For Reservations call
01233 758206
Monday - Sunday
from 11am
or email blacklionappledore@gmail.com
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PIZZA & WINE EVENING
EVERY TUESDAY EVENINGS IS OUR PIZZA & WINE NIGHT.
ENJOY A 12 INCH PIZZA & A GLASS OF WINE FOR JUST £12
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TRIPADVISERS TRAVELLERS
CHOICE AWARD
WINNERS 2025
We are absolutely thrilled to share that we have received a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025.
Travellers’ Choice award-winners are amongst the top 10% of listings on Trip advisor, and honour select accommodation, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
Thank you to our customers who contributed in us receiving this award.
Also a big thank you to our Black Lion team for your dedication and commitment.
WELCOME TO THE BLACK LION
The Black Lion is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Appledore in Kent,
We are a family run free house and restaurant serving traditional British fare and locally produced real ales in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.
Our bar and restaurant has a relaxed country style with warm open fires to cosy up to in the winter.
In the summer months you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon dining on our picnic benches and watch the world go by in the heart of our delightful village.
Black Lion Cubs are welcome and can order from our delightful children’s menu, offering a selection of healthy well known favourite dishes.
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Four legged Black Lion ‘Cubs’ are also welcome at The Black Lion.
The Black Lion can be found in the historic village of Appledore, which can trace its history back to Viking times back when it was a busy port.
Previously called the Red lion, this popular establishment can be dated back to the early 1800's.
Appledore is also the inspirational village for AA Milne famous poem
"The knight who's armour did not squeak"
