please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Sounds to me like mr wishy-washy can not read or understand what is written. Im all for letting people have there say. But my issue was the claims that are not opinion - as false claims can damage a business. Please refer back to previous review postings if this makes no sense.
And i can honestly say that i do not work there. So hope that answers your question.
And least your feedback on here was constructive. Sounds like you were treated with some discourtesy and no one wants that. Like i say iv always been treated really good and i love the place... but if what you say happened, did and was the manager or duty manager then that really is not on... i hope they are reading this and taking note. Im sure they will as it sounds out of character
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Maybe hudsonellis needs to let people have their say, sounds to me like he works there......?
I have 2 opinions of The White Horse. In the evening good bar and great beer!
At lunchtime food is pants and service poor (manager mainly). I was eating with my mum on Friday and on ordering our food we had a reservation paper flung on our table which was for 30 minutes later. There was no explanation or appology. I did complain but the manager who was so rude did not attempt to resolve the situation.
There is better food in Leamington so I would avoid at lunchtime and the evening but definately worth going in for a beer at the weekend.
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What silliness is this.
Sounds like davebatt69 and dillon!!! are lovers that have a bit of a problem.
Shame on who? Shame on you nut-job. Why try and name and shame people. It even looks like you are making it up. I very much doubt that you called the manager and got abuse back. It reads as one big fat lie.
Get a life bud... or if you really have an issue go in and see the nice folks at the white horse - they have always been great to me and my friends.
And if any of you out there reading this are interested, go in and form your own opinion and come back and post you views
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I am not sure if the the previous comment is on the correct pub? Every time i have been there the food has been awesome and the service great. You got to expect to wait some time with the size of the pub but i have always thought the staff to be pleasant.
Don't you just love the board games and the chilled environment and relaxed sofas, my ideal pub.If you visit leamington i would suggest this is a must.
The previous commenter must have a grudge or some vendetta against the pub.
See you there soon.
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HERE HERE dillonsaunders....
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everything about this pub was awful from the first moment i stepped through the door, the door staff were rude and carried a very similar attitude as the bar staff, the place was crowded, untidy and the hygiene levels of the toilets left a lot to be desired,
i had heard great things avout this venue but was very disatisfied
i would warn anyone to not step through the doors to the white horse lemaington spa
i also rang the manager Mark Thordycraft to give him some constructive feedback, he had no interest in listening to me in the slightest, he infact swore and gave me abuse over the phone
shame on you
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Best pub in leamington (and maybe even warwickshire)
Comments from fools that cant prove anything should not make comments regarding eating anywhere and alleged related illness. If this is the case and you think the two are related you should go see your dr or shut up. The fact you have no proof and it is not even about opinion which is what this site is for is reason enough for the last comment to be taken of by the sites hosts.
I eat here all the time and have never had a problem. Love the place. Great staff... always friendly. Tasty food and nice atmosphere.
Lovely range of drinks and served in some great glasses.
Some smashing little touches all around the place - really make this pub stand out. A great home from home.
Some nice live jazz every so often and a great 'real pub' quiz
Over all nice pub. It's what a local pub should be... glad i found it. Keep it up
P.S
Love the sweets - a new classic retro collection of sweets is a nice new addition. Just what i was talking about regarding nice little touches that make all the difference.
This pub needs to be seen
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Can anyone tell me if the food has improved yet ?????, i really don't want to risk sickness again.
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Amazing transformation from its previous existence, the Horse is classy and has an excellent range of beers - some cask ales and a nice range of good european lager. Decent outside area and usually excellent music; last time I was there we were treated to Bowie, Ben Folds, Beck, acoustic Smashing Pumpkins...
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That plastic white horse is quite scarey after a few pints! Not a bad pub though, little on the expensive side and short measures but apart from that, recommended.
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Good compromise between town centre bar and pub. Cask beer OK but not stunning - the number of beers 'on' has diminshed somewhat over the last couple of months. Weston's draught cider is dangerous!
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I whent to the White Horse last Friday (23rd Feb 07) and was surprised by the music being played by a group of Dj's there. Not only did they drop tunes like Fat Freddys Drop, plus lots of new downbeat/funk and good hiphop tunes they also played some awesome Broken Beat. Over all the White Horse seemed to have a great atmosphere, good range of different beers on tap and great music. The same Dj's will be playing this Friday (2nd March) so I will be there!
anonymous - 26 Feb 2007 12:25 |
Actually, the legally required level in oversized glasses is still with 5% head, so your pint should have a small head that starts just below the line. The line measures a full pint, so if the liquid goes all the way up to the line you have 5% more than you should have. just ask weights and measures!
