black cock inn in Northumberland

Generous portions of tasty pub food and some excellent local cask beer. The warmest of welcomes for me and Razzie the border terrier and a special shout out to Adele for looking after me so well!

Another holiday in staying in Kielder village and another couple of visits to the Black Cock Inn. As always the food was fantastic and the staff very friendly. Whilst what is offered on the menu may be a little restricted, as with any remote eatery, you know what ever you choose will always be top notch. Looking forward to a return and stay over in the near future.

Looks like this place is for locals only, turned up on opening at 5pm to be turned away as fully booked. They had a few tables reserved but plenty that weren't, just gave the impression that they don't want "outsiders".

Just arrived home from a wonderful weekend in Falstone.We booked in to the Black Cock Inn.We were greeted by wonderful hosts,Mick and Ann.The staff were very happy to please and nothing was to much trouble.We ate in and the food was fabulous 👌We especially liked the homemade pizza and the ginger pudding . The breakfast the next morning was 💯 % too.We loved the Inn, the charm and how peacefullly quiet it was.We will definitely be staying again soon.

We would highly recommend a stay at the Blackcock Inn with its traditional charm , home comforts and perfect location surrounded by breathtaking scenery of Northumberland. Rooms beautifully decorated all very clean with the extras included eg. toiletries ,coffees and excellent information pack about local sites to visit. Welcomed by Ann, Mick and Katie who are the friendliest of hosts who make you feel so welcome. Wonderful beer garden and bar area and a restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and delicious and huge portions of locally sourced ingredients, you will not be disappointed. Everything you will need is here at the Blackcock Inn a perfect location to use as your base whilst exploring and then after an adventurous day return to the Inn for some home comforts. Friendly, relaxing, clean , comfortable what’s not to like.

A fantastic place with fantastic staff. Went in for dinner on two nights whilst on holiday. Both night we were welcomed in and and both night the food was lovely. The place was quite busy both nights despite the size of Falstone. It was a friendly place and there was not one complaint that I heard. But why would there be. Though the only thing that stop it from being 100%, was there was not cask ale on... :-(

We had never been to this little gem before and as we were staying at Kielder decided to have Sunday lunch there, omg thank goodness we took the chance! Couldn’t fault a thing, the staff were great, the food fabulous, dog friendly. I think it was the nicest Sunday lunch we’ve ever had! Recommend 🤩

The staff were friendly, and the room we were in was cosy with wooden beams and a fire. However, the food was nothing special - the batter on the fish was a bit undercooked, and the steak was a bit dry.

The best Sunday lunch I've had for ages the staff were lovely nothing too much trouble well worth a visit Thank you

Staying in the village on holiday, we stopped by on the off chance of getting a takeaway and we were not disappointed. The takeaway options were pizza or burgers but there was a good choice of both. The burgers were absolutely amazing, so meaty and succulent and quite clearly homemade. Friendly staff, keen to have a chat about our stay while I waited at the bar with a beer for my food. The bar area is quite small with an intimate feel, would definitely recommend and do book because it was busy!

My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at your establishment this past weekend while attending a wedding in Kielder. Our stay truly enhanced the wonderful memories of the weekend. The breakfast was exquisite, the room was impeccably clean, the beds were exceptionally comfortable, and your staff was incredibly friendly. We are already planning our return to Kielder in the upcoming months, so you can definitely expect to see us again! Warm regards, Phil and Toni

Just spent the weekend at The Black Cock Inn, have to say the place is a well kept secret. Had two nights ate at the pub on both evenings. Beer and wine were very good and we couldn't ask for anything more. Katie was amazing friendly, helpful and a very nice person. This is not to say the rest of the staff were not. Was provided with a breakfast tray as two of us had to leave before serving time. Nothing was too much trouble. Would I recommend it...hell yeah

me and tha hubby 😍😍 came here for some enjoyment and funtime 😘😘 but it was NOT WHAT we expected. 😡🤬 staff were SUPER rude and we did not get good service 👨🏿‍🍳 tha hubby wrote a review and he said he wuld take care of this but he saying you delteted his review!! 🥸 my lawyer wil be in contact!!!! 😡😡😭

We had drinks here one day then dinner another time. It’s a cosy pub with really friendly staff. The lady with the red hair is an absolute credit to the place. The pizza was really tasty and the scampi was good pub fare.

