The Black Horse in Leicester

Called at the Black horse at lunchtime today with our little dog. This was the midway point for a return walk of about 5 miles so ready for our lunch.. The staff were cheerful, helpful & kept their eyes on the customers, anticipating their needs. We both had a main & sweet with one of the mains being a small portion. All was freshly cooked & delicious. My main had a choice of peas or salad. Salad was a really good mix & not your usual limp lettuce, tomatoe & cucumber. All was reasonabley priced. Well done to the black horse staff, we will be returning very soon.

I visited because it has been recommended by a friend. The staff were fantastic, the food was lovely, and the quiz was great fun. Would absolutely recommend, in fact, I already have done and I'm looking forward to visiting again.

Lovely atmosphere for a lunchtime meal. Great service and very reasonable prices.

Had a nice friendly Friday night out with an old friend with a couple of points of nice ale.

Nice place for a couple of drinks. Nice relaxed vibe with good selection of drinks. Food is also nice.

I had my 50th party at the Black Horse - BBQ and skittles - and it was excellent! The staff couldn’t do enough for me, everyone loved the food and the atmosphere was amazing. Very impressed that the Black Horse manages to be such a friendly buzzing local pub at the same time as holding big events. Recommended ❤️

Great place for events and great atmosphere

A very nice authentic local family pub with extras

Great atmosphere staff excellent

Visited The Black Horse both last night for a drink and again today for lunch. Tuesday evening was buzzing with the quiz and we were warmly welcomed and catered for very well. This alone was enough for me to want to visit for lunch today and I was not disappointed at all. The welcome was once again warm and welcoming, locals around who also are friendly. The menu is classic and enticing. The food was cooked impeccably and portions generous. I’m so pleased to have found this gem which has many themed evenings to keep this traditional locals pub up and running. If ever I’m back in the area I will absolutely definitely be returning. Thank you all for making our brief visit so special.

Popped in for the summer festival, wow!!! What a great time. The place was packed, live music, and bbq. I was so impressed with the staff. They were machines! Not an empty glass missed, super attentive and so friendly! Could not have been easy with wall to wall people. Working in the industry myself, I know how tough a day like that is but Black Horse smashed it! Looking forward to coming on a quieter day, and checking out some of the other events they do soon!

Went here for a midweek lunch and pint pensioners two course meal for £9 is good value. Price of drinks slightly expensive for area. Could do with having a second guest beer to give a bit of variation from the Everard's standard beers available.

AMAZING PUB! Visited this pub earlier in the month and it was brilliant all the staff are very polite and friendly. We ordered drinks at the bar from Colleen and she was extremely helpful and pleasant to talk to. Food was amazing and fresh I will 100% be returning. I would recommend to anybody who wants to go to a cosy pub for an amazing Sunday roast.

Excellent food and drinks choice. We were visiting Leicester and on our way home I googled for a good pub and The Black Horse came up. We had a mini breakfast each and it tasted great, good pot of tea to follow.

Great traditional pub lovely atmosphere lovely afternoon walk and to find a wellbeing day at the black horse was great well done 👏

We heard the Black Horse is a lovely pub with a nice garden serving really good food & drink, so we headed down one Saturday for a family lunch. The weather was decent so we decided to sit in the garden. The gardens been developed really well creating plenty of areas under cover that could comfortably be used all year round. On this day though the weather was fair so we sat out at one of the large open garden benches. There's a wide range of drinks available, hot & cold, I had a nice pint of Sunchaser which is a Golden Ale brewed locally by Everards, my wife had a pot of tea with the others having soft drinks. There's various menus available to choose from, all homemade food & after placing our order it arrived hot & in good time. Between us we had The Nosebag & The Les-Tah from the Burgers menu, Hunters Chicken & Aylestone Fried Halloumi from the Small Meals menu. All round we were really happy with how our meals both looked and tasted, and felt that we'd got decent value for money, along with a really good level of service.

