The Black Horse

637 reviews

318 Crofton Rd, Locksbottom, Orpington BR6 8NW, United Kingdom

www.emberinns.co.uk

+441689889021

About

The Black Horse is a Pub located at 318 Crofton Rd, Locksbottom, Orpington BR6 8NW, United Kingdom. It has received 637 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-11PM
Tuesday12-10:30PM
Wednesday12-11PM
Thursday12-11PM
Friday12-11PM
Saturday12-11PM
Sunday12-11PM

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  • The address of The Black Horse: 318 Crofton Rd, Locksbottom, Orpington BR6 8NW, United Kingdom

  • The Black Horse has 4.2 stars from 637 reviews

  • Pub

  • "We had a very friendly welcome, when we went for breakfast, as we were early (10 am on a Saturday Morning) it was very quiet and relaxed, we ordered our traditional English breakfasts, and didn't have too long to wait, the coffee was hot and tasty, and the breakfast was more than I had expected, well cooked and presented"

    "I can't praise the staff enough"

    "I really like this pub, it’s cosy with the fire on, it’s nicely decorated, great size with plenty of seats and I‘m looking forward to making it to a quiz night here at some point… Yesterday we ordered food, and it was a little disappointing that only a much smaller menu was available"

    "Went for an early pint with a friend"

    "Food is not good, dry and very bland"

Reviews

  • Denise Rodgie

We had a very friendly welcome, when we went for breakfast, as we were early (10 am on a Saturday Morning) it was very quiet and relaxed, we ordered our traditional English breakfasts, and didn't have too long to wait, the coffee was hot and tasty, and the breakfast was more than I had expected, well cooked and presented. ( I really liked the sausages) and worth every penny of the reasonable prices. There is a good choice on the breakfast menu,(see website) as well as a bottomless prosecco breakfast . The place was begining to get busy around 12pm, as we were leaving. Every staff member we spoke to was friendly, overall a pleasant experience, we are aiming to meet there again next month.

  • Chris Goodman

I can't praise the staff enough. We came in as a group of 8 on Sunday for a birthday lunch & if I can be honest, we're a fussy bunch. People don't like [x] or won't eat [y] or what something cooked their way, etc; which makes going out for dinner a bit of a nightmare! However, both the lady behind the bar & the chef were on-point. We were listened to & everything was as requested. As a consequence, everyone to a person enjoyed their meals & desserts. Everyone also said they will definitely go back there soon separately, my wife & I included. Thanks to all the staff for a great few hours at your pub.
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Trina

I really like this pub, it’s cosy with the fire on, it’s nicely decorated, great size with plenty of seats and I‘m looking forward to making it to a quiz night here at some point… Yesterday we ordered food, and it was a little disappointing that only a much smaller menu was available. Starters were limited so I chose the breaded mushrooms - big mistake! So incredibly over cooked with whatever was inside (oil/juice?) was like lava; when you eventually find a way through the baked on crust you’re likely to burn your lip/mouth/tongue. The hunters chicken was decent though and hearty. I skipped dessert but the ones I saw being delivered looked lovely.

  • Medley of activities

Went for an early pint with a friend. The doombar that was served to me had not been pulled through the line previously so the sediment was very apparent in the glass when I told this to the barman he didn't seem all that bothered. Overall lovely place (looks wise) and the second drink and my pals was fine, didn't stop for food but the prices look very reasonable however as we was about to go and order a bin lorry came right up to the entrance and stunk to high heaven with that my appetite was gone. Maybe something should be said about the bin lorry being at end of carpark and they walk the bins a further.

  • Tria B

Food is not good, dry and very bland. Not good service either. The lady behind the bar took my drink from me whilst she was shaking. She asked me to leave the premises because I was drinking with my older colleagues and was still asked to show ID even if I'm already in my 30s. I was always coming in for drinks in there for years and still got horrible treatment. I have concluded how rude the staff is and how were not going to this pub anymore. And because of this we found the White Lion with better service and great food choices! So I guess everything happens for a reason. BETTER NOT COME BACK HERE!