anonymous - 21 Jan 2007 19:57 |
Great pub, one of our favourites since it had its makeover. Superb selection of beers. However, watch out for the Andy Murray lookalike barman, who always underfills the pint by loads - it took ages to persuade him that the line on the glass means that the liquid has to be filled to that level. Such a jobsworth, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth if you've paid the exprbitant £3.80 for your Franziskaner and young Andy here refuses to fill it to the legally required level. Grr!
anonymous - 21 Jan 2007 01:40 |
Cavernous but still cosy, a bit cool perhaps, but most importantly there it was cosy, great choice of continental style beers and lots of cask ale. I only wish the paintwork wasn't so grungy - I reckon parts of it would look fresher and smarter if lightened up a bit. But, where else round here can you get that much choice of Wheat Beers and also wines (Wine in the evenning?).
anonymous - 5 Dec 2006 17:31 |
Its a shame JonnieB had some bad experiences here. I have to say he must just be unlucky as this place has become my new local and I have never had anything but a fantastic time here. Staff are all gorgeous and so friendly and helpful. They normally do check back, perhaps they were busy. Even so, if he had said anything Im sure they would have been more than happy to rectify the situation. I have to say though, I dont see how he can call the menu pretentious - whats pretentious about a fish finger or sausage sarnie? I have always had great food and value for money, and the range of beer is fantastic! Stunning furniture by the way, love the wallpaper, I want it in my room!
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Been to the new look Horse twice now for Sunday lunch. On the plus side nice decor, nice atmosphere excellent range of beers. Negatives - pretentious menu which is let down by quality of presentation and lack of attention to detail. When 40% of the plate is taken up by carrots its fair to say you're not getting value for money. The amount of Roast Lamb on a main course dish @ £7.90 would not have satisfied a child! Disappointingly there was no check-back by staff to see if the meal was satisfactory. Overall verdict - Coild fo a lot better.
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The White Horse is back!! A completely new team have taken over this old scum pit, it reopened last week after major refurbishments, and it looks awesome. All the old features like the mirrors and doors are there but with some trendy modern touches and a cool jumbled mix of furniture. Easily the best range of beers in leamington, and they serve food till 10 which is great since no other pubs seem to! Me and my mates decided to check out the new improved version on friday and were extemely impressed with the funky atmosphere and genuinely lovely people. Pass it on! The nasty old nag is dead!!
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Code red is a weekly night held every Saturday at the white horse in Leamington spa. The night is set change the style of the weekend which includes stylish Code Red décor, dancers and more. Lunched in spring last year, Code Red was originally held on Fridays at club mirage. Staying true to its sexy ‘n’ stylish theme, Code Red has become one of the most successful nights in the spa town. Best way to find out is by coming to next Code Red! and to make it even better you get a free shot with flyers!!
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Working with the Management for a few months, we now feel that the White Horse has turned a major corner. All the old crowd are out and a new client base is building.
Come along and have a look, any comments about improving the bar are more than welcome and I can be contacted either on rob@basement-studios.co.uk or 07956 273685.
Thanks for your time!
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the main part of the pub is the usual 'stand up with your drink and shout into your friend's ear' teenage hang out. The 'old boys' part of the pub at the front is small, cheap, friendly, and has furniture and fittings that haven't changed for 150 years. Well known to the mature drinkers and betting men of Leam.
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Red - Surely ID'ing anyone that looks underage, and turning anyone without ID away, is actually just their job?.. not some magical service.
I hate to bang on about this, but I'd put money on a few pubs in Leamington losing thier licience if I had my way.
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contary to popular belief, the white horse is no longer a underage pub/bar, the doorstaff id anyone who looks underage,and turns away anyone who has'nt got id, all the drugdealing scumbags and "boys" are gone, and it has recently got alate license till 1am on fri& Sat. The new manger is trying to rebrand the place, so instead of moaning on how it used to be, its a better place to drink.
Red - 12 Mar 2004 16:07 |
Echoing what everyone else said, Id aviod this place. Seems to attract all the wrong people, including everyones favorite 'Carling Lads', who would be only too happy to stab you for walking past.
Filled with girls that are far, far too young to be in there.
Avoid.
Jamie - 4 Mar 2004 17:37 |
Too many girls with their thongs hanging over the top of their skirts, and BOYS looking like theyre going to stab someone any second...run for your life while you can
boris - 12 Feb 2004 09:14 |
I remember that it used to be good about 6 years ago. Then it went all poop.
Hot, bad music and full of 13 year olds.
Jamie - 3 Oct 2003 12:46 |
Good starting point for a pub crawl in Leamington. At weekends pulls in some attractive women. In house DJ means there is entertainment but it is far too loud to talk!
Richard - 14 Jan 2003 11:12 |
