The Black Horse Pub and Restaurant in Harborough

We decided on a rare date nite, arrived and staff were friendly and efficient, sat down and ordered two mixed grills. Steak, sausage, gammon, black pudding and chicken. When the meal arrives, one mixed grill and one steak. When we said that we ordered two mixed grills, the waitress took it back, then came back saying that it was her fault as she had put it through as a mixed grill and a steak, so we said that we'll take it as it is then. Anyway, the steak was unedible, so tough a gristly. The mixed grill didn't have black pudding, when we mentioned this to the waitress she said, well you've got a pork chop instead. At the end of the meal we said that the steak was so tough that we couldn't eat it to which she said "yes it's like that, some weeks it's alright and others it's not" Dreadful.

This was our first experience of Sunday lunch and it was excellent - great food, lovely staff and a great atmosphere. We both had Sunday roasts and the portions were generous and fresh vegetables cooked to perfection - would highly recommend!

Fabulous welcome and service. We had been for a walk and went in for just a coffee. We were welcomed warmly into a nice bar area with lovely fire, so, decided to have some lunch. So glad we did. The pie and scampi we had were great. It was nice to have the option of a smaller portion for the scampi but you still get plenty. Extremely good value for money with lovely people looking after you. Has a tea rooms and bakery alongside and a lovely restaurant area which we will be going back to try.

Went today for Sunday lunch after having lovely meals in the past. The beef was as tough as old boots and the dinners came covered in gravy, which should really be kept separate as not everyone likes gravy. I am going to hazard a guess that the young chap who served us was new as his customer service skills need some work and we had to ask for menus. Bar staff as usual were lovely. We will not rush back for food.

This was an appalling experience and, sadly, unimproved since the last time we ventured here five months ago. The words that describe Sunday’s experience are: disorganised front of house with zero leadership, poor attitudes, poor ordering system, poor communication with the kitchen , unfriendly staff, uncomfortable seating, poor food. The pub has seen better days, and like the attitude is tired and sad. It's a great location and should have a strong welcoming presence and staff who actually care about what they're doing. Instead, the service was surly, random, unthinking and unprofessional - tables were full of dirty plates and used glasses sat there whilst staff chatted and grumbled - occasionally and audibly about the customers! We are local to Foxton and have been back in the UK for 12 months. We have been comparing many local pubs for food, service and comfort and this one gets a five out of ten. Publicans can't afford to let standards drop as prices rise. If you maintain exceptional service (food and welcome) - happy to show you what that looks like - you can claw back some if not all of the cost increases you're incurring as a destination of choice. So disappointed that we brought visitors, new to the area, to experience that which we received: a second class service and frankly, second rate food. You need to do better, much better.

My wife and I do not usually bother with completing feedback or reviews of products or places but as regulars now to the Black Horse for occasional lunches - about 15 miles from our home - it is so good as a village pub and in our experience just as a pub should be. The beer is just perfect but it is complimented by the most generous cheese and onion baguette which they so obligingly make on request. Its no small trip but so worth it and served with a very warm smile. We have eaten full meals there too which again in our experience are faultless. The perfect pub!!

We had an excellent lunch yesterday with family and friends to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary. We had a good range of nicely cooked food, good portions, great desserts and good prices. The staff were friendly. The conservatory where we ate was light and airy. There’s also a great garden overlooking the village. Highly recommended.

Beautiful location. Welcoming and charming staff. Lovely fire on a cold day. Sunday lunch was amazing. Steaming hot and beautifully cooked. A must to revisit.

So I've just hady second visit to the black horse as I was very happy with the food and service the first time and tonight didn't disappoint. Thursday's is pie & grill night. The first time we both had a mixed grill, plentiful portion size, proper home cut and cooked chip's and a lovely warm welcome from the staff and locals. Two weeks later, tonight, we had another mixed grill and then a minted lamb pie & mash. Mixed grill was again great. The pie had lovely homemade pastry, full of big chunks of meat and plenty of mash and gravy. It's very dog friendly in the bar area and we have had a snuggle both visits which were more than happy with and will return with our own dogs in the near future. In a nutshell, it's great value, good home cooked hearty dinners that we all want after a busy day at work served with staff that actually want you there which makes it very welcoming.

