The Blackburne Pub & Eatery in Liverpool

I've been coming here for many years and it's a really nice little pub. As you go through the front door to the right is the dining area and the left side is purely for those who are just having a pint. Bar staff are always knowledgeable and helpful in picking the best real ales and beers. We tend to come here during the day when it's not too busy. It does get packed at the weekends. Haven't eaten here for a few years so will have to return to do an update on the food.

Went for a Xmas meal, veg was nice, turkey however was rock hard and dry to point you could of used as a weapons:(

Buzzy Sunday night roast with banging tailor made lemondrop martini,(including home brewed limoncello)tip top service and Chocolate Yule dessert to die for!

Food was excellent service good although a but slower than usual but was very busy to be fair. Bit of a trek from central station but worth the walk!! Will be back again soon x

Lovely food, lovely service and a very attractive place to eat and drink

Nice food, beer and friendly staff.

Nice decor inside and service to match. The food was above average pub lunch, the chicken from the chicken burger was delicious though. Chips would be better home made.

Stopped in the hotel for a night,a bit run down but room very clean and price was very good for a Saturday night.The two girls in the pub we're very nice and done everything to help.

Warm and friendly place, and staff! We were made welcome the moment we set foot inside. The food was wholesome and hot, which made a pleasant change to other pubs etc. A truly Bostin time was had.

Booked for 5.30, as my wife and I were going to the theatre at 7.30. Arrived 10 minutes early, given our table, and order taken at 5.30. Food eventually arrived at 6.35. "Gastro Pub" somewhat misleading. Food extremely ordinary, glorified burger bar with limited choice. Didn't order a dessert for obvious reasons...couldn't afford the 65 minute wait.

Went on spec in October to find a very busy lively gasto pub Live music Dos Mas on so we came back tonight to for dinner and to see Dos Mas duo . Food is fabulous, all our group loved their food. Vegan option Masala delicious, fish n chip 💯 % . Great wine and beers Sticky Toffee pudding devine. Staff are so hard working Lucy, Herb and Danielle . Fantastic independent local pub well done and well worth a visit. Early doors menu till 6pm

Went with family for Sunday lunch. Despite being fully booked, they squeezed us in at 12pm-1.30pm Food was well presented, but the potato’s and parsnip weren’t cooked. Lamb was very fatty and the nut roast tasted like the stuffing with nuts in. I had the nut roast, so ended up with stuffing and some veg as the roasties were inedible. I’m sure if we’d have come on another Sunday it would have been fine. We were charged a service charge which of about £8 on £100 bill. I’d have paid more as the service was quite good, but given that I was forced a service charge, I just left them what they insisted on taking and no more. Bottom line(s): cook your food fully before serving it, even if it means we wait. Get over yourself with the US style service charge. You’re a pub in the UK.

Great pub with loads of charm and character. Fabulous, welcoming staff. Very good selection of drinks and food. Just as importantly, the customers were really friendly. I only recently discovered this place and am already looking forward to taking friends there!

The food is great. The hotel is great. The service staff is very friendly

Did not spend the night, but enjoyed and sampled some food from the pub. Chicken starter is not a best seller, but all in all quite good. Service was grand. We said we only had an hour, and the staff delivered in time. Would come again and will be excited to sample the whole menu.

Great atmosphere lovely bar / restaurant and very busy but the food not to our liking or presentation. The lamb was just a mound of fat and although the beef was tasty for me not easy to cut had gravy all over my clothes and hands attempting to cut a steak knife would have been perfect with the thickness of the beef. if you love food drowned in gravy ideal but not for me and the plates too small for the serving. To top it off although I always leave a tip I believe the service charge was discretionary but it got charged to my card without being asked that's more of a comment than any negative although my review on service drops a couple points for this. Pricing good for the whole package and as I say great venue such a shame about our food experience hopefully be better for us next time for us though with the way food is served a Sunday lunch off the menu for our party another day might be more our taste.

Had a lovely family meal here, good food and friendly staff

The most dreadful food I’ve ever been served, a Sunday dinner that was a plate of fat and hard vegetables, I returned my meal, the other 4 members of our group left their food , so disappointing g and ruined a family birthday get together. Although 2 meals were taken off the bill and the manager agreed the returned food was inedible I still begrudge paying what I did, had o not had elderly family members with me I’d have refused to pay anything! Never again!

