The Black Horse at Densole in Shepway

Service was great and pub seemed friendly. Food very average and somewhat overpriced. No draught ales available.

We were staying at the nearby campsite and popped in for lunch . The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly .I would definitely recommend this pub for a great place to have a drink or meal.All seemed very safe with staff wearing masks and hand gel available .Give this a go !

Had a decent enough meal (fish and chips) at a decent enough price, but oh my goodness, I think the fact that there is supposed to be any social distancing and other measures to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 has completely passed them by!! There was a nod to track and trace - a book to fill in, but no-one checking if you had noticed the book let alone filled it in. There was a perspex screen at the bar, but the staff constantly going around it to make talking to customers easier. There were pots of hand gel, but saw no staff use them. No face coverings worn by any staff. No cleaning of items (like salt and pepper pots) in between people using them. The staff were hugging each other and customers constantly and there was hardly any space between tables or people generally.Staff generally polite, but running around like aimless headless chickens would be an apt description.

Popped into the Black horse today for a drink . 1st impressions were really good Sanitiser on the way in, Clip board for track an trace We were asked to take a seat at a table and someone came to take our order. Then a group of young people came in and were greeted with hugs from the bar staff. They were served at the bar as a group with no social distancing, even though there was tape on the floor! They all sat down at a table near me . bunching round a small table which meant they were not 2 metres from each other or from us We took our drinks outside and finished them and left. We will not be returning I did not feel safe.

My wife and I went here for Sunday Lunch 30th August. We were greeted by the wonderful Paige who was our waitress. The service was swift and the food was incredible. I started with the whitebait whilst my wife had the Camembert. for mains we had the roast beef.The food was cooked to perfection and the vegetables wasn't boring. So many pubs just do boring veg but we had a wide range including red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, roasted parsnips carrots broccoli.The landlady was amazing and the staff made us feel like part of a family or like a regular would feel even on our only ever visit.Really do try this place if you are near by as its wonderful.More importantly they take social distancing and COVID very seriously so you do feel safe in their environment.Once again thank you for making our weekend perfect x

Absolutely fantastic visit. Great food (we had scampi and chips, and fish and chips). and were presented a beautiful pudding to share!! Fast & efficient service; Paige is such a hard worker - gold dust. And the owner/landlady is fantastic - chatty, great spirit. A lovely pub with great, old fashioned values and a really nice, friendly atmosphere. Thankyou!!

Really poor service, incomplete orders, whole course forgotten, staff make a payment error then very rude even though we returned to help We are local but last chance for this place so will not return Shame

Few visits to this pub whilst staying at a local campsite, one for an afternoon drink in the garden, one for an evening meal, fabulous service, good quality food, really friendly staff, really accommodating, definitely recommend

Sat for 10 minutes before somebody came to take our drinks order. After 35 minutes we had not received our drinks so checked at the bar and was told they had lost the order. When the drinks finally arrived we placed food order of cod and chips and scampi and chips. Unfortunately the scampi was way overdone and burnt and the peas were out of a tin. When we came to pay they tried charging £69 due to losing the order yet again and the waitress had to confirm what we had. By the time they sorted it out we had spent another 20 minutes hanging around. Would not recommend this place

We were camping with 2 small lively kids when it rained all day so decided to go to the nearest pub!We could not of felt more welcome, going anywhere with our two is usually a stress but the staff couldn't be nicer - Michelle was unbelievable with our kids and knew just what we needed and more!Thank you so much I will remember your hospitality for a long time.Excellent!The food and Guinness were delicious and just what we needed!

So lovely to be back and a lovely warm welcome too. Well done with everything you have done. We will be back again soon

Having eaten here before, once really good, once really bad...we went with trepidation. However we were pleased that with new management, we enjoyed a nice meal. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The menu is not extensive but has a reasonable variety. Overall pleased and glad we took no notice of the poor reviews. Now if they put steak and kidney puddings back on the menu I'd give an even better review!!

We ordered the homemade garlic tiger bread as a starter and was immediately disappointed..the bread was flat and no way could it be described as Tiger bread...My husband ordered fish and chips and I ordered liver and bacon..after 50 minutes our meals arrived..my husbands was lovely and a good portion size...my liver and bacon was appalling...I had 3 tiny pieces of well done liver and 1 section of bacon....there was a side dish of unappetizing veg that I can only assume was put on my plate to make up for the lack of liver and bacon.. I spoke to the waiter about the size of the dish and he apologised and offered free sides or adifferent dish...as we hadalready waited so long I refused and said I would share my husband's fish and chips...some time later the waiter said he had spoken to the chef and they were going to take my meal off the bill !!..... we were certainly not going to pay for a dish we had refused and sent back...lovely pub however leaving the young front of house to deal with a chefs mistake in my opinion is inappropriate...