Looked for a pub near Kielder Forest as been there all day. Was not disappointed. Staff so welcoming and food was incredibly nice. Burgers were massive and my son approved the Chilli. Both my son and daughter had the fudge cake and had such a massive wedge. Got there not long after 5 and loads of people turned up proving how popular the pub is. Fantastic food fantastic pub and fantastic staff. Keep up the good work.

Wow, what a wonderful find. We decide to treat ourselves to an evening away and booked to stay at this lovely Northumberland country Inn. We couldn't have been made more welcome by Katie and family from our email booking until we left the following morning . We chose to stay in the Peacock Room and it was fabulous. Everything we needed to make our overnight stay perfect was provided in the room, and we enjoyed a great night's sleep. After a great sleep there's plenty of choice on the breakfast menu as well. We'd booked to have dinner and the menu has more than enough to chose from for all dietary requirements. Thursday was a "special pie night" and I thoroughly enjoyed Ann's Mediterranean Vegetable Pie; our friend who had joined us for the meal had the beef and onion pie and that too was delicious. I had the garlic mushrooms as a starter which were delicious and finished with the Ginger Pudding, which was smothered in ginger sauce and custard as stated on the menu It was a massive portion, enough for two, but I ate the lot it was so delicious. All four of us really did enjoyed our meals; clean plates speak volumes. I didn't expect a country Inn to have such a magnificent selection of gins, and what was even more impressive was Katie discussing what mixtures went best with each gin; that alone deserves five stars . We've enjoyed our stay so much that we've booked to return to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Well worth a visit. Recommended.

What a little Gem, we booked last minute had a walk round Kielder booked in for Sunday lunch, made to to feel welcome, we both had the beef cooked to perfection! As was the giant Yorkshire puddings. An array of vegetables all cooked perfectly! Finished off with Ginger cake and custard and apple and blackberry crumble. Lovely home made food. Very reasonable priced as well! Definetly worth a visit Thank you

Made to feel very welcome. Food was excellent. Will be going back as much as we can while we stay at Falstone.

Booked a table for Sunday dinner and wasn’t disappointed! We had pork, beef with Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings, absolutely delicious! We were asked more than twice if everything was okay, it was more than okay! We had extra gravy and could’ve had more...

After reading some reviews we decide to have lunch at the Black Cock Inn at Falstone, they have some great beers and their Sunday Lunch takes some beating. Great home cooked food served by friendly staff who looked after us really well. Also very good value and we will be back again I’m sure, strongly recommend anybody in the area to give them a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Just dropped in on spec for something to eat without booking. They fitted is in even though they were booked up. The food and service was fantastic.

Lovely honest food, well priced, great service. And they have a kids menu too 👍🏼 We were staying at Leaplish but ended up eating at the Black Cock Inn on the last two nights.

Booked for a weekend pub break and can thoroughly recommend a stay and meal here. We stopped in the Peacock room, which was a room with charm with a quirky decorative style ,the bed was comfy and the bathroom was modern although with old plumbing...

We had a short stay (over New Year 2022/3) in the village and we were naturally drawn to the pub. Good comms via their website/messaging service and we arrived knowing food was on offer around 1730. Lovely welcome to my wife, our Rottie, and I....

Fantastically comfortable B&B run by a very friendly family. Wonderful food for breakfast and dinner. Room had everything we needed and more and was very comfortableand clean. Perfectly positioned for lots of walks around Kielder water. Would definitely recommend.

We ate 3 times at the Blackcock Inn during a weeks self catering in Falstone village. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming and the service fast and efficient despite them being short staffed due to illness. The gluten free menu was extensive and brilliant, was...

Lovely 16th century village pub. Very friendly welcome for us and our dogs. Excellent home cooked Thai green curry and the Falstone burger was amazing.

We enjoyed two nice evening meals at this friendly village pub. Staff were pleasant and service was really good. We didn’t have to wait long for our food, which was freshly cooked with large portions. There was a mixture of locals and tourists and ambience...

We went here for tea and were very impressed with the food the staff were great and very helpful. I use a electric wheelchair and they made sure I had a quiet table they were very considerate of the volume of the music as the...

