The Black Horse in West Oxfordshire

Very warm friendly atmosphere, log fires, very low ceilings and old worldly building.The food was exemplary,Sunday roast and was delicious

Excellent Sunday Lunch as always in all of Oxfordshire! Friendly and attentive service, vibrant atmosphere and love that I can bring our dog after a lovely walk in the village. Thank you again for a lovely end to the week.

We turned up this evening without having made a booking and were told that we could have a table but would need to wait 55minutes. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks. Unfortunately my pint of beer was off, I was given an apology and the beer replaced with another which was fine. After about 45 minutes we were seated at a table in the bar area but no one took our order until I asked at the bar for this to be done. We ordered rump steak and gammon. Both meals were fine but the steak was a little tough and my wife’s gammon was on the thin side. The beer I ordered with the waitress didn’t arrive and I had to go back to the bar again. As we were sat in the bar area we had to put up with choice language from a group of men at the bar and a couple sat nearby had a fairly large dog with them. I have no issues with dog friendly pubs but this dog barked very loudly and annoyingly throughout the entire meal and the owners were unable to stop it happening. When the bill came I saw that I had been overcharged having been charged for the sour beer, as well as the replacement. As if this wasn’t bad enough, I had in also been charged an additional 10% service charge for it! There is an automatic 10% service charge added and it takes no account of drinks consumed at the bar nor for poor service.

Cozy pub with a friendly atmosphere

I’ve attended this pub twice, both at private functions. The pub is beautiful, albeit short but for such an old building I hardly think that’s a worthy issue, just take notice of the duck signs! The staff are excellent, provide a quality service, and are most welcoming. The food provided at the functions was impeccable. It was well prepared, well presented, and tasted fantastic. Luke, the manager, is a class act. That is all that needs to be said. A friendly man, and an excellent face for this brilliant pub. Will visit again in the future for dinner and drinks, and will be delighted to enjoy it as much as I have on both visits. 10/10

We booked a table at The Black Horse on Sunday whilst staying at the campsite and my partner had Roast Beef and I had Roast Chicken and it was really nice, all the veggies were amazing and the Yorkshire puddings are to die for.

Dined 3 times at the Black horse and every time the food was excellent. The Sunday dinner and steak night are a must. The staff are very friendly and there was a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend this pub / restaurant

Great beers,friendly staff and good atmosphere

5 ⭐️ Sunday Lunch - roast beef was amazing. Really friendly staff - they were clearly busy but still made time to speak to us. Really good quality food and service with a smile - thanks for a lovely afternoon

Great pub right next door to the campsite we are staying on. Superb food and great service. The catch of the day was Dover Sole and was amazing. We are returning on Sunday !

Superb food and very reasonably priced.

Great Venue! We recently had our wedding reception at the Black Horse and from start to finish Luke (the manager) made us feel at ease. We had already eaten in the pub a few time before so we knew how good the food was going to be, and the day of our wedding was no different. Luke and all the staff did a fantastic job with our wedding in all aspects and we couldn’t thank them enough. As for the pub itself it is a beautifully kept traditional English pub with a variety of places to sit inside & out. The roast dinner is a must if here on a Sunday too!! Would highly recommend contacting Luke for any future events. Nath & Sara

Great Venue! We recently had our wedding reception at the Black Horse and from start to finish Luke (the manager) made us feel at ease. We had already eaten in the pub a few time before so we knew how good the food was going to be, and the day of our wedding was no different. Luke and all the staff did a fantastic job with our wedding in all aspects and we couldn’t thank them enough. As for the pub itself it is a beautifully kept traditional English pub with a variety of places to sit inside & out. The roast dinner is a must if here on a Sunday too!! Would highly recommend contacting Luke for any future events. Nath & Sara

The veggie options was delicious, accompanied by a good draught Guinness.

We ate at this gem of a pub twice on our recent holiday. What a wonderful venue. The locals and staff were welcoming and the food was fabulous. The chef is accomodating and very generous with his servings. The Sunday roast was everything I had hoped for as an overseas tourist. Do yourself a favour and drop in to The Black Horse.

