This pub has recently changed hands and has been spruced up, food as well as decor.. The staff were very friendly, especially the manager.

The food was good and well worth the money. The pork belly and lamb chops were perfect as were the sides they came with. The fish was slightly on the drier side and when told the manager seemed happy to get the feedback.

This is a good pub for food and atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone.

The Black Lion has friendly bar staff, a good crowd and pleasant music. There's a problem with the food and attitude though.
I ordered roast beef which cost about ten quid. The portions of Yorkshire pud and veg were small - about half size - but no better quality than average. The beef was good but there was very little of it. And the whole meal was only lukewarm.


The waiter said Sorry about that, and disappeared. There was no offer of a discount or even a free cup of coffee. The Black Lion calls itself a gastro-pub but I think they're taking the mick.

The Black Lion has really improved under the new management. Really friendly staff, a great bar menu and a fantastic French influenced restaurant in the old skittle alley.

The Black Lion has a cool quiz night on Sundays that always attracts a big crowd. Great cosy atmosphere, huge beer garden for summer, right on the river in Hammersmith. Well worth a look.