We dined at the Blackcock on Tuesday evening and really enjoyed the experience. The team were very welcoming, offering great advice on the local area and seeming to be genuinely interested in our holiday plans. The food was high quality, traditional British Pub food, very...

Myself and my very old student pals called in a pint and a sandwich. The young lady on the bar was so very pleasant and friendly. She made us most welcome. I had a most tasty tuna sandwich with crisps and a side salad. The...

Birthday burger, came with a candle! Loved it! Brilliant staff, and fantastic jukebox….. Would recommend to book if you want food at weekends.

A lovely village pub set deep in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Supported by locals and welcoming. Nestled between two churches in this pretty village. Popped in for a pint whilst staying with the competition down the road. Lovely bar lady. Excellent local beers on pump...

We went for Sunday dinner with our 3 dogs whilst we on a camping break from Chester. The service was great, the Sunday dinners were sooo tasty and the desserts were awesome too. Would highly recommend

Possibly it is my mistake as I ordered green thai curry (it sounded delicious when waitress mentioned it), when I should really have stuck to the more traditional pub meals, as the other 3 persons in our group quite enjoyed their meals. Based on my...

Another grand stay in this super little village; fishing again ! Comfortable well-equipped rooms, excellent breakfasts, good pub food and very reasonably priced Cant recommend it highly enough

Came here with the family for dinner and managed to get a table, it was fully booked. The pub was warm and comfortable, a good selection of beers and an extensive menu too. We had main courses and couple of desserts and they were all...

Great pub, really friendly staff. Good food, nice rooms. Close to kielder water, We'll be back for more👍

The staff and food are exceptional. Plenty of GF and vegetarian choices. Can't fault any of it. Very highly recommended. Sorry, no pictures. Too busy eating!

Popped in with the dog for a quick drink. Lovely pub with a roaring fire. Dogs welcomed. Good selection of drinks. Didn't eat but but the menu looked lovely. Will be back when next in the area.

Planned to eat here, particularly as the menu is great for gluten free (one of our party is GF). Unfortunately couldn't get in at a suitable time, but had a few beers there. Make sure you book well ahead!

Like home from home. We were the first customers in and were made very welcome. We ordered traditional beef stew with Yorkshire puddings.. the veg were served in a separate dish and there was plenty of everything. As the room filled up we noticed that...

We enjoyed two very good evening meals here, we had the steak both evenings, sirloin better than the rump. Very warm both temperature (roaring log fire) and staff, we almost felt like regulars by the end of the second visit. A great place for a...

Visited here for our evening meal on our last night while staying at landal Kielder waterside . We chose this pub as it was advertised as being dog friendly so it meant we could bring our spaniel along. Given a table in the corner which...

Thank you so much for your amazing hospitality and attention to detail during our stay at the Blackcock. Your warm welcome made us feel right at home and once again the room was immaculate with everything we needed. The log fires in the bar and...

We were staying at the lodges at Otterburn Hall estate for my birthday and decided to go out for food to celebrate. We checked Google for local'ish' restaurants and came across this 'nice' little country pub, great just what we like! On arrival the place...

Hubby and I stayed at The Black Cock Inn because of its proximity to the Keilder Observatory, and how please we are that we did. Mick and his family were exceptionally welcoming, the room was spotless and the breakfasts enormous, so much so I had...

A wonderful birthday meal at this amazing village pub (we were staying nearby). The staff (particularly Katie) couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful, even with recommendations for places to visit. My friend wanted a little tweak to a dish and it was no bother...

We were staying for a weekend locally and I had seen local pub. We had phoned and booked for Sunday lunch. It was a lovely friendly pub, quite busy for a Sunday lunchtime. We both had roast beef that came with a seperate dish of...

We had a wonderful weekend staying at the Black Cock Inn. The food was reasonably price and good pub grub. The breakfast was delicious and there was a great go. Selection in the bar. The room we stayed in was lovely. Very clean and well...

We were staying at PoshHuts ( shepherd's hut) as we were going to Kielder observatory, we booked in advance for Saturday night and Sunday lunch. I had the best fish & chips I've ever had, couldn't eat it all and hubby had the Falstone burger...

I after reading that awful review from ‘DAVID’ I felt the need to review this place. I also was staying in the area last week and managed to eat and drink in the pub on a few occasions. Yes they had to close due to...

