The Black Bull in Northumberland

Recently taken over after 25yrs, really disappointing, mediocre food and service. This place used to be rammed for lunch yet today was only missing the tumbleweed, waitress miserable, food v average, lukewarm and worst gravy ever, all veg on the plate, never asked once was the food ok, never came and asked us if we wanted more drinks or dessert. I’ve worked in catering and know how hard a good lunch service can be but with only two in the whole place they couldn’t have cared less….bring back hot plates, steaming bowls of veg and good beef gravy 😢

lovely friendly pub stopped in wylam for few days and had a couple of evenings in the black bull, lovely staff very welcoming

This was our second family Christmas Day lunch, and as last year we couldn’t fault the food. As usual we had a lovely friendly welcome from Paul with a complimentary drink on arrival. This year my Sister and Brother in-law joined us and they were really impressed with the friendliness of all of the staff and a beautiful Christmas meal. Thank you to everyone.

Went for dinner last Friday night with friends after our 1st day’s walk on the Hadrian’s Wall trail. It was just what we needed, lovely friendly welcome and great food. The steak pie was particularly delicious!

Friendly pub with a good atmosphere. I had the biggest gammon I have ever seen and it was beautifully cooked. Service was good as well.

Another great stopover. Nothing too much bother for Paul and Julie. Thanks to Paul in the restaurant for taking the time to make me 6 rhubarb mini pastry pies. Much appreciated Thanks to all again

Great inn for those wanting to stop over and visit the countryside. Staff and owner are all very polite and friendly and welcoming. Rooms are good quality and clean. Bar is very busy but very friendly. Food is served every day and is excellent quality. Close to Newcastle, Carlisle, Durham and Hadrian's wall. Always a warm welcome. Thanks Paul & Julie

First place in the UK where we were served a proper fresh and plentiful salad, which was dressed! Not as it is usually: dry wilted few leaves and a bit of a tomato :( The cooked food was fresh, home cooked - absolutely delicious

Went for Sunday Lunch at the Black Bull yesterday. It was the nicest, tastiest Sunday Lunch we’ve had in a long time. The Presentation of our starters were lovely and they were really tasty. Our mains were delicious too. The Meat and Vegetables were cooked perfectly and certainly value for money. All of the staff were very attentive and friendly. We will be back. Thank you

Fabulous meal for Valentines Day! Food beautifully presented and delicious Restaurant decked out with heart shaped balloons. Red roses to take home. Great atmosphere!

Very friendly staff Paul and Gingerella and very friendly customers, great food and great prices...a place not to miss

Had our first Christmas Day lunch out at the Black Bull yesterday. The food was amazing, perfectly cooked and very generous. All of the staff were so friendly and attentive. Amazing value, highly recommend. Thanks to everyone.

Fabulous food at the Black Bull! Goats cheese starter followed by Tempura King Prawns..my favourite! A starter but substantial enough as main course. Sreved with Asian coleslaw and salad. DELICIOUS!! Photo includes Paul the Chef!

Thanks to Paul for creating such a fantastic atmosphere in his Restaurant for our friends Hen Do..Great food, games, music 🎶🎵Karaoke and Bongo Bingo..Looking forward to our next one 😀😋.

I organised a Hen Party at the Black Bull last week which was a great success thanks to Paul & his team. An excellent value party evening with a good choice of menu options. A 3 course meal, party games, karaoke & disco included in the price. Great service throughout the evening & in planning the event. The pub provided a starlight backdrop curtain & additional decorative/ disco lights which transformed a basic traditional pub restaurant into a pretty party venue. Again at no additional cost. Reasonably priced Cocktails & Prosecco. All in all a highly recommended venue for smaller scale celebrations. Ours was a group of 15 for dinner with 6 additional guests joining us for drinks etc later in the evening. However, I understand the pub can cater for more. Many thanks to Paul & his team for a memorable evening.

Had a take away meal, it was all reasonable and the price was not bad. Did have a quick pint in the pub before I picked up the food and the service was ok and people please t

We had 2 nights here. Food, welcome and beer were wonderful. Sparkling clean pub with every attention to detail. Lovely local and so friendly Super dog friendly. Paul and Gingerella are amazing hosts and tonight's fresh fish and chips, the BEST we have EVER had....

After a long walk, we decided to try the Black Bull, who were offering Sunday Lunch at £9.90 Although we hadn’t pre-booked, the lovely (and busy) staff were able to offer us seats in the bar (lots of character/s so a plus) We were served...