We found this pub in village when walking from the famous Foxton locks. What a find, great friendly staff, pub grub served hot, tasty and nice options. First time just two of us in evening, large fluffy tasty minced filled Yorkshire pub, obviously homemade mince. Also faggots and chips, again, hot tasty and delicious , veg perfect, chips. Second visit week later for lunch with friends. As we were eating about in the evening all had sourdough panini, again fresh, warm and tasty.

Arrived for Sunday lunch, directed to table in a very cold draughty bar(customers in and out without closing the door) .Hotchpotch group of chairs around each table.. Small menu but being Sunday selected the Roast. Choice of 3 meats lamb, beef or turkey. .Wife and I went for lamb our daughter choose beef. Not a carvery so expected to waited a little longer. When our meals finally arrived (1/2 hr) the beef was fine. The lamb however consisted of 2 slices of 90% of fat &gristle, the veg undercooked, mash lumpy, roast pots tired, yorkshire soggy. No apology offered.

Came for a family meal and had a great time. Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Food was well priced and tasty. Would recommend the scone and butter pudding.

The food quality at this pub is an amazing. We visited last night & ordered from the normal menu. All dishes were excellent so much so we have eaten there again this evening. This time we had the grill & pie night menu, once again it didn't disappoint. Can definitely recommend & the size of a fish goujon is the size of a fish. You can certainly tell the food is cooked to order. The lady with cherry red Dr Marten was so attentive & really funny, she was spot on with our children. We may go again tomorrow.

We visited yesterday for a drink & food with a few family members. We started of in the garden which was lovely, the only downside was the dog poo. There was several piles round the seats. We then went inside for food ( ate in the conservatory). It was amazing!!! Homemade… *Faggots *steak & chips *steak pie *fish goujons Could of gone any better. We even planned on a sweet but we was so full!! We would defo be returning!

3rd visit, very friendly, food excellent, nice clean surroundings. We will return and bring our family next time.

I came to the Black Horse on a Friday lunchtime with my parents, who are both in their 80s. The food was simple but good quality & tasty, and the staff were friendly, patient and accommodating. There’s step free access to the dining areas and toilets.

Met with some friends I had not seen since before the pandemic. The pub is in a lovely setting and the staff were friendly, but my meal was poor. I ordered pie and mash (at £14.45). The mash was tasteless and lumpy and the pie crust was rock-hard: peas and gravy were OK. I mentioned this to the young man who collected our plates and he said he'd tell 'chef'. There was no feedback on the mash and pie crust, nor apparently was the manager told as there was no offer of discount - I didn't make a fuss as I didn't want to spoil what was a special occasion. But I probably won't be eating there again.

Visit yesterday for evening meal. Husband had a grill dish, which was fine. I had fish and chips. When it arrived, it appeared very greasy. Very darkly coloured batter and chips. None of it was fresh. Looked like chips were possible left over jacket potatoes, fried. Not good for just under £16.

I met a friend here for lunch and, with neither of us being from the area, didn’t know what to expect. The pub is in a beautiful setting and we chose to sit on the shaded terrace overlooking the garden. The staff made us very...

We have always enjoyed the lovely pub garden and walk down to foxton locks. Today we stopped by the coffee shop, lovely home made food, great coffee, staff couldn’t do enough. Well done to the owners who clearly put a lot of hard work into...

After buying some eggs and bread from a very friendly couple in the tea room we walked into the pub for a drink.As we approached the bar the bar lady’s first words were “ can you go to the other bar as i am on...

Nice pub with lovely outside space. Person taking the order was offhand and certainly customer unfriendly. Verging on rude. Ordered meals and drinks and just as I finished paying asked her to change one of the meal's for a chicken salad. NO was the reply,...

Fabulous food with good choice, amazing view in the garden will definitely be coming here again Thankyou

Whilst waiting to take on the Foxton Locks, we met fellow narrow boat cruisers. who recommended the Black Horse for good food and value for money. On arriving, we received a warm welcome congratulating us on arriving 3 minutes before Happy Hour finished at 6pm!...

