Came in the black horse today & the bar was lovely & clean the staff are very polite & even though the bar doesn’t look busy, staff are busy out dealing with customers that are seated. They’ve gone the extra mile with customers!!! Excellent service to help me to a table with my dog & extra bags that I picked up whilst out and about. I go for a walk with the dog & come in here for a quick drink after walks at times , his happy as always and is at peace when we come into this pub. The service has always been 💯 great always friendly polite & willing to help with anything. This is by far a great pub to visit they are very helpful.

Large pub with plenty of room inside and out with a choice of seating options. Dog friendly , a few tvs around with sports on our weekend visit. Our original lagers tasted off and although staff replaced them they forgot the second beer and had to be reminded as they’d completely forgotten us. Will definitely come back to try the food and hopefully get a better service experience

Stopped off for meal on our way home, Black Horse is comfortable & clean serving nice beer and food, I had the meat pie and it was very nice. Great barman made us feel welcome and looked after us. Thanks 👍.

Where to start.. We booked a table of 5 but shown to a table of 4 and told to grab another chair, unfortunately there were none of the same size so that really set the tone. The menu boasted ‘unlimited potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy’ for roasts - expectations were high. I wanted the beef roast but was told they only had the lamb and veggie option left (at 2.30pm). The food started to come out bit by bit and was late, very late - 1 hour in total. The 5 of us all ate at different times, when I finally received my food, I then had to wait a further 4 minutes for cutlery to eat the food.. Unfortunately my wife’s food was wrong too, they gave us a beef burger when she ordered a spicy chicken burger - hers was even later than mine. I took the plate back and was told to wait a few more minutes, with no apology. The place was obviously understaffed as we overheard the manager tell the waitress to stop taking orders. The waitress did apologise and offered us a discount but when we later asked the manager what we could have he informed us it was just the normal ‘locals discount, which my brother-in-law already had. Like the mint sauce I asked for, I will never be seen there again.

Cute dog walked around in the pub, it is very polite and be a good usher. Indoor settings looked very English and traditional. Food quality is fine but you need to plan plenty of time to finish your meals. First time I gave it a five stars but for the second time I got a very bad experience from The Black Horse. I ordered two £6 mains and one kids meal for me and my two kids. We shared them together. When I ordered the ice cream of the kids meal, one of the male staff refused to give it to me! How ridiculous they could do that? Finally I paid the total but without ice cream given to my kids. So upset for the unfriendly staff. Never go there again.

Wow. Pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. My visit was part of a busy month with birthdays etc and this was my last dining experience for the month . I had his totes 2 other similar establishments so it was good to compare. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff. The vibe was warm And welcoming with plenty of buzz in the air. The service was slick and the food was memorable. I ordered the beef which melted in your mouth . The portions were substantial as well. A great place to visit for a special occasion or just as a treat. I for one can’t wait to go back .

A few friends and I popped in here for lunch on Friday and I must say I was really impressed with the food and lovely atmosphere. Not only was our cheese and bacon burgers with triple cooked chips delicious but nice and hot too; with the freshness of good homemade produce; which is a rarity these days. The staff were friendly and professional and I thoroughly recommend it as a great meeting place for yummy food and drinks. I didn't have a dessert but one of my friends had a chocolate brownie and said it was so tasty. Being teetotal, I enjoyed two lovely pots of tea while my friends enjoyed their vodka and lemonades and we are looking forward to returning in the near future.

Had a Sunday roast reservation, advised to come before 5 pm. Got there at 2:30 pm, baring in mind they start taking orders for food at 12:00. booked for 5 people but was taken to a table for 4. No heads up about roasts being limited - only lamb left despite a quiet pub. Decided on regular menu, but the food took ages – up to an hour late, and each of us got our dishes at different times. One order even went to the wrong table. No cutlery, and chips looked like they were on a diet compared to the week's servings. - notably, tendency to cut service to food early in the week despite advertising food until 8:30pm.. clearly an internal issue with staff however being honest with guests would go a long way.. TV got turned off randomly, and to top it off, after an hour wait, got a burger with beef instead of chicken and chips instead of fries. The lamb roasts we settled for were nothing special, one with just one roast potato and another missing mint sauce. No resolution or compensation offered for the mess. Initial offer of a discount on drinks turned out to be nothing special. The lady at the bar apologized sincerely as we left, but overall, management was a letdown. We're regulars, but won't be returning - the Norbiton pub nearby has better service and management.

