The Black Horse in Ashford

Sammy, Andy & Team - thank you for a special evening. Having lived in the village for 20 years it was fantastic to witness good times returning to the Black Horse. In your short time looking after the pub you have managed to breathe life back into the heart of the community. Special mention to the band, staff and all our fellow Plucktarians that danced the night away and saw in 2025 with a bang. Well done; thank you again. Keep up the good work Rollieclan X

Really lovely meal at The Black Horse last night. Visited with a friend and had tasty halloumi fries with a spicy dip, followed by beef bourguignonne. The beef was locally sourced, tender and delicious. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere good. Will be going again for sure.

If you’re looking for a proper Sunday roast in a cozy countryside pub, The Black Horse in Pluckley is the place to go. I had the lamb roast, and honestly, it was amazing. The lamb was cooked perfectly—soft, juicy, and full of flavor. You could tell they put some real care into it, especially with that herb crust that just made it extra tasty. The roast potatoes were spot on—crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, exactly how they should be. The gravy was rich and delicious, tying everything together perfectly. They didn’t skimp on the sides either. The Yorkshire pudding was big, golden, and great for mopping up the gravy, and the veg was fresh and nicely cooked, not the sad, soggy stuff you sometimes get. The pub itself has such a lovely vibe—really warm and welcoming with a proper countryside feel. The staff were friendly and made sure we were happy without hovering too much. All in all, it was one of the best roasts I’ve had in a long time. If you’re in Pluckley or anywhere nearby, I’d definitely recommend giving The Black Horse a visit. You won’t regret it!

I would have liked to have enjoyed this country pub as it Is very attractive from the outside. Unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. Although the setting and the room are rather pleasant, and the owner.s welcome rather Nice, the food is very average. First the menu doesn.t offre much choice : mainly burgers ! They sarted by offering us a menu that wasn’t available that evening. First disappointment. So we chose a burger and a fish and chips. The meat of the burger was overcooked and dry and the fish was hardly batterred and very small portion. The chips were not very hot and really average. When we asked for more tartar sauce we have been adviced not to ask for a y more as there wasn’t any left ! Finally we decided not to try the deserts and left promising not to return. Bad experience !

Visited today with a friend for Sunday lunch! What a gem! Gorgeous country pub, food was great (we have the pork and turkey roast, all piping hot, and good portions! And extra gravy was a plus!) Followed by desserts and of course wine! Staff were attentive and lovely, cosy inside with the fire going. We went out in the storm to come here and didn't regret! Can't wait to visit again!

Great looking pub. Staff & their fur baby 😊 very friendly & welcoming. Food delish, hot & a great selection of veg. Will defo return.

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Food properly cooked and presented. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return when in the area.

First time visiting the black horse staff was polite and welcoming, beautifully owned pub and run business will definitely be back, Loaded fries wasn’t on the menu but got them made with a beautiful layer of pulled pork. And most definitely the cleanest pub toilets I’ve ever seen. Will definitely be back. We wish the owners all the best for the future

If I want a Sunday roast of this standard, I'll ho to Iceland and buy one from the freezer for £1. Charging £18 for that most suited for the bin is a disgrace. Stick to being a pub.

After a long walk in glorious October sunshine we found the pub to be shut at 1pm on a lovely Saturday lunchtime.. hungry and thirsty we phoned the venue and were told that they were closed for staff training and will open at 6.00pm.. ..really on a Saturday!? Fair enough to shut your pub when you wish but at least flag it on website (we had been looking at the website several times in advance for menus etc) for walkers, hungry and thirsty to plan around. We walked on to another pub about 2 miles away which was fortunately open, busy and very good.