Three Horseshoes in Peterborough

Could do better. Order was incorrectly delivered which necessitated two main courses being removed and returned 10 minutes later. The food was just warm. Portions were very modest. Roast pork was mostly unrendered pork fat. The two ice creams came in little cardboard tubs. My personal view: the menu flatters to deceive and is generally underwhelming. There are better Sunday lunches to be had in the area. But the local white white was good. Our parties returned home and made food as they were still hungry. Shan’t return here.

Good food just very small portions, also don't like that they add 10% service charge to the Bill, surely it's up to the customer how much to tip..

Absolutely crazy prices. Sunday roast only slightly above average and no way worth the £24.50 cost. £17 for a glass of wine and believe me that was far from the most expensive. £12 dessert which, along with the size of our main meal was miniscule. Well we did it but never again. So many more gorgeous places around.

Amazing meal! Went there to celebrate a special anniversary and the whole experience was exactly that, special. The food on offer is exceptional, the wine list well thought out (including a delightful local wine from a nearby vineyard) and we all had an amazing lunch. If you're anywhere near Colchester then it is well worth a visit.

Wonderful staff, excellent menu and a beautiful English Pub. Sunday Roast was superb. Good wine selection. This Antipodean will definitely return.

Fantastic establishment, great staff and food was outstanding

We had a lovely meal here in the lovely garden. It's a very smart pub with an elevated menu along with some pub classics. We had tiny babies with us and the staff were totally accommodating and friendly, thank you! I just wish we lived closer but it's a great half way meeting point off the A12 so we will be back.

Excellent food and friendly staff..

Best almond croissant I’ve ever had, and iced coffee is delicious. Highly recommend m.

Yum Delicious fresh food in great surroundings

One of the best pub dining experiences I have had. The food was lovely, the service was great and Toby the black labrador was a lovely addition!

Amazing dog friendly place! Delicious food and excellent service. Stylish, with several seating areas. Thank you! Highly recommended!

This place exceeded my expectations. The food was incredible, we went for a birthday meal on a Friday night the staff were welcoming and attentive from start to finish. The starters were amazing! We had recently been to the talbooth and I’d chosen a similar dish for my main meal (sea bass) and I have to say the 3 horseshoes version had much more flavour. The cocktails were awesome aswell, a brilliant meal I will have to go back to try their Sunday roast. Portion sizes were perfect too. Danielle was our waitress that evening and was helpful with my questions about the ingredients in the cocktails.

Extremely friendly and attentive staff & fabulous food ! Compliments to the Chef & the brigade. Will definitely be returning.

I'm definitely a foodie. I must admit I was not expecting this tongue teasing experience at all! I can recommend this place to eat. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They offer a menu that tickles the mind and the taste buds.

Lovely food, great service, fabulous loo

Fantastic food, great service and a lovely pub

Impeccable restaurant a real family atmosphere you wont find better food outside of London … standard of service today was sensational worst part of this for us is we didn’t realise this existed so close to our house will be going again very soon even just for the cocktails …. They are sensational real classy place that do it just right with a home feel !!!! A1

Dessert portion was very small for the amount we paid. Very disappointed. Not much choice for vegetarian. Had nut roast... nothing great.

Lovely welcome and great food really enjoyed our 1st visit we will be back!

Beautiful place, lovely staff, two wonderful dogs (a brucie bonus), very nice food and amazing garden area x

Just had my first taste of the garden menu for Fathers Day. Absolutely beautiful in a lovely sunny setting. Thank you.

I recently took my 95-year-old aunt, who has a very small appetite, out for a day. Wanting to make her feel special, I gently requested a traditional prawn cocktail as a starter for her. The man behind the bar, however, was quite arrogant and refused to accommodate us, claiming they didn't have the ingredients to make the sauce – a simple mix of tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and a squeeze of lemon?! It was a disappointing and shameful encounter. On the bright side, the other staff members were pleasant and courteous. Nevertheless, given this experience, I have decided that I will never return to that establishment.