Had a lovely lunch here and would highly recommend to everyone to come here. Very clean and homey. Staff are friendly and management made me feel at home. Food is delicious and well priced and many drink options. Definitely coming here again.

Where do I start. The coke was flat, the food took over an hour the meals were of such poor quality 6 out of 8 were returned. The vegan food was not vegan causing 2 dinners gastric issues and the toilets had flies in. Awful is an understatement. I feel bad for the staff because they were nice people but it was a horrible experience and food safety should be reviewed

Hands down the best Sunday Roast I have ever had. Travelled from Funtington West Sussex to try the Sunday Roast as it came highly recommended. The Yorkshire Pudding (we each got 2. A first for me:)) was light and amazing. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. The food was really good and I will definitely make regular trips to have Sunday Roast there.

I don't often write reviews but this was a particularly nice one, and we've been missing eating out! Sat well sheltered and warm in Red rum. Many thanks to Ryan who helped recommend a nice wine to go with my fish tacos. Excellent food and service.

First time visiting the Black Horse but it definitely won't be the last. A beautifully decorated venue with friendly service and delicious roasts. Can't wait to come back for some entertainment later this month.

We came here for the first time for our son’s birthday the owners are extremely friendly and Tony is such a hospitable host. We felt so comfortable and not rushed at all. We had several roasts they were all delicious I will go as far as to say this was the best roast we’ve had in a pub. One of our party had the gammon he said it was delicious. Honestly it’s just so lovely at The Black horse., just felt so homely. Thank you so much we are already booked to return next month. What more could one want delicious food in a family friendly pub. THANK YOU to both of you :)

Very friendly pub, plenty of comfortable seating in various areas. We have visited several times both during the day and in the evening and it is always welcoming and very clean. The floor in the ladies loo survives the close examination it inevitably earns from anyone visiting who lives in Kingston!

I rarely do google reviews, yet this pub gets a 5 star across the board from me. Popped in today for the first time to have Sunday Roast. I could comfortably say it was the best pub Sunday roast I’ve had to date. Food was exquisite. I had the Turkey roast. Turkey was lovely and tender, the parsnips were delicious, couldn’t fault it. Unlimited top of roasties too. On top of this, it is very nicely decorated, tartan carpet, fairly lights inside, quirky ornaments and a cosy snug area with a dart board and board games in the corner. I will certainly be back for more Sunday roasts, and would like to come try their quiz night on a Thursday. The service was excellent too, the owners and staff were very friendly and easy going to talk to. Can’t wait to come back soon! Thank you 😄

Lovely Sunday roast! Extra roasties and Yorkshire’s, which are always welcomed! Staff were super friendly and attentive. Pub has been through some ups and downs over the years but under the new management and chef, it’s such a brilliant local. Definitely recommend.

We’ve been back for a family Sunday roast for the last couple of weeks. The new owners have certainly made some great changes. They are so accommodating and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They looked after us adults and 4 children and has now become a firm favourite for our Sundays. They also make our dog feel very welcome too, with some yummy treats. Thanks again… see you soon!

The interior and service are lovely but the food is outrageous! I had beef pie made of instant gravy, bad puff pastry and something like beef from a can, my friend had fish and chips both over cooked. Worst pub food I've had in years.

Under new management, haven’t been for a little while, but we’re warmly welcomed by our hosts who certainly have plans to get The Black Horse back on the cultural map of Kingston and Norbiton. Shall certainly be back to check out progress building on the more than reasonable range of beverages and menu. Clean, tidy and comfortable everything going for it with all the expected amenities. Keep up the good work gentleman!

Arranged to eatout and stopped off at the black horse where we were greeted by Joanna who not only served a nice pint but got us a table to eat without booking for a value for money meal. Enjoyed the Sunday and know where to take family and friends from now on.

Had a great dinner at Black Horse after coming into town. Not every item was available on the menu, but Jamie was very helpful with recommendations and substitutions. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling through Kingston.

