First visited : 27th August 2011
The Black Horse is just a bit further up the A579 on the other side of the road. After last week's thoroughly depressing visit to the Bowling Green I wasn't looking forward to this one but it turned out to be a mixed picture.
The Black Horse isn't inviting from the outside with its faded sign and the doorway invariably blocked by ugly smokers whenever it's open. Inside however it's surprisingly pleasant. Apart from a games room to the left there's just one big lounge area but it's very attractively laid out with pine fittings decorated with brass ornaments and a bookshelf in the corner. There's also a tropical fish tank beneath the smaller of two TV screens although the berk who's stuck a no smoking sticker on the glass needs talking to. The staff seemed quite friendly
It was quite busy when I called as a match featuring Bolton was about to start. And that's essentially the main purpose of this pub - a Sky-watching venue for the local chavs so it's unlikely I'll be returning.
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