  • Stephen Chamberlain

The food had to be returned as it was inedible, despite there being less than 10 customers in the pub at the time. I had to open maybe 10 small packs of mayonnaise (difficult to open) whereas tomato ketchup was available in a large bottle WHY? Then another customer sat no more than 10 feet from me shouting and screaming on his phone. The pub was empty at the time. This was not a good experience. I await your response and will not use the pub again until I hear from you. P.s I am/was a regular customer
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1

  • Jennifer Bird

I really love this pub. It has a great atmosphere & service to match. The staff are really lovely & make you feel so welcomed. I thoroughly enjoyed the Scampi, so fresh and succulent. The homemade tartare sauce was delicious & the portions are generous. My daughter had a vegetarian dish as well as a side dish of cauliflower cheese. I had a cheeky taste of her cauliflower cheese & it was scrumptious. We were served by the lovely Bobbi, super friendly & a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommend this super, family pub.

  • Adam Simpson

My steak was awful. I ordered the Rump steak and it had a huge bit of gristle through the middle of it. Surely this would've been seen before cooking as it was from one end to the other. You couldn't even cut the gristle with a steak knife! They offered myself a free dessert as an apology which obviously wasn't sufficient as I had just paid £13 for the gristle. After discussing this, they refunded the money back for the gristle.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jag Babbra

Love this pub! Turned into a bit of a regular spot for us and we're always popping in Good selection of drinks, food is served Very quickly. Sunday roast is pretty decent and ample portion. Only 1 thing I wasn't a big fan of was the steaks - otherwise the food is good (the lasagna is amazing.. even the lentil vege one!) There were a few comments regarding the staff but personally never had any problems. The dining area has a family section. There is also outdoor dining but it's onto locksbottom highstreet

  • Andrew Barton

Brought my Mum here for a Sunday Lunch as we had been here before. Purchased some drinks first and then went to order Sunday Roast only to be told that they did not have any! Good customer service would have been to say when ordering drinks to ask if we would be eating and then advise the fact there weren't any roasts available. Was told that they had been really busy and sold out, didn't look that busy to me. Won't be coming here again!

  • BasiltheDragon

Came for the new menu launch, food was spot on, and thank you for changing my partners steamed greens for peas! Service at bar and on the floor was Hiya, thank you for replying! We had the new shepherd's pie (I stuck to my usual burnt gammon), the shepherd's pie was amazing, full of flavour and generous in portion size! Also thank you to Matt for hunting down some brown sauce for us!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Craig Marchant

Nice evening with the wife and friends. Friendly staff helped us to pick out a lovely bottle of Merlot. Our friends joined us on a nice corner table and we had a very pleasant evening. Everyone in the pub was enjoying themselves, but no bad behaviour. A pub I would recommend for a night out and a nice bottle of red. Can't comment on the food but certainly a good choice available on the menu.

  • Maurice “Mo” Childs

There's not much atmosphere. The cutlery and condiments on the table make it look like a slightly upmarket greasy spoon. Lots of light bulbs are missing as usual. The bar staff were very friendly though. I would never eat here as the menu is down to a low price rather than up to a good standard and I'm very fussy about my food where I eat out
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

  • Frank Greenwood

Bar staff only serve customers within their reach,. They are oblivious to who's been waiting and who's just walked up to the bar,. They carelessly ignore customers who have been patiently waiting ahead of other who just walk right up. I know they don't require such academic skills to enroll for such job, so you can only blame bad management. Would avoid this pitt

  • Madeleine Lehane

This pub needs some attention - the paint is flaking off outside; I had to try out 3 chairs before finding one that felt safe or comfortable (and I'm not overweight), plus the chairs were dirty. Our G&Ts were brought to the table ready mixed with no option of choosing how much tonic we might like. However my burger tasted nice, but I would not rush to return.

