The Black Horse Inn in Stroud

We've enjoyed indian take aways & meals here before but today's wasn't good at all. The bhajis were stale, the curry's lacked taste and substance. What chicken that was in my dish was very dry and was clearly left over from the day before.

My sisters and I have always loved Indian food and this was the best Indian we have ever had!! We were all so impressed by the food quality and the attentiveness of the staff! So friendly and the food came out so fast! Clean flavours with quality ingredients! We were visiting from Cornwall and were so impressed by the food! What wonderful chefs!!! We were reluctant to write a review as we thought what a best kept secret this pub should be! What a brilliant idea and seems to be so popular for eat in and take away! We had the best time and honestly wow! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening ! Xxx

Went in to try the Indian takeaway for my birthday, there was the wrong meat in one dish, both dishes had about 4 small pieces of chicken and they were both flavourless with the exact same texture with no fresh ingredients. Very disappointing and won't return.

The pub boasts a charming classic ambiance. The bar staff are warm and welcoming, and the culinary skills of Chef Pierre are outstanding. Having trained under Gordon Ramsay, his expertise is evident. I tried the Partridge, and it was not only delicious but also artfully plated. I'd endorse this pub wholeheartedly. Their Sunday feasts are unparalleled in the region.

Very friendly, great food, all in an amazing location. We shall be returning! Nothing was too much trouble.

It is so lovely to have a great village pub . Karen and Darren are most welcoming. We have eaten here several times and have always enjoyed great food.

First class Sunday lunch …. Couldn’t fault it . Hot plates !! Which is a must …. Fresh veg , cauliflower cheese , homemade Yorkshire pudding / potatoes… Beef perfect, gravy very tasty … Waitress lovely … Will try the lunch next time … Plenty of room for large parties , dogs allowed

Walked 7 miles for a nice beer only to be told the pub had just closed at 20:15 as they had no customers. You wont get customers if you're not open!

We stopped at the Black Horse Inn for lunch as we left Nibley festival. It’s a lovely old building (16th Century), we were given the warmest welcome and had a Sunday roast to die for!!!! Everything single thing was a taste sensation…. and bring your appetite… the portions are very generous!! Although we didn’t stay, they also have the most wonderful rooms which have recently been refurbished and just opened a lovely little shop in the pub with food and ice cream!

The owners, Karen and Darren are exceptional hosts, we were made to feel extremely welcome. They have a lot of passion for running a fabulous pub and their effort is reflected in the outstanding food, service and overall atmosphere of the property. The room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The furnishings are well maintained and the en-suite bathroom was spotless and spacious. Overall we were very pleased with our stay and are planning to stay again.

An excellent selection , well cooked and well presented. The bedrooms were very clean and had everything you needed ,including tea and coffee making facilities,. bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was excellent. We have stayed in 4 star rated hotels with less facilities. The couple running this establishment were charming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area

We had two lunches here during a recent holiday. New management, super friendly. Amazing food! Can highly recommend

Firstly I should point out that the new owners have only been in post for five weeks which is reflected in the “Average” rating. Booking was easy and Darren & Karen were available to answer any questions we had prior to our arrival date of the 15th April 2023. On arrival we were met by Darren who we found very helpful and friendly. First impressions were of a clean, well furnished and comfortable Inn. Darren explained that they had only taken over five weeks prior to our visit and it was obvious that they had been working very hard cleaning and decorating to bring the place up to a suitably high standard. Further evidence of this was found in our accommodation which consisted of a double room with en-suite. The bed was very comfortable and we both enjoyed a good nights sleep for the entirety of our stay. The en-suite looked newly decorated with wc basin and shower cubicle. The tiling in the shower cubicle did look old and ideally in need of replacing but it was clean and acceptable considering the short time Darren & Karen had been there. There was a restaurant downstairs which we did not use as we were visiting family and therefore had made arrangements to eat out. The Breakfasts were served in the lounge and consisted of a continental or traditional cooked breakfast. As I am vegetarian I can not really comment on the “full English” but I certainly had plenty of choice and we both enjoyed our breakfast on the two morning we were there. Shane who was in charge of the breakfast catering was a really nice friendly guy who was happy to chat and advise us regarding the local area. To conclude I would say that the Black Horse is a work in progress but certainly worth a visit either for a drink, a meal or to stay. I am sure the hard work Darren & Karen and their friendly team of staff have put in will soon have The Black Horse being worthy of a five star rating. Thank you guys! We really enjoyed our stay with you and we certainly would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for a break in your beautiful county of Gloucestershire. Best wishes for your future success. Mike & Wendy

