Pub in Hammersmith

Black Lion

2 South Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, W6 9TJ

Stamford Brook, about 11 min walk

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,399 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

About Black Lion

Low-ceilinged, tradtional pub with open fires, riverside beer garden and vintage skittle alley.

Grade II listed 16th-century inn very close to the river and visible from it, attracting tourists on their riverside walks. The large beer garden can seat 200, is home to a 400-year-old chestnut tree and hosts Sunday lunchtime barbecues. But the skittle alley which used to be at the back of the pub has now sadly disappeared to become a function area.

This is now a food-led venue, with pub classics and a range of pizzas for mains. There are 3 cask ale pumps with normally at least two ales on.

A painting of the late A P Herbert, local resident, MP and polymath, presides over "his" corner table. Note that the beer prices here reflect the upmarket nature of the area.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating: Large garden area
Real Fire
Family Friendly
Games
Serves Food
Serves Lunch
Serves Dinner
Real Ale
Function Room: Back of pub
Disabled Access
Accessible Restroom
WiFi
Reservable
Good for Groups
Newspapers
Smoking
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Debit Cards
Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator: Laine Pub Company
Price: 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone: 020 8748 2639

Photos

Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,399 ratings

4 out of 5Victoria Marinion Google, July 2024
Really nice pub, close to the river but not on it. Has a great beer garden with loads of space and large tables. Service at the bar was a bit slow but people were super nice. The schnitzel and beyond burger were amazing
5 out of 5Ianon Google, April 2024
Great food, amazing staff, beautiful pub that is well worth stopping into when walking around this fantastic area. Had the chicken roast and it was both generous and so tasty. The chicken was super tender and every side was delicious. A big shout out to Rob who works there- fantastic staff member. Could not have been more friendly and helpful. Dogs very welcome.
2 out of 5James Burgesson Google, June 2024
I used to think the white lion was the worst ratio of price to quality pub I London until I went here. Genuinely the worst flavours and quality of food I’ve ever had for the price paid. The food was dull, cheap and of a horrific quality. For reference if my house mate throws away a chicken wing I’ll happily retrieve it from the bin, but non of us could even finish the last wing off here. No one understood wine behind the bar and when you spend £14 for a glass of £1.50 wine you at least expect some knowledge of it. I will attach a picture the blue cheese sauce and let you make your own kind…
4 out of 5Jason Domicanon Google, September 2024
Absolutely wonderfully British pub! Great booze, great bar snacks, wonderful food and an awesome environment!!! Will definitely be coming back!
5 out of 5Bernie Verrillson Google, March 2024
We called in to the Black Lion in the vain hope of finding a table for a late Sunday lunch. And were rewarded with friendly staff and a table straight away. The malbec was great and the mango gin incredible 😋 As were the two roast pork dinners, which arrived in good time. The atmosphere was comfortable, the pub welcoming. And one particular member of staff Amar was personable, helpful and efficient. A really excellent Sunday lunch experience, thank you😀

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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