Service is really good, atmosphere is good overall. Outside seating can be more comfortable for the price you pay. Food is presented in an elegant way, tasty but very small proportions for what you pay, its a matter of preference because the cost to make bigger portions is very minimal compared to the satisfaction of the clients. Desserts are just hugely overpriced for what you receive!

The best around Colchester. Also tr

Gorgeous little pub. Staff are super friendly and helpful, food is tasty, good drink selection and lovely large garden in the back. Plus it’s dog friendly! Definitely recommend a visit :)

Absolutely fantastic experience. We went for Sunday lunch and everything was perfect, the service was outstanding and our server recommended a few dishes without being pushy. He was knowledgeable about everything on the food and drinks menus and was exceptional polite and friendly. The food was amazing! We both had the beef roast and it was perfectly cooked with all the trimmings and so many flavours without being too overpowering. We had the petit fours to finish with coffee and the salted caramel fudge was the best sweet thing I've ever had. Extremely impressed by the three horseshoes.

The place to be if you want an amazing bacon sandwich +++

Outstanding in every way. Exceptional seasonal menu - everything was beyond delicious! Didn’t want it to end. Incredible service with a laid back, cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Nailed it.

The staff here are incredible, nothing is too much trouble. We eat here regularly and the food is never less than perfect. Would not hesitate to recommend, definitely worth a visit!

Awesome service and food, very accommodating and always a pleasure

Have been meeting here every 3 months with a group and they keep impressing me with their fantastic menu and service. Fantastic quality.

A great place out in the countryside. A small menu, but everything is cooked to perfection. The service is attentive but not intrusive. All in all, I couldn’t fault anything at all.

Delicious food, beautifully presented. Really lovely dining area and friendly staff. Toby the dog was a sweetie.

Delicious meal, very accommodating. Group of 9 but all timed perfectly. Staff were efficient and friendly. Lovely atmosphere (helped by Tilly and Toby).

Excellent roast dinner in a beautiful spot! Lovely staff also

Brilliant owners - welcoming, friendly and always accomodating. I've been here for business lunches a few times woth Right at Home and the food and service is always excellent. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and a beautiful interior with a fire, plus lovely outdoor space in the summer. Thanks for having us!

Excellent food, excellent service.

Five stars for The Three Horseshoes Pub! Their food is consistently of amazing quality, complemented by outstanding service every time I visit. The well-kept, beautiful garden adds to the charm of dining here, especially in the summer. A must-visit for anyone seeking great food in a lovely atmosphere.

It’s a really strange fascinating place. We enjoyed the building, nice country pub atmosphere, great service, although a little too formal for my taste. The food is a bit… pretentious. Maybe I’m just uncultured, but sous vide chicken breast is really bad. Horrible texture, zero flavour, the sear was I presume chicken skin? The traditional dishes I’m sure are a lot better, but not to justify their cost being higher than a good gastro. The desert menu I feel needs more of the classics. I loved the carrot cake (roll) tasted amazing, tiny portions. The pistachio ice cream, awful. I love pistachio ice cream, that was pure salt. Anyway, the rest of the experience was nice.

Coffee and pastries served outside are to die for!

Just stopped by for a quick drink and the staff were super friendly. Nice beer garden and very clean. 01/01/24 - My wife and I were going to pop to our local for a bit of New Year's Day lunch, but they decided not to open. So we called The Three Horseshoes to see if we could get a table for two, which they were able to squeeze us in. Well, all I can say is what a great decision to go, the food was outstanding and the staff were just as friendly and attentive as the last time we visited. If you are looking for a cosy country pub with a great menu and super service you need look no further. Although we managed to get a table today, I would recommend you book.

Love this place as it never disappoints!

We have been there twice now and the food and service on both occasions was outstanding. We will certainly be recommending it to others.

Brilliant 👏 fitted us in last minute too. The guys all said they had best Xmas burger ever and it was amazing. I had fish and chips the fish was beautiful and tasted so yummy. Great random find after a day out with friends.

Had a delicious dinner, and the service is friendly and attentive. We had our toddler daughter with us too and they were very accommodating.

