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The Black Bull Inn, Balsham

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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.

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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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/

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.

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/

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/

05/05/2026

After a fun-filled bank holiday weekend, we’re back open and ready to welcome you 👋🏼

Come in, say hi and let us take care of the rest 🍽️

https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk

30/04/2026

A little taste of sunshine ☀️

Chicken ballotine wrapped in bacon, filled with white pudding, paired with grilled gem lettuce, garden peas, and crisp chicken skin, all brought together with a smooth wild garlic velouté and rich chicken jus.

Fresh, comforting, and full of flavour.

https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk

28/04/2026

Bank Holiday Weekend Specials 🍔

We’re firing up the grill and pouring something special for the long weekend!

🔥 Juicy burgers on special – stacked, saucy and seriously good
🍺 4 ales on pump – perfectly poured and ready to go

Round up your friends, grab a pint and make the most of the Bank Holiday with us.

Good food and great drinks 🍻

27/04/2026

Starters, mains, and desserts — we've got it all covered.

We're back open tomorrow and excited to see what the week brings.

Come and join us 🍽️

https://blackbull-balsham.co.uk

24/04/2026

Looking forward to a nice cosy chilled out one tonight… back at The Black Bull Inn, Balsham from 8pm.

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

http://www.blackbull-balsham.co.uk/

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