March 2024 by JJTI Ramsden
Well what more can I say apart from what a wonderful mother?s day lunch. The pub was so, so busy and the service and food continued to be amazing.Thank you the Black Lion,
January 2024 by I6090BEjaneb
This is what Sundays should be about?. What a great pub for a fabulous roast dinner, we both had the two meat (beef and lamb) roast dinner with a lovely selection of vegetables which tasted like they had just been taken from the garden they were that fresh. They had bright colour to them and a perfect bite. The meat was very well cooked not over done at all and those massive Yorkshire puddings tasted great! We then both had a pudding, chefs cheesecake which was a little gem with a crunchy base, vanilla cheesecake filling with a toffee layer and cream to finish. Pantone bread and butter pudding served with a delicious Devon custard. Both puddings were absolutely Devine! We would both love to come back for another meal, sadly we don?t live locally. Huge compliments to the chef who really does himself proud with the highest standard of food.. highly recommend
January 2024 by annachloe1809
We stopped in for lunch after walking to Appledore along the canal from Warehorne. We had such a friendly welcome (including our dog!), sat by the fire and enjoyed a couple of drinks and delicious sandwiches. The staff and locals were really friendly and we are looking forward to coming back again!
December 2023 by carlwH4026WR
Food was amazing, such a nice roast dinner, fresh and served hot, starters and dessert just as nice, beer and service was great, keep up the good work, Brad is a great chef and Natasha and the rest of the staff has got the service to A grade, well done to all
November 2023 by Bill H
Diabolical service - My wife and I went to the pub for the first time based on previous reviews. We ordered drinks and waited 30 minutes to have the order taken. The pint of IPA which I had was sour and I took it back. Whilst still waiting my wife ordered at he bar as the waitress did not come round. Some twenty mins later everyone who came in after us had all been served with their food. The manager came to our table and apologised for the delay and said all the food was being cooked from scratch. He also said we could leave if we wanted to. He gave us comments regarding his wife's health and a hospital visit. He also made comment regarding making sure the fire was not smoking as reasons for the lack of service. We did not get any food or finish our drinks or most importantly receive anything resembling good customer service. We are locals to this establishment and would never recommend them to anyone. In fact we would clearly state this is the worst pub in the area. Poor beer, poor food and very poor service. Mr & Mrs Hawthorne 16/11/2023
October 2023 by Anepicfoodie
Avery lovely welcome from the woman behind the bar and a nice ambience. Unfortunately we waited half and hour for 2 wraps (it wasn't busy) and they were not good. They were small, tasteless and not filling at all. A shame as everything else was nice.
October 2023 by Alan Hepworth
Have known this pub for 25 years and this was my first chance to visit since its refurbishment and my word it does not let you down. The food is great and the choice is well spread, so is the beer and the vine. Excellent value for money we left stuffed with a smile on our faces very friendly with good service.
October 2023 by The Country Cottage Gardener
One of the best "posh" pub meals we've had in a long time. The food is well presented and was really good. Service was friendly and accommodated our requests for slight changes. It was nice to see a village pub busy with drinksKid-friendliness: Our little lad was welcomed
October 2023 by Melissa Pemberton
Found this love in the Summer. Great food, large portions and for a good price. Staff are friendly and attentive and lovely seating inside or out. A place i will definitely keep visiting!!
October 2023 by holaengland
The roast dinners are so tasty, since the new owners have taken over we've been here for a roast dinner about 5 times! Definitely can recommend, value for money! The younger boy waiter is very good at his job so happy and knowing. The owners and other staff are so welcoming too, were be back very soon!
October 2023 by Stu R
Popped into the lion for what i thought would be a light lunch ,ordered the Korean chicken wings .and bulked out with chunky chips ,on reflection I didn't need the chips . Korean wings with a spicy sticky sauce and was a much larger portion then I expected,as were the skin on chunky fries .portion size are more then decent and certainly well cooked and presented well ,the real ales I sampled were good and the coffee afterwards of reasonable strength without overt bitterness.. Words of advice make sure you have a finger bowl if ordering the wings and be prepared for a trip to the immaculate restroom,to wash hands .
September 2023 by Isobel N
We booked a large table in the side garden, meals were superb, service was exemplary. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Totally recommend. Place was busy and lovely atmosphere. Well done Black lion team!
September 2023 by markgT6466SK
A friendly pub in a lovely location , good food choices- from fish & chips ( which I had ) to ploughman?s & other usual pub fare. Young man behind the bar was very helpful.. tried hard to push the special from the board, which none of us was that bothered with. He even ran up the local store to get mustard which someone on our table asked for? that?s service! Recommended if in the area , but for me not ?wow ! ? but ample. We will return, however
September 2023 by Coastal38226596875
Game, bacon and fig pudding, steak & Stilton pie, Thai curry, Lamb burger - all rated v good by table of 4. Good value, attentive service - definitely re-visit. Ps we booked - just as well - busy for a Tuesday night.
September 2023 by Pamela S
Great meal and lovely staff, wish them all the success. Lovely to have a good local pub. Hope people will support new owners as trying so hard to please.
