The Three Blackbirds in East Cambridgeshire

Very expensive and small portions,

Beautiful pub with a great atmosphere

As a familiar and regular visitor to other Chestnut group pubs and spending a fair few £s on drinks and meals over the years, we decided to visit The Three Blackbirds this afternoon for the first time. We did the dog walk, as suggested on the website, with the intention of finishing at this dog friendly pub with a few drinks and food from the bar menu, which the website states is available all day from 12pm. On entering the bar at 3pm we asked for the bar menu, which the bar server was about to provide, when ‘KITCHEN CLOSED!!’ was yelled our way and pointed towards a packet of crisps on the bar. We looked at the other patrons tucking into bar menu food, so turned on our heels and left. A disappointing first impression, that means we won’t be returning. I visit these type of pubs and eateries knowing you pay ‘top dollar’ for food and drinks and I normally leave with a smile, but not today. A warm welcome it was not.

Long overdue review. Breakfast was fabulous each morning and they were so accommodating of our just turned one years old Labrador who decided to wrap his lead around the table legs and tip it over smashing all our drinks everywhere. We were embarrassed for only a few minutes as the stuff were so kind, even wrapping up our leftover steak bone for the bubba to enjoy later (which he certainly did). All the food was delicious and the staff couldn’t have done enough. Room also lovely, we went for the top one and couldn’t have been happier. We will certainly be back. Our dog loved it and so did we! Thank you!

Such a wonderful place for a night away. Service in the bar was impeccable, the food lovely though it would have been nice to have a few alternatives for vegetarians and the room was absolutely gorgeous. Little touches like welcome biscuits and waters. Would highly recommend for a relaxing overnight stay if you just want to get away.

Really liked our room, the staff were lovely and we had a great time. We love the properties within the Chestnut Group

Lovely rooms. Nice restaurant and excellent service. Happy to recommend.

Perfect place for a gorgeous meal

Great food and service, we will certainly go back

This is our second stay here as we loved it and this time we brought our dog. It’s very dog friendly & he had his own bed treats & bowl! Did a couple of muddy walks & we loved it. Had dinner in the restaurant & food excellent would definitely recommend

Three Blackbirds is always our go to pub when meeting friends and as this was to meet up with a friend who moved to Australia and has now moved back the UK this was our first meeting in 30 years. The atmosphere is always good, busy but not too loud. Warm and welcoming, the staff friendly and considerate (we didn't get round to looking at the menu as quickly as we might have done!). Food excellent, as always and a good choice. Only problem was that we forgot to pick up the receipt so cannot add the points to our loyalty card. Thank you.

Best Scotch Eggs I've ever had and the 3 blackbirds salad was amazing!

Very helpful staff , and the food was great.

Excellent meal , very helpful and friendly staff, service was excellent, food outstanding. Thankyou for a lovely evening, Steve.

Our stay at The Three Blackbirds was exceptional. The cuisine delighted us, the room exceeded our expectations, and the thoughtful extras provided for our two four-legged companions were a wonderful touch. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the charming ambiance of the place even more inviting.

Once again excellent food and friendly staff. Looking forward to returning.

Went for a meal it was lovely, reccomend.

Very enjoyable meal to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday

Ver enjoyable stay in a great country pub. Very good food and wonderful staff.

We didn’t stay as we only live 30 mins away. We met up for breakfast for 2 humans and 2 dogs before going for a dog walk. Everything was perfect. Service, food, atmosphere. Can’t think of a single thing to improve. It was a great way to set us up for a lovely long walk. We were even able to rinse the mud off the dogs when we returned as they had an outside tap for this purpose. Wonderful pub doing everything well. We will definitely return.

We were travelling back from North Wales and originally booked for 7.30pm but journey was better than expected so extremely happy when we were able to be accommodated an hour earlier. Staff were very friendly and efficient despite a few very short power cuts. The food was well presented, good portions and very taste. The restaurant was warm and cosy. Thank you

Not quite in the middle of nowhere but certainly off the beaten track. We visited for lunch on a Friday. The dining room is attractive and the service was very good and friendly. The food was excellent. We started with home-made sausage rolls and then had fish and chips and sea trout - all were very good. Highly recommended.

The food was very good, just that a little more might have been better. The "thin chips" were just chips that were not chunky chips. Only 2 cheeses on the cheese board. The less would be the constant breeze coming through the window !