I had a birthday meal with my family on a Sunday. However the food was disgusting, raw veg 3 slices of fat described as lamb. The only good thing about the day was a staff member called Duncan who is a credit to your business. Sad really as this place has always been recognised as a great place to eat 😕

Great food and service for midweek early dinner.

Worst Chicken burger I have ever had. The burger coating was sweet, the bun was sweet and the bacon was sweet. Disappointed that this place was so hot and miss

Lovely pub with a quiet atmosphere. Set in a beautiful part of town. Fish and chips were tasty. Staff very friendly. Will definitely return as pre theatre menu looks reasonable.

Went for a roast and the food was incredible. Service was also very good. Couldn't complain about anything. Went with a baby and the staff where great with him :)

Steak night, fab! with great service. Lovely vibe too. Good value.

Great pub and food. Lucy, who works here served behind the bar, and restaurant is absolutely fabulous. The service is absolutely great. Thanks. We shall return. Jane and Martin Goblin.

Great Sunday roast good atmosphere 👍it’s popularity speaks volumes best to book in advance rather than run the risk of not getting a table

Fantastic roast dinner, great service

Visited lunchtime as soon as we walked in we were made very welcome by the staff Will and Emily. Both were very friendly and helpfull. Pub had a great selection of beers ciders and other drinks. Food came quickly was warm and well presented. We had the double cheese burger nice patties and plenty of lovely melted cheese on top in a nice bun. Plenty of well cooked chips. Good sized portion. Also Prawn Linguine lovely sauce and plenty of prawns. Been meaning to try this venue for years. We will be back.

Been really looking forward to this after reading so many rave reviews - however, the roast was really disappointing. Both opted for beef (pink) - it wasn’t pink but it’s difficult to achieve pink when it’s 90% fat. Really low quality meat, same with the pigs in blankets, very fatty and poor quality. We ordered a side of cauliflower cheese which was the strangest cauliflower cheese I’ve ever had, soooo watery??? The vegetables, Yorkshire, potatoes and gravy were ok and we had rhubarb crumble and custard after which was nice. Not sure we’ll be returning to be honest.

Can not fault this place at all. Me and my wife both got roast dinners lamb and chicken both amazing. Hands down liverpools best roast. Staff are what make this place so friendly and nice. Can’t wait to come back

We went to the Blackburne Arms after reading such good reviews about their roast dinners . Sadly we did not have such a good experience! Front of house service was prompt though, drinks and order sorted within 5 mins. 2 beef roasts took 40 mins to arrive. First impressions were very good, roast spuds, veg and gravy were lovely. However, the meat was appalling. It was 90% fat and gristle. You needed the skill of a brain surgeon to work your way through it and pick out the small parts that were edible. The waitress came around and asked if everything was okay. When I told her the problem her answer was ‘sore about that, I’ll tel the chef. Have you managed to have a bit! I informed her ‘yes, we have managed to have A BIT’. Other diners were also complaining about the quality of the meat albeit our complaints were falling on deaf ears. You cannot make a good roast with cheap meat. Lesson learnt! £17 for a plate of veg and a Yorkshire pud! Lesson learnt not to return!

I first went to the Blackburn arms on Easter Sunday (31st March) and the roast dinner was spot on but on todays visit it appears that standards have dropped. Ordered two roast dinners, one beef and one lamb. After waiting the best part of an hour ie 50 mins they arrived. beef was fatty, potatoes seemed earthy and under cooked. Lamb wasn’t too bad. I also ordered a side of stuffing balls (two in total) which were rock hard and dry. I’m not one to write a negative review but I can honestly say that the Blackburn doesn’t live up to as advertised and I quote “Best roasts in Liverpool” ! Disappointed and won’t return!

Had Sunday dinner today, the beef was tough and chewy. We left a fair bit but we're not asked about how our dinner was....I hope this is a one off, all previous visits have been very good

Had Sunday lunch. It was very good.

