Pub in Locksbottom
Black Horse
318 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, BR6 8NW4.2out of 5 on Google, from 684 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Black Horse
This large and popular Ember Inn owned pub sits at the end of the shopping parade of Locksbottom, having been reopened on 3rd May 2024 after a major refurbishment. The imposing building has a mix of white painted exterior with half hung tiles, along with tall chimneys and dormer windows. The interior is well laid out with various rooms and areas that lead off from the blue panelled L-shaped bar. The traditional décor is a subtle mix of grey, green and blue shades with tied curtains, patterned wallpaper plus framed prints and old photos of the local area. There is a mix of tables and seating, with wooden flooring at one end and patterned carpet at the other end, along with subdued lighting.
The garden is lawn, with a backdrop of trees, and has several table sets plus four huts, popular with families. In addition, there is a paved area at the front with more table sets, some under a large awning, enclosed by a rope and shrubs.
Even though this pub is food-orientated, casual drinkers are welcome. Like most Ember Inns, a "Cask Club" operates every Monday and Thursday whereby there is a £1/pint and 50p/half-pint discount. The 20p/pint discount for CAMRA members operates on all other days.
Since refurbishment, the number of cask ales available stands at around three to four. There is an events board present, which also gives details of special deals on dining.
Instagram page is @blackhorseorpington
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Lawn area with several table sets plus four huts. Also, a roped enclosed paved area at the front.
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events: Quiz evenings
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking: Limited with 14 places including 2 disabled.
- Smoking: Smokers shelter outside main entrance plus paved area out front
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01689 889021
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 684 ratings
5 out of 5Natalia Barbosaon Google, July 2024
Food was good, quiet, outdoor seating for a nice alfresco summer meal, nice woods around for walks. Not an easy place.
1 out of 5Sam Jameson Google, September 2024
Unfriendly manager. Barred our whole family because we enjoyed an ice lolly on the outside table, which was not purchased on the premises. Understand its thier livelihood to sell food and drinks, but Could've just explained that and asked is to stop. We spent over £100 on drinks for 6/7 people, 3 weekends in a row, it's not like we were trying to freeload him.
5 out of 5Raj Khairaon Google, August 2023
Very nice pub which ticks all the boxes, parking available, good inside and outside seating areas. Very efficient bar and food service and decent toilets (better than some). Overall a nice clientele which is expected in an affluent area. We ordered the chicken and leek pie and half pounder which was very nice. Has become a regular spot but the only gripe is that the garden doesn't get much sun!
3 out of 5Mark “The Zesty Guide” Galeon Google, August 2024
Chilled Sunday pub vibes. Food not so great but okay with a pint. Good range of drinks available. Pleasant beer garden.
4 out of 5Steve Walterson Google, June 2024
Somehow the Black Horse does their food better than any if the other Ember Inns in the area. Great staff too. Recent refurb has reduced the choice of real ale which is a shame especially when the three they usually now have are too similar to each other (Pride/Doom/Landlord)
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.