Pub in London NW6
Black Lion
274 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 2BYClosest station: Brondesbury, about 4 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,142 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Black Lion
Ornate bar with low-key quarters, plus a warmly decorated dining room with free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Sometimes the Five Points is not always on - on a visit in July 2024 it was on with Harvey's Best and Tiny Rebel Cwtch. The refurbishment of the letting rooms is now complete so 11 such rooms are now available to book, see website for details.
Lease taken on by London Village Inns - operating seven thriving diverse pubs, a unique Indian restaurant and two boutique guest houses in London. After undergoing a thorough wash and brush up - incl installing handpumps it has reopened and cask beer and cider has returned after many years absence. Well worth a visit especially to try the food - with many dishes influenced by north Indian cuisine.
Fantastic interior décor - with a rich ceiling, original bar counter, island back bar, screen partition, etched and cut glass and very decorative cornice. A Grade II listed building and listed by CAMRA as having an historic pub interior of national importance. There is a separate dining area - suspect this was the former billiards room. What was a separate side entrance for the hotel has now been incorporated back into the pub creating a small side room. Opposite The Kiln Theatre.
In 2013 the owner/licensee took the unusual step of removing all draught beer in protest at the pricing policies of the large Pubcos for, although owning the freehold, he remained a tenant of Enterprise to whom he was leasing the property! In 2022 he leased the pub to another, established operator.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: To the side of the pub
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant: Separate dining room
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Seacider
- Serves LocAle
- Real Heritage Pub
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: Contact number 020 4559 9143
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- London Village Inns
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,142 ratings
4 out of 5Dawn Weyhon Google, October 2024
The interior details, service, food, and environment was perfect for this hotel! The accommodations were spacious, welcoming, and beautifully prepared. The staff Were very kind, and went above and beyond more than once. They surprised me by decorating my room when I was out on my birthday. They even came and killed the spider one day that I noticed wandering the wall! They offered to carry bags, and made sure everything was clean into our liking. The breakfast buffet was fantastic, and the fireplace, warm food, and wonderful service were over the top! The only downfall is the location it is…
5 out of 5PAUL Lienhardon Google, September 2024
We ended our month long trip in Europe with 4 day at the Black Lion Pub. The pub itself is a beautifully restored the pics don't lie and the vibe was very family orientated and with 3 fireplaces very cozy The room we had was the best we stayed in the whole trip. Spacious, quiet and the cleanest hotel room I've ever stayed in ever. Rooms are brand new and the shower with a rain faucet and a hand held was great. Zero pub noise, street is noisy but shut windows ,silence. We ate the Sunday roast which was very good but the place makes bomb Indian food, did that twice.Huge beer selection and…
5 out of 5Becky Joneson Google, July 2024
The Black Lion receives superlative reviews and to be honest I was a bit skeptical. However we found it to be all we hoped. Big, airy and beautifully decorated rooms, the cleanest accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. The whole place is beautiful and well maintained, with all the facilities you could want. Staff are kind and helpful. Breakfast was a good continental choice, including breads, cereal, fruit and yogurt. The location is a busy, cosmopolitan main road with many shops and food outlets; it’s therefore not a quiet neighbourhood, but there is a pleasant and well-kept park adjacent. Easy…
5 out of 5Camille Bon Google, September 2024
My favourite pub in London. Gorgeous Grade II Listed building, amazing selection of non alcoholic beers, absolutely divine Indian food and bar snacks. It’s spacious, music is great and bright & airy (unlike your regular cavernous pub)! So lucky to have this place close by.
5 out of 5Neil Rothwellon Google, August 2024
Amazing venue with fantastic character and welcoming staff. The venue was truly beautiful, the pub with such depth of character and wonderful drinks choice. The hotel upstairs was just as stunning, the rooms fully kitted out with king size bed and clean shower and toilet faculties with great water pressure. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the continental breakfast each morning was a great start to a day
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.