Nice greeting on walking in, warm and cosy pub. Food orders taken and served hot. Well cooked and presented. Will return.

Very welcoming and very dog friendly a couple of real ales. The Valentines menu looked very good with 3 courses for £25 but we were that hungry Sue had fish n chips which she said was very good (and quite large) I had liver & bacon with Mash which was also good our dog had water and a treat. It’s just over the road from a Caravan club site so is very convenient.

We went back after a lovely welcoming first visit and we were not disappointed. The staff were just as friendly and the food did not disappoint. Keep up the good work 😊

Went on a Tuesday evening and was really disappointed. Both bitters were off...the baked cod on the menu arrived not cooked through (hubby just went hungry with no dinner)...the bangers and mash had no caramalised onion in it as stated on the menu...and the very thin watery gravy arrived 5 minutes after the food had been brought to the table so my food was getting cold. Its a nice pub so what a shame the kitchen lets it down.

We were staying at the Caravan park opposite, so decided to dine here on Saturday night. We were an unbooked party of 4 with a dog.Right from entering, the service was excellent, we were given a choice of tables, menu's etc, and served with glasses and a bottle of red moments after ordering.The food served was prompt, and very, very tasty! I had my usual, always a burger if available, Da Boss has the lamb shank which looked, smelled and tasted divine, and doggins loved the bone!If you are passing through Densole, or for sure if you are staying at CMC Site of same name, be sure to check out this establishment! Top marks from me!

Nice sympathetically restored old pub with good atmosphere and comfort. Does Sharps beers from Cornwall (nothing wrong with them), so a bit strange as has none of the great Kent ales, but supplies a well kept beer! Great place for a pint after a walk around Reinden Woods, or popping over from the campsite.

The staff are super friendly and the restaurant/pub has a lovely atmosphere. We came in yesterday for food but service had stopped. Because of the friendliness and warmth we returned this evening, lovely hot freshly cooked meal, will definitely be back.

We ate there on 3 occasions home cooked food divine onion rings cod with lemon superb vegetables a good selection a late lunch for our late arrival family was welcomed and again delicious Sunday lunch lots of meat choice of veg chose an excellent place for our family with a high chair a 5 week old baby double prom and a dog a perfect place found for us. Staff were so friendly helpful would recommend to anyone

We booked here for Sunday lunch while staying at the motorhome site nearby. It is very dog friendly and the table we were given had plenty of room beside it for our dog. We were not given a menu but asked what we wanted so we ordered two roast dinners. Even though it was not particularly busy as we were in later afternoon, service was pretty slow. When the food arrived there was plenty of it but it was not hot. Maybe we were just too late in the day. I would try again if we were in the area on a Sunday.

Two pints, two large Baileys, two J20 and a burger and chips. £63! The till wasn’t working - Xmas bonus anyone ???

We booked a table for 6 o’clock but were the only people eating, about three others propping up the bar.

This was my first visit under new management, after it's refurbishment. Not a lot had changed as it's a difficult space to actually do too much with. It was good to see the lovely log fire had remained and the place certainly looked a lot cleaner and was much better organised. We went for Sunday lunch and the staff were extremely friendly, in fact a couple of times we appeared to be doubly waited upon! The traditional roast was really good, crisy potatoes, good portion of meat, lovely home-cooked yorkshire pud and nice cauli-cheese.

Not a great experience I'm afraid; service poor, menu items not available, threeof the four dishes ordered were either over or under cooked and pie pastry raw and uneatable.

Had a lovely meal here, the roast was great with lovely yorkshire pud and nicely cooked veg. They have a vegan and veggie roast option which was brilliant. And also some really nice gins on the menu. Staff were friendly and food was served promptly.

We rang to see if a table was available and was told fine , roasts and food finishes at 6 . We arrived at four and we ordered our starters and mains , starters were lovely , but unfortunately the meat on the roast on two meals were cold so were sent back to the kitchen , unfortunately they didn’t replace fresh meals as our sauces were heated up with our dinners extra roast potatoes were put on and another dish of reheated veg was sent out . The waitress was apologetic and the landlady sitting with another member of staff on the table next to us , who I’m presuming we’re off duty eating and drinking wine did take off the price of one starter and main off the bill . So disappointed was hoping to find a local to go to .