Went for a meal with my husband and loved this place. The food and service were both excellent and the venue is fabulous. I am vegetarian and enjoyed my meal very much - my husband had fish and said his meal was excellent too.

Really enjoyable evening, great food and service. Returning for Sunday lunch in a couple of weeks and can’t wait.

Went for lunch on Christmas day Jamie served our table our waiter was just wonderful ,the food was absolutely wonderful from preparation to presentation very pleasing.thankyou so much for taking such wonderful care for our family during our visit to the blackbirds inn ,the friendliness of the staff seems genuine it was a beautiful relaxing dining experience and again Jamie was outstanding ,the bar area is lovely the staff are wonderful top marks to the manager

This is the second time I’ve visited and been disappointed. The last time was on New Year’s Eve, when my boyfriend and I popped in for lunch. I’ll start with the positives... It was very quiet and we sat in the bar area, which is lovely. The lady who served us was delightful and friendly (a vast improvement on the service I had on my previous visit when the server seemed totally careless about our feedback regarding the overly microwaved or oven heated sticky toffee pudding - more on that later). However, the food was not what I expected. I had ordered the sea bream dish as a main but what arrived was nothing less than measly - it was more of a starter than a main and the smallest piece of fish I’d ever seen with a VERY small amount of potato and a smattering of veg. This was priced at £16. Whilst tasty, it certainly wasn’t worth that. More like £8. My boyfriend ordered roast beef, which, again, was the smallest portion and hardly any veg. Seriously, if the Blackbirds are going to compete with other local gastro pubs nearby, they really need to up their game food wise. This leads me onto my previous visit a couple of months earlier. I popped in for lunch mid week with a friend. On this occasion, the food was good. However, when I pointed out to the waiter that the sticky toffee pudding was tough and we’d had to use a knife to cut through it, he said he would tell the chef. We never heard anything after that until our bill came. I mentioned it again to the manger on the day and his response with a shrug of the shoulders, “oh, we told the chef and he said it was fine!” I have since been in touch with the manager about this sad lack of customer service.

Ye olde worlde pub, wooden beams, log fire, excellent food, excellent service, reasonable priced AND dog friendly, 7 of us for lunch, from London, quite particular, dine out a LOT, all very impressed, definitely recommend :-)

We took some friends for lunch on New Year's Day and, despite the pub and restaurant both being full, the service from the bar staff and in the restaurant was superb. The food was excellent and our waiter, Michael, on loan from the Packhorse, was both friendly and efficient.

We booked a table for four at this pub on a Friday evening. The person that dealt with the reservation on the phone was helpful and polite. Our Son and his partner are new to the area so we had no prior recommendations on what to expect. We were seated within a minute of arrival and the service was fantastic. Our server who took the time to go through the specialist steak menu. All locally sourced meat. For drinks my husband couldn’t decide which local beer/ lager to try so a taster of all 3 was prepared for him so he could make his choice. The food was also great, well prepared and well presented with a good range to cater for all. The rump steak was delicious and my apple & blackberry crumble dessert flavored with a hint of rosemary was divine. Prices were reasonable, service was exceptional and food delicious. We will definitely make a return visit.

A large groups of friends and I visited the Blackbirds in December for lunch, bringing with us children, babies and a dog. Each was welcomed by the friendly and efficient staff who couldn’t do enough for us throughout our meal. The food was delicious, generous and arrived promptly. All in all a fantastic afternoon!

Went for lunch today. Only main meals as week after Christmas. That’s fine.

We have been to The Blackbirds Inn many times and this was one of our best visits Friendly welcome, good menu, delicious food and excellent service from Michael. Our only gripe was the music being too intrusive but this was resolved immediately after we asked for it to be turned down. We had a great lunch and look forward to returning.

Have visited many times drinks, lunch, dinner always excellent service by all staff very professional and wonderful atmosphere. Would definitely recommend couples, families and dog friendly too !

Excellent meal out with the family over christmas. We have eaten here before for sunday lunch but thought we would give an evening meal a try. It was quite a busy evening for the restaurant but it didn't show in the service or the food. We were treated attentively and the food was delicious. Overall, very reasonably priced food, cooked perfectly. Good wine selection and lots of beers on tap too. Would particularly recommend the duck!

