The Black Horse Inn

9.01
(1440 reviews)
Bars and Pubs

The emphasis at the Black Horse is on quality food, all locally sourced, from high quality suppliers, the meat in fact being delivered from a butcher only a mile down the road. The theme for the food is varied, an excellent selection of traditional English dishes in keeping with the traditional countryside location of the Inn. The restaurant also offers an exciting selection of a la carter dishes and regularly changing specials, to keep the offering fresh and varied. The restaurant menu will really get your tastebuds going, and all of the dishes are lovingly prepared onsite by our talented brigade of trained chefs.

An 18th Century Inn, the Black Horse Inn has been a refuge, providing a welcome rest, food and sustenance, and more importantly watering weary travellers for hundreds of years. The selection of ale and wine is second to none, and testament to many years of experience providing excellent hospitality.

The ale and wine offering at the Black Horse, has a similar ethos to the food. To use locally sourced suppliers, Brewers and wineries to provide a wide and varied selection of products that are able to stand up against more mainstream competitors.

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9.01
Overall rating
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Food 8.94
Service 8.96
Ambience 9.08
Cleanliness 9.16
1440 reviews

Food 7

Service 7

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 10

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Sharon C. Dined 4 years ago

Overall food wasn't as good as previous times we've been sadly, lacked a bit of depth of flavour. Service was ok but had to get attention for another drink, ask for dessert menus etc but appreciate new staff were working and being trained. Did appreciate the free birthday drink gesture but then it was added to the bill at the end!

Food 10

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 10

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Ashley s. Dined 4 years ago

Was recommended by a friend to try here. Wasn’t disappointed, lovely old pub and excellent food, staff were very friendly

Food 4

Service 10

Ambience 9

Cleanliness 9

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Joanna W. Dined 4 years ago

Sorry to say we were both very disappointed with our food. I had burger, burger was dry, over cooked, my starter, 'chicken liver'had no taste and was very bland. We were really disappointed and don't think we're be coming back.

Food 10

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 9

MM

Mrs M. Dined 4 years ago

What a hidden gem. We visited recently for the first time as needed somewhere close to a wedding venue in Maidstone. It's so much more than a B&B. Great pub, delicious food and outstanding staff - all friendly and helpful. John the owner is a real gentleman and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be staying again.

Food 9

Service 7

Ambience 5

Cleanliness 10

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Elizabeth T. Dined 4 years ago

As I was unwell I ate very little. However my partner enjoyed his food. There was some confusion about our payment and several faults in the bathroom of our room (Daffodil) which we reported to reception. These spoiled the overall experience. However the pub/restaurant was friendly and helpful.

Food 9

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 6

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Carol . Dined 4 years ago

We had a really nice time and the food and service were exceptional

Food 10

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 10

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Mark n. Dined 4 years ago

Service and food was excellent. Only complaint was that Father in law paid for us to have a bottle of champagne and there was no mention of that and we thought it was a freebie as I had mentioned it was my wife’s 50th when we booked. He wasn’t happy that we didn’t Thank him. Would highly recommend The Black Horse and we were thoroughly looked after.

Food 9

Service 9

Ambience 9

Cleanliness 9

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Robert a. Dined 4 years ago

Gorgeous as always

Food 10

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 10

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Peter A. Dined 4 years ago

Very enjoyable meal with friends good food good service.

Food 10

Service 10

Ambience 10

Cleanliness 10

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Julie m. Dined 4 years ago