Black Horse Inn in Uttlesford

We came here for my birthday this year based on the menu we saw online and the fact that we’d come here last year and always meant to make it back. I called earlier in the day to check regarding children’s menu and a gluten free menu and was told not to worry as all food is made fresh and there was usually as a minimum a burger and fish a chips that fulfilled this. I enquired whether I had to make a booking for this afternoon and was told to just come down. How I wish We didn’t bother and chose somewhere Else. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we arrived and for a fair duration after, and was told that even though they opened at 5 they wouldn’t take a food order until 6pm. Which is of course fine, so we had ample time to prepare our order and was ready to order as soon as they were ready to take it! We the proceeded to wait 55 minutes before even a peek of food turned up and only because we had asked how long it would be after 45 minutes and again after nearly an hour. When the food came it was luke warm at best, so cold for other diners that it got sent back for a quick dunk back in some oil. Fish was so bland and watery, and the peas came in their own little bowl of water which was nice, nearly as nice as the 4 hairs that we found across the meals, naturally half way through the meal but we darent send anything back with 4 starving children and a very strong Will to get the hell out of there. Please- save yourself the pain of this place and go somewhere Else.

Terrific food. My vegetarian son ordered a Special Wellington - suffice to say we 3 meat lovers had a fantastic roast lunch but all PREFERRED his meal!! As good as it gets ...

Visited Sunday evening with family of 8 adults. Service was poor from front of house. Really miserable, no greeting or smile from either of the 2 girls. Only 1 other family in there but they were getting ready to leave so we were then the only other customers. Most had roast which they said was nice apart from 1 who loves gravy but not their one! 1 asked for steak knife as beef was thickly sliced which they never got! My fish n chips was not how it was when i last visited back in October. Chips were frozen where before proper potatoes fried and the fish was watery and tasteless as were the peas so very disappointed!! I knew it was too good to last. Food was delivered by chief and no one came to see if we needed condiments, we had to go and ask along with napkins which really should have been on table ready for us instead of getting them once all food delivered, getting cold. The waitress was non existent and when I mentioned my food wasn’t very nice she didn’t apologise. The cooking of the food isn’t the problem it’s the quality.

Excellent curry tasting event this evening. Well organised, delicious food and a great opportunity to catch up with so many neighbours. Well done Black Horse. 😀😀😀

what a place. food is 6 stars! best thai red curry on one visit and stilton and steak on another. well done to the team there.

The Black Horse is under new management and has been consistently good over the last couple of months I have been eating with friends and family, and also popping in for the odd drink. Last night's Pie Night was just delicious. Jamie, head-chef had made individual 'proper' pies that were simply exquisite. I had Steak & Ale, washed down with a pint of delicious guest ale "Seafarers". Others had "Salmon & Prawn" which again was a fully encased pie, served with a seafood velouté, apparently divine. A couple of weeks ago we were at the Black Horse for Sunday Lunch after attending the Remembrance in Chelmsford. Again it was a very well organised affair, served with smiles and just the right degree of attentiveness, and a tasty crown of roast beef with all the trimmings was enjoyed at a very reasonable £13.50. Paul, Jamie, Kelly and Paula are a great team. Don't hesitate, try it. You won't be disappointed.

Visited today with our 5 year old, the service was fantastic and the food was possibly the best roast I’ve ever had. Definitely be visiting again, even gave our son sweets at the end for his good manners

Ignore every review on The Black Horse before October 2018. The pub is under new management and wow what a difference. Just had the best pub Sunday lunch for a very long time. Roast beef melts in your mouth and the marmalade glazed gammon an absolute delight. Followed up with as good a bread and butter pudding as Mum could make (SERIOUS!!) then that’s going to be a winner! Very reasonable. Staff are very accommodating, friendly and there when you need them. The wine selection is superb and very reasonable. An extremely passable Pinot Noir for £21.50. 👍 The Black Horse has, without doubt, had its issues. But under the new management of Paul and Mel and with a brilliant, very keen young chef in Jamie, you are on a winner. The Black Horse is now a must go to venue in White Roding. Couldn’t fault it today!!

