The Black Bull
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About The Black Bull
The Black Bull is a pub in East Boldon, at 98 Front St. Fizz Fridays bring fizz sold by the bottle, which suits a group sharing a round, and live music runs once a month. Large screens show live football and other sport. The bar pours John Smiths on draught alongside a range of beers, wines and spirits. Food is served, including a meal deal for the over 60s. Dogs are welcome, and doggy treats sit on the bar.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer garden terrace, live football screens, fizz Fridays bottle deal and over 60s meal deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer garden terrace, live football screens, fizz Fridays bottle deal and over 60s meal deal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, welcoming staff and atmosphere, with one describing how the team made space for a friend's 60th without any fuss. Close behind are the beers, with John Smiths pints and a good choice of beers singled out, plus live football on numerous large screens at the front. The beer garden is called a sun trap, and the back room plays a playlist of 70s, 80s and 90s music at a level that still allows conversation. Food is described as excellent, with a meal deal for the over 60s, and dogs are welcomed with treats on the bar. The complaints concern reliability and cost. One Christmas Eve visitor says last orders were called well before the closing time on the board, sending drinkers to the Grey Horse, and another says the website listed the pub as open when it was shut. One reviewer found a whisky and coke pricey. Another recalls bar staff pointing out that a bottle of wine was cheaper than a third glass.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, welcoming staff and atmosphere, with one describing how the team made space for a friend's 60th without any fuss. Close behind are the beers, with John Smiths pints and a good choice of beers singled out, plus live football on numerous large screens at the front. The beer garden is called a sun trap, and the back room plays a playlist of 70s, 80s and 90s music at a level that still allows conversation. Food is described as excellent, with a meal deal for the over 60s, and dogs are welcomed with treats on the bar. The complaints concern reliability and cost. One Christmas Eve visitor says last orders were called well before the closing time on the board, sending drinkers to the Grey Horse, and another says the website listed the pub as open when it was shut. One reviewer found a whisky and coke pricey. Another recalls bar staff pointing out that a bottle of wine was cheaper than a third glass.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The Webb site tells you it’s open but when you go it is not. Had to go to the Grey Horse instead.”
- Google user
“What a gem of a place. The decor is amazing since the refurbishment, the new landlords are doing so much to open up theclientele. Yes there's sport out front, but in the back they have music, the funkiest playlist from 70,80s and 90s, at just the right level to enjoy but still chat and the terrace at the back is just stunning. All round my new favourite pub in East boldon. Plus food and live music coming soon. What a breath of fresh air in East boldon. And did I mention fizz Fridays for just £19 a bottle and it's lovely!”
- Google user
“First time i have been in for a while and was pleasantly surprised. Was busy, friendly atmosphere, bar staff excellent, good choice of beers. Prices are comparable to any other pub in the area. Will return.”
- Google user
“A fantastic family friendly pub, great atmosphere, lovely welcoming staff and gorgeous modern decor. The beer garden is really nice and a real sun trap , dog friendly too even with doggy treats on the bar! Well worth a visit and excited to test out the new food menue!!”
- Google user
“A nice local pub, but we were very disappointed on Christmas Eve when they suddenly called last orders at 2050, Especially as it clearly said on the board next to the bar that they were open until 2200. A few people even heard the bell, but thought it was for something else, as they didn't shout last orders, so a lot of people were left without a final drink. We then had to go to the Grey Horse along the road, which was absolutely rammed with all the people from the Black Bull. The pub was busy when they called last orders, so they must've lost out on a few hundred quid in takings as well.”
Highlights
“Welcome to The Black Bull pub in East Boldon. Situated on the high street in East Boldon, we pride ourselves on being one of the friendliest local pubs in Boldon. We offer a huge selection of beers, wines and spirits. We show live sports for all major games and fantastic live music once a month. We look forward to seeing you soon!”
- Great beer selection
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Food at bar
- Cozy
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- Beer
- Food
- Seating
- Sports
- Restroom
- Free street parking
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Black BullWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.2204 | — | £10–20 | beer garden terrace, live football screens, fizz Fridays bottle deal |
| The Lakeside InnWheelchair accessible | 4.01,645 | 2.6 mi | — | mince and dumpling, fish and chips, chicken stacks |
| BAR88Reservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2103 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | sea/beach views, chicken katsu curry, outside seating |
| The PromenadeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,115 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | black sheep beer, beer garden, sunday dinner |
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