Amazing place - manager could not do enough for us even though we arrived late for our reservation with a baby in tow. Good food, cheery fire, excellent service.

We booked our annual friends gathering at The Blackbirds Inn on the 23rd December. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. John and his team were very accommodating from start to finish and it was the prefect setting to celebrate the festive season. We look forward to returning in the NY and will definitely be booking a festive lunch again for next year!

Four of us went for an evening meal on 23rd December. It is a beautiful old pub and it was lovely to have our table by the open fire. The food was very tasty and nicely presented. The duck was particularly good - cooked just right. The bar is nice and relaxing with good ale and wine. Only a short taxi ride from Newmarket!

Basically this is a pub, where the food emphasis is on beef. Had some steaks which were very good . They do an amazing T Bone and other cut for two or more people.

We had a great Christmas Day this year, curtesy of the team at The Blackbirds. The food was lovely, the turkey was well cooked and the portions generous. The atmosphere in the pub was fun yet relaxed which was exactly what we were looking for. The service was perfect, and we didn’t feel rushed at all and were given plenty of time in between the various courses. A huge big thank you to all the staff for making our Christmas Day one to remember! Please book us in for next year!

Since I last visited The Blackbirds Inn it has been taken over by The Chestnut Group. The renovation has been done very sympathetically retaining all the best country inn features whilst keeping the cosy feel - open fires, a dog-friendly bar room and a lovely dining area. The service was just the right side of attentive and informative, great food and a lovely atmosphere conducive to a leisurely lunch with our friends. The beer in the bar is Adnams (always a plus point if you're from Suffolk) and the steak menu is excellent. It's a new favourite.

I was looking for a dog friendly pub around the Cambridge area to meet with our brother in law, and after a few Google searches for the Blackbirds Inn. Choosing somewhere on spec. like this is always a risk, but when we found the pub and walked in, we were pleasantly surprised at the ambience, and especially the friendliness of the staff. Its not the biggest of dining rooms, but the tables are well spaced so we didn't feel crowded. The food is excellent, not the biggest of portions, but tasty and hot.

A coach load of us were booked in for a breakfast on our way to Thursford in Norfolk.

Arrived and the pub had some xmas party lunches which was fine, we were asked to sit by the fire.... it was smoking and smelling, meaning you would end up smelling like you had been by a bonfire all afternoon...we asked to move and we did so.

We came here on a Tuesday for their steak night and had the T-bone to share. It was honestly the best steak we've ever eaten. It was cooked to perfection and the service was spot on from start to finish. We will most certainly be back!

Thank you so much for our delicious Saturday evening meal. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is buzzing and the staff are so friendly and efficient. Without a doubt the best pub in the area

We had eaten here previously when under different ownership and had always thoroughly enjoyed it. Having visited again today I can now categorically say I won't be returning. We were visiting with my elderly in-laws and despite having an early booking we were seated at the very rear of the restaurant where the draught from the window was so severe we had to ask for the use of the blankets to keep warm. A heater was provided but was insufficient - when asked if we were warm enough I gave an honest answer, but was told it was because the building was Grade 2 listed!

Absolutely awful. Staff very slow. Incredibly expensive and small small portions. Came home and ate another meal. £16 for a trout nicoise salad no bigger than a starter in most restaurants was a complete rip off.

I was invited to this pub by friends with my husband. Lovely pub inside and out, but food portions are tiny. Definitely not typical pub food. Not value for money. We all left still feeling hungry. Quite expensive too. Will not be going there again. It's a shame as staff were very attentive and friendly.

Chosen at random as we were in the area. A lucky find. Proper country pub with friendly staff. The food was excellent. My wife had the fish and chips and without a doubt it had the lightest batter either of us had ever tasted. I went for the Sea Trout Niscoise. An excellent mix of ingredients with a perfect soft boiled egg. Both of us said this was the best pub food we had ever eaten.

