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The Black Bull, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Black Bull

4.6
4.6
1183 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Child-friendly

  • 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 "beautiful atmosphere" with open fires and festive decor. Known for "excellent food and service," it shines with standout dishes like the Sunday roast sharing board and exquisite desserts. Despite some service delays, the "friendly staff" and dog-friendly environment ensure a welcoming visit.

1,183 Reviews

  1. David

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We left feeling disappointed. Initially we were hoping that the fact that a winner of Masterchef would mean the food would be excellent. What an opportunity for the venue to showcase. However, the prices we felt, were city centre prices. The menu choices were minimal and very ‘pub grub’ . The quality of the food was mediocre . Under cooked vegetables, over seasoned fish, gloopy sauce. Sorry but we won’t be returning or recommending. Shame that the chance to maximise a Masterchef is so poor. On the plus side the waitress was excellent.

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  2. andrew

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped at The Black Bull en route from Grange over Sands to Harrogate. We found the whole experience delightful. The welcome was lovely, we had a drink in the bar, where we looked at the menu before ordering. We then went through to the dining room and had a wonderful meal. Really tasty food well presented. I would highly recommend The Black Bull. The whole experience was terrific!

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  3. Robert

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food and excellent establishment. Good menu. Highly recommended.

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  4. Shelly

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and a gorgeous setting. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Becky was amazing! Really knowledgeable and helpful. She made the day for us.

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  5. Paul

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers and will definitely be back. Great food great service and a great warm feeling about the whole place.

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  6. Stephen

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just outstanding and exceeded our expectations worth 4 hr drive up busy M6

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  7. Kathryn

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, lovely place. Very cosy. Definitely recommend.

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  8. Charlotte

    Lancashire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, we expected it to be quiet on a Wednesday lunch time in January however, it was felt lovely not too busy but more than enough people to create a nice atmosphere. Nice lighting for dining and lovely and warm (real fires) on a damp January day. 4 of us enjoyed a sharing platter, the highlight being the haddock gougons. The mains overall were good, the steak and ale pie could have been a 'proper pie' rather than a topped one and my husband stated that he would have liked some gravy with it. (Also, in this day and age, why do chefs now always put salt on chips rather than allow customers to choose whether they want salt or not. If I had been served the chips (I had mash) I would have sent them back as they were covered in salt) Overall we enjoyed and would go back - to order the fish and chips main!

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  9. Sue

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just had a fantastic pub lunch. Very tasty, expertly cooked and well presented. We would return.

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  10. Sharon

    Lancashire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch experience today 👏 Looking forward to coming again

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The Black Bull is rated 4.6 stars by 1183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Black Bull

Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 8AW

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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