  • Wonderwoman

The pub was immaculate and beautifully decorated for Christmas with gorgeous lights and a warm feeling. The service was spot on, friendly and fast. The food was absolutely tasty, it was very well presented and cooked/made perfectly! I could not believe the excellent value for money for what we got! I will most certainly be returning without a doubt.

  • Tom Monnery

T was phenomenal, food was lovely I was told it was cooked by a guy called Dan would recommend to anyone. Will definitely be here for my Christmas dinner.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast, Nachos, Posh Fish & Chips, Ultimate Burger, Belgian Chocolate Brownie

  • Mark Tarrant

Staff friendly and warned us of the delay for the food order which was not too long to wait .Food enjoyable especially the spare ribs with meat fell of the bone
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Posh Fish & Chips, Barbecued Spare Ribs, Chicken Wings, Dressed Mixed Salad

  • Alan Mitchell

Had a really nice meal with my wife and we were lucky to be able to take advantage of an Ember Inns offer. Cask ales were excellent as was the wine. Nice pub but yet again let down by the condition of the gents toilets. Just so tatty and mucky. No toilet paper in one cubicle plus paper on the floor as well, plus no soap. Not inspected enough.

  • Em

The huts in the garden and the car park seems to be in eternal darkness, which is resulting in people parking in non-allocated bays and causing chaos in an already small car park. Under the canopy at the front, there is one heater that doesn’t work and when the heaters are working they stay on for a measly 5 minutes at a time.

  • Duncan Bickley

Wonderful idea, staff asking the couple with 2 kids under 3 to sit in the family area. Good for them, even better for people like me who do not wish to have their pub lunch disturbed by fractious children. Wish more pubs would apply this policy. Staff were polite, food was good, beer properly kept, good value all round,

  • Claire Tarrant

We visited on a very busy Sunday evening. We had booked a table, which was just as well, as the pub was full. The food was great, the service was great. Only one star was removed because I didn't see an internal step and came down it, jarring my back. If hazard tape had been there, I would have been fine.

  • Steve C

I asked for my steak well done., when it arrived it was oozing blood. The waitress returned it to the kitchen, some time later it was brought out however when I cut into it it was still red with liquid blood and inedible.
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • carole Taylor

This is our 4th visit in the past few months. Nothing to complain about at all! The food is always lovely and the staff very polite and friendly
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Ultimate Burger, Belgian Chocolate Brownie

  • Brad Handyside

First time coming to the Black Horse last week and I have nothing but good things to say, staff were solid and very charismatic (if I remember his name correctly, Shane was extremely attentive). Food was great and will definitely drop by again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jill Turner

Local pub with comfortable furniture, lighting, and large bar area, offering a vast variety of beers and wine. Garden area much improved. Ordered food, the menu looked OK, nothing special, but member of staff explained the food is all frozen and portion controlled, hence 3 stars what ashame

  • Sam Teller

Had a great lunch with some friends this weekend, can't wait to come again! Everyone we've had from the menu is lovely and the drinks are great value for money. Our server T was super helpful and was more than happy to help us!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Geoffrey Hammond

Always enjoy our trip to the Black Horse, a bit of a shame that the Prawn Cocktail Starter has been removed from the menu though.
Price per person
£50–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast, Hunters Chicken Meal

  • Jacquelyn Moore

Some lovely tables by a cosy fire. Serves food all day. Food comes quickly. Takes Blue Light discount card which makes a visit good value.
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Hunter's Chicken

  • Jackie Harvey

We had a great meal at The Black Horse. Food was great, staff were very friendly and helpful, and our lunch was great value. Looking forward to coming back in a couple of weeks.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rikki James

Such a nice pub! Had the 3 course meal. Weekdays from 12pm till 5pm and was amazing value for what you get. Times between dishes were perfect yo help you settle with the last dish. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The whole experience was amazing!

