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Ember Inn
This large and popular Ember Inn owned pub sits at the end of the shopping parade of Locksbottom, having been reopened on 3rd May 2024 after a major refurbishment. The imposing building has a mix of white painted exterior with half hung tiles, along with tall chimneys and dormer windows. The interior is well laid out with various rooms and areas that lead off from the blue panelled L-shaped bar. The traditional décor is a subtle mix of grey, green and blue shades with tied curtains, patterned wallpaper plus framed prints and old photos of the local area. There is a mix of tables and seating, with wooden flooring at one end and patterned carpet at the other end, along with subdued lighting.
The garden is lawn, with a backdrop of trees, and has several table sets plus four huts, popular with families. In addition, there is a paved area at the front with more table sets, some under a large awning, enclosed by a rope and shrubs.
Even though this pub is food-orientated, casual drinkers are welcome. Like most Ember Inns, a "Cask Club" operates every Monday and Thursday whereby there is a £1/pint and 50p/half-pint discount. The 20p/pint discount for CAMRA members operates on all other days.
Since refurbishment, the number of cask ales available stands at around three to four. There is an events board present, which also gives details of special deals on dining.
Instagram page is @blackhorseorpington
Historic Interest
Built sometime in the 19th C. opposite the village smithy, this served the hamlet of Broadstreet Green (originally called Brasted Green) before it was absorbed into nearby Locksbottom with the expansion of housing in the 1920s. Crofton Road was originally called Piggenden Lane after a farm that once existed nearby to the Black Horse. The pub would also have been known to the Gypsy community that settled nearby on Tugmutton Common in the 19th C. for winter stopovers.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.
Black Horse, Locksbottom
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Family Friendly
Parking
Events
Real Fire
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Quiet
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