Lovely pub, perfect for hiking. Gigabit free WiFi, lots of ciders, dog friendly and beautiful summer garden. Just a few minutes stumbling distance from the nearby Tyndale Monument, what's not to love? Great to see it under new management and with good vegan and gluten-free options. I've attached the new menus from their social media.

Friendly welcome, lovely surroundings, delicious huge portions, great variety of veggie options and good, well kept beer - Thank you, we will be back!

Wow the Black Horse is under new management and is now a lovely well appointed Inn to visit. A very friendly welcome with great home cooked food. Bedrooms have all been completely renovated and are extremely comfortable . North Nibley is a great place to stay if visiting this part of the country, so many great places to visit and never far away.

We have just returned after our weekend visit. I can tell you that its under new ownership and Gareth and Maddie made us very welcome. We stayed in one of the newly refurbished rooms. They made us feel that nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was superb. Its got a great little village cozy feel. I would encourage people to give a go and ignore all reviews from the previous owners. Its would be a great base to explore the local stunning scenery.

Stayed in the rooms last week, really comfortable beds and lovely decorated rooms. Lots of time and effort has been put into redecorating from the previous owners and it really shows. Food is beautiful and fairly priced for a country pub. Lovely beer garden too.

We stayed at this amazing pub for the weekend while at the North Nibley festival and had a fantastic stay. Our room was spacious for the 3 of us, beautiful decorated and very clean. The bed was very comfortable and our son slept on a...

I echo the review from Rachael B below, we stayed one night at the pub and found the room very small but mostly clean except for the bathroom which needed a good dose of cillit bang and a good scrub around the shower. The rest...

We stayed one night and we're disappointed with the room. The family running the pub are lovely and very welcoming but it is clear the whole building is in need of tlc. The pub and rooms are dog friendly but the level of cleaning required...

sue gives friendly greeting and reception,stayed twice. highly recommended ,ernie and joan breakwell.

Stayed one night here while walking the Cotswold Way. The couple running it are lovely people and very friendly and welcoming. However I think they are victims of covid 19 and are struggling to keep the pub going and maintain standard. It seemed very run...

Visited The Black Horse Inn for a beer and a pudding, at the end of a busy day walking. Excellent service, great real ale and a fantastic desert. We sat in the garden, as it was a lovely day for October. Can't comment on the...

Came here on the weekend, walked up to Nibley Monument then stopped off here for a drink. It was great! It was also happy hour when we got there so my partner had a pint but I just had a cup of tea. Good little...

We booked into the Black Horse as we were staying locally, not expecting anything more than the usual country pub menu. However we were pleasantly surprised by the whole experience, and as we arrived and left in the pouring rain and gusty wind the warm...

Arrived early afternoon for Sunday lunch and we were advised that they had run out of all of the meats and only had the pork and nut roast options left; we chose the pork. When the meal arrived there were only 3 thin, small slices...

We booked a table for our group of 6 on a midweek walking break and chose different items from the specials and menu. All our main courses were delicious, especially the chicken and mushroom pie which was home made and contained plentiful ingredients, and the...

Had Sunday lunch here yesterday and it was really great. Delicious, plentiful food which was presented well and really friendly service. Made us feel really welcome.

Enjoyed our steaks so much that we came back the next night and ordered the same again! Reasonable price too. The pub is also dog friendly and welcomed our cocker spaniel.

Popped in for lunch but next to nothing was available from the menu. We did eventually choose some ‘monument burgers’ to then be told these were off the menu as well. We left disappointed but we then went to really decent place where we spent...

The Black Horse pub was near to where we were staying so decided to walk to the pub. Catherine the young bar lady was lovely. She was very polite and greeted us with a smile. The beer garden could do with a bit of TLC....

