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   Cosmic

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Excellent food, we had roast beef and lamb best meat we’ve ever had

   The black horseResponded 1 day agoHello Cosmic, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on these kind comments to all involved. Josh

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   FamilyC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Another lovely evening with great service and lovely food 😁

   The black horseResponded 1 day agoThank you for taking the time to leave us a review we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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   AdyC

   Oxford

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 June 2022

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   Evening menu is a little limited but the quality of the food is very good.We had 5 different main meals,this is NOT your normal pub grub as the price reflects the quality.Would definitely recommend and will return.

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   KenT

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 June 2022

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   Due to the weather we actually ate inside, food was excellent as was the Tribute beer and Sauvignon wine. Service very good.

   The black horseResponded 1 day agoHello Ken T, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Josh

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   SallyT

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 June 2022

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   This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful desserts. I highly recommend to everyone! I will be returning. Gem!

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   JackieC

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 May 2022

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   Found that the menu was very limiting and the food very expensive for what it was

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   StephenF

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 May 2022

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   Would have been nice to be told we were the very last diners & they shut at 5.00. Whrn we arrived the chef was eating on an adjacent table 4.45. Having completed our main meal everybody had disappeared. No desert eas offered.

   The black horseResponded on 5 June 2022Thanks for the feedback Stephen. I would like to point out that our FOOD service on Sundays is 12 till 5 as detailed on Open Table's booking portal which you booked through. The pub itself is not closed at 5 and is open till 11, which obviously provides plenty of time for you to enjoy your meal. You were in fact offered deserts, which you declined. The sign of a chef eating his own food usually reassures me as it proves that the food must be pretty good. They do need to eat at some point too.

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   IanR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 May 2022

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   Freshly cooked and well presented, coped with allergy requests without any problem. Starters (fennel salad and beetroot/gnocchi) were excellent We both had fish which was chunky fillets, well cooked and very tasty Wouldn't hesitate to go back again

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   ChrisF

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 May 2022

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   We were disappointed with the limited choice of Main Dishes on the Menu. However the food we chose, Fish & Chips was good, although they were stingey with the number of chips served under the fish portion. The welcome was good, service good and the front of house attention was excellent.

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    AshleyH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2022

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    The Sunday lunch is expensive but very good quality. We were disappointed that the beef had run out, but we did book very late, 4.30pm, just 30 minutes before service ended

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    Goldie

    Birmingham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    Food some meals small for the price. Waited quite a while for the food

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    Greg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Fantastic pub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    NeilP

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    One of the best in West Oxfordshire for the standard of cooking. Deservedly building a fine reputation.

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    Cotswoldpa

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    The food is good but overpriced considering the overall ambiance of the place. If you want to charge top gastro pub prices you need to ensure the environment is better aesthetically and the ambiance is less rustic.

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    iliasM

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    Very good food at lunchtime, the fish and chips were great. Service excellent. Quiet and most enjoyable

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    JeremyR

    Berkshire

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    Enjoyed the IPA beer while it lasted …. but having two out of three tap beers run out is rubbish. Burgers were fab. Pork chop great but hugely overpriced - £24 for a good chop, a couple of new potatoes and some burnt leaf is outrageous. Ambience lively, staff excellent.

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    Emma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Really delicious roast dinner. Beef was cooked perfectly, and the meat wasn’t fatty at all. Vegetables all cooked beautifully and very flavourful. Excellent Yorkshire pudding. Sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Lovely pub with very pleasant atmosphere and staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Also very accommodating of the pram. Highly recommend.

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    Suebaz

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 April 2022

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    Excellent roast and desserts, can’t recommend enough. Really looking forward to revisiting some time. Staff were really attentive and made us very welcome.

    The black horseResponded on 20 April 2022Hello Sue, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to your future visits, Josh

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    Imran

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 April 2022

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    The pub is lovely and the setting beautiful. The thing that let the occasion down was the service. It was pretty quiet with only us (party of 4) and one other couple for lunch. Our waitress was very clearly new and didn’t know the menu or the answers to some of our queries. Not an issue at all as everyone needs to start somewhere but what was disappointing was the seemingly blasé behaviour of the manager who just left her to flounder and then shouted answers to our questions in a frustrated tone. Example, we clearly had young children and we had to prompt our waitress to find a children’s menu. Next, the chef proceeded to appear from the kitchen and have have an inappropriate and loud discussion with blasé manager. The final act was what looked like an all hands staff meeting in the bar when there were customers waiting. On the positives, I couldn’t fault the food which was great and plentiful. I would recommend the pub, but the staff (management in particular) need to professionalise their behaviour.

    The black horseResponded on 9 April 2022Hello Imran, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to address the issues you have raised, I can only apologise that the tone of conversation was misconstrued. Emily is an excellent waitress in training and and asset to our team. Thank you for highlighting your concerns and we will look to rectify them in future. Josh

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    NeilP

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2022

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    Quality of cooking and service especially good. Prices are a little on the high side though not extortionate. We were sitting close to the public bar which was not ideal as noise levels rather high. Nevertheless, a very good culinary experience. The fish of the day, stone bass, was cooked to perfection.

    The black horseResponded on 7 April 2022Hello Neil, Thank you for your kind words, I will pass on your feedback to all involved. We look forward to seeing you soon. Josh

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    RebeccaC

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2022

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    Lovely cosy pub, beautiful building. Menu fairly limited but our choices were good. The only thing was there was no vegetarian option on the mains. I did ask and was told they could do one of the starters as a main veggie option which was fine but I just feel in this day and age they should have at least one veggie and vegan option for a main meal. However, we really enjoyed our food and the waitress was delightful. I would definitely come back.

