The Black Lion, Kilburn

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location:

Kilburn

address:

274 Kilburn High Road, NW6 2BY

phone:

0871 258 6370*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.

nearest stations:

Brondesbury London Overground station
(270m)

Kilburn London Underground station
(510m) - zone 2

West Hampstead London Overground station London Underground station
(730m) - zone 2

Brondesbury Park London Overground station
(800m)

Kilburn High Road London Overground station
(840m)

bus routes:

16, 32, 189, 316

how to find it:

Turn right out of the tube and walk down Kilburn High Road. The pub is on the left after about 7 minutes' walk. It's opposite the Tricycle Theatre and Cinema complex.

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opening times:

Mon-Thu 12:00-00:00
Fri 12:00-01:00
Sat 11:00-01:00
Sun 11:00-23:30*
* opening times can change, please check with the pub before organising important events.

Street View - click to see the area around the Black Lion

When last orders were called for the final time and the former Irish regulars wended their way over the road to the Kingdom, what they left behind was a spectacular Grade II listed Victorian interior, which had simply been ignored for years. During its transition into an upmarket gastropub, it was refurbished sympathetically, maintaining the interior - notably the very ornate ceiling - and a glorious separate dining room. Despite their commitment to attract the young, trendy crowd (who are only now discovering the delights of Kilburn) the main room still feels and looks like a pub rather than a loungers paradise. On the drinks front, after initially not serving ale, we're pleased to see two hand pumps have now made a belated appearance. We can't vouch for the quality of the food, and it is a bit pricey, but the surroundings ought to numb the pain. Previously one of the roughest pubs in Kilburn; now it's one of the best.

reviewed:
08/12/2008