Top notch, food was exceptional and more than enough. Great and Friendly service at the bar, mad emme feel very welcome. Take a bow

The beer did not taste great. The steaks were average. The salads had a funny, slightly charcoal aftertaste on the meat. The service was mediocre at best with no offer of a dessert menu or coffees. The noise in the pub was intolerable. We asked for it to be turned down in The dining area - which is was - but it was then turned up ultra loud in the squiffy boozers area of the bar - so you still could not hold a conversation. Most unsatisfactory.

Went to Bletchley park for the day and decided to call in at clarksons pub which was rammed so we decided to go elswhere for a roast. Never been so happy to have to go somewhere else. The roast was up there with the best I have ever had. The gravy is out of this world. Fantastic pub , fantastic food and great staff.

Good food, kind staff, genuine atmosphere.

Came for lunch in the garden with our three kids. Staff were so welcoming and friendly and the food was really good too. Recommend a visit. X

Very busy little village pub, large gardens, lovely food, we had several of the tapas/small plates, all very nice, made me a fabulous Hugo cocktail! Very friendly staff

As always all the staff at the Black were very welcoming and friendly Jamie as always cooks a cracking roast. I can’t recommend highly enough this great country pub

One of the best steaks I've had and the Chinese pork belly small plate was SO delicious. Kids meals were a fantastic size and they loved them. Halloumi "small" plate had giant slabs which was incredible. Fantastic venue and next door to one of my all time favourite campsites (Lincoln Farm Park).

10% service charge added to your bill.

All are made welcome from locals to visitors. Atmosphere great. Food amazing! Staff friendly and always happy to help! Worth a visit if in area

Third weekend we've camped at Lincoln Park Farm, this is the only pub in Standlake and there is never enough room, we've even tried booking twice.

We went here as were staying at the nearby campsite so it was very handy for us, we had a fish goujon sandwich & a glass of coke each which was lovely. A little pricey as the bill was almost £30 but we did enjoy it so was worth it. Lovely large beer garden & the pub itself was lovely.

Newly refurbished and they've done a fantastic job and it's set right on the river Thames with good food, great atmosphere,,allows dogs and provides treats and water stations and outdoor seating is plenty. highly recommend a visit to relax, watch the world go by,rent boats and watch the footy at this time of the euros!! Thankypu 👍😁⭐

Stayed at the campsite next door so popped in for a evening meal, great staff and excellent food highly recommended the steak, would definitely come again...

Went there with high expectations. However, no activity from the staff, and when we asked after 30 minutes, madam looked up from her phone. The kitchen was not open. Didn't ask if we wanted something to drink. We left completely devastated, we weren't allowed to buy anything anyway. So only for the regulars?

This place has managed to strike the rare perfect balance between a good eating place, and a good drinking pub! What an absolute gem!

Our whole experience was absolutely incredible. We are visiting from Australia and came in with our baby and the staff were more than accomodating for our pram. We sat in the garden out the back of the pub on a beautiful day and it was abundantly clear that the pub was very child and pet friendly as well as being a place where locals and visitors alike all gather. We ordered the Chorizo bravas starter and the Sunday roast and both were excellent. The yorkshires were great and the trimmings were all cooked just right. Special shout out to the staff who made our experience even better by being so helpful and really lovely. We can’t wait to return in the future next time we are in England. If you are in the area I highly recommend paying The Black Horse a visit!

Your Sunday Roast cured my depression, going to let my G.P know. Everything was cooked perfectly, finally a roast in Oxfordshire to remember!

First time visiting here, service was very slow but the pub was very busy. Our 2 courses took almost 2 hours to arrive. 3 of us had burgers and have all been struck down with vomiting and diarrhoea about 36 hours later. We contacted the pub to let the manager know but he/she was unavailable - we’re waiting on a return call.

We had a table of 13 to celebrate my birthday, the staff were absolutely amazing as was the food, everything was extremely well presented and the timing to get everything to the table on time was a masterclass as the pub was very busy, nothing was too much trouble for the hard working staff……a huge thank you for making my birthday evening so memorable!

