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The Blackbird Inn, Ponteland, ENG

The Blackbird Inn

4.7 (2)
£25 and under
British
North Road, Ponteland, ENG NE20 9UH

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
Historically, Ponteland and nearby Darras Hall has long been a centre for Christian worship in Northumberland; more recently it is associated with the residences of Newcastle and Tyne-and-Wear footballers and businessmen. For all and sundry, Ponteland town centre is a place of pilgrimage if you’re looking for a solid British pub, with the principal holy site being The Blackbird Inn up on North Road. Occupying the former site of Ponteland Castle, destroyed in 1388, this handsome stone tavern still houses remnants of an ancient tower and a roaring Tudor fireplace alongside – more to the point – real ales, a giddy selection of gins, and gastropub-quality European and British cuisine. And your canine companions are welconme too in the bar area – if the bar is unavailable contact the Inn directly and they’ll do their best to accommodate your beloved pup. See below for important booking information.

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What people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2 Reviews
  1. IanF

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal, good service, lovely surroundings, varied gluten free menu including gluten free deserts, nice and bright we ate in the bar area however there is a dining room if u want a more formal experience. Would definitely go again.

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  2. PhilP

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great evening, good service, good prices with good quality bistro pub food.

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The Blackbird Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Newcastle and Northumberland
  4. Newcastle Upon Tyne
  5. Newcastle upon Tyne

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North Road, Ponteland, ENG NE20 9UH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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