A Family Feast to Remember: The Roast Dinner at Manchester’s Blacklock
The Blacklock Sunday Roast piles up a heady mix of Beef, Lamb and Pork Roasts with all of the trimmings. The star of the show was undoubtedly the succulent meats, cooked to perfection.
Whole joints are roasted over open coals and English oak the traditional way. Served with
Yorkshire pudding, duck fat-roast potatoes, a selection of seasonal vegetables and an
unsparing amount of Blacklock Gravy. From the tender lamb to flavourful beef, every bite was
a delight. The quality of the food was exceptional, and we appreciated the generous portions
that especially kept our growing teenage boy happy!
One of the standout aspects of Blacklock was the relaxed atmosphere that
permeated the entire dining area, so we didn’t have to worry about the kids getting restless
or getting overexcited.
Blacklock’s is nestled in a cosy basement in the corner of a Grade ll listed warehouse,
formerly home to a textile merchant rich with Mancunian history, with a warm and inviting
decor, adding to the overall ambiance of the meal.
The service at Blacklock was top-notch. Our server was attentive, friendly, and efficient, ensuring that our glasses were always full and our plates were never empty. They were also happy to accommodate our requests and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal, making sure everyone felt at ease—especially Peter, who served us throughout and even got a hug from our youngest, Hartley (a thank you for all the extra gravy!).
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