Black Horse lnn in Wiltshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Well run and well staffed. Relaxing canalside location. Henry's IPA was good, but if you're into real ale, the four pumps doubled up on 6X and Henry's, lacking choice, even in Wadworthshire 😊

Staff and food were great, will definitely be going back.

Very nice location, shame about the traffic. The mixed ploughman lunch was a tad sparse, little cheese and minimal pickle/salad. The ham was delicious though

Located on the edge of Devizes town next to the locks. On the edge of the canal where barges can berth to get drinks and food. Plenty of bench/tables along the canal for finning and drinking. Inside there are tables and chairs, bar area is large to cope with the numbers of guests. There are a good level of toilets and everything is clean and tidy throughout. Food menu has a good range of choice. Waiting times even on a busy Sunday were not to long. Food was good and with the roasts our group had there was a good range of veg, gravy and amounts too. Sauces, salt and pepper wad on the table. The team were attentive e, helpful, friendly and professional during our visit. Definitely will be returning for another meal.

Shockingly expensive compared to the quality of the food, which was mediocre.

A very nice pub. It had great food and beer at reasonable prices. It's situated at the side of the Kennet and Avon canal which gives it a very picturesque location. The staff are very helpful and friendly and they welcome dogs. What more could you want?

Lovely location next to canal. Polite staff. Good food. Reasonably priced.

A nice restaurant where dogs are also welcome. Lovely to sit outside next to the canal.

Called in on walk along canal. Lovely garden watch the narrow boats go by. Good selection of beers, friendly service and dog friendly

Lovely to sit and have a pint after walking down the locks was aloud puppy in the pub garden aswell. Good service

A lovely pub restaurant with canal-side tables that are a delight inthe summer sunshine, serving decent food and a good range of drinks at acceptable prices.

We just had a soft drink but the place is so beautiful and picturesque. An amazing place to take a break. Staff were lovely.

Probably the best located pub in Wiltshire situated right by the canal where you can watch the world pass by in peace Definitely recommend this place

Extremely drunk man in the bar hassling customers, he was abusive and shouting and swearing, he stated he had been there since 10.30 am it was now 6.30 pm and the staff were still serving him. Food was not great either.

Disappointed all round. There was an extremely drunk man in the bar who should long ago have been kicked out, but the staff just stood around whilst he made a nuisance of himself to all customers. My Sri Lankan curry promised so much but delivered so little. It was a bowl of runny curry sauce with a bland bit of grilled chicken thrown on top. The poppadom must have been a few days old because it was soft and bendy. Chips were nice though, as was the canal side location

Lovely location next to canal staff, happy polite helpful .food nicely presented delicious good size portions

We were doing a walk down the canal and stopped here for a drink, lovely seats outside watching over the canal it self so it was very nice and enjoyable

Great place for food ot just a drink

Food very average. Big servings boss not exactly friendly. But staff ok

Stopped here for a drink and sat outside right next to canal, great friendly staff and then whilst we were sat there noticed how good the food looked that people were eating and decided to order 2×sirloin steaks, cooked beautifully, so definitely will be going back again....

Lovely pub by the canal. The food is always great and plenty of choice on tap. Also very dog friendly!

went here for Sunday dinner it was delicious just wished there was more then 4 small potatoes, gravy was the best i’ve tasted in forever staff were lovely really hard working and so polite will definitely come again!!

Lovely pub on the canalside. Dog friendly. Great menu with lots of choice. Food was delicious.

Food was okay! Staff was very rude they acted like they didn't want you to be there. We asked for a hot chocolate and the lady behind the bar rolled her eyes and tutted. Very disappointed as we visited family from Essex and chose this place to eat as it looked lovely.

Nice place for quite drink. Next the canal. Friendly staff.

Very good food and staff were friendly. Only thing that was a bit off was we didn't get all our meals together. We had to wait for two of our meals out of five. I would still recommend the Black horse.

Been here with my husband last time on Sunday 12th May, PM. Very unprofessional staff, not polite and looking at us like we're not supposed to be there. Outside, only 3 tables taken - but few minutes after we sat on one, staff starting taking out umbrellas from it, wiping it, etc . Probably 2 soft drinks weren't allowing more time to sit there. Disappointing. Shame of the view.

