Black Horse Kingston 204 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6QP

"Went to the Black Horse recently for a Sunday roast. The welcome was very warm. They made us feel at home immediately. The atmosphere was relaxed and the bar staff were super friendly. Honestly, they couldn't have done more for us. I was seriously impressed. The roasts were excellent and exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely go back. Really enjoyed my experience there. Top marks. Well done to the new management."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 ."