We've struggled for a few years to find a nice pub in the Tyne Valley that serves good home cooked food at reasonable prices. At the black bull i think we might have ended our search. Sunday lunch was home cooked, tasty, served in large...

Nice selection of beers and a friendly bar staff. Late night food would be a major plus, but that doesn't seem to be much of a thing anywhere in Wylam.

Honey glazed duck breast with pink grapefruit was fabulous. It was one of the specials that night. I had mine with salad but my friend had his with creamed potatoes and veg. Best choice!! Well done Dave!!!

So we came here for Sunday lunch October 2019 after discovering the place after a nice riverside walk a few months back & a little research into the place. The pub/resturant is little & cosy not too cramped, booking is a must. When we arrived...

We didn't eat in but chose the take away fish and chips option. Very good indeed- large portions of fish really nicely cooked and only £7! Friendly staff and nice atmosphere in the pub while we were waiting.

The room wasn't ready, so what, the landlord fixed it and bought me a drink by way of apology. He also insisted on making a generous donation to our Cancer UK challenge. The beer is excellent (watch out for the special at 7.2%!) The staff...

Good food at a good price. Service is quick. Two large screen tellies. Toilets quite small though. Would visit again.

Visited for Sunday lunch with daughter , 1 year old granddaughter and the dog. Value for money food served hot. Friendly staff where nothing was too much trouble- offered the use of a room to change the baby rather than use the public loos. Even...

We stayed here for 4 days, (three nights), and it was exactly as described. There is no "bull" about this establishment. It was all very, very, good. Small quiet room, #4, but so what...? a welcome shower, bed and roof over our heads with a...

Best chips ever! Visited the pub every night of our holiday. Ate there twice. Good quality food, reasonable prices, lovely atmosphere. Great choice of beers. Friendly staff. We will be back.

A group of 8 of us staying at Close House had a night out in this pub. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Good range of hand pull beers, and excellent value food. Thoroughly recommended.

I stayed overnight whilst "walking the wall" and arrived to a warm welcome (and a cold pint!) The room (No:6) was more a small studio apartment with fridge, microwave, kettle etc and was tidy and basic (in a nice way!) However, the jewel in the...

Popped in after a walk to grab a bite to eat, I’ve been before over a year ago and always liked it. Was greeted by a very friendly bar man who got us a drink and menu. It was very quiet being just gone midday....

As always the Sunday lunch at the bull exceeded expectations , beautiful tender turkey and roast beef , al dente vegetables , a huge fresh Yorshire pudding and lashings of gravy , all served piping hot and swiftly , would definely recommend .

Stayed here for the weekend and can't praise the staff enough at the Black Bull. The rooms are very basic and probably not the best if you are a light sleeper but think this us reflected in the price. Lovely village with nice local cafe for breakfast, couple of local shops and within walking distance from the train station. Lovely folks.

Visited for Sunday lunch and chose the 2 courses offer - roast beef followed by banana and caramel Eton Mess for myself and Black Pudding starter and roast beef for my husband. The black pudding arrived very quickly and the poached egg on top was well cooked but the black pudding was cold but not worth mentioning. The roast beef dinners followed promptly with two very large lumps of beef, sadly a bit tough and overcooked, plenty of hot vegtables with a selection of cauliflower, broccoli, sugar snap peas, parsnips, heritage carrots and turnip(swede). The banana and caramel Eton Mess was certainly messy - served in a wine glass and although it looked rather unattractive tasted fresh but not very caramelly.

A traditional family Sunday lunch. We all enjoyed the food and would definitely go back. Plenty of vegetables all nicely cooked.

Delicious and generous portions at a reasonable price and great service, it was our first time here and definitely won't be the last.

Great food value, super service, lively. While there were large tables near us, our needs were taken care of.

Never been out for a Sunday lunch for years. Well it was totally worth the wait, family up from Bristol and as it was fathers day we wanted something special. We got fabulous food, excellent service what more could we ask for. Will definitely be coming back.

Just went in on the off chance for dinner one evening. Clearly they were all set up for the world cup as there was all the countries flags round the pub which looked really nice. The landlord was very helpful and gave us a table within 10 minutes. We ordered the steak deal which was 2 steaks including a bottle of wine for £30 which was the house red. You can upgrade your wine but there is a supplement of £3.50. The steak was cooked to perfection as well. Would definitely recommend this pub for a meal. If you are a fan of football they have a massive tv.

