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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.5
4.5
1146 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 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

  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,146 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Good for business meals

  • Lancashire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

  • Lancashire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

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."

1,146 Reviews

  1. Lewis

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Only offered Sunday menu despite claiming on website that al a carte available everyday. Food was ok not good enough to make us want to return for the full menu.

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  2. Ann

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food cooked to perfection. A relaxed Sunday lunch.

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  3. Anthony

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Accept it was a busy service but we had long waits for the food. Those having a main and a pudding had at least an hour wait before they got anything to eat. Perhaps warning about the delays enables people to order a starter if they are hungry.

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  4. Nadia

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, lovely friendly attentive staff, food amazing. Looking forward to returning.

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  5. Amanda

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit but definitely won't be our last, we had the sharing Sunday lunch board which was delicious. The service was excellent and very friendly, the pub was beautiful.

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  6. Tina

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    easy going and relaxed however professional at all time thank you and all the best for 2025

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  7. Kate

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely cosy pub with open fires and beautifully set out for the festive season. Welcomed and shown to our table where the staff were helpful and friendly. Food was delicious, we had starters and mains. The beer and wine were excellent We will definitely be eating there again, wish it was our local!

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  8. Katie

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely family meal, beautiful ambience, attentive staff and great food.

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  9. Andrew

    Newcastle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cosy and relaxing environment with good menu and attentive staff. Food was comforting and well presented.

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  10. Richard

    Lancashire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked a dinner for two and were full of expectation after Dan's MasterChef success. We were very disappointed. The "front of house" function was being covered by a super busy bar man (not his fault) so that we didn't sit at our table until 20 minutes after the booked time. Having made our choices from menus passed over from a neighbouring table, the waitress proceeded to tell my wife that none of her starter or main course choices were available and she ended up having no starter and a chicken burger. The waitress also failed to inform us of the "specials" prior to us selecting from the menu. I had the Venison sausage roll to start - which tasted like a standard sausage roll, and my main of seafood tagliatelle was swimming in oil and had clearly been reheated. Desserts were reasonable, frangipane tart and meringue. The basic bill with two blackcurrant and lemonades, one pint of beer and two glasses of wine was over £100. We did leave a basic 15% tip because we felt the majority of the fault fell at Management's door. Needless to say, we will not be re-booking.

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The Black Bull is rated 4.5 stars by 1146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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