The Black Boy in Amber Valley

Just had to come back to the Black Boy after my first visit in May and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. The fish and chips with Lockwoods mushy peas are simply fantastic and the fish is so fresh and the batter light and crispy. Two of us enjoyed the large fish and chips whilst the other meal with the large lamb dinner - just delicious. Everything cooked to perfection with melt in the mouth lamb and lashing of gravy. The staff are lovely and they dealt with our request to be seated in the quieter downstairs area with kindness. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. A definite 10/10 from me.

Well what a fantastic, friendly welcoming pub! We’d visited Belper and wanted a Sunday roast. Good old Trip Advisor was studied and it didn’t take long after reading the reviews. Hubby was unsure which ale to Have and the bar lady offered him a sample!! We then ordered one large and one small lamb dinner, with cauliflower cheese and additional gravy on the side, simply wow!! The dinner was delicious! Loads of lovely veg, plus the additional cauliflower cheese, we ended up bringing practically a roast dinner home!!!! (Yes they offer that option too)! Hubby squeezed in probably one of the best he’s had. Overall amazing, you won’t be disappointed!

Everything about this place, the food, the staff, the ambience was top notch. We all had a roast dinner and the meats were so tender and they fell to pieces! The flavours in everything were devine and the best sticky toffee pudding I have ever tasted! Our dog was made most welcome in the special dog seating area. This little gem of a find will certainly become a regular go to! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed

Excellent lamb roast dinner, seasonal vegetables. Go over and above to meet your requirements. Very large group dinning together and eating together

We were recommended to go to The Black Boy for a meal and were very pleased that we did. There was plenty of choice on the menu for adults and our five year old grandson really enjoyed his meal. The service was very good and the food arrived quickly and was hot. I will certainly visit this pub again when we are next in the area. Apparently it gets very busy, so i advise that you book so as not to be disappointed.

My first visit to this lovely pub and I was eager to try the fish and chips after hearing all about them from my parents who dined here fairly recently with some friends. The interior is lovely and welcoming and there is a cosy dining room tucked away from the bar area. Everywhere is spotlessly clean including the toilets. The two staff members who served us were friendly and efficient and checked back to see if we were happy with our food or wanted more drinks. I’d had my heart set on the fish and chips but there were lots of dishes on the menu that were very tempting and also a specials board. However the fish and chips won out and after not too long await I was delighted to see my chosen meal being set before me. This is how fish and chips should be - the fish was fresh, moist and flaky, batter was crispy and not greasy, the chips were absolutely fantastic and of course you simply cannot beat Lockwoods mushy peas especially when they come in a big dish like you get here. I have to say this was one of the best if not THE best pub fish and chips I’ve had. Absolutely delicious and nice that they have two sizes for those who aren’t as hungry (or greedy). Two of us had the fish and the other choice was the lasagne which was also delicious by all accounts and served with a nice salad and garlic bread. Much too full for a dessert. So glad to have eaten here and of course the problem is what to have next time - other diners whilst we were here had pie, burger and roast dinners all of which looked fantastic. Totally recommend this pub for a fantastic meal. Loved everything about the visit!

We have been twice now after finding this lovely gem of a place. The first thing we like is that they don't allow dogs in the main restaurant and only have them in the bar area. I am allergic to dogs so it's really hard nowadays for me to find an eating place that doesn't allow them in. I love dogs but don't want to eat my food near them from a hygiene point of view and also my allergy doesn't help. So this place is ideal for me and I wish other places would consider customers who can't have dogs near them. The food is exceptional especially their roast dinners which are such good value for money and quality food. The staff are lovely and make you feel welcome and always have a smile on their faces and nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be back!

A good lunch for three people. The food was of high quality, hot and as described. The staff were pleasant, attentive and personable. The fish was overcooked but still edible. Portion size good and the environment was warm and welcoming. I would recommend this place for a meal, snack or just a drink. Booking essential.

