Watercolour of The Black Horse pub

BRENT PELHAM · SINCE 1866

A country pub with rooms

in the Hertfordshire countryside

in the Hertfordshire countryside

Seasonal, locally sourced food, traditional ales and a wine list curated by our London-based sommelier. Dogs welcome, a secure garden, and bedrooms upstairs.

OPENING HOURS

Mon – Tue 5pm – 11pm

Wed – Thu 12 – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm

Friday 12pm – midnight

Saturday 8 – 10.30am, 12pm – midnight

Sunday 12pm – 8pm

FIND US

The Black Horse, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 0AP

GOOD TO KNOW

Booking advised, walk-ins welcome. Parties of six or more, please book ahead. Dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant and secure garden.

EAT · DRINK · STAY

Rural dining, redefined

Seasonal food at The Black Horse

Eat

Locally sourced, seasonal cooking: lunches, à la carte dinners, weekend breakfasts and a proper Sunday lunch.

Seasonal food at The Black Horse

Eat

Locally sourced, seasonal cooking: lunches, à la carte dinners, weekend breakfasts and a proper Sunday lunch.

Seasonal food at The Black Horse

Eat

Locally sourced, seasonal cooking: lunches, à la carte dinners, weekend breakfasts and a proper Sunday lunch.

Drinks at The Black Horse

Drink

Traditional ales, an extensive wine list from our London-based sommelier, a fine collection of whiskies and a selection of cigars.

Drinks at The Black Horse

Drink

Traditional ales, an extensive wine list from our London-based sommelier, a fine collection of whiskies and a selection of cigars.

Drinks at The Black Horse

Drink

Traditional ales, an extensive wine list from our London-based sommelier, a fine collection of whiskies and a selection of cigars.

Rooms at The Black Horse

Stay

Bedrooms upstairs, so you can stay for dinner, sleep well and wake up to breakfast in the countryside.

Rooms at The Black Horse

Stay

Bedrooms upstairs, so you can stay for dinner, sleep well and wake up to breakfast in the countryside.

Rooms at The Black Horse

Stay

Bedrooms upstairs, so you can stay for dinner, sleep well and wake up to breakfast in the countryside.

THE BAR

Ales, wine & whisky

Pull up a stool for a pint of traditional ale, explore the wine list curated by our London-based sommelier, or work your way through the whisky shelf, including English single malt from The English Distillery in Norfolk. We also keep a selection of fine Cuban cigars, including Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta, to enjoy with your dram out in the garden.

The Bar at The Black Horse

WHAT’S ON

Coming up

Bingo Night

THU 22 OCTOBER · EYES DOWN 8PM

Bingo Night

Cash prizes. £10 per person including five games, with extra games on the night. Charcuterie available, or come early for dinner.

Live music with Danny Janeway

SAT 24 OCTOBER · FROM 7PM

Live music: Danny Janeway

Kids’ LEGO and Halloween crafts

TUE 27 OCTOBER · 12PM – 2:30PM

Kids’ LEGO & Halloween crafts

£12 per child including lunch. Fancy dress welcome; booking essential and parental supervision required.

Every week

Steak Night

EVERY TUESDAY

Steak Night

Our pick of the finest steaks, cooked on the coal-fired grill.

Fish and Chips Night

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Fish & Chips Night

Beer-battered fish, hand-cut chips and homemade tartare sauce.

Saturday breakfast

SATURDAY MORNINGS

Breakfast

Freshly cooked breakfasts, bacon and sausage rolls, teas and coffees.

Sunday Lunch

EVERY SUNDAY

Sunday Lunch

Traditional roasts with all the trimmings, Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy.

Dog watercolour

DOGS & GARDEN

Four-legged friends welcome

Dogs are welcome in the bar, the restaurant and our secure, landscaped garden, with free dog biscuits and water bowls waiting. In summer the garden is the place to eat and drink.

THE GARDEN

Long afternoons outside

A big, sunny lawn with plenty of tables, shady trees and an open-fire grill. In the warmer months it is the best seat in the house, for a pint, a long lunch or a summer barbecue.

The lawn

THE LAWN

The fire grill

THE FIRE GRILL

The way in

THE WAY IN

WHAT GUESTS SAY

4.7

GOOGLE

4.6

TRIPADVISOR

9.4 / 10

HOTELS.COM

★★★★★

Absolutely delightful country pub, with quiet garden and super-friendly helpful staff.

LUCY · HOTELS.COM

★★★★★

Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and great food…

JORGE · GOOGLE

★★★★★

Great overnight stay. Welcoming staff and excellent food at fair prices.

FRANCIS · EXPEDIA

★★★★★

A lovely, calm and quiet break in the middle of the countryside.

GARY · HOTELS.COM

★★★★★

Food delicious, banter and drinks were flowing.

DAVID · GOOGLE

★★★★★

…will make you feel like a treasured guest.

JOELLE · EXPEDIA

PRIVATE HIRE

Birthdays, gatherings & celebrations

Our private hire room is made for birthdays and larger groups. Tell us what you have in mind and we will put a menu together.