The Black Bull in South Tyneside

A bit pricey for a simple country pub. Remember it when it did catering and served very good wholesome meals which for a while was discontinued and at last has now returned to catering which I will review in near future. Fairly shocked by a simple single Bells whisky and coke costing a whopping £5.05 There is limited parking at back though do not park in the narrow road at the back as it upsets not just the residents but those living on the estate further alon and if lucky, you can find the odd parking space at the front. I do like visiting the place and it is very nice pub with a pleasant external sitting area at the back.

Barmaid didn't acknowledge anyone being served and just put the card machine in front of you no manners

Always pleasant, especially in the back when the sun is shining.

Just had sunday lunch nothing special thought would be morechoice on fathers day .

First time in a long time visiting ,well impressed with the atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant .At the time we visited lunch time did not seem to be any food being served overall a very pleasant visit and will be visiting again.

Friendly staff, good food, Sunday lunches particularly good

Food is very good but limited choice, atmosphere is local and fun, all welcome

A nice local pub, but we were very disappointed on Christmas Eve when they suddenly called last orders at 2050, Especially as it clearly said on the board next to the bar that they were open until 2200. A few people even heard the bell, but thought it was for something else, as they didn't shout last orders, so a lot of people were left without a final drink. We then had to go to the Grey Horse along the road, which was absolutely rammed with all the people from the Black Bull. The pub was busy when they called last orders, so they must've lost out on a few hundred quid in takings as well.

I would like to thank Ian and his staff for an absolutely fantastic night. Nothing was a problem for him. Allowing us to have space for a friend's 60th. There isn't enough words to say how helpful Ian and his staff where. Thank you again for a fab time.

Just had a great pint and chat with the new manager Ian, really enjoyable will definitely be back!🍻

We visited this superb pub again today and the new manager (Ian) is a breath of fresh air. He is very passionate about the service he provides, the beer he serves and his plans for the future. We are very impressed.

A lovely pub. Highly recommended. Update 20/09/23: We have visited this superb pub again today and the new manager (Ian) is a breath of fresh air. He is very passionate about the service he provides, the beer he serves and his plans for the future. We are very impressed.

Good range of beer's Nice atmosphere, especially on match days.

Nice, friendly atmosphere with good priced drinks

Great beer with s sunny beer garden.

What a canny local pub this is now since they changed the decor. The terrace out the back is quite lively too. It all feels very modern and stylish Prior to the change if decor, I'd have been reluctant to have gone in. It seems to have an odd clientele that doesnt quite match the revamped decor and deffo needs to update its wine list, no malbec, and savingnon Blanc was not good. But is becoming more welcoming than it was before

It had been years since our last visit (covid) so it was nice to visit again and see any changes. We’d discovered Madri beer on holiday at Easter so was pleased to see it served here. The seating was comfortable and very eclectic. The woman’s toilets were dreadful. Beer was lovely and we had a relaxing couple of drinks. Sports were on in the front bar, as were card players with poker chips! Rear parking available and garden area much better than last visit.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere x

Lovely pub, drinks are well priced and it's great inside since the refurbishment. Always a nice atmosphere, family and pet friendly too

Very cozy and friendly. Will be going again.

Fantastic pub, the best for miles.

Great atmosphere and service. A proper pub.

Friendly pub good beer, has just been done out, looks great and really good atmosphere

Refurbished....thank god! Really nice beer garden and décor inside. About time! Nice pint of Madri and excellent beer garden.

Friendly atmosphere and polite service

I have known the black bull for quite a number of years through many changes of landlords and interior structure. Always a warm welcome from staff and clients 😀 reasonably priced drinks and great entertainment.

A very. Warm welcome awaits staff very friendly nice interior a good pint

Well can't fault it fast service Madri on draught ...happy days

Went in for a pint on a friday they had a band on which was deafening, my pint was flat and when I asked for a fresh one the small lady looked like she wanted to stab me. Toilets are absolutely rotten!

