The Black Horse Inn in Cotswold

What a find, a very quintessential English country pub serving local beers as well as a very stocked back shelf and wine cellar. The welcome is warm and very friendly from the staff and locals alike. Not once did we finish our meals and head home, as we started conversations with the locals and fellow guests, that meant for a very social atmosphere. There is a good lunch menu and a very comprehensive evening menu. I promise you will want to come back to try "something else" off the menu, I know we did and we soon realised that we had to pick either starters & main or main & desert due to the larger portions you receive.

Great food and top service! Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the Cotswolds and looking for a cosy experience.

A great pub - with good food and beer - and a very friendly welcome to my group of ramblers. It is a real gem of a pub in the Cotswolds.

Really lovely pub, visited twice during our stay in the area. Delicious food, very friendly staff and a good atmosphere when busy. Also very dog friendly, our dog was spoilt with treats and we were given tables with space for him to be comfortable sat by us.

The Black Horse . This is a gem, an attractive old country pub situated amongst lovely rolling hills . Great food , an excellent chef , friendly and welcoming staff . My friends and I have enjoyed lunch here maybe half a dozen times over the last year . We visit many pubs and this is amongst our favourites. Today no exception. One comment , today a number of well behaved walkers turned up , bought little and ate their own sandwiches on the premises . Rather sad for them to carry their bread and completely to miss out on a not expensive menu which would have left them with a special memory. We assume they received permission to do that. However it just looks bad and does little to support a deserving business. My French pal with us (who ran his own hotel and restaurant ) was a little shocked . So merely a plea from a fan , to walkers ( I am one) try to honour our pubs with business and don’t take shameful advantage, otherwise we will all lose them. Sermon over , regards to all.

Was really looking forward to dinner at this pub during our short visit to the Cotswolds. Ordered two starters. The prawns in the prawn cocktail were ok, but there was no sauce, just salad! We then ordered the mains. I went for the rib eye steak, medium rare. It came out overcooked, definitely not medium rare, and the outside in parts were burned. When I told the waitress after cutting into it, she took it away, no apology, and returned with it sliced in two...saying it was medium rare and if I wanted it replaced then I would have to pay another £5!! I then asked to see the Manager who was very annoyed I had complained and told the waitress it had spoilt my night... and disputed everything I was saying...she said "well one persons medium rare ....". She was so rude. She stormed off saying we would not be charged for my meal. No apology again. Such bad customer service. Needless to say we won't be back. I suggest the chef needs extra training, as I am the third person on here who had their steak I declined.

We called at the Black Horse for lunch, and found a charming real local with good beer great food and very friendly staff who looked after us. It's great value for money, but it's the welcoming staff that makes it so special. It's in a really pretty Cotswold village, and you almost feel that you've been transported back in time! We will definitely be going back when we're in the area.

Looking for somewhere for lunch we found this pub. So glad we did, as a very good drink and food selection, friendly staff for which everything was no problem.

I can't comment on the food as we just stopping in the middle of our walk for coffee and loo break BUT I was impressed with the friendly and helpful service, the quality of the coffee and particularly the toilets. The latter with Molten Brown soap dispenser and proper hand drier was a good indicator of a pub that cared. This is a walk I'd do again and I will stop for another coffee. Tip to pub.... perhaps a couple of nice home made cakes for those just stopping for coffee?

Incredible food. Great choice on the menu and special board. Friendly service from the front of house team. The chef was personally attentive and really cared about the food. We had a lovely relaxing evening in this lively pub.

Came here as we stayed in walking distance. It's the one and only pub in Naunton so an easy choice. The people were so friendly and nice, the food was simple and real and portions enormous. Good value wines and a nice tasting of local Ales. Got chatting to some of the locals who were lovely, too. Instead of adding a service charge the owner gave me a discount for paying cash. Loved the whole experience!

Very friendly and flexibel, very nice meal with lots of fresh vegetables. We ate sea food platter and goat cheese salad. Goat cheese was of very good quality. Also the seafood was liked a lot by our youngest daughter.

We were staying down the road at a small B&B outside the picturesque village of Naunton and looking for a quintessential Cotswold pub. Wow! We definitely hit the jackpot with the Black Horse! The weather was so lovely that we ate outside on the patio. Service was prompt and we enjoyed a hearty laugh with our Glaswegian server. We loved that the pub is both dog-friendly and vegetarian-friendly too. Parking is across the street or along the narrow street which runs through Naunton.

