The Black Lion, Kilburn  rated4 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Kilburn

address:

274 Kilburn High Road, NW6 2BY

phone:

020 7624 1424

nearest stations:

Brondesbury London Overground station
(270m)

Kilburn London Underground station
(510m) - zone 2

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

Brondesbury Park London Overground station
(800m)

Kilburn High Road London Overground station
(840m)

bus routes:

16, 32, 189, 316 bus info

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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picture of The Black LionWhen 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 Victorian interior, which had simply been ignored for years. During its transition into an upmarket gastropub, it was thankfully 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 a token pump (Adnam's Broadside) has now made a belated appearance. We can't vouch for the quality of the food, and it was 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:
17/12/2007
reviewed by redcat

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