Worst food I have been served in a very long time ,the fish and chips came with black soggy chips ,the fish was quite heavily battered and just about edible,mushy peas were cold. Nobody asked if food ok,I paid and nobody said a word about...

We were on a narrowboat and stopped here for an evening meal. Friendly welcoming staff. Good food and a lovely pub just a short walk from the canal. Also dog friendly

Looked at the menu online but turned out it’s not the same Asked if I could have steak ..no was the answer because the oven is broken .. had gammon instead , it was ok nothing special , egg was way overcooked, Wasn’t once asked...

Dropped in for Sunday lunch after a walk around the locks and Gumley. The sunday roasts were excellant, lovely service, great beer, sensible prices. Highly recommended. Will certainly visit again

Visited the pub yesterday and sat in the garden area which turned out to be the best bit. Ordered a burger and chips and a grilled chicken salad. Both meals were very disappointing to say the least. The burger was small and dry being overcooked...

I visited my daughter and son-in-law last week and at my request they had booked a table for us at the Black Horse on Saturday evening at 6 o’clock. We arrived just before 6 pm and all four of us stood in the bar where...

Absolutely loved our experience here...just got back and had to do a review right away. The atmosphere is so nice, relaxed and welcoming, every staff member we encountered was polite and so friendly. The food was perfect, the chips were gorgeous. And brownie with custard...

Had an evening meal on a week night. Dining area was fairly quiet and nicely and cosy. Service was friendly and attentive. Food excellent! Chips lovely and recommend ribs. Good selection of drinks at bar.

Lovely Saturday evening meal spicy tomato soup followed by Cromer dressed crab. Excellent service and tip top ale with dogs been fussed made for a excellent night

We used to go to the Black Horse up until a couple of years ago...lockdown etc kept us in. However we went today on spec and we're amazed by the changes. So bright and clean and very welcoming. We found the menu to be very...

We have eaten here twice this week and had the Christmas menu both times. All three courses were very good, and the staff were very friendly. The 3 course festive menu was value for money. Recommended.

Great all round. Food and atmosphere were highly enjoyable. Would recommend to all our friends. Can't wait to go back again.

Unfortunately this was only open for 2 days of stay and it was table service, but if you were in the garden you got forgotten, then place closed due to covid

What a wonderful surprise to be greeted by a friendly and welcoming landlady …. and choosing a table by a glowing real fire! Perfect on a wet and windy December day ! The food we chose was excellent…. well presented, very tasty and filling 😀...

We hired a narrowboat from Market Harborough and moored for the night at Foxton road swing bridge. A short walk and we arrived at the Black Horse and what a find. Welcoming locals, great selection of beers and absolutely fantastic food. However, what makes this...

Absolutely delicious food. Great service. Every whim catered for. Highly recommend. Beautiful setting.

Annual meal out for 15 of us and felt like normal service had resumed , were well looked after, the food and beer very good and really had a great night, all served promptly and nothing too much trouble , thoroughly recommend. Thanks Claire and...

First time to visit today, lovely pub with excellent staff. A very varied menu with excellent food.Will definitely visit again and recommend to our friends. Well done Black Horse.

I took a group of 12 ladies today for lunch. Our first lunch since lockdown. We all thought our meals were excellent. They were hot, fresh and served in a courteous manner. Desserts all wonderful. Excellent value too. Hope to return soon

We went for lunch with my father, mother in law and wife and they couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly. Great service, environment and food. Thank you.

Had lunch with family Chicken gougens soaked in fat which covered the fries Ordered lattes with arrived Luke warm When I approached Anna ( member of staff ) was told lattes were not meant to be hot Had mine heated through in the microwave. Waited...

Stumbled on this Artisan Bakery quite by accident. The Stables Tearoom is a delight and the smell of baking bread was delicious. Lots to choose from, all freshly baked on the premises. It's right next door to the Black Horse where we had a fabulous...

