The black horse

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   Isabelle

   Brisbane

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as always. My favourite place to eat in all of Oxfordshire
   

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   JULIA

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good venue. Plenty of choice as far as drinks were concerned. Pretty busy when we went, mainly due to a table of 15 eating alongside us! Roaring fires and excellent food. The service was good too. Would recommend booking. The car park was full of locals (great to see) and their 4x4's, so give yourself plenty of time as you'll probably have to park on the road - which is very dark in the winter months!
   

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   Jaqueline

   Essex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cannot fault it. From lovely, warm and friendly service to amazing food. Highly recommend it.
   

   The black horseResponded today

   Hi Jaqueline, Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and we cannot wait to welcome you back. I’ll be sure to pass on the lovely comments to the rest of the team!! Warm regards Luke Manager
   

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   Rich

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food from Specials board and Main menu. Service was unobtrusive but efficient. Busy Saturday evening with the bar full of locals. It's good to see a village pub being supported in this way.
   

   The black horseResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Rich, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food from both our Specials board and Main menu. It’s also great to know that our team provided efficient service while letting you relax and enjoy your evening. We love seeing the pub bustling with locals, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Luke Manager
   

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   Frances

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never been to The Black Horse and went on a recommendation from a friend. It was fab! The place, the food, the staff, all fantastic! So glad I have found the gem!
   

   The black horseResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Frances, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that your first visit to The Black Horse was such a great experience. It’s wonderful to hear that you loved the food, atmosphere, and service. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad you found our little gem! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, Luke Manager
   

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   Denise

   Oxford

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Unfortunately after being recommended to the Black Horse we were thoroughly disappointed. The fish and chips we ordered were not up to a good standard ie. the fish was plentiful and tasty but was let down by its accompaniments. The chips were stale and probably a day or two old and cooked too many times, giving them a stale taste. The mushy peas and tartare sauce were also deemed inedible by my friend. The deserts were just standard. We were also overcharged for the mains and one of the deserts … the fish & chips were priced at £18 and we were charged £19 and the lemon loaf was priced at £7 and we were charged £8. Overall not good pub grub and we won’t be recommending. Last but not least the host was very friendly and chatty so that was a plus.
   

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   David

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, excellent service. We were made to feel very welcome. The waitresses did everything they could to make our meal enjoyable. Will go back.
   

   The black horseResponded 4 days ago

   Dear David, Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and service and felt warmly welcomed. Our team works hard to ensure every guest has a great experience, so it’s wonderful to know the waitresses made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Luke Manager The Black Horse
   

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   Frederick

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant staff all in all a lovely evening with good food and wine
   

   The black horseResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Frederick, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely evening and enjoyed the food, wine, and service. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team—they’ll be thrilled to know they made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Luke Manager The Black Horse
   

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   Russell

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great staff, great atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend
   

   The black horseResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Russell, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service at The Black Horse. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Luke Manager
   

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    Margaret

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Black Horse in Standlake is one of the best pubs in our area. Good food, good service, great staff. What more would you need for a Sunday lunch in a lovely old building.
    

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