Nice atmosphere full of nice locals

Decided to go to the Black Horse for my son’s 1st birthday to have his 1st roast dinner. They set out the table with balloons and a banner and had the highchair at the ready. The staff were so lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was brilliant. It really touched our hearts that they put in that effort for my baby boys birthday we really appreciated it and will definitely be back 🙌

A reasonable meal but service was good. Limited choice of menu but it was a Monday night so expected.

Really enjoyed this spot, would recommend.

Lovely pub. Came a few years ago and drinks were extortionate but now very reasonable (by Cotswold's standards), lovely staff and always quite busy. Highly recommend. Lovely caravan site next door.

Outstanding gastro pub with exceptionally friendly & attentive staff. Food was delicious & very good value. Great atmosphere & pet friendly.

It's probably one of the best pubs I've been in in years. This pub has it all, great food, great service, and the atmosphere and vibe are top-notch. This is certainly not a dead pub. It's vibrant and fun. The staff made sure everything was OK at every single turn. They didn't snub is for not being locals. They clearly value all of their custom. I can't recommend this pub enough, it will not disappoint. Thank you to all of the staff there for making our weekend a memorable one 😁

Excellent food and drinks,good special offers.second visit and just as good as first time

Food was excellent here 2022, today there was absolutely 'no love on the plate'. roast lamb overcooked and dry, roast potatoes lacked any sort of seasoning, dry and barely coloured, carrots and green beans barely warm. Brought it to the attention of the lovely waitress but hey ho., seems all the focus is on the Crown now and the quality of the food here is slipping.

Highly recommend the fabulous Sunday lunch 😋 service was excellent with a friendly atmosphere.

Nice meal and service staff were very good but check your bills ! 1st night dining we were charged 12% service charge , 2nd night we were charged 10% (did check the menu’s (very) small print & it states 10 % discretionary charge to be added) . Also couple of overcharges on the bill of some of the food ! We have no issue with leaving a ‘tip’ and always do when eating out but was surprised to find a country pub adding a service charge and different ones at that !

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Our dogs were made welcome, staff were really friendly, food was great, nice atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

We visited for lunch, with two dogs and three of us, on a rainy British Thursday and it was great! Firstly, dogs and kids are very welcome and the team here at The Black Horse are lovely. Its got a great local pub feel and you can eat and drink from the plentiful main menu, specials or lunch menu (dependent on time of day of course). The roaring fire on a wet and cold day was well appreciated and well tended to 👏🏻 The food, was brilliant. We had lunch, so it was Falafel Wrap, Beef Burger and Buttermilk Chicken Burger for us, which were all expertly prepared. Delicious! Topping it off with some equally well made coffees and ice cream and we were suitably well fed. Its the lovely people here that shone the most though. The Chef, Bar Staff, Manager, were all really friendly and are such a nice bunch, thank you guys 👏🏻 We stayed nearby at the equally brilliant Lincoln Farm Park and if you're staying there, drop by and support the local, you won't be disappointed.

Really cute pub, food was lovely- fish and chips were great. Attentive service too. We stayed in a local Airbnb walking distance which was ideal.

Great New Years Eve party the food was excellent 7 courses wow.

Christmas Works Party.. What can I say other than a big Thank You.. Fantastic County Pub full of Christmas spirit, Excellent food, very tasty and a good amount of food on the plate. Great Team serving and manning the Bar, Festive cheer continued into the evening.. would recommend

We opted to all have the same, 3 roast beef dinners, the beef was lovely but all the veg was undercooked, roast potatoes were hard in the middle, carrots were basically raw and the yorkshires were stodgy, and the worst part was the fishy cauliflower cheese !! Not only was the food pretty poor the service was no better! Overall a very poor experience.

Had Xmas lunch today. Excellent food and plenty of it. Well worth a visit.

The Black Horse is a real gem. Lively, warm, friendly and fun. Luke, the manager, was welcoming and a joy. For dinner, we had steaks, which were superb, and the house wine was spectacular. We got chatting to some locals after our meal. Kyle, the South African, was so nice to me and my husband and really made us feel like part of the family. We will be back for sure once we're back in Oxfordshire.