Love this pub, friendly staff and great atmosphere 👌 😁...

Great community pub .. A really nice manager who greets her customers and makes them feel welcome and at home. An enjoyable place to go and relax with a family feel about the place..

Looks tired. Could do with a refurb

Open, thank god! Is a great local with friendly staff

Very nice and great service

Family’s local love it there won’t change it for the world.Excellent atmosphere.

Drinks fine but overall rather grubby

Lovely staff, nice pint out in the beer garden, dog friendly too

Good lovely people bar staff great good relaxed atmosphere xxx

Great village pub Nice Frendly staff locals anice atmosphere

Terrible.... unless all you do on a Wednesday afternoon is drink at the bar! Apparently new owners only interested in wet sales n sports watchers! Shame cos used to do great food! Wont be back !

Nice pint and friendly staff but too warm in the pub and toilets aren't great

Nice pub in Boldon. Decent range of drinks. However quite dark and toilets sometimes aren't in the cleanest condition.

On a lovely April day my husband had walked the dog to meet me after I’d finished work early, (he’d checked that it was a dog friendly venue) the idea was to have a drink and / or a meal. There is a dedicated car park at the rear of the pub which wasn’t busy due to the time of day and street parking (albeit difficult to park at times). Unluckily for us we were asked straight away whether or not we required food to be told the pub is going through change of ownership and a new menu wasn’t available yet. This was a shame as we’d had meals there before and they were lovely, home cooked and tasty. Anyhow we settled for a place in the concrete beer garden to give the dog a rest. Unfortunately my husband was served sod water and lime and not lemonade, as his face wrinkled up I was given an apology. There seems to be a good buzz about The Black Bull at the minute, a Queen tribute band was on recently, plenty of things to do and advertised well, so a slight mistake won’t put us off going back.

Service very very poor barmaids standing talking in corner had to ask twice to get served still took 5 mins and they was only 15 in all of pub disgusting need to get better staff

Brilliant day grand bairns birthday

Great staff efficient staff lovely manager an great foid

Shame baked potatoes & wraps no longer available but good service friendly staff

Enjoyed three very good quality pints of John Smiths. Quiet, welcoming pub. If you are going to have three large glasses of wine, as the wife did, it's cheaper to buy a bottle, as advised by bar staff when ordering the third glass. Another visit planned to sample food. I've now eaten here and it was excellent. Cheap meal deal for the over 60's 😁.

Popped in whilst passing,will return

Fantastic local pub. I visited recently to watch the live football. They have numerous large screens situated around the place. Friendly staff and good banter with the regulars. They also sell food hot and cold and have a beer garden round the back.

Wonderful food and atmosphere - and dog friendly

Very nice atmosphere staff very friendly lunch was beautiful would recommend

Great pub. Great food. Great crack

A stalwart of Village life the bull has been a popular future as long as anyone can remember. In its current Guise it appeals to most age groups and I must say I am fond of an old-fashioned pint of mcewan's best Scotch every now and again.

Cant fault the place on an afternoon for a bit bait

Fuzzy wuzzie was a woman lol....

WE WENT FOR TEA-TIME MEAL. NOT TOO BUSY (BUT NOT EMPTY)! SO WE COULD 'RELAX AND CHAT' BARGAIN PRICED ''EXCELLENT" MEALS WHICH DON'T BREAK THE BANK. "WE WILL BE BACK"!!!

Better than average traditional pub. Reasonable prices. Clean. Mainly mature crowd. Perfectly acceptable as a local but nothing special.

Badly kept beer, rubbish service and the food is appalling!

A lovely Sunday Lunch for a great price... cant complain ☺.

Fabulous lunch and beer (Oct 2016) plus great music over the sound system (inc Frank Zappa!!!) and quirky/cool decor. What's not to like?

Great pub by far the best in the village

Nice atmosphere, can't comment on the food as the kitchen closes at 8pm

Told 20 minutes for meal when ordered last Friday afternoon. Over an hour and a half later it finally arrived. Was OK but nothing special.