On bonfire evening we enjoyed nice life music and super food. The service was outstanding and super friendly.

Great pub with very enjoyable meals, my only comment would be too many bar stools making it difficult to get to the bar with locals all sitting atr the bar.

In the past the pub did not have a good reputation but I was informed recently that friends visited and enjoyed the meal. We decided to try it and the food was good the staff pleasant but there was un unacceptively long wait for the main course to come out....about an hour. We revisited different day different time and the wait was again unacceptively long, the food was still good and the staff pleasant.

Upon arrival were immediately made to feel welcome by both staff and owners, a feeling that remain throughout the whole visit. Were quickly served drinks and had our order taken. Were promptly delivered said drinks and had an enjoyable time chatting amongst ourselves and with the owner while our food was being prepared.

We have just returned from the most delicious roast beef dinner, fantastic roasties and the tastiest beef gravy I have ever tasted. excellent service and very friendly staff who were very accommodating with my very fussy grandson. Will definitely return.

Went in Friday evening booked table for Saturday and shown menu went on Saturday told no whitebait no steak and only limited desserts. The food we received first course 5 prawns £7.50, second course well over cooked scampi and chips , fish in white wine sauce it was very watery. Owner disinterested to talk to us left it to junior staff and trainee so called chef who was on his own on a Saturday night

We were staying for the weekend in the area so I looked on trip advisor for somewhere to eat for late Sunday lunch. We weren’t disappointed by previous reviews. It’s a lovely, cosy pub with smiling service - and we were a party of 8! It has a reduced menu for sunday lunch but we were only there for the traditional lunch anyway. We ate at 4pm and in other pubs, eating that late can result in the “dregs” or dried up food. Not here! Everything was freshly cooked, nicely presented and piping hot. Great food. Nice place.

We was looking for somewhere different for Sunday lunch as were not from the area. We walked in and was told there was no space for over a hour but they said we could fit in a booth if that was ok with us which was fine. We was served very quickly and the roast dinner was lovely fresh vegetables very well cooked lamb. Nothing was to much of a problem would happily go back when were next back in the area.

We visited this pub in September for lunch with two friends. The menu was quite good. We started off sharing a camembert which was very good and enough for two as a starter. My husband and one of our friends had the burger with the onion rings. The onion rings had been overcooked and were inedible. Another friend had a panini with skinny fries. The fries had been over cooked and were so hard and fatty she could not eat them. I had scampi and chips (nothing else was served with this no salad or peas). The scampi also had been so over cooked they were hard and empty of any scampi. I complained to the waitress and she offered another meal. I refused this and asked for two of the meals to be removed from the bill. This was done without any hesitation as she agreed the meal was terrible. We had ordered more drinks earlier but these never arrived, We would certainly not visit again.

We were staying nearby and visited the Black Horse three times during the week.

Great Food, very friendly Staff reasonable priced beer good varied choice, need to book very busy when I visited, opposite Caravan and Motor Home Caravan Park

We came here as a family of 5 with a small child. The whole visit was poor.

we have always dined in this pub in all the years we have travelled back from france but learnt this year that it has been taken over we arrived at 545pm to be told that as we havent booked they had no availability no options even though the tables had reserved on them but at what time but after previous reviews would we probably wouldnt have got a meal anyway as the chef goes home when he feels like it we will not try anymore to eat there we will never try to eat there again and i suggest that you should have food you have left to cook fortunatley we did would not recommemend at all what do people do if they have no food left there is nothing on there website that says you need to prebook attitude of staff rubbish

We pre-booked on a sunday for 16 of us as it was a joint birthday. Brilliant service, well organised, food was timely and they even brought out toys for a 2 year old that was with us.

My wife and I were staying at the Black Horse Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site Densole, and went for dinner at this public house. This PH is in the perfect location for Caravan Club users and has the potential to be a little gold mine. We have been using this site for years and the PH has changed hands many times, some good some bad.As I said previously it has the potential because It has a ready made client base with the coming and going of the club users.The last Landlord was hopeless and the pub was just a joke, so nobody from the site used it. We were told it's under new management and we thought lovely, we'll give it a try as it's only about 150 yds away.

