Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2602 reviews

What User likes about The Bay Horse:
this was the second week in a row to eat here and we only returned because it was so beautiful the first time. nice eating (big house made cake today very substantially), pleasant and friendly staff, good service and set in the beautiful village heighington. we will definitely come back! View all feedback. What Les L doesn't like about The Bay Horse:
Went for Sunday lunch with family, the beef was very chewy on mine veg was ok wife had turkey which was nice and daughter left half of hers as was tasteless. We then had deserts which were nothing special dry and tasteless with frozen fruits apart from the chocolate orange are which was delicious. The eating area could do with a good clean lots of big spiders webs and was big spider on the table which my wife jump. O... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

beautiful village pub with a large atmosphere, extensive selection of beer and fabulous home cooked food. Sunday career is one of the best.

this was the second week in a row to eat here and we only returned because it was so beautiful the first time. nice eating (big house made cake today very subst...

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great service beautiful meal good value for money???

Just eaten at the Bay Horse in Heighington, absolutely amazing food, service was great, Hannah was so friendly, will definitely be back.

Absolutely amazing food and service today thank you Hannah for making us feel so welcome, will definitely be coming again when we pass through this lovely villa...

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The Bay Horse Restaurant offers a mixed experience for diners, with some praising its cozy ambiance and friendly staff. Patrons enjoy hearty meals, particularly the homemade steak pie and chicken parmo, which consistently receive high marks for flavor and portion size. However, there are notable criticisms, including inconsistencies in food quality—particularly concerning overcooked meats and unappetizing desserts—as well as a lack of cleanliness and ambience issues due to flies and spider webs. While some guests describe it as a lovely spot worth revisiting, others leave feeling unimpressed and questioning the restaurant's overall standards.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 452 reviews
Les
21.11.2023 - 07:09

Went for Sunday lunch with family, the beef was very chewy on mine veg was ok wife had turkey which was nice and daughter left half of hers as was tasteless. We...

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has74
21.11.2023 - 07:09

This pub is in a picturesque village and the servers were all polite. We ordered food off the light bites menu and the portions were ample. Will return

smc1000
21.11.2023 - 07:09

Our party of 3 were handed crumpled lunch menus and though I requested a wine menu apparently there isn't one. I asked what was available and from the three fir...

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John
21.11.2023 - 07:09

To be honest the carvery we had was poor the beef you couldn’t chew it the veg was ok but the meat spoilt the whole dinner my partner left most of her dinner bu...

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Andrew
21.11.2023 - 07:09

We visited the bay horse with friends for a birthday, the pub is lovely and homely with open fires and a welcoming atmosphere, 5 of the 9 ordered the home made...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 509 reviews
Jason
22.03.2024 - 14:32

The restaurant serves delicious food in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with quick service. The average cost is £20-30 per person. I would give the food, servi...

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callum
22.03.2024 - 14:32

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Chicken Parmo

John
22.03.2024 - 14:32

This restaurant offers a great value for money with prices ranging from £1 to £10 per person. The food, service, and atmosphere all received top marks of 5. Som...

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Stuart
22.03.2024 - 14:32

We enjoy visiting this restaurant when we stay at Redworth Hall. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. The staff are friendly and the prices are re...

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Holly
22.03.2024 - 14:32

Price per person: £40–50 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Facebook
4.7 ★ from 28 reviews
Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 8 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.0 ★ from 407 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1226 reviews

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