Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 879 reviews

What annie Mabilat likes about The Black Boy:
We used to visit this pub about 5 years ago with my grandad (pie connoisseur) and he said their steak and ale pie was the best he’d ever had six off us went for Sunday dinner today and that didn’t disappoint Highly recommend staff friendly too View all feedback. What CliveRiches doesn't like about The Black Boy:
Arrived at 12:15 as part of a group of 16. 2 of the party were delayed by traffic but we were ready for 12: 40. Starters and Mains were preordered, followed by desserts coffee. Managed to pay at 3:15!!. The wait between courses was painfully slow. The food was mediocre at best. My Pie was made with very thick pastry accompanied by a table spoon of peas in a little egg cup sized container and too many chips. The coffe... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Christine
15.10.2024 - 05:37

Wow what an absolute amazing Sunday Roast, everything cooked to perfection fresh ingredients and top quality, with amazing puds to finish off.

annie
15.10.2024 - 05:37

We used to visit this pub about 5 years ago with my grandad (pie connoisseur) and he said their steak and ale pie was the best he’d ever had six off us went fo...

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UkMrsSmith
15.10.2024 - 05:37

The Black Boy was recommended to us by my friends family. As a group of 9 we booked ahead for lunch. We received a warm welcome from the landlady who was lovely...

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Julie
15.10.2024 - 05:37

Me and hubby had been here about 3 years ago Had the best Tastiest fish n chips On me birthday this year Had family coming up from Romford for my birthday So de...

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Helen
15.10.2024 - 05:37

Excellent homemade food! All the hot meals were delivered to the table lovely and hot, I had vegetable lasagne which was obviously homemade and very tasty.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 464 reviews
hmc122
07.11.2023 - 12:20

We went after a funeral, received a very warm welcome. tea and coffee served immediately on arrival. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was deli...

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GrahamP113
07.11.2023 - 12:20

I recently met some colleagues at this venue and it was a fantastic choice. I hadn't been there in a while, but the food was outstanding and the staff were so f...

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annejs1955
07.11.2023 - 12:20

Finally, our long-awaited family meal was a success! With school out for the summer, it was a treat to have our family stay for the weekend. The roast was delic...

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denisepX8314SS
07.11.2023 - 12:20

Excellent food friendly staff definitely worth a visit. Best meal we had over the weekend. I had Roast dinner it was delicious

Debbie
07.11.2023 - 12:20

The Black Boy catered the wake for my Mum's funeral. Andrea was incredibly helpful during the planning process, and the team who provided the buffet service on...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 415 reviews

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