Our inn keeper recommended this pub, and we were glad he did. The food was incredible. I had the chicken, leek, and bacon pie. It may be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Our server, Anna was extremely nice and very accommodating. The Wylam ale and gin & tonic we delightful. We all agreed that this was the best meal we’ve had on our trek across Hadrian’s Wall.

We have just visited here for Sunday lunch for the first time and boy it was excellent. The eating part is sectioned off and it is nothing flash but homely with a terrific atmosphere.

Booked a table at 1pm and arrived 20 minutes early. It wasn't a problem as we were shown straight to our table. We were served promptly and our lunch was fantastic. Huge Yorkshire puddings and top quality roast beef and veg.We simply didn't have enough room for pudding. Definitely on our 'visit again ' list. Very friendly staff too

We had finished a walk and decided to call for a Sunday lunch. Served until 5pm so got there in time.The bar area was very busy with regulars and the TV's were playing the football - but the eating area is sectioned off at one end of the pub so a better experience away from the hustle and bustle.

Beautiful family pub,nothing too much trouble, dead friendly, and lovely home cooked food at brilliant prices. I may move to the village x

This is a friendly well run pub with a good choice of reasonably priced beers according to my other half my tipple of bacardi and coke is also well received. The food ids good nosh and nothing is to much trouble. I had a pork chop with fries however the fries were overdone and as I have had cancer I'm very careful about what I eat. I expressed my concern to the waiter who immediately removed the plate headed for the kitchen. The chef went above and beyond

Nice beer, top quality food at brilliant prices, really nice staff, our waitress couldn’t of been better

We spent a night here during the recent British Masters, the small restaurant in this lovely proper village pub was very good excellent serving lovely hearty food at fantastic prices. Definitely worth a revisit if we are ever in the neighbourhood

Been to this small village pub a good few times over the years, food is very good and the cheapest beers in Wylam. You can always see the sport on the big screen, there’s also a pool table if interested

We went out with a group of caravanning friends for our end of season meal.

Had dinner here one evening. Staff very pleasant, food was very good and reasonably priced. Nice pub

I've driven past this place for many many years........and will now continue to do so. It always looks appealing and often looks very busy bit looks can be deceiving. Called in for the first time for a drink on Friday night and felt quite unwelcome. This place seems very clicky, the bad choices of music are too loud and the staff are very very poor. Smiles are obviously out of stock as are please and thank yous and it's sad to see what could be an absolute jewel being ruined by people who clearly have no customer focused training. Sorry, no plans to come back.

This place was busy enough but it wasn't overwhelmingly so on a Saturday night. Great place to end the night in Wylam

We stumbled across the Black Bull whilst passing through Wylam on a cycle. The manager stored our bikes safely so we could go inside for lunch. I have to say this was the best Sunday Lunch I have eaten for a while. Good quality meat, fabulous giant home made Yorkshire puddings and very tasty gravy. The service was exceptional. I will definitely be returning.

7 adults payed a visit on Wednesday night in August. Arrived on table resevered as requested. Not many eating but mid week night so not to concerned. Lovely young girl came over welcomed us and handed out menus. We all had starters which came quick and piping hot. 5 of us had cod chips peas good size portions could have eaten few more chips cod well done with crispy batter. Only had real ale light beers so went for pint of Stella nice crisp clear colour. Price for the area was good. Not sure of waiters name but really nice girl so we all chip in with well worth it.

Have been a few times for Sunday lunch, food always good, huge Yorkshire puddings and delicious deserts. Staff are always friendly and cheerful. Very reasonably priced.

We loved our visit, staff were very friendly, food was excellent, well cooked & flavoursome, especially liked the choice of veggies and that they were served in separate dishes.. reasonable price... would thoroughly recommend it..

Went for Sunday lunch and cannot fault it. What you see is what you get. Meat cooked to perfection and the best yorkshire puddings ever. Loved it and will definitely return.

Our server made excellent recommendations based on our stated preferences, and make sure to save room for desert. The chocolate cheesecake and the mess are worth it.

