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Black Bull Inn, Drogheda, County Louth

Black Bull Inn

4.2
4.2
208 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The Black Bull Inn has established itself as a landmark on the Dublin Road, enjoying a fantastic reputation not only for the fine quality food and drink but for the warm and inviting atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (041) 983 7139
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Drogheda
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Leinster

    Great for brunch

  • Leinster

    Kid-friendly

  • Leinster

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Leinster

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Bull Inn offers a "relaxed atmosphere," "friendly and attentive staff," and a "great menu" with standout specials like the hake and smoked trout. Though some find prices high, many praise the "excellent" service and "mouthwatering" dishes, making it a "lovely evening" for those seeking quality dining.

208 Reviews
  1. Nicola

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn't like the ham croquet I think to ask bout it if they ask for Turkey and Ham. I'd rather a slice of ham. Apart from that the meal was delicious and different. Service and staff were out of this world

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  2. Ann

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious & service was very attentive & welcoming.

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  3. Sharon

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a table for 4 people. 3 of us went for the carvery, beef was the dish of the day. I asked for roast potatoes instead of mash, the roast potatoes came out when my dinner was ate. The beef looked like it was sitting under heated lamps for ages. The portion size was small and when the roast potatoes did come out I could hardly cut them and was conscious of breaking a tooth!!! Taste of the roast potatoes was not good. The Yorkshire pudding was teeny. Would not recommend the carvery at all. The toilets were disappointing, smell coming from them was not good. No soap!!!!

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  4. Christopher

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and great service will definitely be back again

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  5. Ciara

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was delicious we both had thr beef featherblade with mash and fab gravy. Service was very slow however. We were sitting for 20 mins before anyone came to take food or drink orders. Coffee machine was broken so couldn't have coffee

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  6. piers

    Leinster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and value. Excellent service from waitress. Waitress not supported from owners. Busy restaurant / waited an hour for food and poor waitress left to wait on all the tables by herself on a Sunday lunch busy service. Not the bulls usual standards. Waitress needs support and a. Onus for holding the place together.

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  7. Mark

    Leinster

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The smoked trout was utterly delicious last night, best fish dish I've had in months!

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  8. Faye

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was very disappointed this time usually love it whenever we have eaten here before.

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  9. Beci

    Leinster

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was horrible,had steak and it was so burnt we couldn’t eat it.never go back

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  10. Paul

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small menu. Not much to choose. Nice food 9/10 .

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Black Bull Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Black Bull Inn

Dublin Rd, Drogheda, County Louth A92 EPH2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Drogheda
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:30 am
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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