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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 (1,457)

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

5.3/6

1,457 reviews

5.3/6

1,457 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
Lynn D.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Great service food and atmosphere, what more can I say.

"Very good"
5/6
July W.9 months ago · 1 review

Got the table we requested and were looked after very well. Thank You.

"Very good"
5/6
Linda Y.9 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday lunch. Gravy could have been a bit thicker.

"Good"
4/6
Belly B.9 months ago · 1 review

Very nice visit to the blackbird today staff are really nice and good was spot on. Thanks

"Very good"
5/6
John L.9 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service , excellent choices both food and drinks

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"Very good"
5/6
Anne S.9 months ago · 1 review

Extensive menu, great food & service. Would definitely recommend The Blackbird.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner9 months ago · 1 review

Staff were great and courteous. Food was incredible. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patricia S.9 months ago · 1 review

Food excellent and service efficient and friendly. Atmosphere was good.

"Very good"
5/6
June w.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely Sunday lunch . We have been several times and always enjoyed it. Food delicious, staff always friendly, great atmosphere. We will be back. :-)

"Excellent"
6/6
Elaine B.9 months ago · 1 review

Great food and great friendly service. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

"Very good"
5/6
Julie C.9 months ago · 1 review

Gorgeous Sunday Roast, I had the 3 meats , lovely fresh and tasty

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner10 months ago · 2 reviews

We were happy with everything, table was where we asked for, food was served promptly, lovely and hot and delicious

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon K.10 months ago · 1 review

The Blackbird never disappoints, great food and service along with a lovely atmosphere 😀

"Very good"
5/6
Marie B.10 months ago · 1 review

Table in a lovely room with nice atmosphere, food was so.nice and perfect that my elderly parents could pick from the kids menu for smaller portions

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire W.10 months ago · 1 review

Lovely fresh & delicious Sunday lunch. The meat was cooked perfectly, vegetables were just right and portion was substantial but not overwhelming! The best Sunday roast around!

"Very good"
5/6
Barry S.10 months ago · 2 reviews

All of the food was excellent, efficiently and and pleasantly served.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue S.10 months ago · 2 reviews

Always good food and service at the Blackbird,and pleasant staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian R.10 months ago · 2 reviews

Really good food and really good service and the pub is fantastic

"Very good"
5/6
Pamela R.10 months ago · 1 review

Consistently good food and service which is always served in a timely manner. Great atmosphere too .. has been our go to for years

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.10 months ago · 51 reviews

Excellent evening. Enjoyable company facilitated by friendly great service and excellent food - really good choices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.10 months ago · 51 reviews

Excellent evening. Enjoyable company facilitated by friendly great service and excellent food - really good choices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jade C.10 months ago · 1 review

Food was incredible, and service was great. Very child friendly. Would definitely book again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim I.10 months ago · 1 review

Food delicious and service friendly and helpful … all thoroughly enjoyable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy K.10 months ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch did not disappoint. Great service and great food.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner10 months ago · 1 review

Booked a table for 6 for Sunday lunch. We were seated promptly and orders taken. Food arrived in good time and was delicious as always! Excellent service from all the staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin T.10 months ago · 1 review

Always prompt friendly service and a good Sunday lunch with plenty of choice

"Good"
4/6
Carole A.10 months ago · 18 reviews

Always a good welcome. Food is very good. Parking is good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food, prompt and efficient service by very friendly staff and great ambiance

"Very good"
5/6
michelle r.a year ago · 1 review

Very good food and a very good evening. Thanks to all.

"Very good"
5/6
Steven T.a year ago · 3 reviews

Went for Sunday lunch. Menu was more limited than on other days, but there was enough choice for us. The sea bream was outstanding - better than we've had anywhere. And it was a large fillet too. Asian salad was also outstanding - extremely tasty. Sunday roast and gnocchi were very good. Sticky toffee pudding was one of the best we've had. Only slight disappointment was the Eton mess - no strawberries, just strawberry ice cream instead. But it was an excellent meal all round. This is very high standard of cooking and one of the best eateries in the area. And we weren't rushed at all, and there is a great vibe for people watching in an atmospheric space.

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda h.a year ago · 1 review

Charming helpful staff who went out of their way to help me with two disabled guests. A wonderful experience

"Very good"
5/6
Robert R.a year ago · 2 reviews

Had a lovely meal at the Blackbird. Lovely staff very busy

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

Excellent Sunday lunch, lovely pub with understanding and helpful staff!

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracey B.a year ago · 1 review

We had a lovely meal with friends. The food was delicious and our servers were attentive and helpful. Highly recommended.

"Average"
3/6
Mrs M.a year ago · 1 review

Mediocre food. Fish batter on my meal was not very good. My granddaughter ate all of her meal but I tasted the sausages and thought that they were tough skinned and not particularly nice. The chocolate ice cream that the children had was filled with dark chocolate chips and not really suitable for small children.

"Good"
4/6
Colette S.a year ago · 2 reviews

Please please please switch off the news on the TVs -we wanted a pleasant lunch not to be bombarded by the war in the Middle East TVs have no place in a pub apart from big sports events .It would put me off coming !!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.a year ago · 51 reviews

a slight hiccup with taking our order meant three meals delivered rather than four. manager came and explained what the mistake was, apologized and sorted things as quickly as possible with the kitchen. could have been a bad experience but for the timely intervention by the mamager

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry H.a year ago · 51 reviews

a slight hiccup with taking our order meant three meals delivered rather than four. manager came and explained what the mistake was, apologized and sorted things as quickly as possible with the kitchen. could have been a bad experience but for the timely intervention by the mamager

"Very good"
5/6
Graeme D.a year ago · 1 review

Very pleasant evening, the staff were very helpful and the food excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Graeme A.a year ago · 1 review

Fantastic Sunday Lunch, great service, great staff, will definitely return!

"Excellent"
6/6
Allison H.a year ago · 1 review

Very welcoming, great customer service and amazing food. Definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosie Y.a year ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic food and fantastic service. Thank you, we all enjoyed it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.a year ago · 42 reviews

Lovely meal and excellent quality again. Will be back to this beautiful pub and restaurant again .

"Very good"
5/6
David B.a year ago · 1 review

Really good food and drink at The Blackbird, with a spread of choices across our table of six. Possibly more expensive than at similar restaurants but service was good and enjoyed by all.

"Good"
4/6
David B.a year ago · 1 review

pleasant place, quick service, table booked was ready to sit at

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather G.a year ago · 1 review

First visit and totally amazing Sunday roast. Would highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Gerald S.a year ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and lovely place to eat. We'll be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry C.a year ago · 1 review

Food was lovely and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Would recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul D.a year ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed the food and great service from the team

"Very good"
5/6
Jerry L.a year ago · 3 reviews

Welcoming staff, good lively atmosphere of people enjoying their meals, excellent food and great service

"Excellent"
6/6
helen s.a year ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic Sunday lunch, can’t praise it enough and the staff were all very attentive and friendly

"Excellent"
6/6
Kaye M.a year ago · 1 review

Fabulous Sunday Lunch as always. Our favourite place to eat!

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