We were staying in the area and our friends who live locally invited us to dinner here .We arrived sometime before our friends and where made to feel very welcome by the staff and locals .The menu was so good that we had difficulty deciding what to order I had a Thai curry which was delicious and my husband had home made chicken and mushroom suet pastry topped pie which he enjoyed very much .If you're in the area we would certainly recommend this pub for food and service.

The attention to detrail of the young owner. .guess he was the son was excellent and rare to find these days. Overall a.good experience with a nice lunch and a pint of Donningtons who could want more.The chocolate bread and butter pudding was to die for..

I popped in here the other day for lunch and a pint after a mountain bike ride through the stunningly beautiful Cotswolds countryside. What a great pub!! The beer was superb, the food was delicious and the staff completely charming. Well done for creating a great British pub in a lovely location.

The pub may not look much from the outside but don't be put off. We had a very good meal here - good menu with specials. The welcome and the service were exceptional - young guy behind the bar was super and had a lovely manner. Nothing was too much trouble for him. As I say, the meal was very good - tasty, hot, well presented - better than pub fare I would say. Delicious deserts too. All at very reasonable prices. Booking may be advisable.

Lovely Cotswold pub with friendly service and a nice ambience. Went there for an evening meal with friends having been there many times over the years.The food has always been very good but I and my friends were a little disappointed this time. I had a chicken dish which was a little overcooked and dry, ok but not as good as we have had before. Others in the group felt their meal was ok but not as good as they've had before. Nothing was so bad as to need complaining about.It's still a great pub to visit and I'm sure this was just a blip.

The service was very good and the menu varied. On a Monday evening the locals decide what will be on the menu (they decide the week before). So it's a three course meal for £10. The week we went it was chicken liver pate with salt and toast or sweet corn chowder. Mains were ham and parsley sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables. With a choice of desserts. You could go up as many times as you wanted. Dogs are also very welcome. Locals are very friendly and the atmosphere was plesant.

In the beautiful village of Naunton tucked away from noise, stress and litter lies the Black Horse. It has lots of character with hops adorning the beams, resident drinkers and friendly dogs. Food excellent and good value for money. Drinks not expensive. Whole place is welcoming and like a home from home. You soon become encapsulated in a relaxed bubble. The whole area is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the simple things of life.

Really good honest food in a classic Cotswolds pub. Lovely atmosphere with great hospitality. toilets were very clean and easy to find.

We called here while staying in the village and have to say not disappointed. We took a walk down to the pub for dinner and unfortunately it was closed. One of the locals said I will see they will open up for you it was 1730. Normally opens at 1800 on that given evening to our suprise a member of staff opened up and made us all very welcome. The choice of food for a Thursday night was more than enough. Nice special board and I would recommend the mussels in creamy cider and fish. Please make sure you take the time to call in if your in the area. Staff where excellent and the toilets very clean. Well done and many thanks.

Only called in for a coffee and snack on a cold day but made so welcome will return, with the dog, for a leisurely pub lunch and a pint. Easy to park and enough room to settle and enjoy a drink or two, even coffee or tea for driver. Dogs very welcome.

we came for lunch our booked table was by a fire. food, service and ambience were excellent it was classic pub food with generous portions

Lovely pub, cosy decor , along with great service and the food was excellent. Good choice of all courses and a specials board. Very good value. Nice atmosphere , will return and recommend to friends.

Brilliant food, attentive service, friendly atmosphere. My family have enjoyed several meals here. The beer is good - Donington Brewery. The food is great quality pub grub with good sized portions. The pub is dog friendly. The Black Horse is small and cosy with an open fire - a real country pub.

A few people have mentioned the ... traditional ... toilets at The Black Horse Inn. Well, they are no more. Excellent visit for the Christmas Simple Supper last night, and pleased to report that the toilets are refurbished and excellent. Quite a transformation! Molton Brown hand soap and Dyson air blade dryers. Well done Black Horse!

We went here today for Sunday lunch with family including an 8 month old baby. Very friendly bar staff and were happy to accommodate babies and dogs. They had very good high chairs, better than the standard wooden ones that never have trays. There weren't changing facilities in the ladies toilets but I didn't have chance to know if there was one elsewhere. The food was good but there were a few disappointments. The pork had no crackling, even though stated on the menu and the beef was well done, even though the waitress gave us a heads up it would be rare. We like our beef rare so this was a shame. We were given plenty of veg though and it was well seasoned and tasty. The puddings were very good.

