Reviews The Black Lion

We went here on a whim for our anniversary afternoon tea as we had heard good things about it. As we walked in I was instantly hit with the vibe. And what a vibe it is. Very cottage like and warm. Very farmer esc is the best way I can describe it with beautiful and nostalgic furnishings throughout, pictures of local wildlife and the history of the place really pull you in straight away. We were greeted by a lovely lady called Zoey and she was instantly helpful and you could tell she wanted us to have the best experience. We sat in the cubby area which was a bit more secluded and lovely and warm. The food itself was incredible. I make a point of trying afternoon teas as I love them and I promise this one is brilliant. You get a selection of sandwiches, home made (huge) sausage roll section and pork,chicken pie. Along with this you get a selection of cakes and possibly the nicest scones I've ever eaten. Plenty of tea aswell. Whilst I was there I took a look at the toilets, nothing to special and a bit outdated now but did the trick I couldn't see and wheelchair access but on this occasion I didn't look around the whole place, they may have some around the side but don't quote me there. Parking is attached for punters aswell as some over the road, not loads so be wary of you come at a busier time. Service was brilliant, Zoey truly is a gem, she really put alot of effort into providing the best experience and was happy and bubbly throughout, truly made us feel welcome. Really easy to book aswell on their website and they are active on social media if you have questions The price for the two afternoon teas with tea came to £43 so not too bad for what we got Overall we had the best time here and will be returning/telling people about it 5/5

We dined at The Black Lion for the first time on a Sunday. The service was excellent and the food was delectable. We are certainly looking forward to our next visit.

We had such a lovely time. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and the staff were polite, attentive and friendly. The young lad who served my parents and I was very well mannered, he knew when to come over to the table and when to leave us to eat and made us feel very welcome. After seeing the food on Instagram, we were eager to give it a try and we were not disappointed. 100% returning!

Pre-booked a table for 2 on Saturday evening & was pleased to see the tables were well spaced apart. The staff were all friendly, polite & accommodating. The menu showed a wide selection for me & a good number of gluten free options for my partner. For starter, I chose 'Pork trio' (a selection of homemade sausages, sausage rolls and breaded black pudding balls on a bed of mustard mayonnaise)...my partner chose 'Ham hock terrine with gf bread'. Both starters were tasty & plentiful. For main, I chose homemade 'Steak & ale pie', which was served with thick cut chips, a bowl of seasonal vegetables and a pot of thick gravy (the pie was full of thick chunks of tender beef)...my partner chose 'Cod loin wrapped in pancetta', which was served on a bed of pea & cheese risotto. Again, both meals were tasty (one of the best pies I've had) & plentiful - I had to leave some of my chips. We were both too full to have dessert...maybe next time, as we will definitely return!

Had a two course Sunday lunch, and my lamb was succulent.... the missus had beef. Both with yorkshire pud and veg, lovely staff and a good selection of ales and wine. Highley recommend.

Lovely setting, lovely building, amazing food. The Black Lion has improved a thousandfold since the introduction of a new chef and his modern take on British pub classics. People complaining about the price are really doing the food a disservice too, it is worth every penny and isn't even that expensive in the first place. To top it all off there is an extensive drinks menu for people to enjoy late into the evening and wonderful hospitable staff.

Food is excellent . Service awesome . And friendly . Lovely atmosphere and Darren the chef knows his stuff