483 reviews
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$300274 Kilburn High Rd, London, NW6 2BY, United Kingdom
483 reviews
1/137
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Bathtub
The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse is a 3-star inn tucked along 274 Kilburn High Rd in London. Located about 4mi from the city center, this cheerful bolthole blends classic pub charm with boutique touches, making it a friendly base for exploring the capital. Breakfast is available to start mornings on the right note.
Inside, guests will find a welcoming lineup of amenities: an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wifi, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms with garden views. Additional features include a garden, extra-long beds (> 6.5 ft), free toiletries, a bathtub, and kids' meals for an extra charge. The inn has earned 483 reviews from travelers seeking a comfy London stay.
Step outside to the lively Kilburn High Road scene, where local pubs, shops, and markets add a dash of daily London charm to the stay.
Restaurant #1 on site serves British and Indian dishes in a family-friendly, modern setting, with an on-site restaurant and bar perfect for a relaxed meal after a day of exploring. Cash is not accepted, but convenient payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, and Solo.
A diverse lineup of rooms awaits, from the Cozy double to the Grand Suite. Room names include Grand (with 1 Twin), King Room, Junior Double Room, Queen Room, Cozy, Grand Suite, Studio Economy, Executive Double Room, Twin Room, Triple Room, Chalet, Family, and more; room sizes range from 129 to 366 square feet, and most accommodations fit 2 adults with 0 or 1 child.
With 483 reviews, guests describe this stay as a comfy London base that blends classic pub charm with boutique touches, all within easy reach of Kilburn High Road’s pubs, shops, and markets for a lively, convenient London experience.
Closest airports
London City Airport
11.3miLondon Heathrow Airport
12.1miLuton Airport
24miLondon Gatwick Airport
26.8miLondon Stansted Airport
30.1miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Bathtub
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
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Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
175 sqft
Free wifi
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Rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Grand, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
260 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Junior Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
185 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Room - 1 Twin
1 Twin Bed
Free wifi
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Queen Room
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
140 sqft
Free wifi
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This room has free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a private shower room and toilet located opposite, which is exclusively for guests of this room.
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Cozy
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Grand Suite
1 King Size Bed
365 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
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Grand
2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
310 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
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Superior Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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9.2
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Featured reviews:
Missy1975
10
December 2023
Everything from start to finish of our stay was perfect. The room was absolutely to die for, so clean and modern! The communication between the hotel and us before and during our stay was great - especially as we were super cheeky and had two parcels delivered. This wasn't a problem for them and we appreciated this very much! We enjoyed the gluten free pilsner downstairs in the bar next to the fire. We just wish we got the name of the gentlemen that greeted us as we arrived and in the mornings as he couldn't have done more for us. Thankyou! Megan and Chelsea
N/A. WE LOVED IT ALL!
Dana
10
November 2023
Gorgeous boutique hotel. The breakfast was delicious and bountiful. The owner and staff were attentive and friendly. Food in the evening was delicious. Bonus tip: there is a little restaurant down the way that is also very good called Small & Beautiful Restaurant in case you are staying long enough to try a different restaurant in the evening.
Davor
10
November 2023
Great and friendly host, everything new and clean. Close to under/overground station.
Breakfast could be a little "richer", everything else great.
David
8.2
July 2025
Lovely grade 2 well maintained listed building. The room itself was well appointed and clean. Air conditioned, quiet, a rainfall shower, and everything else you would expect (tea and coffee, unlimited water, TV etc). Staff was very welcoming, friendly, attentive and accommodating. Food in the restaurant was superb (menu is curry focused on six days of the week and that was good for us). Location was spot on - two tube lines, overground and a plethora of buses to choose from or easy enough to walk to Maida Vale and Little Venice. Great value for money.
Just small easily fixed niggles really - a shelf in the bathroom for toiletries and somewhere to hang wet towels rather than the overcrowded heated radiator.