Lovely food with a good range on the menu and a choice of main or set price lunch. Nice country pub dogs welcome and provided with bowls of water. Log fire gave it a lovely ambience on a chilly day. Service was very attentive at first but has it got busier things took longer to serve or were forgotten and we had to request again. Coffees took ages to arrive overall a lovely country pub with good food

Met for birthday celebration with 5 others.most of meals were ok but I asked for the chicken pie and was told it was top crust which I would not normally have as I prefer a full pie.i was told by waiter how superb this was so I took a chance.it came with a mash and a few veg scattered about.when I tipped the dish onto the plate I searched for some lumps of chicken in vain because it seemed like a soggy mess.as the gravy was very brown and tasted like beef I assumed it might be beef pie by mistake.as I am unable to eat beef I asked waiter if this was really chicken.he looked at and said no it's not I will get you another one.i was then told it was a chicken and ham pie and what I saw was ham.they brought me out another one which was stone cold.this one was returned and we tried a third time.by this time my friends were finished and ready for sweet.it was piping hot this time but it was still hunt the chicken,I guess it had disinter grated in with the soggy mess.to give them their due they did apologise and did not charge for this dish.i could not eat all of it anyway because of an overdose of salt they put in it. My friend next to me had rump steak and asked for well done.yes it was well done on the top but the middle was still bloody.not being one to complain he ate it as it was. On the good side the other meals were ok,but when you pay £29 for a piece of fillet steak you expect it to be fairly good!! A shame our celebration was spoiled by one bad apple in the barrel so to speak,as the staff were very good and the place had a certain ambience.as we live just down the road I was hoping this might become a regular venue for us but perhaps that won't be the case(unless they get some decent chicken pies) perhaps we will give it one more try and avoid the pies.

Attractive gastro pub in pretty village.Interesting menu which changes regularly and includes vegetarian option. Helpful and friendly staff. Parking can get a bit tight at busy times but there's some space at the front too. Will go there again.

I love this pub for drinks and share a pizza but we went for a roast last sunday and it was really disappointing. The meat was correct but the purée was cold, and the vegetables nearly nonexistent (only one roast carrot and few roast potatoes but no broccoli, green beans or cauliflower for example, disappointing for a meal at £16...).

A lovely sunday walk up the Devils Dyke , was made even better by a lunch at the refurbished blackbirds..... as good as a Sunday lunch gets in particular fantastic service from Daniel :) we will be back in force

I have been here a couple of times now, once for supper and once for lunch. Both times we were kept waiting for over 40/45 minutes from ordering to receiving our food, with no explanation or apology!

We have eaten here twice before, one very good, one poor so when we heard it was under new management we though we'd try again. It had all the makings of a nice meal - steak and ale pie was good but the steak was tough and gristly - apparently it was pre cooked in water bath and then grilled and then they sneaked in a charge for what we thought was a freebie as it was offered as main course would be a long time- and then they argued and belittled us. We could forgive the steak but not the attitude. Won't be going back.

Came here for an evening meal with friends and although everyone else seemed to have a good meal, my 'sausage, mash & caramelised onions' was very disappointing. It was half the size of all the other plates and the only onions on it was a teaspoon of onion chutney! Our friends seemed to be pleased so I think I was just unlucky but I felt I should say something as this main meal was of a much smaller size than all the others!

This was our first visit and we arrived for lunch with no booking, we were given a very warm welcome by John and offered drinks while we looked at the menu. There was a very good value set lunch available which we decided to try. We were very impressed with everything that arrived, everything was piping hot, well presented and tasty. Daniel, our waiter was friendly and welcoming and service was definitely done with a smile. The set lunch did what, in my opinion, a set lunch should, entice you to return, and we will.

A delicious and un-rushed lunch today to catch up with friends and enjoy a delicious lunch. Fabulous wild mushroom risotto and the sticky toffee pudding was divine, not overly sweet! great service from Harry C and we enjoyed hearing about the other establishments. I shall be back to try the Chateaubriand!

All four of us has the best Sunday roast ever here, could not of asked for better service! Thank you.

My friend has just moved to the area and had heard that this was a great place to eat. She has been out of the country so a typical British Sunday Roast was exactly what we all needed and wanted.

Really tasty meal and very good service. Good wine selection. Am ience of the restaurant really friendly.

Had lunch with my daughter lovely food my daughter had the homemade pie which was delicious and l had the fish & chips which were the best l have had for a long time great service from Conor lovely pub atmosphere with a blazing fire will definitely return

We dined at the Blackbirds last night for a small birthday celebration. The pub itself is lovely and cosy and has a log fire. The staff were very polite and hospitable. The food was absolutely delicious and we will definitely return in the near future.

