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***UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT*** The Black Horse Inn is a hidden Cotswold gem. It is still a real pub not a restaurant in the country. Customers are always welcome for just a drink and a chat with our locals. Our food is all home made from locally sourced ingredients. We prepare the food in small batches to ensure that quality is kept high. This does mean that some popular dishes may not be available during busy periods while we cook some more. Our meals are wholesome pub fare and we are renowned for our hearty portions. Our traditional Sunday lunches are very popular and advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you soon, Black Horse Team
PRICE RANGE
$11 - $19
Special Diets
Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly, Family style
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Reviewed April 12, 2023 via mobile

A fantastic local village pub in Cranham. Whenever I pay a visit I am struck by the warm welcome by owners David and Julie. The food is fantastic and a great range of ales available. I feel the need to add this review as I...was also present when a previous reviewer arrived too late for food and felt this was reason enough to leave a poor review. Sour grapes from this person, who despite being treated with courtesy has attempted to leave an unfair review. Keep doing what you're doing so well please Black HorseMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 11, 2023

I too was sat at the bar when the Negative poster “RT” asked for a Menu and was told Food had finished. Perhaps the reply that Food had Finished had caused him to “take the hump”. I personally eat at this establishment 2 Lunchtimes a...week having used it frequently until David and Julie decided to lease the business out about 2010? When I realised they'd taken over the reins again last year I was back like a shot, in the knowledge that I could enjoy good Ale and superb Homemade Food (and sometimes endure the Landlords “corny jokes”). This is the first bad Report I’ve come across either verbally or on a website. I personally will continue to use The Black Horse until at least the time it sadly passes ownership later in the year. At which time I will wish David and Julie a very well deserved Happy Retirement!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 10, 2023

I was at the bar when the previous reviewer came in. My experience was different, it was very busy at Easter & my Guinness & ale pie was great. The dry humoured person had agreed to do two large groups after the cut off 2pm,...then he walked in and was told no. This is a very good country pub with ales. If you are in a bad mood don't come in.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 8, 2023

Very slow service at the bar and when it eventually became my turn I asked for a menu. Yhis was at approximately 2:20pm. The man behind the bar (Landlord?) laughed and said "we're not doing lunch anymore". Minutes earlier he had been discussing food orders...with those ahead of me There are many ways he could have handled this. Most obviously, "I'm so sorry we stop Don't go here! So many good pubs in the area: The Falcon in Painsiwck is great and the Royal William on the main A46 a few minutes away is helpful and polite with food all day.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed November 6, 2022 via mobile

lovely food, lovely staff, lovely beer, lovely pub, lovely price, lovely area, recommend without doubt, loved it

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 23, 2022 via mobile

Visited for my Dads 70th Birthday, helpful, friendly staff, lovely freshly cooked homemade food. Highly recommend, thank you.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 5, 2022 via mobile

A wonderful pub with proper grub. We stayed in the village and had two evenings at the pub. Friday night was all about the food, the locals and the dogs. A great evening and a warm welcome. Saturday night the fire was lit and the...beers were flowing. Well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed March 17, 2022 via mobile

Such a lovely pub/restaurant. What a friendly welcome too. We were staying in the village and decided to have a night ‘at the local’. What a find. Brilliant local people and fabulous food and beverages. We had a Guinness and ale pie and Lamb Chops....All freshly made and all local. Special mention to David and Helen who welcomed us and treated us like kings the whole evening. Support this business, it’s all good.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 28, 2022 via mobile

Roaring log fire, an amazing meal and a warm welcome. The Black Horse Inn has a broad menu that caters for different tastes, we opted for beautiful ham egg and Chips and tender beef and Guinness pie. Really tasty... we will be back

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed January 22, 2022

should you fancy great walks in a beautiful place and a typical traditional Cotswold pub this is the place! everyone's food looked terrific - landlord very very friendly and doing a great job in what has been trying times - no vegan choices but not...a problem for us - veggie choices and fantastic faggots and chips-,very friendly for dog walkersMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 5, 2021

Phoned yesterday after a very cold dog walk.told to come straight along. Had beef and pork and opted for larger portions plus cauliflower cheese. As ever, our food was sublime, everything was perfect. I love the feel of this pub! Thankyou for making another perfect...Sunday.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed November 24, 2021

Called in on Sunday whilst out walking and we were met with a very warm welcome. The beer was excellent. We will be visiting again very soon

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 21, 2021

We called this morning to see if there was space for lunch and although they were fully booked they squeezed us in for an early lunch. It was well worth it. Everything was delicious, I had the roast pork and my partner the nut roast....Service was excellent and the atmosphere in the pub is lovely. Thank you!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 1, 2021

Visited again yesterday for Sunday lunch. We booked at 2.00pm as told they were busy earlier. Arrived at 1.50pm and it was extremely busy. Ordered our food and as there was a mix up had rather a long wait...the food especially the beef and pork...were outstanding! Veggies freshly cooked and plenty of lovely roasties. We have our gravy separately and that was delicious too. The Landlord came and apologised for delay, which was good of him... we will be up there soon again! Great country pub!More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed October 16, 2021

Visited this evening and we were very impressed with our meals. Everything was cooked well, with lovely fresh vegetables and extremely generous portion sizes. I had the faggots and my husband had the roast lamb. We were too full to eat puddings!

Date of visit: October 2021
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