The Black Bull
As one of the most iconic destination restaurants and dining pubs in North Yorkshire for decades, the renovation and re-opening of this historic inn showcases a new level in the hospitality excellence of the Provenance Inns group.
The Black Bull, famed for its seafood, has an exceptional a la carte menu of the highest quality, with innovative dishes and traditional classics, both utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Establishing The Black Bull as a high quality village inn renowned for its food and service, and yet remaining a pub with good food rather than a restaurant with a bar is key and a huge part of our success to date. The wide ranging appeal of our menus using great local ingredients and our intense focus on the use of in season products reflects our commitment to becoming a great dining pub.
Since its launch in March 2015, The Black Bull proves that a pub can have a highly professional skilled kitchen that produces excellent food, and front of house staff that provide a warm, professional yet inviting dining experience whilst still retaining the inherent character of the Great British Inn.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe Black Bull is perfectly placed to help you organise your meeting with three exclusive private dining areas for business meetings, conferences and events. Our experienced coordinator will help you plan your event to the last detail, whilst our dedicated conference host will be on hand to ensure that everything is seamless on the day.
MORNING MEETING RATES
from £4.95 per person and includes:
· Room hire and complimentary wifi
· Flip chart, notepads and stationery
· Mid-morning bacon sandwiches or pastries
· Tea and coffee with homemade biscuits
· Complimentary parking
DAY DELEGATE RATES
from £20 per person and includes:
· Room hire and complimentary wifi
· Flip chart, notepads and stationery
· Two course delegate lunch or working buffet
· Morning tea and coffee with homemade biscuits
· Afternoon tea and coffee with treats
· Complimentary parking
MEETING ROOM CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE:
TASTING ROOM:
A wood panelled cosy room adjacent to the bar…
· 13ft x 8.5ft
SMALL PRIVATE DINING ROOM:
An intimate meeting room with lounge
· 14ft x 11ft
JAMES HERRIOT SUITE:
A sophisticated, light and airy room with log fire, champagne bar and terrace access…
· 36ft x 14ft
From canapé receptions and working buffet lunches to gourmet a la carte dinners please contact us for a bespoke delegate package to suit your company requirements….
Room Information
The Black Bull has 3 rooms. The largest, James Herriot Suite, holds up to 75 guests standing or 60 seated.
- Tasting Room8 seated, 10 standing
- Private Dining Room8-12 seated, 15 standing
- James Herriot Suite28-60 seated, 75 standing
Travel Information
Darlington (about 7.3 miles away)
Getting to The Black Bull by public transport
In Richmond, North Yorkshire, The Black Bull is about 7.3 miles from Darlington (train).
Getting to The Black Bull by car
For sat nav, use the postcode DL10 6QJ.
Getting to The Black Bull by air
The nearest major airports are Teesside International (about 10 miles away) and Leeds Bradford (about 39 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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