  • Danny Dowling

Had a lovely late lunch and was greeted by lovely staff. Our server T was polite and took good care of us. Will be coming back.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Hunters Chicken Meal

  • Linda Evans

you need new steak knives! Steak was good and cooked well, but hard to cut through with old steak knives. The presentation is boring - all the elements on the plate but just tipped onto plate, boxes ticked - off to customer. Presentation is important

  • Sue Batchelor

Great pub, lovely friendly staff and good food, what more can you ask for
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Grilled Sea Bass Fillets, Sunday Roast, Posh Fish & Chips

  • Rachel Murphy

Nicely decorated pub, contemporary and clean. Toilets could do with an overhaul though they look tired and old. Food here has always been good and there's a good drinks selection with reasonable prices. Staff are usually pleasant and helpful.

  • Zahra A-G

Amazing menu and great prices too. Not your typical 'pub lunch'. Lots of menus to choose from (e.g. set menus, Sunday menu) so plenty of options - I was really spoilt for choice when ordering. Portions are generous and unfortunately I had

  • Charles Clowsley

I visit a lot and the meal is always lovely and staff very courteous.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Posh Fish & Chips
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Lee Waters

Dont go here food was really poor my partner was sick all night . Took family here for a Sunday roast they had us booked in on the wrong day . They made no attempt to find a table to seat the 6 of us told us to sit any were . Ended up

  • Em Collins

Really lovely place to visit food great very reasonably priced and very good. New menu is brilliant The atmosphere is great too and has a nice garden to sit outside worth a visit
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bethany Chapman

What a lovely pub, everything from the staff, to the drinks to the food was perfect. Was greated with a very warm welcome and despite it being busy was served promptly and the food cam out quickly. Will definitely be visiting again

  • chantelle stone

Lovely place, very friendly staff Expecially the manager Katie! She was very smiley and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met! Will deffinatly be returning!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • richard mahoney

Pop in for a quick Sunday lunch , the ultimate burger was really nice and my wife had the chicken salad and she liked that too . And the Camden hells was a good pint .
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mark Hatton

Lovely pub for a Saturday lunchtime meal. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Food on the 3 course set menu was excellent and terrific value for money. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the chocolate brownie!

  • Deborah Dorey

really enjoyed it. food was lovely so was the service.
Price per person
£80–90
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Nachos, Posh Fish & Chips, Barbecued Spare Ribs

  • Becca J

A great local pub. Always friendly staff and good food. The set menu is really good and great value. They have lots of offers through the week and seasonally.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • elizabeth Breame

Went for a meal at the Blackhorse and had a great time! My server Lizzy was kind, welcoming and very helpful. Made the experience 1000 times better! Food was great and well priced. Definitely would recommend!

  • Victoria Edwards

The Black Horse pub is always a great experience every time I visit!! The food has always been great and they have a lovely garden with new huts to sit in. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

  • Nadia Chaudhary

A few friends and I stopped by for a few catch up drinks and had an amazing time. Shane behind the bar was attentive and friendly, we'll be back again soon to try more of the cocktails
Service: 5

  • Brenda Parsons

Good support for our disabled guest polite and cheery helpful staff
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Matthew Eaglestone

Myself and some friends came to The Black Horse for Quiz Night on Sunday. We had a great meal before hand. Service was excellent and so was the quiz. We will start attending the quiz regularly now!

  • Mr Wong

Great atmosphere for a gathering among friends and family. Probably the best chicken wings around town and their waffle looks great! Must check Ot out the next time you are in Orpington/Petts Wood.

  • Paul Broadhurst

A very friendly pub, food has always been good.
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast, Hunters Chicken Meal

  • Paul Eaton

Great little pub even if it a chain. Staff friendly Good selection of drinks Food very good we had the crispy chicken rap & myself the Steak sandwich. Chips are to die for

  • Rob “Azpi” C

Good value food and drink in congenial surroundings. Mens and womens toilets in poor condition
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Ashley Hale

Warms homily environment, with welcoming and friendly staff. Combined with a good broad selection of drinks and appetizing menu of well cooked food. I'd definitely recommend going

  • Liam Dooley

Very nice pub. Really friendly staff and atmosphere. Good selection of food just let down by not all being cooked that great. Highly recommend this pub, even a great Sunday quiz.