I came in with my husband and daughter for lunch. When we ordered I told the lady who took our order that I am allergic to peppers. When my baguette came the salad had peppers in it which could have caused a severe allergic reaction and I called the same lady over to ask for another plate so I could remove the salad. As she took the plate away she said ‘oh yeah my fault’. Not only did I not get an apology but I don’t think she realised the severity of the situation and what could have happened. I would hate for someone else to suffer a serious medical episode because of staff’s failure to recognise the seriousness of food allergies.

We visited here with our dogs for Sunday lunch. They couldn’t have been more accommodating. They moved us to a different table, when the previous diners had left, so that we had more room for our dogs. We had the Sunday roast to eat which was delicious and I particularly liked you had an option of having a two choices of portion size. It is a welcoming pub with a very friendly atmosphere and lovely helpful staff. We will definitely visit again. The icing on the cake was also meeting the owners adorable puppy. We sat in the bar but if you are not dog lovers there is a very nice restaurant area.

We chose to eat at the black boy on Friday evening after looking at menus locally and deciding it was the best varied menu. It didn’t disappoint, whilst it took a little while to get drinks, it was evident all night the staff were rushed off their feet! It was lovely to see a team of young staff trying their best. The food was great - particularly the chips and choc brownie! And the drinks menu was extensive and varied. The outdoor area is really clean and comfy, blankets are available for a £2 donation towards Laurens legacy charity which is a lovely touch! I would happily return, next time for Saturday pizza night!

Such a lovely meal for my sister birthday. Quick and efficient service. Covid safe. The staff were absolutely amazing so friendly and the food was lovely and reasonably priced. Thanks again.

By far not only the best local pub within Amber Valley this place does the best food. Dave and Angie should be so proud of the work and effort gone in to this place everything about it is spot on. It's our favourite and we are so proud to call it our local Thanks again for yet another amazing meal and the customer service is always second to none well done

We were staying in the area and initially stopped for a drink & ended up going back twice more! It was lovely & warm with great service. The food was lovely and homemade, the children loved the burgers!

After living in Belper for 13 years, finally got around to trying the Black Boy for the first time and was very impressed. Visited on a Sunday with a group of three other people and we all had the roast dinner. There was a good choice - beef, pork, lamb and turkey and a choice of small (£8.50) or large (£10.50). There didn’t seem to be that much difference between small and large. Nice homemade Yorkshire puddings and roasties and good selection of veg - carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Didn’t realise that cauliflower cheese was available as a side dish or might have ordered that. They also do a wide range of other options (even on a Sunday) and the food coming out all looked delicious (especially the fish and chips!). A great first visit and we will definitely be back

We visited the black boy one Sunday for Sunday lunch with family. We were shown to our table as soon as we arrived. We all had a roast dinner (4 of us) you get your chosen meat, mashed potato, Yorkshire pudding and 1 roast potato on your plate, then a bowl of veg is brought out. We had 2 bowls between 4 of us, definitely not enough veg to serve 4. What we got was nice, just not worth the price you pay in my opinion. The chocolate brownie was very nice. A great touch of the temperature scanner on the door before you even enter the building.

We were greeted by a temperature gun, which was reassuring, and then more warmly inside by the friendly bar maid. We were then shown to our seats in the downstairs eating area at the far end of the room form the only other couples in there; strangely the next couple shown in were seated right next to us and not in the centre of the room between us and the other already seated couple!Anyway, the menu looked enticing, and we all chose well, the food when it came was well cooked, really delicious and plentiful, the beer available is a good selection of real ales, ciders and lagers, well kept and decently priced, and the staff were lovely.The pub and restaurant areas are very comfortable, welcoming and homely, we've not been into the outside patio since it's been refurbed, that's a treat for another day!

The reference to a 'warm' welcome was a reference to the temperature sensor at the door, not to the smiles of the staff... We had a lovely meal, served with efficiency. The atmosphere was good, considering present circumstances, and the surroundings were pristine. Many thanks.

Visited the Black Boy with a friend for dinner on Saturday evening. The welcoming was warm and friendly and the pub felt really safe. Lovely choice of food on the menu, I had the deep fried brie and then the salmon with lemon and dill sauce, both were lovely. The brie was really good but the salmon was divine! The serving staff were young but friendly, efficient and polite. The landlord and landlady were both really kind and helpful. All in all, we had a gorgeous meal in a really nice pub, I would heartily recommend the pub if you are in the area.

