Blackstock Market, Whole Venue Hire

First long awaited visit to Blackstock, we went on the day of the parade and wow what a great time we had, we stayed there all day, managed to get seated and ordered drinks from the bar and on the app, it was full but no issues getting served. The atmosphere was incredible, to sit with fellow fans and sing all the songs is magic. We bought tickets for our son for Paul Smith comedy and he had a great night. We’ll definitely be back. Amazing venue

Chicken 5* Standard Gravy 5* Fries/chips 2* The fries were limp and a bit rubbery, for want of a better word. The staff, service, and atmosphere were amazing, second to none. UPDATE ON FOLLOWING VISIT. Despite the food venues being open, we could not get any food! We went to the vendor, and they said we had to order from the table, with the QR code, or from the bar. We had already been to the bar and couldn't get served or get either of the bar staff attention they were deep in conversation with people at the far end of the bar and laughing, no other customers were waiting. We went to a table and entered the QR code, which told us to order at the vendor because one of our party had a cheese allergy, also the table number had faded and we had to gat a member of staff to find out what number it was. All this messing about caused me distress as I am diabetic and was being passed from pillar to post whilst also using a wheeled walker. The staff on the Comedy Club door were loverly and very helpful, particularly the lady with short blonde hair. She went above and beyond (sorry if the pronouns I use are incorrect or offensive, but I don't have a name). The bouncers were professional and maintained a reassuring presence without being overbearing. The floor staff were hardworking but still very approachable, helpful, and very friendly, whilst maintaining professionalism. The vendors were lovely, but the ordering system let's them down and reduces face to face communication which is OK if you like that but sometimes that is required, especially when someone is allergic to something. The actual show was really good, but the extra walking and lack of food made me really tired and uncomfortable. I had resigned myself to eating after the show, but all the vendors were closed after the show. I approached the bar at the end of the night and tried to explain my difficulties but when the manager/supervisor was asked for it turns out she was one of the staff that was chatting and laughing at the end of the bar earlier that evening and wasn't very open/approachable. So I gave up and we just left.

This place could be fantastic but unfortunately its very poorly managed- too few people working behind the bar when the place is full, waiting staff rushed off their feet, had to go to bar twice for orders that didn't arrive. Great atmosphere though especially the roof bar. Loads of food choice and our food was delicious.