We were unlucky for the 2nd time on our Cotswold Way trip, always seem to pick days when the chef is off. Even though we couldn't have the nice posh menu we saw online, the staff were very friendly and provided some tasty, but simple,...

Very nice traditional pub grub. I had the monument burger was huge and very tasty. Doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is. Not gastro, not pretentious, just a good pub serving fab pub food. Nice choice of beer and cider too.

The room and toilet were clean but the shower ceiling, grouting and hose was covered in black mould.The bathroom window had obviously leaked in the heavy rain the night before. As a result the bath mat stored on the windowsill was sopping wet. Staff did change it when asked but the room had not been checked properly.We did not eat any food in the pub.

Evening meal which was tasty and good value whilst staying at Nibley House a 5' walk away. A proper locals pub .

Good tasty food. Although not a big menu there was still something for everyone to enjoy. Nice friendly atmosphere

A group of us got together and this was the chosen venue.

Staying locally elsewhere, just stopped in here for dinner. Hostess couldn't have been friendlier, found us a spot for 3 dogs, bowl of water and gravy bones so they were happy. Special of the day chicken, bacon with a creamy sauce and pasta/rice was just amazing. Totally recommended.

Just had a sunday lunch at the black horse. I must say, though not an extensive menu, the food is freshly cooked and plentiful. Well presented and very tasty. The pub was busy with walkers but the restaurant not so. Best to book in advance as they do get busy. Can definately recommend.

We had a meal there on the 27th March, we'd been before and had great meals. It has now changed hands.

Booked through Booking.com. Another aviation themed week was ahead of me and this was the best priced place. It's in the centre of the village. And seems to be the only thing in the village of note.

We met friends here for a drink early on a Friday evening. The bottom part of the bar was in darkness, and my husband overheard the barmen saying they shouldn’t be turned on as they would be wasting electric! It looked like the whole area was closed off for food. Only one table was occupied with a couple eating and the few other customers were just having a drink. The fire in the comfy seating area wasn’t lit, which added to the gloom of the room. The previous owner had worked so hard to make this pub a success, it has now sadly gone downhill under the new owners. We will not be returning.

Last minute booking. Very quick response in confirmation.

Dropped in for lunch on New Year’s Day having checked the website and noted a sign on the outside of the pub stating the kitchen was open only to be told by a tide bar staff remember that they were not. My young family were not best pleased. This was on top of a poor experience with a bad pint and rude staff in November. In my mind this venue relies on the fact it is the only pub in the immediate area, this is not a good idea in the long term. Must do better.

It is a family tradition every New Year’s day to eat at this pub after a walk organized with half a dozen other local families. However this year we were met with the most incompetent, rude and aggressive new owner we’ve ever met. He was unable to correctly meet our orders which we had preordered a month ago and became agitated at us for asking for clarification. Not only did we have to clear our own tables, he also could not provide cutlery which we had to beg for. I personally was handed a serving spoon and expected to use this. When he could not identify what he was serving and shouted in my mothers face “I don’t know, I don’t know, I’ve just been given this to hand out” and then claimed to be the owner, we knew something had gone terribly wrong with the handing over of management. As he walked away he shouted “oh for f***s sake” and then attacked, whilst still shouting “i don’t f***ing know”, his own furniture.

I visited as part of a large group which was a mixture of adults and young children. Even though we had preordered our food and were the only people eating in the pub our orders came out incorrectly and we were told some of the desserts we had ordered had sold out. We had to clear our own tables after eating and beg for more cutlery because we weren’t supplied with enough. The owner was extremely rude and even swore at us in front of the children and made no attempt to apologise for the poor service or food mix ups. The food was poor very dry and over cooked, we won’t be returning. It was a great shame as the rest of the waiting staff tried to be helpful it was just let down by the owner who was very unpleasant.

Huge portions of mediocre food that looked like it had been thrown at the plate and drowned with sauce to hide what was underneath.

Good food and very pleasant atmosphere. Would worth a visit It has a lovely garden. Very good staff .

Stayed here at the weekend, a very enjoyable stay. The landlord and his staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional. The room was comfortable and clean. We had the evening meal and breakfast, the food was fantastic. The cider was good as well. We will definitely return to this establishment again as we have family in the area.