Upon trying to enter their beer garden I was confronted by a sign saying "no bikes". Given the amount of cyclists, walkers & boaters in the area I figured they don't need more patrons so I promptly found another, more inclusive close by pub.

Really lovely pub, right on the canal side. Dirty fries were lovely 😍

We were lucky enough to find this dog friendly pub on our walk along the canal today when we were just beginning to want some lunch. Lovely setting right next to the canal. No problem with dogs and even provide dog treats. A selection of 3 ciders on draught which was nice. I had pork Sunday roast and it was delicious. Pork was still soft and moist, roasties were crunchy in the outside and soft in the middle, amazing Yorkshire pudding and crunch crackling. Veggies were a little soft for my liking but still good, great gravy. Followed up with a Baileys and White chocolate cheesecake which was a very generous slice. The little one has a kids cheese and bacon burger with chips, no veggies which was a shame. He followed it up with a chocolate brownie ice-cream sundae which was a very good size. The other half had halloumi burger which came topped with the best onion rings we've ever had. All in all, a very good lunch and would happily go back.

The six of us came and were greeted with a warm welcome, the pub was nice and warm Guinness was lovely and the food was excellent, the chef does a proper pie, not a stew with a puff pastry lid, it was fantastic, we will definitely be going back as only about an hour away, we'll worth the drive. Thanks again for a great time, Charlie and the rest.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My recent experience at the Black Horse Pub was nothing short of delightful! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service from the staff. Francis, the mastermind behind the kitchen, truly wowed us with his culinary creations. Each dish was a work of art, bursting with flavor and showcasing his creativity. What truly sets this pub apart is its inviting atmosphere and charming beer garden. As we look forward to the summer months, I can't wait to bask in the sunshine and enjoy a refreshing drink in the beer garden. The Black Horse Pub has undoubtedly become my go-to spot for a memorable dining experience. Thank you to the entire team at the Black Horse Pub for consistently exceeding expectations. I eagerly anticipate my next visit and highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for exceptional food, friendly service, and a wonderful ambiance.

Amazing staff, very dog friendly. Amazing food that came quick. Amazing atmosphere highly recommend

Stopped for lunch during a canal walk. Friendly welcome and service. Food excellent - good sized portion for the price and quality was superb. Highly recommend.

Delicious Hunters Chicken Burger. It came quickly (on a busy weekend) and staff were extremely polite. The atmosphere was quiet and calm, respectful customers come here it seems.

Really good atmosphere, very friendly people and very efficient young lady behind the bar and waiting the tables. Banging chicken burger! Recommend 😊

Despite advertising real ale it was all "off" when we visited. Very disappointing. What a shame the owner is a liar as well as bad at stock control. My wife and I were met by a lovely young lady who did explain that the draft ale was not ready and offered us bottled beer. Having looked at what was on offer. Only one ale we decided to leave. We never saw or spoke to the owner. Nor did we order anything at all. Before publicans slag off potential customers they need to check carefully which customer left the review

Nice place in a pretty location. Ideal spot for summer lunches next to a canal. Pub fare, very standard.

Came here for Sunday roast, managed to get a last minute booking. I ordered the vegan nut roast, which came out with a non vegan Yorkshire pudding on it. The gravy was really watery and it was quite small. I had to order a side of chips. The nut roast balls are amazing though! The vegan roast was the same price as the meat. Oh and they charged me £1.90 for a soda water!!

Cosy pub, great food and welcome here 😀 Can recommend the steak and kofta excellent! Also lovely to sit outside by the canal and dog friendly.

Nice location, food was good. If seemed like customers were an inconvenience to the staff. Not one smile but lots of sighing.

Great Sunday roast and perfectly placed for a lazy day on the locks

Lovely canalside pub. Good atmosphere and dogs welcome. Staff all polite and helpful.

The coffee was not hot... they had only white sugar. We also had a snack, which I did not feel was worth the money.

A cosy pub with friendly staff and a warming atmosphere

Great local spot. It's the second time we've had gluten free fish and chips and honestly the batter tastes better, crispy and not greasy at all. Efficient service. Great value.

Wanted a tasty, quiet meal on a Friday night. First visit here was great. It was fairly busy in the Lounge and the Dining Area was quieter. Lovely meal, friendly, considerate service. Will visit again.