An enjoyable pub lunch was had by all at The Black Horse. It is always lovely to have our dog made to feel welcome too! We dined in the courtyard garden out back, sunny but plenty of shade too. Really lovely food - we can recommend the scampi and the burgers!

Camping across the road, loads of food in the fridge, spotted lambs liver with bacon , mash and onion gravy. Could resist it, it was flippin good too, loads of liver. Defo go get some more next time I am waiting on the ferry

What a lovely looking pub, loads of spare tables but still said they were fully booked for food! Bit disappointing after a 350 motorcycle ride, but still stopped and had 2 beers since I was in a b and b 50 yards away, would have been 3 beers but the bar person left me sat 20 minutes as various locals walked up and she blanked me as I sat patiently waiting.. first and last visit ..

Staying at the campsite over the road prior to crossing from Dover tomorrow. We always eat here when overnighting and are pleased that the food is as good as ever. Yummy cod & chips - generous portions. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Popped in on Saturday night as we stayed on the caravan club site over the road.

Tried to book a meal on sunday at 7 pm was told the chef had gone home early ,so Can’t comment on the food ,I would have thought after just taking over and having a refurbishment they would have wanted to promote there restaurant .

Great location, great food (Sunday roast) generous portion to suit anyone and incredibly helpful staff and reasonably priced,

Visited on a Wednesday which seemed very busy. Should have got our drinks at the bar which would have been quicker that table service. Seemed a long wait for food. Fish could have done with being cooked a bit longer. However not bad.

This pub has had a massive makeover -it is very tastefully done and colour coordinated to look the best . Even outside the flowers and tubs are perfect . Food and choice is excellent -well cooked and served -portions may be a bit big but who cares . Great helpful staff and reasonable on the pocket --yes if they hold their nerve this should be a winner .

I arranged a run with friends from the pub knowing it had recently been taken over. The food was great especially the fish and chips and the homemade burger!

What a great place for food . We had the roast today excellent value very generous portions . Good value for money will look forward to returning.

Staying at the campsite over the road we called in to see whether they might be able to cater for 2 vegans. They did! Bless the staff. They went out of their way to meet our needs and provided us with a couple of tasty vegan/veggie tarts, greens and some chips. They even had a go at providing a starter of pear and walnuts. They were a bit rushed dealing with flying ants and a temporary cook in the kitchen who had come in to cover sickness. Though they probably will never gain a Michelin star they should be awarded a gold one for their kind hearts and willingness to meet our needs. Bless you guys.

After spending 2 glorious weeks in France we were being treated for a 23rd wedding anniversary meal by our family. So we opted to eat here. We have been here before on previous holidays and sadly the previous occasions have been poor with wrong and poorly cooked food brought to table and somebody else’s drinks added to our bill, but after recent closure and refurb we thought “let’s give it a chance!’

Arrived without booking, got a table, service was excellent, a little slow with food but everything cooked from fresh so worth wait, menu not too extensive but all looked good! When the food arrived it was hot and well presented, will definitely go back when in the area, thumbs up from me!

Visited for the first time since recent refurb and the place looks lovely. Went for lunch on a Monday, the usual sign was missing out the front saying food served every day 12-9, so was a little dubious. Went in hopeful they'd just forgotten to put it out, but no, no food served on a Monday as its quiet. It's the summer hols and with a camp site directly opposite, they must be missing a trick here. We arrived hungry and left hungry and disappointed.

Didnt book and they were pulled out but managed to fit us in at end of service fish and chips excellent pudding of both types of cheese cake excellent.. home made. Really friendly. Would give them 10 stars if i could.

Main Menu wasn’t available mid week, so chose ham, egg and chips off their daily menu. Two slices of thin ham, one egg and a few chips for £10. Told the waiter and he said he’d mention it to the chef. You don’t need a chef to cook that!.My partners sausage and mash was better, but still overpriced at £11. I left feeling ripped off.

Took a visit with my family to check out the new pub which has undergone a beautiful renovation outside and in, you really feel the old pub experience.

After reading the latest reviews we were very sceptical about eating here. You arrival we were greeted by such lovely friendly staff, plus the pub is so clean and modern. There was a limited menu and they offered to do smaller portions for the kids. We choose to have the adult size portions and share them. We had fish & chips and ham, egg,chips, both dishes were delicious. Eggs were cooked perfectly, fish tasted fresh and batter was so yummy! Really really impressed!!!

Friendly pub, lovely carvery. Lots to choose from and could go back for more. Ideal for the caravan and motorhome site, just opposite.