Just been to this traditional Cotswold pub for dinner again. The service was very friendly with a great welcome from staff. Nice garden at the back we sat in and yes it was sunny for a time. I had whitebait followed by a steak which was cooked to perfection and a good sized portion. They said they had a new chef and he is obviously doing a great job. The local beers were well kept and a good range of wines were available. They are obviously having all the toilets completely refurbished as we had to use temporary outside ones but unlike the last reviewer we found these excellent even having flowers in the gents! All round great pub. Thankyou.

Had a few meals here and it is truly hit and miss. Sometimes it is spot on and other times the food is cold and lacks any flavour (gravy etc.).Beer is the same, when it is on it is great, but when it is off you can't finish the flat pint.The staff also go by the same theme, a couple are really helpful, but then others have an attitude problem to say the least! The cleanliness is not great at all. The toilets are horrible, and glimpses into the kitchen area from the garden leave you questioning the state of it. With a hygiene rating of 3 you know it's reasonable but not well looked after.We may pop in for a drink with friends, but for us the food will be off the menu.

We were staying at a local property for a hen weekend and could walk to this pub. We decided to visit for lunch on the Saturday, we did book due to us being a party of 14, but we did not have to pre-order which was good. Lovely looking cotswold pub, lovely village location. Warm welcome when we arrived. Nice true pup atmosphere inside. Dogs are allowed which is good. The menu had a good choice on. However none of us were overly impressed with the food, the portions were large, but it just wasn't as tasty as we'd have liked. Most of us chose try lasagne which was pretty dry. One had the sausage and mash and that did look good!Reasonably priced & friendly staff, food could improve but lovely atmosphere.

God mad og god betjening i hyggelige omgivelser. Vi spiste der 3 dage i træk og var tilfredse. Også hyggeligt til bare at drikke en pint øl eller et glas vin.

I stopped in here for lunch and had a Branston pickle sandwich. It's essentially a sweet, chunky chutney-like spread.Being American I'd never had one before and it was very good. I would order it again if I'm passing through. The place has good atmosphere and some outdoor seating.

Ate and drank here whilst staying in the village for a weekend. We were a little concerned at being strangers in a well used village pub, however my Girlfriend and I were made to feel very welcome by all. The food was above average pub food with lots of options on the specials board. Both of our meals were well cooked and tasty. The pub does allow dogs so if you don't like the thought of dogs around your feet whilst you eat then you may be put off, however this wasn't an issue for us. Both food and drink were fairly pricey and the decor is a little dated, however we had a good night here and would prob come back if we were staying in the area again.

Yesterday we were celebrating 2 years of living in our cottage in Naunton Terrace in Cheltenham and decided it was high time we visited the village of Naunton. A typically ideallic Cotswold village and we stopped for lunch at The Black Horse Inn. WHAT A FIND - a proper pub with welcoming staff, fabulous service and exquisite food. We met the lovely landlady Jo, Molly (her 17 year old pooch) and her highly amusing partner Dave as they tended to the gorgeous pub garden whilst we enjoyed our lunch. If they had had rooms to stay we wouldn't of left! We will be returning again very soon and can highly recommend this real gem in the Cotswolds - you won't be disappointed. Katrina & Sean of Naunton Terrace in Cheltenham

We went here on Monday evening & enjoyed the Week 49 Monday evening special. Great food at a great price. Thank you.

My sister and her husband were staying near Bourton-on-the Water for a holiday, and asked us to meet up with them for lunch, as we live in nearby Stratford-on-Avon.We drove through some wonderful countryside to find somewhere for our Sunday lunch and we came across The Black Horse Inn, which looked very friendly and inviting.We sat outside in the back patio area, as it was such a lovely day.I had the roast beef, and everyone else had the roast lamb. The food was served piping hot, with some lovely fresh vegetables, and scrummy Yorkshires.It was plentiful, and we could have more veg and gravy if needed. The staff were very kind and helpful, and the service was fast and efficient. It really was an excellent meal, and value for money, and in a beautiful setting. It was really busy with walkers. It was dog friendly, and two people on horseback even stopped for a drink while we were there,so it catered for everyone.We would definitely recommend it.