Visited yesterday for lunch with my daughter, her partner and their dog. The food was tasty and well presented. The waitresses were very pleasant and helpful . Would definitely visit again

Had a lovely meal and it was nice and quiet in there . Beautiful setting right next to the canal would imagine it would be lovely in the summer

Very unpopular however a hidden gem.

Would recommend this pub for the fine selection of beers and superb menu. We visited as a party of 4 and had a truly stunning meal. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely food and a great stop over whilst narrow boating on the Kennet & Avon canal.

We just stopped by for a coffee on our way elsewhere. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful with directions we needed to get to our destination.

Disappointing! If there was a school report for this place I'd have to give it a B+, could do better. It's in the perfect place right beside the Kennet & Avon canal, but it seemed lacking somehow. The menu choice while acceptable for a carnivore/omnivore was a bit lacking for a vegetarian/vegan, plus while seated outside we had the dubious pleasure of sharing our lunch with a rat, or possibly even two. As a county person it didn't faze me, but a townie may not have had the same reaction - just putting it out there!! The staff were lovely, can't fault them, it's just the menu choices that let it down a little. If it's a pint by the canal you want, then I don't doubt they nail that, with perhaps some chips??

Very nice Sunday roast, friendly staff, nice to sit outside next to the canal and watch the barges chug by

Lovely pub on the side of the canal. Staff were great, also dog friendly. Didn't have time for food, but it looked lovely

Nice lunch. With my sister and brother. swan and houseboat on the canal that was nice to .

A beautiful pub, on the canal stunning views. Food was lovely would of scores 5 stars but fish batter was very greasy. Fish was delicious. The Sri Lankan curry was very nice. Pudding was stunning a zingy lemon cheesecake & ice cream, but the highlight was the chocolate brownie with honeycomb ice cream I have never had a brownie that good would definitely travel back to devizes just for the pudding. Staff were friendly.

Ate outside looking at the canal. Service was polite, friendly and fast. Food was served up quickly and was hot tasty and fresh. This is also a dog friendly pub with water bowls and water supplied for them. There is a good sized car park aswell

The food was amazing and staff were very good

Lovely Sunday dinner-good size helpings! Drinks a little expensive.

Very nice little pub on the canal, fantastic food, generous portions.

Sunday dinner all fresh cooked vegetables. Lamb lovely. Steak and ale suet pie 🥧 delicious too. Will be back . Great canal side location

Nice place to sit by the canal on a sunny afternoon.

Can't comment on the food. Walked up the caen hill flight from the bottom to eat here today and arrived at 19:50. Google shows their kitchen closes at 20:00 and their sign outside shows that they serve food from 17:00 till 20:00. Apparently not as I was turned away and told the kitchen was closed. I appreciate it's close. But a burger and chips can be sorted at a half decent restaraunt in 10 minutes with relative ease. If your only open in the evening for three hours I'd imagine most places would be happy to serve someone turning up just before the closing time of the kitchen, not at this establishment. The staff were rude and unhelpful. They stated the kitchen was closed and would not be serving. When asked where else locally would be serving food they stated they don't know and that we'd have to walk to town. Although I'm only here for a day I will eventually make it back to Devizes. Rest assured I will not be stopping here. I walked to the Crown which was only 0.6 miles away in town. Made it there in the rain in 14 minutes. The Crown were more than happy to recieve my custom and even adjusted their menu to trouble up my burger. Feel free to swerve this disaster and head to The Crown. Edit: Ignore the fabricated response from the owner. There were three employees behind the bar when I approached and asked if it was too late to get a table. The blonde lady behind the bar looked at her watch and audibly hmmed before stating the kitchens were closed. Anyomr of them could have piped up if it was closed due to lack of produce and she'd have had no reason to glance her watch if the reason was not time related. The crown on the other hand still served us desert at 21:25. Take your custom there instead folks! The people are lovely.

Great place to stop off when walking the canal.

Lovely lunch by the canal would definitely return

Beautiful place! Sat out by the canal, so peaceful and tranquil...AND a gorgeous pint of Waddies, Henry's IPA!

Nice pub nice girls behind the bar

Visited at lunchtime, very busy with only a couple of young staff working. That said, they were polite and apologetic, the food was fine and not too long to wait.