The food here was delicious. Fish pie had salmon, shrimp, cod chunks covered with mashed potatoes; friends had fish and chips and it was the biggest fish I have ever seen. Good beer on tap as with most English pubs; good atmosphere

I live in Wylam and have eaten at The Black Bull often. Despite being a wealthy village, your options for good food here are limited. Of the available dining establishments, The Black Bull is okay. The food isn't expensive and is acceptable if you're prepared for a long wait.So that's about that. Nothing great, nothing bad. You won't come out feeling hungry or ripped off.Unless you take your kids...We ordered the 'tomato pasta' for our son and asked for it to be served as soon as it was ready. After almost an eternity of waiting with an energetic child we were presented with almost exactly that; some undercooked pasta, perhaps half a tin of chopped tomatoes seasoned with large chunks of cracked black pepper. Our son struggled to eat half of it but wolfed down a 35p half-tin of Ravioli when we got home.Yes there's a children's menu and that's a plus, but the five or six quid you pay for a kid's meal is not worth the 'experience' of dining out and waiting some 45 minutes for their meal.

Popped in for dinner with a reservation. Was immediately taken to our table and given menus. Reasonable selection of food but a bit light on the vegetarian options. All the meals were enjoyable. Good selection of beers at very good prices.

We stayed at The Black Bull at Wylam off the Hadrians Wall Path. The rooms were comfortable and represented good value for money. They could offer us both a double and twin for our party of 3. Dave the owner was very friendly and helpful as were the locals and they had the local Wylam brews on tap. On Sunday the lunch finishes at 5pm. We had a comfortable nights stay and could get a good nights rest.

Looking for somewhere to eat in Wylam and the hosts could not be more accommodating. The food was outstanding and very good value. Four of us were eating and we had 3 courses each with drinks and the total was only £83 including a bottle of wine. All in all an excellent experience.

Called in today by chance whilst in the area and ready for some lunch. Received a very warm friendly welcome from each of the staff. Choosing cider for a drink I was amazed at the variety of choices offered and my husband was pleased with the wide range of beers too.Lots of choice. Ordering fish and chips for my lunch,the cod fish was perfectly cooked in a light crispy batter, just how I like it and delicious Left the chips as I like them crispy too and these were too soggy....just a personal choice not a complaint. It was all piping hot. My husband was very pleased with the chicken and leek flavoursome pie. Very good value and tasty lunch, friendly welcoming atmosphere,glad we stopped here. As Easter Monday all diners received a bag of little Easter egg sweets,in hand tied bag, all very thoughtful pleasant touches that make a visit that more special. Thank you.

Had Sunday lunch here today ,quite a small restaurant but lovely meal and very friendly service and ambience to the place .Also the biggest Yorkshire puddings I've seen in a long while ! As it is Easter Sunday ,we were given a little bag of mini eggs too .

Popped in after a walk with friends and needed some food. We were all blown away at the food, the nachos were the best we had ever eaten. We all got a variety of mains and none of us were disappointed. I went for the macaroni cheese with jalapeños which was excellent and my friends had burgers who both enjoyed there's. Will definitely be returning.

My son took me to the Black Bull for Mother's Day. The roast beef was cooked to perfection and was served with huge Yorkshire puddings and a selection of vegetables. I spotted bread and butter pudding on the dessert menu, something I haven't eaten for a very long time. I was a bit apprehensive about the orange glaze but it turned out to add just enough extra flavour to a pudding that can often be quite bland.The little gift bag of chocolates at the end added a lovely touch. I'll certainly go back again.

We only called in for a Sunday lunch and it was exceptional. Went back for a meal today and it was fantastic. I had a steak (cooked properly) and my wife an exceptional slow cooked beef. Unfortunately going home to Manchester and will not be calling in again.

6 of us went for Sunday lunch,good selection of starters,had main courses of beef,pork and cottage pie,huge Yorkshire puddings,very light,good selection of veg,all lovely really good value,will return to try evening menu.

Dropped in for a drink while staying in village. Also had a meal food was good and reasonably priced. Good choice of cast beers again at good prices will not hesitate to visit again if in area.

3 adults went to the Black Bull Wylam for our Christmas Dinner.We was looked after from our entrance through the door until we left.Not only was the 3 courses perfect, we were given surprise extras i.e. sorbet after the starter and mince pies etc.The food was freshly cooked to perfection, was beautifully presented and tasted fantasticWe were well looked after by the waiting staff, and never needed to ask for anything at all.We left full, happy and pleased we had chosen this option for our Christmas dinnerHope to do the same next year.

