The Black Bull Inn, Balsham

The Black Bull Inn, Balsham Gastro Pub with 5 en-suite guest rooms Situated in the pretty conservation village of Balsham, just 5 minutes from the A11.

Ideally situated for visits to the Newmarket Race Course, Chilford Hall vineyards and the university town of Cambridge. Sister pub and restaurant to the Red Lion at Hinxton.

Happy Fathers Day from us at the Bull 🍻Big thank you to everyone who joined us for a drink, roast or a steak.(or BBQ Por...
21/06/2026

Happy Fathers Day from us at the Bull 🍻

Big thank you to everyone who joined us for a drink, roast or a steak.
(or BBQ Pork Ribs -our top seller today!)

We’ll see you all next week 👋

We were delighted to host a wonderful Balsham Ascot Ladies Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now And thank you to Rob for put...
20/06/2026

We were delighted to host a wonderful Balsham Ascot Ladies Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now

And thank you to Rob for putting himself forward, and the Black Bull Team for raising an extra £520 for the charity by auctioning a private chef dinner experience for six.

Thank you to all the bidders you all played your part in raising such a great sum for a cause that is very close to so many.

Black Bull BalshamCome and join us this Fathers' Weekend on the patio under a parasol or tent, by the wisteria and cherr...
20/06/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Come and join us this Fathers' Weekend on the patio under a parasol or tent, by the wisteria and cherry trees, or in the secluded back garden or in the cool of the pub.

We have Rob's new Summer Menu launched, alongside a festival of guest ales and a Specials Board of Steaks.

Look out for Tuna Steaks, Scallops, Smoked Halibut, Duck Pastrami Salads, Lemon & Almond Parfait ...

Steaks on Special: Rib-eye, Sirloin, Flat Iron ...
Guests in are Woodfordes Bure Gold, Papworth Half Nelson, ..

See our website for new summer menus, steak specials and to book a table:
https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk/fooddrink/menus-2/

Black Bull Balsham It's Lights Out - and Away We GoCome on England!Happy Hour PricesBar Snacks Available: - loaded fries...
17/06/2026

Black Bull Balsham
It's Lights Out - and Away We Go
Come on England!

Happy Hour Prices
Bar Snacks Available:
- loaded fries
- cheesy chips
- scampi
- whitebait
- chicken bites

Black Bull BalshamFriendly FridayFriday 12th June (2nd Friday of the month)Happy Hour 6-7pm15% off FF Drinks MenuThe p...
11/06/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Friendly Friday
Friday 12th June 
(2nd Friday of the month)

Happy Hour 6-7pm
15% off FF Drinks Menu

The pub is always more fun when there is a gaggle.
Our monthly Friendly Friday Happy Hours are to encourage a bit of community gathering and catch up.
Come and join us for a tipple or two and a natter.

Do pop in just for a drink or there will be bar snacks available for those wanting something light, or of course our full menu for those wanting to tuck in.

Black Bull BalshamNick Antoniou Jazz QuintetLAST 2-3 TABLESTHIS Friday 5th JuneSets 8-10 pmRob Menu & Fish SpecialsRe...
03/06/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Nick Antoniou Jazz Quintet
LAST 2-3 TABLES
THIS Friday 5th June
Sets 8-10 pm
Rob Menu & Fish Specials

Reminder - Nick and his jazz entourage have signed up again - and we are being treated to a Quintet this time with a saxophonist joining the throng.

We have been lucky enough to have had Nick play for us a number of times now at both pubs and they really are something pretty special (think Jamie Cullum according to the Guardian). They have undestandably built up a very loyal following. A real find.

Rob will be offering his full menu on the night (5:30-9 pm) - as you know, a treat in its own right. He will also be throwing in a couple of fish specials - see website menus.

We set out our tables for a jazz club atmosphere - so please book a table in advance, stating whether dining or just drinking. Prime tables are allocated to diners, but drinkers are welcome too and will be fitted into the restaurant if room, otherwise the jazz and atmosphere wafts well through to the snug.

There will be a £10/head cover charge for seats in the restaurant (£5/head option will be offered if we have to overflow into the snug) to contribute to Nick and his quintet's fee.

To confirm a dining booking a £10 non-refundable deposit will be required which will come off your bill on the night.

Drinking only bookings cannot be guaranteed a seat in the restaurant/snug but will be fitted in where possible.

See menus and Book the last table here:
https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk/fooddrink/menus-2/

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Black Bull BalshamNick Antoniou Jazz QuintetTHIS Friday 5th JuneSets 8-10 pmRob Menu & Fish SpecialsReminder - Nick and ...
30/05/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Nick Antoniou Jazz Quintet
THIS Friday 5th June
Sets 8-10 pm
Rob Menu & Fish Specials

Reminder - Nick and his jazz entourage have signed up again - and we are being treated to a Quintet this time with a saxophonist joining the throng.

