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Operator: Independent
15 The Street, Appledore, TN26 2BU (View on Google Map)
(01233) 758350
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The Black Lion is a food led pub set in the historic village of Appledore, which can trace its history back to the Viking times when it was a busy port, it is now a quiet village in the heart of Kent. The pub has a large patio to the front.

Handy for ramblers on the Saxon Shore Way and the Royal Military Canal which is close by.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Red Lion
Local Authority
Ashford District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ASH/3878
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Romney Marsh - Romney Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Romney Marsh - Romney Best Bitter
Romney Marsh - Romney Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 11 times
Romney Marsh - Romney Best Bitter
Romney Marsh - Romney Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Black Lion, Appledore.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Canterbury Ales (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
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Games Games
Darts in open area to the side
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 511B (spasmodic)
Directions
in the centre of the village

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