Delighted to have our village pub back at last and above all, to see that it is actually open 6 days a week now! Jamie, the chef, is working really hard to provide good quality food and to come up with ideas for theme nights.It is also good to see the friendly owners, Paul and Mel, who are often there to see how things are going and to have a chat etc. They seem to be open to suggestions and the menu has already been adapted to cater for the needs of some of the regulars. I love the lunch-time sharing platter, which offers a choice of delicious items along with Ciabatta bread, salad and chutney. The curry nights are also good and a lot of effort went into preparations for recent theme nights such as the Sausage evening and the Hallowe'en barbecue. Have yet to try the Sunday lunch but they are already proving legendary! The ambience inside the pub is warm and welcoming but I feel that the outside is not well lit or signed adequately to suggest to passers-by that the pub is open! A shame, as I believe that many others, aside from the locals, would enjoy what the pub now has to offer. Perhaps one or two teething problems with staffing, but I am confident that they will be resolved over time and generally, the young staff who are in the process of being trained, have been excellent. I will definitely come back as often as I can.

Delighted to have our village pub back at last and above all. to see that it is actually open 6 days a week! Jamie, the chef, is working really hard to provide good quality food and to come up with ideas for theme nights.It is also good to see the friendly owners, Paul and Mel, who are often there to see how things are going and to have a chat etc. They seem to be open to suggestions and the menu has already been adapted to cater for the needs of some of the regulars. We love the lunch-time sharing platter, which offers a choice of items along with Ciabatta bread, salad and chutney. The curry nights are also good and a lot of effort went into preparations for a recent Hallowe'en barbecue. Have yet to try the Sunday lunch but they are already proving legendary! The ambience inside the pub is warm and welcoming but the outside is not well lit or signed adequately to suggest to passers-by that the pub is open! A shame, as we feel that many others, aside from the locals, would enjoy what the pub now has to offer. Still a few teething problems with staffing, but we feel confident that they will be resolved over time.

Recently been taken over by new owners, the evening was very relaxed. Great welcoming staff in a very lovely country pub/restaurant. The food and service were both outstanding, we were both very happy with what we ordered. I had fish and chips and hubby had filet steak. The restaurant was full so best to reserve your table especially weekends. We will definitely be returning soon. Please long may it continue 🤞

Spent an evening in the black horse at beginning of Oct despite being rather jet lagged I enjoyed great food , friendly staff , Cody and relaxed atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Delicious home cooked food, attentive waiting staff and a friendly host. Well worth a visit. We look forward to coming again.

Since the last review on this site dated 2012, this pub now classes itself as a Restaurant under new management, so three friends and I thought we would have dinner there last night. The interior is inviting, staff friendly to begin with and all was going well. There were a few other tables that had guests eating. When our starters arrived, two of us had ordered the Pigeon which was overcooked and therefore tough...we informed the waitress and she assured us she would inform the Chef. Our mains were fine. We were handed the dessert menu at 9,30pm and when we ordered at 9.40pm were informed that the kitchen may have closed. After checking we did receive our desserts, although the lemon posset which should have come with a biscuit, didn't, we were told they had run out of biscuits...there were a few more irritations....no ice bucket for the wine, we were not asked if we wanted a jug of water. They overcharged us on the bill, as we cancelled one dessert but when the bill was amended the 10% service charge which had been added was not amended and had to be taken off manually. When we finally paid, it transpired that the waitress had miscalculated the bill and told us we have underpaid. What had actually happened was that we had paid for our food and drink but had only paid £2 towards the £16 service charge. When we pointed out that the service charge was discretionary, she became quite aggressive and because of this and our other gripes, we decided not to increase the "tip", As you can imagine that did not go down well, so we left. This could be a very nice restaurant but they need to train their staff better and have a stern word with the Chef. Kitchen closed at 9.30pm.....really. Would add that when I called to make the reservation the Restaurant was closed, the ansaphone message stated that they were closed and would open on a date early in September....I went on 23rd November. It's little things like this that the public pick up on and need to be addressed. I will monitor reviews on this site and perhaps next year if things seem to be improving, will come back to see for myself!