Moved into the area in the last year and the new owners have literally transformed this place - amazing food, very generous portions and great staff. But..a special mention to Joanna behind the bar, who is simply wonderful. She always has a huge smile, is very welcoming no matter what time of day, and makes you genuinely feel at home. She's simply awesome! Overall can highly recommend this place :)

I recently had a birthday party for my 2 year old son in a reserved area at The Black Horse. The staff went out of their way to make us feel at home and to make sure we had everything we needed. I would recommend it as a great hosting space.

My first visit since the change of management and the nice Swiss lager that was on tap is no more. No biggie though as things change, although the beer selection was quite simple. On a balmy evening the outside space was great and the pint of Guinness was very good too. The pub inside is vast too and they had sport on so presumably they show BT and Sky Sports which is always a plus point. Service was friendlier than before too so would return.

Took a friend for lunch today and we were very impressed. We had sandwiches which came on very fresh doorstep bread, salad and chips. There was so much food we couldn't actually finish it. The staff were very friendly and polite. Will definitely be going back with hubby to try their main food menu.

GREAT pub! FANTASTIC food and Service! Massive shout out to chef Jamie who was super accommodating with the food! Everything was delicious and we’ll 100% be coming back if we’re in the area again!

Me and my friend visited the Black horse late afternoon today. The Service was very poor overall. We put threw our order food, drinks etc... waited a good 20mins for our drinks manly soft drinks and a hot chocolate which was cold when I received it. Which I straight away returned back and asked for a warmer hot chocolate please which then was boiling hot and it tastes like water. The food was very poor and very expensive for the size given ( A plain burger with a small portion of chips for 7£ no salad, no cheese with it) Would I come back? Most Definitely Not. When I got back home I cooked some food for my two hungry children.

Wonderful Sunday roast, super friendly staff and lovely interior/exterior!

Very good place food a little undercooked this time,but lovely atmosphere

Great Sunday roast, huge portions! Yorkshire puddings are big and delicious. Nice venue, staff and especially the manager were very friendly. Will definitely go back 😊

The black horse is a good local pub. The food is a little hit and miss at times. I can recommend the chips with pork belly but would avoid the cheest garlic bread and pizza as they are very dry. The service is quick for the most park and very friendly.

Very nice outdoor setting, in the middle of busy Kingston. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Good variety of food which tastes good too. Well recommended

Delicious Roast. Sooooo much food! Lovely big venue, with attention to detail. Pizza van, pink outdoor bar. Superb staff. Compliments to the chef.

Visited the Black Horse for a midweek lunch with my family and dog. We had a nice table, located where the dog could be quiet. The service was really good. Menu was typical good pub food, with a good specials menu, and the drink was good. I'd been to the Black Horse before, and will definitely be back. I can recommend it

Perfect place to take shelter in this awful weather. Me and collegue took shelter by the cozy fire this evening after a long day at work, and the staff were nothing but charming attentive and friendly- the manager made us feel nothing more than at home and she spoke to us about the up coming wine events! Didn't try much off the food but the nibbles that we did have were great and good portions for the price you pay for. We will be returning and are looking forward to the wine tasting events.

Went to the Black Horse for the weekly pub quiz and had an absolute ball. The quiz master Jamie made the night extra special and had us in stitches all night. Great atmosphere, great drinks, a brilliant evening all round.

my visit to the black horse was just perfect! my waitress robyn was simply stupendous with great help from gaby and liam!

