Function Room at The Black Bull Inn
About this space
This function room holds up to 70 guests. It offers a casual setting for celebrations, weddings, and business meetings. It includes a projector and flipchart.
This area can be arranged for dining events or presentations. Fairy lights and curtains make the atmosphere more welcoming. Guests can style the space as needed.
Prices
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
- Buffet: £15-£25
- Sit-down style: £30-£50
* Home-Smoked Mackerel
Beetroot, radish, black truffle oil, dressed radish leaves – £9.5 (gf)
* Salt Fish Fritter
Spiced prawn mousse, Thai coconut sauce, black sesame – £11
Main Courses
* Roast Lamb Rump
Quinoa, pickled shallots, heritage tomatoes, onion yoghurt, herb dressing, lamb jus – £32 (poss gf)
* Marinated Tofu
Potato espuma, dulse seaweed, salt & vinegar gel, tempura peppers, herb vinaigrette – £19 (vegan, poss gf)
Salads
* Caesar Salad
Bacon, Parmesan, anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing – £12.5 (poss gf)
* Summer Beetroot Salad
Rocket, orange, pomegranate seeds, almond balsamic vinaigrette – £11 (v, gf)
Puddings
* Chocolate Tart
Blueberries & chocolate crème chiboust filling, salted-caramel ice-cream – £10
* Grilled Pineapple
Marinated in Malibu, coconut shavings, honey Cremieux, honey comb, coconut ice-cream – £9.5 (gf)
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
* Dogs are welcome in the bar, garden, and bedrooms under specific terms and conditions. They must be well-behaved at all times.
* Accompanied children are permitted in the bar until 9 pm.
* Breakfast for non-residents is available by reservation during breakfast service hours.
* No smoking inside the building.
* Please inform your server of any dietary requirements; we are happy to accommodate where possible.
* A ramp is available for easy restaurant entry, and we offer an accessible bedroom with a walk-in wet room shower.
About The Black Bull Inn
The Black Bull Inn is located in the peaceful village of Balsham on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border. We are a short drive from Cambridge and Newmarket. Our venue combines the character of a 16th-century Grade II listed building with comfort.
The property includes five AA-rated bedrooms, a bar area, a front patio, and a beer garden. Our oak-beamed dining barn, now a flexible function space, is popular for events and private hire. There’s easy on-site parking, step-free access to the restaurant via ramp, and an accessible guest bedroom available.