Christmas & New Year at The Blackbird

Celebrate the festivities here at the Blackbird!

We are open every day except Christmas Day where our team will enjoy a well-earned rest. On Christmas Eve both our regular and Christmas menus will be available from 12-8pm. A slightly reduced ‘Bank Holiday’ menu will be served from Boxing Day until the 30th. 

Celebrate the New Year in style

Our New Year’s Eve party features guest DJ, live sax, fireworks, fizz and your friends!

On New Year’s Eve, our normal menu and specials are served 12-9pm. On New Year’s Day, our normal menu is served 12-8pm. Bookings for 6 or more require a deposit of £10 per head to confirm except New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day when ALL bookings will require a deposit. Changes notified less than 72 hours before the booking may result in the deposit for those not attending being forfeited. Pre-orders essential for parties of 10 or more.

Private hire

Our unique Minstrel Gallery is available for private dining and Christmas menus, or our talented chefs can create an exciting, bespoke meal to suit your taste. More info on our private hire spaces.

Wheelbarrow race

We will also be hosting the annual Ponteland Wheelbarrow Race on New Year's Day, starting and finishing in out car park! Join in the local tradition, enjoy our Tipi bar and seating, with BBQ and hot drinks served outside throughout the day, featuring the Anarchy Brew Co. Mobile Bar to your favourite locally brewed beers without needing to step away from the action! Enter your team now.