The Black Bull

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

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   Elizabeth

   Edinburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Our overall experience was mixed it started really well a good waitress excellent wine. Our choice of nibbles and the 2 starters we had were amazing well presented and imaginative tastes that went together perfectly. Unfortunately our choice of main course a sharing rack of Vension at £70 was extremely disappointing the sliced meat was very rare with blood running over the presentation board, of course Vension is served rare, we have had it numerous times but this was very rare, the actual cutlets on the bone were presentation only, no edible meat on them.
   

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   Rhona

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was incredible. Highly enjoyed and recommended.
   

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   Mandy

   London19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was superb, especially the mackerel starter and the apple tarte tatin dessert
   

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   Jane

   Cumbria1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience. We both chose a Sunday type roast of local lamb which lacked taste, was difficult to cut and quite chewy. The vegetables were undercooked and, sadly, cold. The saving grace was the gravy which was very tasty. Compared to similar meals eaten elsewhere, it was very expensive.
   

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   Rosemary

   Newcastle2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   A very pleasant Sunday lunch in a charming dales small book town .
   

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   David

   Newcastle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Sunday lunch. Food really good and service relaxed and friendly.
   

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   Becca

   Cumbria1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   fantastic meal! Great service , staff very attentive, good portion sizes
   

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   Shannon

   Manchester2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What an amazing restaurant! The food was delightful, so flavoursome, well presented and great portion sizes. The service was second to none, so attentive, checking in, developing rapport. We took our lovely dog Rosie and they brought her a bed and offered her treats and water. Such excellent value for money and so great to see some less common dishes on the menu which turned out to be great. We will definitely be back when visiting Sedbergh in the future!
   

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   Peter

   Cumbria1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were excellent. My only criticism is that the wines are over priced.
   

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    Elaine

    Dumfries and Galloway2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Fabulous pub/restaurant, good food, friendly staff, prices average for the food.
    

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