Black Horse Inn Thorndon in Mid Suffolk

The cheeseballs from 5 years ago I ate here for my friends party didn’t taste nice.

I enjoyed a beautiful Turkey Sunday roast lunch here. Service was friendly and efficient. Lovely traditional pub with roaring open fire. Would recommend.

Amazing food amazing service 100 per cent recommend

Lovely dog friendly pub, we had a nice time.

Had a sunday roast, good food and portion, reasonably priced and good service

Had dinner here and it was very good and so was the service

Great food and nice atmosphere. The waitress we had was lovely and let us know straight away about what wasn’t available that evening.

Good service, decent food, good gluten-free options, and dog friendly 👍

We came in looking for a vegan meal, which is tricky to find and even more so on a Sunday, but the Black Horse adapted their veggie roast for me no problem at all and a very nice roast it was! A good wellington with potatoes and lovely veg done just right. Very fairly priced too. Thanks so much for accommodating us!

Excellent pub for Sunday lunch. Extremely generous portions, good selection of drinks and very efficient and friendly service.

Called in and had Sunday lunch.Warm welcome for us and the dog.Ordered roast pork. Nice Sunday lunch and brilliant service. The portions were very generous..we were two but a third plate would easily have been filled with what we couldn't eat.All very tasty with a nice array of vegetables and a good gravy ( served in it's own jug as it should be) It would have been 5 stars if the Yorkshire had been smaller and crisper. Definitely good value. P and P

Sunday roast was tepid and flavourless. Cauliflower cheese was not at all cheesey and the sauce was runny. Potatoes were re-heated and not at all crisp. Stuffing ball had no flavour or seasoning. Plates were Luke warm and by the time you had eaten a quarter of it, it was all cold. The staff were really nice and the pub is pretty. We used to visit often when it was a carvery and it was lovely. We should have known today when there were very few cars in the car park and very few people dining. We won't be back.

We all enjoyed a very enjoyable well cooked tasty lunch in a friendly atmosphere

Wow the black horse what a lovely friendly pub with great food The price are great for what you pay as the food is super filling The staff are warm and welcoming It’s dog friendly too Would recommend highly recommend this pub

We have always had a good experience at the Black Horse. And we definitely will be going again. Well done to all the staff.👍

Excellent meal, friendly service will definitely come again, the dog was welcome as well. Best steak and ale pie I have had in ages, crammed with succulent beef came with lots of fresh veggies and delicious gravy. Just had room for a very tasty apple and blackberry crumble with ice cream.

Searched Google to find this venue. It was the first time that the Black Horse had opened at 12.00 on a Saturday. The service took a little longer than we had hoped for but there were 12 in our party. We would would not hesitate in booking to go there again.

Lovely Mother’s Day meal. We were a big group and service and food were lovely

Amazing food, exceptional service. Friendly and welcoming.

Really enjoyed our Sunday Roast at the Black Horse. Staff were friendly and welcoming, Food was great. Booking recommended, but they managed to squeeze us in. Would recommend!

This is. A beautiful pub in a gorgeous rural location. The staff are incredibly friendly and the service was quick. It actually makes me sad to write this review however I almost feel obliged to do it. The Black Horse has officially served me the worst Sunday roast I have ever eaten, there was absolutely nothing redeemable about it. My wife and I went through 2 boats of gravy trying to combat the dry meat, reheated potato’s and utter lack of flavour and even then we determined we would have been better off at toby carvery. I’m not sure what was on the cauliflower but it was undercooked and completely unseasoned, rest of the the veg was simply steamed. Don’t come here for a roast there are at least 5 pubs within 10 minutes driving distance that charge less for better food.

Love this dog friendly pub. Great people. Nice food. Good pricing. Does what it says on the tin!

Delicious food, great traditional English pub.

First time visit to the Black Horse. It's a lovely Suffolk country pub with a friendly welcome and great service. Most importantly the food was delicious and plentiful. Will definitely return!

Good food - friendly staff - nice pub

Lovely country pub with an emphasis on the food offer which was excellent. The pies are always s good choice on a cold day. Roaring log fire made the final touch.

Lovely pub, friendly staff. Not the most extensive menu, but no complaints about the food. Would definitely visit again.