My wife & I attended a friends celebration & as you do we checked TripAdvisor first. Reading some of the reports I am now wondering if we attended a different place to some of the contributors on here.I think first in this contribution has really got to be the staff. We eat out quite a lot & really do not eat at places guided by the price but we are very particular that the price meets the service & quality given. After many years in the catering business we class ourselves as being quite knowledgeable in the accounts we find ourselves in & have had some very good food in some outstanding venues & likewise had excellent food in many a family run venue where everybody strives to please with pride taken in everything. The Bull, what a disaster. The staff were untrained, hopeless & walked around with an attitude where they did not care a toss. They were all barely 16 & at any minute we were expecting the Dinner Monitor to appear. When approached by a young person who has only been taught how to carry two plates & does not know which side to serve to or which side to clear from life gets pretty hairy. I lost a stone off my ample frame dodging from side to side to avoid them. The room is very small & tables are seriously crammed in as to make every bit of use of all the available space. This results in people having to sit in long lines on wall seats resulting in food having to be served over the people in front of you. Out of our party everybody asked for gravy & this was served already on the plate. Needless to say there were quite a few accidents with spillage, usually over the person in front. Veg & potatoes were served separately but again with the roasties plated, When I realised that the mash I had asked for was not coming I asked one of the waiters who by that time had decided to clear dishes from those that had been served earlier although half of the table was still eating. My request resulted in a posse of 3 - 4 waiters followed by the chef standing at a distance observing the situation & shaking their heads in unison. Eventually I got the potatoes---when the rest of the party had almost completed their deserts. Yes the Staff & to that throw in the chef to make the numbers up. They were obviously untrained, lacked knowledge of the food & had to run through the back to get answers to questions, not a leader to show them where to go nor what to do, the pre ordered meal was chaos & the whole situation was very much like a training ground for comedians. The food was, well, terrible. The names on the Menu were maybe correct but the chef appears to match up the dish incorrectly with the offering. The Steak is good for 3 days, my wife took that long to chew hers, my fish must of travelled from Alaska, by canoe & it would only be fair to say that nobody in the party did not have a complaint of some kind. Within the party as well as my wife & I were 4 other ex caterers & all said that it would be better for the place to cut the number of covers to a manageable number for the comfort of the guests & so the waiters can personally serve them, Proper training given to the waiters & get a chef that is creative in his ideas not destructive in his thoughts & food preparation. Recently this has got to be given the worst experience that we have had & at price that is not value for the cost also beware they do not accept credit cards so you will need cash. Surrounded by such renowned home producers of food surely the chef can find a supplier of decent steak & fish that is not curling at the edges. For this restaurant to survive it is going to have to do a lot better than this especially in an area where real good eating can be found.

Given the menu not even eating brilliant service throughout my stay for a drink... good advise on local pubs and surrounding areas would visit again for the warm welcome and genuine welcome no false accounts or sour people here. It's not on my doorstop but we'll worth the taxi fare

As this is my local bar and my regular place of choice, I was somewhat nervous to find out it had very suddenly been taken over by new management. I had visions of my cosy regular being turned into a neon signed wine bar, but soon after entering, the new owners coming up to greet each person and allayed all fears. I found out it now caters for a fish and chip takeaway menu - which is much needed in the village, especially for the older community who rely on a van once a week. It has plans to do monthly steak/curry/tapas nights, along with having days such as 'Breakfast with Santa'. The pub wants to engage the community and make it work for all and is eager to hear anyone's ideas. I know lots of people who travel miles for the food which is exceptional, and menus can be changed to cater for all tastes, gluten free etc. The pub will be making some changes, such as seen in the toilets, but all with keeping with the atmosphere of the pub. It has a new pool table on order and I am told that very soon we will be able to use our Visa cards, instead of needing cash. I wish the new management all the best and know this will be a successful venture

We went to the Black Bull on Sunday having been invited by friends. There is a great selection of started and mains and some great desserts.Playing safe we had pate to start and roast beef. Our friend had the fish cakes. All of us were satisfied at the quantity and quality of the starter.The beef was incredibly tender and lean. There wasn't a scrap of fat anywhere, and the veg was good too.Baskets cheesecake is highly recommended as is the sticky toffee pudding which I had.3 courses for under £15 - amazing value. The same can be said for drinks. Very reasonable. Parking can be an issue and I would recommend phoning and trying to book as it can get busy and is not a big restaurant.We will definitely recommend and return.