  • Jo Lilley

the service was extremely friendly and the food quality was amazing served hot and fresh, the waitress staff are also very attentive. one hundred percent going to keep coming!!

  • Peter Brigden

I guess I was there at the wrong time. Saturday at midday. Desultory and slow service and a few strange characters. Off my list anyways.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Clare Skillen

Lovely food, especially the deserts!!! .if you're looking for something better than the runoff the mill pub a d food, I'd definitely recommend this one. Staff are lovely too.

  • Raj Khaira

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).

  • john kershaw

Popped in having visited hospital and was pleasantly surprised. Nice clean pub with a good selection of drinks and food. I opted for burger and chips of which was lovely.

  • Vincent Evans

The staff are great and the food is excellent. Please go back to having children only in one area. Some of us don't want to hear babies crying all through our dinner

  • Steve Bartholomew

Friendly, good value, comfortable venue with a standard pub restaurant menu which is cooked well. Great for taking my elderly aunt to for lunch. Staff are excellent.

  • Keira Turner

Friendly staff, quiet lunch with my daughter. Lovely food. Good sized kids meal
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Vanessa Brooks

Me and my husband have visited The Black Horse a few times in the last few Months for lunch. Great food and friendly welcoming staff, I would definitely recommend!

  • Jemma

Friendly staff and a nice, cosy atmosphere. Good value lunches and dinners!
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alice Kaya

Very nice food but small portions and order took too long to come
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

  • Connie Chan

My go-to whenever I fancy some pub food/time. My favourite in the area. The only downside is a lack of parking space hence I gave it a four-star.

  • Lilly Eagle

I visited recently for drinks with friends. I had an amazing mojito cocktail, recommended to me by Lizzie. I will definitely be coming back soon.

  • Elizabeth Rice

A gorgeous and cosy pub. Emma was very welcoming and made us feel very relaxed. Food was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be coming back :)

  • Andrew Davey

First visit and only had a drink but looked clean and staff were good
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Kim

Very welcoming bar restaurant with a great vegan menu. Staff very friendly, nice decor and lovely outside spaces. Very good for families.

  • Paul Stringfellow

I love this pub. Quick simple service a great food without fuss. Nice garden space.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Gina Pistolas

I don't think I have ever experienced such awful food the burger was burnt the salad was old soggy salad leaves totally unacceptable

  • Brian K

I just visited for a few beers with freinds, nice atmosphere, good beer choice
Price per person
£20–30
Atmosphere: 4

  • Emma Yin

Just had lunch here and the food was delicious, delivered with excellent service. Thank you to the wonderful staff. :)

  • S M W

Great food and warm atmosphere. Teresa was so welcoming and friendly especially, will definitely be coming back again!

  • linda winder

Well cooked Sunday lunch, smart helpful staff.
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast

  • Tricia Chapman

Beautiful pub, staff are awesome, food is delicious and great value. Can't wait to go again! Highly recommend

  • Karen Husband

All staff were polite and helpful. Food was great.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jim Potter

Second time here and warming to it. Decent standard food but tge beer selection seems vastly improved.

  • Sam Cruxton

stopped for a quick drink and left very happy. shane was quick to serve me and did it with a smile

  • Jo. H

ColadaCini - Baileys limited Edition Loved it ! Nice pub, lovely staff, affordable food too

  • Simon Smith

Lovely food and a selection of ales.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Elet Collins

Lovely pub. Good food great service
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Stephen Carpenter

Had soft drink, service and everything was excellent.
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  • Luka Adzich

Best and sweetest service in the area. Also value for money. Can't wait to go again

  • Piergiorgio Masserani

Tasty Sunday roast and premium double burger, friendly staff, nice local ambience.

  • Cyril Willis

Great food and drink and thay don't rush you . Service outstanding

  • Mari

Sunday lunch, good food in cozy place

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