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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.6
4.6
1235 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking at both the front and the rear of the property.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa

What 1,235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    British

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Bull offers an exquisite dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful attentive staff." Guests rave about the "amazing talented chef," "beautiful setting," and "cozy atmosphere." The menu boasts delicious options like the "best fish and chips" and "incredible Chateaubriand." Highly recommended for memorable meals and outstanding service.

1,235 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing. From the moment we walked in the door we were looked after. Food & staff were amazing.

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  2. Jo

    Worcestershire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in great company so had a very enjoyable evening. The staff were extremely personable and helpful however, serving of the food let this down. It felt like the food had been left under heat lamps. Soggy pork belly bites, cool fries and slightly undercooked but delicious cheese and onion pie.

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  3. Grahame

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to the Black Bull Inn. We had booked an Open Table for two about 2 months previously for a birthday celebration on a Saturday at 6 pm. We arrived ten minutes early only to find all the car parking spaces at the front and back of the building were occupied, so country roadside parking was necessary. Friends had strongly recommended the Black Bull, but reading recent negative online recommendations just before leaving home, particularly relating to poor/slow service, put a question mark in our minds, added to when we found a full car park indicating a popular and busy pub so early on a Saturday evening. The place was busy and became busier during our stay. We were shown to our table in the Library Room. Our drinks order was taken very quickly and arrived within five minutes. We chose our meals (starters and mains) from the A la Carte menu. Although we didn’t monitor how long it took to bring the starters and main meals, considering how busy the place was, we did not have a long wait. The food was excellent, and for me, the fillet steak was cooked to perfection and the tastiest that I have eaten for very many years. From this experience, it deserves at least a four and a half star rating for hospitality, ambience, quality of service, food and cooking. Although it is a fourteen-mile drive from home, would we go again? Most definitely, yes.

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  4. Nicola

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely intimate dining experience enhanced by welcoming staff and tasty food and wine.

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  5. Georgina

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food in great surroundings very attentive staff keen to please

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  6. Sally

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. My chicken breast was a little on the cool side but otherwise food was delicious. Staff absolutely superb.

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  7. Kate

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varied menu, excellent service and delicious food.

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  8. Keith

    Glasgow6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, probably the best gastropub in the area.

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  9. John VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am still thrilled to have 'found' the Black Bull almost four years ago... I have recommended to many, including to JJ Watt, and will continue to recommend! Well managed, great service and food quality is amazing!!

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  10. Pauline

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very good experience on every way and we would certainly return.

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The Black Bull is rated 4.6 stars by 1235 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Black Bull

Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 8AW

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking at both the front and the rear of the property.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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