The Black Lion, Lynsted in Swale

Yes cosy pub and nice garden for warmer weather. Plus some Bands play there for more entertainment. Great Family run pub. Great service, Food, and Drinks. Well done to all Staff from The Olde Gits Society.

Lovely cosy country pub with great food and service. Thank you

Had a nice family evening party.

Lovely afternoon at the black lion, the food was excellent and we’re very happy that we have found this pub local to us.

Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Clean tidy, and ladies was very clean. Was only a couple of old boys sat at the bar. One did f and Jeff a bit. Starters: I had the broccoli and Stilton soup was thick just how I like it, perfect, very filling, the other half had halloumi fries that came with a salad. He really enjoyed his. Both had roast dinner, one beef one chicken, cooked to perfection. Was very full do didn't have a pudding. Will return.

Another of the Olde Gits Favourite Pub Restaurants. We discovered this gem a while ago and have been going back on a regular basis. Lovely Family run pub. Excellent staff and service. Great food and plenty of it. Small menu at the moment but have run a daily, cheaper menu for us oldies and others. Todays lunch menu offered a good choice albeit small. I was torn between the choices but was advised that the fillet steak was good. In fact excellent. Just right plus their large chip were perfect and I ate the lot. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food offered. Good Beers on offer also. Despite the owner only had one Chef in today they delivered in plenty of time serving the other diners and our group of 6. High praise from us. A lovely garden area also where music is often played along with other events in house. Go there. Comfy furniture too.

Lovely afternoon drinking beer in the garden

I have lived in Lynsted for 3 years and visited my local, The Black Lion, many times. The food has always been varied and excellent. What on earth has happened? The menu was minimal fish & chips, scampi & chips, lasagne, burgers. The special was chilli con carne!! There was no fillet steak available and with an excellent butcher in Doddington, I find it hard to understand why. There was loud music playing making it difficult to talk and therefore my partner and I ate our main course, beef burger and chicken burger, which was nicely presented, and headed home. I have to say the girls behind the bar were very pleasant but it will be a while before we visit again.

We booked a Saturday night meal for 4 and re experienced an awful meal. We were told that the menu was small limited menu due to problems in the kitchen and a family holiday coming up, then was told there was no steak or prawns either. The only stuff on the menu was fish and chips, steak pie, sausage and chips and a salmon dish. I wanted to leave but my poor mum felt uncomfortable doing this so we went ahead with the meal. It was a horrible meal and would not recommend this place. The staff treated us ok but was shocked to find that a large Bacardi was £9 and they never had any lemon to go in it. So two drinks would actually pay for a whole bottle of Bacardi, shocking. I would understand if it was a Sunday and they couldn’t get fresh meat/fish from a butcher/supermarket but it was a Saturday. Will not be returning

We arrived for a bit of lunch on the way home from a dog walk. Greeted by warm friendly bar staff lady order was quick and food was lovely and good quality ingredients. We sat in the garden which although overlooking the road was quiet with hardly any cars passing. Our dog was happy too as pub is dog friendly which is always a plus. Very quaint pretty pub and garden. Only been here once a long time ago and will definitely visit again soon

A spot of lunch a bit underwhelmed by the menu if I'm honest, but I'm happy if my foods cooked well and is value for money, which it was. I had fish & chips, the cod was massive, so big in fact it sat on top of the chips, thus preventing me adding any seasoning to the chips eg. Lots of salt and vinegar, as the plate was so small there was simply no room to push the fish aside and work my magic of the beautifully crispy chips....sad face....tthis is my only criticism, which isn't really a criticism but maybe an oversight by the chef...

Nice pub. Staff were very friendly and service was quick.

Met up with some friends for lunch, great menu choice, can thoroughly recommend the ciabatta sandwiches with chips. Very friendly & polite staff who guided us straight to our table and took our drinks order, no awkward hanging around the bar trying to order drinks etc. lovely comfortable surroundings. Will definitely be back. Perfect place to call in after a walk.

A very pleasant pint after a 4 mile walk. Our dog was welcome also

Good food, atmosphere and service.

Nice family our, friendly staff and great food. The other 12 said it was the best pub grub she has had, and I can't disagree.. Steak & Ale pud was fantastic, lasagne the same, Great value and good portion sizes. Will be back when I'm the area.

