Black Horse, Biggin Hillback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Just had licence suspended for drugs, as part of 'operation condor' . Bearing in mind how slow the police and local authority are in responding to such matters, this is obviously not an isolated incident.
See previous comment, regarding chavs and single mothers getting pi**ed in front of their kids, now add drug dealing - lovely!
It's a horrible place, avoid !
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I have visited this pub regularly over the last few months as it is convenient to where I live. The beer is ok but not cheap. However, as for the ambience, think of the scene in 'American Werewolf in London' with Brian Glover in full flow in the pub on the Yorkshire moors. This is definitely a locals pub and a majority of the clientele seem to be related to the landlord or his extended family. The place also seems to be full of kids running around until late, some of them seem to be related to the Landlord and an open door policy where children are encouraged/allowed to remain exists. I once walked into to find someone changing a babies nappy on a table! Their notion of family friendly pub appears to be single mothers and latest getting p**sed , whilst little Damien and friends run amok. There is also a decent chav population inside sniffing around aforementioned single mothers. They also have moody sky Tv which keeps breaking down, so removing the only saving grace. AVOID
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Rudest bar staff ever. Despite the fact that it wasn't very busy the barman completely refused to acknowledge my presence at the bar and continued doing other things while I stood there holding money. Then, a regular came in and another guy (probably the landlord) went behind the bar to serve him, also ignoring me despite the fact that he'd seen me standing there for five minutes. At this point my wife and I walked out,
Clearly this is a regulars pub which resents anyone else barging into their little club. Give it a wide berth.
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Definately an improvement from years gone by, but that wasn't too hard, as it's always been an utter dump! Decent pint of Young's, at a decent price, but the landlord has a particularly big mouth, and just doesn't shut up, which can put you off.
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Visited Pub recently, had some half decent music on big screen, and served excellent Youngs bitter. Wish they had had Youngs Special.
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Called in for a quick drink after the service of rememberence at the adjacent war memorial. Several pints of tasty 'Youngs' Bitter.
New owners; Dawn and her husband. Inside totally refurbished and very tastefully done!
Was so impressed ther Lady Wife, No1 Daughter and self stayed for a very pleasant Sunday Lunch. This washed down with a good Pinot Grigio and followed by a splendid apple crumble.
I will certainly not leave it as long until the next visit.
Re-rated!
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I LOVE my local... Iv made loads of friends in this place. For a start Im dating the barman!
Any way the atmospher is fantastic for the punter that want to feel like one of the family. Have a look on the friday and saturday evenings, especially those when theres entertainment, i recommend Cheryl M.
There are those that miss the days of the old owners, though i can honestly say change is good. Tony and Chris have been at the Black Horse 10 Years now, celebrated only recently. Ok its true they are looking to move on... wanting to retire... nothing wrong with that. But lets look at the difference they have made... the decor making the most impact! Yet in their time they have been revolution ary in thought, even try out a thai resturant for a period of time!
The Black horse is a place were people of all ages and walks of life mingle together for a good time... nearly everyone knows everyone, and they are usually welcoming to new faces that have similar ideals at heart!
Ok you might think im biast, but i do work at two pubs in the area and this is my prferance, it more welcoming and friendly than most of the pubs in the area! xxx
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Mothering Sunday - In desperation sought a pub which doesn't do food and, hence, will provide room and safety (child free) to imbibe a pint.
Place half empty, nevertheless welcoming. Polite barmaid (not anorexic and with plaits) served me Bombadier & Young's special with great panache/style.
Pub totally unpretentious and contented with its lot in life, that is to aspire to be nothing more than a 'boozer'.
A thought, could it have been quiet as all the regulars were fighting to be served with wives & mothers-in-laws at the local Beefeater.
This being the case, I wish for Mothering Sunday every week!
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Called in again last week. Change of management, decor & attitude. Very good pint of Abbot Ale served with a smile. Black leather carpet gone (or was it an axmimster which had been impregnated with beer, grease & chewing gum?) Whatever, its gone! Also tried the Youngs Bitter & Extracold Guiness - not without merit. Good bag of crisps served as well!
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Oh for those 'balmy'days of tug-of-war on the green; dwile flonking in the car park!
Where are you Pauline & Dave? You pub needs you! And was "Roses In A Pickle Jar" ever published?
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