The Black Bull in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very friendly place, well kept beers and good prices.

Nice friendly cosy pub and also dog friendly

Wet walk around Trimdons and Deaf Hill, pub was so inviting for refreshments afterwards, friendly staff and prompt service and we were made most welcome

Lovely pub, brilliant staff and landlady. Highly recommend A*****

Visited this quintessential Public House after a visit to the Crematorium at Durham, May 11th 2023. It has been there 'forever' but allowed to run-down some-what, over the years. I was looking forward to a good hand-pulled pint in such an old premises, but found gas 'pumps' at the two Bars. Our funeral party was put into a dark / uninviting snug area with little space and natural light, along with food, tea and coffee layed-out in readiness. The buffet was really good, the staff very friendly but the decor was beyond poor. I went into the 'Snug' / other Bar area to find a much brighter, far more inviting room. A 'Snug' is usually a Bar area similar to the room we were put. Unfortunately, the gas 'pumps' were there too. This area is not a 'Snug' but a 'Bar' by definition. There is a large banner outside the premises, asking for a new Publican. For me, this pub is desperate for a massive make-over with some real / craft ales at the Bars, decanted from hand-pumps. The gas pumps could be used for other 'beers / lagers', but reduced somewhat. The main attraction should be (for me) should an inviting premises with true Beers and somewhere to enjoy a chat with the locals, listen to some music or watch a bit of tele. I'd be putting the Pool Table in the Snug, not in the Bar area.

Friendly village pub. Lovely open fire. Lots of seating and a beer garden for when the weather warms up. Definitely worth another visit. Only downside: people vaping inside 😲

A little slice of heaven in a little English village.

A proper village pub with the real fire to warm your bones

Staff very welcoming and the food (tapas) was amazing.

Called in at The Black Bull for the first time tonight as we were passing and looked for a place serving food on Facebook. What a hidden gem! Beef and Guinness pie was packed with huge chunks of tender steak and my Peri Peri chicken breast was full of flavour and so moist. Huge portions sizes and very reasonable at under £40 for 2 mains, 2 pints of ale, a large wine and a fruit cider. Would definitely return!! Love to try the Sunday lunch!!

Booked for a Sunday lunch and was VERY impressed all round. Large portions, great cooking, helpful service, great food! Total contrast on a weekday evening meal. Slow service, forgot the onion rings and when they finally arrived were very greasy. Greasy noodles. Very dissapointing. We did get a reduction, and I hope it was just a blip, looking at the reviews.

Had lunch today for the first time at the Black Bull. Food was excellent across the board. Value was also competitive with friendly staff. Will certainly be back soon

Excellent quality food and drink at competitive prices with good atmosphere

A lovely little venue for food and drink, they did a great job of hosting the wake after a family funeral.

I cannot recommend the Black Bull highly enough. The service was excellent and the menu choice was really good, offering something for everyone, and the six people in our group, without exception were highly delighted. The chef is an absolute star as this was without doubt some of the best food I've eaten. I love desserts, so the highlight for me was the sticky toffee pudding. Will definitely be back.

Beautiful food, friendly staff and a cracking pint.....will definitely be going back

The Black Bull is our local, we visit regularly but even more so now that they are providing meals. Every meal has been delicious, the kids love it here too! The garden area is gorgeous so kids have space to play whist we enjoy a couple of drinks! Highly recommend!

Looks lovely inside, nice looking menu. However disappointed with only one cask ale available and no dogs allowed inside.

Not at Black Bull, but at Jane's Unisex Hairdressers, another brilliant hair do.

Sadly the Black bull is not family friendly at all. Children are not allowed inside, and staff make it very clear, very quickly, that if we want to stay we need to go outside in the back. Avoid if you want a drink as a family.

Lovely food and a good pint nice friendly atmosphere with lovely staff

Local family friendly pub with really delicious home cooked food. Attentive staff, tasty food and welcoming atmosphere. Il definitely visit again soon.

Amazing food, fantastic service, and great atmosphere, we stopped of for lunch and ended up staying the afternoon. People are really friendly and the food and drinks are delightful! 5 Star from us.

Visited with family while in the area, first time visit and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Will definitely be back soon.

Great pub with real ale on tap will return soon to try the food.

Good food and good choice of beers.

Very nice pub and the meals were excellent.!

Lovely pub good food great menu

Guinness is lush xx thats enough for me

Family pub, warm and snug with the fire on,

Cracking pub, great beer garden good beer and food

Nice village pub. Friendly locals. Live music

Gotta love the local, its really nice and bar staff are super friendly an amazing environment with heaters outside and a smoking area

One of the best local pubs around

Very good hospitality staff very friendly and all comers welcome

Fantastic great service and the pub looks amazing!

Fantastic takeaway Sunday lunch. Just had roast pork and it was brilliant.

Throughly enjoyed the parmo and chocolate fudge cake! 😊

Absolutely perfect !! Great staff, great service, Many thanks !!

Very good food in warm, friendly environment

Very cozy and friendly pup. Food not best I've had but edible and good value for money.

‘Proper’ pub, friendly and welcoming.......like pubs should be!

Great people lovely atmosphere x

Great friendly atmosphere enjoy a couple of pints and a few games of pool

Nice place but unimaginative selection of beer

Very friendly family pub, always welcoming

Friendly atmosphere. Good beer.

Fabulous. Puppy allowed in the beer garden. Birra Morreti was lush. Bowl of water for the pup. X Service was excellent xx

Great atmosphere with friendly people cannot wait for the food to start

It's a nice friendly place with a great atmosphere.

Out favorite place to eat too quality food fantastic staff too too service. The blue cheese sauce is amazing

Great atmosphere...newly decorated...very modern and what the area needed best pub locally to enjoy a social drink

Very cosy friendly pub ... Will visit again

Very friendly place to visit to quench your thirst great atmosphere.

Mint...spot on 70's punk tribute live band...good beer...fantastic atmosphere....regressing to my youth...geat night in an excelent local pub, (a bit of rare commodity these days), worth a visit, especially on live group night, thanks for a great night, (but not for the day after) 😮

Brilliant night could have done with more bar staff

Great place friendly people great beer

Lovely traditional type of pub.

A very nice village pub with friendly staff and customers.

Beautiful and friendly pub staff were lovely too and lots of different drinks to choose from warm welcome

Excellent atmosphere and great hospitality

Nice afternoon drinks, very enjoyable

This is a traditional pub, very warm welcoming. Lovely beer and being an Ale drinker it hits the spot. Good reasonable prices too. Love the pub, don't get chance to use it as much as I would like to due to work commitments.

Very friendly, excellent service and the quality of beers larger and fantastic gin menu is second to none. Highly, highly recommended.

Decent pub, pool table, friendly staff. reasonable drink range with cask ale and a few modern ales.

Really nice and friendly atmosphere, staff was a laugh had a good time.

Good Malt Whiskey, first class staff & and friendly atmosphere. Always go when I visit from Scotland; as my father recommended.

Good village pub with good beer and frendly staff

Staff and punters very welcoming and helpful warm atmosphere traditional pub in our local area. Would visit again

Good atmosphere friendly staff great drinks.

Good selection of drinks, nice log fire

Spot on well recommended. Be back shortly. Kevin.

Great atmosphere and great hosts

Good local drinking hole, friendly bar staff. Brilliant owners. Good entertainment, every so often. Mint

Excellence local, well kept beer cellar