Had lunch here last week as we were staying in the village and wanted to stay local. The pub is quite small, four of us sat in the bar area with two dogs and we had to keep moving the dogs so that people could squeeze by. The food was very nice, a good selection on the main menu and a specials board too. It was well cooked and good sized portions. The staff were helpful and friendly. The only thing letting the pub down is its cleanliness. The ladies toilet was filthy, with cobwebs and general dirt/dust on the side/shelves. The actual toilet was clean I hasten to add. In the bar area I put my bag on a shelf behind me and that had dirt and debris on it, and there were also lots of cobwebs on the beams and pictures. The windows were dirty too. It was a shame because we enjoyed the food but to be honest if we'd seen the state of the loos before we ordered we probably wouldn't have eaten there. Plus we would have gone back for sunday lunch but decided to try elsewhere

A long muddy walk - And this place sorted us out - ready for the 8 miles back.A burger and cheesy chips, a ham salad sandwich with chips and gravy. A couple of beers, a couple of Malbecs and more pub dogs than you can shake a muddy stick at.Frankly - it's a lovely village pub, food is solid pub grub and beers are tasty. Locals are friendly and closeknit..... Really nice place.

Cracking village pub in beautiful Cotswold village. Popped in for lunch post walk with the dog. We had two of the best sandwiches we have had this year thanks to the wonderful ciabatta. Good beers and very friendly staff (and locals).

The Black Horse Inn is a typical country pub with not so typical food. We were in the Cotswolds for a special birthday and booked this restaurant for its good food and the fact that they accept dogs. The atmosphere is congenial with visitors made welcome by the residents. Would visit again without question.

Had the most fantastic lunch here yesterday. The inn was busy, full of locals and visitors alike. ..and their dogs too! A lovely place to spend a Sunday afternoon, a great country inn. Wonderful, friendly service & the roast beef was so tasty and tender- good value for money too.

We have been to the Black Horse a few times and it has always been good. Full of locals but welcoming to visitors too. The menu changes occasionally, with specials daily. The quality is always good and the portions are always large! There is outside seating if it's a nice day, and a log fire if it isn't!

We stopped in for lunch after a visit to Castle Combe. And it was an excellent choice. The food was great and the service also. This was the best Ploughman;s I have had anywhere, served on a board with large portions of everything. Great with a good pint of beer. Next time we are in the area we will be in again!

Had a Sunday lunch with family, beer is good and the food is even better. Beautiful location, very very good traditional pub, service excellent, too. It is a must if you are in the area, a real hidden gem. Highly recommended!

This is what a country Inn should be like.Went into the Inn last night,as we are staying in a Cottage nearby.Ordered our meals Steaks for the boys,Whitebait for the girls,and about twenty minutes later received the best meals we had eaten in ages.when we arrived (early just after 6pm) the Inn was empty, but by the time we left it was bustling with locals, obviously enjoying a banter with each other,and the Landlord.This Inn has a great atmosphere,friendly locals,A Landlord with a sense of humour,and great food.Strongly suggest you visit and see for yourself.

We stayed in Naunton for the weekend and the pub was about a mile walk from our cottage (uphill all the way home but worth it!). We called in on both days after walking for drinks and on both occasions ended up chatting to locals and the bar staff for couple of hours. Our little dog was given treats (very happy) as we sat by the fireplace in the beautiful bar area.

Thank you so much to Jo and Dave for our special day. We came in to view a few weeks before, yes weeks! And had thirty people. By the time of our wedding we had fifty people, a marquee in the garden and it was awesome. We had the back bar and then into the garden, which they had prepared with the marquees. There was lighting and heating and even a water fountain in the centre. It was awesome. We had sirloin of beef and they came around throughout the meal offering more slices of beef and more veg. For a traditional English wedding at a very affordable price I would recommend whole heartedly. The local villagers helped and were there on the night watching the rugby so we could send them through drinks. I can't recommend this place enough. Thank you so much from Mr and Mrs Hill!!

We had an amazing Sunday lunch in this friendly pub. Everything was fantastic from service, to speed of delivery of hot, wonderful Sunday lunch to the beautiful dessert. All in all a great place to eat or drink. We noticed lots of families were made welcome, as were their dogs. I highly recommend this place.

Dinner at the Black Horse Inn for four. Food, service and beer were excellent. Will go back next time I am in the local area.

We stayed in the village for a week visited the black horse a few times great welcome,food and beer. The Donnington beer was superb good friendly banter from the locals,being welsh the forthcoming rugby world cup was mentioned but best not to rub salt into the wound!!! We will return .

We were dirty and wet after walking the countryside in the rain. We sat near the warm fire and enjoyed a huge BLT and a vegan bean stew that warmed us up for 15 pounds. The pub was clean and spacious.