Very personable service, no pressure to get the order and allowed our table of 4 just to socialise prior to ordering. Food and starters tended to merge although our waiter did humbly seek permission for it all too arrive as such. Bread oil and olives were our en mass starters and in reflection we could have done with more time to enjoy this on its own. Wine good, service attentive coffee exceptionally expensive, £7 for a double shot espresso wasn't the biggest offer in town.

Have been several times and they never disappoint. Lovely cosy pub, friendly and enthusiastic staff, and delicious comfort food. Who can say no to that?!Personally I recommend trying the steaks. The chiefs clearly know how to cook a good cut of meat.

There is such a lovely atmosphere at this pub and we were made to feel welcome from the. We were a group of three adults and three children. Our waiter Tom looked after us really well. He noticed that presents and cards were being exchanged at the table and he arranged for a cake with a candle to be brought out for the birthday lady :-) The Sunday roast was excellent and the puddings superb. We will definately be back.

Walk through the door into old-world charm and you can immediately sense an atmosphere of contented customers. Welcoming staff busy themselves attentively yet unobtrusively, serving a sensible and flexible menu. Our Sunday lunches were excellent with the roast beef arriving pink as advertised: could've done with some green on the plate but that's a small criticism. This is no pretentious gastro-pub, just good honest fare, well-cooked and at a good price. Ideal for couples and families alike, you might even spot a famous Newmarket jockey or trainer. We'll be back!

We have just returned from a large family gathering at the Blackbirds and I highly recommend it and will definitely be returning. The communication with the manager prior to the day was straight forward and timely. The food was fabulous, arrived hot and at the same time, despite there being 19 of us. The staff were fantastic, polite, efficient and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their food and the whole experience was spot on. Thanks so much to everyone involved.

A night out pre-wedding day and our first visit. We had a lovely table & were waited on by Jamie who was an excellent waiter. He made sure we had everything we needed & ensured we had a good night.A mix of food was ordered and all of it was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed it & we will be back again at some point - it's not a local place for us sadly :-(

I had another great experience at the Blackbirds on Bank Holiday Monday. I arrived with a large group of friends and family and we sat in the sun in the lovely garden out the front of the pub. The food once again was fantastic. After being tempted last time, I had one of the pizzas and was not disappointed! It was delicious! The staff are brilliantly friendly and service quick and efficient. I will be back again!Thanks again Blackbirds!

Visited the Blackbirds for the first time after being invitrd for a family and friend get together on the Saturday evening. There was a large number of us but all of the food came out speedily and hot for every course. Can not fault any part of my meal as all was excellent, the biggest shout out must be made for the superb sticky toffee puddings! One of the best Ive had in a country pub.Having had such a good meal here the night before a few of us decided to return for lunch on Sunday. We all went for the pizzas and once again were not dissapointed.Every member of the team should be commended. From the cheeky, friendly but professional chappies behind the bar, to the smiley and attentive servers, the super kitchen team knocking amazing food to the entire management team.I will be back next time im in your neck of the woods. Keep up the great work.

Very pleasant evening was had here. Special theme evening on Wednesdays alongside the usual menu where the offer is a meal and a glass of house wine or beer for £10. This week was burgers and we had the burgers with cheese & bacon (extra £3). Totally delicious. Unfortunately we were so full we didn't have a dessert but they looked delicious. All of the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. First visit to this pub and we will definitely visit again.

What a beautiful pub. Excellent food (I've been back a few times for the pizza and squid!) and very friendly staff. They even have a dog menu to keep the pooches happy. Perfect spot for dinner or a sunny afternoon cider.

The Blackbirds is beautiful, Thatched cottage styled...beautiful weather too.Food excellent, there were 23 of us, all courses came out on time, no delays so we all ate together. Very well organised. Service fab, could not fault you guys ...Thank You all for an excellent Evening. Will definitely be back for more good times ! ❤ Thank you

After driving around the local area struggling to find a pub that was serving food, we came across the Blackbirds. The sun was shining and we found a table in the garden. The service was exceptional and food was delicious. Came with our 3 year old son who was very well catered for. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely return.

What a nice Saturday evening. Nice beer in the bar, lovely steak, delicious house wine. Low key evening but with service that made the evening special. Daniel was a perfect host. Connor on the bar super pleasant. Thanks!

