waitresses very attentive and all of the food ordered was hot and delicious. A lovely evening enjoyed by our family. Would definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

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

Good food, great atmosphere, good drinks too. Waitress attentive. Minstrel gallery gorgeous. Flowers for lovely. There were Halloween features. Nothing more to add thank you

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

An excellent Sunday Lunch which was good value for money. They were very knowledgeable about Gluten Free food. The staff were most efficient and friendly.

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

Beautiful pub. Brilliant and friendly staff. The food was amazing. I had a burger and a pint of Peroni. Took my man out as a day out and it only cost £30 for two meals and two drinks. It’s a little more expensive than some other places but it’s lively

"Excellent"
6/6
Lesley P.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Sunday lunch in a lovely setting with friendly, attentive staff. It was very busy so I would recommend booking in advance. We will most definitely be back!

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

Very enjoyable, food excellent one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had in a long time. The upstairs dining room is beautiful and staff very friendly despite being really busy

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.6 years ago · 20 reviews

Friendly helpful staff and service. Great food with excellent choice - even if we al went fro fish & chips! Good real ale. Enjoyable evening with friends. What more do you need?

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

A lovely old pub/restaurant, in the heart of Ponteland. Lots of car parking. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Service a bit slow. Good atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Audrey M.6 years ago · 6 reviews

Lovely meal in nice surroundings. Staff attentive but not overly so. All in all lovely Sunday lunch. Minstrels gallery beautiful setting for a nice meal.

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

Excellent Sunday lunch. The best I have had in a long time. Fresh veggies and the turkey was beautiful. The deserts were presented different but were delicious

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen P.6 years ago · 4 reviews

An enjoyable lunchtime visit with friends. Great food and good service. A very good selection and variety of items on the menu to suit everyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne D.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely friendly staff. Very accommodating. Allowed to have a leisurely drink first in bar. The upstairs area is lovely and food was great. Would recommend.