Recently taken over after a long period of difficult management and poor service. The transformation is amazing. It is a pleasure to, once again walk in to the pub and to be welcomed and spoken to. Outstanding food, had the venison burger on my last visit, absolutely top notch. Tried the risotto which was lovely. Friendly staff and good beer. What more could you want

Yesterday, we enjoyed another great evening at The Black Horse. The new owners are extremely welcoming and the food is delicious. There is a great atmosphere and we are delighted to have our local pub back.

This has recently come under new management and they’ve produced an outstanding Sunday lunch. The beef, roasted overnight, melted in the mouth. I live in the area and have frequented many local establishments for Sunday lunch and this is now my new favourite!

An extremely charming and elegant country pub. The decor is beautiful and the outside space is lovely. A lovely atmosphere and Mel and Paul, who have recently required the pub are both welcoming, polite, attentive and wonderful hosts.

Went for lunch to try out this pub as i heard the food was lovely. Beautiful country pub with beautiful decor. Was not disappointed. Food was amazing. Steak cooked to perfection and tasty onion rings. Thanked the chef who was a little tasty himself.

Everything about the Black Horse is just great, the decor is absolutely beautiful (traditional but modern) and the feel is nice and cosy. The staff were very nice and very accommodating. We had starters, main courses and desserts that were really tasty and the portions were nice and big! Overall a great place for good pub grub at a good price. Just everything you would expect from a top country pub... 10/10 all round.

Four of us arrived for dinner on a Friday evening. only two other tables were dining. We checked out the outside area and we were impressed with the quirkiness and lovely seating areas,

Went to the black horse inn for lunch today ,never been before and was pleasantly surprised ,extremely modern looking for a country pub very clean ,the staff were friendly and the food was good really loved the fish and chips and reasonably priced will definitely be going back

I have been very ill over a few weeks, with poor appetite, and asked if it was possible to have a small portion of a dish. The waiter, understanding, thought it would not be a problem. However rather than been advise after consultation with the chef that it was not possible, the (presumed chef) thought it appropriate to come out of the kitchen to announce to diners that 'this loopy (or something similar) has just taken an order for 1/2 a cottage pie!!! I was so embarrassed, but feeling sorry for the lovely waiter, that when my friend suggested we leave, I declined. Today we travelled from London, on the way home, especially to visit the Black Horse as we had previously enjoyed good food here. But humiliation is not something I will pay for again. After having had our family hospitality business for over 50 years - he would not be someone I would want on my payroll!

Un pequeño gran descubrimiento después de visitar mis amigos boda lugar de la carretera. El personal era muy amable y los propietarios (marido y mujer) se desvivieron para hacer que nuestra visita más especial. Mi teléfono había muerto, y me encontraron un cargador y también algunas pastillas para el dolor cuando me preguntó si había una tienda cerca!

Caminé hasta el pub y llegamos justo, ya que ha abierto. Yo estaba muy bien cuidado, la camarera era preciosa y el chef se tomó el tiempo de venir y discutir mis intolerancias alimentarias.

Gambas ordenados king con fideos. Que salió menos langostinos y el más pequeño (sin duda pre-congelado) langostinos nunca. Fideos estaban secos como nada y necesitaba un poco de salsa para poder swallow sin beber mucha agua. Le pregunté a la camarera donde las gambas y ella sólo eran reyes sólo se encogió de hombros. Pedimos salsa y supe que estaba en un hoaper. Carne de mi pareja era muy normalito con horno patatas fritas congeladas que habían frito. Lo mejor del pub? Ir a casa. No regresaré a menos que hay nuevos propietarios/chef.

