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The Black Horse, Preston
Preston
PR1 2EJ
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Reviews of The Black Horse (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Black Horse
Surprised I haven’t already reviewed this outstanding pub in spite of many, many visits, there’s little to add to the many reviews already posted. I chose the small front right hand snug to enjoy an excellent Unicorn, other beers available were from Ashover, Alter Ego, Titanic (Plum Porter) and there were three ciders, Apart from the Unicorn the only other Robinson’s beer was Dizzy Blonde, disappointingly no Old Tom although a sign says it’s on every day.
On 13th October 2024
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 3599 recommendations about 3279 pubs]
Rob Hunter left this review about The Black Horse
8 hand pulls for real ale plus several for real cider. Only a couple of Robinsons ales and the rest were guests at the time of my visit a week or so back. The barman was friendly and knowledgeable and was happy to offer a sample.
This is an old fashioned multi room pub, very nicely done out.
There were a couple of ales by Titanic, and with the benefit of hindsight I probably should have gone for one of those, but I fell into the trap of trying something new, Jester by Nailmaker Brewing Company, which was nice enough without being anything special. I would be very open to the idea of paying a return visit at some point.
On 9th August 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 830 recommendations about 657 pubs]
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Quinno _ left this review about Black Horse Hotel
Decided to gift myself an hour between trains so I could do this one again. Busy, with the cask turning over nicely. Grabbed a stool at the end of the bar which made for a good place to watch the comings and goings. Pints of Old Tom (NBSS 3, a little fag-end) and Plum Porter Grand Reserve (4). It’s one of Britain’s best. 9.5
May 2022
Multi-roomed high Victoriana heritage gem (it’s on the CAMRA National Inventory list as one of ‘national importance’), described at length below. So much to see inside - elaborate tiling, dark wood, mosaic flooring, mirrors and stained glasswork over a number of separate rooms and long ‘hall of mirrors’ snug with a central island bar that acts as the focal point; everything leads off it one way or another. A Robinson pub, three of theirs were on at the wonderful curved ceramic servery along with four guests. The devil appeared twice in the form of Old Tom (NBSS 3) and Titanic Plum Porter Reserve (NBSS 4) served-up by a friendly laddish barman who was good for a bit of chatty banter and also knew his product. I could have stayed in here all day and next time I’m in Preston I might well do so. ‘A work of art’ says Mr BF below and I think he’s spot-on. Inevitably, it’s GBG ’22 listed. Rated 9.5
On 19th February 2024
- rating: 10
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- Accommodation : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 12 March 2025 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes - Friday & Saturday - last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 12 March 2025 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