Been to this pub three times in last 3 months and each visit was a delight. The staff were warm and friendly and showed us to our table on arrival. There is a good choice of food. Pizzas are huge and filling and it’s no...

We were staying at the local Poshhuts and intended to stop at the Blackcock for an early afternoon drink after checking in and then back to the shepherds hut to enjoy the private tranquil garden area for a few hours before returning the pub later...

We visited today for Sunday lunch Family of 6 with a dog Staff very accommodating Food was great choice of roast beef or pork Pudding rather large Well worth a visit Stellar was very refreshing

Warm welcome and excellent local IPA on tap. Impressive gin selection on offer and a gorgeous pub garden to relax in too. Ideally located for a post-walk pint following hike along Kielder Water.

We had a brilliant experience at the Blackcock Inn as a family of six (3 adults 3 kids) plus 10 month old puppy. Between us we have a number of health issues and disabilities so meals out can be really challenging. I have a limited...

We visited the Black Cock for a family meal and were very impressed. Service was excellent and staff really wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. Starters were good but the mains were both massive and lovely. The very big pizzas were cooked...

Called in for a meal on our Thursday night off from our pub and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We had a sharing nachos to start...really tasty and then two of the best pizzas we’ve ever had, put it this way we won’t be bothering going...

While staying nearby we booked a table for a couple of nights before we arrived, just as well they were fully booked both evenings. We received a friendly warm welcome both times, service was great. Thoroughly enjoyed the Mediterranean risotto very tasty but it only...

So impressed with the service we received at the Black Cock. We were welcomed in a super personal way. Was impressed to see vegan options on the menu and opted for the vegan burger. It turned up but was over cooked. They took it away...

We had two excellent lunches at the Black Cock. For Saturday we had a light lunch of sandwiches served with crisps and salad. It perfectly suited our needs. We also had a Sunday roast which was also very good and at a good price. The...

We visited this pub on a Tuesday evening. Pre booked as we were a family of 6 and some restrictions were in place. Social distancing was evident and all staff adhering to this. The food was delicious there was a great choice and all very...

Stopped off here for food after reading reviews on TripAdvisor and staying up the road at Kielder Landal lodges. Its only a 10 minute drive from the lodge park so very convenient. The welcome from the staff was very warm and friendly. Three of us...

We stayed at posh huts in Falstone and came here on the first night for food. All table service due to covid, but we had a warm welcome and felt safe during our meal. We both had burgers which were excellent, and drinks were good...

we have just returned from a weekend at landel kielder phoned to ask for a table here but only had outside tables left asked if they did takeaway sunday lunches and they did ordered dinners went to collect them they were ready for us staff...

We'd planned to come here for fish and chips for my wife's birthday before heading up to the observatory. The times changed due to covid and Katie checked if we needed to move our meal time. They were so helpful and even put a candle...

My husband and I called in for lunch. It's a really cosy old pub with a nice beer garden. We both had burgers which were amazing and huge and fries and coleslaw were great too, thank you to the fabulous chef that made them. Katie...

We came here for my boyfriends birthday, and it was brilliant! The food was absolutely gorgeous, my boyfriend and I both had burgers which were hands down the best burgers we have both ever had!! The waitress with red hair was absolutely lovely, she made...

Had a lovely time here, the welcome was warm and we were made to feel so welcome. The food and drinks were good and the place is spotless.

We visited here three times during our week stay. The first time was for Sunday lunch which we prebooked due to knowing its popularity and the current situation with Covid. The meal was lovely with homemade Yorkshire puddings and fresh veg. We then came a...

Due to having a week with friends in a cottage in the Northwest of Scotland scuppered by the new Covid "Rule of 6" regulations we decided to try and find somewhere for a short break. After much searching we found the Blackcock Inn and had...

We were staying in a village down the road, but came for dinner one night, and then ended up returning for lunch the next day after a long bike ride. The menu is pretty similar to all the other pubs in the area, but the...

We were staying at Elmcroft. A lovely house in the village. So we ate at the village pub on 3 nights. Lovely home cooked food and very welcoming staff. Katy was a great host. Highly recommend

It was great to go into a proper country pub, lovely staff, good food, real ales and a roaring fire.