Mi pareja y yo a menudo han cenado en el Black Horse y encontramos que la comida a ser realmente genial. El pub en sí es precioso. Pero ayer, domingo 18 / 12 / 16, llevamos amigos aquí para el almuerzo. Llegamos a las 2 de la tarde. Pedimos el más sencillo empezar, ensaladas de queso de cabra 2, 1 y 1 de salmón ahumado queso Camembert horneado. Esto llevó más de 30 minutos en llegar y las ensaladas eran los últimos en llegar unos 5 minutos después de los otros. Los platos principales, así que no todo llega hasta entre 3. 45 y 4 pm. Sirve comida a uno o dos en una mesa no es aceptable. Sirve comida casi 2 horas después de ser ordenada no es aceptable. No pedir perdón por el retraso no es aceptable. No había servicio, sin revisar en las necesidades de los clientes, no les importa en absoluto. Me dio vergüenza de traer amigos allí. Por desgracia no volveremos. Nunca he dejado un restaurante sin dejar propina. Pero en esta ocasión me pasó a mí. Simplemente fue una pésima experiencia. La mesa de al lado estaba también en el mismo predicamento y esperamos por más tiempo! Me temo que este pub estará fuera del negocio antes de tiempo!

Llevamos a mi padre viejo a ver la familia y Chelmsford quería llevarlo para la cena en la casa de Essex. Nos buscó un montón de pubs y liquidados en este menú y la comida se sirven todo el día. Fuimos por dentro y me pareció muy acogedor, fuimos al bar y a pesar de las señales fuera vendido todo el día diciendo comida tanto dentro como para llevar, nos dijeron que el chef había ido a casa (estuvimos allí en 3. 30) y no volvería hasta el 6 - 6. 30. Me quedé bastante impresionado y dijo, pero su sitio web y los carteles, pero decir que la comida todo el día el camarero dijo no hay comida hasta más tarde. Qué pérdida de tiempo y qué decepcionante encontrar que el web pueden decir una cosa y el lugar no totalmente otra cosa. La una cosa es seguro que no será allí quedaremos de nuevo.

Nos lo recomendó un amigo que por desgracia, sólo había visitado este establecimiento en una ocasión y nunca he tenido mucha experiencia! Llamé para reservar una mesa, ya que sugirió en la web y me dieron ninguna información de lo que estábamos a punto de encuentro. Visitamos el domingo para el almuerzo y como se había sugerido" un buen pinta de ale". Nos llevaron a nuestra mesa y empezó a pedir nuestras bebidas cuando la señorita que estaba tomando el viejo orden que no había cerveza de barril como lo estaban cerrando el pub. Pedimos una botella de vino en su lugar. Después de unos 30 minutos nos pidieron orden donde nos dijeron que no había de vientre de cerdo como estaba anunciado en la página web y la única carne que tenían para un asado de pollo. Así que mi mujer pidió un filete de bistec con patatas asadas y un budín de Yorkshire, ya no me gusta el pollo. Pedimos 2 entrantes que eran mediocres y esperamos otro 30 minutos para ellos incluyendo nuestro botella de vino, que era cálida y nos dijeron que tenía sólo ha entregado (un domingo). Entonces esperamos las edades para el plato principal se sirve y nos quedamos muy decepcionados, ya que la carne estaba servido con aros de cebolla y patatas fritas! Para ser honesto el pollo estaba recocido y el bistec estaba cruda que me envió para más de cocina sin embargo, la carne tenía un sabor horrible! Mi esposa fue a pagar y también puedo quejarme ya que debería haber dicho al hacer nuestra reserva que estaban con la intención de cerrar el pub por un tiempo por lo tanto, no ofrece el menú de cervezas y en su página web! Ella nos saludó lo que estaba al borde de abuso por cierto, ella era hablado diciendo que me iba a llamar a la policía, aunque nos habían ofrecido a pagar por todo, aparte de los platos principales. Nuestro amigo, que estaba con nosotros, entonces se unió a la conversación con el encargado de explicar que él solía ser un inspector de policía muy alto ranking y luego procedió a explicar la ley sobre alimentos y el público. Mi esposa pagamos £93.00 para una comida más repugnantes básicamente todo lo que se fueron antes de que estaba cerrada. Nunca volveremos jamás!