Best roast dinner I've eaten out in ages 👌

Had a wonderful Christmas dinner at this venue including being able to take my dog. Open fire created lovely atmosphere and parking no problem.

Just had our wedding reception here and it was absolutely perfect. Venue is beautiful, staff were great and exactly what we wanted. Couldn't have been better!

This pub is a case study in how to turn around a mediocre village pub into a brilliant pub. If you have ever had a reason to drive past The Black Lion, change your mind. We were a large party and very satisfied with every aspect.

Lovely Christmas lunch 😋 and wonderful Staff looking after us all. Thank you Holly and your Team 😘

The Black Lion is one of my favourite pubs to visit and we as a family visit often. The food is phenomenal and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend going on a Sunday for a roast or on a Friday for their steak night. The pub has a modern, yet country, homely feel to it with fires going whilst you enjoy a bite to eat with a drink. It also has a TV so the boys can watch those important games! The service is friendly, polite and professional and if you visit often enough the ladies behind the bar know your order by heart! Which gives the pub that more personal touch in comparison to other local pubs. I couldn’t recommend enough!

Lovely old pub with dining and drinking areas. Goachers Ales are served here

Great meal, good friendly atmosphere lovely pub

Friendly welcome, tasteful decor, clean and smart - but the star of the show is the food which is absolutely exceptional quality. Partner said the fish pie was fresh, full and flavoursome. I had the best fish and chips I’ve tasted for many years in a pub; thick but flaky fish, thin but crispy and tasty batter, home-made mushy peas, and what I assume were double or triple cooked chips. YUM. And despite the high quality, it was all reasonably priced! We’ll be back.

Sunday roast was really lovely. I had lamb, hubbie had beef, good selection of inclusive veg and everything was cooked to perfection. The apple crumble and custard was yummy. Friendly attentive staff, nothing was any bother, made us feel very welcome. We look forward to returning, well done.

Nice country pub . Sat in nice garden @ had drinks . Food looked good .

Great staff good food and beer. Excellent old English country pub 5 starts 👍😀🥃🍷🥂🍻

Great old fashioned country pub with a modern feel. The food was great, the staff were friendly and everything was quick and easy I would highly recommend it.

A fabulous Sunday lunch very hot and fresh

Very dog friendly and lovely pint

Quaint quiet lovely pub traditional good homecooked food outdoor area nice lots of shade, totally dog 🐕 friendly. Served by kayleigh who was friendly and helpful Lovely pub 👌

Great play area/garden. The food and staff were lovely.

Excellent food excellent service and great entertainment definitely a must

Good hearty pub grub with great service.

It nice pace to go nice food nice log fire they have best pace in teynham pub. The people are nice to talk to give 10 out off 10 Michael

Can't give much opinion, stopped selling food at 4pm and run out of some beers, didn't stay

Had a lovely lunch, food excellent, Holly who was serving was very friendly and a asset to the pub. Loved the decor very welcoming and very clean. Will definitely be back.

Managed to fit us in last minute on a Sunday for a quick bite, lovely service, great food

We stopped in for a late lunch. At the time we stopped in there were not many other patrons which made for quick service, and everyone was very friendly. The food came up quickly and was delicious. We tried the fried brie, tomato soup, gammon roast, and a portion of chips. All the different parts of the roast dinner were excellent, perfect gammon slices, tasty gravy, roast potatoes - crunchy outer, tender fluffy inner, carrots - firm with a little crunch, cheesy cauliflower - firm stalk with soft florets with a slightly strong cheese sauce... basically as good a roast dinner as I've had. The honeycomb cheesecake we had to finish was excellent too.

Was unfortunate to be the only people inside so can't rate the atmosphere but the bar area was very nice and clean and well presented. The lady behind the bar was very friendly too which is hugely important

Lovely food at a reasonable price, friendly staff.

Been here many times since the review below and it's always a great experience. A fantastic village countryside pub. Nice and super friendly staff who serve delicious food and drinks. The pub is comfortable and decorated to a high standard and it also has a nice beer garden with swings and a slide for the kiddies which is perfect for those warmer days and it's pretty quiet there with only the occasional car, cyclist or horse and rider passing by. The pub is kept nice and clean and we witnessed the staff sanitizing the bar and tables whilst we were there, so we felt Covid safe. There is also some nice picturesque countryside surrounding the village which makes it an ideal stop whilst out walking or cycling. There is quite a few footpaths within easy reach of The Black Lion to enjoy a stroll and well behaved dogs and their owners are always welcome.

