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Black Bull, Coldstream
Etal
Postal town: Coldstream
TD12 4TL
Served areas
Reviews of Black Bull (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about Black Bull
As frequently touted, England's northernmost thatched pub, in a pretty little estate village. The place has been thoroughly modernised however, with lots of clean light wood and blow-up photo murals round the walls - not unpleasant but lacking atmosphere. It is mainly set out for dining although the side room has a dartboard at the back. Three beers from the nearby Cheviot Brewery were on handpump, in very nice condition. They currently manage the pub on behalf of the estate although this apparently is about to change, which was perhaps reflected in the level of service and slightly disappointing food. Room for improvement.
On 30th July 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3641 recommendations about 3576 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Black Bull
A surprisingly early opening time for this rural pub at 11am. I would say this was due to its position right next to Etal castle, which does attract many visitors in the summer. The pub had a comprehensive lunch time menu on our visit. There was only one ale on the bar, which was Flying Scotsman from Caledonian. The novelty factor here was the collection of witches hanging over the bar. One of the locals decided to bring one back as a souvenir from a trip to Prague and hence started this trend. The pub has the main lounge and bar in the middle, a small snug on the left and a pool table on the right.
On 17th August 2014
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3644 recommendations about 3644 pubs]
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William Purnell left this review about Black Bull
Northumberland’s only thatched pub.
On 14th April 2010
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 218 recommendations about 205 pubs]
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Chathill, 23.32 miles, 7 hr 30 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 20 April 2023 by paulof horsham
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 April 2023 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : Yes last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 April 2023 by paulof horsham
- Darts : Yes last updated 21 May 2014 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 April 2023 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 21 May 2014 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 20 April 2023 by paulof horsham
- Pool Table : No last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 August 2014 by Real Ale Ray
- Real Cider : No last updated 21 May 2014 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 July 2024 by Graham Coombs
