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483 reviews

The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

274 Kilburn High Rd, London, NW6 2BY, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Garden

Bathtub

The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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

11.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

12.1mi

Luton Airport

24mi

London Gatwick Airport

26.8mi

London Stansted Airport

30.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Garden

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

Cozy Double  in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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.

Grand Double  in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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 in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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  in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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 in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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.

Cozy Double  in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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 in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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 Twin/Double in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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 in The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

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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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Guest reviews

9.2

483 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Points of Interest Around The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

Attractions

Lord's Cricket Ground

1.5mi

Primrose Hill

1.7mi

Bomber Command Memorial

3.6mi

Lyric Theatre London

3.6mi

Queen's Theatre

3.6mi

Ambassadors Theatre

3.8mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

3.8mi

Sir John Soane's Museum

4mi

Duchess Theatre

4.1mi

Lyceum Theatre

4.1mi

Novello Theatre

4.1mi

Gabriel's Wharf

4.6mi

Lambeth Palace

4.8mi

Ascot

22.6mi

Chartwell

24mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British
  • Indian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Garden

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property