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About Black Horse
Black Horse is a pub on Longbrook St in Exeter, with live sport and pub games at the heart of the visit. Sky and TNT Sports play on big screens, so people can follow the matches while they drink and eat. Pool and darts are available for anyone who wants to play, and a quiz night is part of the line-up too. The bar serves real ales alongside a variety of beer and cider on tap. In the kitchen, burgers and mac and cheese sit next to sharing plates such as Korean chicken. Dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, mac and cheese, burgers and pool and darts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, mac and cheese, burgers and pool and darts.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the atmosphere and the bar staff, with several calling the pub a new local and describing friendly service behind the bar. Pool and darts, a quiz described as brilliant, and sport on the screens give people plenty to do. The beer and cider selection on tap draws praise too, though one real ale visitor found the ales good but not to their liking and settled on the Yardbird, which was ok. Food earns strong remarks. One diner calls the mac and cheese the best they have had, another rates the burger among the best they have eaten, and a returning visitor enjoyed Korean chicken and smashed potato sharing plates in the quiet, spacious garden. The main complaint comes from a long-time regular, who says bouncers removed their group during an England tournament over alleged swearing, which they felt was unfair. Another visitor notes that lunch arrived quickly and hot.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the atmosphere and the bar staff, with several calling the pub a new local and describing friendly service behind the bar. Pool and darts, a quiz described as brilliant, and sport on the screens give people plenty to do. The beer and cider selection on tap draws praise too, though one real ale visitor found the ales good but not to their liking and settled on the Yardbird, which was ok. Food earns strong remarks. One diner calls the mac and cheese the best they have had, another rates the burger among the best they have eaten, and a returning visitor enjoyed Korean chicken and smashed potato sharing plates in the quiet, spacious garden. The main complaint comes from a long-time regular, who says bouncers removed their group during an England tournament over alleged swearing, which they felt was unfair. Another visitor notes that lunch arrived quickly and hot.
Featured reviews
- Amanda Ball
“First visit to The Black Horse and to be honest, we only visited because we had been given a gift voucher but we enjoyed a good lunch and a couple of drinks. Very quiet when we arrived but got busier before we left. Food served quickly and hot, great bar service. Only 1 member of staff and didn't get the guys name but really welcoming and pleasant.”
- Melanie Southard
“A fantastic pub with a great atmosphere. Molly was absolutely the best and helped me plan my trip through the Moors. It's the kind of place you come to England to find.”
- Jack Goddard
“We’ve been kicked out for supporting England too much the bouncers have ego problems me and my group of friends who Will spend thousands of pounds each over the course of the tournament have been kicked out due to the ego of the bouncers. They’ve decided to employ stay away if you fancy having an actually good time they made up some bollocks about us swearing and kicked us out after drinking here for years would not recommend.”
- Kayleigh H
“Really cosy pub with a great atmosphere in the evenings. The quiz was brilliant as well. The girl behind the bar, think her name was Ceriann, was lovely and really made the place feel welcoming. Definitely be coming back.”
- Megan jones
“The best mac and cheese I’ve had! Such a great atmosphere and the staff are so friendly! If you ever want to take friends on a night out I would 100% recommend! Molly was lovely and Stoo served a great beer!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Black Horse is a traditional British pub located in Exeter. We pride ourselves on offering a great British pub experience, with quality pub food, premium drinks and a warm, welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. We show all the live sports across Sky and TNT Sports on our big screens, and have a beer garden to enjoy the sunshine with your friends. Challenge friends to a game of pool and darts, and the winner buys the next round! Dine from our menu packed with delicious pub classics and exciting new dishes, including burgers, pies, fish and chips and more. With disabled facilities, free Wi-Fi and a dog-friendly welcome, you can make every visit easy. Book online or visit us soon.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Black Horse
- 0.4 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
upper floor balcony views, outdoor terrace seating, sports on big screen
- Mount Radford4.49110.5 miWheelchair accessible
steak and ale pie, fish and chips, pulled pork burger
- The Prospect Inn4.41,4760.6 mi
dog-friendly pub, local draught beers, quayside outdoor seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black HorseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3800 | — | £10–20 | real ale selection, mac and cheese, burgers |
| The Chevalier Inn - JD WetherspoonWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.73,961 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | upper floor balcony views, outdoor terrace seating, sports on big screen |
| Mount RadfordWheelchair accessible | 4.4911 | 0.5 mi | — | steak and ale pie, fish and chips, pulled pork burger |
| The Prospect Inn | 4.41,476 | 0.6 mi | — | dog-friendly pub, local draught beers, quayside outdoor seating |
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