My husband & I enjoyed dinner at the Black Horse Inn last month while traveling thru the Cotswolds. It had been recommended by our B&B host & she was spot on. The pub was full of locals round the bar when we walked in. We ordered fish & chips and a meat pie from the bar & sat down with our ciders. The decor was lovely with swags of hops decorating the ceiling beams. And there were lots of drawings and photos of dogs on the walls. The food turned out to be just as good as Sue had told us. We will look for it again when next we visit this part of England!

Wonderful find The Black Horse Inn, service was excellent, food was cooked expertly & produce was sourced locally which is always a good thing. If your visiting Cheltenham this us a definite stop over. Set in the beautiful Naunton village surrounded by amazing countryside a great place to stop for a good beer or glass of wine if walking the countryside. We will definitely be visiting again.

Six of us were walking the Warden's Way in late August and stopped here for coffee and snacks. Their pastries were quite good. Nice atmosphere and a good place to rat and chat for awhile!

We ate here twice while staying at a nearby B&B. Good value food in large portions and friendly efficient service.

Stopped at The Black Horse whist out on a walk. what a cracking find, super friendly staff and very dog friendly, we only had a sandwich and some cheesy chips for lunch but it was spot on with good portion sizes. We will most definitely be back

Found this gem whilst on an 11 mile walk from Bourton on the Water. Morris dancing in the car park; great food and fantastic local beer from Donnington Brewery (BB highly recommended). Friendly staff and locals alike. I wish all English villages had a pub like this; sadly they are disappearing.We will be back, for certain.

A lovely inn situated in the scenic village of Naunton. Friendly atmosphere with what appeared to be the majority of locals in, a few families with their kids and the odd walker stopping off. If your in the area it is certainly worth popping in and having a pint or two whilst if you're peckish there is a reasonable range of food options for this size pub available.

Had drinks in this place over many years when going to the races - always good atmosphere and good beer.This year my wife came with me so we had a meal here as well. The service and food was very good and again the atmosphere was great with all sorts of people, seemed to be locals mostly, enjoying meals in the restaurant part of the inn.Will definitely be back next year or even before if in the area.

Stopped in for a quick pub lunch as we were walking through. They were closing for food and reopened it for us for some excellent fish and chips as well as scampi and chips. Really tasty. Felt very homey and obviously a place for the locals. Only negative was that one of the dogs was marking quite a lot in the outside patio area.

This is a 'real' Cotswold pub. Beautifully situated with a charming bar and garden. I have been going here for a long while and it is consistently, reliably excellent. The bar is well stocked with a wide choice of wines and well-managed good local beer. The food whether it is the traditional Sunday lunch, the Monday special or an intimate diner is always delicious.And all this is provided by a bar and kitchen team, lead by Jo, that is intent on making the occasion an enjoyable one. What more could one want - another birthday tomorrow?

Great food at a fair price. The portion sizes were also very generous. The staff were very helpful and friendly. In terms of the building, it doesn't have any fancy pretensions - this gives the place its charm.

My family and I ate here while visiting the area. The pub was very traditional and friendly and the food was wonderful. I would recommend everyone to take a visit!

Typical pub grub, nothing special, limited service for special dietary needs. We had to clean off our own sticky table. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but it might be just perfect if all you were looking for is a good pint of beer.The one bartender was the only one taking care of all the service and he said he was only filling in for someone else.

Really enjoyed a simple lunch out in the lovely garden area. The staff were great, food was simple and just what we wanted. Prices good and beer as we liked it. Worth a visit.

This pub has a lovely welcoming atmosphere offering friendly service and good food. Despite its isolated location in the little community of Naunton it was very busy and clearly very popular. We loved it.

I had one the best pieces of salmon I've ever tasted while enjoying the historic but comfortable setting. The pub is intimate and small so reservations are recommended.

If you are on a local walk in the area it is a canny little pub to pop in for a drink/eat. Didnt eat there but the bar area was good. And locals seamed nice. Fantastic village is Naunton with great local walks.

Heading for the Slaughters (Cotswolds), we saw a sign pointing to "Naunton Only - The Black Horse Inn". We decided to explore and are very glad we did take this "detour". The Black Horse Inn is a proper Cotswold pub and it was absolutely full. We managed to get a table although we hadn't booked and were soon seated with pints of Donningtons real ale. The haggis, neeps and tatties was scrumptious. My husband had the roast pork which he declared with acceptable but nothing special. The staff were very welcoming and friendly as were fellow diners. There are tables out front on a patio area and a small area for parking. Very popular spot for hikers and the menu reflects this as it offers a selection of sandwiches/light lunches as well as the usual pub "stables" of steak & ale pie, fish n chips etc. Very comfortable, welcome stop.