With friends we attended for Sunday lunch. There was no draught beer. Apparently they are closed during the week for some kind of refurbishment and "it is not worth having draught beer". We ordered a bottle (ultimately two) of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It was warm. When I asked if they had a chilled bottle we were told "it has only just arrived". The service was very slow. The starters were reasonable. For a Sunday it was a little bit surprising there was only one choice of a roast meal - chicken - we were advised "not many people ask for a roast on a Sunday". Overall we consider that the main courses (in our opinion) were poor. Two of the party had roast potatoes and gave the impressive of being deep fried rather than roasted. The rib-eye steak was well!!!!!! In any event it was not eaten. At the end of the meal we queried the quality of the meal and the level of service. The manager/owner or whatever was quite rude and unpleasant. After threatening to call the police if we did not pay for the meals he did agree to deduct the cost fo the steak main course. I suggest this is a place to be avoided.

We went as a large group in February and for some unknown reason they were still serving the Christmas menu. My starter salad comprised of the leaves which you would get in a bag from the supermarket with no dressing and my Seabass arrived on a bed of overlooked stinking broccoli. The owners have done a beautiful job refurbishing the place but do not appear to have any experience of running a restaurant as they are clearly winging it! If we had not been with a group of acquaintances we would have walked out and refused to pay but instead decided to bite our tongues vowing never to return!

Booked a table for two on the day, we did arrive 15 minutes early, no specific table had been reserved, as we wanted a Sunday lunch we didn't have much choice as some tables suitable for two only had coffee style tables and there were two high tables which I wasn't keen to sit at, so we ended up on a larger table. I ordered the roast on offer which was described as roast pork with belly of pork when it came it was three pieces of pork belly as would be expected it was quite fatty,I would not have chosen this had I realised there was not a slice of roast pork with it. Before we ordered the fish special was rubbed off the board, my husband ordered the shepherds pie which was ok. The best bit of my meal was the excellent roast potatoes, which I shared with my husband as there were 7 of them!We each had a desert which were average. We were disappointed as the reviews had given us high expectations, the renovations to the building are very well done, however the service was slow and there did not seem to be anyone overseeing or in charge. We will not be returning. Ps the music was rather loud.

Been 3 times over the last 2 months. Great pub grub on each occasion. Menu not too big and some nice specials on a blackboard. The have some reasonably priced wines also. Service can be a little slow so don't go if in a hurry. Have only been on evenings but I will give it a try one sunny lunchtime as they have a nice garden area.

Visited this establishment on a Friday lunchtime. What a treat, the food is fantastic. Freshly cooked by proper chefs the food was tasty, hot and beautifully presented, also very reasonably priced.Sadly the place was nearly empty but the weather was bad and so the lovely garden couldn't be used. This really is a hidden gem, would definitely recommend.

Popped in here for a quick drink as we were passing and was surprised at how well it has been restored. It's light and airy with nice touches in reference to its church past. Barmaid was friendly and welcoming and there was a good atmosphere here. Would definitely stop by again.

We recently moved to the area so were keen to try out our local, unfortunately we won't be returning often. Everything was basically "standard pub fare", so pretty poor.There were a couple of ales on tap, but these days its relatively easy to find good pubs showing off a range of good local beers, this is not one of those pubs.We stayed for dinner (we felt the need to at least give it a chance!), but didn't find anything more encouraging. Food was very much "average pub", deep fried items were heavy and a bit greasy. I had pulled pork in a bun, though it very much just cooked pork served with bbq sauce and uninteresting chips. It felt to me like the kind of place where the chef effectively sees it as his job to cook food, rather than having a passion for food and what he's serving.

We love this local pub, the food is excellent, and it's been decorated to such a high standard too. It's warm and welcoming and very reasonably priced.