    The black horseResponded on 4 April 2022Hello Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to all involved. I will pass on your feedback to our chef regarding vegetarian options. We look forward to your future visits. Josh

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    JohanneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

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    A great find! We will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

    The black horseResponded on 3 April 2022Hello Johanne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us review, I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to all involved. Josh

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    MarianC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2022

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    Lovely food and great service. Lovely atmosphere amongst the staff and customers.

    The black horseResponded on 2 April 2022Hello Marian, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be passing on your feedback to all involved, we look forward to your future visits. Josh

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    PeterC

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2022

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    We found ourselves in a very smal corner with a table for two and it was very noisy in the bar area. We want to make it a good local for ourselves but food prices too high for a limited menu as there was no 'Special board'.

    The black horseResponded on 2 April 2022Hello Peter, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Unfortunately due to the layout of the business most of our restaurant and bar area is open plan. Due to our ever menu constantly changing we don't currently have a specials board. I hope this doesn't put you off returning in future. Josh

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    eddiner

    Oxford

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2022

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    Steak night. Greats steaks, nice wine, good value. Would recommend the cheese board as well.

    The black horseResponded on 1 April 2022Hello Ed, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to all involved. We look forward to your future visits. Josh

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    Leahy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    very helpful waitresses, and the food was delicious, perfect for mothers day lunch

    The black horseResponded on 2 April 2022Hello Leahy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Josh

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    Campermad

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 March 2022

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    Great gastropub on steak night. Good quality rump steak. Very accomodating staff especially with our little dog. Good ambience. Would definitely recommend.

    The black horseResponded on 26 March 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm glad to see you enjoyed yourself, we look forward to seeing you soon. Josh

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    KarenB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 March 2022

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    quality of food was excellent. house wine was very good. service friendly . the only let down was the size of the pudding for the price( but maybe thats because i'm I northerner)

    The black horseResponded on 27 March 2022Hello Karen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm sorry that you felt that the dessert was not to the size that you expected. I will have a discussion with the chef regarding desserts, it pleases me to see that you loved our food. We hope to see you again in future. Josh

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    KateB

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2022

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    My husband and I went for a meal for his birthday and would definitely go back again despite it being an hour from home. I am vegan and gluten intolerant but was made the most amazing butternut squash risotto, we were also given a vegan and gluten free dessert on the house, it was delicious. The staff were all really friendly and very welcoming

    The black horseResponded on 11 March 2022Hello Kate, Thank you for taking the time to leave us review. We strive to give a 5* experience to all of our guests I I will be sure to pass on the kind words to chef and all those involved. We look forward to seeing you again in future. Josh

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    PaulW

    Surrey

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2022

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    We had a warm welcome and, although early, were shown to our table. Our waitress was very friendly and professional and immediately got water and a biscuit for our dog. The food was absolutely delicious and portions were a good size too! Really enjoyed our visit and would definitely go again when in the area.

    The black horseResponded on 10 March 2022Hello Paul, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to all those involved. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Josh

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    Declan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2022

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    Lovely place with great food and a great bar/pub area! Would highly recommend

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    Jensy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2022

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    Excellent food & helpful friendly staff - will definitely be going back!

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    MargaretM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2022

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    This lunchtime experience with my family was perfect in every way. The staff were pleasant and very attentive. Good food and good company is all you need on a Sunday lunchtime.

    The black horseResponded on 23 February 2022Hello Margret, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to all involved. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Josh

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    Blueeyes

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2022

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    Friendly staff but food expensive for what it was. Presentation good but main was barely warm.

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    GEORGEB

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2022

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    A lovely pub. Great ambience with lovely friendly staff. However when it came to food, there was little choice , it too long to come and the serving size small. The Burgers were overcooked and the curry was bland.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hong Kong

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2022

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    Family dinner. Good.

    The black horseResponded on 31 January 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to your future visits. Josh

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2022

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    Pheasant starter was completely raw and waiter attempted to tell us that’s how it’s served, needless to say we didn’t wait for it to be recooked! Prawn starter was good, Mac & Cheese came straight from the microwave. Roast beef was good, Roast pork was poor and the kids burgers where not great. Service was ok, atmosphere was great. Just need to sort kitchen to justify the price range .

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    Boomz

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2022

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    The pub is very quaint and cozy with a nice atmosphere. I found the Sunday lunch not great value for money. The lamb was fatty and beef was underdone whoever the sides were excellent. The service was good and maybe exploring other parts of the menu will give us a better experience.

    The black horseResponded on 13 January 2022Hello Boomz, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will pass on your feedback to chef regarding the Sunday meats, we do have lots of positive feedback from most guest regarding the quality of meats we source locally. We are more than happy to cook your beef further on future visits upon request otherwise we serve our beef rare as standard. We look forward to your future visits. Kind Regards, Josh

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    AEG1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2022

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    We had a good evening at the Black Horse. Food was delicious and well cooked, service was friendly and attentive. My only comment is value..£16 for a good pub burger is expensive. The chicken breast / pasta plate was small, and the choc fondant small for £8 although both delicious. I think the prices could come down £2-3 on mains to make this an all round 5 star review.

    The black horseResponded on 11 January 2022Hello AEG1, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We do regularly perform pricing surveys within the local competition to ensure our prices are in line with our competitors. We do strive to source our ingredients from the highest quality local competitors. I will pass on your feedback to chef. We look forward to seeing you soon! Josh

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    TristanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2022

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    Food was excellent, so was the service. Really nice pub. We were sat by the roaring fire 🔥 Wonderful evening

    The black horseResponded on 8 January 2022Hello Tristan, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will pass on the kind words to all involved and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Josh

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