This is agreat "tucked away" cotswolds village pub with excellent food, great atmosphere and thr food is good.Yesterday we were in the garden/patio for the first time and to get from the bar one has to wriggle through a complete load of junk which not only looks awful but you also wonder waht the kitchen must be like..it is all very scruffy.....Why?The food is alays good but smarten up please and add a bit of TLC outside Iincluding the rubbish in the car park) you do not do yourself justice.

Absolutely fabulous. Found this pub by chance today and went in. Although busy and had to wait whilst they turned tables around for second sitting it was brilliant. Very warm welcome from staff and the land lady came and saw us whilst waiting. We hadn't booked so I problem and met friendly local people at the bar. We both had roast pork and they even had crackling at 2.30 in the afternoon. Met the chef and she was really nice also. I would recommend this pub to anyone. A proper old fashioned pub with great food. Plus I never eat pudding but has to here as it was so welcoming. Thanks to all of you at the Black Horse. Great.

This place is like home and has always been since I arrived from Italy. Warm and welcoming, landlord and landlady are class and always been great. I eat and drink here regularly, food is great and generous and is the only pub I always want to go to.

Our walking group ended our days walking here and what a brilliant place it is! A few words to describe the Blackhorse........welcoming, accommodating, Inviting, cosy, super-friendly and delicious pub grub - we'll definitely be back!Thanks to the brilliant team at the Blackhorse

It was my partner's birthday and we had visited a couple of Cotswold villages, we wanted some food and a warm room, we were driving near Naunton and thought we would try The Black Horse. We were greeted by a friendly, humorous owner who provided a good selection of food of which each of us could easily choose 3 or 4 meals from either the hard copy menu or the choices on the blackboard. We were told our choices would take around 25 minutes which suited us fine. We took 2 halves of Guiness to a table by a real fire and sure enough in just over 20 minutes our food was served, it was hot, well presented and delicious. We shared a dessert as we were almost full! In our time there there were a number of humorous comments floating around and we felt very comfortable being with the locals a feeling not always felt in other village pubs around the country.

We were staying in Nauton and visited the pub three times.The staff were very friendly and it had a great local atmosphere. There were lots of dogs which added to the feeling in the pub. We ate there one night. The food was't bad value, my steak was average, but my partners game pot was lovely. Would recommend as a super local to visit.

On a round walk from lower slaughter we made a point of making the black horse inn our half way pit stop. A lovely relaxed ambiance, roaring fire, friendly staff, great ale and fantastic food. I could have stayed here all day. Perfect pub grub cooked to order so expect a delay (we waited 30 minutes for steak pie). Came with heaps of veg as well which was a pleasant change to some of the pub food I've eaten recently. Excellent and well worth a visit.

Thanks for taking the trouble to cook a vegan meal for our daughter alongside two other (also lovely) dishes from the menu. The vegan meal was stir fried vegetables in a coconut sauce on a bed of rice. Also a lovely onion soup to start. We were impressed by the willingness of the chef to cook something vegan and the creativity and flair that she showed in making something different to the usual vegan option! Well worth the walk from Guiting Power!

Yet another excellent meal at this lovely village pub we did book which is advisable the food was prepared to order so we didnt mind waiting a bit The steak & ale pie was heavenly there are always little dogs running around which adds to the ambience

Visited whilst staying at a nearby holiday cottage, recommended by our chef the previous evening.8 of us and our dog enjoyed friendly service in a relaxed dining room. Made a very pleasant change to have a drinks order taken and promptly brought to the table. Roast beef, lamb and fish and chips were all of excellent quality served on hot plates! No room for pudding but it was offered on small chalk boards. Impressed by all areas - thank you for adding another great meal to our special weekend away.

Walking from Bourton-on-the-Water to Guiting Power on a walking tour of the Cotswolds we took a small detour to visit Naunton. We had a really delicious and relaxed lunch at The Black Horse Inn.

We've stopped here twice on walks from Bourton-on-the-Water to Guiting Power and it's been terrific both times. The Black Horse seems like a local pub that's also popular with walkers. The food and beer are delicious. I especially remember the green salad with warm goat cheese on top. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Last time we ate indoors and this time on the outside patio. Both were lovely.