We booked Sunday lunch for 4 people . Very good covid precautions automatic temperature sensor on the door and sanitizer. Good choice of menu , really nice staff and service, lovely food . We will be back

ordered scampi, steak lasagne and ham egg and chips. All four of us really enjoyed the food. Nice fresh salad, home cooked chips Including haloumi chips. The star of the meal for me was the Eton mess which included huge scoops of yummy ice cream, and real cream with loveky sweet strawberries. The sticky toffee pudding looked fab. Large portions. Big suprise for me as I had nt realised was the Gov scheme applied as it was Monday

Called in on the off chance at 3pm today with a family of 5 on our 20th wedding anniversary. For those worried about COVID-19, a temperature sensor on the door checks whether you allowed in - just remember to remove glasses as this can confuse the machine. Given the 50% off government deal was on they still managed to seat us inside as was far too hot outside at 33 degrees! Despite clearly being very busy, the food was very good and the service friendly and efficient. I can well recommend this family run establishment for good home cooked pub food. My daughter would make a meal from the brie wedges alone. Thank you and wish you well for what has undoubtedly been a difficult period for this industry! We will be back to continue our support of local businesses.

Another fantastic meal at the Black Boy. We live very near so we were so pleased to see they were doing the new government scheme. Food was lovely and, despite the heat, the staff were great and worked their socks off!

Visited the Swinney Wood Log Cabins just after lockdown and decided to go and have lunch and a drink in a nice local pub. Came across the Black Boy, and so glad we did! They have perfect Covid procedures in place. Hand sanitiser and infra red temperature screening on entry (makes you feel very safe) Food was simply delicious and the welcome and friendliness of Angie and Dave was amazing. We wish you continued success and hope your business thrives after these most challenging of times! It deserves to do so. God bless, and good luck, Mike & Jacquie X

Four of us went and all had different meals but all were excellent. The service was good, the staff friendly and the surroundings pleasant. All in all a pleasant event out.

In my humble opinion, The best Sunday Roast in Derbyshire at a very modified price. booking Advised so not to be disappointed

20 of us, for sister in law, we did not no what to expect, mixture of sandwiches, cup cakes, fruit cake, scones jam cream. first class service. Excellent. We will be back for more. 👍

We were a group of 9 booked for meal on New Years Day evening 2020, we were stopping nearby as part of New Year celebrations. Our first visit to the pub and the area. The food, the service, the staff was absolutely fantastic in every aspect. David & Angela (owners) themselves lead by example in every way and couldn’t do enough for us. The quality of food/drink & service is top drawer and I would highly recommend The Black Boy a place to visit !! Thank you so much to David, Angela & the team. We will come back !! Thank you, Mark & Group !

Paying over £10 for what was effectively a Sunday carvery. I was disapointed with how undercooked the vegetables were. Potatoes ok beef tender. But definitely not value for money

We stopped for lunch on the way to our holiday cottage. A lovely friendly welcolme from staff & locals. I had the home made steak pie recommend by a local my wife the med fish & chips both dishes cooked to perfection. A real plateful. Neither of us could finish we were full to busting . We will certainly be back as the week goes on .

Today a friend (with his daughter) and I went for Sunday lunch, apsolutly amazing... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Very friendly staff, nice beer and even better food 👍🏼👍🏼

The food was proper home cooked and very enjoyable with service at a high. although I live in the local area this is the first time i've visited the Black Boy. I would heavily reccommend visiting for food and drinks as you wont be dissapointed.

Called here for the first time even though i live a few miles away !! you need to book...i had the Lamb which was lovely and comes with all the trimmings...my partner had the Beef which she said was the best she had tasted !! you can choose from large and small and we had the small which was enough for us...good service and nice staff...have already been again and have booked for their Christmas Fayre !! great value too !!