Amazing little gem of a place. Such a cute family run establishment, all of the staff are so attentive and friendly. Makes you feel at home! We had a raspberry lemonade which was gorgeous!! Little nibble of sourdough and chilli butter, again amazing! The roast, amazing! I went for the beef and it was incredible. When you get cauliflower cheese on the plate without asking, that’s when you know it will be good! It was also my birthday and they bought me out a mini cake out. Can’t wait to return!! Cannot thank George enough for his attentiveness :)

Our first time here for a birthday celebration. The food was amazing and the service was superb. We were really well looked after by Sam and his mum and their dog Toby. Their detailed knowledge of the dishes and wines really helped when making our choices from the menu. Definitely coming back.

A warm welcome and lovely place to eat with excellent attentive staff however the portion sizes were too small. Food on the whole was tasty and beautifully presented, but just not enough of it and felt expensive for what you got.

We sat outside, with blankets, very snug. Tomato soup amazing as was our whole meal. Excellent service 👏

Busy pub/restaurant with well trained, friendly staff. Good cuisine from quality materials - short but excellent menu. Recommended. 9/11/23 Still just as good.

Fantastic experience for a family celebration, great host, beautiful building. Highly recommended!!

A group of four of us went for a Sunday roast and it was genuinely one of the best I’ve had! The fireplace was whirring inside to give the place a superb atmosphere, the service was excellent - better than most places these days, it was great value for money. You can’t go past the ragu mushroom for starters (chefs kiss), the chateaubriande for main and a wine to go with it from the gorgeous selection

Second visit for lunch. Both times we were blown away by the quality of the meal and service. The fish dishes are particularly amazing. Best restaurant in colchester by some margin. Looking forward to returning.

Lovely service for very friendly staff. The food was very tasty and a decent price!

For the money we paid, we thought the food was mediocre at best.

Food was lovely but portion sizes did not justify the price, especially £10 for a mouthful of cheese mousse.

Great place, great food and fantastic wine but plates could be a tiny bit bigger.

Absolutely fantastic service and great outdoor eating experience ,(weather helped) Highly recommend. We came back to try the coffee shop 2 days later and were also impressed. Thankyou...

Sat outside the coffee shop and enjoyed a delightful cold drink whilst waiting for the breakdown recovery. The lady served us whilst chatting and making us feel welcome. Even came out and offered us iced water to keep us cooled off down. Beautiful gardens and hope to return for a proper meal as looked so inviting. Thank you for your kindness on what was an unlucky day for the auld motor.

I remember when it was one horseshoe!!!!

Lovely, old English pub. Exposed beams, low ceilings (mind your head) but all adds to the atmosphere. Food was very good with some unusual tweeks to the dishes that made them all the more interesting and delicious. Service was excellent 👌 and friendly.

Nice place nice food let down by quite a rude waitress

Fantastic little spot, with amazing food and a lovely beer garden. Really friendly owners and staff too.

Great food in a lovely setting. Very nice garden area also. Service was excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly. They gave us a table with easy step free access as we had an elderly lady with us.

Lovely place great service and fantastic food.

Definitely fine dining food and very professional and friendly staff.

Friendly staff and vary good food

Fabulous meal and service, very lovely lunch!

A lovely warm welcome. The staff are cheerful, friendly and very accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious. My partner was particularly happy with the great selection of lagers.

Very, very nice. Loved the food, loved the staff, love the building and the dog.

So pleased to be living in a village with a decent pub! Prices are on the dear side but the presentation and food are exquisite. Perfect for a fancy night out and lovely, cosy atmosphere.

We came as a family for lunch with our dog. All of us loved it, though our dog did not get to try the truly excellent food. Pleasant service, for me as the driver decent (very) low alcohol beer. We will return.

Previously had croissants in the little shed next to the pub. The hot chocolate and croissants is very good. Have not tried the food at the pub.

Had a fabulous lunch here today, had the cod in chicken butter which was so delicious I had to ask for more sauce as it tasted sooo good!!! Very friendly people that work there, really enjoyed the whole experience

Fine. Lovely food . Well cooked , nicely presented and pleasing to the eye. Wine and beer selection is on a par with the food. Staff and service are pleasant and professional. My one and only observation is the single door at the main entrance . A busy thoroughfare ( in and out and for the loos) The spring in the top door mech is faulty and consequently the door was slamming shut when used. We were seated at it ! Slam,slam,slam,slam,slam,slam,slam! Not enough to put me off going again,but an area that I would ask not to sit at.

