First visit. Friendly staff, food didn't take long and was nice. Toilets clean. Queuing at bar was a challenge as no system & some people (men) pushed in front, squeezing through and getting served before others who waiting longer (including me). Cocktails also nice.
Had the hot shot parmo, was delicious, homemade chunky chips with skin on. The parmesan had a nice warming glow, with a nice cheese that came through so you could taste it all. To date, I would rate it one of the best I have had. Staff are friendly and considerate, and I will definitely be coming back to try something else. Atmosphere, it wasn't busy but had nice music playing.
We really stumbled onto this place while trying to find the tall ship at the Naval museum. Go past the museum and at the roundabout take the exit to the marina. It's removed from the busy A19 but there are a wealth of pubs and restaurants back there. The Black Olive looks pretty inconspicuous from outside. Inside it's quite lush with luxe velvety furnishings and crystal chandeliers. We had the Black Oliver burger and really enjoyed it. It came with a lovely fresh crisp side salad. The chips were truly handcut and triple baked. The beef burger was made from nice ground chuck. The staff were friendly and used down time to clean. Beautiful setting on the marina and there are two ice cream shops in the same area.
Came here today as a fly in visit, was really hungry so decided to get a breakfast. Probably the best breakfast I've had in a long time, piping hot, very quick and efficient. Staff extremely friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks guys. Will be back :D
I have been drinking in the Black Olive once a month, when a group get together for pre dinner drinks. The decor is of a very high standard but comfortable. I purchased a groupon voucher for £10 which entitles 2 adults to a main course each. When we arrived we were shown to a table from where our drinks order and food order were taken. Excellent food and service. Good choice on the menu and a very extensive gin menu.
Thank you to Jay
Gill & Lucy Magee
Bottomless Brunch, definitely worth it, service was excellent and really friendly, would definitely come again 😊
Lovely food.
I've been here a few times and I'm never disappointed. The parmo is so thick!
Definitely worth a visit!
Really nice place, went back again on the same day. Impressive decor
Great place. Great Burger with fantastic onion rings and the tastiest chips ever. I shall go back as soon as l can . Menu is not a mile long but will meet most needs
Comfortable surroundings
Spacious with good furnishings and good service
Lovely welcome for my first time here. Prices not bad, service great, food as close to perfect as you can get. It really is the same in real life as it is in the fab photos. I will deffo come here again.
We had a great night in this pub on the Saturday night lovely place staff were very friendly good atmosphere we headed back there next morning for breakfast which was lovely and not bad priced for what we got will deffo be visiting again next time we are over Hartlepool
Only popped in for a drink Saturday afternoon so can’t comment on the food but good selection of cocktails and gins friendly staff and service was good
Really good homemade chips. I have tryed hotshot parmo and normal parmo, today the burger all been really good. I have tryed breakfast full English wasn't worth it for me as I halfed the breakfast size. sausage, black pudding wasn't the best quality hash browns needed longer. bacon was lovely very good quality. eggs over cooked should offer a small breakfast 1 bacon, hash brown, 1 egg, half tomatoes, bean, toast, good sausage for £7 I would go back for breakfast . Eggs Benedict taste great cooked well better the the lock gates but eggs let it down not perfect in between just over cooked one ran one hard. It's a nice little place. I can never eat it all its massive so I am looking forward to trying the kids meal.
I went down to the black Olive this afternoon for lunch and decided to get the beef dinner which was cooked to perfection (Compliments to the chef)
Beef was nice and tender.
Yorkshire puds was home baked.
Mash was nice and creamy.
Was also served with a nice Pornstar mocktail which went down a treat.
Staff couldn't be of more service, highly recommended and will definitely be returning.
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