We have eaten here before on a week night and had a wonderful meal and excellent service. However, ate here last night with friends, very disappointed with the service and the food.

The Black Horse was a very convenient venue for supper on two sequential evenings. Although there were a number of items off the menu on our first night, the remaining selections were quite sufficient to satisfy our fancies. We were very happy with our respective dishes and were looking forward to our second evening. It turned out to be pie night; two for £20 so all four of us plumped for pies. With the full support of my companions, I can say that the pies were outstanding. Plump with crisp pastry and tasty, juicy fillings. The portions were enormous but the main point was the quality of the pies. Not to be missed.

Superb! We both choose a roast from the Sunday menu and it was perfect. Too full to try a pudding but what we saw looked good. Great beer selection. The staff were very friendly. We will be going again

We popped in on a Sunday lunchtime to escape the rain whilst walking the Cotswolds Way. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. There was a fine selection of real ale and samples of 3 were swiftly produced all of which were well kept. We ordered soup of the day (wild mushroom) but it was so good we ended up staying for the Nut Roast Sunday lunch which was excellent.

We popped in to grab some lunch after waking many miles on a Sunday and it was only roast lunch or chips we could have. It cost £13.50 for 2 pints and 2 small cereal bowls of chips. The chips were frozen chips half cooked and oily. The waitress went to get condiments and was gone some time the vinegar when it armed had dead flies in it as did the tables vinegar next to us. Just dreadful and an outrageous price. Not sure how they have a 5* hygiene rating either. I would not recommend this pub.

Unfortunately we were unable to stop for food in the end but the staff were extremely friendly. They were able to tell us about all of the best walks to do locally. The menu looked delicious and they had a great selection of drinks on draught.

Came in for lunch during cycle ride, good selection of local ales and ciders, food was excellent value and high quality pub fare. Chris the Barman was 1st class and made us feel most welcome... we will be back soon!

My partner, myself and 6 other members of our family stayed here recently while visiting family in the area for a celebration. Our original check in time was 14.00 but we knew we would be arriving earlier. When I called the manager Danny to see if we could check in earlier he said it would be fine.

Room something from the 1950's (Room 105).Toilet seat broken, kettle on floor, room depressing generally, lighting very poor. Food way overpriced...…..I coffee,1 tea and two very, very small portions of Broccoli and Stilton Soup...…..£18.95!!!!!!!!!!

Cosy atmosphere. Good local ales. Delicious food. Very much recommend the pies! Also very well located as a stop off if you are walking on the Cotswold way.

Called in to feed the grandson and enjoy a shared ciabatta with the other half. My grandson very much enjoyed his sausage and chips. Excellent pint and locally sourced food.

Lovely real fire ,friendly service, good food great value 2 course lunch. We live locally and often take family here as always enjoy our meals.

A comfortable country pub, We had lunch after a walk up and around Tyndale's Monument. The Pork and Apple Pie was really good.

Just a simply wonderful place to eat. Such a warm welcome from Roger behind the bar and the locals. Tuesday is pie night and, oh my goodness, what a fabulous meal it was. The pie was made by the Chef and although my colleague and I had the beef, ale and mushroom, there were other choices. Came with wonderful chips and vegetables. Portions were enormous but such good value for money. We will definitely be back!!!!

The hotel was constructed in the 1700’s and is a good example of a genuine country hotel. The hotel seems to be well supported by the locals which adds to its appeal. The staff were cheery, friendly and very helpful. The hotel was very clean, cosy and comfortable. Highly recommended for people wanting to experience old English Country hotels.

I'm coming at this from a slightly different angle as I am a performing musician who has frequently played at The Black Horse Inn. I've always been extremely well looked after by the manager (Danny) and his lovely staff. Paying very fairly for entertainment for the evenings as well as cooking us DELICIOUS dinners on several occasions. My family and I are mostly vegetarians and we chose the Veggie burgers, highly recommended!

Yet another lovely meal at The Black Horse. Food was great as usual and Danny and his staff were very friendly and attentive as always.

First time we have had a Sunday roast at the Black Horse even though it was very busy we got our meal quite quickly and the meal was excellent. The staff were very polite and the service was excellent will recommend this pub. Thank you Danny Chamberlain and staff

So, as it was New Years day I decided after a day of tidying our house, I would take my wife out for lunch.

