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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
Karen B.4 years ago · 8 reviews

Great meal lovely food service excellent as usual Nice outside area to enjoy drinks

"Very good"
5/6
Ann R.4 years ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday Lunch for 4. Bit busy but not long to wait

"Very good"
5/6
Caroline E.4 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service and food was lovely staff were helpful. service times were good

"Very good"
5/6
Graham M.4 years ago · 1 review

A very pleasant evening. Definitely recommend it for a meal out.

"Very good"
5/6
David C.4 years ago · 1 review

The food was excellent by any standards and we shall return. The service was everything one might expect when accompanying such great food!

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"Average"
3/6
Melanie K.4 years ago · 1 review

Lovely pub but the lamb was processed fatty was awful had to remove from plate.

"Good"
4/6
Barbara S.4 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyed the food, the service was a little slow, quite a wait between courses.

"Very good"
5/6
steve s.4 years ago · 1 review

GOOD FOOD, RELAXED ATMOSPHERE AND REASONABLY PRICED FOOD AND WINE.

"Very good"
5/6
Gwyneth V.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Great food. Relaxed atmosphere. Good service. Have been several times .

"Very good"
5/6
Anita W.4 years ago · 1 review

Very nice evening with family. The food was great and well enjoyed!

"Excellent"
6/6
Geraldine S.4 years ago · 1 review

Good service, good food, what more can I say? Will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Amber A.4 years ago · 1 review

Great service as always! Service is spot on, food is really tasty and high quality with a great selection available. Thanks for another great visit.

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

Service great,meal excellent, atmosphere perfect. Definitely go back again. Wow.

"Very good"
5/6
David K.4 years ago · 2 reviews

A nice dining experience for a birthday lunch with friends. A complimentary bottle of Prosecco was also most appreciated as a birthday treat. The food was tasty and well presented.

"Very good"
5/6
Tracey D.4 years ago · 1 review

great place. we were nearly last to leave, great evening

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth R.4 years ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed our visit. Thank you we will definitely be back.

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

Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Service spot on. Beer good and fish and chips superb.

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

Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Service spot on. Beer good and fish and chips superb.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa K.4 years ago · 1 review

Friendly staff and delicious food! Great menu choice Thank you 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Colette L.4 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food. One of the best Sunday lunches I have had and we have had many. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
John D.4 years ago · 1 review

Amazing thanks for everything it was really good it was the food was amazing

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

Great atmosphere, with fab food served by extremely pleasant and attentive staff. also felt very safe.

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

Great atmosphere, with fab food served by extremely pleasant and attentive staff. also felt very safe.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.4 years ago · 50 reviews

Spent a very enjoyable evening with friends. Food and drinks really good, as was service.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.4 years ago · 50 reviews

Spent a very enjoyable evening with friends. Food and drinks really good, as was service.

"Very good"
5/6
Lara R.4 years ago · 2 reviews

Really enjoyed the food and great atmosphere as well as company.

"Very good"
5/6
Lara R.4 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food from the new menu! Will be back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Philippe P.4 years ago · 7 reviews

Good atmosphere and well looked after. One team member kindly entered my car reg in the parking system

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 years ago · 1 review

Had lunch with my daughter. Ciabattas and sandwiches (prawn Marie rose with loads of sauce) and the best skinny fries.

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

Very good experience from start to finish. Oh and Sunday lunch was very nice

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

Great food good service will definitely be back we had Sunday lunch

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian C.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic Sunday lunch, food was so tasty! Friending staff and great service too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and service. A great experience for the whole family.

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

Great food, great venue and location, great staff, great value. What else could you ask for?

"Excellent"
6/6
Veronica B.5 years ago · 3 reviews

This was our first visit to the black bird we had the Sunday lunch which was amazing I would definitely return again.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Family dinner and drinks. Extremely enjoyable evening, with good food and welcoming service.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Family dinner and drinks. Extremely enjoyable evening, with good food and welcoming service.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine D.5 years ago · 1 review

Regularly visit here always good. Very pleasant staff good service.

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

Slightly pricey but good food, there were too many high tables

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

Brilliant service and tables well spaced out, food was lovely aswell.

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil W.5 years ago · 1 review

Sat outside and enjoyed a lovely afternoon lunch with drinks. Lovey surroundings and vibe

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Good food, great service. all felt very well run and safe. very enjoyable evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Good food, great service. all felt very well run and safe. very enjoyable evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner5 years ago · 1 review

Comfortable and pleasant staff, food good, will be booking again

"Excellent"
6/6
David D.5 years ago · 1 review

Friendly helpful staff. Not over fussy. Asian Beef salad starter was a taste sensation!

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth T.5 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful lunch to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with her sisters. Staff were extremely friendly and professional. The food was incredible! First visit but certainly not the last Thank you!😊

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

Great food in a nice pub definitely will return soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Dorothy R.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Lamb rump was delicious great service friendly young girl was our server

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Been a long time, but everything as good as remembered.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.5 years ago · 50 reviews

Been a long time, but everything as good as remembered.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ash J.5 years ago · 1 review

Unbelievable food. Excellent service. Amazing venue. Would recommend highly. Friendly atmosphere

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

Pleasant night with friends. I would say worth a visit

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service with very attentive staff. Food and drinks were perfect.

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

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. Staff are always friendly, helpful we are always well looked after.

"Very good"
5/6
Hugh T.5 years ago · 1 review

First night out for ages. Great to be there and lived up to our expectations. Thank you Blackbird.

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

Great food and great service. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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