Service was okay. Food was mediocre. Camembert wasn't melted in the middle, sent back, took ages, the server (I think the manager) was fussy when we tried to cancel the 2nd try at it, so it delayed everyone else at the table. The 2nd try at the camembert wasn't melted in the middle either. Steak was nice. Pizza was of low quality, not what I was expecting for the price, more like a frozen pizza from Tesco. Burger was dry, had no seasoning and had basically no cheese on it even though we had added it as extra. Salad on the side was super salty which was weird. When paying, there was issues with the connection with the card machine, one person paid at the table then the rest of the table at the bar. They messed up the bill at the bar with the remaining people paying for what had already been paid for. Wouldn't go back, really disappointed.

We booked the blackbird for a small hen do much and the staff, Daniel and alex, were absolutely amazing. They let us in early when they were actually closed to decorate the table and helped us make the hen lunch special, took photos for us and made it feel special. The food was lovely. Three of us had the goats cheese salad and it was really different and colourful and very tasty. Even after we short changed them (complete accident after some terrible maths calculations) they were Still lovely. Looking forward to going back again.

Great service and great food - the tapas were particularly delicious 10/10 will definitely be coming back

Booked table as supposed to be very popular.Meal nothing to write home about other than expensive and why would a supposed quality restaurant use the same gravy for the beef and pork dish.

Lovely lunch very helpful friendly staff especially Daniel we had crispy chilli squid and chicken wings to start and steak main White Chocolate and raspberry cheese cake and chocolate brownieWill definitely be back

Decided to have a meal at Saturday lunchtime after a good evening in The Blackbirds at their Pizza and a Pint evening on the previous Wednesday.Served by Daniel, who was as normal very good and helpful.Just had a main course and shared a cheeseboard.The atmosphere was good and the food was of a good standard and good value for money.

We were in the area visiting our daughter, son-in-law and grandson and they had said they really wanted to try this place and even though they lived nearby for three years they had yet to visit. We made reservations for an early dinner due to having a 3 year old with us for dinner. When we arrived they were expecting us, most people were opting to be outside but with the little one we sat inside. Our meal was great. I had flatbread which was very good, all the other entrees were very good also. We had the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert and my son-in-law who claims to be an aficionado for that dessert pronounced them tied for the best he ever had. I guess that says it all!

We really enjoyed our Sunday lunch at the Blackbirds - it was the first time we had visited. The service was excellent offering additional gravy with our delicious roast beef. We also loved the sticky toffee pudding and our dog was welcomed with a couple of doggy biscuits so everyone was happy. We would definitely return.

No ! In Victor Meldrew’s parlance, I don’t Believe it. Four of us went to lunch at The Blackbirds a couple of weeks ago. Firstly , the quality and sensitivity of the renovations of this lovely old Inn, one could not help but notice. From the newly restored thatch, outside, to a cosy comfortable honest restore on the inside, completed by the warm and friendly welcome by the competent staff. Nothing contrived here just good and simple honesty. We started with a bottle of a lovely Provence Rose, ‘ Mimi ‘ which suits Summer exactly and then onto our lunch. From a charcuterie board then onto pan fried crispy skin ( and it was) sea bass served with an unusual and delicious salsa, and that was me done but I did manage and ice cream which topped of my feeling of wellbeing. So what do I not ‘Believe’ ? Maybe the recent poor reviews of some who by the number of their reviews have not been out much .

Thank you to all the team at The BB for making our family celebration a huge success. Pizzas for the kids, perfect steaks for the grown ups - great value. Jamie and Daniel looked after us incredibly well.Bags of atmosphere, great food, excellent service and fantastic value!

After a long cycle to get here, we greatly enjoyed our lunch at this very friendly pub. The staff were excellent and very welcoming and the food was of a very good quality. We'd definitely come again!

Booked for 7:45, finally shown our table at 8:15. We walked passed empty tables, that remained empty all evening? Not a great start. Starter of Crispy Squid lacked two elements, crispness and squid! Never had squid cut into tiny slithers like thin elastic bands, had to hunt around lettuce to find it.The over cooked tiny burger that followed was equally mean, one slice of tomato, one lettuce leaf and mediocre. Cheese board was again, frugal slithers of cheese, and time had even been taken to shave a celery stick and present two transparent ribbons. Why bother with celery at all? Over priced. Silly portions and some of it over cooked. This lovely country pub is offering a reasonable range of simple bar food, and could be a great, sadly it is not.

