Pub in Surbiton
Black Lion
58, Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5PLClosest station: Surbiton, about 8 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 445 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Black Lion
Hearty pub grub and live TV sports in a traditional, dark-wood-panelled local with courtyard garden.
Lively traditional pub on the corner with Maple Road. Formerly a Youngs pub dating from 1840, when the coach to Brighton stopped outside. A dark mahogany bar serves two areas, with steps leading to more seating at one side. The lounge end is carpeted and has leaded windows, while the public end has a slate floor. Live sport on TV from BT and Sky inside and outside. Quiz night is Tuesday, and bands play most Saturday evenings. The pub has seven en-suite letting rooms Pizzas available from noon-9pm every day.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: 7 rooms
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 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
- Punch Taverns
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8399 8856
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 445 ratings
4 out of 5Linda Beckon Google, August 2024
Once we embraced the quirkiness of going behind the busy bar and by the kitchen to access our rooms (we're American so we're not used to that sort of thing), we had a fine stay. The room and bathroom were clean. There was a loud (but good) band playing that night but luckily, on the top floor, our room was surprisingly quiet. Tea and coffee kettle worked just fine. TV had a big line through and was cracked. Staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful and couldn't have been nicer.
4 out of 5Dean Pillon Google, June 2024
I visited The Black Lion on a red hot summer afternoon. We were greeted by a lovely couple (assuming it was the landlord and partner) who were friendly and eager to please. We enquired about food and found out it was pizza day. The menus were informative and offered either 8 inches or 16-inch pizza. The price was very reasonable for pub grub. We ordered and moved out to the garden.. we sat under shelter as it was so hot. The garden was small but well presented. The pizza's arrive and were very nice. Maybe a little bit hot.. but I ate all mine. The beers were nice and loo very clean. First…
5 out of 5Eddie Pageon Google, August 2024
Really enjoyed the experience really romantic with my partner and the music was fabulous! Had a great experience and the owners son was also a great laugh too! Really recommend.
5 out of 5Flora MacDonaldon Google, August 2024
We had literally all we ever wanted staying here, Stacey was an absolute angel who welcomed and took care of us, gave us good recommendations for the local area and some great chat ! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat, all the staff were so down to earth and lovely and the location was beautiful
5 out of 5Ioana Barbuon Google, September 2024
I had a great time here. Excelent location and service. The owner, Mark is an amazing person, very helpful and pleasant.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.