The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse - London
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Historic 5-star guesthouse with a celebrated Indian-influenced pub in Kilburn, London
Amenities & Services
The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse is a Grade II listed building with a historically protected interior and original features. The on-site restaurant serves a menu focused on Indian cuisine six days a week, plus a full Sunday roast. Guests have access to an outdoor seating area and a garden, and the pub offers a selection of interesting beers on tap.
Rooms
The 11 individually designed rooms at the Black Lion Kilburn include queen rooms, king rooms, and grand suites with super king beds. All bathrooms have a large powerful rainfall shower and double sinks in some rooms, along with complimentary Rituals toiletries. Each room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, with complimentary bottled water available from a chiller on the landing.
Dining
The Black Lion Pub offers a specialized Indian-influenced menu that guest reviews describe as some of the best Indian food around. A continental breakfast is served daily in the back dining room, featuring toast, cereals, pastries, meats, cheeses, yogurt, and fruit. The pub also serves a Sunday lunch with beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and a vegetarian option, and has a selection of interesting beers on tap.
Location
The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse is on Kilburn High Road, a 5-minute walk from Kilburn Underground station on the Jubilee Line. The property is directly opposite the Tricycle Theatre (now Kiln Theatre), and within walking distance of West Hampstead, Maida Vale, and Little Venice. Buses to Marble Arch, Paddington, and Victoria stop outside the building.
Family-Friendly Accommodations
The Black Lion Pub offers family-friendly room options, including superior twin/double rooms that accommodate families of four with a sofa bed. Daily housekeeping is provided, and the staff has allowed early check-in and offered help with luggage. The pub serves kids' meals and has a welcoming environment noted in guest reviews.
- Accommodation: 11 individually designed boutique rooms, some with super king beds
- Dining: Indian-influenced menu & Sunday roast in a historic pub
- Location: 5 min walk to Kilburn tube (Jubilee Line), buses outside
- Family: Kids' meals, family rooms with sofa beds, early check-in offered
- Architecture: Grade II listed building with original interior features
- Breakfast: Continental spread with toast, pastries, meats, and cheeses
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Single bed2 Single beds
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Garden view
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse
| 💵 Lowest room price | 76 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 4.0 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 18.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Heathrow, LHR |
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