The Black Bull Inn, Moffat

4.1

82 Reviews

£26 to £40

Bistro

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Dog-friendly
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Black Bull Inn, Moffat is an independently owned, award winning Scottish hostelry, established 1568. The oldest hostelry in the area, the Inn is well known for its links to Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet who visited during his heyday. The Black Bull is also connected to another notable character from history – the controversial Earl (Bonnie) of Dundee, who commandeered the Black Bull as HQ in the 17th century and oversaw the persecution of Scottish Presbyterians from within its walls.
With olde world ambience and atmosphere oozing out of its walls, the Black Bull is a welcoming, warm and interesting place to visit, with touches of traditional Scotland interwoven with contemporary twists and is everything an ancient Scottish hostelry should be. With great food, excellent wines, superb cask ales and beautifully styled rooms the inn never fails to charm both international and UK patrons and their pooches too.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, Beer Garden, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
01683 221150
Website
http://www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alan Harris
Catering
We can create a separate menu for your event, and cater for all tastes and dietary needs, from our extensive vegan/veggie menu to gluten free - contact us directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Why not contact us to host your private event, we have the famous "snug" area, once frequented by the Bard himself.

Location
2 Church Gate, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway DG10 9EG
Neighborhood
Moffat
Cross street
We are situated on Church Gate on the main road through Moffat.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Moffat boasts great transport links from Lockerbie, Dumfries, Glasgow and more. If you are on a coach trip or just passing through, then the whole of Moffat has ample free parking too.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Bull Inn in Moffat offers a charming and historic pub setting with "excellent friendly service" and a "great selection of drinks." Diners appreciate the "lovely food" and "generous carvery," with particular care for dietary needs. The atmosphere is warm, especially for dog lovers, and the staff are notably attentive and accommodating. However, some guests experienced slow service and inconsistencies in food quality. Overall, it's a welcoming spot with potential for improvements to ensure a consistently positive dining experience.

82 Reviews

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Ian
Dumfries and Galloway
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was spot on , everything cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back once it reopens in the new year ….
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Gary
Aberdeen
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great well maintained bedroom, clean as a pin, well serviced with a great shower. All you need in a room especially when it is so tastefully decorated and comfortable. The staff were very warm and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The food in the evening was fantastic! All in all a great overnight stay that we highly recommend.
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Diane
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, amazing food, beautiful setting
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Peter
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The service was slow, due to the fact (which was later explained, the young helpers could not take orders). Disappointing as food and hostess were fab. But to wait 20 mins for otder is not great
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Dan
Dumfries and Galloway
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a Sunday carvery, really excellent meal, service was great, ambience lovely.
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Sara
Perthshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely meal here for lunch. Beautiful pub with friendly and polite staff. Very welcoming.
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Mary Rose
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was excellent. Good value for money. Lovely, friendly staff. We will return soon.
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Andrew
Dumfries and Galloway
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good simple food, good service not too sure about the dogs!!
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Jasmin
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very satisfying .... Great food pleasant surroundings
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Anna
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place. Our first visit. It was so refreshing for the emphasis to be on good food and a really pleasant atmosphere. No loud music drowning out our conversation. Excellent gin selection! Thank you.
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FAQs

The Black Bull Inn, Moffat is rated 4.1 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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2 Church Gate, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway DG10 9EG

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are situated on Church Gate on the main road through Moffat.
Neighborhood
Moffat
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, Beer Garden, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Moffat boasts great transport links from Lockerbie, Dumfries, Glasgow and more. If you are on a coach trip or just passing through, then the whole of Moffat has ample free parking too.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alan Harris
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk/
Phone number
01683 221150
Catering
We can create a separate menu for your event, and cater for all tastes and dietary needs, from our extensive vegan/veggie menu to gluten free - contact us directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Why not contact us to host your private event, we have the famous "snug" area, once frequented by the Bard himself.

The Black Bull Inn, Moffat

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