The Black Bull
Our verdict
Sitting on the edge of the Lake District you’ll find the coaching inn and dining room, The Black Bull, in Sedbergh. The team are focused on serving an array of delicious dishes crafted from the freshest possible produce available from the surrounding landscape. Expect dishes with a twist, inspired by the fusion of two different cultures, Nina’s rich Japanese heritage and James’s Dales upbringing. Previous dishes have included Howgill Herdwick lamb & kimchi tartare, daikon, puffed rice & soy cured egg, salt aged duck, sweetcorn, girolles & cherry, or how about black sesame panna cotta, strawberry & basil to finish your meal. Sunday menus are available which follow the distinctive take on modern British cuisine with Asian twists. With the Times’ Marina O'Loughlin saying “Matsunaga is an exhilarating talent and the Black Bull an idyll of a place that marries everything a food nerd could wish for to a real sense of hospitality, all open fires & generosity”.
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The menu
What to order
- Howgill Hereford beef pie
- Tsuchi tasting menu
- Korean-style crispy beef in shiso leaf
- Pork belly in XO sauce
- Black-sesame panna cotta
Sitting on the edge of the Lake District you’ll find the coaching inn and dining room, The Black Bull, in Sedbergh. The team are focused on serving an array of delicious dishes crafted from the freshest possible produce available from the surrounding landscape. Expect dishes with a twist, inspired by the fusion of two different cultures, Nina’s rich Japanese heritage and James’s Dales upbringing.
Previous dishes have included Howgill Herdwick lamb & kimchi tartare, daikon, puffed rice & soy cured egg, salt aged duck, sweetcorn, girolles & cherry, or how about black sesame panna cotta, strawberry & basil to finish your meal. Sunday menus are available which follow the distinctive take on modern British cuisine with Asian twists. With the Times’ Marina O'Loughlin saying “Matsunaga is an exhilarating talent and the Black Bull an idyll of a place that marries everything a food nerd could wish for to a real sense of hospitality, all open fires & generosity”.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #57
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Details
- Cozy
- Scenic
- Modern
- Classic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- Historic Building
- Hotel Restaurant
- Standalone
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
- Mountain
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Allergy Accommodating
A contemporary, quietly crafted inn-and-restaurant atmosphere with a cozy pub side and a more refined dining room; the tone is calm, seasonal, and characterful, shaped by its setting beneath the Howgill Fells.
Around The Black Bull
The Black Bull is at The Black Bull Inn, Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5BL.
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 1 bar in Sedbergh.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Black Bull through its website.
Questions about The Black Bull
- Where is The Black Bull?
- The Black Bull is at The Black Bull Inn, Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5BL.
- What recognition has The Black Bull received?
- The Black Bull is recognised by Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #57.
- How do I book The Black Bull?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Black Bull through its website.
- What else is near The Black Bull?
- Nearby in Sedbergh: The Black Bull.