Sunday roast party of eleven We had a disaster of a day our meal was cancelled by a different restaurant We gratefully was accepted at very short notice at the Black Boy and had an amazing meal and would highly recommended itThe food was plenty and piping hot, the staff are very good, Max especially Thank you for your lovely hospitality The Lythgoe’s

Visited the black boy again on 12/10/19 . Food,staff and service fantastic again. Had the roast lamb. Meet really tender. Good vegetable variety . Cooked perfectly with potatoes. Great.

I just visited the black boy for my grandmas 80th birthday meal.

We had a nice meal not to big portions well cooked not altered menu for months months all same not much choice,drinks very dear .

We went to the black boy on 17/8/19We booked for 14 people for my mums 80th. Wonderful place. Great food. Very kind and polite staff. Also let us take a birthday cake in and gave us a knife to cut and napkins to wrap. Not been till now. Will definitely be going again. Highly recommend.

We called on spec for a Sunday dinner as we do from time to time. The landlady apologised as the only table left was for 2 people so maybe a little cramped. The waiting on staff were swift, the food excellent as ever and we were really impressed. There’s good choice, it’s always busy but the service still seems fairly quick. They serve a good pint of proper bitter too.

Read the reviews on here, was in the area and thought we’d give it a try. Don’t believe the opening times you read on here though. We arrived at 7.30pm for dinner to be told rather brusquely the kitchen had already closed.

A warm, friendly, clean village pub that serves a lovely traditional Sunday lunch. Seven of us dinned here today, we had starters which were hot, tasty and wetted the appetite for our main course. For main course we all had Sunday lunch, two pork, two beef and a lamb. Two different sizes are available, two had small and three had large. All were superb, hot and came with plenty of choice. The Yorkshire puddings were definitely home made, crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Vegetables were swapped with no hassle if you don’t particularly like one of them. My dad’s came with no gravy and his gravy was put in a jug for me. Nothing was too much trouble. A lovely meal will definitely visit again.

We called into the Black Boy yesterday early evening 18-7-19 for some food, because the service and presentation are usually good. However on this occasion, the lady behind the bar (not the landlady) was not really friendly or helpful. The presentation and serving of the food was also not up to it's usual standard and was just plonked in front of us. We call in often as we do not live too far away. I hope she was only covering while the landlady was off for the evening.

Went for my father's 84th birthday and the top dining area was lovely as was the food. Bit of a wait for the food butbas freshly cooked no one minded. The fish and chips is one of the best I have had in my opinion and the size of a large portion is enough for more than one person.

Stayed nearby for a week last year and ate meals outside in the sunshine. Called in advance this year en route to ensure they would be serving food when we arrived and was informed they serve food all day. We found somewhere outside to sit went in, ordered drinks and asked for a menu..... They only serve snacks outside now. We have dogs and so couldn't eat in the restaurant. After a three hour drive being very hungry I was angry that I had not been informed of this major change in their service on the phone.

Spent the day walking with friends and called in at The Black Boy for drinks at the end of a hot walk. There was a good range of beers and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food being served looked very nice and the bar felt a bit more 'homely' since our last visit after the refurbishments. It was a pleasant visit to a friendly pub.

There was 8 of us we had different meals, all was excellent, thanks. Looking forward to the next time. 👍

Been here 3 times over the last 9 months as hear from acquaintances that it’s a good pub with good grub, but sadly that’s not been my experience. First visit with family I thought it was a cosy pub with a homely feel to it, we had a meal which was fine, we thought the menu choices was ‘traditional pub grub ‘ solid choices if a little unexciting & the food was ok. 2nd visit was with a friend who had been before & loved it .... this time I had fish n chips & it was lovely , service was a bit thrown at you but otherwise ok.

People we know were telling us that this place has lovely food. It’s average at best if I’m honest and sorry to say.

Came here for a meal and a few drinks. Good parking ,nice atmosphere, good food , good beer . At the time there was a big party sat next to us that were very noisy. Spoilt the night a bit

Service and food good Disappointed though with liver as over cooked and soaked in gravy Cheese salad grated cheese

Called here at lunch and had liver and onion and cheese salad and chips along with local beer s easy to find on main road though small village of heage

This is not The Black Boy at Belper, but The Black Boy at Heage. It was my first visit and I'd definitely come back - only had a few drinks but the folks serving were lovely. It has a pleasant, well lit downstairs bar area with a separate section of tables to eat at round the corner. Sadly there doesn't seem to be a meeting room, but I'd certainly come here for a quiet 1:1 with a difficult client. There is plenty of well-maintained brassware to talk about!

