The Black Lion (Blackdfordby) in South Derbyshire

Unfortunately our 1st visit to The Blacklion was very disappointing after being recommended to us. Very disorganised waited over an hour for our meal to arrive. Both ordered Chicken in Blue cheese and blackpepper sauce. The sauce was so thick it stopped in the jug when trying to pour it out. We did say to a very nice waitress who reported our opinion to the chef. We were told the sauce was made during the afternoon and admitted it was too thick. We felt it should not have been served like this. We paid our bill and left. Will not be returning.

Wow what a lil gem! Open steak sandwich and homemade curry was absolutely delicious and the best brownie we have ever had! Lovely open fires,lovely staff ,atmosphere,decor…..can’t recommend highly enough…..will definitely be revisiting…x

Definately the best Sunday lunch in the area, no dried out cold carvery, all the food is fresh, well cooked and hot, great size portions and presented perfectly, good atmosphere and a good selection of ales on the bar us add in service from all the staff is top class it's a great place to visit

Fabulous. Sunday Lunch was beautiful. Service was outstanding and the warm, inviting country pub feel created a lovely atmosphere for a lovely family meal.

Another fabulous lunch in beautiful traditional village pub surroundings! I contacted Kelly to reserve a table for 4 via the FB message option. She is so accommodating and helpful! Arrived and Paula and her team showed us to a table near one of the fires and the Christmas tree. We had 2 vegetarian lasagnas , fish and chips and Cajun Chicken. Absolutely perfect!! Anyone that knows me has heard about their coleslaw and how fabulous the food is in here! This is a proper little gem, especially in a small village like ours. Just love the whole experience and the newly painted decor! Well done gang on yet another fabulous experience and thank you Paula (and Jack) for cooking for us - as it was a Tuesday lunch time !!! X

My son and fiancé brought me and her mum for a lovely afternoon tea for early Mother’s Day it was such a lovely pub staff and food was lovely ,made you very welcome.will becoming back soon,Thankyou.

We have been here twice in one week. Both visits were excellent. Lovely staff and terrific food together with a warm friendly atmosphere. Susan was particularly welcoming and helpful. A real find for us and a place that we shall use more often.

Went with the kids for lunch. Really friendly atmosphere. Good beer. The kids meals were great value. The chicken nuggets were lovely chunks of chicken breast. Great afternoon.

Brilliant street food truck - Korean street food! Great location, good prices and friendly crowd! Couldn't ask for more!

The pub is so nice and cosily decorated inside. Looking forward to the log stoves this winter. All the staff are friendly and Susan makes you feel really welcome. The menu is varied and the food is consistently good. There is always a great variety of guest beers. This is a great place to visit.

Very good. We had the Burger and a Pint offer which was tasty, well cooked and great value for money. Well done all!

Just called in for lunch. Pub was clean & tidy. Served by lovely friendly lad behind the bar. Chose fish goujon baguette & New Yorker loaded fries - both were amazing. Came with a really fresh bowl of dressed salad & presented very nicely. Will definitely return. Thank you to the new chef, Zara.