The Blackbird Inn

Our forth visit now after spending sometime trying to find somewhere for Sunday lunch where the meat is edible. Today however having gone for the trio of meats the beef was sadly disappointing, tough and chewy to say the least but I accept this was my fault entirely having not stayed with my usual choice of beef sirloin. My partner opted for the cheesecake and I the lemon mousse, both were delicious but particularly with the cheesecake one wonders just how small is it acceptable to go on the portion size for the price charged!!. All in all our experience today was not as enjoyable as previous visits.

Excellent & extensive Sunday lunch menu. Top quality food. The beef was the best I’ve tasted,

Great atmosphere , excellent staff and superb food 👍 definitely go again soon

great food, friendly service and very pleasant atmosphere. would recommend.

Nice staff. Good service. Good food. Nice pub. Would recommend.

Their Asian beef salad is the best! Lively friendly service too.

Really good food, lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly & helpful

Have been here before and made a Bee line again to celebrate my birthday. We sat in the vaulted dining area which is cosy and intimate and has amazing history. The food here is fantastic. Beautifully presented, good sized portions and full of flavour. There is plenty of choice on the menu but we were too full for pudding. The venue was busy and there’s a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place. We look forward to our next visit.

It was very busy. Staff forgot to come back to order sweet and coffee. Also they forgot the coffee we ordered but brought it once prompted and apologised. Disabled access could be better.

Lovely food then the staff were amazing as my uncle passed out. Thanks to all. Think it was a bad reaction to his shingles jab. I honestly thought he wasn’t coming around. Thanks for looking after him, putting him In recovery position and calling ambulance. . Thanks staff ❤️

Initially we were being seated in the Tunnel Room the tables were too close together we asked if we could go to another table and they moved us to Minstrel Room. It was perfect

Rather quick to clear the table. So much so a drink was whilst my dining companion was still drinking. We sat in an almost empty room for 40 mins before our food arrived. Peas far too salty. Chips not only undercooked but not triple cooked (as per menu description). Vegan options 1 - the ice cream! The brownie dessert dry and no alcohol free wine on the wine list. On a positive note the crackers were supporting the Trussel Trust.

Lovely food and good friendly, and very efficient service. Nice surroundings

Lovely food and really nice surroundings, only spoiled by our table for two being hammed right next to the LOUDEST and most ostentatious 3 couples I have ever come across. "Oh shall we have fizz?" "Oh let's, it would be rude not not to" followed by raucous cackle

Wonderful food and attentive service. We had a little while to wait for our food, but it is Christmas and it wasn't a problem! We are regulars and will be back!!

Efficient service, friendly helpful staff and lovely food , good portion size

Waited 1 hour for food while other tables who came in half an hour later were served at about the same time. No satisfactory explanation.

Warmly welcomed and shown to a lovely seating area. Pleasantly surprised at how busy it was resulting in a festive atmosphere. Prompt table service, good length of time left between courses. Not rushed. Food was amazing 10/10 and piping hot

We ordered a side of cauliflower cheese it was burnt and dry and also one flouret was grey a sign It was rotten. Thankfully they removed that from our bill. Spoilt the meal for me as we were celebrating my birthday

We had a lovely meal and the food was great. The servers were attentive. There were two groups of women on the tables either side of us who were really loud so we couldn’t hear our conversation. This was in the tunnel room so if I was booking again I would ask not to be seated in there. It was also freezing cold in the room.

Enjoyed our drinks at the bar before moving to our table in the restaurant for 2pm. We had the 3-course Christmas lunch (lovely food - thank you chef) and moved back to a table in the bar (reserved for us as we hadn't finished our wine) and our table was needed for the next party at 5pm. If the ambiance hadn't been so good, we wouldn't have spent 3 hours over lunch! Well done Blackbird, we'll be back again soon.

Prompt service, polite and friendly staff. The place was very busy but staff were calm and professional. Dining room on the chilly side which is a shame as there were fires going in the bar.

Very good food and attentive service from the staff would happily visit again

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

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

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

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

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.

First time visit Lovely food and the service was tremendous.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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