Went for a roast dinner.. was lovely very fast considering there was lots off us, also the open fire was...

Thank you Danny and team for a marvellous dinner. Puddings to die for the best beef ever fast slick efficient service and friendly atmosphere. Lived it.

Meal out tonight with my husband’s family. This is the third time my husband and I have been but the first time the family have come with us. The food was excellent - generous portions and a great choice on the menu. Good selection of beers and a very friendly welcome from all the staff. Added bonus of carol singers tonight. Thanks for a great night. We’ll be back!

I think this is the best pub in England the landlord is so sweet kind and always look after his customers. And if anyone is looking for a nice place to stay or just have a meal like we did this is the place to come the staff are so friendly and make you so welcome I wish I had a pub near me like this Danny always got a smile on his face .

I was stopping in one of the rooms above this week and went into the bar for my evening meal.I went for the minted lamb pie which came with chips and various vegetables.The portion was huge and juat about beat me in the end.The food was lovely,nice homecooked and tasted great.The landlord was nice and friendly and the pub got quite busy for a thursday night which shows how good it is.

We recently visited with friends for Sunday Lunch which was very goodVery friendly bar staff and servers made the experience all the more pleasurable

Lovely meal and lovely service after a long day on the Cotswold Way. The staff could not have been nicer, and the wine pour was generous. Thank you!

Four of us stopped in here for the evening having walked a good chunk of the Cotswolds way. Great food - really enjoyed the curry, rice and chips, which was excellent and great value too.The choice and quality of the beer was great too. A very warm welcome and friendly atmosphere

Tilly the Labrador insists that we call into the Black Horse to see her friends. I don't mind as the beers and ciders are always well kept. Usually a good selection of different real ales. A good pub, what more needs to be said?

Stopped off for lunch while walking The Cotswolds Way. Phoned ahead as I was worried I might miss the lunch service. Danny, the landlord could not have been more helpful! Offered to put something aside for us if necessary. The food was delicious and the chips were quite honestly the best I've ever tasted. Top marks for hospitality and food!

Excellent food on a Friday night for a party of 9Well cooked local produce - great mealsAmazing puddingsGood selection of real ales

The Black Horse Inn certainly ticked all the boxes for us! From the very friendly we lcome for our family and two dogs, good sized rooms (loved to uneven floors), really good food and beer, nice beer garden at the back, great places to walk the dogs, only half an hour from Gatcombe Park......fabulous. We were gives a table where the dogs could lie down and all the staff were so helpful. Definitely recommend this place to others especially dog owners. Thanks.

Strange experience, this, not sure as it could have been more enjoyable on a different day. We were staying nearby and stopped off on a Sunday afternoon to see if they served food into the evening. A lady behind the bar told me yes they did, checked in the kitchen for a menu and told me about the HUGE range of pie filling s they offered here. So I booked a table for that night. As we were parking the car in the large car park we saw and heard a folk band playing in the pub garden, delightful setting and great to see. Went into the main bar, shown to our table, got the drinks in. all going well. After five minutes perusing the menu the young man came back to take our order and the last pie had just been sold! I said that we had come specially for the famous pies and he said Tuesday night (I think) was pie night. Okay, our loss, but then the sticky toffee pud was also sold out. Okay, disappointed but not downhearted, decided to missed pudding. Then a loud voice on a mike form the main bar started testing 1-2-3 - and we discovered it was bingo night. A bit of a surprise, so we drank up and left.

This is a friendly pub with lovely food and a great service, as soon as you arrive in there is a warm welcome from Danny and the staff, the food is outstanding, and is good home made food, especially their proper chips. We visited here 3 times during our stay but would have been more if we had found it earlier, we had an afternoon tea which was fantastic and was the best we have had, the Tea Rooms are separate from the pub with a tradition vintage theme, well worth a visit.

Fab lunch, so much on plate, we had the Moroccan lamb it was brilliant so tasty, good service, highly recommend this pub, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, we have been before and we always have good food,

Friendly service provided by the staff, very comfortable seating area and great coffee. Excellent place to gather some energy before climbing to the Tyndale monument.

