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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 3239 reviews

What Anepicfoodie doesn't like about The Black Lion:
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. View all feedback. What Tracey likes about The Black Lion:
Went for a meal while away on holiday with my family. The food was amazing, I had the chicken and leak pie it was delicious! Other members of my family had the club sandwich and the duo of lamb which was also amazing. The Chocolate Torte and Banoffee sticky toffee pudding was lovely too. The staff were very friendly and attentive, would highly recommended anyone to visit! View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Jen
07.08.2024 - 09:10

We had such a lovely lunch today,the service was great the food was excellent. A very welcoming venue and spotlessly clean thank you x

Hannah
07.08.2024 - 09:10

Amazing food, great service, and a brilliant atmosphere. We attended the D day celebrations, and is definitely worth a visit.

Melanie
07.08.2024 - 09:10

I am, I will admit, rather fussy when it comes to food, but oh my goodness there was nothing I could fault about the food here. It was fresh, hot, and so tasty...

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James
07.08.2024 - 09:10

We had a fantastic dinner at the black lion in Appledoor. We started with some nachos which were delicious and great to share. They were proper authentic nachos...

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Tracey
07.08.2024 - 09:10

Went for a meal while away on holiday with my family. The food was amazing, I had the chicken and leak pie it was delicious! Other members of my family had the...

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The restaurant received mixed reviews, with praise for the ambiance and friendly staff. However, disappointment was expressed over long wait times, small portions, tasteless food, and wheelchair accessibility issues. Despite some negative experiences, others enjoyed the food, large portions, reasonable prices, and charming atmosphere. In contrast, diabolical service was reported by one couple, leading to a poor overall rating. The character of the pub, warm hospitality, delicious food, cleanliness, and attentive staff were highlighted as positive aspects by other patrons. Overall, the establishment seems to offer a variety of experiences, both positive and negative, for its customers.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Sasha
30.12.2022 - 09:19

We were out on Sunday and thought we would stop at lunch. come in here and have a great lunch. generous portioning and friendly staff. in any case recommend.

Ben
30.12.2022 - 09:19

We went to the black lion on 22/01/17 and wow, what a big pub and restaurant eating was perfect service was also perfect personal friendly it could be a bit mis...

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Pete
30.12.2022 - 09:19

I have used this restaurant for over 20 years, it never fails to deliver first class food and service. Do not eat them before they go, although they will need t...

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Lindsay
30.12.2022 - 09:19

We had a nice eating meet cyclists, we were good with super food and somewhere safe for our cyclists to put their bikes.

Adrian
30.12.2022 - 09:19

I came along with family on Monday (28th November) to celebrate 2 birthday's. The food was lovely and staff friendly and attentive, will come again when we are...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 564 reviews
Elizabeth
30.11.2023 - 03:46

Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Lamb Kofta Pitta Breads Hummus and Chicken Wings, Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash...

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Melissa
30.11.2023 - 03:46

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 wil...

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Wesley
30.11.2023 - 03:46

Really like what they've done to the place, I was a regular with the past owners but it was nice to see their own touches Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Servi...

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Helen
30.11.2023 - 03:46

We have a lovely roast in the pub today, we will definitely go back for another. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Sunday Lunch

Lady
30.11.2023 - 03:46

Beautiful pub friendly staff a warm welcome gorgeous food will be back .. was a lovely drive from Canterbury Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosph...

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