The Black Horse — Restaurant in South Tyneside

Myself, hubby and friend went for Sunday lunch today. We have been previously and enjoyed it hence the return. Sadly this visit was disappointing. My friend had ribeye beef which was inedible ( all fat and gristle). This was returned when plates were cleared and the staff mentioned it to kitchen when we complained. The answer was “ it’s ribeye and is fatty in the middle”. My friend is a cook btw. No apology or comp offer. We ordered desserts and asked for the bill to which 10% had been added. Tip. On commenting that food had been sent back as inedible staff offered to remove the tip, which I accepted as some form of refund for my friend. That meat should never have been placed on a plate, could have fed it to dogs who would possibly have turned their noses away. 30 years in hospitality and family still in the trade. We will...

Called for lunch ordered my meal from the 3 course special had soup tomato and caraway which was quite spicy but gf then ordered a duck potato stack with parsnips and cinder toffee Eton mess to finish. All looked lovely but apart from the soup nothing had any real taste to it. The main course had no seasoning and the dessert although it looked nice was also bland! I asked the waitress if it was a new chef as previously the meals from here were all delicious. They also add 10% service charge to your bill, I did pay it but wish I had asked for it to be removed as apart from the friendly waitresses nothing else...

Great wee place and first pub I made my regular when first moved down from Leith some 11 years ago. Has real cosy feel to the place with great staff and has mix of local regulars and visitors. Next to ancient Parish church of St Nicholas which is worth a visit. Parking is not a problem providing there isn't a wedding or funeral next door to the pub. Fine for wheelchair users and help is at hand if needed. Often families go there for meals with very good chef and the days when good to be outside it has adequate space. There is often a fire outside to keep patrons warm if pub inside is busy. Definitely...