toptable Dining Awards 2010 - Runner-up: Best for Value and Under £25.
Appleby Magna – cute in name, cute in nature – offers a thoroughly appropriate pub and restaurant. In a slightly off-kilter sixteenth century grade II listed building The Black Horse is a typical village pub thanks to lovingly restored original features yet is free from old man with dog on string status thanks to a thoroughly contemporary style of furnishing and a relaxed, warm atmosphere. The emphasis here is quite simply on fantastic real ales which will turn even the most feminine of spritzer drinkers and food of a very high quality. Using much locally sourced and organic produce the modern European dishes change with the seasons.