The Black Horse

York



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yorkshire-sourced pub dining with bistro-style dishes
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££££ Moderately Priced
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For a celebration, contact the venue in advance to discuss the date, format and catering arrangements.

The Black Horse is a pub and dining venue on The Village in Wigginton, York, combining a traditional local setting with a contemporary approach to food and hospitality. The pub welcomes both nearby residents and visitors, with an atmosphere that can suit a relaxed drink, a meal, or a social evening.

The menu brings together familiar pub cooking and modern bistro-style dishes. Ingredients are sourced from Yorkshire suppliers, giving the food a regional focus while keeping the choice broad. The kitchen caters for different dining preferences, including vegetarian options, alongside heartier pub-style meals and more contemporary plates. The result is a flexible format that works for a casual lunch, an evening meal, or food shared during a gathering.

The atmosphere changes according to the occasion. Quieter visits can centre on a drink or meal, while regular live music, themed evenings and pub quizzes add a more sociable side to the venue. This mix gives The Black Horse appeal for locals meeting informally, visitors looking for a traditional pub experience, and groups marking a special occasion.

Private events are also part of the venue’s offering. The pub can accommodate celebrations ranging from smaller gatherings to larger occasions, with the team able to discuss the requirements of each event. Birthdays, anniversaries and other social occasions can be arranged around the pub’s dining and hospitality service.

The Black Horse provides a straightforward pub setting with food at the centre, a Yorkshire-led ingredient policy and a programme of entertainment that supports both relaxed and lively visits. The combination of traditional pub character, bistro influences and event facilities makes it suitable for meals, drinks and organised celebrations in Wigginton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Private events are available for celebrations including birthdays, anniversaries and other social gatherings, from intimate occasions to larger groups.
The venue is in Wigginton, on The Village.
A table can be requested through the venue’s booking service, by telephone on 01904 340853 or by email at bookings@theblackhorse-wigginton.co.uk.
Food service runs from midday, with Sunday service ending in the late afternoon and Monday to Saturday service continuing into the evening.
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian choices alongside traditional pub food and contemporary bistro dishes.
Yes. The venue caters for private gatherings and can discuss arrangements for both smaller and larger celebrations.
Seating arrangements can be discussed directly with the venue when making a booking or event enquiry.
The Black Horse hosts live music, themed evenings and pub quizzes as part of its regular events programme.
Event enquiries can be directed to the venue by telephone on 01904 340853 or by email at bookings@theblackhorse-wigginton.co.uk.

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