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The black horse, Standlake, Oxfordshire

The black horse

4.5
4.5
318 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
21:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem

The Black Horse pub in Standlake near Witney is a welcoming establishment, steeped in history
Historic Appeal: The Black Horse has been a pub since at least 1761, housed in a Grade II listed building dating back to the 16th century.
Traditional Charm: As a typical traditional English village pub, it retains much of its historic character.
Classically Trained Chefs: Enjoy a menu crafted by fantastic chefs, offering a range of beautifully prepared dishes.
The menu features locally sourced ingredients, ensuring freshness and supporting local producers.
We have a beautiful garden area perfect for al fresco dining or largeee private functions.
OpenTable Bookings: Reservations through OpenTable are accepted for food reservations only.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Lunch with Friends: A great spot for a casual lunch with friends.
Celebration Meals: Ideal for special occasions and celebrations.
Please call in and sample our fare.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Bar Mon, Tue 15:00–23:00 Wed–Sun 12:00–00:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01865 300307
  • Website
    http://www.theblackhorsestandlake.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Whiting
  • Location
    81 High Street, Standlake, Oxfordshire OX29 7RH
  • Area
    Witney
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Horse is a charming and welcoming spot known for its "amazing food" and "friendly staff." The Sunday roast is a standout, with guests praising it as "probably one of the best" they've had. The pub offers a warm, dog-friendly atmosphere, "great local atmosphere," and delightful garden seating.

318 Reviews

  1. Kate

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening. A warm greeting awaited us at this delightful country pub. The fire was lit and the place was buzzing. A lovely selection of food including some unusual specials. Our food arrived and it was all delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. All in all a lovely evening
    The black horseResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Kate, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your evening with us. We do feel very lucky to have such a stunning traditional Pub. I will be sure to pass on your compliments to the rest of the team and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards Luke Manager

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  2. Mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy pub on the edge of the Cotswolds. Well cooked and presented food, great friendly service. Nice wine list and a good range of real ales.

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  3. Helen

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pub, friendly staff and great food, delicious Sunday roast. Definitely worth a visit.

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  4. Paul

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had in years. Lovely building, staff and food. Will definitely return!
    The black horseResponded on 16 October 2024
    Hi Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, thrilled to hear you enjoyed your sunday lunch!!! We are very proud of our roasts and it's great to hear it went down so well. we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!! Best wishes Luke Manager

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  5. Gill

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Sunday lunch here. We had a friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Gluten free was not a problem. The team were efficient and timing was perfect. The ambience was great. Portions were great and yorkshires were huge! We enjoyed the selection of vegetables that came with it. The pudding selection was a little limited so some of us ended with ice cream but a nice choice of flavours so not really a problem. So nice we stayed here for hours!
    The black horseResponded on 16 October 2024
    Hi Gill, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable Sunday lunch with us. It's great to know that our team made you feel welcome and that we could easily accommodate gluten-free options. We're glad you enjoyed the generous portions, especially the Yorkshire puddings, and that the ambience made your visit even more pleasant. We appreciate your feedback on the pudding selection and will certainly take it into account for future improvements. It’s wonderful that you stayed with us for hours—we love when our guests feel right at home! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards Luke Manager

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  6. Richard

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great atmosphere I stay at the campsite near by and always go there when Iam there . Very happy customer

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  7. Tracey

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Sunday toast which was delicious! We had the lamb and beef, I am usually fussy about roasts as I live my own. But this was amazing. Dog friendly too.

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  8. Anthony

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely pub with great local atmosphere, food was top notch we had fish and chip which was so much better then anything local to us

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  9. Kirstin

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked on-line , really easy. Black Horse pub is a lovely country pub, warm and chilled atmosphere. Food was really good. Great pub would definitely recommend 😊

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  10. Trudi

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty pub food & friendly service. Warm atmosphere & all in all a great meal out..
    The black horseResponded on 22 September 2024
    Hi Trudy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your evening with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes Luke Manager

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FAQs

The black horse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 300307.

The black horse is rated 4.5 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for The black horse

81 High Street, Standlake, Oxfordshire OX29 7RH

Additional information

  • Area
    Witney
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Bar Mon, Tue 15:00–23:00 Wed–Sun 12:00–00:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Whiting
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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