One of those old style pubs with ancient looking beams, but with decent beers behind the bar too. Friendly welcome from the landlord who opened up 15mins early for me, lovely hearty lunch and a good WiFi connection to boot. Was just passing through the village for this visit but will make sure to swing by if ever I'm in the area again!

Good selection of well kept cask ales. Friendly welcome and food very average or slightly less but at the same time cheap so you get what you pay for. Nice feel about the place though. Ideal if you don't over expect and want to spend about a tenner on main meal.

This has become a firm favourite over the past year ... Great host - Rob - great restoration and decor and fantastic home cooked food - never disappoints whether it's lunch or dinner - snack or mega proper food - great value and really worth a visit

We had a fantastic lunch at The Black Horse. I was surprised at how cosy and lovely the restaurant is and we are looking forward to re visiting soon. I had the mussels which I would highly recommend. Well done to the chef.

Cold but sunny November afternoon. Looking for somewhere to stop and quickly feed my daughters. We only purchased a starter each of homemade soup: 1 x mushroom and 2 x tomato and basil. Both flavours were delicious! I also had a sneaky pint of Woodfordes Wherry which was a great pint. Got back home to tell mum that at some point soon we would be visiting again for a proper Sunday lunch there.

We poped in here to see if we could get a late Sunday dinner. What a lovely welcome we got with only 30 mins before they closed down for food that night. My wife and i went for the pork belly roast. The meal was 1st class. The veg was very well cooked and we really enjoyed the meal. We did not have to wait to long and the Larger was cool and well kept.We will be going back here and just like to say Thanks to all the staff for making us welcome at the end of what must have been for them a busy day.

We came across the Black Horse Inn as third time lucky. and could not have been more happy. Food was amazing all homemade, staff were friendly and accommodating.

This Pub has recently been reopened following a complete refurbishment with half of it turned into a house. The ambience was very pleasant, and Oak Beams abound, The Chef, and his apprentice seem to run the place, with Chef also doing front of house very attentively, even customers not eating seem to be served at their tables. I was there with my Wife and adult Daughter, They had homemade Veggie Burgers which they report were 'lovely', I had a steak, which I like rare, this was cooked to perfection. This was followed up by an ample cheese board for me, and Banoffee pie for my Daughter once again reported as delicious, and a doggy bag to take half of it home. We had a cracking evening there. £62, including drinks and wine for 3. But do ring first to ensure open.

This pub is lovely, first time visit today and will definitely be visiting again! The food was pretty standard pub food but tasty and the whole place was so original. I loved the mismatch chairs and the quirky decorations. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The drinks were reasonably priced too I was surprised it wasn't busier for a Friday night as it was quite cheap. I loved the whole look of the place it was quirky and cute and a pretty exterier too with a nice patio area which would be lovely on a warm day. Overall very pleased!

Unusually, for us, we called in at the Inn for a mid week lunch. There was only one other small party having lunch and the usual staff were not on duty. The main course menu seemed limited, compared with the lunch time Saturday menus that we had seen previously. Fortunately, our sweets of Chocolate Brownie, and Brandy Bread and Butter Pudding both with Chocolate Ice Cream were excellent and impressively presented.

Spring 2015 under new management. Very pleased with our Sunday lunch, which was much better than the standardised fare offered by so many pubs. We felt that the new owner was still finding his feet, for example, the specials board was not visible to us and was not pointed out to us. However, the food was good and the service was fine; the price reasonable.We think it will improve further.

The staff were friendly and willing to help but the service was slow and we had to order our drinks at the bar when nobody came to our table. The starter of 3 scallops with a spoonful of mashed apple and a few salad leaves was bland and left a lot to be desired and considering the price, I've had better!The main meals were ok but nothing special and the deserts were not too bad. I know the owners are trying hard to impress and now that the refurbishment is complete they can work on the other things.

