The Black Lion

The Black Lion is an iconic London pub on the north bank of the River Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick. History abounds at this wonderful pub – ghost stories, local history and what ‘The Black Lion’ really meant, made famous in literature and the location of a world famous skittle alley.

8 / 10
116
ratings
Address

2 South Black Lion Lane Hammersmith Greater London W6 9TJ United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 23


Keywords:

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Alexander Gee

Food here is great, staff are really friendly and if possible try and grab one of the armchairs by the fireplace to really settle in, really cosy!

Teresa Sloboth

Had our team offsite here. A cozy pub with great food and great staff . The armchair by the fireplace is a must! And Bear the pub dog will play fetch with you!

Adam Korbuly

Vers friendly place with fabulous food. Loved the fireplace and great service.

Evelyn Alves

Excellent pub with yummy food, excellent atmosphere and staff that goes the extra mile.

Sia Le

Pub garden for summer, cosy indoors with fireplace and good music for colder season.

Alastair Hilton

Really friendly pub on the edge of Hammersmith and Chiswick. Cosy and welcoming

Athena Lazaridou

Cozy pub , great location

Cristiana Rodrigues

Pub with perfect location by the river . Specially on a sunny day.

Peter Sigrist

Fantastic wood fire , stunning beer selection , stones throw from the river :)

Andy Bates

Very dog friendly . Treats and water provided.

Jeremy Wells

Good outdoor seating area by the river .

Lizzie Barker

Great atmosphere no matter what time!

Ed Woodcock

Come here to play outdoor table tennis in the sun.

Michela Papini

Really nice place, good food and friendly staff !

Keith Willey

Sunday antiques outside, good ale , winter sun on the terrace - perfection.

Russell Marsh

Great bar great food...enough said

Carolina Artiaga

Sister & Cuñi

Matthew Wilcken

Great food & allows dogs!

Fraser

Winning the Rugby World Cup is good here. But frankly it'd be good anywhere.

Sacha

Play on the skittles alley round the side of the pub

Charlie Gordon

Full of Kiwis .

Viki Kovalenko-Tsubarenko

Отличный паб !!! Kiwi chicken 👍 😋really good!!! Киви курица действительно вкусная!!! Просто идеально поужинать после велло прогулки :) еще тут субботний рынок ...

Viki Kovalenko-Tsubarenko

:) fan 👍🏻

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