Me and partner visited this little gem as we heard great things from friends and had been on our list to try for ages. We was not disappointed we went on a Sunday for lunch, it was fairly busy and staff were friendly and attentive on arrival. Decor was clean and cosy. We did not book beforehand and didn't have to wait long for a table. Menu was great and specials board was lovely. We ordered off the specials which we recommend. Food served was very tasty ans arrived fast. We even had dessert which we never do and it was beautiful. We shared a fruit crumble between the two of us and so glad we did. We would definitely come to this great pub again.

We come for lunch every week and we always get lovely service and food, would definitely recommend a meal here at any time!

Popped in late on Sunday after a long travel. They found us a table despite being very full. Staff were fantastic and the food was even better! We had two roast lamb and it was truely fantastic, I think it was the most tender lamb I have ever eaten. Really wish we didn’t live a few hundred miles away as this would definitely be cause to come back again and again!

Had a nice meal and couple fo drinks with family and here whilst visiting Belper just before new year. It was quiet with only a couple of people in there when we arrived in the main bar but the lunch room looked pretty busy. We did get overcharged but the landlady(?) but was quickly refunded once we mentioned it. I also thought one of the waitresses was abit rude once or twice and didn't really listen to our orders correctly first time, but I'm guessing she was fairly rushed off her feet so didn't think to much of it. Food was great and I would visit again if I was in town.

Called in to The Black Boy whilst out and about in the area. The pub is nicely presented with modern decor. We were seated quickly by staff who were friendly throughout our stay. The menu had a good selection of dishes at reasonable prices. The food was very nice and portions a good size. We enjoyed a very nice lunch.

great choice of four different meats,two prices one 7-50 and 10-50,the 10-50 one was to big for me but i polised it off, service was good seeing how busy it was,i will reccomend the black boy every time.

6 of us went 2 days before Xmas and had a very good meal, ample portions and quality super. Fortunately a large group of families were just leaving so it was noisy on arrival for which the staff apologised so may ask for a table in a quieter part if possible in future. The food is prepared freshly so don not expect it rapidly as quality good.

With an air of pretentiousness from the staff when attempting to make the booking I was looking forward to my dining 'experience' amuse bouche, Foir Gras and a touch of truffle...What I received was actually a decent pub dinner.

Had a problem booking an evening meal. They said they were busy so we had to book and eat very early. Arrived had a drink and went to table. No waiter or drinks so we had to go to the bar to check how we were going to order. A waitress eventually appeared and we ordered drinks and food.

Easily the best pub in Heage, its a typical classic English country pub, can easily be missed driving around the countryside, but stop if not for a meal, jsut to have a pint in a splendid English pub atmosphere served by good staff and good alcohol choices.

We're always in here for lunch and you can't go wrong with the bar snack menu - I would recommend the chicken bites and chips!

Nicely set out pub, much improved from previous visit. Beer was good and the hot beef sandwich was excellent. Just right for a brief stop off. Will try and get in for a meal in the restaurant now I've sampled.

Enough said in the title. Well worth a visit! We were welcomed in as a (very) late Sunday booking and were not disappointed - absolutely fantastic experience!

Large group of 22 former colleagues visit for Thursday lunch. This is our regular venue as the food, staff and room are always good. Wide range of meal choices. Fish and chips is a favourite here.

Four of us meet up on Sunday evenings, go out for a meal together. We have been to the Black Boy twice now and have booked a third visit. The food is really nice...home cooked. The meat is tender...plenty of seasonal vegetables. One of our group had fish and chips and it was absolutely delicious, the other three had Sunday roasts...delicious!

The waitress knocked a whole pint of coke over my sleeping grandchild. Fair enough we all make mistakes, but instead of dealing with it properly she just disappeared after handing me some paper towels. The drink wasn't replaced and we were left for over half an hour after our main. The plates were not cleared and we were not offered the dessert menu. In fact we were made to feel very uncomfortable so we went. We were charged in full and even made to pay for the coke that got spilled. I should have refused but just wanted to get out without a fuss.