Without doubt the best pub Sunday lunch ever.... Fresh cooked veg +roasties and beef sitting on top of a layer of mashed potato. Excellent range of puddings and very well priced (compared with our home area in Sussex) dog offered treats by staff and can...

We'd probably done half of our cirular walk from Mkt Harborough when we came into Foxton. We checked on Google maps if there was a pub nearby and it showed this lovely looking pub that had opening times down as noon till 10pm on a...

We stopped here for a quick drink last week and we are very glad we did. As we walked in, we were greeted by their friendly bar staff. We ordered our drinks and took a table outside on their terrace with nice views over the...

We visited both the pub and tearoom during our stay in Foxton and would highly recommend them. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and enjoyed some amazing home cooked food. We look forward to coming back again!

We've been twice this week, both times I had the pie of the day and they are fantastic. I can't think of a better pie anywhere, proper ones with bottoms, full of meat.

Fantastic food - friendly welcome We had 4 different meals and they were all fabulous but the pie was the best - huge, full of meat and delicious pastry (no soggy bottoms here!) Desserts were all homemade and very good too - apparently the custard...

I love the new cafe and tea rooms at the black horse. They bake their own bread and their cookies are the best I’ve ever had! Also good strong coffee!

We popped in for lunch yesterday and had a great meal. The place is welcoming and the food delicious. The service was spot on and friendly staff. Can recommend the sausage cob and chips, nachos (the portion size was huge) and sausage and mash. We...

This is a great looking pub in a great location and superb garden area to lounge away those sunny summer evenings, and only a very short stroll from the canal. I thought the food menu was quite extensive with some traditional pub fayre along with...

The pub looks attractive, has a good location and a nice garden and outside seating area by the canal. The food menu is quite limited but offers a reasonable choice of typical pub food. The food served is, however, just OK. The pub was not...

5pm on a Tuesday evening. Sat outside under the canopy. Lovely outlook and nice clean tables. Service was brilliant by each of the staff who served us. Food was plentiful. The Eton Mess was to die for honestly 👌. Huge portions of starters and dessert....

Meet up with some old friends what a great location with lovely views good selection of ales my friends had the beer battered cod and chips it was like moby dick whooping size of fish, I had the ribs with home made BBQ sauce it...

Pre booked an outside table - on arrival wasn’t booked as outside but they found one for us. Initially great service and food was lovely. After main course was delivered we were not offered drink replenishments. We asked for pudding menu. This was left on...

This venue was perfect place for holding a family event. The view is lovely with capacity for outside or inside. The food was all home baking and very delicious. They were very helpful and able to tailor the food to suit our taste and needs....

Sorry did not eat here but a good friendly pub with the dog made to feel at ease. Definitely recommend it

With the Takeaway menu starting this week at the Black Horse we were asked by Claire to do a trial so she could check the card machine worked (off site) for payment and the food was still hot etc...... We were not disappointed, the food...

First of all I want to congratulate the team at the Black Horse for putting great measures in place to help keep everyone as safe as possible in these difficult times. Hand sanitisers everywhere; tables socially distanced really well and many other measures, which made...

From the outside the pud looks very inviting, however, on entry we were not asked who we were (despite having booked), we were shown to a variety of tables and asked to choose where we wanted.We asked what wines were available, only to be told red or white! Eventually we had a choice of 2 reds which were adequate. The steaks we ordered were of poor quality ( tough and full of gristle) and the chips were undercooked.One meal was not edible.

Sadly well under par, service poor, food, very poor. 1 course on a Wednesday night which got spat into a napkin, 2 pints each, £45... , supposed to be eat out to help out cheap night. Sirloin steak could not be chewed or swallowed, wedges were full of fat and tasted fishy, all cut to different sizes so the small ones were burnt and the big ones crunchy. No salt, pepper, vinegar and nobody to speak to, ordered drinks before dinner and they arrived after we'd finished. We won't be back.

Would not go to this pub as the owner is rude. Me and my friend walked past the pub whilst it was in lockdown and asked to sit on a bench outside the pub and eat our lunch, the owner was very abrupt and said that she would charge us to sit there and said there was a public bench further up the road. Not very welcoming and the pub was closed anyway so I didnt see the problem.

