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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 (1,404)

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

5.3/6

1,404 reviews

5.3/6

1,404 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
Sandie A.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, served by a lovely young lady. Venue seeped in history, fantastic building worth a visit just for a taste of history. Would definitely recommend and will definitely go again.

"Good"
4/6
Michael I.6 years ago · 1 review

Party of four for a birthday celebration. Free bottle of prosecco helped our decision to visit here again. Service very good and friendly throughout.....food to a good standard and value for money. Will certainly be back soon.....

"Excellent"
6/6
sarah f.6 years ago · 1 review

excellant food and lovely atmosphere we will be back soon

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

A great meal and good service - I don’t think it can be helped but the cavern shaped dining room was very noisy other than that fantastic

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah D.6 years ago · 3 reviews

fantastic food, really enjoyed the food, looking forward to the next visit

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

never Been before but will defiantly be back food fantastic

"Good"
4/6
Liam T.6 years ago · 1 review

Bit slow and one server was very hard to understand

"Excellent"
6/6
Genette Y.6 years ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed the food and staff very friendly. Will be back very soon. Loved that my three doggies where aloud to stay with us.

"Good"
4/6
Merle R.6 years ago · 1 review

My first course , prawns, was excellent but my filet steak 'blue' was tough and I struggled to eat half. My dog enjoyed the other half. The chips were too large and cold. I do not think I shall be paying a return visit. One of my guests also complained about her filet steak being tough.

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

Very nice but asain noodle starter would of preferred soft noodles and the veg with the dinners to he softer

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

Our first visit and all very pleased with the meal etc. Very pleasant staff and atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynda b.6 years ago · 1 review

It was just one of great places to eat @ drink great night oug

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

Beautiful old building staff friendly food was amazing nice outside area will be returning 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Jim F.6 years ago · 1 review

Busy Friday night but slick service and excellent food. Perfect start to our holiday before we fly out of Newcastle in the morning.

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

Premises were clean, staff were efficient and knowledgeable. Food was good, but a bit too fancy. Lack of simple stuff on the menu. Everything that looked suitable, was paired with something unwanted or unnecessary. A bit on the pricey side too. All okay for celebratory meal but nothing, or very little, for a simple lunch, just passing through, or light bite for our older companion. Music was pleasant, with a welcome local flavour (probably lost on most patrons), not intrusive so noise levels and ambience very pleasant at lunchtime.

"Very good"
5/6
June A.6 years ago · 1 review

Monday is quieter than other days. I entertained family from London. They were impressed with the Blackbird Inn and its historical importance in the village. They were also very impressed with the interior. Service was very good and the food most enjoyable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel C.6 years ago · 1 review

My absolute favourite Sunday lunch spot, the nut roast is splendid!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jamie J.6 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent service and food as usual, atmosphere was lovely and relaxed.

"Good"
4/6
Christine J.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely time at the Blackbird for Sunday dinner. As ever, food and service excellent

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

Superb food !! Choice of beef pink or well done !! Friendly staff !! Nice location!! Would certainly reccomend having Sunday lunch here !! ( haven't been any other day )

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

Enjoyed our visit, Will return for another meal very soon

"Excellent"
6/6
David H.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and great service. Will definitely use again 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret G.7 years ago · 1 review

The Sunday lunch was excellent, the waitresses Molly and Holly were lovely and very attentive. We can thoroughly recommend the Blackbird.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carolyn P.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was lovely. Excellent service and lovely setting. Definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Avril r.7 years ago · 1 review

Great pub lovely food good atmosphere Most of the staff were good although I did stand a while waiting to be served despite the fact there seemed to be plenty of staff doing nothing ..

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill B.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch. All four of us loved it and the Eton mess was amazing. Can’t wait to return. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen B.7 years ago · 8 reviews

Great food and excellent service Would visit again Great value

"Excellent"
6/6
Donna B.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a fantastic experience from walking in to walking back out. The service was second to none and nothing was a bother. Even though it was Father’s Day we weren’t rushed. The food was amazing and my roast beef was cooked to perfection. Can’t wait to go back and try the everyday menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely first visit to the blackbird today for Father's Day lunch. Fab hot vegetables on the Sunday dinners. Will return .

"Excellent"
6/6
Elsa H.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. We will definitely return in the future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian P.7 years ago · 1 review

Very pleasant environment and good food.and service in a local pub.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine N.7 years ago · 1 review

Busy Saturday evening, food took a long time to arrive but definitely worth wait. Staff friendly and attentive. The only negative was the noise, the acoustics of the ‘dining room’ are terrible, you can’t here the others on your own table but you can hear the full conversation of the people on the table at the other side of the room!

"Very good"
5/6
Mary S.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food as always. Friendly welcoming staff too. If I had to complain about anything service was a little slow but 1.30 Sunday lunch is busy anyway you go!! Worth the wait though.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mandy Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food. Great service. We’ll be back again soon. Thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Adrian J.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal, with excellent flavours and presentation. Note to self go more often.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorna M.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was excellent, very friendly and efficient staff we will be back again soon

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

Friendly, attentive staff. Interesting menu and good service, pleasant environment.

"Very good"
5/6
Maria F.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch with friends. Great choice on the menu with lunchtime specials or sandwiches and toastier or their main menu. Prompt service and food was of a good quality. Dessert really too large for one but a great portion to share.

"Excellent"
6/6
Grant C.7 years ago · 1 review

lovely food , little pricey but it is ponteland. we would come back

"Very good"
5/6
Pat B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Nice pub, friendly and atentive staff,would go back, food very good.

"Very good"
5/6
David H.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was fresh tasty and would definitely try again soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Hannah W.7 years ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch was above and beyond expected. Delicious and excellent quality. Great relaxed vibe in the bar. Friendly helpful staff. Superb place

"Excellent"
6/6
Bernadette D.7 years ago · 1 review

Fab Sunday lunch everything , was perfect Thank u !

"Good"
4/6
Debbie C.7 years ago · 1 review

I’d actually booked the restaurant but we were given a table in the bar. It was actually a lot more pleasant so I was happy with that! The staff very friendly and helpful. Food was very good, only criticism is the meats were slightly dry.

"Average"
3/6
Eva A.7 years ago · 1 review

Went for 2nd anniversary meal with my partner. His food was good, however my order was wrong. Tried to eat it to not be a pain but what they brought wasn’t cooked right. I ordered the beef fillet and they brought the fillet steak. I can’t eat steak with the juices coming out as it puts my off and the steak had a lot coming it. Tried to explain to the waitress that it wasn’t what I ordered and she didn’t listen. They just cooked the steak more. At this point my partner had already finished his meal. The guy who brought the food to us was lovely though and when I explained to him it wasn’t what I ordered. He was lovely about it. They took my meal off the bill though so can’t complain too much. Unsure whether I would come back again though.

"Very good"
5/6
Christine C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal. We both had the Sunday lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed it. This was our first visit for a meal and it will not be the last 😊

"Very good"
5/6
Dorothy F.7 years ago · 1 review

Booked for a late lunch, food excellent, staff pleasant & friendly, also every good service! Would certainly re-visit if iver this way again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill A.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic Sunday lunch - staff very attentive- lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend 👍

"Very good"
5/6
Mick M.7 years ago · 1 review

Really nice Sunday lunch. Visited before and we’ll visit again

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare W.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful food and great service. Lovely pub with plenty of parking.

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