I came here on the last day of the football season, nursing a touch of a hangover from the Championship Playoff Final, but on a warm day with the wife and dog, I hoped this pub would live up to my fond first visit. It's unassuming from the main road, a stark black/navy paint job, sitting on a corner of a roundabout with a petrol station, a parade of takeaways and not much else. But once you step into the concrete garden, formerly the car park, and into the vast pub, it's a welcomed surprise. Dart board, multiple TVs, dining area, outside seating, spacious bar, macro-craft in the form of New Belgium and local ales in the form of Park Brewery. Snug by the fireplace for the winter, the comfy seating options can't be overstated. It's more or less empty on a Sunday for some reason, a handful huddled around the TV for the football and not much else, perhaps a sign of the times. I've been on other days and it's been heaving, and on Saturday night it attracts a varied crowd. The ale always pours well, I don't think the craftier stuff gets the throughput to have it always tasting the best, second pint better than the first. Big lagers always do well though. And the cocktails are banging, whoever made me the Bloody Mary saved my downward spiral. I've had the wings and snacks from here, food is decent pub grub. Roasts did look impressive and reasonably priced when I saw them coming out, and they're very dog friendly, which is a nice touch! It's an old site, goes back to 1840 and was rebuilt in 1966 further away from the road. Compared to how it was before, the exterior facelift seems drastic but a big improvement. I'm sure those who have been following this series from a local perspective might have some colourful stories of the pubs former iterations. It's a short walk from Norbiton station, and close to The Norbiton pub too. Worth including on a pub crawl, or if you want somewhere quiet-ish for the sport, pints and arrows.

I wish I could give zero or minus stars. Probably the worst dining experience I've ever had. And they weren't even busy! Started off with us being given the wrong menus, so we had to choose differently. The food came a 'version ' of what was on the menu, smothered in a sauce that was advertised as a 'dip'. My son nearly gagged. We were offered a replacement but as we waited a ridiculously long time already we said no. Then a very long 45 min wait for main course, to be told they had to make more roast potatoes... Surely the decent thing would have been to come and tell us that. When they came they were ( all three of them) soggy anyway! As for the 'crackling' on the roast pork that they advertised ... Well I've eaten crispier ice cream, non existent is the correct word for that. The root veg mash made me feel sick. The Yorkshire pudding, although it looked good, tasted like a bath sponge. The service was horrendous. Service, food, attitude , value for money ALL awful. Not worth anywhere near the £102 it cost. I have no positive things to say.

This pub is a wonderful establishment and a true oasis in this blistering hot summer. I relocated a business meeting to be had here instead and the staff were fantastic with meeting all our needs whilst we had a lovely spot to sit in the beer garden. My go-to spot for all future meetings in Kingston now!

Great pub for food, drink and atmosphere. Frequently hosts interesting events, they had a dog show, a rum party with a regge band and also host a life drawing night for example, and are constantly trying new things to please and entertain their customers, with great success! Food is also great with the vegan burger being my favorite. Highly recommended, the black horse is starting to become a real community gem.

A stroll from work in glorious sunshine saw us celebrate the end of the school year. The setting was perfect for unwinding after a busy, busy time. The food (substantial amounts of canapés) was delicious and the outdoor seating just what was required. A lot stayed through to closing time - a sure sign it had been a great success.

Great place for food and a good pint. Price was decent for a London pub as well. Enjoyed playing darts and seeing the locals doing forward rolls! The staff are fantastic especially Jamie who looked after us all night.

Just spent a lovely evening at the Black Horse for the first time. Took my family for a Sunday Roast and it was exceptional. Really great food and atmosphere, plus service with a big smile from the lad behind the bar Jamie. All in all a great way to end the weekend.

The Blackhorse is a local of mine, they do very good food and the staff are pleasant. However, one member in particularly goes that extra mile! Jamie. Is old school on young shoulders and knows about hospitality. (Very rare now a days) Nothing is too much trouble, I always take my dog in with me and he does the gentleman thing and serves him first with a bowl of water. I’m told he does a good quiz as well. 10/10 👍

Fabulous local pub! Beer garden is lovely, even in bad weather there are umbrellas and the fire pit. Service is great, staff are all really friendly and treat you like a friend not a customer. Food is great. it would be nice to have a locals discount or loyalty card.

We came in just before the kitchen closed and the chef Jamie was very accommodating about making us some food and was very friendly and enthusiastic about serving us. The bar staff are also lovely but didn’t catch their names sadly. The team really uplifted our evening :) Will definitely be returning !! Only gave a 4 for environment because it was quiet !!

Jamie was a lovely chef, very attentive and happy to help. The place was quiet but the atmosphere was bright but chill as it was a Tuesday. If anything the pints are a lil pricey compared to other places, but this is London these days.. If you’re local and you haven’t checked it out, you should.

Has such a fantastic roast at The Black Horse. Food was delicious and service was wonderful. They even gave our dog a mini roast of his own. Will definitely be back