The Horseshoe Inn, Levisham

We have recently moved from Levisham after residing next to the Horseshoe Inn for over 7 years. During that time we supported both the previous owner/landlord and Jules and Paul the present owners. During this period the major problem that we saw for the Horseshoe was that the majority of the local people never supported the pub, and only required it for special occasions, i.e. Christmas etc.
Being in business myself I fully realise that you are unable to run a business like this without going bankrupt.

What Jules and Paul have attempted to do is try and attract customers from further afield.

During our time in Levisham we have only ever found Jules, Paul and their staff to be most welcoming and friendly and their food to be of a high standard. That is why we decided, after looking at many venues, to hold our wedding reception at the Horseshoe. This was for 80 people and all we can say is that every person that attended was most impressed and all complemented on the high standard of food, accomodation and service.

My personal thoughts are that you will never please all of the local residents of Levisham, neither of the last two owners have managed this. Also it is interesting that most complaints on this site are anonymous, I think this shows a lot about the character of these people.

I would like to wish not only Jules and Paul but also Betty and Stewart all the very best for the future and we will continue to support and recommend them.

Philip & Donna Jenkinson

12 Feb 2007 13:13