We went to the Black Horse for Sunday lunch as a stop-over for a circular walk to/from Guiting Power (lovely walk by the way – around 5 miles). It was just great. Food was served promptly, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Our kids loved Molly the terrier. You feel this is a locals + walkers' pub, not a "gastropub" – and that suited us! I had the homemade mint & pea soup with fresh warm bread. Delicious, save that the soup could have been served hotter. Husband and son had the roast beef and roast pork respectively – went down a treat. By 2pm, they had ran out of most desserts unfortunately (pretty much only ice-cream left), but that goes to show it's a popular place. Very good value.

Lovely meal with very large portions – excellent value for money. Nice selection of food on the menu to choose from. Service was polite and friendly. Dog friendly, even with water bowls for the dogs. Wouldn’t hesitate to return for another meal.

We stopped here having done a six mile walk in local rolling countryside - not to be missed. the welcome was good - and there were tables available inside to escape a girly crowd outside. We came in for a sandwich and ended up with great Sunday roasts - pork was really good, the beef was way above pub average, both with generous, well cooked veg, Yorkshires and gravy. Very filling, great value. Next Sherborne (not Eton, on principle) mess - came in a half pint tankard with ice cream - very yum. Two pints of cider, bottle of rose plus a couple of top-up glasses, total £60 odd. Very reasonable, good atmosphere, busy at Sunday lunchtime (hurrah), yet the service was capable, calm and pretty quick. We'll come here again and suggest you do too.

Last night my wife & I plus 3 of our 4 children popped along to the Black Horse for dinner - we booked at the last minute & the food & beverages were as good as ever!

Great countryside pub, with welcoming staff and friendly locals, live guitar music.. and lots of dogs. We had a great evening there as start of our bank holiday weekend. Certainly recommend

2 local ales 2 cider, Guiness, Carlsburgh and San Miguel all on draft, plenty of wines. Cold inside but warmed up after an 80 mins when the fire got lit.. plenty of locals and dogs.. exept if you like your food stared by the pets when early other clients brushing them away. (they're not all pet lovers that were in)Was hoping it was all this place lived up to, although no chef in.. another stood in ... great midweek expectations... we thought great and service was very quick.... but... Chilli Con Carne off specials, small size for the price, presented well and tadsted great... missing a side (not the nachos) a bread (no chips..... a small bowl makes a big dfference) . Wife was knicking my food, and shes skinny...we generally never eat puddings, so went home hungry. Same too for my meal off the evening menu no salad option with fish or pie?.. over priced for value and size, when told they are usually large.. i was worried i might drink less... i drank more than ate...But.... again if you dont want a big meal.... this is ideal.. Ok my rating is low but we know what we want.. it's everything you would want to expect but fell short on this occasion? and were not usually fussy... I think they have been overhyped to bring business in by regulars and locals but i might have gone in, on the wrong day to be fair... As a public House too no WIFI to public. big mistake... considering its remote.. public should be public... get that one sorted and more guest ales...!!! please otherwise could have got a 4

This is a great village pub in a beautiful Cotswold village. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and the staff are helpful without being slick. The food is better than pub average.

We dined here on Friday 31st Jan 2014 - it was beautiful!The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, with many locals laughing and chatting around the bar. The pub is dog friendly which is lovely, when they're roaming around - although understandably this isn't for everyone. It appears that most tables were reserved, so I would recommended ringing to book a table for a Friday/Saturday.I had pate to start with (duck and orange I think?) which was served with triangles of toast and side salad - the portions were a great size, if not quite big for a starter - but I'm not complaining because it was beautiful!! My fiance had the home-made fishcakes to start with - two huge burger sized fish cakes with salad.. he enjoyed every bite!! I then had the 10oz steak with chips and salad which was just incredible.. the meat was cooked to perfection with no grizzle! My fiance had the home-made lasagne and garlic bread and again enjoyed every bite!! The meals were reasonably priced for the portion sizes, although not the cheapest meal in total. We would definitely dine here again if were in the lovely village of Naunton again.

we went to this quaint country pub with friends & their dog It is so refreshing to see somewhere that allows dogs to wander freely in the bar The atmosphere is greatly enhanced by this as guests stop to talk to & stroke the dogs - who were all extremely well behaved Food is 1st rate - chocolate spoon cake to die for!!!! excellent prices too

My wife and I stopped here for lunch half way around the Slaughters walk. Very friendly welcome, good atmosphere, excellent Donningtons beer. Good menu, we had the loin of pork and liver, bacon and onions followed by chocolate pud. Excellent quality and quantity, only complaint was that the veg was overcooked. This is a good country pub which we have visited many times over the past 25 years with varying degrees of success, obviously at present it is in good hands and we will revisit soon.