We called in here on a Thursday midday. The staff were fantastic, they found us a table and welcomed our dog. The service was friendly and first rate and our meals were stunning and beautifully presented.

Great family owned gastro pub. Limited but imaginative menu, but with all meals prepared from scratch to order this is logical. Always well presented and cooked to a high standard. Superb service. We are now regulars here.

Best food I've ever had from anywhere thoroughly enjoyed it had the chicken it was juicy and suculant through out and even my uncle who thinks he is a wine expert ate every bit of his dinner lovely environment and well trained staff

Delicious lunch , great surroundings

Some of the best food we have eaten in long time topped off by great service and a lovely environment. Highly recommended.

Shocking service A Pint of Cokacola and ice accidentally spilled all over me Weak apologies and JUST paper towel “Action” Told It will dry out ok Uncomfortable meal ( due to Coke wetness ). Proprietor I think embarrassed..? No offer of dry cleaning etc No reduction or complementary drinks JUST A PLUS 10% SERVICE CHARGE… Uncomfortable situation, With just “ see you later” Upon departure I certainly don’t think you will

Today my friend and I were looking forward to her birthday celebration lunch at this 'pub' We researched the lunch menu which was on line, and were looking forward to our cold plate. However we were told it finished yesterday even though it is still on the on-line menu this evening, We were advised to have a sandwich with fries which would be ok for what we wanted.. OMG! It was the greasiest heaviest plate of "food" I have ever been persuaded for a substitute, We couldn't finish it, most unusual for us. Why do pubs not keep to their advertised promises and serve lighter lunches, we don't all want a heavy/fatty carb-filled meal. So we were charged £60 for 2 sandwiches, a couple of drinks and a bottle of water and to add insult to injury a "discretionary" 10% service charge. Won't go there again.

Great find, lost in the country roads when we stumbled upon this place, we weren't booked, but the owner accommodated us at short notice, great food ,service & staff

Just came across the pub by chance after a morning of Paddleboarding on the STOUR and had a plowman’s meal each. Very good service, delicious lunch with really pleasant staff. We are definitely coming back very impressed 😁👍

What a wonderful place, well needed in the area. Food incredible with a lovely family feel... will be going back for pastries and coffee Saturday! x

Lovely pub, friendly family run, food is really good and they do a fantastic pint of stout

Delicious meal and great atmosphere. Lovely personal touches. It was my birthday and they brought out a birthday desert. Xx

Amazing pub located in beautiful little village. Top food and the hospitality is welcoming and professional. Highly recommended

Truly fantastic food and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large, chaotic party. They couldn't have been more competent, warm, welcoming and good humoured.

An amazing night with my family for my wife's birthday. The food was amazing and the service was excellent we most certainly will be dining there again. Thanks for making our night so special.

Excellent service from very nice people, great food as well, different and far better than chain pubs. Many more meals to come.

Fantastic meal at The Three Horseshoes this evening for my birthday. Made me feel very special. Excellent service with a personal touch. They have a passion for their cuisine and their patrons, absolutely 10 out of 10. Best meal out I’ve had in ages! We will return for husbands birthday in August!

Great venue, very friendly staff and lovely food. Dog friendly too!

Excellent food and charming service. Probably one of the best gastro pubs we've ever been to.

Amazing food prepared to a high standard. Fantastic service. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely meal with my parents this evening at The Three Horseshoes. Outstanding service and food served to a high standard. We would highly recommend here for a meal out with family and friends.

What a great place. Extensive drink menu. Super food, generous portions and a really nice family run place

Excellent meal. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would come again

Just got back from my bicycle ride, my friend & I stopped here for a bit of carrot cake & coffee. Lots of comfy seating outside which was nice 👍🏻 The carrot cake was amazing, we will definitely be stopping here again for some more cake - 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