The Black Horse is such a welcoming pub with such friendly staff. The food is fantastic although the portions are very large but the menu is so varied! There is never a dull moment at the black horse as they have plenty of entertainment such as the comedy or live music me and my friends have enjoyed myself. The atmosphere, food, and selection of gins have really prompted me to go more often! I highly recommend this pub especially if you are enjoying a walk around the meadows it’s the perfect pit stop.

Proper Pub. Great atmosphere. Booked the Skittles Alley with bottomless grill for my 60th.. Food was lovely.. had a fantastic night and would have no hesitation in recommending... thanks for a great night guys...

Good food fantastic comedy evening in the laughter loft

Friendly staff. Nice food. Lovely garden. Cycle friendly. Great beer.

Great outdoor space if you have your pooch with you with lots of water bowls for the thirsty furries 👍 lemon meringue cider is absolutely to die for!!!

Stumbled across this gem of a pub during canal bike ride - really really vegan friendly, great food, service and sunny beer garden! Would recommend.

I had a lovely experience at this pub. Friendly professional staff. Loved the feel of the pub decor and was very surprised with the size of the beer garden at the back. Food was delicious! very fresh and tasty. Value for money. I would recommend to family and friends. Will be returning soon - thank you 😊

Love this place! Very funny quiz nights, lovely food and great staff. Great night out 👍🏻

A brilliant pub with good home cooked food, a wide selection of beers & a great atmosphere. The landlord & landlady seem to have got everything just right & we will definitely be returning if we're ever back in the area.

Definitely one of the best pubs/restaurants to visit this summer - had multiple meals here every one absolutely superb - great menu lots to choose from, and everything is always cooked to perfection... From a wide range of burgers and your traditional home cooking it all here in one place .. Staff are always so helpful and welcoming and it's dog friendly ! A minute from Great Central Way which means a ideal place to end your walk. A relaxed atmosphere and always friendly staff puts this place top of the list....

Nice place very busy didn't have any food

Lovely old pub , highly recommended 👌

Great local pub!! Lots of themed evening going on. Staff are lovely. Kids and dogs are welcome.

Good food and drink, lovely beer

Friendly place to go gir a beer and meal

A great local pub with a friendly atmosphere and friendly staff.

Currently holding a beer/cider festival, something for everyone available!

Really good pub good food was able to swop and change things on the menu

Loved it! Great environment, friendly staff. Food was the bomb 💯!

My husband had beef stew and dumplings, the stew was good But the dumplings were not edable he couldn't even get his fork in them told the girls to tell the cook, and not even a sorry came back. Not again.

It was my first time at this place and it would not be my last. What a fantastic pub with wonderful food and very friendly staff.

Homemade Beef Stew. It's been a long time since I last had a stew of any kind. This meal didn't let me down. Everything that goes into a stew complements each other so well, from the carrots to the gravy, dumplings, and a baguette on the side to dip in. Words don't do this meal justice; you have to try for yourself.

Traditional pub that serves a fantastic pint and also has a great beer garden

An overall excellent experience

Absolutely lovely pub staff are excellent

Such a nice pub 🍻 feels like pubs used to be I will definitely go again. I went to the comedy loft and yeah would go there again also such an amazing atmosphere!!!

Love the Lestah Burger, brilliant service on a very busy night, and the Laughter Loft upstairs is excellent, not just for the Comedy Festival, events all year round.

Excellent food, beer and atmosphere.

We went to see a comedy show it was amazing! I

Good experience at the black horse. The food is good, unfortunately there was a special menu we were not aware of and was not possible order from the main menu. Anyway, the food provided was delicious. Be aware that there is not so much space to park outside

Visit for various comedy gigs, great local pub, grear friendly owners and staff. Plus great food.

Another great night at the Black Horse - 2 excellent comedy gigs (Tony Slattery, Jack Campbell), good atmosphere and very good beer. Didn’t eat tonight but food has previously been top notch for the price.

