We stayed at The Black Horse Inn on a Sunday night to extend a weekend break in Leeds. We took advantage of a Booze n Snooze rate, which was in effect DB&B.

We stayed in the Jacobean room, which is a superior room, and it was spacious and of a very high standard. The bed was big & comfortable, the bathroom was spotlessly clean, and the amenities were very good, including Sky Sports so I could catch the test match!

We found the pub atmosphere, to be honest, a bit formal, although the service was excellent - for example, our drinks were brought over to us as we settled down on the leather sofas. As the evening got later more people came in but it didn't feel much like a local and the atmosphere was a little stitled throughout. However, it was very relaxing and the beers were Landlord and Black Sheep, so you can't go far wrong with that!

Our meal was good but not exceptional and we were seated adjacent to the bar, not in the restaurant, presumably because it was a quiet night. Likewise that's where we had breakfast, which was good but nothing special.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay but it was perhaps a little too quiet and refined for ruffians like us! I suspect, however, that on a busier evening it would be even better and certainly the rooms cannot be faulted in any way. Recommended if you're in the area and 100% preferable to any of the local chain alternatives!

This is not a complaint so, don't misunderstand me!

My better-half and I were bored with our local pubs for Sunday Lunch so we looked on TripAdvisor for somewhere new! We picked this place and phoned to check whether they had space as it was 6pm on a Sunday evening! No worries! We were off!

We like our nice meals in quality restaurants but this was only Sunday Lunch in a pub about 6miles away. The missus offered to drive so that I could have a couple of glasses of red wine!!! That's why I love her so much!!

Punched the Post Code into the SatNav and off we go.

Twenty mins later we arrived at the Black Horse Inn. We had booked in to the 'bar' not the restaurant for lunch so when we walked through the door we thought we'd gone into the restaurant by mistake - Consierge, bar tender, somelier and a couple of smartly dressed waitresses to greet us. We apologized and said we were looking for the bar as we have a table for two for Sunday Lunch. We were gobsmacked to be told that this WAS the bar!!!

AAAARGH!!! We looked around the room - then at each other - both of us slowly turning red! Scruffy t-shirt, jeans and old trainers!!! Not suitably dressed for this place. We were quite embarrassed as the dress-code of the other guests reflected the ambience of the restaurant! No-one seemed to notice our attire and we were led to the leather sofa to enjoy a pre-dinner Shiraz.

The menu was placed before us and I was pleasantly surprised at the contents as I'm not too keen on my wife's regular choice of Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding every Sunday Lunch - I'm a bit more adventurous. The food that was being served to the other customers was definitely NOT pub-grub!

The waiter led us to our table and one of the best meals I've had in a long time - Pumpkin Soup, King Prawn Risotto. Roast Beef, Beef and Black Sheep Ale Pie. Rhubarb Crumble with Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake with Cream....washed down with a lovely Earthworks Shiraz! The young waitress took our order for starters, main course and pudding without the need for pen & paper.

It worked out a bit more expensive than we were expecting to pay for Sunday Lunch in a pub - but as I said, this is a quality eating establishment. The quality of the food, the service and the atmosphere of the 'pub' was worth it. There are organised events on a wine-tasting theme - which I will be keeping an keen eye on, and some nice rooms which we will be treating ourselves to after our next meal here - which will be pretty soon.

All in all, quality of food, service and the surroundings, I'd give this a 10/10. Maybe the proprietors could mention on their website www.blackhorseclifton.co.uk that this is not a traditional pub!! The only other local restaurant that comes close is The Gray Ox at Hartshead which is less than a mile away.

To avoid embarrassment, smart casual dress is the order of the day!! ; - ) We will be back!

Stayed for one night in this hotel for work - and was thoroughly delighted.

Very helpful staff looked after us, as well as in the bar and at breakfast. Rooms were very clean and tidy, and decorated well. The whole place had a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

Restaurant was a little expensive; bar a tad pricey too, but beer was served well.

Definitely a pleasant, comfortable and charming little place.