The Black Horse Inn, Lewes

Excellent traditional pub at the west end of town. The 'L'-shaped layout comprises the main bar at the front (with a bar billiards table and alehouse-style furniture and decor) and a lounge / dining area further back. Also offers accommodation. Reputedly still a Greene King house, although you would never know it from the fine selection of seven real ales and a cider available on handpump, including a couple from Burning Sky brewery and Flaming Embers from Old Dairy (£3.70).

Official site of The Black Horse Inn - www.theblackhorselewes.co.uk

Official site of The Black Horse Inn - www.theblackhorselewes.co.uk

The review by PSM below is comprehensive and accurate, so I'll just mention the beer range, which although this is a Greene King pub is by no means confined to that brewery's product. The house beer, a session ale called Black Horse Bitter, is badged as Hardys and Hansons, and the only other beers from the same stable are Abbot Ale and Old Speckled Hen, the other offerings being from local micros such as Bedlam and Burning Sky, with a cider on the eighth hand pump. Definitely one to visit if you find yourself in Lewes. Date of visit: 25th November 2014