We went for an evening meal and had a drink on arrival, I asked for Campari and soda. The lady serving at the bar couldn't find the Campari and a gentleman who worked there pointed out the substitute to her. I was then told it wasn't Campari but something similar. It cost £7.50 for a small measure so from one no doubt cheaper substitute bottle The Blackbirds will take £150.00! Amazing! My husband had fish and chips, he asked what the fish was , coley. I had chicken which was nice but the new potatoes were not cooked, they were replaced but by more uncooked new potatoes. We were given desserts free of charge but felt that it was a disappointing and over-rated meal . There is mention in some reviews of a Michelin starred chef cooking at the Blackbirds but it must have been his day off! We won't be rushing back especially after the recent newspaper article.

Why would anyone want to pay good money to eat at the Blackbirds? This a zero atmosphere pub with food. Very mediocre food I. E. Pies, bangers and mash, expensive steaks with a £2 charge for a sauce. Bill for 4 people £200 plus. I can't believe it's in the same group that owns The Packhorse!!!!

Excellent fish goujons starter, but the steak & alepie was a very runny beef casserole in a dish with a puff pastry lid on, not a pie. Personally I don't like dogs in a restaurant however well behaved they are.

Sehr gut gegessen. Preis- Leistung stimmt. Sehr nettes Personal und gratis Parkplatz. Sehr schön eingerichtet.

Shall I start with the exceptional service or the exquisite food? Such is the entirety of my satisfaction with both - it is simply impossible to prioritise. Staff~ Jamie is a sensational asset to a flourishing establishment. Hard to fault and impeccable in his service, attitude and attention. With well trained staff and a friendly, smiling yet discreet presence throughout, Jamie is clearly a rising star in the Chestnut Group and sets the bar high. Daniel and co seem confident and willing, and tremendous in their work: clearly Jamie's efforts are transferable.Behind the scenes the food was clearly prepared by Michelin starred professionalism without the pretension of such unnecessary branding. My beef was as close to perfect as can be, my delight calming, quieting- I was in an unparalleled culinary utopia. And as I reflect on my chocolate brownie, and sticky toffee pudding (yes- I enjoyed two puddings- why not? I live once only and I live for establishments like this), I allow a soft, satisfied smile to reach across my face... eyeing my diary... yes. I'm already planning my return to heaven on earth... thank you Blackbirds- what a wonderful pie you are!

We wanted to go out for dinner in a nice country pub, where we can take our doggies with us. The food was absolute fantastic and the staff so friendly and funny. We felt as if we have been old good friends and our doggies was so friendly welcomed. The cheesecake was from heaven! We found our new favourite restaurant/pub!

Lovely food, excellent service and pleasant surroundings. It seemed fairly family orientated although we visited around 5pm so that's probably why there were quite a few children around. We Were just after the 5pm cut off for the sunday roast but the chef was very accommodating I had a burger and partner had a roast and we shared a cheese cake after - I can recommend them all - excellent.

This place has been refurbished by new local chain owner. Used to be Three Blackbirds but now just Blackbrids. It's a lovely run out of Newmarket to a small village and the pub dates back to the 1600s, new thatch roof and looking smart. Food is not adventurous but is well cooked and nicely served in a relaxed atmosphere. Some outside space for eating / drinking in the front garden.

So we've been to the pub a few times now at various times of the day and have received a warm welcome whether having a pit stop with the dogs (with the addition of a peroni and 2 ham hocks) or stopping for a meal. This evening was salt and spicy squid and burger and chips for me and fish goujons and bangers and mash for the hubby. All was washed down with a nice bottle of Beaujolais and good coffee. As with our previous visits (Sunday lunch, quick drink, dinner with friends) couldn't fault a thing. Now I won't pretend this is the cheapest place to eat but the menu caters for most pockets, is tasty and is delivered with a friendly smile in a stylish country pub atmosphere. Daniel and James get a special mention for making a fuss of our slightly overexcited laboradors who now drag us in when we pass by. Definitely worth a visit, book ahead to avoid disappointment .

The pub has a nice feel and is very pretty with its traditional features. The staff were attentive and welcoming. On the whole we had a lovely meal out in the front garden. Only disappointment was that the steak was ordered rare and it was definitely well done with no red in it... that said my partner said that it was good quality and succulent anyway. Will return...