We were not too sure whether we would find the food we want, but decided to walk in and ask, as it suggests on the menu outside, after the vegetarian options available. The chef came out to talk us through what he could do for us - and somehow found exactly what I fancied (a dish that was cooked just as I like, with mushy aubergine and crunchy courgette). My partner had the most tender sirloin steak cooked to perfection - which is unusual - and a fantastic cheese cake. We had a fabulous three course meal with fantastic coffee, highly satisfied with the friendly service from both chef and waitress for a reasonable price.

Lovely meal and wine at a very reasonable price with very good service. A good choice on the menu for everyone.

Dropped in a few Friday's ago after recently moving to the area. What can I say? It took me almost 15 minutes to get served for one drink, the staff were more interested in chatting away to their friends on the other side of the bar which all seemed to be very young customers, it had a youth-club feel to it. The moment I set foot through the door I felt out of place, like a stranger in town, almost as if I wasn't welcome. Wouldn't recommend.

Yet another great meal. We eat here usually once a week and have never had anything to complain about. Good variety, well presented-I especially like the honeyed salmon but the steak always looks good. The chef tries to accommodate even the fussiest of eaters. A lovely sav blanc to go with it too. Landlord great fun too!

Food@theblackbull the attached Restraunt. It was French night. What a feast! We had mussels to start. Followed by lamb for me and beef for the OH. Couldn't fault it. It was delicious and was served with peas and bacon and ratatouille. The chef brought us the most amazing desserts platter so we left completely stuffed but full of 'Joie de vivre'. Well worth a visit for quality food at a reasonable price.

What a little gem of a restaurant. The Black Bull is a locals pup good beer, really pleasant staff and a quirky restaurant behind a curtain but don't let this deter you the quality of the food was really excellent and very reasonably price. The four of us ate there on two evenings and had we discovered it earlier in our stay it would have been more. The fish and chips we had on the first evening would have fed a family of four ! The chef came out personally to check if all was to our liking which it was! Highly recommend a visit.

There are several televisions around the bar, which came in very useful, as the Ladies Singles Final at Wimbledon was on, the day I was there. Real ale was available too. There was no breakfast, but this was made clear when I booked the room. Overall, it was a great place to stay, at a budget price.

We enjoyed a great meal, good local beer, and some really sweet waiters at the Black Bull. The young men waiting on our table could not have been more attentive and nice! I recommend the Caesar salad with fried goat cheese... Delicious!!!

Absolutely superb, tender beef, huge crisp Yorkshire pudding , great fresh al dente veg and a rich jus ! What more can you ask for whilst being a little hungover ! Excellent and super value too £ 6.50 thanks

The Black Bull at Wylam is so friendly, the landlord is great, the beer prices really good, the local people are very sociable and the pub is heaving with people!. The rooms are very well priced as no breakfast but tea and coffee facilities in all rooms as well as fridge and microwave, so with Spar shop next door, breakfast no problem.

First visit to the pub for food. Excellent steak and chips. Valve for money. Friendly staff and pleasant surroundings.

We had a very nice Sunday lunch here today, the roast beef and yorkshire pudding were excellent, if the veg was a bit overcooked. Pudding was good, and the place had a nice traditional feel to it. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the beer excellent.

I went here with my sister and our 4kids in tow for some lunch. We found a table and I asked for a highchair. They did not have a children's menu and said to just use the lightnings menu. When I asked for no onion with my sons tuna melt they said they couldn't do it. I had a curry which was nice but quite a.small portion. I ordered a small battered fish for my daughter but the batter was just like grease with no flavour.My sister ordered a blue steak and it arrived more medium. It was also lacking onion rings. When we asked for them they server didn't believe us that they came.with them.Won't be going again

2 of us went to the Black Bull Wylam just for something to eat instead of cooking at home.Fancied the TAPAS menu, and ordered.The tapas food was absolutely out of this world.Classy, tasty, hot, well presented and what a delight to eat.I thoroughly recommend it.

Not quite the choice of others in the village, but a lovely, well maintained bar with a bit of character. Well worth a visit.

A sunday roast to die for! The best pub for miles with a brilliant couple in paul and julie who manage the place,never had a bad pint there and the same goes for the food,it is also ideal if you are a dogowner as they are really made welcome,well worth a visit.

Very friendly pub with good selection of ales and ciders. Will be back. The locals seemed very friendly. Very reasonable prices on the ale.

