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The Black Lion NW6, London,

The Black Lion NW6

4.2 (292)
£25 and under
British
295 West End Lane, London, NW6 1RD

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of West Hampstead, The Black Lion offers great food - cooked with care by Head Chef Armend & the team - and a fantastic drinks selection, including fine wines, craft beers and creative cocktails, served in a relaxed & friendly style. We have a back garden that benefits from the sun setting over it in the evening, a front terrace that is sun-kissed in the mornings, perfect for a spot of brunch, and a cosy dining area for those perfect Sundays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    West Hampstead
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    West Hampstead Underground and Overground Thameslink
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 292 people are saying

The Black Lion NW6 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

292 Reviews
  1. JuneW

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An overall pleasant experience from booking in, service and quality of food.
    The Black Lion NW6Responded on July 17, 2023
    Hey June, Thanks so much for leaving us this lovely review - you're amazing! Really glad you had a good time with us. See you again soon Much love Callum & The Team

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  2. CarolynE

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really great. We were there to chat so got abit loud but we moved outside once the band started. Will certainly come again.
    The Black Lion NW6Responded on July 17, 2023
    Hey Carolyn, Thanks so much for the lovely review - really happy you managed to find a spot outside when the band came on. The team and I really appreciate you taking your time to let us know you had fun. You're the best Thank you Callum & The Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice garden, good service and food - this is a Sunday lunch but look forward to the live bands another day

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  4. PipsG

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was more than disappointing, the service was poor with ill-trained staff with our waitress who had no clue about the menu and the basic questions we were asking. We had to wait a long time for drinks to arrive.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Really rude manager and clumsy service, we waited 50 minutes for 2 burgers

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  6. JDJd

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely garden, good drinks and nice pub. However it was severely understaffed so there were very long queues for the bar despite it not being that busy, we almost went somewhere else. The food (fish and chips) was nice but very few chips.

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  7. NatalieW

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab roast, I'm super picky with my roast dinners but this was yummy, excellent service. Also dog friendly!
    The Black Lion NW6Responded on June 12, 2023
    Hey Natalie, Thanks so much for the kind words and really glad we impressed you and your pooch! Looking forward to having you back. Cheers Callum & the team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We we there before the Luton game so was extremely busy, the staff managed to accommodate this no problem, incidentally we won so Luton Town are now a Premier League team 😁😁

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  9. JustineS

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at the Black Lion! Food and drinks were good and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Would definitely recommend.

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  10. JenP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and welcoming staff. Consistently good, well-prepared food, Sunday roasts always a winner!
    The Black Lion NW6Responded on April 17, 2023
    Thank you so much Jen! We're so glad that you had a great time! It was great having you and the (not so little!) pooch in! Hopefully we will see you again soon! Greg and the Black Lion team!

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FAQs

The Black Lion NW6 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7435 4389.

The Black Lion NW6 is rated 4.2 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North West London
  5. West Hampstead

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Google Map for The Black Lion NW6

295 West End Lane, London, NW6 1RD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Hampstead
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    West Hampstead Underground and Overground Thameslink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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