We enjoyed our meal here - the food was good and the staff attentive. For a quietish meal in the restaurant though, there was a telly rigged up showing the rugby and the volume was extremely loud which clouded our experience as we struggled to hear ourselves talk. The bar got very busy towards the end of our meal, to the point where the staff rather gave up paying attention to the diners and we had to fight our way to the busy bar through people (loud music by this point) and ask if we could pay as we'd been waiting ages for someone to come back and take our money.

It was OK. It wasn't bad as such. Staff OK, bit slow service-wise. Not as attentive as one would expect. Local 'yoof' drinkers seem to be well catered for. Food OK. Mostly. Prawn & Chorizo starters - tasty but very minimalist. Chorizo is not that expensive. Mains - Fish & Chips good (MASSIVE chips !). Chicken with Cajun fries/chips = chicken & PLAIN fries/chips. No Cajun spice/seasoning at all. Someone either forgot or more than one person (chef & server) doesn't know the menu. Sausage & mash - very disappointing. I hate to say it but really very bland/poor sausages (2 thin chipolata type/looking and similar to those you might get for a greasy spoon breakfast), mash was just OK but dry, very little gravy (as in VERY LITTLE) and fried onions were, er, 6 pieces as a token gesture. You would have been better not putting those 6 measly pieces on the mash as it looked like you had either run out or were simply skimping. So for food 1+1/2+1/2+1/2 = 2 1/2 out of 4 maximum I'm sorry to say.

We decided to book a table at the pub, due to celebrating our birthdays and wedding anniversary, whilst holidaying in our caravan. We opted for the Black Horse burger, and the 10z sirloin steak, the food was piping hot and was absolutely delicious. The girls on the bar and serving the food were so courteous. We were so glad that we booked to eat here.

The best pub lunch I've had, lovely. Not been before, but I'll definitely be back.

Took my elderly dad out for Sunday roast as recommended by a local friend. First impressions are great, a lovely pub, with lots of character, but unfortunately the service and experience took a nose dive thereafter. Although the eating area was not fully booked, we were seated in a small recess, which I guess used to be a cupboard, not at all ideal for a 90 year old, and no offer of alternative seating, even though available. As said by previous guests the service was disjointed and several people attended us (when they remembered) and we had long waits in between, to the point we had to prompt ourselves to ask for the desserts menu. A steak knife would be a good option for the roast beef (poor dad struggled to cut up his meat) and when asked for feedback at the end, felt they are not really bothered or care and were just going through the motions. Told they were ‘short staffed’ but as dad commented the staff had time to chat amongst themselves and with the bar customers! Happy with the prices and food was ok, but overall there are better comparable places nearby who provide a better total customer experience who we would rather patronise.

Amazing good as always. The staff are fabulous... Amazing little pub

Lovely pub. Friendly staff and customers. Sunday lunch smelt amazing but we were there for the live music in the garden on a Sunday afternoon. For food they were fully booked so just be good.

We went to the Black horse pub for dinner last night. It was barbecue night, we had a booking at 7.30pm. The staff were rushed off their feet and most of what was on the menu was sold out , which is most likely a teatament to the quality of food. Our the meal took a while to arrive and the chef offered a free drink to compensate which we refused as we are not big drinkers. We ordered steak and a chicken kebab and the food was cooked beaurifully and my steak perfection. I have nothing bad to say really, except for some patrons who were rude to the staff about the wait or being turned away. Not sure how many people read these reviews, but perhaps recognise that the young ones at the restaurant are working as hard as they can and perhaps a little kindness would go a long way. All in all. I'd recommend the place 100% . Perhaps plan an earlier dinner if you want the specials for the day 😁

Lovely character pub full of good staff good food and funny friendly locals. People seem to forget when they are on holiday they are in some ones local pub so there’s banter and funny slanging matches and the staff feel the need to apologise to us strangers and shouldn’t !! HONESTLY we have been in for one or two most nights and ate there this pub it wonderful full of charm and character from floor to ceiling and wellingtons to flat caps. Lovely garden back and front

A very friendly local pub, we really enjoyed the food we ate, everything seemed freshly home made. The bar was heaving which created a great atmosphere, live music then appeared and our quick bite to eat turned into a full evening full of fun!