I have eaten in the Blackburne Catherine Street for a very long time . Always had an excellent meal, service and staff are brilliant. Today celebrating a family birthday we choose the Sunday lunch much to our disappointment. Not everyone ordered a starter. Main meal contained cold uncooked vegetables, roast potatoes were precooked and re heated. My chicken was hard. Desserts only 2 were ordered , sticky toffee pudding was hard on the outside soft in the middle. I would not recommend the Eaton Mess total rip if for £8.50. Sorry I could not believe what was served today

Another proper Liverpool pub. Worth a look.

Another nice old fashioned pub, close to university nice relaxed atmosphere good service, was a regular here in the 80s prices a bit steep these days same with most pubs in this area

Went today for Sunday roast.lovely pub.food not amazing. Veg barely cooked.think it was popped in hot water few seconds.spuds undercooked as well had to scrape them out the skin.meat was OK.would not recommended eating a roast there unless your teeth can manage rock hard veg.came home starving.

Fantastic food and atmosphere, best Sunday roast around. Staff friendly and always willing to help.

Food was ok but we waited a long time to be served, and the staff were rude, especially the maitre'd who tried to add extra charges to our bill, which I noticed luckily and had them removed.. won't be going again :(

This is a review of Allerton Rd NOT Catherine St. Catherine St is excellent! Allerton Rd, however, isn’t!! Had to ask for menu and wine list - staff seemed very disinterested. Very poor Roast dinner. Burnt potatoes, soggy veg and fatty meat. Definitely won’t be back!

Lovely food and a good traditional style pub. We went last week and it was busy but the atmosphere was amaxing. The staff were busy on their feed but it was fine

A proper pub. Good food and great service at lunchtime today.

Great gastro pub, had fish and chips A+

Had a great pre concert dinner here this week. Outstanding service great menu and food on offer & the pre theatre offer was very reasonable with good portions and quality food. Thus is a pub/ hotel . They are dog friendly but do wish they would not allow dogs in the carpeted area were people eat

Great pub, location close to town, staff are briill could make a good sit com. Always lots of filming goin in in the nearby streets, , peaky, foyles war, Victoria, lazurus, funny woman, ipcress file, and lots, more. ,

The best and most authentic food ive had in the UK so far! Great prices and good quality.

Great family meal,food amazing,service too match ,10/10

This place has been on my food radar for a year or so. I took a day off work to call in during the week . When you claim to be Gastropub you set a high bar. The bar was met. It's good to see a reasonably limited menu. I calling in for lunch and went for a sandwich and soup for £9. It was great value and the quality was top!!!!! I'm glad I had dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was superb. The pub it's self is well decerayed and the bar staff very friendly with great service. This place is a gem.

This place has been on my food radar for a year or so. I took a day off work to call in during the week . When you claim to be Gastropub you set a high bar. The bar was met. It's good to see a reasonably limited menu. I calling in for lunch and went for a sandwich and soup for £9. It was great value and the quality was top!!!!! I'm glad I had dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was superb. The pub it's self is well decerayed and the bar staff very friendly with great service. This place is a gem.

We were shown to our room at the side of the pub,via a separate entrance by a person working in the bar, and were given a key so we could let ourselves in after the concert. The room was pleasant and clean. The location was perfect. Just around the corner from the Philamonic Hall where the concert was held. We had food in the gastropub pub which was delicious. All the staff I the pub were friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed our stay.

Only visited the pub. Really nice pub, good food, ok prices. Close enough to the city centre so you can walk up there, far enough to avoid all the noise from the central areas.

Excellent fish and chips!! Shepherd’s pie tastes nice (even though the presentation wasn’t the best) Worth the visit. I’m pretending to come back for further visits!

Absolutely shocking accomodation, the only saving grace was that the bed was comfy. The free WiFi never worked. The TV had no signal. The shower was broken. The window never stayed open, so had to use a glass. There was a loud buzzing all night. The tap was all lose and had the danger of falling off. Not a good experience.

Pre-theatre meal with friends, so this was near to where we needed to be. Having walked past on previous occasions, we decided to give the Blackburn Arms a go. We weren't disappointed. There was an excellent range of drinks available and the food was too. I had the Rib-eye steak done rare and it was the best I'd had for a while, Most places will give you medium rare when you ask for rare, but they got it right here! Service was excellent; friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It helped that the weather was playing nice, too. Would go again.