So disappointed after a lovely evening spent there at the beginning of our holiday last year. Waiting staff run ragged; cook losing his temper in the kitchen and screaming at staff; dog menu not available(my guess is that chef couldn’t be bothered as he was at front of house moaning and complaining and telling staff no more food at 7:05); vegetarian option not good. Atmosphere stressful.

Popped in for a quick drink after viewing a house in Hawkinge (checking out the potential new local ). Having driven passed over the years I was aware it was under new management and undergone a recent refurbishment. I have to say I was genuinely impressed. The pub was full with happy customers and a lovely atmosphere. After a bottle of the orchard pig cider and a glass of white wine for the lady we decided to have some dinner. The nachos were good and the chicken fajitas equally so. Drinks and a meal for £36 you can’t go wrong particularly when greeted with friendly staff and tasty food. Overall well recommended and (hopefully) look forward to making this our local pub.

I have never written a critical review of a restaurant before. Unless I have a really good experience I simply remain silent. A look at my other reviews will confirm this. However, my experience tonight, and the way it was dealt with, has prompted me to write this review. The Black Horse is a pleasant recently renovated pub which describes itself outside as 'friendly'. We visited for a drink during the afternoon, liked the look of it and booked a table to return later. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We ordered the first two courses of what we expected to be a three course dinner. Our starters (calamari and whitebait) were unexceptional but perfectly fine. One of the main courses on offer was lambs liver with bacon and mashed potato. One of my favourite dishes, I have eaten it many, many times. When it arrived I tasted the different elements. The mash, bacon accompanying greens and jus were all fine, but the liver had a very, very strong taste of lemon. I'm one of those people who was brought up to never leave food, so although it was pretty unpalatable, I ate it. That was a mistake as I was later to find. When the waiter came to collect the dishes he asked if everything was fine. I then broke the habits of a lifetime and told him that the liver had far too much lemon on it. He said he would let the kitchen know. I wasn't expecting a refund, but simply wanted the chef to know what I thought. A few minutes later a manger came to tell me that there was absolutely no lemon on the dish. At this point I began to worry. If there was no lemon on the dish, what could I taste? I was assured the liver was fresh that morning and that nothing else had been added. I was also told in a very patronising tome that other customers though it was fine. I suggested the chef might have squeezed lemon on my dish in an absent minded moment, but this was immediately dismissed. I got the clear message that because I had eaten the dish, my complaint could not be valid. I was told they would cook up another batch and bring it for me to taste to see if it was the same. This never happened. When I explained that I have never written a negative review of any restaurant she told me if I wanted to that was fine. It was simply a matter of my 'taste' being different from others. She also re-emphasised that I should not of eaten it. I realise with hindsight that was a mistake, but that does not excuse the way my complaint was dismissed. We decided to pass on a dessert paid the bill and left. I'd give this place a wide berth. Not because all food there is poor, but because if anything doesn't match up, you are unlikely to have your complaint dealt with properly.

Lovely new referb pub looks great. We had the Sunday roast, which was cooked to perfection totaly delicious and lots of it a big Thank you to the lovely chef and all the staff, the service was great, we had a lovely afternoon and will defernetly be returning. A big thumbs up for the Black Horse

I made a reservation and two hours later it was cancelled for no good reason

We visited on a busy evening, staff were great food very good. You can tell it’s a relatively new set up and it will take a bit of time to get it running like clockwork. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

This is the first time we have been back since new Management and has been re-decorated to a really good standard, very clean and staff were very pleasant and welcoming. We ordered a couple of drinks and sat at our table and ordered the burgers, when the waiter took our order there was only 2 other tables sitting, the wait was a little long at around 30 minutes. The burgers came out and the plates were full nice crispy onion rings and a good amount of chips, sadly the onion rings were the star on the plate, the burger was very dry, the bun was also dry, piece of bacon which was very crispy, large lettuce leaf, slice of tomato and a small amount of cheese, the burger had no sauce in it which did not help. £12 each for the burger I was left disappointed as for that price I was hoping for a really tasty burger.

The restaurant is new refurbished and really lovely. The staff were very pleasant BUT, our food took ages to come and when they finally did, only 2 of our 6 meals came out and the rest were about 30 minutes later!