This was a very handy pub, within walking distance from our site that we were staying on . There was a fun packed weekend with great music. Although we didn't eat there the food did look good.

Nice pub and location. Relaxing and great place to go for a drink

Decided to book here for Sunday lunch as it was recommended by someone locally and we'd not visited since it was refurbished a good few years back. It's a lovely village pub and we didn't have a problem booking a table online a few days before hand. Food wise, it's five stars but we found it a little on the expensive side. The roast beef was £22 but it was a lovely plate, generous amount of meat, crispy spuds and some lovely seasonal green beans which came from the small garden plot out the back. The kids fish and chips was £10 but was enjoyed by our younger diner. Dessert wise, didn't find the choice very inspiring so we ordered a children's brownie which was £6, only £1 less than the full price menu one. Service wise it was okay but we had 3 or 4 different people serve various bits which I think makes things a bit disjointed and you don't get much continuity. Our bill was also charged wrong as there were a couple of things on it we hadn't had which doesn't close off the experience on a great note. There was also a 12% service charge on all dining bills which is a little unusual for a pub and also increased our spend (not adverse to this as worked in hospitality for many years but prefer to have the choice to leave a tip). We would recommend if you want a lovely Sunday lunch in an equally lovely pub but it was a little more expensive compared to our usual expectations and recent experiences. Not sure we'd return straight away as a few other places in the area that we want to check out or go back to first.

Brill country pub loverly staff very friendly... pete deb

Had dinner booked here on a Monday evening. Most things were off the menu which was disappointing. There was no chicken jerk, no lobster and only one pie left. I’m not sure how as I believe the pub does not yet serve lunch on Mondays so to be off the menu by 7pm is quite something! Instead of a dessert I ordered a liqueur coffee which was on the menu. I couldn’t have this either and was told that only the manager can make these and wasn’t working…! Also, the back garden is looking a bit scruffy and overgrown and wasn’t a particularly nice place to enjoy a drink. The only good thing I can find to say about a really disappointing evening was that the 2 girls working were friendly and doing their best.

Popped in for a bite of lunch and ordered the fish butty on malted bread with tartar sauce and the chicken, mozzarella with pesto panini. Well what we had vaguely resembled the above. No malted bread so they served the fish butty in a panini no Tatar sauce but covered the battered fish in garlic mayonnaise??? The chicken pesto panini was deep fried chicken in bread crumbs on a slab of mozzarella with no pesto but garlic mayonnaise again?? If they had said they had no malted bread, tartar sauce or pesto we would have chosen something else. Just for the record garlic mayonnaise doesn’t work with these dishes. The young ladies behind the bar were delightful. No I didn’t tell them so they can put it right as I don’t think basics like this deserve a second chance. Perhaps the chef thought we wouldn’t notice which speaks volumes.

My goodness this Sunday lunch was amazing! Great service, ace pints.What's not to like? Thanks so much from the huge noisy group with kids that came in on Sunday x

Friendly village pub. Prices not bad

Very good food at this nice pub, the pie was outstanding and the Fish and chips too (could use more salt though). Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Also a children's menu.

We booked The Black Horse for dinner as we were staying nearby and the reviews looked really positive. However we were disappointed with the meal. The starters were lovely but almost all of the nine main courses were overcooked, be it the beef burger, battered...

First time here . Good beer . Friendly staff .had a chat with landlord luke and Head chef Jamie . Top blokes . Looking forward to eating here soon .

A nice and cozy pub with a garden and a pizza oven. Serves a variety of ales and mixed drinks. Food includes a vegan and gluten free choice. The pub has guest rooms. Parking lot attached. We stayed at the camping site close by and visited three times. Would come again if close by.

Es war ein Ort des Abschieds,es war sehr schön.Wir hatten unser letztes essen und es schmeckte uns allen köstlich.

