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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.5
4.5
1132 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to the Black Bull.
Tucked away in rural Lancashire, between cloud topped hills, green fields, rolling pastures, and lots of cows... sits The Black Bull Inn.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Old Langho, our stone building has been here since the 1500s. Steeped in history it has it's own warm welcome to travellers from far and wide.
Our menu is fresh, local and has a nice balance of those "pub classics" but brought up to date in modern and inventive ways.
Dog friendly in the bar area or garden, and plenty of cosy seating available in front of our roaring fires, in The Library, or in our gorgeous, beamed, renovated Fire Barn.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    01254 248801
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Blackburn
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking at both the front and the rear of the property.
  • Public transit
    Our nearest train station is Old Langho, which is an easy 20 min walk through country roads to our door.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Good for business meals

  • Lancashire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

  • Lancashire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Bull offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing food" and "friendly service," making it a favorite for many. Diners praise the "fantastic" Sunday lunch, "lovely atmosphere," and attentive staff. While some find the menu pricing high, the quality and presentation are often cited as "worth every penny."

1,133 Reviews
  1. Deryn

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch as always. Our friends love it here so I always book in advance. X x x

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  2. Helen

    Liverpool

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m so glad we were able to get a table for lunch with friends on my birthday. Couldn’t believe how beautiful the Fire Barn was all decorated for Xmas! Wonderful food, really lovely staff, and best of all - Dan Merriman, MasterChef Professionals champion this year came out to chat with us - what a privilege to meet this amazing chef and great gentleman.

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  3. mike

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant and food , the wine was a little over priced , and there were a few things unavailable from the menu . We were very well looked after by all of the staff however the Service from start to finish was very slow (without any explanation why) , even though the restaurant was fairly quiet .

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  4. Emma

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and lovely friendly staff Lovely Christmas atmosphere

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  5. Nick

    Berlin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, though the menu wasn’t as extensive as I anticipated, but the service didn’t reflect the quality of the food. Apart from one member of staff, they were all pleasant enough but perhaps just lacked that little bit of extra attention that can add to the experience. On arrival we were made to feel we had walked into a staff only area by the way the question “can I help you?” was barked in a suspicious way at us. Service was good but it was when it came to paying the bill that things dipped a little. The chap who took the payment was particularly abrupt and rude and overcharged us for dessert’s we hadn’t had. I accept some part in this as I did check the itemised bill, but the print is so small it was difficult to spot dessert’s had been added. Not itemised dessert’s, just a charge for them. You would have expected that if the items themselves were not present, either the system or the staff would query it. I was going to ring and suggest they treat the overpayment as a tip, but he had been so rude I thought better of it. Overall it was ok and we probably would return, but there is perhaps room for improvements in customer service, particularly as it didn’t seem excessively busy at the time.

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  6. ROB

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Sunday Dinner, great service , great food , excellent venue, staff really welcoming lovely atmosphere. Treat yourself you deserve it. Thanks to all the team at the Black Bull you all excelled.

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  7. lyndon

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service, Excellent fresh food, brilliant staff. 100% recommended

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  8. Janet

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very friendly, the food, Christmas dinner which had followed on from Gravadlax starter was fabulous. Very lovely venue too

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  9. Sarah

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and beautiful venue. Our table was near the fire and Christmas tree .... Best seats in the house!

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  10. Keith

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue with great food, can be very busy during the weekend and has live music from the early evening onwards.

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The Black Bull is rated 4.5 stars by 1132 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Black Bull

Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 8AW

Additional information

  • Area
    Blackburn
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking at both the front and the rear of the property.
  • Public transit
    Our nearest train station is Old Langho, which is an easy 20 min walk through country roads to our door.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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