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    The Blackbird

    4.2 (225 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Julia B.

    I came here alone twice while I was in town, and I truly enjoyed each meal. I ordered the Mac and cheese, which was fantastic because of the thick rigatoni noodles, and it stayed warm because it was served in a heated stone ramekin-like dish. Next, I ordered the garlic roasted chicken. I actually came back the next day to enjoy the same meal, that's how delicious it was. The chicken was moist, flavorful, and paired nicely with the side salad it came with. I also had multiple different beers from their selection as I watched the FIFA games on their large television. And to finish it off, I enjoyed their sticky toffee pudding. I let the ice cream melt on it for extra flavor. The restaurant is beautiful inside, just like most of the old school pubs in London. I do have to say that the service was slow, but it's because they were busy both times I visited. Nonetheless, I would definitely return for that wonderful chicken.

    Pie sampler
    Phuong N.

    What's a trip to london without a pub and pies? We got a sample of 4 pies that were all quite good and it also had good beer. It's very laid back and casual here and the service was good.

    Steak pie
    Ashe E.

    I would say that this is a fine pub, we needed a quick dinner and it was good for that but it was very loud, which is great if you're in the mood for it. I'd say that if you don't care too much about the food (which was expensive and okay) and you care more about the drink, this is a solid choice! My steak pie was alright, but it was around 21£ which was surprising considering its size.

    Fish & Chips with minted peas and tartar
    Anne R.

    Went in around 5:15pfor a drink and to split fish & chips as a lighter dinner to share. Service was quick and efficient, drinks were delivered promptly, and food came out quickly and hot as well. The atmosphere is relaxed, but there was a bit of competition for tables around 6pm, with some less than courteous guests grabbing a table when others were waiting first without checking in with the server on staff. If there are plenty of tables, it may not be an issue to simply take a seat, however, if tables are in short supply- best to check and make sure no one else is waiting first before grabbing the next available table. Otherwise it's a lovely atmosphere and a relaxed setting for an evening meal or gathering with company.

    Haggis Scotch Egg
    Daniel C.

    I had time to kill before meeting up with some friends so I stopped by The Blackbird for a beer. When in London, I have to try to hit up as many pubs as I can while I can, right? The pub had a nice upscale ambiance. It's first come, first serve on tables. FYI, you cannot order food standing at the bar when there are no vacant tables. You only can order food sitting on a table. For those who know, I'm not much of a beer drinker. Since I don't know what to order, I told the bartender to surprise me with something local. She poured me a Fuller's London Pride Outstanding London Amber Ale. It was perfect because earlier in the day, while heading to Stonehenge, we passed by their brewery. The beer was good and easy to drink. Since I had time to kill, I looked at the food menu and saw that they offered a Haggis Scotch Egg. It's a dish on my list of things to eat in London so I ordered it. The kitchen didn't take long to get it out but it took time for me to finally be able to flag down a server to order it. It was delicious and the yolk was perfect. My brief visit was good and I enjoyed the local beer with Scotch Egg.

    Fuller's Pride - nice beer
    Darrin F.

    Enjoyed the beer and overall dinner - friendly server and decent atmosphere. It was the 6:00 crowd- lots of families and small groups eating potato chips, talking, many regulars. Indifferent bartenders but not unpleasant just not engaging or gregarious in any way - may be common here in London? Food came so quick, concerned it was precooked. The fries (chips) were very good, the large portion of fish was good but non-memorable my rank would be 7/10. I am not sure what quality to expect from London bar food but this is a little better than average bar food.

    Diane C.

    I was drawn to this place because of the building. It was beautiful and unique- dropped in and had a beer and an old fashioned. Was delicious. The service was great and the beverages were good. It is a good idea, obviously to make reservations for dinner everywhere in this area.

    Eggs Benedict and full English breakfast at The Blackbird
    Adam M.

    My wife and I had Sunday Breakfast here in September 2024. It was a 15 minute walk from our AirBnB and so very worth it. The pub/inn has a traditional vibe in the interior with some modern twists. Kind of the best of both worlds. It was very cool. Staff were friendly and professional. We did not book reservations and were able to be seated right away. The food was excellent. The perfect way to start a busy Sunday in the city. I had an eggs benedict, my wife had a full english breakfast, with a pot of tea each. Portions were good - filling but not wasteful. Flavours were delicious. I'd say this is worth a trip out of your way to grab breakfast, of if you're lucky enough to be staying in one of the rooms, its an easy trip downstairs. Next time we're in London I'd like to try lunch.

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    Ginette P.

    Amazing authentic British pub! Great atmosphere food and service! We opted for the charcuterie board with local cheeses and delicious chutney.

    Steak pie with fries and gravy and the Seafood pie.

    Yum! I had the London Pride Steak and Fuellers pie AND the seafood pie. It was a lot of food, but it tasted great. Well seasoned. The fries with gravy hit the spot. I'd recommend the steak pie if you had to pick one, but the seafood one had a soft boiled egg, which was a nice surprise. Check this place out!

    Jill S.

    Best steak ale pie I ever had!It came with side of mashed potatoes,peas and most importantly generous serving of gravy.My husband had Cornish Pasty with same sides of me.He gave me a bite,so good! We both agreed my Ale Pie was better and we'd order that again. My husband had a Fuller ESB beer and I had a Chardonnay. Great service too.

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    French martini was on point. The fish and chips did not disappoint! Would come back again!

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    1 year ago

    Great pub with good food!! We stopped in here immediately after getting to London. Was a great first stop.

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    1 year ago

    really nice food. seen to by Brandon, really friendly. Really nice atmosphere, will be returning.

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    Best pub out of our 6 day stay in London. Best fish and chips that we tried in UK. Service was amazing.

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    Excellent service and yummy food. Our family of 6 really enjoyed it. Traditional British food.

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    Fish & chips, beef and ale pie, and a sharable fruit crumble were a wonderful meal.

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    Cromwell Tavern! I think I'll joke about this place for the rest of my life. My co-worker and I…read morewanted a place to go for a late night drink close to our hotel and this was the only place opened past midnight that we could find. It's at the bottom of a Holiday Inn, or at least, it appeared to be that way, and was a strange mish-mash of a pub. I think it was trying to feel like it was really old, yet it had the strangest collection of furniture and decor. We had a blast making fun of this tavern. Tables were laid out in sort of a weird fashion and at first we were really close to this group of 20 somethings that were fairly drunk and really obnoxious and a woman who was sitting by herself at a table for 6 who was reading a book while her food sat off to the side. The drunk group left and it got nice and quiet and so did the woman who had a better table than we did so we took her table. Nothing we drank was anything we'd ever come back for. There are way too many good pubs in London. Unless everything else is closed and this is the only option, go elsewhere!

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