Black Lion, Bayswater  rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsCask Marque pub - click for an explanation of the Cask Marque scheme

location:

Bayswater

address:

123 Bayswater Road, W2 3JH

phone:

0871 258 6343*
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nearest stations:

Queensway London Underground station
(60m) - zone 1

Bayswater London Underground station
(210m) - zone 1

Notting Hill Gate London Underground station
(720m) - zones 1/2

Lancaster Gate London Underground station
(780m) - zone 1

Royal Oak London Underground station
(950m) - zone 2

how to find it:

From Queensway tube, turn left and head east along Bayswater Road before reaching the pub on the left.

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nearby attraction(s):

Kensington Palace (630m)

Serpentine Gallery (1Km)

Albert Memorial (1Km)

picture of Black Lion
Apparently built in 1720, the Black Lion retains some attractive features today. Its ornate original brickwork, and later Victorian ceiling and columns, are lovely. However, the elegant surroundings are somewhat compromised by the pub of today. Sure, there's enough selection to keep you sufficiently fed and watered, but the big TV doesn't really add anything. You can well imagine that this was a charming pub in bygone centuries, but today it's marred by the heavy traffic on Bayswater.

reviewed:
15/11/2008
reviewed by columbo

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

TVs - click for explanationSky TV
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
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