A charming pub in Liverpool! We stumbled across this pub exploring the city and were so glad we did. The service was great (granted we were the only ones in there in an off time on a weekday). The food was delicious - steak and cheese sandwich, shrimp, and fries. The space itself is beautiful with the unique furniture and all the plants!

Found a lil gem. Food was gorgeous fast and friendly service

Great place to stay at a really reasonable rate. The windows are old and thin, so the outside noise can be heard. I'd recommend taking earplugs along.

As usual, great service and real ale. Have not visited for a while, but same smile and welcome from Emily.

Daughter at uni so wanted somewhere to go for Sunday roast before heading home. Really recommend the Roast s as nd had amazing service. 👏👏👍

I travelled from Dublin to watch Liverpool vs Brighton recently and stayed in the hotel. The room was well priced, location is good and the room was comfortable. Prior to my arrival, I was in touch with the Blackburne Arms on three different occasions to make sure there would be no problem with a late checkin. I even called on the morning I was travelling. I was assured on each occasion that there would be no issue as long as I arrived before 12am when the pub closes. My flight landed at 10.30pm and I arrived to the hotel shortly after 11pm. To my dismay, I found that everything was locked up and staff had gone home. I had no way of getting into my room and even faced the prospect of having to find somewhere else to stay at very short notice which is next to impossible on match weekends and especially so late at night. I spent around 30 minutes trying to call the premises by phone, but got no answer. I was even knocking on the doors of the other guests to ask if they had contact details for management. Out of desperation, I sent a message to the pub on Facebook messenger hoping it would ping on someones phone. Luckily enough it did and to be fair, a staff member came back to let us in soon after. We received an apology from the staff and management for the situation we found oursleves in. For a good 40 minutes, we feared the worst and it wasn't a pleasant experience to say the least. I only give truthful and honest reviews. I would like to give a better rating because the staff and management do seem to be very decent people, but I can only give a rating based on my experience. Therefore, I have given it a very generous 2 stars

Really good food, found it to be a little expensive for pub crub, £9 for pudding, mine was quite big. Staff work very hard to keep drinks topped up and tables clear

Lovely food ,and friendly service. Plenty of choice on the menu. Good wine and drinks options too. Will definitely return.

First time visit to Liverpool and therefore to the Blackburne Arms. First time I’ve had a pint jug in as long as I can remember, and filled with superb draft Black Sheep Ale. Two of us had the beef and I had the lamb accompanied by their much admired cauliflower cheese. A great gastro pub with good service and humming atmosphere. Lovely!

The Sunday roast here are out of this world. I had the lamb and it was cooked perfectly and the portion sizes are very generous. Fantastic staff very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend a visit here. Simply good food, good people and good atmosphere

My friends and I were undertaking an architectural walk around Liverpool and opted to stop for lunch at the Blackburne Gastro Pub in Catherine Street. Stephen (Manager) and his wife were extremely friendly, attentive and helpful. The menu had so much choice that we all ate different meals and they were delicious and plentiful. Definitely a place to revisit and we shall be calling in at every opportunity. A lovely Liverpool pub and restaurant. Highly recommended.

The pub itself is lovely atmosphere , parking a bit of a nightmare Staff lovely However we arrived a little early and we were a party of 9 the other party at our table hadn’t finished So we waited a few minutes they moved us to a larger table which was ok Then a few of the guests kept getting this awful smell we couldn’t make our were it was coming from So we ordered food and asked the staff member what the smell was she said she couldn’t smell anything Food arrived a few in the party vegetables cold , so food taken away and returned warmer but Yorkshire pudding tasted burnt Potatoes a bit burnt but gravy covered them Meal was ok Quite expensive for what it was !!! But this smell kept returning which was rather off putting We ordered pudding sticky toffee pudding 5 of us ordered this and this had a really burnt after taste in the mouth Told member of staff said no one else had said anything , so thought we’ll maybe that the way it’s meant to be The smell kept returning then we new were it was coming from Mens Toilet every so often when door opened it we got a waft I’m our opinion table shouldn’t be by toilets So food was average staff lovely atmosphere great would not eat there again So sorry Blackburn arms it’s a no from myself and my family

Fantastic Sunday roast and fantastic service.

