Blacks - Holborn Reviews 254

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

10-11 Holborn, Westgate House, EC1N 2LL Holborn, GB


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We made an order on a Friday and paid extra for 24 hour delivery. At 08.00am Saturday morning we were woken by a telephone call to say that the delivery was started. I was not amused. 8 days later... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been going to Blacks- the Holborn branch, for about 10 years now. The staff at this store have always been so helpful, friendly and perlite and as a result, I've picked up a wealth of additiona... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Holborn/Chancery Lane store (sadly due to close soon) and I was greeted by Henna in a very friendly & professional manner. I needed to exchange a backpack for a larger size and nothing w... See more

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Company details

  1. Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Shop
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bags and Luggage Store
  4. Camping Store
  5. Running Store
  6. Shoe Store

About Blacks - Holborn

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If you’re waiting for an order, make sure you check your email where you’ll find your despatch note as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.

If you’re experiencing any issues with an order you have received or placed, we’re here to help you. You can contact us by phone 0161 393 7059 or on email at customercare@blacks.co.uk where our customer service team will assist you.

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  • 10-11 Holborn, Westgate House, EC1N 2LL, Holborn, United Kingdom

  • 02071 676791

4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome deal on camping storage

Awesome deal on camping storage

April 17, 2026
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We appreciate it.

If we can help you with anything in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch via our website's "Contact Us" page.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Henna and Maj are the best!

I had the best experience at the Chancery Lane shop, Henna and Maj were the best sales assistants!! Both were so helpful, knowledgeable and so friendly! I am now all sorted for my hiking trip, thank you Henna and Maj!!

August 24, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi,

We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. Thank you so much for rating it with 5 stars here on Trustpilot and hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Henna, friendly, professional and very helpful member of staff

I visited the Holborn/Chancery Lane store (sadly due to close soon) and I was greeted by Henna in a very friendly & professional manner. I needed to exchange a backpack for a larger size and nothing was too much trouble for Henna. She was knowledgable and understanding and the whole experience was very positive and encouraging. I am happy to hear that Henna is remaining with Blacks (moving to the TCR store). She is a credit to the company and I do hope she is being valued as the fantastic member of staff that she is. Thank you. Séamus

August 11, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for the great review.

Hopefully this 5 star experience will show everyone how hard we try to get it right.

Thanks again for taking the time to rate our store.
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been going to Blacks- the Holborn…

I've been going to Blacks- the Holborn branch, for about 10 years now. The staff at this store have always been so helpful, friendly and perlite and as a result, I've picked up a wealth of additional knowledge as regards outdoor gear. I would particularly like to give a shout out to Gavin and Yas, who have been exceptional examples of professionalism and courtesy, I salute you. As the Holborn branch is now closing down, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for your future endeavors. Many thanks.

Jon

August 22, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for the great review.

Hopefully this 5 star experience will show everyone how hard we try to get it right.

Thanks again for taking the time to rate our store.
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Henna at the Holborn branch was great…

Henna at the Holborn branch was great even though they are closing down she was happy and able to offer some excellent advice on sunglasses and ski jackets.

Many thanks

August 18, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for giving us 5 stars.

We're happy that you're happy and we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Black Jacket

A lady called Henna served me today. She was so helpful, friendly and very professional.

I was looking for a black jacket, that was fitted and water proof. She helped me find it, she was really attentive and I left the shop really happy with my purchase.

August 18, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for the great review.

Hopefully this 5 star experience will show everyone how hard we try to get it right.

Thanks again for taking the time to rate our store.
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Henna!

Thanks very much to the team and, in particular, Henna for the great service :)

August 16, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hello,

Thank you so much for selecting 5 stars in your review, we really appreciate the acknowledgement and we hope that all your future experiences with us are just as good.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great serviced sorry to see the Holborn shop…

So sorry to see the Holborn shop closing down
Whenever I have been in we have always received really great service

Today I was served by Henna and Maj who looked after me and ensured that I got the correct sizing for both me and my mother-in-law

Thanks to the team

August 16, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review.

