please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Paid a visit this Saturday and discovered that the Black Horse now sells Dark Star Beers. I was told this would be a permanent arrangement following an agreement reached locally with Greene King, the current owners. Great news for beer lovers. On offer were Hophead (3.8%) and Partridge Best (4.0%). Both were in tip top condition and the price at £3.30 a pint compares with most other places locally. Greene King London Glory (4.2%) was also available together with several lagers, Guinness and a draft cider.
As mentioned in the previous post, this one of the few pubs in Lewes that still has a Bar Billiards table. the lack of video screens, gaming machines or loud music were all a definite plus to me. I'll definitely be returning soon
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Pub has a quaint atmosphere and the people are pleasant enough. Occasionally have to come here for an away bar billiards match - and the table is one of the most difficult ones to score on that I've ever known - and I've been playing 40 years !
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Funny old boozer with a mix of locals and staff from the nearby prison. Expensive bar menu and a cost of £7 for a bitter and lager and lime. Not encouraging.
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What has happened to this pub?! They don't seem to entice people in, or entice them to stay. Saturday night music often consists of anything from Rolf Harris to classical! Beer is very very pricey. At least they've now removed the cat litter tray from under the front window. This is not a bad, or unfriendly pub, it just needs its welcoming and lively old self to come back.
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I have managed 4 days and 20 pubs on the ale trail plus a few others, and managed not to drink either Fullers or Greene King, and I enjoyed my Brains Rev James here. Staff were friendly but it was quiet for a Saturday.
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I've only ever been a very occasional visitor to the Black Horse but I always liked it. Disappointed to find, on my last visit in January, that it it's been "Greened" (that'll probably indicate how long it's been since I was last in there).
The Guinness was okay.
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It looks like the management of this place didn't like me pointing out it was a Greene King pub and thus telling people not to go there. Fine - I'll just suggest people shouldn't go here as the beers are average at best and there is no atmosphere at all.
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I've been reliably informed that this pub is nowhere near as good as it used to be, but then it has been taken over by Greene King. I did enjoy a nice pint of the special world cup brewed beer though and found the staff very friendly. Much better pubs in Lewes though
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This is a Greene King pub in Harveys home town - despite this the staff are friendly, the food is good and the beer is kept well. I usually enjoy the guest ales which are usually from Ridleys (now part of the GK empire) or Brains of Cardiff. Could do with more variety of guest beers but this goes for GK pubs in general. Worth a visit to enjoy the old phots of Lewes pubs past and present and a better pub than its two neighbours (Meridian and Pelham Arms).
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A beer lover's pub where the staff know how to pour a proper pint of whatever you order (no over-flowing Guinness, etc). Interior is small, with nicely traditional feel (decent tables and chairs and no sofas). Darts board and billiard table are provided for idiots. A bit expensive for Guinness, but a good range of real ales. Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, despite being a locals' pub.
anonymous - 24 Jan 2006 04:52 |
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