Friendly, staff and clientele, lots of locals, some tourists, comfortable, Have the specials, all are delicious, we were just enjoying our drinks and some locals came in, and we overheard one of the women say THATS SO MOLLY! - my daughter and I looked at each other thinking - what a great British expression - later the lady came by and said Hi, and we found out Molly is her cute dog running around the pub, and her artist friend had painted a picture - the painting was So Molly! Fun time for us in the Cotswolds = Also when there we stayed at GLEED COTTAGE - very nice - little outdoor area to get some sun, fireplace if its cool (It wasnt when we were there) nice neighbors (Scary driving on the narrow winding road, rent a small car no matter what the car rental agents say - put your luggage on the roof if you have to - to save yourself the heart attack

Ideally situated on The Slaughters and Bourton walk, good food (if a little pricey), Donningtons beer ok and in a nice garden. Would recommend

Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, popular with locals, but very limited vegetarian menu.Food good and well presented.Lovely building.

Staying in Naunton with a group of 9 + 1 dog (dog friendly pub), so popped in at lunchtime to reserve a table for the evening. Quickly done with no hassle. Turned up on time, table ready and drinks service from bar fairly prompt. Pretty good standard menu supplemented by daily specials board. A couple of people ordered food which we we're then told was unavailable, but that was because we'd missed the bit on the board which said "N/A", so not the pub's fault. Having eaten earlier we all just went for mains, which comprised of 2 x duck confit (falling off the bone), 2 x gammon (comes standard with fried egg but good sized gammon), 1 x fish and chips (no other vegetarian opions, but this was a very good portion), 1 x local burger (massive), 1 x sirloin steak (a bit too much fat, but cooked as requested), 1 x pub's own fishcakes (clearly not shop bought), and my meal, 1 x steak and kidney pie (wanted the liver and onions but despite this being sold out I don't think I missed out as this was the best S&K pie I've had in ages). Almost nothing was left by anyone. Service was pretty prompt and the meals were all delivered together. Total bill incl. drinks was £122.85 so, despite some large glasses of wine, this was a very reasonably priced meal. Recommended.

Please rectify your mistakes with orders in a manner that ensures everybody retains some dignity. Don’t assume that your location will carry your reputation. Customer service was unsatisfactory. A messed up order of chips. Simple - one bowl of cheesy and one normal bowl. Cheesy chips were, by repute, massive and the normal was a cereal bowl full. Instead we had 2 cereal bowls full one bowl over cooked the other undercooked. Though it may sound picky, we had in fact paid for a substantially larger portion and had planned this pub as a pit stop half way around a 15 mile walk! The response – “go to the bar and ask for a pound back is that ok?” Dear Reader, would you do this? How embarrassing, there were ample opportunities for the pound to be returned or even better some more chips! To add insult to injury some of the staff then came into the small gardens and all lit up filling the place with foul carcinogenic stench - and complained about their boss! There were more points that would raise even more alarm but I want to keep this balanced. This was a great shame as the pub is in an idyllic location, the sunshine meant that there was otherwise a good atmosphere and there were others eating meals that did look very nice. But, I felt ripped off and that my custom was not valued.An icy or rude response from the owners will indicate the how much they value feedback and confirm the misplaced self assuredness of these people.

Walking in the Cotswolds Black Horse was a very convenient midway stop as we followed the Windrush/Heart of England Way(s)Very helpful staff quick service quality local beer & nice bar meals. One minor black-mark shame there was no granary bread to go with the soup.

I have already reviewed our local pub this year, but every one of the guests in my holiday cottage have remarked on the food and friendliness of this establishment. One couple even plan to come back to stay on the strength of being able to go back to the Black Horse for a steak! Everyone, also appreciates the fact that both children and animals are made welcome, a fact that some other restaurants and pubs could perhaps take a note of.

Wow! We had been recommended to try the steak in this wonderful country inn, which we did a few months ago and it was as good as promised, if not better. So when we were wondering where to try for a really traditional roast beef Sunday lunch, we booked again. The menu was small, which is always encouraging as you know it is all cooked fresh ... my chicken liver and herb pate was full of flavour, as were the other starters around the table - then a very generously filled plate of the most succulent roast beef was presented, with 3 fresh vegetables and roast potatoes, home made gravy and horseradish sauce that also tasted home made. Truly heavenly. My partner just couldn't finish his serving of beef, but help was at hand in the form of the pub dog ... good as gold but she had obviously spotted the weak link in our party :-)