A traditional pub with great staff and friendly atmosphere. A wonderful evening in the audience watching Alfie Moore, much laughter

Coleen , Freya,Sam,Lucy What an awesome bunch of staff I was made very welcome… did not have to leave my seat to go to the bar … well done everyone

Had Sunday lunch at The Black Horse today and it was very disappointing. My roast, while basically tasty, had 1 roast potato, (a lady on the next table didn't get any) 1 slice of grisly beef and a globulus lump of mushy, inedible veg. I did get 3 pigs in blankets but that was because my vegetarian family members had them on their plates! They didn't send them back because it was so busy and we had already waited quite a while. My grandson a very nice burger so not all bad.

Absolutely love this place. Service, food and beer is just splendid. Beer well kept. :-)

I feel bad for not 5 starring this place but I've only been once and haven't sampled any food, the atmosphere was spot on for a Friday night, friendly, packed but not so loud you have to shout, the rear looks has plenty of space and seems to be a summer hub of activity. I'm looking forward to going back and getting a real feel for the place

Lovely food and cosy atmosphere.

Great find tucked away in Aylestone.

Our family have been having Sunday dinner at this establishment for a good few years, for familiarity as my Father-in-law who sadly has Dementia and Alzheimer's disease it was something still vaguely familiar to him and up untill oct/Nov last year always had a great time with the staff....but food quality, special dietary requirements ( because of terminal cancer) has disappeared requests for soft, rather than Al dented vegetables or even cold have become the normal, food is over priced for portions delivered coffee always cold, numerous guests have joined us on many occasions and agreed quality was suddenly very poor.....no refunds for food that was beyond sub-standard etc ....when on our last visit Colleen the manager lied saying no-one new of our allergies, requirements (hot food and drinks) or our medical conditions which is a blatant lie, left our numer for Alan or Sarah to ring but over two weeks on not heard a thing....Colleen was shouting and acting so unreasonably infront of all of the customers l asked her if we could talk calmly out side but got nowhere so we decided to leave hoping Alan would ring out of curiosity but he didn't....Needless to say won't be returning never experienced such unprofessionalism and out right lieing AVOID its gone downhill and very over priced my Father-in-law was very upset after we left was heartbreaking to see him cry 😢

Great food and service, thank you.

Great pub, well ran with terrific beer and good staff

Went here for the comedy night, and it's a great little pub. We didn't eat but do have plans to come and try the food as well

I could be very happy with a local pub like this one

Just went there again for an excellent lunch. !

Lovely food , homemade fish in batter ,the staff are friendly, lovely little pub with none of the modern loudness ,a place where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere

Everything is nice here, loads of space and very kid friendly

Lovely pub. Feels like a local country pub but is close to the city. Parking can be found on local residential streets but not far from bus stops. Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff

Had a group booking, food and the skittle alley... a great night was had by all!!! 👍😜

Welcoming landlords with great food and beer. Keeping people comfortable, happy and safe is priority.

The best pub in South Leicestershire without doubt. Always has a great atmosphere and full of nice people to speak to.

Festive drink and catch up plus a peruse of the comedy brochure.

Went for the Carol service and it was fantastic, the pub was extremely busy and what a great night will def be back.

Had a great time at the Black Horse for the Christmas with Kings event! Great food and great atmosphere, I will definitely be back! 🫶

It's so good to have this pub as a local. There are plenty of plaudits on here about the food and beer etc. and it's all true. This is more than a pub though. It's a community hub and reflects Alan and Sarah's warmth, enthusiasm and altruism. A number of interest groups have made it their base and they certainly know how to entertain. A visit to the Black Horse is more than going out for a drink, it's being part of something bigger.

Lovely little pud, friendly and welcoming staff. You can take dogs in the bar

We called in to what we hope will be our local pub when we move into the village. When we walked through the door it was very cosy where the staff were very helpful and made us very welcome. For entertainment you could not fault them. Lots to do and enjoy, especially over this festive season. We did not have time to try the food but we have it from family who have eaten there, the food was very good.

