A Vibrant Community Pub in the Heart of Aylestone

If you know Aylestone, you’ll know The Black Horse — a pub that sits right at the centre of its community and plays a huge part in what makes this area so special. In fact, it’s the kind of place people actively choose to live near, drawn in by the atmosphere, the events and the sense of belonging it creates.

Current owners Alan and Sarah have built something truly special here. They’ve created a welcoming, inclusive space that appeals to everyone — from women enjoying a drink on their own, to long-standing regulars who’ve been coming in for decades, to young families, groups of friends and everyone in between. It’s exactly what a great pub should be: warm, inviting and full of life.

The Black Horse thrives on its events calendar, with a packed programme that keeps customers coming back time and time again. From lively evenings to seasonal celebrations, events are a huge part of the pub’s success — especially in the summer months when the garden comes into its own. These are well-supported, often sell-out occasions that really showcase the pub’s energy, character and connection to its customers.

Set on Narrow Lane, the pub enjoys a fantastic position just minutes from the canal and Aylestone Meadows, with the church and a small farm shop nearby. Surrounded by housing, other pubs and independent businesses, it benefits from strong footfall and a loyal local customer base. Aylestone itself is ideally located close to Leicester city centre, with excellent transport links including the M1 and M69.

There is currently a small but well-executed food offering — think a focused, high-quality burger menu done really well — leaving plenty of opportunity for the next operator to make their mark.

This is a pub full of vibrancy, character and charm, and a rare opportunity for someone looking to create a home as well as a business. It would suit an operator with real passion for people, events and community — someone ready to build on the fantastic foundations already in place and take The Black Horse into its next exciting chapter.

Does this sound like a pub you’d want to run?

Get in touch and be part of its next chapter.

Find out more at our next Run a Pub event on July 1st

Discover what it’s really like to work with Everards and build a career in the pub industry. Whether you’re exploring a new opportunity, considering a lifestyle change, or simply curious about running your own pub, this event is your chance to learn more about partnering with us and how to get started.

What to expect at the event

Over a brew and a relaxed chat, you’ll meet our team, ask questions, and gain real insight into the opportunities, support, and lifestyle that come with running your own pub. You’ll also enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look around our brewery, giving you a first-hand glimpse into how we work and the passion behind everything we do.

Whether you’re looking for a complete career change, a new business opportunity, or simply exploring what’s possible, this event could be the first step towards something exciting.

📍 Where? Everards of Leicestershire, Cooper Way, Leicestershire LE19 2AN
🕔 When? Wednesday 1st July, 2pm – 3.30pm

Come along, meet the team, and start imagining what your future in pub life could look like.

The Community

Aylestone is a well-established and popular suburb of Leicester, known for its strong sense of community and relaxed, welcoming feel. It’s the kind of place where people put down roots — a mix of long-time residents, young families and professionals, all drawn to the balance of green space and city convenience. With Leicester city centre just a short distance away and excellent transport links including the M1 and M69 nearby, it’s ideally positioned for both work and leisure.

What really sets Aylestone apart is its community spirit. The area is home to beautiful outdoor spaces such as Aylestone Meadows and the nearby canal, which are well-used by locals for walking, cycling and socialising. There’s a thriving local scene too, with independent businesses, pubs and community events all playing their part in bringing people together. It’s a place where local venues are genuinely supported, and where a great pub can quickly become the heart of the neighbourhood.

Your Pub, Your Business – The Everards Code of Practice

At Everards, we’re proud to be part of the Pub Industry voluntary Code of Practice. Our Your Pub, Your Business guide sets out our commitment to doing things the right way and building strong, open partnerships with our Business Owners.

It explains what you can expect from us as your landlord and what we expect from each other, giving both sides clear, fair standards to work to throughout our time in partnership.

The guide covers key areas including:

• Leasing your pub

• Rent reviews

• Renewing agreements

• Working with Everards as your landlord

• Managing Amusement With Prizes (AWPs)

• How we handle complaints

• Ending a tenancy

It’s all about clarity, fairness and supporting you to run a successful pub business with confidence.