Visited this pub on route to Dover after an excellent previous visit 2 years ago. From the offset it was like a scene from Faulty Towers minus Basil himself. The young barman who’s first shift it was got drinks orders wrong and actually lost a drink he had already pulled. We felt sorry for the young lad who was taking orders as it was obvious he had never done the job before and had no training from the owners as the food orders brought to us did not reflect what we asked for or was advertised on the menu. We had to ask when our main course would be brought out after waiting and wondering if they had forgotten our order and had to ask for cutlery after our meals were brought out. They couldn’t even get the cutlery right as they brought plain knives instead of steak knives which made it tough to eat our steak. Would not recommend and definitely will not be stopping near this pub again when next venturing to France

New management, friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere, clean and fresh, well arranged and comfy seating. Restricted menu as we went on the first night they were serving food. We had burger and chips- absolutely delicious! Very generous portion at a very good price for the quality of the food. The burger was stuffed full with a large moist and tasty beef patty, mushrooms, cheese and really good bacon- all cooked beatifully. The onion rings were amazing and the chips, really good. Will definately be going back to try their new menu! So good to have a fantastic local again!

The new look is amazing, what a really lovely pub. They have done great job and finished to a high standard, we’ll be going back next trip Densole

We were staying at the camp site over the road and tried this pub. The food portions are generous. Thought we could share a starter of spring rolls and thus manage a pud, alas, we miss judged it, so beware! starter-main or main-pud!

Visited on our way through from the beach with our 3 large breed dogs. We were greeted right away and the dogs had fresh bowls of water. Staff very accommodating and the food was lovely. Perfect place to go if you want a relaxing dinner with family and dogs.

Lovely staff, very accommodating. Food excellent. Outside could be more welcoming, although I believe the owners have just taken over so hope will be done soon

We were here today for lunch there were four adults two children and three large dogs. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and there were water bowls for the dogs. The food was lovely and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly. A member of staff even went out of her way to go and get cranberry juice for my grandson. Would definitely recommend this friendly pub and if we are that way again would most definitely go back.

Just visited this pub as we are in the area, brilliant service to us and our dog 🐾 even offering a dog menu. A traditional pub with a brilliant atmosphere.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Much improved country pub which is across the road from the camp site. We love going here as the staff are really friendly and the food is superb. Pub awaiting refurb which will only enhance it further - good luck to the new management.

Rang and booked a table for two. Arrived early and surprise they were ‘t aware. Informed that there would be a 40 minute wait. The waitress was unaware of what beers were on tap, not a good start. We had to request a menu but were not informed about the specials board. Our first choice of main course was sold out. This should have rung louder alarm bells. One hour later and we were aware that no food was coming out of the kitchen to any of the other 5tables waiting for food. Half an hour later still no sign of any food not even a nibble was offered no apology was offered management running around like headless chickens. Never in all my experience have I suffered such abysmal service. My advice to the management would be get out will you can because service of such a poor standard, not just poor but totally atrocious is not acceptable. In the end driven by hunger we got up and left. If you are contemplating a visit my advice would be get a take away from the Chinese in Hawkinge. It is not my style to complain but this sad experience deserves notice.

We eat at The a Black Horse when we’re staying at the campsite across the road. It’s been going downhill over the last couple of years but the new management have really improved it. The bar was quite busy, the food was very good and they welcome dogs.

Goodness me, what a surprise The Black Horse, Densole turned out to be! We visited on a Monday but unfortunately no food was being served that day and there were just a few locals drinking. However the helpful owner suggested another eatery so a brownie point there!! As we were still in Densole the following Sunday we wanted somewhere local for lunch and phoned through to book a table just in case and just as well as we were lucky to be fitted in as it was so busy. The staff were all friendly and attentive and the service could not be faulted. We both had the Sunday roast which was not limited to just one type of meat (another brownie point). The meal was served in a large Yorkshire pudding and surrounded by perfectly cooked vegetables. A side dish of vegetables was also included and all perfectly cooked. In fact we counted 9 different vegetables!!. Separate gravy boats also came with the meal, which was ideal for us as we very often have to ask for more gravy and the horse-radish was to die for! I was amazed at the portion sizes so a good appetite will be essential when visiting The Black Horse for a meal. We will definitely visit again and wiash the new owners/managers every success for the future. We also look forward to seeing the improvements/refurbishments when we visit again!!

Staying at the caravan site and I had read great things about the fish and chips. I went over to the pub at about 6.30 for a beer. I knew it was under new management. There was a nice atmosphere.

