Matfen Black Bull in Northumberland

Cracking little country local with good beer and friendly staff. Good little place to drop into if you’re cycling in Northumberland and want a nice pint in the sun.

Really lovely pub, excellent beer

Nice little village pub, friendly service with a decent selection of ales, alcohol free beers and coffee/tea no problem. Recommended.

Great breakfasts, scones and pastries. The coffee is top notch too.

Village pub very good selection of ales and wines and food was very good well worth a visit.

A fabulous pub with fabulous owners!!!!

Nice quaint pub with a friendly atmosphere 👌

Nice wee pub with an open fire and nice gin

Just been at the black bull.the new owners have improved it a 100% well done. Nice glass of wine 🍷£8.40 at a village pub🤔🤔 not good.

Quaint little pub in this beautiful Northumberland village. Friendly staff and a good selection of drinks to be had at reasonable prices. It was quiet when we were there, but based on what I saw, it is evident that it has a warm and friendly atmosphere at busier times with local clientele.

Every thing a village pub should be

We felt very welcome and it's dog friendly which is a good bonus

Great new owners, great new beers, refresh of the inside coming along, lovely place.

Only stopped for a drink ,but nice friendly little pub with log fire 🔥

Lovely village pub nice and quiet

A nice local country pub, two average size rooms so not a huge place but worth a visit if you're passing and fancy a quiet drink. Tables outside if the weather's fair, a good village pub that's suitable for anyone.

Nice village pub, relaxed service, friendly staff family atmosphere. Nice outside seating too.

Friendly staff, fab sunday lunch, good value. Return visits without a doubt!

Strange smell from area from where i sat. Had my suspicions then they were proved right. Two dogs came in,on a miserably wet day and proceeded to go on walk about. I can understand in certain areas, but where people would be contemplating food. Strange. Staff were freindly enough tho. Probably why the dogs seemed at home.

Me and my wife called for lunch on Saturday 23 August. Fantastic staff, 2 girls doing a fab job. We ordered the steak pie which was absolutely delicious as we're the homemade chips. We will definitely be calling back.

Been here twice with group of cyclists (as lockdown has eased). Booked ahead to let the landlord know we'd be coming. He had bacon sandwiches and pots of coffee waiting, refills a plenty. Can't do enough for you, genuinely happy to see us and sort us out. Can't praise the place enough.

Pub recently reopened 12.00 midday till close (depending on how busy) every day. All welcome and dog friendly! Highly recommend a visit.

Landlord and landlady really welcomed me - I was cycling the Reivers route and they sorted me out! In a good way!! Beer was excellent too. Cheers guys!

Very friendly pub, reasonably priced and decent food! I'd go back the next time in the area

Great little pub, friendly owners and great local ales! We visit once a year on our yearly trip to Matfen hall and wouldn't dream of missing a drink and a game of pool here!

A friendly country pub serving locally produced beers and soft drinks, and serving great food , but note, food is not available every day. Sunday lunch is excellent. Very much a part of the local community, leading and contributing to community events. It also has a library of books and some games available. It also hosts a number of special events, including the local Leek Show. There aren't many of these country pubs left, it deserves to be supported.

Not very impressed expected the infamous northern welcome only to be cold shouldered we did not feel welcome the 🌟 was for the 🍺 not the venue

Good real ale and top notch Sunday lunch. Friendly service

Very nice inside, reasonable prices.was touring on our bikes doing the revoirs way called in.asked to car my wife's phone no problems.loveley village and helpful bar staff

Excellent range if ales. Delicious Sunday lunch everything cooked perfectly. Very friendly staff in a beautiful village setting. Perfect

Lovely welcoming village pub with well-kept ales, friendly staff and a cracker of a Sunday lunch.

Cracking little pub in a lovely village. Cosy with decent beers and food available. Perfect for a pit stop

Not a very welcoming place. To be honest.

After a great day at Balsey Hall, castle and gardens we found this pub which served Sunday roast until 9pm. The food was good and fresh and a good choice of beer. Staff were friendly

Great pub!! Friendly, great local beers offered alongside all the usuals. Food looked great, but not tried. A proper village pub - loved it

The best proper pub in a long way. Thanks for great food and great beer. The hospitality is amazing too.

Bloody great! A proper Pub with food to die for...

Fantastic village pub. In a fantastic picturesque village strangely enough. Good selection of real ale and top notch food 👍🏻

Good range of well kept beers, great grub and fine hosts

Great country pub in a beautiful village

Warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, good clean beer 🍻

Best Sunday roast ever. Used to live in Matfen, now I live 200 mile away, but I shall return for some if that beef!