This place is amazing. The food was sooo tasty and generous portion size. Great staff. A fantastic all-around experience 😀

Great staff, great food. We turned up with only a few mins before they stopped serving but they still served us.

Great sunday roast. Great service. Lovely pub

Lovely afternoon drinks sitting outside along the canal side, staff very friendly and helpful with knowledge around and about the area.

Lovley and very friendly staff.

Had a lovely meal there with friends and a beautiful location

Food nice, location perfect for sitting and watching the canal boats go by, dog friendly which was good 👍 get the sense your short staffed, the two girls you had on doing all the work were great, running about doing everything.. putting up with a difficult group of 21 OAPs who were not making there jobs any easier. Good job girls

Lovely relaxing place to have a chat and drink with friends. The only thing that they only accept credit cards no cash.

Nice pub friendly staff, didn't eat but food looked great,will go back to eat 😋🙏

We usually love this place, and sitting by the canal is beautiful but today, the service wasn’t as good, the young staff that were there weren’t really happy about being there, there were no pleasantries, no smiles, they couldn’t change a barrel so one of us had to go without the drink we wanted, service was very slow and there was a big queue, we wanted to sit outside but there’s no table service after a set table ??? Very strange. And all the other tables were taken. We went inside and ordered food but missed out on the lovely view, the food wasn’t good, the burger was very dry and the loaded fries had hard bacon and not much cheese. We were very disappointed with our visit, on this occasion. Such a shame.

Unfortunately they do not accept cash. So will probably not be returning.

Lovely place on the canal for an afternoon beverage

A busy Saturday lunch time. Sadly no umbrella's out and too hot to sit outside without them. My portion of "loaded fries" for £8 was a few French fries with approx 6 fingernail size slithers of bacon and a drizzle of tastless mozzarella. Disappointing and overpriced.

A lovely little pub with canal side setting outdoors. If you're traveling by canal boat you can moor for free for 24h... Sunday lunches are £16 and VERY delicious! Staff warm and friendly. A brilliant little pub!

Very good food. Decent choice of ales and all on the canal side

Good GF options and portion size, lovely location and view

Great Sunday Roast, and very accommodating for us coming in on narrow boats. Really good with kids as well, and were able to stay overnight on their moorings.

Very long queue and limited staff and they stopped food due to it being to busy. Left with nothing.

A nice canal side pub with moorings

Ate here in October 2022. Disappointing. Waitress lacked knowledge of the limited wine on offer. We found the chef owner/manager very rude when we returned today because the location was convenient for us) so we left without eating. Would not recommend.

The woman who was meant to be serving in the black vest did not serve us. She completely ignored my mummy and daddy then she went back outside doing Jack s*** she had a flaming attitude on her and her attitude stinks just like her slapper face

A very friendly bar maid, which was great. Very clean and tidy. The other customers seemed to be regulars and were very happy with the place.

To sit on the edge of the canal for a drink it was lovely. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food.

Not serving food outdoors ( on a lovely day !), only serving 'light bites', abrupt, uninviting staff. Won't vist again !

Met up here for a belated birthday meal for a relative. We were well cared for, and our party had a dog, which was well cared for also and certainly had a lot of attention. The food was wonderful and the waitress looking after our table was very good. A very pleasant visit was had by all. Will certainly be back. Thank you.

I have returned to this pub since COVID, during COVID it was really good and now it has done nothing but improve. Returned after COVID, a slight issue with the voicemail box, but once I spoke to a member of staff the booking of a table was a breeze. The food was excellent, the draught ale was excellent, and the staff ranged from professional, to good fun. Visit this pub.

Popped in for lunch, been there a few times now and lovely food every time. Lovely staff. Lovely atmosphere, just what we need!

Never before in a pub have I finished my lunch before my drink was served. When it did eventually arrive, it was a pint of 6X instead of the shandy I'd ordered. Would have mentioned it to the landlady but she didn't bother to ask if everything was ok. Won't be rushing back!

We moored up using the pub's 24 hour moorings and popped in for some food and drink. The beef and ale pie was super, properly home-made and very tasty. Thoroughly recommended.

Shocking service. A disgusting landlady with a shocking attitude.