Lisa196
10
July 2025
Our stay at the Black Lion was superb. Lovely air conditioned room, the bed was super comfortable, continental breakfast was excellent. Lovely complimentary toiletries (Rituals) Tea and coffee making facilities with only the best products. There is also a fridge stocked with complimentary ice cold water, which was much appreciated in temperatures of over 30 degrees. This pub is absolutely beautiful inside and spotlessly clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly and always smiling even in 30 degrees plus heat. The small plates of Indian food were superb. It is situated a five minute stroll from Kilburn Underground station which is on the Jubilee line and has you in Westminster in no time. We will definitely return and I highly recommend the Black Lion.
There is nothing I can complain about at all.
Alex-leigh
10
November 2023
Great room, lots of character and a good size, excellent shower as well. Lovely people who run the pub. Food - breakfast and dinner both excellent. Generally a fantastic place to stay - especially when compared to chain hotels.
Nothing really, 20 mins on Jubilee to get into town but a price worth paying for the good stuff.
Barbara
8.2
August 2025
Room was lovely, bathroom beautiful, very nice windows and AC worked well. Breakfast is a bit ho-hum and coffee needs an upgrade, for example a good espresso machine that can make cappocinos and offers non-dairy milks would be good. Location is not great, the high-street is a bit seedy and it's a drag to leave that sweet, well-designed pub/hotel and walk along a crap street to the tube a few blocks down. Alternatively, we Uber'd but that can be pricy and the area is a bit off the beaten path.
Area/outside street/neighborhood
Tuuli
9.1
December 2024
The hotel was very clean (one of the cleanest I've stayed in) and the room was beautiful. The breakfast was simple but good. The pub downstairs was very atmospheric. The staff was attentive. There were grocery stores, a subway station, pharmacy etc. within walking distance. There were complementary water bottles available. You couldn't hear a sound from the other rooms.
The Grand Double room was a street-facing room and initially there was a lot of street noise coming in. Especially the beeping of the pedestrian crossing light was annoying. We tried to switch rooms but the hotel was full for Christmas. However, we were pleasantly surprised that in the evening the noise levels went down a lot and the curtains were heavy enough to block the street noise. We ended up sleeping really well. The area was a bit dodgy.
Geo
8.2
January 2025
The staff were unbelievably friendly, so kind and warmly welcoming. The pub itself is absolutely beautiful and the room had been well maintained and decorated. The breakfast in the morning was just what I needed and they remembered my coffee order the second morning which was a nice touch.
My only criticism is that the road outside was quite noisy in my room which I hadn’t expected. I’d been working long days on a shoot for the week and didn’t feel very rested in the mornings as the road outside had kept me awake, however the room itself I can’t fault, and the staff were utterly delightful.
Teur
10
July 2025
We stayed in the Cosy Double room and it was just like in the photos - very cosy, beautifully designed amd everything was very clean! All of the staff are very friendly and helpful, it was a grrat stay overall, would definitely come back! Great breakfast, but could have more options.
The only thing I could think of is that the breakfast spread is not diverse enough. Everything was very tasty, but only one type of ham and cheese every morning and only two types of veggies was a bit disappointing.
Attractions
Lord's Cricket Ground
1.5miPrimrose Hill
1.7miBomber Command Memorial
3.6miLyric Theatre London
3.6miQueen's Theatre
3.6miAmbassadors Theatre
3.8miHer Majesty's Theatre
3.8miSir John Soane's Museum
4miDuchess Theatre
4.1miLyceum Theatre
4.1miNovello Theatre
4.1miGabriel's Wharf
4.6miLambeth Palace
4.8miAscot
22.6miChartwell
24miAttractions
Lord's Cricket Ground
1.5miPrimrose Hill
1.7miBomber Command Memorial
3.6miLyric Theatre London
3.6miQueen's Theatre
3.6miAmbassadors Theatre
3.8miHer Majesty's Theatre
3.8miSir John Soane's Museum
4miDuchess Theatre
4.1miLyceum Theatre
4.1miNovello Theatre
4.1miGabriel's Wharf
4.6miLambeth Palace
4.8miAscot
22.6miChartwell
24miAirports
London City Airport
11.3miLondon Heathrow Airport
12.1miLuton Airport
24miLondon Gatwick Airport
26.8miLondon Stansted Airport
30.1miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Bathtub
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
View
City view
Garden view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
The price in GBP has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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