The Blackbird Inn, Ponteland are in the midst of celebrating the re-opening of their kitchen doors after an incredible six-figure investment and timely six-week refurbishment period. Formerly Ponteland Castle, The Blackbird Inn have launched their fully renovated kitchen after extensive works, which is said to have cost the company £225k.
Following on from their renovation earlier this month, the Blackbird Inn were announced as one of three finalists in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2018 for ‘Newcomer of the Year.’ The winner will be announced at the ceremony on Monday 29th of January 2018 at The Star Inn the City, York.
The kitchen refurbishment has been accompanied by a new and exciting menu which offers a wider selection of dishes to new and existing customers. The new kitchen space was created to allow The Blackbird chefs the freedom to be able to deliver new techniques and approaches to the food being served within the pub. The menus will also maintain menu favourites like the ‘posh fish finger’ sandwich on the bar food menu and the famous ‘Blackbird beef burger’ on the a la carte menu.
Operations manager, Stuart Young, said: “Our bar and restaurant menus have received a complete revamp to include more dishes and some new techniques we’ve not been able to use before.”We have worked tirelessly to create a new bar snacks and nibbles menu as an alternative to the ubiquitous crisps and nuts.
"Our bar and restaurant menus have received a complete revamp to include more dishes and some new techniques we've not been able to use before."
Stuart Youngs, Ops Director, The Blackbird Inn“We have also welcomed general manager Mark Thompson into the team. Mark has over 20 years within the catering business as he previously worked for The White Swan Inn in Dinnington.
The new menus and renovated kitchen are fully functional at The Blackbird Inn which is situated in the heart of Ponteland Village. Open from 11am, 7 days a week you can find out more about the new menu at www.theblackbirdponteland.co.uk