Fantastic service and delicious dishes

We had Sunday lunch with our friends and this was one of the best roasts we have had. Food amazing and staff were so helpful and friendly. Will be visiting again soon.

Really lovely village pub, the building is stunning with wooden beams and the fire can be on which makes for a lovely atmosphere. Staff are lovely and there is good parking. Food is good particularly the sticky toffee pudding and they are happy to make swaps. There are also a few vegan options ie vegan burger. Otherwise good typical pub food.

Couldn't fault yhis place excellent

Amazing food... super friendly ..... you'll definitely be seeing us again... Thankyou for making making my wifes birthday evening so special....

Always good food Must come back one evening

All the staff are very friendly and the food is excellent

Great place. Good service and friendly efficient staff. The food is good too

Food was delicious!! Great service and lovely pub in general. Will definitely visit again!

Wonderful meals, staff very welcoming and friendly

Really nice local. This is the sort of pub that makes a village.

Lovely food, lovely staff! Thank you!

The butternut squash katsu curry was delicious

Utterly lovely pub for food! Spicy wings were gorgeous, not stupid hot, but a pleasant level of hot! Could have happily just eaten a huge plate of those! The stack was cooked and prepared to my requirements and again was lovely. Eton mess cheesecake, definitely different, tasty and unusual. Definitely worth a visit here

As usual excellent meal and the staff are a credit to the business

A great meal out with the family, the Black Horse catered for all ten of us without batting an eyelid. Roomy table with good access and light from a window behind. The staff were exceptionally attentive and speedy in their work. The menu covered a Sunday roast format with other dishes available for those who prefer. A variety of vegetarian dishes available too. The quality of the food was very good so compliments to the chef are due. Will definitely visit again when down in the area. Thank you to all staff at the Black Horse.

Lovely local pub. Great food, great staff and extremely cosy.

Really friendly staff who made us feel so welcome. The food was quick to arrive and was delicious. Portion size was generous and the menu was quite extensive.

Good range of food on the menu. All of our party were very Happy with their meal. Very friendly staff.

Very good,one of the best in area

Invited for a curry night through a work colleague, and was very impressed with the choice of curry as a buffet, tasted great , staff excellent. chatting to the locals and will consider it for an evening out

I was really impressed with the variety of meals offered. I was having a meal out with my wife and family, so the five of us chose different meals. We were all really pleased with our choices. The portion size as well as the quality of the meals was very good. We were also very pleased with the kind service we received. We will all be coming back as soon as we can. Thank you.

Just moved to the village so we booked a table on Sunday night for 4 just before we were going to leave my nephew and his girlfriend arrived to visit our house so we rang the pub to see if we could increase our party size which was okay, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the Sunday roast was fantastic really good quality and value,

Good selection on menu and friendly service. Lovely old character pub.

Friendly, good food, well recommend

Amazing food and beers, amazing staff also. Faultless

Lovely local pub with a friendly owner.

Lovely place, friendly efficient staff & excellent food.

Great food and service. The Sunday roast is fabulous!

Lovely pub for a group Christmas meal.

We had our evening meal there. This was our first visit, what a beautiful oldie worldie pub, with a lovely warm and friendly atmosphere. I had the fish & chips and my partner had a curry, lovely and tasty, well cooked and medium sized portions which was just right, which was followed by icecream. We will be going back again, and really recommend it.

Absolutely bloody marvellous. Congrats to the chef, lovely atmosphere. Proper pub.

Delicious food and really friendly staff, we will definitely be back again!!

Always great for a Sunday roast!

Really tasty takeaway. Not a long wait, prices reasonable. Would recommend.

Went for meal here for my mother’s birthday. Food was delicious and cheesecake was so light and refreshing after the delicious curry. Friendly staff definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend.

Very nice lunch and not a fortune

Great old pub. Very good staff and food. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Thanks all.

Went for a late Sunday lunch - the restaurant area was nicely busy at 3pm and the food was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful and we won't hesitate to go back.

Decent Sunday roast, very tasty! Good beer too.

What a gem of a pub - visited twice whilst holidaying in the area and had fantastic meals & service on both occasions. Lovely welcoming staff. Good selection of gluten free options on the menu as well which was a real bonus. Absolutely recommend a visit!

