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US$8 - US$34
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British
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Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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The Street, Pluckley, Ashford TN27 0QS England
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+44 1233 840668
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Reviewed 3 March 2020
Magnificent

Today’s Specials at the black horse, darling buds of may restaurant, duck breast, and chicken and pesto linguini absolutely stunning, gob smacked at the quality, 5 star if you ask me , prompt with timing, fresh produce, and amazing service , I travel a long...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 1 March 2020
Lovely lunch stop

At last the Black Horse is a pub you really want to return to, following years of mediocrity at best. Great value ‘pensioners’ lunch’ ( oh dear!) which was fresh and tasty. We had cod and chips and scampi and chips- both were very good...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 16 February 2020 via mobile
Just had a lovely Sunday lunch

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Really good food, excellent value, delicious puds and very helpful and friendly staff. Thumbs up all round.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 13 February 2020 via mobile
Great vegan menu

Lovely on a rainy day. Great staff, historic pub. No ghosts on this rainy day. The vegan desserts are excellent.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 1 February 2020 via mobile
A good place to visit. Lots

A good place to visit. Lots of choice on the menus. Great food and ambience with very friendly staff. Thanks Alex

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 26 January 2020
Just perfect

Our family of 4 including my son Finley who is 7 and my daughter Maddison who is 5 along with our in laws visited the black horse today and were all elated after our visit. We were met with lovely accommodating staff from the get...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 26 January 2020
Sunday Lunch

Had an amazing Sunday roast here today,great service and value for money.good selection for children's meals,highly recommend it.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 24 January 2020
Below expectation

Recommended by friends who accompanied us for Sunday lunch but too many things wrong. Asked for no gravy - given gravy - took long time to change. Others had beef stew - all said it was poor (it certainly didn't look appetizing). My veg came...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 14 January 2020
PERFECT SERVICE,INCLUDING A LIFT FROM THE STATION !!

Our Sunday was perfectly planned ..A train from Sevenoaks to Folkestone with some friends to buy them a joint 70th birthday lunch ..However , British Rail had different ideas ,and with an electrical failure curtailing our journey , we jumped off the train to find...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 8 January 2020 via mobile
Food usually good but bad service if you have a problem

We have visited the pub several times since it changed owners and have been pleased with the food and service. However we visited twice in Dec 19 and had problems with our meals. The attitude was very disappointing. There was no apology, the chefs comments...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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    How is The Black Horse Restaurant rated?
    The Black Horse Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4
    • Service: 4
    • Value: 4
    • Atmosphere: 4