It's great to read that we got it on point for you.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We made an order on a Friday and paid…

We made an order on a Friday and paid extra for 24 hour delivery. At 08.00am Saturday morning we were woken by a telephone call to say that the delivery was started. I was not amused. 8 days later we had still not received the walking pole that I needed - despite paying extra for the 24 hour service. The only reason that I have rated thi as high as 2 star was their fairly prompt refund.

August 15, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi Jim,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am sorry to hear your order was refunded.

I have looked into this for you and I've sent you an email instead.

Please check your emails and get back to us when you can.

Cheers,
Lauren,
Blacks Online Reviews Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

The staff ( Neha,Tas and Rain) have very good customer service and they are very friendly and helpful. They matched the price online and gave me further discount so I am very pleased with my visit today.

August 6, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for your review.

5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.

Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from hanna and Karen in…

Great service from hanna and Karen in Holborn xx

July 21, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hello,

Thanks for giving us the maximum score.

Although we're always trying to better the service that we offer, it's great to see that you gave us top marks.

Thanks again for the review,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Walking shoes in Holborn

I was after some walking shoes and was served by Gavin in the Holborn branch. He gave me some sound advice and talked me through exactly what I should be looking for in a walking shoe. As well as some handy tips on how to clean them! Gavin was very attentive and was a pleasure to be served by him!! He knows his stuff!! Thank you 😊

July 17, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hello,

Thanks for the 5* review. We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. We hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at Blacks Holborn

Great and friendly service from Henna and Maj in the Holborn branch, really appreciated it! Thank you!

July 6, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi,

Thanks for giving us 5 stars. It's really appreciated that you took time out of your day to review us.

Thanks again for shopping with us,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Gavin at the Holborn store…

Gavin at the Holborn store was fantastic. I have really difficult feet to fit and be was so knowledgeable and patient it was a pleasure rather than torture. He knew all the makes and styles of walking shoe and what would fit my feet best. They did not have my size in store so he helped me buy it on Blacks on-line to be sent home. Great service.

June 29, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for giving us the maximum 5 stars.

We genuinely hope you're next experience with us is as fantastic as this one was.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5-Star Customer Service

Went in with a quick customer service question and was helped by the wonderful Henna and team. The best service I’ve had at a Black’s to date! Super knowledgeable and really friendly, helped me find a few more things for an upcoming trek.

June 27, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi,

We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. Thank you so much for rating it with 5 stars here on Trustpilot and hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing staff

Amazing staff, very friendly and happy to help out. Served wonderfully by Henna

June 21, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Thanks for giving us 5 stars.

We're happy that you're happy and we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to return a faulty rucksack

Had to return a faulty rucksack
Henna at Holborn was super helpful with replacement advice and refunding me for the original purchase.
She made what can be a difficult process very easy, thanks!

June 21, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hello,

Thanks for the 5* review. We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. We hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and quick service!

Karen was very friendly and helpful - she quickly got me everything I needed that was within my budget and expectations! The staff are all very eager to help :)

June 14, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi Maya,
Thank you for contacting us at Blacks Customer Care Team regarding the service received.
It's really good to hear that you did receive a very good customer experience and service from one of our stores and in particular from a colleague.
I have passed this information to store and also management for recognition.
Kind Regards,
Chris,
Blacks Customer Care Team



Our aim is to provide you with the best service at all times.
You may receive an email shortly to rate the service we have provided today. If you are not satisfied with the support given or need any further assistance with anything else, please respond to this email before completing the survey to allow us the opportunity to resolve any outstanding concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service

Amanda at Holborn store was extremely helpful in suggesting alternatives in the bewildering array, including unpacking and repacking boxed items to try on for size

June 11, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hi Lain,

Thank you for your review.

It's great to hear that Amanda was able to assist you and that you have had a good experience in the Holborn store.

We look forward to you shopping with us again.

Regards,
Alfie
Blacks Online Review Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good sales, helpful staff

Having the boots on sale set up in the doorway was good, and the staff were really helpful.

June 9, 2022
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Reply from Blacks - Holborn

Hello Doug,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm happy to read about your shopping experience at the store. I'm sure the store staff were happy to support until you got the items.

If you need any help in the future please let us know.

We hope you continue to shop with us.


Kind regards,

Akeem,
Blacks Online Review Team.

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