Black Lion, Kilburn, London

There isnt much choice of pubs in West Hampstead - this is the best though - good beers, pleanty of seats and decent beer garden for the summer. Food aint bad and it is an easy place to meet friends. Also try their Sunday roast.

This is a wonderful pub that falls frustrating short of being the perfect watering hole. The beautiful victorian interior, large bar and comfy seats are great. There’s free wi-fi as well for lazy weekend afternoons with the laptop. They’ve recently started serving a couple of good real ales (Doom Bar and Timothy Taylor Landlord) - although too often they seem to have run out. It’s quite lively on weekends, but even when crowded you can sit in their restaurant section for a quiet pint (don’t be put off by the white tablecloths, the staff don’t seem to mind). Weekdays are much quieter and have a laid-back feel to them.

On the downside the wine list is excruciatingly bad. There really isn’t a good drop to be had -- even if you fork out for an expensive bottle rather than the 'by the glass’ stuff. And I would avoid eating in the restaurant at the moment, they have an infestation of small, furry friends in the kitchen and dining room. I’m told the mouse catcher is on his way -- I’ll update when its safe to eat again (in the meantime try the North London Tavern just up the road for good pub grub).

Despite that, it’s still the best pub in Kilburn.

This pub was renovated from an old Irish Kilburn pub a few years ago to a gastro pub. The old interior was stripped back to the original plaster and wood, which is absolutely magnificent. It is a relatively light and airy pub with a good atmosphere with a large dining room attached. In the first year that the pub reopened as a gastro pub, it was shortlisted for a Standard best pub food award and, I believe, came second. Although this chef is no longer in residence, the food is still good and, indeed, good value. The steak in particular is good, sourced from a local butcher.

Overall, this is a good pub for either drinking or dining and has plenty of families in the dining room on Sundays.

This pub sits on the junction of Kilburn High road and Grange park. It is a large light pub with lots of blond wood. The bar has a good selection of beer, lager and cider. There is ample seating and some benches outside next to the park with music piped outside. The pub also has a dining room where they serve a great sunday lunch for under £10 The menu is rather limited and does ot change very often, but what there is, is good. The wine listis pretty decent and not too expensive.Nice steaks and the bar/snack menu is good also.
They also offer bed and breakfast accomodation. Overall a nice pub with nice staff, serving good food and drink.

This is a great pub that has an atmosphere that works just as well for a a lazy Sunday afternoon pint or a saturday night out.

As others have mentioned the ceiling is spectacular with the fire another high spot as well as watching people feel uncomforable in the thrown-like chair. Although I’ve only eaten here once the food was pretty good too .

this is a great pub , very lively atmosphere and they also have a guest house.
The decor is really nice, hey also have a dining area where they serve food, we had a few dishes it was a bit expensive but tasted good

The black lion is a great pub, good music and atmosphere and great food. The rooms are very nice too if you need somewhere to stay in the area. If my memory serves me correctly they are about £50 a room.

The Black Lion is a shining beacon on the Kilburn High Road. Its Grade II listed interior of black and gold is amazing and the ceiling is something you’ll happily sit and stare at without realising you are doing so.

The pub has a mixed age of customers and is very friendly. The fireplace in the winter is great to sit next to with the papers on a sunday if you are lucky enough to get the sofa’s next to it.

The bar staff are friendly and relaxed and the adjoining room serves decent food if you fancy a sit down meal, there are also decent pub food available in the main bar area.

A small outside area for smokers can be busy in the summer and when they open the additional doors onto the main road it is a good spot for people watching.

The Black Lion is a great pub and guest house i have used both. It’s in a great locating in Kilburn. The pub has a warm feel when you walk in and everyone is nice. There is not many pubs in Kilburn and London that are up to this high standard. Very nice pub.

Highly recommended, just a really comfortable, non-pretentious, kind of old-fashioned pub to spend time in. The most amazing ceiling, wood panelling, fireplace, comfy couches, friendly staff and a few colourful local characters all add up to make the Black Lion a great spot to hang out.

The food is good too and there’s a proper restaurant with full menu. It’s also a guest house - haven’t stayed there but heard good things. Since the smoking ban, the picnic-style tables around the side have become more popular.

Admittedly slightly more pricey than some other bars in Kilburn, but you can’t beat it for either a pre-drink before a show at the Tricycle across the road, or a full night out with friends.

This is the best and prettiest pub in Kilburn. First thing you have to do is check out the beautiful ceiling which is covered in golden swirls. Very relaxed environment with a mixed crowd of people whose ages range from 20 to 90. Tasty restaurant next door and if you want a snack with your pint get the chips which come in giant homemade slabs, stacked up like a Jenga game.