Had the beef Sunday roast.slightly disappointed tbh but will give it another try .

Walked into lounge area roaring open fire and great atmosphere. One of the bar staff was extremely rude and ignorant. Others were all great. We'd hired the bowling room for the afternoon which was all lovely and warm for us. The BBQ food was set up in a small cabin and was amazing. Fantastic day. We like real ale good selection of that too. Highly recommended

If you're looking for an old school pub with a relaxed homely feel, this is the place. We enjoyed Sunday lunch here after the Remembrance Day parade at Victoria Park, and I can't praise the staff and especially Colleen for hosting us. The food was 5*, and the locals were extremely welcoming. Looking at what this place has to offer from open comedy nights to quizzes in its separate venue, there's something for everyone. Child and dog friendly with an open fire and plenty of seating, I just wish I didn't live in Northampton as this would become my local!!! Until next time, to Colleen and the team, thanks from us all. You made a difficult day very memorable for all the right reasons.

We regularly come here and the staff are so friendly, the food is lovely and fairly priced and it has a brilliant atmosphere. Dogs are welcome too ☺️Just a brilliant pub to come too, thankyou :)

Great place to eat. Good food, decent prices, nice atmosphere.

Really nice pub in a nice part of Leicester. Very busy place. Food served just came for drinks though. Staff very friendly and good service.

Probably the best pub in Leicester

Cracking pub, cracking pub food, good at what they do for a long time now.

Brilliant little pub highly recommend

Great find and within walking distance of the King Power. Good booze and food, friendly staff.

Great pub, just popped in for a drink and something to eat, the Theakstons ale was great and they serve some mighty burgers, what not too like.

Lovely food and service, indoors and out, dog friendly 😁

Terrible service, bad attitude from their general manager. Visited this pub with family on one of their advertised special events. Booked our table for 12 people months before. Advert said until 6pm. We arrived early for our booking at 5.30, then we were asked to make our order quickly as the kitchen was closing. We were calling family members still on route to make their order on the phone. We made our first order,then were asked to change it due to limited portions. In the end we were asked to change our order 3 times. The limited menu left us making choices for what we they had left in the kitchen. When it came out it was wrong and some got sent back. The food was poor. They even tried to hide some pork under some beef to bulk out the meal. Good luck if you have an intolerance or avoid certain meats for religious reasons. When we asked to speak to the manager her attitude was disgusting. She wouldn’t take any ownership for issues we raised, instead she threatened us with the police if we didn’t pay for our meal. We did pay, and in full. Have since been informed were barred. Maybe they should learn some basics, ask large parties to order in advance, check stock levels before your special events, and own up to your mistakes. Good luck with your new manager, she’ll run it into the ground.

Twelve of us visited for Father’s Day .We booked for 5.30 but were told at 5.20 that the kitchen was closing even though it was advertised until 6pm. Orders were a nightmare with many items not available. We then asked to see the manager who appeared 15 minutes later in a very aggressive manner. There was then a heated exchange which included her telling us we would all be barred. The owners were not present but I contacted Allan on social media for a response and subsequently wrote them a detailed letter, 3 months later I am still awaiting a response! I have not entered the premises since but my stepson has just informed me he is at the pub and has been barred . For an organisation with a good customer service reputation this is just a total embarrassment!

Brilliant pub and atmosphere 👏 👌 👍

Fish and chips was VERY good, great beer selection too.

Charming, rustic traditional pub just outside of Leicester city centre, distinguished by a spacious and comfortable beer garden. I visited the pub on the first day of their "Summer Beer Festival", which essentially meant a larger than usual cask ale and cider range, and a barbecue in the evening. I arrived early in the afternoon when it wasn't too busy, but by the time I left (around 5 pm), it had become quite busy. Service was friendly, the fish cakes I had were quite good and not too pricey, and the atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. Some nice beers, too.

