Stayed Sunday 6th May 2012.... following a fishing trip in Scotland and heading home. Arrived around 6.30 in the evening.... owner was very welcoming and showed us to our room promptly. We showered and changed then head for the bar.... again attention was prompt... ordered our evening meal ... starters was good, steaks were great. Stayed in the bar till... More

The staff made us feel very welcomed and catered to our needs. Food was delicious and atmosphere was nice. Room was clean and relaxing. More

I know the Black Bull has had some great reviews. However the food we experienced was quite dreadful. Having considered the menu we settled for 2 of the special burgers at £9.50. When the food arrived the chips were very tiny little shavings, quite brown in colour and cold. The burgers consisted of two 5cm diameter pieces of meat that... More

We stayed here for a short break while visiting family who were holidaying close by and had enjoyed lunch there. We received a very warm welcome by the owner. The room was very clean, well equipped, comfortable and warm. The breakfast was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Would definately return. Highly recommended. More

Went to Black Bull for sunday lunch, was not too sure if good idea as last time (couple of years ago ) was terrible, but new owners have really turned it around, was made very welcome, and food was excellent. will certainly go back. 2 courses for £10. More

We chanced upon the Black Bull Inn and although it was the end of the lunchtime period they were kind enough to serve us. It was a cold day so the bar would have been more welcoming if the fire had been lit, but the welcome was warm and friendly (if a little disorganised - I must have been the... More

we visit various pubs and hotels quite frequent, and i have to say what a gem we found just last sunday, My wife had been to the black bull many many years ago and when we were down we decided to try it, We noticed it had new management and i have to say staff were very friendly, The lunch... More

I stayed here while walking in the area. Everything was fine, and I would be happy to return. More

We have been staying Northumberland over the August BH for several years and for the last three we have used the Black Bull for our end of hols meal out. This year it was really awful, they didn't have enough staff on, the service was slow, the menu was inaccurate and the food was only average at best. The bar... More