Visited here for a family breakfast - food was really good and the staff were friendly and welcoming

This is a hidden gem been here twice now the food was lovely only down side no jacket potatoes which I had before were lovely had a panini instead was really nice definitely go again

Visited here 2 days running.....wed/thurs.....nice atmosphere with staff warm and friendly....nice pint of London pride....nice beef and ale pie on wed night and rump steak on Thursday...well worth a try.....

we came in for an early dinner while walking from MH to foxton locks. as veggies we found the menu a little limited, but the veggie burger was actually pretty tasty and huge. We loved the welcome, the number of dogs, and the friendly patrons.

Went here for works xmas do and the food/service was excellent! Better than others by far. Staff are very attentive and always on hand to help. Would definitely recommend.

We called in to the 'Stables' tea room next to the Black Horse after a recommendation and what a find. Apparently on Tuesdays there is a special offer on scones and coffee.So undecided what to eat when we entered we opted for the handmade scones with jam and cream and they were delicious. The ladies taking orders were pleasant and helpful and we recommend you give it a try when in the Foxton area; so we cannot wait for our second visit to this little gem.

We popped in for a quick drink on the way to our holiday accommodation. We ordered drinks and chips. Drinks good and chips were great. The kids really enjoyed them. The place had a relaxed atmosphere and was well decorated. Staff friendly and helpful.

We didn’t eat here, just had a drink after a long walk. It was well located and welcoming and clean with some free tapas things on the bar....yum! They may not be regular. I would recommend the walk and pint.?

The special for the evening were pies - Pork and Stilton & Lamb and Ham. We had Lamb pie...it was absolutely tastless! We also chose the vegetarian 4 bean Chili Con Carne with Nachos - which was really uninspiring! The service got slower as the restaurant got busier.This restaurant has a lovely position near to the canal with tables in the garden but the food wasn’t good.

My friend and I visited the Black Horse Foxton after some local shopping in Market Harborough yesterday. We arrived at 2 pm and were quickly accomodated for lunch.We both ordered a Beef Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. Great flavours, plenty on the plates and veg al dente.A very tasty meal thoroughly enjoyed by both of us.The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Main meal was so filling neither of us could comfortably manage a dessert, and I love dessert. Well done, we will vist again and tell our friends.

The location is really nice and the pub has a pleasant welcoming feel about it. Dogs are allowed and the food is nice.

Went to the black horse cafe, service even though weather was awful was very good , lovely meal will defo go back thankyou ladies,for you're hospitality, my friend and I had a good catch up, staff were very accomadating ,

We called in for lunch after visiting the Locks. We had the special of the day and the granddaughters chose from the children’s menu

Popped into The Black Horse when visiting the locks. It was calmer than those pubs right by the locks and that was certainly appealing. It was Sunday but not fancying a full lunch we had meat cobs and chips which were lovely. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and we would definitely return if in the area.

Nice enough pub with real beer, not just lager.

After a walk from Gumley to Foxton with friends we stopped here for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. We chose from the lunchtime menu, 1 course £6.95 or 2 courses for £7.95. It was broccoli and Stilton soup to start, served with warm bread, the soup was delicious, you could smell the Stilton as soon as it was put on the table. Mains was a choice of cheese omelette, scampi and chips or chicken and mushroom pie.

O dear Sunday lunch has not changed from last visit. Veg under cooked and 2 small bowls for 5, they did bring 2 more.

Visited The Black Horse today with 10 other ladies for lunch. The food and service was very good indeed. Excellent value for money £7.95 for 2 courses. Food was freshly made and served piping hot - we couldn't ask for any more.

I’ve had bad options for vege roast , but this was the worst ! Roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding does not represent a “ veggie roast “ I expected some kind of meat alternative !! But apparently a veggie roast means a ‘ roast without meat !! ‘ As I was told by the manager, as she pointing to the menu ‘ Veggie roast ‘ without any kind of apology. As this was only a pound cheaper than the meat version ! I thought £8 :95 was a little excessive for a couple of roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding !!!