Visited the Blackburne last weekend for the 1st time in 6 years (I’ve moved away from the city). So glad I called in. The restaurant was busy when we arrived at 8 (without booking) and were told an hour wait on food but given a table straight away. Drinks order taken & delivered promptly- food order was taken some 10mins later. All in, 30 mins from seating we had finished our starters. Mains came soon after, so instead of an hour wait we had eaten in that time. The atmosphere was lively & the aroma of food delightful. All helped that the beer was still as good as ever. The place was always a little gem but what Stephen, Lina & their team have done to the place is exceptional. It’s the best it’s ever been & the quality for price you won’t find anywhere in Liverpool! Ps. The fried cauliflower with curry starter is amazing! It won’t be 6 years til our next visit, that’s for sure!

Really nice pub, staff are friendly and the food is nice. Very good pint.

Great little pub food was pricey, but you get what you pay for, will definitely be back in the future

Didn't stay here but had a meal and it was great, service was great and staff where very helpful, but wasn't happy with almost sitting in the doorway, did ask to be moved but other tables were booked, but to be fair they did come and ask if we wanted to move over into another area which by this time was to late

The food was stunning as always. I had the pork belly which was exceptional. The other 2 people in my party had burgers which were delicious. We have been here for Sunday lunch before which again was delicious. I would recommend this pub. It is ideally situated near the University. It is a favourite place to go for lunch when we have dropped our daughter back at uni, before travelling back home.

Nice spot for a drink, however my one issue was that this is labelled as a dog friendly pub and whilst, yes, okay, it technically is, the barman informed me upon entry that dogs weren’t allowed on the carpeted area. Now whilst I understand this is, on the face of it, a fairly reasonable request (that is their decision, of course, they can make decide any rules they want) I’m not entirely sure you could necessarily call it dog friendly in the strictest sense, as this then means you’re resigned to a table by the toilets, a table right by the door, or two huge tables. Was planning to eat here too but it didn’t seem a particularly comfortable place to enjoy the admittedly great sounding food I’d journeyed here for. And what to do if it was busy? Go somewhere else? Have other people been here with dogs? On the carpeted area? And I do wonder If I’d have booked in advance for lunch and brought a dog would we still have been confined to the same area? And if not, then should the barman have been so hasty to send me over to the non carpeted area without even asking if I was eating? Who knows? It was a Monday after all, and service always typically slumps on a Monday. Never mind. You’re spoilt for choice for dog friendly pubs in Liverpool and I’m sure this place is the height of customer service at peak times, dog or no dog, so it only meant I got my steps in and good luck to them, it’s a cute place if you haven’t got a dog and fancy some lunch on a quiet day. If a wee chilly

Attended with a big group of family for Sunday roast - absolutely delicious and good veggie option for my veggie sisters. I have celiac disease and am nervous about eating out - the staff were well trained on allergies and I had no issues so will be back again. Would recommend!

Great local pub! Lad at the bar with penguin jumper (Charles?) was a great bar man and Emily was a lovely hostess. Kept us entertained all night and made us a cracking Baileys Espresso Martini too! Will be visiting again!

T’was a cold Decembers night, and Charlie and Emily were great in providing a festive atmosphere with their array of fantastic cocktails and ales. Will certainly frequent this establishment!!

Went on recommendations First time I’ve been and it was a great pub Food looked immense Atmosphere was brilliant Only had a couple of drinks, beer and a spritzer both good Warm inside, luckily got a table as it was busy and it was a Monday night

Cosy, Charming and Food to die for 👏 You must book ! We were served by Danielle, absolutely bob on. Her and the teams attention is second to none by many establishment standards. Their attention to detail starts with the Pubs carpet. You sink. The food was delicious from start to finish, Ham Hock Fritters were incredulous. The ribeye main dreamy. My god. Then the cherry crumble just an absolute pleasure. Beautiful cosy pub with like minded folks, no loons. True Gastro Indeed.

