The Black Ladd

Used to go years ago never understood the loyal following or glowing reviews. However after not visiting a few years and after ownership change visited again. No more jack rabbit wines a big mistake replaced with very cheap awful wine. Food very much the same . pea and ham soup which used to be amazing was lukewarm and obviously made with chip shop peas watered down with rare bits of ham .. very disappointing. Mains death by microwave and the often reported friendly staff non existent. I cannot understand the often full car park when much better nearby they need to up their game as the nearby places have gone bust ! I don’t give bad reviews unless they deserve it and on this occasion they fell well below the mark and it’s now off my list and often drive past on the way to other far better places . 1 star because of the open fire and the fact they have finally changed the carpet . But the food very disappointing. Overuse of the microwave here with below average service and food but a lovely open fire and great building . Such a shame needs totally new owners , chefs and service staff . One of the only places I’ve never tipped at ! Won’t be back unless refit and change if owners I’ll monitor the reviews who seem to be from folk with no tastebuds or as with many with a couple of reviews are created by staff or people who own the place UPDATE MARCH 2024 finally closed ! New owners hopefully soon to make use of this wonderful listed historical building . Plus empty proper chefs and then maybe build up a regular clientele

Great place to eat and relax. Pity its closing down. I would definitely recommend

Nice country style pub, log fire nice pint of San Miguel. Didn't eat there but would in the future.

It is a shame this little pub is set to close due to greedy landlords The food is amazing and the staff are excellent hundreds of years of history and hospitality lost I hope the owner of the building sleeps well at night

Came today very disappointing service was absolutely rubbish the restaurant was cold and the food was standard Wasn’t a good experience and we won’t be coming back. I’ve eaten better in local cafes

Been long time since I was in here just like to say love the food was spot on very nice plenty of it not to much but anough had mixed grill everything was cooked to perfection my son

Great views of Manchester from here, staff friendly and helpful, big portions , plenty to choose from the menu, very old (300 years old) coaching house still going .

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Black Ladd this evening. The food and the service was excellent. Staff were attentive and got the balance just right. Portions were very generous and I had to leave a little of my main course to make sure I could squeeze in a delicious desert. The only negative (and really it wasn't a negative but something that's could be though about) was the choice of music. There was a lot of 90s dance music coming through the PA, but as it was valentine's night, the music could have been a little better selected. I really am splitting hairs there though, on what was a very enjoyable meal. Thank you!