Once again visited this pub for a meal a party of 10 which included two children we went Sunday tea time nothing was to much trouble ,for them they even gave us two portions of garlic bread with cheese for the two boy's it wasn't on the menu as I said no trouble at at all for them we all had roasts i had lamb delicious small plate for me but more than enough and you still get an enormous yorkshire pud ,they were very busy grandson had large fish and chips he said it was like eating the Atlantic ocean two large fish fillets in crispy batter the pub was very busy when we left not an empty seat enough said

What a lovely pub. It's friendly, efficient and really good food and beer. Very good value for money. It's well worth a visit

if you want a great meal out,go to this pub,the quality of service cant be bettered,for good value drinks,and excellent well presented food,the owners make visitors here want to return, and we do so time and again,thank you everyone who works there,regards john p

Food is excellent and freshly prepared. Certainly do not recognise previous reviewers problem. Dave and Ang run one of the most friendly welcoming pubs in the area. Excellent beer garden and great choice of beers and ciders. Good gin menu although does not have Fevertree tonics. Well worth patronising.

Firstly let me say this is a review of the pub and not the restaurant as we didn't eat. As first times to this pub we entered to find a pleasant and clean environment . We ordered a white wine and Lancaster Bomber beer and found it priced similarly to other local pubs. The wine was fine but the ale was unduly cloudy and felt it could have been kept better. However we stayed for a second drink but on this occasion I ordered an Old Rosie cider, it arrived crystal clear! As I know this is a cloudy cider I queried it to be rather forcibly told that it had cleared! When I tasted it it was a Mango Cider! I returned it to the bar and the bar maid neither apologised or made any attempt to rectify in a timely manner. She turned and poured another totally clear pint of Rosie. Whilst this at least tasted more like it it was again of very poor quality. It's a shame, we wanted to find a pub within walking distance but this will jot be the one. Poor staff, poor landlady and very poor beer.

Lovely village pub with separate restaurant and bar areas. We can only comment on the Sunday Roast which myself, wife and kids had. Good choice of meats, all cooked so they melt in the mouth, and available in small or large. All our meals were served to the table piping hot which is not always the case when eating out. Food was delicious, and a good range of beers available at the bar. Wish we had tried the puddings, but we had to dash off, but will definitely be returning.

This is a nice pub with a small restauant seating area.

A family favourite at lunchtimes. Typical but high quality pub food menu without any pretensions. Well deserved good reputation for fish and chips. Portion sizes just right. Good beer options too. Friendly and efficient service by staff. Will visit again soon, no doubt...

Called in today they found us a table thanks i had brie and onion chutney hubby had chilli chicken we followed with Ham two eggs and chips for my husband,he is quite a fussy eater but he said the ham was beautiful nice and thick cut two large slices. I had the medium fish and chips lovely hot chips lots of mushy peas and a big piece of crispy battered cod,in all honesty I couldn't eat it all greedy girl can't comment on the pudding no room for any , a chap on the next table to us had large fish and chips he got two pieces of fish on his plate if you don't want to be well fed stay away or better still make this your first meal of the day they were very busy with a large party arriving just before we left isn't that praise enough if you are ever in our beautiful county of Derbyshire look it up

I have visited this pub many times for snacks and lunches with friends. On every visit we have had a very warm welcome from the staff, and excellent food from the kitchen. The menu gives a wide choice of English food, excellent beers and other drinks. My friends and I meet here often for lunch and a natter.

Visit here for lunch every few weeks as part of a large group. Good local Pub, with great choice of beers and decent food at reasonable prices. The staff are friendly and cope well with multiple simultaneous orders. Always an enjoyable visit.

I hadn’t been here for a long time. Due to everyone else being busy, and my wife having to travel out of the county, I found myself with a couple of hours to spare after church (Loscoe Baptist), before the World Cup final.