Been here a few times for roast dinners and breakfast it has never disappointed just had the full English and it’s the best one in Liverpool

Thirteen of us had dinner for my in-laws 60th anniversary. The whole experience was great from start to finish. We had a lovely table, food was great as was the atmosphere. Emily was totally amazing and she not only took the booking etc but really looked after us the whole time we were there. Literally nothing was too much trouble. Emily and her team made us feel special and looked after. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning. A big thank you from all of us.

My wife booked the Blackburne for a Sunday Roast on 22nd October. The venue is everything a pub should be - great decor, lovely staff, dog friendly, a good beer selection and fantastic food. The area surrounding the pub is beautiful. I had the venison and beef shine terrine starter, which was extremely tasty. The roast lamb was probably the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, plenty of meat and the accompanying vegetables were divine. The pub is ideally located. We live around 45 minutes from Liverpool but will definitely drive over on a Sunday in the future.

Have just been here for a family gathering. Family had come over from The States so there were 15 of us. After a bit of an initial hiccup about seating, we had a wonderful time. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I...

Very welcoming abode in Liverpool. Have stayed at several hotels over the years and this is certainly one of the best by far. The rooms were beautifully decorated. Particularly impressed with the wooden tree stump cuttings in the bathroom. I can see that much effort...

The staff really care every single one of them. We had the roast and it was huge plus ordered the extra side of cauli cheese and stuffing. It was excellent. The place was packed but we didn't wait long and we will definitely be returning...

My mum and I recently visited the Blackburne for Sunday lunch, and were both blown away by the food. We both had the roast lamb (pink) with all the sides – cauliflower cheese, stuffing, pigs in blankets, and extra gravy. With the affogato for dessert....

Fabulous find at the bottom of our road. Really lovely staff, flavoursome food and well priced drinks. Great mix of customers. Thank you Abi, Jacob and Emily who were serving us and Tom who cooked a great dinner for us. First visit, will be back...

The Blackbourne Arms has the most friendly efficient staff in Liverpool. We all ate there and i had the special main which was Sea Bass on a bed of bacon and leek risotto, probably one of the most tastiest meals i have enjoyed out this...

Last minute booking to return daughter to uni and for partner to go to a match at Anfield . Great room , really clean , comfy bed and great shower . The room had a coffee machine, fresh bottled water, a desktop fan and hairdryer...

Proper good Sunday roast! Lovely roast potatoes and tender pink beef veg very much on the Al dente side which I like and cauliflower cheese how it should be ! Tasted of cheese and not sloppy mush! Bit on the pricey side £29 for a...

We came here for a wedding reception. It was truly lovely. The staff were so friendly, helpful and very professional. We had a wedding breakfast, some canapés and an evening meal here, all the food was absolutely amazingly tasty. Would highly recommend coming here for...

We ate both breakfast and evening meal here. Both were fantastic. For breakfast we both had smashed avocado and fried eggs on sourdough. Delicious. It was the second day of the new menu in the evening. There was plenty to chose from and all the...

3 beef roast dinners, well done. Just amazing. If there’s a better Sunday dinner than that then I’d be stunned. Perfect.

Delicious Sunday lunch in a pub with a lovely atmosphere. Choice of four meats. Between us, we had beef, lamb and chicken - all very good, complimented by well cooked veg and delicious roast spuds with a rich gravy. With drinks and two desserts, the...

I got steak and chips. The steak was rare, I asked for medium and they put a load of salt on the chips I couldnt eat them.

We used this Place as our Local while visiting Liverpool. Fully recommend the Sunday Roast Meal , could not fault the Food on the 4 Nights we ate here. Good variety of food and drinks and staff friendly.

Hired the whole venue for a private do. Can not reccomend Steven and the team enough. Fantastic. xxx

First time visit but had friends who lived on Falkner Street in our student days. Meeting up with next generation students living nearby. Just eaten so got a bottle of Red and took a big table near the window. Staff were happy to let us...

Really like this pub. The staff are so friendly, food is great and decor is lovely. A great atmosphere and have enjoyed it every time we’ve visited.

Had a lovely day in Liverpool … except in the Blackburne. This is a elegant place in a beautiful Georgian area, but I have never encountered such an extraordinary degree of rudeness at a pub or restaurant before … and I’m 75! Some simple misunderstandings...