Brilliant Sunday lunch with good choice of ales and ciders. Staff nicely spoken and polite and very attentive. Well trained and spotlessly clean throughout.

We walked down to this pub for an evening meal whilst staying nearby. What a lucky find. We had some of the best 'pub grub' ever.The menu is huge when you take in the number of pies on offer. Try asking them for the list, then don't be surprised if you can't make up your mind. We sat in the garden and watched the swifts and martins doing their flying displays, people out hacking, cycling and socialising. What an evening, we haven't had very many so enjoyable. Oh, the price, you won't believe the good value, I do mean cheap!

Dieser Pup ist im Zentrum des kleinen Ortes North Nibley gelegen und absolut einen Besuch wert. Es gibt authentische Küche, lecker bei gutem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Schöne Plätze sowohl Innen als auch im Garten. Die Getränke- und Speisenauswahl ist sehr gut und vor allem ist das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Da es an dem Tag sehr heiss war und wir unsere gekauften Getränke im B&B mangels Kühlschrank für den Abend nicht kühlen konnten, hat man uns hier im Pup auf Nachfrage kurzerhand einen Berg Eis zum kühlen mitgegeben, ohne Aufpreis...Das nenne ich Service! Toll!

We visited twice as we were staying locally. Lunchtime we sat in the sunny garden and in the evening we had a lovely meal. Good service, good foood

We visited for a friends birthday, the staff were very helpful and accommodating with our son who has an egg allergy. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We asked for a jug of water and the bar man came out with a jug of water with fruit in it. It's the little touches like that we like. Will defiantly be back.

We went into this pub at lunchtime today (Saturday) for a meal. The sound system was blaring out a commercial station playing endless ads. This was intrusive In the bar but intolerable in the pub eating area. Music blaring is bad enough, but adverts?! I got up from the table and returned to the bar where my husband still had not been served. We left to go elsewhere and won't be back. In the end we had a pleasant lunch in a cafe in Wotton for half the price. I write this critical but truthful ad as I live only a few miles away and it is a shame to see a local pub in a nice village acting so rubbishly. Saturday lunchtime and no locals were in for a drink.

You immediately feel welcome when you enter this pubFairly basic but extensive menu and several interesting dishes on the specials menuFast service and good foodGood gluten free knowledge and helpful staff

Rating an establishment can be difficult when it goes from Very Good to Average. The Black Horse was the most expensive b and b that we stayed at on the Cotswold Way.We had a lovely welcome on arrival and an easy check in. During the whole of our stay the staff were friendly and helpful.Our ensuite room was quite small and could have done with a little tlc. One of the window panes was cracked. We had a meals in the bar during the evening - rabbit pie and lasagne - which were most enjoyable. Slept well on the whole, although some disturbance from tables and chairs being moved in the dining room below us - presumably preparing for breakfast time.Breakfast was a little disappointing - not what we actually received - that was very well cooked. But the choice was extremely limited - not even a glass of orange juice.I would probably rate the Black Horse better than average but not very good.

Stayed at black horse after the fun day , lots of good music in beer garden , after little rest enjoyed some good food in restaurant, slept in a very comfy bed in a beautiful room , will stay again ..

We started our walk from their car park ( pre arranged) and 16 of us ate when we got back. Quick service, value for money and good food. Lovely pub.

The food was horrid, and cold! Service was slow, was not checked back on. Wouldn't be coming back again!

A wonderful traditional country pub with amazing home cooking and friendly, welcoming staff. Big thanks to Kate such a lovely friendly and helpful lady who clearly loves her job! Thanks for a great evening!

Love this little place. The staff management and owner as well as the locals are equally warm and welcoming. Really do feel at home with friends and family...what more could you ask for!!

I spent a night at the Black Horse while walking the Cotswold Way and was very impressed. The rooms were clean and comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful. The meals and choice available were impressive. In the bar there was an excellent selection of local beers and they even had an open fire to add warmth and atmosphere. That night there was a good crowd in the bar and a lively atmosphere

We have been to this pub a few times over the last few months for Sunday lunch and have always been impressed by the quality of the food (including a nice vege option), and the reasonable prices. Excellent desserts as well!