I've visited the Black Bull many times in the past, both for drinks and food, and have always found Paul and his staff very welcoming. This time we decided to book for lunch on Xmas day as a change from our usual yearly routine, and it did certainly not disappoint.New Head Chef Kim now looks after the restaurant side of the business, and is a credit to the Black Bull. He was extremely helpful in the build up to the day, providing a great and varied menu for us to choose from and was also very accommodating with prices relating to younger children in our party and my daughter who has food allergies. The standard of food and service from start to finish was excellent. Our party was quite large (15 including kids), so pretty much all menu options were sampled, and everyone was very happy with the quality of the food. Despite the size of our group, all meals arrived together, and piping hot, which I know sometimes can be a challenge! Thanks for a great day Kim & Paul, we'll be back for Sunday lunch soon. Highly recommended

Whilst visiting parents in Ryton we went to the Black Bull in Wylam as a group of six for a pre Xmas evening meal. We were welcomed by a very friendly, helpful and efficient young lady from Gloucestershire who looked after us a treat.She recommended the Xmas menu which we all had and everything was tasty, copious and really well cooked. The chef came out to say hello and the bar staff were also helpful friendly and efficient. Beers and wines were all good and well priced. A nice pub/restaurant with a warm and cosy Xmas ambience.

We were made very welcome by Paul & Julie,Our meal for 4 was delicious.We shared 2 starters, and our mains were steak, lamb shank, steak & ale pie, & salmon with noodles. All beautifully cooked & presented.Our server was super attentive, & nice to be able to thank chef Kim personally after our feast. Also, good to see a menu written in simple plain English, without the need for fancy,dan descriptions of each dish. A really lovely night out in a proper local pub. Thank you to all involved :-) ,,

Can't comment on the sunday roast, however, the only veggie option was a large bowl of penne with a fairly bland tomato sauce through it. It felt token and at £8.50 poor value.

First visit as always looking for new places to eat,pate not to my taste,deep fried breed very good,main courses beef,turkey huge slices,braised lamb was cutlets,were very tasty.only gripe service could be better organised,had to wait for cutlery,serving spoons,pouring cream for desserts,both pleasant girls waiting on tables,just need to be better organised.found another place to revisit and we will.

We have eaten here 3 times since the new chef arrived. Each time we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything is obviously home made & made fresh to order.The scotch egg is the best I've ever tasted & the pie is very, very close to being the same - my wife has had it every time we've been! The deserts are old school and delicious, especially on a Sunday.

The food was cooked to perfection, service was excellent and the staff were so attentive and accommodating making this a fabulous Sunday lunch. Really enjoyed the whole experience.

We arrived today for family Sunday lunch. After looking on trip advisor we thought the pub sounded nice.We booked in advance thinking they would be busy,the impression I got on the phone was just that.On arrival we entered into a room full of tables and chairs (obviously the restaurant) and 3 people standing talking amongst themselves. I was a bit confused as I felt we had come in the wrong door.Eventually the male acknowledged us and showed us our table.Before we had even sat,a blonde girl handed us menus and asked what we wanted to drink.1 had lemonade,1 a coke,1 a diet coke(which was full fat when it arrived). My partner asked what ales were on,the male went to check and at £2 a pint he wasn't complaining. The pate I chose as a starter needed the gelatine removed and some nice wholemeal type toast wouldn't have gone amiss, instead of cheap white sliced.my partner chose the black pudding which he said was strange swimming in gravy and the bacon was too salty.3 of us chose beef and 1 had pork.The portion was a good size.The veg came which was a mix crammed into a bowl and a bowl of what I assume was watery swede.(Reduce the veg portions and don't put it in such a deep bowl so you can see what you are eating.) The waiting service was absolutely shocking,I heard the male tell a customer he was training the staff(WOW),he needed training himself.I know we live in the northeast but being a bit more reserved would go in his favour. The blonde waitress was constantly checking her mobile.We didn't appreciate being called "guy's " 10 times during the meal wasn't good. I witnessed once again, the blonde girl stretch over a baby in a high chair with a pint which isn't good.My partner ordered dessert and when she put his cutlery down she held the fork by the prongs.The door going into the kitchen needs sorting,it only opens into the restaurant which having armfuls of dishes isn't easy.All I can say is the experience was disappointing,the service was shocking and the food was average. Oh YEAH!! Make sure you take plenty of cash with you.This restaurant doesn't take cards.We were informed the spar next door gives cash back.No,get a card machine.We won't be hurrying back