The Black Lion is set in the historic village of Appledore, which can trace its history back to the Viking times when it was a busy port. Now Appledore is a quiet village in the heart of Kent with a traditional English pub and restaurant with owners Ray and Sandra Cottingham offering you the warmest of welcomes every day of the year.

The Black Lion is a free house (we are not owned or run by a brewery) which means we can offer a varied seasonal selection of Real Ales, an impressive wine list and also allows us to take advantage of the fantastic local produce in our dishes. Our extensive menu is available every day with locally reared lamb and freshly caught fish a speciality.

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Dawn Penfold

Dec 28, 2021

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Fantastic Atmosphere, fantastic food , friendly staff, definitely be back very soon .

Michelle Hickmott

Dec 27, 2021

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Lovely Roast lamb, good portion, with Yorkshire pudding, plenty roast potatoes and veg. Great service,friendly and welcoming.

Joy Donnelly

Nov 25, 2021

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As I was on crutches there was plenty of room to move about Staff were friendly and food was delicious

Michael Farley

Nov 08, 2021

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Lovely food, well trained staff and really good food in large portions. Pretty village setting. Would recommend 👌

Mr. Loydd

Sep 27, 2021

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Ale in good condition accompanied by a portion of chips. I think I was lucky as they closed the kitchen after my order due to staff shortages. Suggest calling ahead if you're reliant on food.

Gareth Williams

Sep 20, 2021

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Top marks to them for more or less coping on a busy sunny lunchtime.
Good selection of ales.
The ploughmens were ok. Would have been improved with a bit of dressing which we were offered, asked for, but never arrived.
Overall, I would recommend it and go again.

Louise Anne Denison

Sep 15, 2021

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Perfect traditional food, home cooked, unpretentious, very welcoming staff. Will return again soon!😊😋

Chris Cooper

Sep 08, 2021

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Popped in for lunch. Great place. Food excellent. Friendly staff and the beer was very good. Try it.

Alan W.

Jun 18, 2020

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Quality Through & Through! This small public house in Appledore offers the same quality and service as you would expect to find in a fine dining restaurant in London. Firstly the service we received from the two young men and the young lady was second to none, in fact any other company reading this, visit and learn! As well as this, the food offered, (with the exception of one item), was of the highest standard and we are already planing on visiting again in January (even though it's a 45 minute drive). The food is fresh, perfectly cooked and of the highest standard.... The lamb pie is to die for

Ade Rowswell

Oct 31, 2019

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Great pub with a warm friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff. Large menu with good wholesome food.