Nice warm pub with fire. Just right for a damp November cycle ride. Good food, good beer, warm welcome. Certainly be back.

Never had a bad meal in T he Black Lion, always made welcome by the owner and staff, great portions, highly recommended will fit you in a short notice if there's a space.

Lovely pub, nice staff, well kept garden,

I popped in for a pint whilst out on a walk, wished I'd stayed for lunch as it smelt so good.

Friendly service, delicious food, dog friendly and well kept Goachers beer. Will definitely be back.

Really nice place .have visited with my partner a few times for drinks but ate for the first time. Very friendly and attentive staff. Recommend the build your own chicken burger! It's huge and delicious.!

Really nice food, cosy pub, really accommodating staff and they were really good with my 2 year old son! Will 100% be returning!

OK sunday lunch, pudding very good. Not as good as some other pubs in the area, but enjoyed our visit.

Na een fijne wandeling door de boomgaarden is the Black Lion een goede plek om uit te rusten met een pint en lekker eten. Leuk ook dat honden ook welkom zijn…dat zorgt toch voor een net iets gemoedelijker en knusse sfeer.

Lovely place, friendly staff and good food. Would definitely go again

Lovely little pub and the foods also amazing! Would recommend x

Lovely quintessential traditional British Pub, Good home cooked food of excellent quality

It was Rocking! Had a lovely evening

We always visit The Black Lion for every family meal. The food's great and has a secure garden for dogs, who are welcome inside too.

First time here, came in for lunch & we were not disappointed. Had a lovely fresh ploughmans. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Lovely beer garden too.Will visit again

Lovley little pub, friendly staff and great food , we will definitely be back again .

I came to Lynstead on Saturday to do some photography and had a couple of beers in the Black Lion. What a lovely pub. Charming bar staff and clientele. Thank you

Food quite expensive, nice place to visit on a good weathered day for beer which is a little pricey too

Excellent Sunday roast good value for money will be back

Good service & food, would recommend.

Lovely meal in the beautiful garden. Homemade pies and ice cream.

Lovely pub.. just needs a couple of small sofas around the fire areas

After a long walk, stopped off for lunch and a few drinks. Friendly staff, good range of drinks, including Heineken! Not seen that in many places around the area. Food was good portions and good quality. Good size garden area, so looking forward to going back when it's a bit warmer. Highly recommended for drinks, food and relaxing.

Nice cosy rustic pub, buoyant bubble atmosphere, had a Sunday roast dinner with all the trimmings, anti pasta starter and 2 deserts, it was all perfect and the roast was large would have been satisfied just with that, but I have the appetite of at least 2 people 😋

Cosy pub with lots of choice on menu. Crackling fire 🔥

Food is excellent. The staff are really friendly and nice. You don't feel uncomfortable in there. Dog friendly as well

Lovely pub. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and staff. Thank you

Absolutely lovely staff and dog friendly bar. Food was immaculate and well presented with sizable and great value for money.

Had a great Sunday roast and were so welcoming towards us and our dogs 👍

Only called in for a drink. Really nice place so will be back!

Great night out, Christmas Dinner was fab. Massive plates of food, good service and great buzz in the pub.

Friendly staff, cosy and has a rustic charm. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant, good quality food, well presented. The steak meal, so good that I ordered it on my second visit. Reasonably priced.

Best Christmas dinner I've ever had whilst eating out.

Went to the black lion yesterday and was greeted by friendly staff that looked after us really well. The food was great and I enjoyed eating there and am planning on going back soon,they are also dog friendly and have a playground out the.

Had a fantastic lunch at this pub, relaxed atmosphere and the staff were genuinely friendly. Freshly made food delicious and the homemade gingerbread ice-cream was sublime.

Welcomung country pub. Great ambience. Great food and service. Would highly recommend.

We have visited a few time but not since the pandemic. Still very welcoming with a decent drink choice and a Good quality roast dinner. All at very reasonable prices. Well worth a try.