Lovely place with great food and good atmosphere

Friendly helpful staff fantastic food. First visit definitely will be going back.

Thank you to all staff at the Black Horse for being so wonderful, and accommodating tonight for my mums birthday. Wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff. Highly recommend :)

Sunday lunch was superb - for both veggie and non-veggie. Service was excellent - wouldn't expect anything else from Hartismere students! We'll definitely be coming back.

Excellent food and service to go with it.

Really lovely meal. Had a table for nine. Excellent choice on the menu (all diets catered for - vegan and vegetarian) As a vegan it was great to have numerous choices. Lovely friendly service and great pub grub. Highly recommended.

Wonderful Sunday roast with great friendly service too.

We visit this pub frequently, the food is excellent and the staff very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend.

Good beer quality and friendly staff

Lovely pub with friendly staff and superb food.Well done.

Very nice people and atmosphere but the food didn't live up to expectations. My risotto was extremely salty and not due to the stilton as they claimed. I had sea salt crystals in every mouthful. My friends turkey was cold.

We had a lovely meal in a lovely place. The staff were very welcoming. All in all a great evening.

A lovely little old country pub, As soon as we arrived we was greeted with a warm welcome. The staff where very efficient, polite and friendly. Our son is Autistic and a very fussy eater but nothing was to much for them, they where so accommodating. The food was beautiful and hot. Thank you for a beautiful meal and a very pleasant visit. We will definitely be back.

Lovely food very friendly welcome.

We stopped by for a Sunday roast on our holiday and the food was excellent. The staff were very friendly.

Booked a table for 4 without issue, nice charming period pub and restaurant, food was excellent and reasonably priced, staff were friendly and obliging, the wait wasn't too long for our meals either recommend.

Called very short notice for Sunday lunch and they were great fitted us in. Ordered roast dinners for the adults and off kids menu too. My roast pork was excellent, generous portion of meat, home made Yorkshire pud, rosemary roast potatoes, stuffing and chipolata . Separate bowl of vegetables including nice cauliflower cheese. Plus gravy too. Wife had vegetable Wellington she said was delicious too. Kids menu good value with main, dessert and drink for £7.50 . Thanks

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Fabulous food. The best roast dinner i have had out , all lovely fresh vegetables, cooked to perfection I had the roast turkey and my partner had the beef , both of which were perfectly cooked. We both had the homemade sticky toffee pudding , which was so light and the custard was perfect. Highly recommend.

Lovely food roast dinner very good

Excellent food, service top notch. Great dining experience

Awesome pub, we have been here a few times for lunches, dinners and takeaways. Every single meal has been faultless and the staff have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. So pleased to find the perfect "local"...we will be heading back again this afternoon! 😁

We visited this lovely pub in a group of six women whilst staying in a local property, and accessed it via a half hour walk along a long county road. Our food was delicious and all arrived swiftly and at the same time- vegan and gluten free options carefully catered for- and the service was super-friendly and attentive. We really had a lovely meal (huge portions too!) and would recommend the venue and staff alike. Upon leaving, when unable to book a cab for our return journey in the dark (despite trying the plentiful cab numbers proffered by the lovely staff) we were offered a lift home from the chef at the end of his shift! Above and beyond; thanks again for a lush meal with friendly service finished with a genuine helping of kindness. We really appreciated everything you did for us and hope to return!

We enjoyed an excellent roast in the garden today. We couldn't fault the food and the service was superb - all staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. Furthermore, the prices were truly excellent value for money. Overall, great experience. Thoroughly recommend this establishment.

Lovely food &.Great staff, many thanks.

Lovely food. Friendly staff. Nice and clean

Lovely choice of food and pleasant staff. Couldn't ask for more.

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Amazing food, amazing price. So friendly, lovely atmosphere. One of best roast dinners I've ever had!!

Amazing food, friendly staff, great takeaways

Great pub, visited by chance while staying nearby it’s a hidden gem lovely friendly welcome Covid safe and the waiting staff excellent well what can I say about the Sunday lunch just one word Outstanding if you anywhere in the area book ahead it’s a must visit

The Black Horse continually offers superb food, whether to eat in or takeaway, the staff and Landlord are friendly and welcoming. This pub offers a good selection of local ales, as well as the usual lagers, what more could anyone ask??