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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.6 (1281)
£25 and under
British
Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 8AW

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01254 248801
  • Website
    http://www.blackbulloldlangho.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 8AW
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,281 people are saying

The Black Bull reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lancashire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Lancashire

    Hot spot

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Bull offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "lovely people." Known for its "delicious homemade food," it features a varied menu, including exceptional roasts and desserts like crème brûlée. While some service issues were noted, the staff is generally "very helpful" and attentive.
1,281 Reviews

  1. Felicity

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the second time we have visited The Blackbull and on both occasions the food has been excellent, however on our second visit we felt the service was poor. We found we had to chase drink orders, chase the dessert menu after waiting for 10 minutes and also felt we were sat for a long period of time with dirty plates. The staff were polite however seemed to not be as on the ball as our previous visit where the service was excellent.

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  2. Rob VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service..staff very friendly..definitely returning soon..

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  3. Phil VIP

    Lancashire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as ever, and once again left a little too full…

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  4. Tony

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Veg very undercooked Scallops £10 extra. Very small portion in a very small dish. Not good value Service slow after main meal left waiting for drinks & desert order Would I go back - yes Would I recommend - yes Guys take on board comments - please

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  5. Claire

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious! All the staff are so lovely and couldn’t do enough for our 4 year old, such a nice, family friendly atmosphere. Can’t wait to visit again.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sharing platter to start was exceptional. The mains were delicious and only 1 of us had room for dessert Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and we will be cack

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  7. Tracy

    Manchester/Greater Manchester4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous lunch. First class food and service. We shared a starter and a dessert and had a main each. The starter was delicious - asparagus with a deep friend hens egg. The treacle pudding dessert was a real treat and the custard was out of this world! We will be back

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  8. Sue VIP

    London21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a delicious roast dinner. Staff lovely. Thank you

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  9. Louise

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal, the portions were very large, enjoyed every mouthful, presentation was stunning! Thank you to the friendly team at the black bull

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  10. Tonye

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, lovely people, best creme brulee ever😍😍

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2 people
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Booked 14 times today
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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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