Eight family members visited The Black Boy for meals. The staff were very friendly attending to us politely and in a helpful way. Our drinks order was initially taken and these arrived without any undue delay. Within our party three members chose the same meals which meant we would get a very good idea of the standard of food as the remaining five in the party made different choices.

We had been recommended this place by others but this was our first visit. We were not disappointed. The home-made roast lunches were superb - both in quantity and quality - and the service very efficient and friendly. The beer wasn't bad either and the whole thing was very good value for money. We will definitely be going again.

The service was fine and my friend and I were allocated a choice of 2 tables when we arrived. My gripe was the lasagne, if they cannot make a better lasagne they would be better taking it off the menu. It was the worst lasagne I have ever had. It was very like a pot full of folded lasagne sheet with a few bits of minced meat now and again. The waitress said she would tell the chef but we had no feedback from him/her and were asked to pay the full amount of the bill. Very disappointed.

Myself and my partner found ourselves at a loose end over the weekend so decided on a drive out into some country side for lunch. Took a look on TripAdvisor and spotted the black boy.

Visited the Black Boy for a drink and decided to stay for a meal. The staff who were young, were friendly and efficient and despite it being quite busy they were personable and attentive.

Had lunch here today, now I know everything is cooked from fresh & it wasn`t that busy, but a 40 minute wait for our main meal ? Afterwards, "Would we like a sweet ? " Yes & after waiting 15 minutes for the menu board never to arrive, we left. Had a sweet & coffee at Tansley garden centre. To be fair, the food was ok & the prices are sensible though. Don`t be dissuaded by going to this place, this was just our experience on this day

Regularly visit here for lunch as part of a large group. Always a warm welcome. Good food, generous portions at reasonable prices. The fish and chips are legendary. Choice of cask beers. Attractive interior since a major refurb.

Lovely food ,terrible service, infact we are still waiting for the guy to take our coffee orders. Their loss was Mcdonalds gain.

The food quality and variety are excellent, the service is efficient and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. They offer two sizes of roast dinner and having the smaller one leaves room to enjoy one of their delicious starters and desserts. They stock a wonderful selection of real ales and ciders as well as a good range of wines and spirits. They are deservedly popular with locals and get booked up for Sunday lunch well in advance.

We visited The Black Boy on Bank Holiday Monday, I found the food very ordinary, the eating area was stifling with no windows apart from two skylights which were closed, on a very hot day, I found it very uncomfortable, but the most alarming thing was when our meals were served, one of the meals had the pot of mint sauce on the plate amongst the food, it was then removed and placed on the table dripping in gravy, whist being removed the waitress's fingers went into the vegetables! to be honest that was enough for me.

On a rare sunny Bank Holiday Monday we visited the Black Boy Inn for a quick bite to eat. Although there is a sit down restaurant we opted instead for the Bar Menu so that we could enjoy the sunshine outside.

we stopped for lunch before visiting the nearby windmill and were very pleasantly surprised

Well last time we ate here was years ago.

We visited here when we were staying at a nearby caravan site. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. We all had the Sunday Roast dinner which was amazing value and very tasty. Be advised don’t order the large portion unless you have a massive appetite. I had the small portion and it was more than enough for me. I also had the hot cherries and meringue dessert which was also very good. We would definitely visit again if in the area.

Sunday lunch is a very organised event, good choices, good staff & service in a pleasant atmosphere, the venue has some good ales ad is well worth a sunday lunch visit.

wonderfull venue very highly recomended this is my 3rd visit and will be back again very soon book early

Had the smoked salmon and prawn terrine to start, followed by traditional roast with all the trimmings and even managed to squeeze in dessert. Chose the small roast portion which was more than enough. Food was lovely, friendly service in a nice and light restaurant with very comfortable seating.

We have recently visited here for the odd Sunday pint and it's always a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and good...

Booked a table for three. The meals we ate where hot and tasty. The staff where very helpful and cheerful . Nothing is a problem for any of their staff. The puddings where very enjoyable, all meals where cooked well. You will find all food and pleasant seroundings enjoyable. Spirits or hot drinks are available. So try this highly delightful setting for your next meal. Enjoy we did.

Our ages range from 65 going down to 4years old. Nice menu with plenty of choice, we have visited the...