It was a Saturday afternoon and we popped into the Black Lion for a lunch and a quick drink. The place was nearly empty, with no atmosphere. The drinks were very refreshing but we were both very disappointed with the food. The meals we had picked out were out of stock, so I had a prawn cocktail. My friend went for a mushroom x Stilton combo. She was very impressed with what turned up but although it looked great on her plate it was not very nice to eat. The Prawn cocktail was a joke and the fact that I ate it was down to me being so hungry. It contained a lot of iceberg, a spoon of defrosted mini prawns and 3 slices of cucumber that were as thick as a piece of paper. We were looking forward to having a good lunch and we ended up having Kentucky fried chicken on the way home. The only good thing about the pub is that the staff are very friendly.

Excellent, food, and service. Roast potatoes that crunch like roast potatoes should. Very friendly staff. Top of my list.

We eat out a lot and are finding consistently how marked up food is being served badly with little call out. The Black Lion is a lovely family friendly country pub with a beautiful garden, it has a nice range of drinks and is in a perfect location. The food was no where near as good as we expected from a pub this nice. The starters were underwhelming, breaded Brie from the freezer, the stilton mushrooms were cold on stale bread; both served with a hacked up iceberg and cucumber side salad which didn’t work. They accommodated us with the kids scampi which was not on the children’s menu, but the scampi was watery, and the chips were not very nice. One of the kids meals was not put through so we had to wait for that to be made. The mussels were so bad, overcooked, small and rubbery although the watery sauce was ok. We ordered a lamb shank, this was rubbery, dry and microwaved, the veg and mash accompaniment were microwaved also. No sauce offered, we had to ask for that, and drinks, and cutlery. We had to ask for the waitress to not clear the table as people were still eating. All in all we were really disappointed especially paying for microwaved ready made meals. I would recommend this place for a drink but not for a meal.

Nice pub , clean tidy , friendly helpful staff good beers on tap ,will come again to sample food .

Attended on a week night. Presentation of food needs some work, I’ve never had the stem of the cauliflower as my veg, however the meal was very tasty. Don’t order the mussels unless you have the appetite of a bird, just saying! Deserts were lovely however. The bill then took forever to come, always frustrating. When you ask for it, it means you’re ready to go. It also was hand written and not totalled up. Most business owners own a calculator. No reason to go back when so many other places need our business.

Sunday roast was extremely good and enjoyable. The portions were great value for money, dessert options were delicious and staff were very polite and helpful. Will definitely return again!

A Lovely Local Country Pub! Superb Service, Friendly & Welcoming. Great Lunch Menu & Great Food Supplied... Big Portions & Worth The Money! Good Selection Of Standard Beers, With Some Good Ales On Draft. Family Friendly, Polite, Comfortable & Affordable... What More Could You Ask. Check This Place Out & Soak Up The Great Atmosphere & Attentive Service! 👍👍👍

Lovely pub with an attractive garden. Friendly service.

Great outdoor seating for summer. Owner is very friendly and cheerful. Whatever you do, get the peanut butter ice cream for dessert. It’s something to write home about.

Exceeded our expectations. Service was polite and attentive. Food was excellent pub grub and there was no danger of going hungry! When we couldnt get a taxi the owner very kindly took us all home! Would definitely return. They also had a very nice beer garden.

Lovely garden in a country pub. Old fashion bar. Food reasonable prices.

Unable to go in. Charged for more than consumed

Excellent food ,all homemade. Polite friendly and attentive staff

Great food friendly staff highly recommend

Mid week meal at the Black lion. It was lovley as always, lovley staff and fantastic food I recommend the steak and ale pudding, it was delicious, see you soon 😊

Lovely atmosphere and a fantastic home made curry. Recommended.

Great Food as always and friendly atmosphere. Lovely pub and delicious home cooked food.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and beautiful food

Amazing food. Good portions. Friendly, polite and helpful staff. Good to find such an place that's also dog friendly. Thank you.

Visited with my fiancé to try their advertised steak night offer followed by a chocolate brownie, and I have to say we were both very impressed, our steaks were cooked to perfection, chips were lovely too! Only thing missing was some onion rings, which I would happily have instead of the mushrooms as we both don’t eat mushrooms, the chocolate brownie was the best brownie I have ever tasted just how a brownie should be! It was our first time visiting and we were very happy with the pub, great friendly atmosphere and very nice polite attentive staff, we have booked to visit soon for a Sunday roast so hopefully it will be another great meal! Great food for a great price, thank you!!