Have a pint, 56 years after visiting the first time! My parents took me during our camping trip in 1964.

After having a terrible experience while staying at Calvert Kielder, everyone was feeling a little deflated. Thank goodness we found this little gem of a place. The food was lovely and atmosphere was great, the prices were good but the best thing was the staff....

Feeling guilty - I’ve stayed and eaten here several times a year for four years, whilst on work visits to Kielder and never got around to leaving a review. Then I saw the thoroughly nasty and unwarranted review by a self-important and selfish customer who...

On a number of occasions I’ve visited the Blackcock for both food and drinks. I’ve found that it’s one of those pubs where I always receive a warm welcome, never have any problems finding something I fancy from the menu, the food has always been...

Polite and courteous staff, we had a lovely Sunday dinner and the puddings were excellent too. We will be returning!

Highly recommend the Blackcock inn at Falstone With its wonderful menu choice I have been here a few time and always amazed at the high quality of food from burgers to the Sunday lunches the chefs know their stuff Katie the land lady is always...

Great place to stay for a few nights if you are walking, sailing or mountain biking around Kielder. We had a lovely twin room, slept very well. Great evening meal in the pub restaurant and a hearty breakfast the next morning. All the staff were...

Booked in for ten people in 2 sittings on Friday night. We were told they only had 2 chefs on so could we split our group up for one at 5.15 and one at 5.45. Arrived at 5.10 to be told we missed our first...

Well, what an undiscovered joy. After my wife and I had exerted ourselves one Sunday morning, we found The Black Cock Inn a perfect tonic. The experience was truly pleasurable, with a generous portion size (rarely have we seen such meat on offer) and a...

Lovely and helpful bartender girl. stopped for shelter and hot drinks and managed to dry off, warm up and got some good advice and directions from the lovely young reddish hair girl at the bar.

We have just had the most delicious Sunday lunch! A wonderful, cosy, family run pub serving freshly made dinners and superb puddings! Our children and puppy were made to feel very welcome!

As a person who is gluten free, to be handed a menu where you can eat pretty much anything is bliss! Myself and my daughter stopped here for lunch after a bike ride at Kielder. The garden is a little sun trap, the food was...

The first night of our holiday after a very stressful couple of months. We were very happy to take the short walk from our accommodation to what looked like a lovely village pub. We sat outside and relaxed with drinks. My two daughters ordered burgers...

We had a meal here during our stay in Falstone. It was excellent, really good quality and good sized portions. The staff were all really friendly and had good measures in place in the current climate.

We ate with Katie and the team every evening whilst holidaying in the village. The food was great each night ( between us we tried most things on the menu.) The staff were all friendly and attentive with Katie taking a sincere interest in our...

Camping at nearby Kielder Campsite and had been recommended to try here for bite to eat by Campsite owner. When arrived to place order she apologised fir the wait as had been on phone trying to resolve card machine issue. Good range of food available...

Tea time beer Staying locally so popped in for a pint at teatime Friendly service, felt very organised in these troubled times-lots of signage and organisation in place Decent cask ale, didn't eat so can't comment but looked good coming out

Just had our first Sunday lunch out after lockdown. It was amazing!!! We had pork it was juicy and delicious.

The breakfast was very large and the owners were very pleasant they could not do enough for us during our stay ,they are working very hard at upgrading this Inn all the staff were very helpful would go back again

My friend and I stayed here for 2 nights whilst visiting the observatory and the national park. We were very well looked after. Our rooms were clean and the beds comfortable and we both had an en-suite bathroom. Our breakfasts were good with plenty of...

Great little village pub. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, food was very tasty. Would definitely recommend.

Had Sunday lunch yesterday family of 6. Choice of beef & pork. The pork were loin chops ( wish this had been advertised). Beef seemed like it was bought in from a delicatessen. Also a bit tough, but 2 thick slices. Gravy bit watery and...

Lovely food and drink. Nice pub to visit just the 2 of you or as a family. The staff were very friendly and helpful

Wat een heerlijke hamburgers hebben wij gegeten. Op een dinsdag om 12 uur in de middag kwamen we binnen wandelen...

We tried this pub as it had good reviews and booked a table for 8pm, as our preferred time wasn't available. When we arrived no table had been reserved for us, although they had the booking. We were told to sit anywhere in the pool...