The Old Horse

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  Chloe Fitzhugh

  ·1 month ago

  “All I can say is WOW🤩 My first time being since the refurb & it's exceeded my expectations! Food was 10/10, so fresh & tasty. Drinks were top notch! Service with a smile! Felt very warm & welcoming from the get go. All the staff were amazing at looking after us and nothing was too much to ask! Hospitality at its finest, really. We came at the best time, atmosphere was perfect for date night. Came for the roast, no words, 10/10. Price wise, worth every penny for what you get! compared to other pubs, this is the one to go to in Leicester! Best pub in Leicester! Lighting was perfect for the time of day, and it was beautiful truly. Definitely will be returning soon!”

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  Dom Higgins

  ·2 months ago

  “The most important thing about a pub is the beer. The lager is shocking. 6 times in a row my first pint has been flat as a pancake, I give up going back to the bar to replace it. The next most important thing is the service. It’s mostly shocking, particularly when busy. Lots of unenthusiastic staff that cannot recognise a poor pint when they see them. The final thing is the atmosphere, even when busy it’s lacking (mostly due to the large garden in the summer) The live music outside is good, when on. The music inside is poor. Loud speakers which mean conversation is impossible. The new renovation is pleasant but nothing special. I imagine the renovators are laughing all the way to the bank 💰 Food is okay, overpriced as to be expected, along with the beer. Overall 1* don’t expect a lager with a head for any time after 1 minute of serving.”

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  Tony J

  ·3 months ago

  “First time visit to The Old Horse as it was a convenient place to enjoy a few drinks and a meal before attending a concert at the nearby De Montfort Hall. The selection of Beers, Lagers & Spirits was excellent, albeit service was in a slightly cramped bar area to order when it's busy. The area for dining was separate to the main bar area and a much more relaxed area to enjoy an excellent, and varied menu. We all went for main meals and a couple of us chose a dessert. My Salmon was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin, and served with a wonderful, tasty lobster bisque sauce with parmentier potatoes and asparagus stems. My partner ordered the Cheeseburger with chips. I also enjoyed the S'mores Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert. Service was good overall, but slightly slow at the start when trying to order due to staff being busy serving other customers their food, so not a major issue. My friends partner ordered a glass of Muscat, instead of a Dessert, but they had run out, so she chose a glass of Port instead and had to remind another member of staff due to the long wait for it. It was certainly a very pleasant 3 hours drinking and eating, and the food was excellent, so a 5% tip was left for that along with the friendly bar staff, chefs and the servers of the food. 9/10 overall and we will return.”

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  jowannaford

  ·4 months ago

  “Went here today for Sunday lunch Shambolic! We kept being moved around from different tables and the staff didn't seem to have a clue!. We were moved twice indoors as staff said tables were reserved. So we went outside and were then told we couldn't eat outside. Then we were told we could. Then we were told there was a table indoors! We had Sunday roast. Really quite the strangest roast I've ever had with frozen peas and sweetcorn in an odd cheese sauce, with leeks and some carrots. Tiny piece of chicken, hard roast potatoes, 1 small jug of gravy for 3 people. When I commented we were given a second jug of gravy. It tasted ok but seemed like the chef wasn't really familiar with what the usual Sunday roast should include. 5 out of 10 and wont be going again as for £20 it was poor value for money.”

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  Luke M

  ·4 months ago

  “Really amazing food, friendly staff and the renovation is beautiful. The portion sizes were perfect, great value and good beer. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Leicester.”

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  Kiran Kaur

  ·4 months ago

  “We had a really lovely experience here on Thursday evening. Harvey was a fantastic waiter, welcoming us and showing us to our table in the restaurant area. His friendly service helped make the evening exactly what we needed after a busy week. One of the things we liked most was that there are different spaces around the pub, so you can choose whether you want a quieter atmosphere or somewhere a little busier, depending on your mood. I had the fish and chips, my husband had the burger and we finished with a smores cheesecake for dessert. Everything was enjoyable and the meal rounded off our evening perfectly. Next time, I think I’ll definitely be trying one of the pizzas! Overall, it was a great experience, and we would happily return. Highly recommended.”

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  Sanjib Singh

  ·5 months ago

  “The Old Horse in Leicester is back open! The food is fantastic and the place looks amazing too! I'm a big fan of a good Scotch Egg and The Old Horse did not disappoint. Crispy exterior, scrumptious meat, gorgeous gooey egg yolk. Simply delicious and a sublime execution of a british classic. The team are ever so friendly and professional. The newly renovated pub looks awesome. The garden will be heaving in the summer. Good to see The Old Horse back open again. It's been an institution in Leicester for many years. I will be visiting again. There is other great items on the menu, but I think the Scotch Egg will be a big favourite with people. Well done to the Beautiful Pubs Collective and the team. See you again soon I'm sure. 😁👍🏼”

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  Javeria Imaan

  ·5 months ago

  “Wanted to experience the refurb and enjoy the beer garden but the British weather ruined that. Food was good didn't rate the menu selection could be broader I feel. Jack made lots of adjustments for my fussy vegetarian friends. The bar staff were fast and lovely small bar lots of people great for the customers not sure how good for them must be a close team lol. Young lady female servers were polite and helpful All in all great pub revamped addition higher end of pubs pricing. Looking forward to being able to enjoy the garden!”

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  Tanya Holland

  ·5 months ago

  “Been coming to this pub for years and loved it for what it was. But the major refit is incredible and I have no issues paying a few quid more to sit in a really nicely fitted out pub. Definitely hasn’t lost its charm in my opinion, they have given it the face lift it deserves! Only had some starters for a snack but the food was delicious and look forward to trying more.”

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  Carmen Adams

  ·6 months ago

  “We went to the re opening of The Old Horse today and it was so lovely!! The drinks were great, they have a separate line for the Guinness taps and we tried a Hugo spritz which was perfect to sit out in the beer garden and enjoy! The food was lovely too, I recommend the buttermilk fried chicken it was to die for!! We will be back soon & thank you to the team for their amazing hospitality, everyone was so nice and friendly!”

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