As a villager I can say that it’s great to have Claire and Dan running the pub. The food and service is great and the music nights are great fun! Having seen some of the negative reviews in the past it’s so good to see my local going from strength to strength.

Good value for money 3 course lunch for £10 served by friendly staff pub very clean and comfortable with first class views over the local countryside look forward to the summer to sit outside in the garden

We had a warm welcome as we arrived in the pub and the staff were lovely throughout the meal. The food was excellent as well. The fact that puddings were only an additional £1 on top of a main was amazing value. Dog friendly as well!

First visit to The Black Horse in more than two years and am happy to report we thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The conservatory has stunning views over Foxton/Langton Fields (make the most of it before the housing estates arrive). Service was efficient while more importantly the food was absolutely top notch Sunday dinner. I went for Salmon with Hollandaise sauce, new potatoes and veg. My wife had Roast Beef…the Yorkshires were big enough to use as a sleeping bag. The kids both had beef burgers and am pleased to say the chef made them especially, even though they were not on the menu. I understand The Black Horse is under new ownership, whomever it is, they are doing a good job. We’ll be back.

Recently redecorated, attractive interiors. There's always a warm welcome and the food's good pub grub. Have eaten here several times, in small and large groups and service is always with a smile and food is hot and well presented. Can't believe the value for money - we are so lucky have to The Black Horse in Foxton!

Very nice place, the meal would of been 100% but the vegetable’s needed to be cooked a bit longer and in a bigger dish. Beef was lovely and tender, could of done with a gravy boat.

We had an amazing meal tonight for my husbands 50th Birthday!!!! Best carbonara I’ve ever tasted!!!!! Thanks so much for a great evening & wonderful meal! X

We popped into The Black Horse for a spontaneous Sunday Lunch last weekend and what a very pleasant surprise it was! A very warm welcome, a choice of great roasts and a room with a beautiful view over the countryside. We will definitely be returning!

We dropped in to the Black Horse tonight to sample the fayre being offered by the new management; it was a delight.... Fab warm welcome and a very friendly feel to the pub. We felt very welcome from the minute we walked through the door. It was Pie NIght and we sampled the Lamb and Mint “Home made” pie... A previous reviewer said the Pie is “Historic” and I absolutely agree; full of homemade flavour and full of great quality ingredients... We will be going back very soon and that’s for sure... Good Luck to Daniel and Claire, a lovely couple and I am sure they will do very well at the Black Horse..

The best ever Sunday Lunch with very friendly service and a great view. Will definitely be back soon

Just been for first meal under the new management. Wow! Had the steak and ale pie which Michael Winner would have described as “Historic “. The new decor is perfect, the welcome friendly and the owners and staff just make you feel so welcome. Great food at very reasonable price. We will be regular visitors. Nort sure why I’m posting this as I don’t want to be turned away as it gets too popular!!

Called in today for lunch for first time since new landlady and husband took over . Had very nice meals . Liver and onion gravy and mash and veg { lovely] , fish and chips and ham egg and chips both meals very good . Nice light dining even on dull day , friendly staff . Prices very reasonable . Will visit again . Steve Richardson Market Harborough

Under new management, we had warm welcoming from the ladies we had a amazing sunday lunch, it was only £9.95 and there cook till 6pm and dogs welcome to.

A traditional looking pub in this small village just a few yards up the hill from the canal, there is a good sized garden to one side as well as a pleasant terrace overlooking the garden. A large “Texas Steakhouse” sign outside though started alarm bells ringing, but as there did not appear to be anything else in the immediate vicinity we carried on in. The rear room is very contemporary in style, not at all what one would expect to find in an old village inn, and consisted of sanded wooden boards on the floor, grey paintwork on the walls, grey padded bench seating around the perimeter with a number of vibrant green scatter cushions, and, in places, wallpaper that had been printed to look like grey brickwork.

Very Disappointed, visited at the weekend. Firstly it's moved into the Black Horse Pub, no where does the advertising or signage state this & only found it by the big sign in the garden & van parked in the front on our way out of the village.