Charming, rustic traditional pub just outside of Leicester city centre, distinguished by a spacious and comfortable beer garden. I visited the pub on the first day of their "Summer Beer Festival", which essentially meant a larger than usual cask ale and cider range, and a barbecue in the evening. I arrived early in the afternoon when it wasn't too busy, but by the time I left (around 5 pm), it had become quite busy. Service was friendly, the fish cakes I had were quite good and not too pricey, and the atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. Some nice beers, too.

I booked the skittle ally for a family do Good pub grub faggotts peas Sausage and chips nice and hot and plenty of it We had a really good night Highly recommended it Kathy

This place is absolutely disgusting, you have a landlord/manager that likes to shout in womens faces, taking full drinks away and tipping it on the floor in front of the woman, you also have a bbq with a lady cross contaminating food, raw products touching cooked products, not handling food in a correct way, and then serving raw sausage to guests, overall the place is awful, i advise everybody to avoid.

Food was absolutely phenomenal! There is a bit of a long wait for the food but it's cooked absolutely fresh and it tastes incredible, so in my eyes worth it. I'll definitely be coming back 🤤 The staff are really lovely and welcoming.

Lovely owners & staff. New ales every time we go. Food is great, especially for vegetarians.

First time staying in the Leicester area for work . I had the fish and chips and it was lovely staff are friendly . Its a comfortable place . Clean and tidy

Lovely food has always, friendly stuff. Never had a bad meal there and that’s a bonus you can take your dog. But today I was so Thankful ,a day like today, I’d forgotten to use deodorant , went toilet and there it was. Thank you so much

First of all I would like to say that the 1 star is for the Landlord. The following incident occurred last December and I have had to wait until I have calmed down after being treated like a scumbag, liar and thief by the landlord in front of other customers. The staff that work behind the bar have always been lovely, polite and helpful. We used to go to the pub at least once a week with friends until we attended the Christmas quiz with some friends. After arriving at the pub, we were told that there was no record of us having booked for the quiz, but the managed to sort a table for us and that was fine. To cut a long story short we ended up coming 3rd , which was a shock and we did not expect to come anywhere. The landlady walked past our table and threw the £20 prize down on the table without so much as a well done or did you enjoy that, she was not a happy bunny. Moments later a member of the bar staff had been sent over by the landlord to ask for our entrance money which had been paid for back in October on the day of booking. The landlord then came over and asked for a receipt, we did not have a receipt as it had been booked in October and assumed everything was OK. The landlord said there was no record of a booking and therefore no record of a payment. He then went on to say that he would look again to see if he could find a record of the booking etc. stating that the only other explanation would be that whoever had taken the booking had pocketed the money (he said that it had happened before in the past so he could not discount it). Minutes later he came back and said there was o record so we need to pay, so we gave back the £20 winnings as it was getting embarrassing, he would not listen to reason that we had booked and paid already. All this for £3 a head. Why on earth would I try to not pay a poxy price like that, after each couple had spent £50 on 2 rounds each. The landlord just had one vision that we had ripped him off, basically we were treated like liars and thieves. The following morning, my sister in law received a telephone call from the landlord to inform her that he had indeed found our booking, he did not admit to finding the money, just the booking. Even after that he did not offer an apology, he just said he was not happy as we had been abusive towards him… That just about sums him up, we tried to argue our point as he was wrong, then after he even discovered we were right and telling the truth he still thought he was right and we were wrong. Needless to say we will not be visiting the establishment again as I will not be putting a penny more into his pocket.

Fantastic pub with comedy venue upstairs. Wonderful friendly staff, enthusiastic landlord, quirky decor, lovely atmosphere and the food looked epic. Thoroughly recommended. We will definitely be back to sample the mighty burgers.

A lovely meal, great range of beers and the highlight of the night; The Laughter Loft - an amazing and intimate comedy club. Brilliantly set up where you get a host and 3 excellent and varied acts, pre-ordered drinks delivered at the intervals - what’s not to love! Cannot recommend highly enough and will definitely be back.