The Black Horse in Peterborough

Went for an early dinner before catching the train. The bar staff provided a friendly welcome. I had reserved and noted a wheat allergy (there was no coeliac or gluten option). When we went to order the food we were told they couldn’t guarantee anything was gluten free as the kitchen was small. If the website said as much, rather than give allergy options, we wouldn’t have booked. We parked at the car park next to the back of the pub and it looked grubby, overflowing with rubbish. The bar smelt of rubbish; a smell which lingered. We had to eat as I had a long train journey. I had the massaman curry. It was quite tasty but the meat was stewing steak, so I imagine it was re-heated. I then felt sick for all of my 4 hour journey home. My partner had Pad Thai which she said was nice. Overall, it felt quite unpleasant to be there and not relaxing at all. The staff were nice though which is why the review isn’t lower.

Vine a matar algún tiempo, traje un café y mi laptop. Leonardo es un tipo muy acogedor. Es italiano, hospitalario y muy acogedor. Volví hoy de nuevo esperando que estuviera aquí. Es bueno ver una cara sonriente sirviéndole café en lugar de una malhumorada y grosera. Gracias Leonardo por el ambiente encantador que crea aquí en Costa.

Such lovely ladies behind the bar they were so kind

Vi Staropramen que había sido decantado en una jarra de plástico usada para llenar nuestros vasos. Era plana y cuando se señaló esto terminó en una discusión prolongada con alguien que pensó que i) se resolvería recargándola de donde debería haber venido en primer lugar; y ii) era capaz de usar una "rellena capilar" de una pajita para confirmar "es gaseosa". No lo era. Se rindió, sin reembolso, se fue. Encogerse de hombros. Qué pena. Es un gran lugar.

Absolutely amazing place , polite staff , atmosphere so lovely you could sit for hours , food portions are incredible.