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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.5
4.5
1116 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,116 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lancashire

    Great for brunch

  • Lancashire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

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."

1,116 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit today, just a notch above other gastro pubs in the area. Warm welcome and really lovely atmosphere. Awesome Christmas decorations and the food was excellent. Need to visit again many times to go through the menu!

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  2. Nolan

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service in lovely surroundings with a relaxed atmosphere.

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  3. Gary

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our first visit to the black bull last Sunday, after a friend recommended it to us, and we can’t wait too go back there, even it is a 45 minute drive it is well the travel. The restaurant had a warm, cosy and friendly feel, the service was excellent with very friendly and polite staff, and most importantly the food was amazing. Three courses of outstanding food, absolute bargain. I recommend the Sunday sharing platter it was so tasty and plentiful. Will be going back there very soon.

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  4. David

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday lunch. Excellent food and service, well worth the visit.

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  5. Harry

    Lancashire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual everything was perfect, the whole place looks wonderful with all all the Christmas decorations up, the tree is amazing, add a log fire for the perfect setting. We had the Sunday lunch sharing plater which was delicious and really good value for money. The staff are friendly and helpful, it is absolutely one of our favourite places to eat.

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  6. Alison

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Excellent value for money. Epic service from all members of staff. Very friendly and attentive from the second you enter the Black Bull. We saw Dan on Master Chief and decided we must try it. We enjoyed it so much we came back for our second visit two weeks later

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  7. Janice

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food staff lovely decorations lovely would definitely recommend

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  8. Luke

    Lancashire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I would have gave this place a 10 out of 10. Everything with the food was brilliant apart from one minor detail and the service wasn’t up to scratch on the night for me. Firstly the meal was good apart from the beef (main part of my Sunday dinner) was tough to chew. It ruined the meal as it’s the best part. If it wasn’t for the lamb being 10/10 I would have complained on the spot (not a complainer) For service overall excellent. What didn’t allow me to give 5 stars was because when I entered no one was there to great us or even a sign to say where to go. I ended up going to bar and waiting for 10 minutes before the bar staff asked what I wanted. Poor service this you need to make people feel welcome. Other than this the waiter was brilliant with us. This none perfect experience hasn’t put me off trying again. I may try again in the future and hopefully they serve me good beef.

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  9. Russell

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am always doubtful about going to restaurants on my own and at 81 I think I stand out a bit, I didn't get that feeling at the Black Bull. All the staff I came into contact with were quite sociable. Starter was perfection, Halloumi Fries, and I've never had Roast Lamb for a long time but I got a big plateful of food which for my appetite was a bit too much, nothing wrong with that it was good and at £34 for 2 courses reasonable but £8 for a large glass of Merlot, that was a lot, but I enjoyed so what the hell Used to go in the Bull over 60yrs ago when I worked at the then Brockhall hospital, obviously it has changed since then and is now a quality restaurant,

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  10. mark

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blown away by service , hospitality and quality of food Simply outstanding Thank you and look forward to eating there again very soon

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The Black Bull is rated 4.5 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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