The Black Lion - Long Melford

4.5

794 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Welcome to our 15th Century inn where our modern twist on the traditional creates a wonderful setting to enjoy our food, sample our local ales and explore our wine list.

Time well spent is often accompanied by great food. Our Head Chef, Steve Angier thoughtfully crafts menus with a passion for regional produce while consciously creating dishes to meet our guests varying tastes. From the the plant-based, to the gluten free diets and to the meat-loving - the attention to detail is unchanged.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01787 312356
Website
http://www.theblacklionlongmelford.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party contact
Events: 01787 312356

Location
The Green, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9DN
Area
Long Melford
Parking details
There are limited parking spaces at the front of the building. If none of these spaces are available, feel free to park on the side road or on the green opposite.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Roast Parsnip Soup£8.00
apple caramel and sage
Parmesan & Mustard Fishcake£9.50
chunky tartar sauce
Slow Cooked Beetroot£9.00
candied walnuts, endive, Binham Blue
Gin Cured Chalk Stream Trout£10.00
grapefruit & fennel salad, creme fraiche
Duck Leg Rillettes£9.00
celeriac & mustard remoulade, and toast

Mains

Pork Chop£20.00
poached apricots, roast carrots, mustard croquette
Baked Cod£20.00
white beans, brown shrimp, roast Jerusalem artichoke cream
Clark & Son Burger£16.00
Binham Blue, hand cut chips, celeriac remoulade
Roast Sea Bass£21.00
Hispi cabbage, crushed new potatoes, oyster mushrooms, caper butter sauce
8oz Rib Eye Steak£23.00
runner beans, shallot, pink peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips
Chicken Schnitzel£19.00
celeriac & mustard remoulade, French fries
Potato Gnocchi£17.50
grey oyster mushroom, confit shallot

Sides

Hispi Cabbage & Pickled Shallots£4.50
French Fries£4.00
Honey Roasted Parsnips£4.00
Roasted Heritage Carrots£4.00

Desserts

Bramley Apple Crumble£8.50
vanilla ice cream
Dark Chocolate Mousse£8.50
orange, salted caramel ice cream
Oat Milk Panna Cotta£8.00
poached pear, iced cider jelly, gingernut biscuit, pear sorbet
Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.50
butterscotch sauce and rum & raisin ice cream
Chef's Selection of Cheese£11.00
chutney, biscuits

What 794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

794 Reviews

MK
MrsK
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing visit for my husbands birthday lunch. Order tap water but was brought very expensive mineral water which we hadn't realised until it was opened! £5 we had not intended to spend . Veggie roast was ok but parts of it were very dry ( potatoes and yorkshire pudding especially), asked for veggie gravy and was told that there wasn't any? Staff nice enough but very young and inexperienced. Was not asked if I was a chestnut group member and therefore points not added to my account. Not what we were expecting from this group as previous experiences in other venues were better. We won't be visiting again.
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JulieW
Essex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The noise level was too high in the conservatory The extra dishes came 10 mins after the main The bill was wrong twice
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Sylvia
Norfolk/Suffolk
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
perfect hotel in lovely location - staff - service - food - rooms - all outstanding
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LeslieM
Essex
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food very good but our table was in the middle of the bar with people milling round throughout our meal, service not very good , for the price expected better.
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JuliaJ
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It is a nice establishment, but we were seated in a position which meant one of our party had to keep getting up for others to pass. Our starters were lovely, we all dad something different. But we didn't think our main course (we all had the beef roast) was of good quality, it wasn't very hot, the meat was very fatty, my husband had a large lump of fat 'hiding' under his slice of meat? It had the potential to be a good beef roast, but being almost cold and poor quality meat spoilt it. We didn't have desserts. A good point was that we didn't feel rushed so was able to sit and natter with friends we only get to see 1-2 times a year. We would return but maybe not on a Sunday and would ask to not be seated by the door in the walkthrough.
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JamesM
Essex
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My wife had ordered the lamb Rump which arrived sliced . When she attempted to cut the slices she found the knife would not cut through the meat as it was not cooked. By the time the replacement dish has arrived ,she had lost her appetite. Because of the problem with my wife's uncooked meat I was initially distracted from my meal. I had ordered the Roast Hake dish . So I did not immediately notice that It arrived without the braised baby gem warm salad or the Asparagus. When I raised this matter the waitress went off to check. When she returned (without the items) she said the chef had offered a free desert.
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CLaz
South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was a very pleasant meal, nice atmosphere, very helpful and friendly staff. We were celebrating my dads birthday. Only downside which wasn’t good was a dog in the restaurant. I am a dog lover but didnt realise it was dog friendly, my dad is allergic to dogs which wasn’t good. However, due to the special occasion we tried to make the most of it and enjoy. Dog aside we had a wonderful meal in a lovely place.
The Black Lion - Long MelfordResponded on 23 April 2023
CLaz many thanks for taking the time to let us know how we did! We are a dog friendly property, however had we of known your father had an allergy we would have been more than happy to find an alternative table for you all. We are so pleased you had a wonderful meal nonetheless and do hope to see you all again soon. Best wishes, Kristina
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Essex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service excellent as indeed everything. Highly recommended
The Black Lion - Long MelfordResponded on 23 April 2023
OpenTable Diner many thanks for your high star rating! We look forward to your next visit! Best wishes, Kristina
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Jubilee3
Norfolk/Suffolk
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, helpful and friendly staff, delicious food. Highly recommend Wednesday evening for half price wine deal
The Black Lion - Long MelfordResponded on 21 April 2023
Jubilee3 thanks for taking the time to let us know how we did! We are so pleased to hear you took advantage of our Wine Down Wednesday offer which is proving very popular! We do hope to see you back again soon! Best wishes, Kristina
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DelRet
Essex
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came upon this pub by chance and were lucky to get a booking via OpenTable. We were not disappointed- lovely setting in Long Melford delicious food and very good service. Loved the fact that dogs were allowed into the restaurant- would highly recommend.
The Black Lion - Long MelfordResponded on 14 April 2023
DelRet, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! We are pleased you had a wonderful experience at The Black Lion and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Kristina
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The Green, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9DN

Additional information

Area
Long Melford
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are limited parking spaces at the front of the building. If none of these spaces are available, feel free to park on the side road or on the green opposite.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.theblacklionlongmelford.com/
Phone number
01787 312356
Private party contact
Events: 01787 312356

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Featured Items

Warm Spiced Mulled Wine£6.00

Garlic & Herb Focaccia, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil£4.00

Nocellara Olives£4.50

Starters

Roast Parsnip Soup£8.00

Parmesan & Mustard Fishcake£9.50

Slow Cooked Beetroot£9.00

Gin Cured Chalk Stream Trout£10.00

Duck Leg Rillettes£9.00

Mains

Pork Chop£20.00

Baked Cod£20.00

Clark & Son Burger£16.00

Roast Sea Bass£21.00

8oz Rib Eye Steak£23.00

Chicken Schnitzel£19.00

Potato Gnocchi£17.50

Sides

Hispi Cabbage & Pickled Shallots£4.50

French Fries£4.00

Honey Roasted Parsnips£4.00

Roasted Heritage Carrots£4.00

Desserts

Bramley Apple Crumble£8.50

Dark Chocolate Mousse£8.50

Oat Milk Panna Cotta£8.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.50

Chef's Selection of Cheese£11.00

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