The Black Lion

Very confusing that there are two Black Lion pubs in West Hampstead, but luckily I made it to the right one for our Xmas do ;) The ambience is nice and the table were decorated with crackers, poppers, and my personal favourite, little solo menu cards!
I was a bit sceptical of the only veggie main on the special Xmas menu, but ordered it with good grace. When the tagine arrived I was knocked out; the subtlety and taste were excellently done and I could have eaten all of it, were I not saving myself for the sticky toffee pudding (which was gloriously sweet and sticky and yes toffee-​ee!!)
Small gripe is that the loos are definitely in need of TLC — basically a refurb is crucial for this place to hold its own in this rather posh area! The staff were attentive, despite the place being chocka and I felt like were were treated perfectly. Lovely-​jubbly :)

Ducked in out of the rain for a bite and a pint, very satisfied and love the vibe and décor. Good prices.

Lovely local pub… The layout is good and always feel inviting. There is many locals that regularly visit so it can get very busy. We eaten there several time and the food is acceptable.

This is an awesome pub. Always has a buzzing atmosphere, cold pints, shows the rugby and lets dogs inside… WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?! In summer, the garden and BBQ are a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon with friends.

I visited this pub earlier this year on a lovely sunny Sunday with a small group of friends. I ordered a lamb roast dinner, which I must say was bloody amazing. Yes, it’s expensive posh pub food, but it was damn good pub food.

Unpretentious, with a good crowd and a great Sunday quiz night with a good mix of patrons. Staff are ok, drinks are what you’d expect. Lots of tables and space to spread out — great place for smallish groups of friends out for a drink or a bite to eat. Overall, a solid local hangout for those in the neighbourhood.

This is a lovely pub, tastefully redecorated a few years back and renamed «The Black Lion». This is a pub with a great vibe, good music, friendly staff and a great back garden area and another outside area our front that very inviting.
Lots of leather couches and wood paneling make this spacious pub a very nice place to have a drink with friends. The food I would say is very good but not outstanding and a touch over priced. But the restaurant earing area is very pleasant with candle light tables at night.
I think it’s the best pub in West end Lane personally but it has close second places nearby. West Hampstead always has plenty to offer including great pubs.

Very nice place for drinks. Much better than the Alice House a few doors down which is a bit cliquy and drinks are easier to order. Much more space with a lovely back garden, which during summer is completely packed due to its popularity.
Food is very nice there if a little pricey for a pub but worth it. Overall this IS the best pub and possibly place to go out for drinks on West End Lane.

Very nice pub in West Hampstead. Nice garden, good burgers.

Located in the middle of West End Lane, (not literally, geographically!), is this gem of a pub. In the evenings or when the sun is out this is one of the best places you can be.
The décor is upscale; it is rustic and very tastefully decorated. There is a terrace at the front and a split level fully decked back garden, which is perfect for a few drinks in the sun.
I live locally and go here often as they have a great selection of beer and a really chilled and relaxing atmosphere. Service is quick and friendly and they even remember your preferences if you come here often enough!
In the summer they do a barbeque in the back garden which is delicious and recommended if you go with a few friends.
I have eaten here only once and as it’s an upscale gastro pub it wasn’t cheap; I had an Angus rib-​eye steak, hand cut chips with pink peppercorn sauce, which came to nearly £20 alone. It did taste great though and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The only thing I can criticise this place for is that if you come here and the place is busy but the restaurant area is completely dead, they still won’t let you use a table unless you’re eating there, which is quite silly.
If you’re in the area and need a nice place for a drink then stop by The Black Lion.

Preparing for drinks at another West Hampstead pub, I decided to go for dinner to the Black Lion. The pub was quite busy on that Thursday evening and the overall atmosphere was very good. I like the interior of this pub, not too old fashioned and also not too much trying to be cool.
For my dinner, I ordered a burger. It looked nice and tasted ok, but some little thing, a random flavour, did not taste right for me. Also, I found the bun a bit too sturdy, which made the burger a bit difficult to eat. The chips were fine.
On the plus side, after getting involved in a conversation with a nice girl at my table who was there with colleagues for after work drinks, I stayed for another glass of wine. When I ordered my second glass at the bar, I was very happy that I could pay even an amount below £10 by card. Actually, I paid £10 by card and got the change back. I think that’s a very good way to deal with this limitation and I acknowledge that they provide this service.
Overall, I like the interior and the attitude to service at the Black Lion. It is a nice busy place and most definitely worth a visit.

This place is legendary! Its been through a few different guises, but it does serve excellent beer (not cheap mind) and its a lovely venue. Nice toilets, good people! Thumbs up!