We saw this pub in it's old form before the present owners. It was very run down. The new owners have redesigned the exterior and interior completely. Gone is the drab pub that was there, here is the new village local. Completely gutted and refurbished to look like the old village pub complete with real wood beams, a wood burner and in spite of being open for business for several months, looks like it's been there for years. The interior layout has a very warm and cosy feeling in the front bar which opens out to the rear to a higher ceiling, church pew seats at some tables and a simply lovely atmosphere that sadly, is lacking in many pubs today. There is a patio area to the rear and I'm told, a garden area further to the rear for children to play in safety. I was delighted to see a Doombar pump on the bar. The only downside to that is I was the designated driver so stuck with tonic water but won't be next time. We ordered garlic bread for four but next time will only order two between four as that will be plenty. Two had the fish and chips, one had the chicken and I had Belly of Pork. The portions were more than ample. We all agreed the food was cooked really nicely and presented well. Unfortunately, we were all too stuffed to attempt the puddings. The bar staff were very friendly, particularly the short lady with glasses who gave us some background to the pub itself. There is a car park we were able to get in to but when people realise what a little gem this place is, a good tip would be arrive early. Overall a really nice place to go for lunch and I would guess evening dinner too. Have had similar food in other places and paid considerably more than we paid here. Looking forward to going back and would Highly recommend.

Since June, my Wife and I have had several Saturday lunches at the Black Horse Inn. All have been most enjoyable and reasonably priced. Sometimes the serving of the meal may be seen as slow but this could be the result of the Chef’s attention to detail and the freshly cooked food.Today we each had three courses from the Christmas menu, plus wine, Irish coffee/Cappuccino, chocolate money and crackers, for a total cost of £43.48. All was superb and well served by the pleasant and efficient staff.The Black Horse Inn was revamped earlier this year with much attention to detail and attractive features, whilst retaining the atmosphere of a traditional pub. The assortment of different tables and chairs including some pews seems unique. The rear garden is completely non smoking (smokers, if they so wish, can use the area at the front of the Inn). The Black Horse Inn is easily found being on the left hand side of the A1060 from Sawbridgeworth, about 2 miles from Hatfield Heath and approximately 11 miles from Chelmsford. Some photos of the food and the surroundings are attached.

First visit since extensive renovation.Food is served from Midday until 7.00pm on Sunday. Seems they're shying away from the traditional Sunday roast which is actually quite refreshing. There's a lovely patio and garden area and the dining area is full of character.We arrived at about 3.30 and were warmly received. Sadly, my first choice of steak and ale pie had sold out but the beer-battered cod and chips was a more than adequate replacement. The portion was very generous and the chips to die for. My companion opted for ham, egg and chips and commented on the lovely flavour of the ham. The desserts board was very tempting but are stomachs were full! Prices are very reasonable.

I have been visiting this pub on and off since 1979 and have seen many owners come and go and, whilst I now live in Southampton, I was in the area and thought I would pop in. I was immediately impressed by the recent renovations, which were tastefully done and immediately brought a smile to my face. The place is privately owned and it is immediately clear that a lot of time and effort (not to mention money) has gone into the design and refurbishment. The owners were very likeable and were obviously proud of what they had done and were more than happy to show me around. Whilst I have not eaten here yet, I saw some of the food being served and knew that I would instantly like it. Unfortunately, I was on my way somewhere, but when I am next in the area with the family, this will be my first port of call.

Visited this newly refurbished pub a few weeks ago to be pleasantly surprised at the great atmosphere .Greeted at the bar by a very pleasant young girl who took our order and asked if we wanted to eat.We said we would and she showed us to a nice table in the rear of the pub with patio doors opening to a lovely courtyard garden.The menu was good with plenty of choice .We had Nachos to share and a homemade burger and the steak pie with veg both very nice.The pub has a very rustic feel and felt very friendly The cost of the meal and drinks was very reasonable and we have returned since .I will be returning soon with friends and will make this a regular haunt .Asking about the management I found that The Black Horse is run by the owners not a faceless chain so I hope the business continues to grow

a traditional pub with fresh homemade food, a chef that knows how to cook. its well worth a trip. the dessert menu is like going to your nans and knowing your favorite dessert will be there. cosy little restaurant in a nice little village