The Black Horse

Me and my family went the other day and I can’t recommend the place enough. We will definitely be going back. The food was delicious and our waitress couldn’t do enough for us.

We didn't know the area but wanted something to eat. We googled Pubs near Atherstone and the Black Horse came up. When, we drove up I nearly drove on, as from the outside it didn't look too good. Boy am I glad we didn't. We were greeted in the car park by the Landlord and Landlady who were very friendly and informative, making us feel at home straight away. This place was amazing, a small restaurant laid up like a 5 star one would be. Then a cosy les formal Garden Room. The menu had a really good choice for a town centre pub. We both chose the Frank Parker's Sirloin steak, which we requested Blue. When the meals came they were beautifully presented and cooked to perfection and excellent quality. As were the accompanying vegetables For dessert my husband had Eton Mess and I had the Chefs Special of Salted Caramel Cheesecake, both of which were to die for. We are looking forward to eating here again and feel that it is well worth the nearly 80 miles round trip.

Just spent one of the best evenings of my life . Fantastic atmosphere in the pub. Never been on a karaoke before but ended up on the ???? twice and apologies to all who heard me. Food yet again first class and lots of it. Was here for a 21st birthday and enjoyed every minute. Congrats to the staff for making the place so welcoming and the chef for food which would put other outlets to shame . Thank you for a great time. My only regret is that we live to far away for this to be our local.

This pub definitely styles itself as a gastropub and going as holiday visitors with our two children, it would have been helpful to know that they have very little provision for children and the prices are pretty steep. We chose from the Bar Menu because the food on the a la carte menu looked very fancy and expensive and we were out with kids not on a date. For what it was, the food felt quite expensive. The pulled pork nachos were tasty enough though, and the chicken burger, using 2 deep fried chicken breasts on a brioche bun, was massive. No veg options with that though, just a huge portion of anaemic looking factory-made chips billed as "french fries". The children's option was sausage and chips. Full stop. My daughter enjoyed her 2 sausages though from the spongy texture and classic shape, they certainly were nothing fancier than something cheap from a supermarket. From the online pics and reviews, the proper gastropub options look good. And they do have a super outdoor area tucked away at the back. If we lived closer, I'd probably try them again for a date night, but I'd definitely not bring my children again!

We popped in for a Thursday evening drink and decided to get some food. Great menu with classics like steak and burgers and a good tapas selection. We both opted for the Bates' local burger with fries which was cooked to perfection. Good selection too of wines and beers and a choice of places to sit. The outside area is comfortable with sheltered space and we ate in the airy, relaxing garden room. Fantastic choice for a quiet meal for two, a family get together or a catch up with friends. Five stars.