The Old Barn Inn was a warm welcome for this weary traveler who had had a nasty encounter with…read morenature only a few minutes before. I needed a place to escape the rainy elements, sit down, catch my breath and have a small meal. The Old Barn Inn was right there, situated in the small village of Glooston, northeast of Leicester. I was expecting what has been typical, inexpensive, no-thought-put-into-the-meal pub food. But much to my delight, this place far exceeded that expectation, and allowed me to escape for an hour. The young men who own and run this pub, have taken great care into making sure each meal is as fresh, organic and locally-grown as possible. They bake all their own bread daily, the flour comes from a local farm. Also, they make their desserts daily as well. I ordered the Homemade Ciabatta with Brie and Sauteed Mushrooms, which is served with a healthy leafy salad, lightly sprinkled with vinaigrette, and skinny chips, along with a pot of English Breakfast tea. The ciabatta bread had come out of the oven an hour before, and the entire presentation was artfully done. Though I didn't have any dessert, if it's as well made as the ciabatta, it will be incredible. And I have a strong feeling it will not disappoint those who find themselves at The Old Barn Inn, which is now just the pub. The owners live upstairs in the inn quarters. They offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Dining here is well worth the journey.

This isn't a typical pub. It seems more popular amongst young people. The decor is pretty cool…read more They have a lot of handmade art and light fixtures. They have a good beer selection, fish and chips were great and it wasn't so noisy that you couldn't talk with others at your table.

Amazing meal! Traditional Sunday roast but it was a special touch! Would love to go again next time…read moreI'm in that area! The Yorkshire pudding was one of the best I've had!

The Red Lion is a welcoming little boozer in Ilmington: without the (well-earned, it has to be…read moresaid) pretensions of grandeur that it's neighbour the Howard Arms has, this pub has a cheery buzz about it and a great village feel. The landlord & lady dish up a decent pint of Hooky or Old Hooky, and even though we were there & didn't know any of the locals it felt like we were part of the scene rather than interlopers from out of town. Food-wise there's a decent selection of basic meals serviceable cuisine, and well-prepared. Unlikely to get a Michelin star, but definitely decent grub. Solid.

I and a group of friends visited the pub at lunchtime today. We found it to have a friendly…read moreatmosphere. Josh came to table to take our orders and was extremely pleasant and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. We ordered from an extensive menu and we were all impressed by the food. We have booked a table for our next visit. Margaret Hartley 23.01. 25

This is my local and we've seen this place go through redesigns, new management and so on…read more If you're looking for a quiet drink with a nice atmosphere then this is the place to go. Perhaps out of the way for a few people but it means you get a lot of the locals in there (like myself!) which leads to a very pleasant and jovial ambience to the play. The low wooden beams and moody lighting might be the staple of this chain of pubs but don't let that put you off, this really is in the spirit of traditional old country pubs. The food is pretty good and there's a good selection of lagers bitters and ales on tap for the discerning drinker. The staff and the new management are much improved and very friendly with the punters and won't shy from a bit of joking and banter. The car park is always full, especially on Sundays when people go in for the Sunday roast which if anything is a sign of a successful establishment.

This is a nice pub in knowle village. They have some good beers on draught, grolsh, peroni, becks…read more They have a car park at the back also. Worth checking out!

The Red Lion is a traditional English pub and you get exactly what you would expect. The food here…read moreis good enough to keep you coming back for more and the staff are friendly.

It's a bit off the beaten path, but The Black Horse is a cozy spot with plenty of space and tasty…read morevariety for lunch and dinner. We had a company event in a side room which was nice and private for a group of 20, and everything was fabulous, etc. Don't worry there's plenty of space for the rest of you in the main part of the restaurant. The scallops and sea bass were both amazing, with a bonus of crispy bacon adorning the scallops. Too bad the Brussels weren't also crispy, but we can't get everything we want. The steak had good reviews by those who ordered it (tip: order one less temp than you want since rare was medium rare). Vegan pot pie or whatever that was didn't look appealing, but the brownie/ice cream dessert made amends. Speaking of desserts I probably should have gotten the crème brûlée, and generally the desserts all looked great. Service was excellent and hopefully we'll return soon.

This was my first visit to The Black Horse & I was doing so on the recommendation of a friend & I…read morewas not disappointed. The pub is well situated adjacent to the canal, has a big car park, & a large grassed area for eating/drinking outside in warmer weather. The inside is large, spacious & very tastefully decorated....but the reason we went there was for lunch & the food was superb, good size portion & cooked to perfection. Everything on the extensive menu was available (apart from one dessert), the staff were very friendly, the service was excellent & we didn't feel rushed......will definitely revisit soon.

This country pub is the best. The owners are lovely people. Nothing is too much trouble…read more The food is spot on. The accommodation rooms are perfect. They have thought of everything. Will definitely come here again when next in the UK.

We popped in here the other day while driving through the countryside, looking for a random country…read morepub to have lunch in. Driving past the pub looked quaint and old, we were expecting a typical countryside small village boozer. Quite surprised then to find that it's actually been taken over and largely converted into a Greek restaurant, but still keeping enough of the English country pub features that you could stop by for a few beers and some crisps. It's also got a couple of benches out the front which catch the sun and it looks like they're putting together some more in the garden out back. The pub is divided into two rooms, with the larger being dedicated to food and the other being a bar area where you can happily drink or dine as you choose. The food was a bit mixed - all the Greek food was delicious but the English menu items we tried were fairly average though not bad. They had a couple of ales on and the one I tried was well kept and extremely tasty, a local amber ale. If you like Greek food and traditional pubs this is definitely would stopping into, and even if you're just looking for a country pub to enjoy some beer in it still does that very well too.

This has become a bit of a regular for us since the new owner moved in two years ago. There is…read morealways a friendly crowd (whether local or not), their beer is particularly well kept and presented, the food is excellent! The Monthly Curry Night is awesome 'hats off to the chef'!