Went for Sunday lunch and the roasts were superb. The staff were attentive and well trained, they couldn't do enough for us. There was a hood selection of ale/lager/stout and wines. However I personally would have like more "wine by the glass" options. General atmosphere was welcoming and pleasant but better music would boost it to next level. I will happily go back.

Food looked good but we only had chips (which were gorgeous!) great staff, lovely atmosphere, really enjoyable experience. Will be making a point of going back for a meal and some more gin soon!

Not the best food I've had. No steak pie. Had to settle for the Black Horse burger which I ate mainly because I was hungry. Won't be back.

Went for dinner last night with my son as he lives locally, and was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food! It's been a few years since I stopped in, but I'm very glad we did as the menu was varied with great options. My son had the burger, probably the best burger I've tried in a very long time, and I had two of the smaller plates with a salad. Beautifully cooked food, with just great combination of flavours; even the salad was was tasty and fresh and varied ( usually the weak point). My son also had the special of the chocolate mousse for dessert...well, for the chocoholics amongst us, I will just smile and say "leave room for dessert"! The service was just spot on too, with nothing missed and a professional but friendly attitude. Very reasonably priced as well. Definitely will be back next time I'm up in the area.

Food was under cooked, no check backs so had to find someone to tell them. Staff were on the whole friendly.

We found this pub whist on holiday and decided on the small bites from the menu. The food was phenomenal! Can not recommend highly enough!!

What a great pub. The staff are amazing. Super helpful and cannot do enough to cater for all your needs. Food is fabulous. Definitely recommend this. Well done guys you are all awesome.

This pub was a two minute walk away from our campsite and was ideal for a drink and/or dinner. The staff were very friendly and the food was really good. Two courses with wine were very reasonable and it's a definite bonus for the campsite visitors. We shall definitely return.

Very unfriendly towards non locals!. I got stared at as soon as I walked in & it went quite. I brushed this off but the locals seemed to find it funny & laughed. Meal was average tasted nice but you pay well for it...posh posh decorated food..tomatoes were still on the vine. Sooner would of gone to Weatherspoons in Witney!

Lovely staff who handled a big family gathering really well. Food and service was great. Excellent value for money. Will definitely visit again. Thank you!

We would like to thank Luke, Jamie & The Team at The Black Horse for a superb weekend. We came in for steak night on Thursday & Lunch on Sunday and were both exceptional. The Easter egg hunt for the kids on Sunday in the garden was a lovely touch and they thoroughly enjoyed it. We have booked already for when we are back in July. Thank you so much Bradshaw Family

Nice pub, the roast dinner was lovely. However the service was disappointing, food was missing, didn't get the second drink we ordered, waited 40 mins for someone to take our dessert order and nothing, so in the end we ditched the dessert and left.

Nice little pub with brilliant friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Check out the date on the fireplace.

Went for mothering Sunday lunch , had roast lamb and it was beautiful as was all the diners, the service was brilliant the only downside was the pudding I had the sticky toffee pudding but had custard instead of ice cream so I had no toffee sauce which was a let down

I am the Director & Producer of The Standlake Players recent production of ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ It was a huge success playing to ‘sell out’ audiences over the three nights. A large part of that success was the wonderful ‘fish & Chips’ that was...

Visited for drinks on Saturday and for lunch on Sunday as we were staying nearby. Staff were very friendly and really welcomed our dog. We all agreed the roast dinners were the best we’d had, really amazing. Will definitely visit again.

Everything you want from a country pub, good beer and a great menu, had a Sunday roast and was well worth the money.

Great pub, fantastic food and atmosphere

A friendly welcome, good beer and an excellent steak.

Lovely food. Great service. Good place to go for a large group.

As a lady on her own it is not always easy to go out to a pub. You tend to feel like a square peg in a round hole. The Black Horse is different. The staff are welcoming, they talk to you; the food is...

I can’t knock the quality of the roast dinner, it was lovely, just felt somewhat ripped off the be charged £3 plus service because we asked for some more gravy because it was a bit sparse…

A friend and I met for an excellent lunch with some delicious beer, both local and well-known. The steak, sandwich and fish goujons were delicious and the chef even did the rounds of the tables introducing himself to the customers. Highly recommended.