What a lovely experience for us all. The food was should I say better than mums. I spotted a lady spooning out the gravy from the gravy boat it was delicious. Staff were soo helpful and accommodating. Will definately be back. Great to see a local running the Black Horse. Well done to you all.

Firest time eating here since new ownership. Extremely impressed food lovely, on time, cooked to perfection. Would certainly recommend the Sunday roast to anyone.

We have been here before and it was good. It’s now under new management and just getting started. They are cooking food if a weekend. Unfortunately we’re here mid week. But the staff we spoke to were really friendly, nice service. If I’m back here again I would not hesitate to go back to the pub. It’s a really nice little local.

Excellent food and very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely come back Amazing atmosphere and also dog friendly

Various items on menu not available and very limited drinks. Gained impression of a pub struggling. Subsequently have passed on two evenings and pub closed which suggests we may have visited on last day of trading.

Excellant food menu.all food of very high quality.best fish and chips I have ever had.would recommend this public house to anyone lucky enough to be in area.

We recently stayed at the campsite across the road from the Black Horse and visited the pub on two consecutive nights. The fabulous staff are welcoming and friendly, the food is excellent and there is a wide variety of drinks on offer. The owner, 'Rocket', is a great host and delights in magic tricks, performed at the table, if you are lucky. If you don't manage a visit here you are missing a treat. When next in Densole we will definitely be back for more.

Camping over the road at the caravan site. Stopped here for dinner, very nice food, friendly staff and wifi works well too. Lots of dogs but they were all very friendly. Garden benches a bit rickerty

We went here on Friday the 14th as we were staying in the caravan part just down the road. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. We had a drink at the bar and it was a really lovely old quaint bar. We sat down and our order was taken and the food came out. It was lovely. My husband had gammon egg and chips it was huge but presented really well. I had chicken curry rice and popadom. The curry was fantastic. It was flavoured to my taste. I said I’d like it with a bit of a kick but not blow your head off. It came out exactly like that. Perfect. It was presented lovely. Food was so reasonably priced. A really lovely friendly well staffed pub. If I’m this way again I’d visit here as it’s a must.

Visited this pub while staying over the road at the caravan site -which makes it very handy. The place is dog friendly and the staff were helpful and polite. We both had the liver bacon and onion and it was lovely. Food is in big portions but I did hear them.offer to a smaller portion for an elderly couple so may be worth asking. However I couldn't eat all my liver but they boxed it up for.dog - can't complain. The pub itself is rustic - it could do with a quick dust but on the whole I would go back and would recommend. Also (if it's your thing) they have a menu for dogs!!!

Disappointed burnt food, chicken like coal. Supposed to have been honey & mustard. Staff asked if our meals were okay when I explained it was burnt his response was well your eating it. My opinion was he didn’t really care if I enjoyed the meal or not.

This is our third visit to this pub and previously the food was fine pub grub! Tonight were were served two burnt pies. I said “the pie is burnt”- he walked off! The lovely waitress then came back and asked if our meals were ok? I said “no the pie is burnt”? Oh sorry... and she walked off. When presented with the bill we got an apology for the burnt pies and asked to pay the full price bill. When asking if the food is ok please train your staff to do something about it when somebody says”no” Being typical Brit’s we paid up and walked off chunttering about what a joke it was to see the reaction when we said “ the pie is burnt” any one can see when a pie is burnt, it is black on top- why serve it in the first place? Or perhaps you don’t care... you are taking for granted the volume of customers you get from the nearby Motorhome and Caravan club site.

Friendly little pub with good service and good atmosphere. Stopped for a me a with our 3 children aged 3,8 and 12. Staff and locals very welcoming. Good service and nice food. Reasonable prices. Will stop off again next year enroute to France.

Lovely friendly pub with great character. We have visited here a number of times when staying in the Caravan and Motorhome Clubsite over the road. The homemade food is always delicious and there is a warm welcome from Rocket the publican and his excellent staff.

This pub is a little gem stayed at the caravan club site the staff lovely & friendly the pub oozes character a real down to earth boozer , serving excellent food , we had Sunday lunch is was absolutely cooked to perfection loads of it too , the deserts were amazing it’s definitely worth a visit not posh but good grub reasonably priced .

Wow this place totally surpassed our expectations. Absolutely fabulous meal and the friendliest people ever. I can't wait to come back to this place. Special mention to chefs Heidi and Grant, but all staff are so so friendly and attentive. You will not be disappointed!!