We have been lucky enough to have had Nick play for us a number of times now at both pubs and they really are something pretty special (think Jamie Cullum according to the Guardian). All evenings have all been fully booked and increasingly quickly. They have undestandably built up a very loyal following. A real find.

Rob will be offering his full menu on the night (5:30-9 pm) - as you know, a treat in its own right. He will also be throwing in a couple of fish specials.

We set out our tables for a jazz club atmosphere - so please book a table in advance, stating whether dining or just drinking. Prime tables are allocated to diners, but drinkers are welcome too and will be fitted into the restaurant if room, otherwise the jazz and atmosphere wafts well through to the snug.

There will be a £10/head cover charge for seats in the restaurant (£5/head option will be offered if we have to overflow into the snug) to contribute to Nick and his quintet's fee.

To confirm a dining booking a £10 non-refundable deposit will be required which will come off your bill on the night.

Drinking only bookings cannot be guaranteed a seat in the restaurant/snug but will be fitted in where possible.

See menus and book a table:
https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk/fooddrink/menus-2/

Second May Bank HolidayBurger Specials all weekend Woodfordes Brewery Guest Ales22nd - 25th MayFriday, Saturday, Sunda...
22/05/2026

Second May Bank Holiday
Burger Specials all weekend 
Woodfordes Brewery Guest Ales
22nd - 25th May
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday lunch

You can't beat a Rob burger to celebrate a scorcher of a Bank Holiday Weekend. There will be a full range - something for everyone - or see if you can work your way through them all by the end of the four day weekend?! We are even opening Monday lunch to give you an extra shot at it.

Look out also for some new guest ales from Woodfordes brewery.

Black Bull BalshamNick Antoniou Jazz QuintetFriday 5th JuneSets 8-10 pmRob Menu & Fish SpecialsYay! - Nick and his jazz ...
21/05/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Nick Antoniou Jazz Quintet
Friday 5th June
Sets 8-10 pm
Rob Menu & Fish Specials

Yay! - Nick and his jazz Quintet this time have signed up again - wonderful news!
We have got to make the most of these opportunities as Nick has clearly got quite a career ahead of him and in time we will sadly not get a look in!

For those who have missed out so far - the Nick Antoniou Quartet were a local four piece ensemble newly formed, playing a cool mix of jazz standard. Originally piano, vocals, trumpet, double base and drums, and now saxophone to take them up to the next Quintet level.

We have been lucky enough to have had Nick play for us a number of times now at both pubs and they really are something pretty special (think Jamie Cullum according to the Guardian). All evenings have all been fully booked and increasingly quickly. They have undestandably built up a very loyal following. A real find.

Rob will be offering his full menu on the night (5:30-9 pm) - as you know, a treat in its own right. He will also be throwing in a couple of fish specials.

We set out our tables for a jazz club atmosphere - so please book a table in advance, stating whether dining or just drinking. Prime tables are allocated to diners, but drinkers are welcome too and will be fitted into the restaurant if room, otherwise the jazz and atmosphere wafts well through to the snug.

Now a Quintet means an even more exlusive evening as tables in the restaurant are even more limited. Please book quick while you can.

There will be a £10/head cover charge for seats in the restaurant (£5/head option will be offered if we have to overflow into the snug) to contribute to Nick and his quintet's fee.

To confirm a dining booking a £10 non-refundable deposit will be required which will come off your bill on the night.

Drinking only bookings cannot be guaranteed a seat in the restaurant/snug but will be fitted in where possible.

Menus and Book a Table:
https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk/fooddrink/menus-2/

Black Bull BalshamPint of Music Tony Black our Cycling Troubadour Busker returns TONIGHT Saturday 9th May Sets 8-10pm Ro...
09/05/2026

Black Bull Balsham
Pint of Music
Tony Black our Cycling Troubadour Busker returns
TONIGHT Saturday 9th May
Sets 8-10pm
Rob Fish Specials Board

We stumbled across Tony a few years back now on his cycling busking grand tour from John O'Groats to Landsend - such a lucky find.
He has kindly revisited us on a number of occasions since, whenever he is passing through Cambridge. It is always a great evening of feel good favourites belted out by us all.

Rob has put together a great Fish Specials Board for us - drawing on all his experiences, including his three years Head Chef on Mustique island.
His Fish Dishes will be available on the board all weekend - Sat & Sun

We could not unfortunately source mahi mahi this time but please find his menu and book a table here:
https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk/fooddrink/menus-2/

Address

27 High Street, Balsham
Cambridge
CB214DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 11pm
Tuesday 10am - 11pm
Wednesday 10pm - 11pm
Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+441223893844

Website

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