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This pub should have everything going for it: a central location in a beautiful village of thatched cottages, with a fine old interior and even a resident folk club. Unfortunately this is all spoilt by an unadventurous menu, poorly cooked food, a restricted choice of beer of disappointing quality, and uninterested staff. My partner and I went there for a meal a few days ago, the last night of a walking holiday along the South Downs. The "trout with almonds" I ordered had clearly been microwaved from frozen and was uncooked and only luke warm in the middle. There was no sign of it having been finished in an oven or under a grill. The almonds had presumably simply been poured on top from a cook's jar at the last minute. The landlady looked surprised when I sent it back. When a second one arrived we were assured the cook had "done her best with it" but it was still raw in the middle. We sent that back too. Rather than do the decent thing and apologise in person or offer us something else from the menu, the landlady then simply avoided us. We paid for my partner's meal (adequate but basic) and our drinks and left. It seems such a shame that a pub in such an iconic position in such a pretty village should be run so apparently badly.
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Do sandy and domo live in lala land? This pub used to be good but with so many other better value pubs in the area i stick to my last comment and say, Give it a wide berth. Yes there was a new chef but he lasted about a week because he could'nt cook! As for it being clean??? You must be joking... Next time you visit take a look into the kitchen, I say no more!!!! I still love the sportsman.
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sandy_sundays, welcome to the site - see you joined the same day you wrote your review. I also notice you haven't commented on any other pubs. However, I admire you for taking a different position according to your experience at this pub and writing it as you see it. On the other hand, your review fails to address many negative points raised by other customers. More to the point, what has actually changed ? No rating left, not been in there for ages, prefer the Bridge and Boathouse.
Biker - 24 Mar 2008 11:06 |
I visited the Black Horse around a month ago and I totally disagree with the harsh comments made previously about the pub. I found it to have a warm welcoming atmosphere and the staff were friendly and inviting. My children were offered a separate kids menu and there was plenty of choice on the main menu and all of the meals were a fair price. I was sad to see the garden was not yet open but I certainly will be going back as the food was wonderful and the staff were more than helpful. I would also like to say how refreshing it is to see a variety of events held in a pub, where everything from music nights to wine tasting evenings happen. All in all a great pub and a family friendly environment.
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I have been coming to this pub once a month for the past year now, with my family for a Sunday lunch. This is the first time I have used this site but I thought it appropriate due to the inaccurate comments (see previous). The pub was taken over in november last year. The menu has shrunk in size which I personally prefer although my favourite roast pork was removed. lol. The pub as expected is much cleaner and the staff do great you now with a smile. The odd member seems to lack a bit of bar experience. I have tried most things on the menu and the roast lamb and steak and ale pie are to die for. The sandwiches are excellent value for money but sadly the ploughmans are quite disappointing and also the poached salmon. It was clear a new chef arrived at the beginning of february, and this has only improved the quality of the roasts, even if service slowed a little bit. It takes about 15 - 20mins for food to arrive but it is worth the wait. My final comment is about the beer. I have been a bitter drinker for nearly 35 years and this is one of the best kept bitters in Sussex. Try for yourself! (IPA and Bombadier on tap). Mother's day was excellent!
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what has happend to this once dream of a pub. for many years it was a fantastic place to visit. went there at the weekend and was shocked by the drop in standards, staff are rude, chef looks like he needs a good bath and the landlady needs some lessons in customer service.dont waste your money at this pub until it has changed hands again, wich will not be long if things dont improve.thought it very expensive for the limited menu and beer was off, like past comments.. GIVE IT A WIDE BERTH..
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i agree with the person below me give this a wide birth it was a nice country pub with good food run by 2 guys i think but all has change the menu is limited now but the and has no relation to the advertised menu i think the new owner has destroyed a once busy pub with a menu to die for !!!!!!
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A large group of us went to this pub for Sunday lunch and were bitterly disappointed in the food and particularly in the service. One of us was given a plate of meat, with no vegetables- when we asked for the veg,the staff were too frightened to go and ask the chef. They refused to refund the price of the meal and sent one of us into the kitchen to ask the chef directly. Chef like something out of The Lakes -abusive and threatening. None of us will be going back, and we urge fellow members of this site to give it a wide berth, if you want to a) be fed and b)leave with your nerves intact.
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One of only a very few pubs in the area that was serving a Sunday evening menu. Good service and very good sunday roast (we hadn't booked either). Bombardier on tap.
anonymous - 10 Jun 2007 22:36 |
Excellent, eccentric folk club meets in the even more eccentricly decorated back room every Tuesday with a fascinating range of music which really explores what folk music should mean !
Good music, good beer, haste ye back !
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A pub with a bit of character, eclectic mix of decor, beer garden.
Decent food but appallingly slow service in the restaurant - the menu does state allow up to an hour for your food to arrive and they mean it !
anonymous - 4 Jun 2006 17:12 |
Situated in the heart of Amberley The Black Horse is a traditional country pub/restaurant.
Log fires, good choice of beers and decent home-cooked fare at reasonable prices.
Well worth a visit, would advise that you book a table of Sunday.
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