August 2025 by scott banks
We went yesterday (Sunday) for lunch. We didn't book a table, but were accommodated. The food, the service and atmosphere was second to none. I cant recommend the Black Lion highly enough.
August 2025 by Stephanie Glasby
Pleasantly surprised! I had never been here before. The staff worked very hard on a New menu. We were a huge dining party, 27 of us, I believe. Our food was delicious! I had the steak with pepper corn and Stilton sauce, perfect. ? Thank you for your great service.
Job well done, I'll be returning with my family, don't panic? no more then 5.
July 2025 by Patrick Marston
Been to The Black Lion twice now and loved it both times! The first time we had an excellent lunch in their beer garden. We visited again today and had another delicious meal. The staff have also been very friendly and professional on both occasions and we will definitely hope to be back again soon!
May 2025 by Phi Turland
Super old pub with good food and a lovely atmosphere, plus the garden is great in good weather. Two real fires are lit in the winter months to give a very cosy touch. Dog friendly inside & out.
May 2025 by Emma
We ate here yesterday 22/05/25 lunchtime and food was amazing. Nice little village type pub with lovely decoration and beer garden.
May 2025 by Darren Cowley
A pub we've been visiting for a few years on and off. It's a one mile walk across some fields from Ashby and a very pleasant one it is too. Depending on the time of year you can walk by sunflowers or spring lambs whilst taking in the odd alpaca. So far so good. Continuing that theme the staff are friendly and alcohol choice is not bad. Inside the pub is also decent enough. My gripes are with the outside area and the food. The small beer garden is littered with ash trays which at times is overwhelming when smokers arrive en masse. Now we can debate the nanny state and rights of others but I personally don't want to suck in cancer causing fumes which the entire area allows. The food.is also very basic. If you enjoy carbs with more carbs smothered in stuff then you'll love it. The flat breads are basically square pizzas from the 1990s. I had egg ham and chips, the eggs were overcooked to a rubbery powder, the chips were the greasy type your nan made in 1978 fried in that encrusted silver pan which stayed permanently on the hob. They used to have food trucks which I personally preferred. All in all ok but not great.
May 2025 by dave tagg
Old school with great food
May 2025 by Theresa Smith
Lovely oldie world vibes. Best pub food for miles. Warm and friendly service. Highly recommend
April 2025 by Joe Mitchell
Nice country pub ..food was nice..staff very friendly
April 2025 by Piotr Górski
Perfect fantastic
April 2025 by Erin Corkill Xx
Nipped in to get some snacks for our evening out, didn?t stay in the pub for long at all but the atmosphere was lovely and service was good ??
April 2025 by Anthony Brazier
Lovely food and beer in a cosy ciuntry pub. Service can be a tad stretched during busy times but well worth the wait.
February 2025 by Helen Mawbey
It was our first time to the Black Lion this evening and it was amazing. The service was fantastic and the food was lovely. The pub has a really nice atmosphere and a traditional country pub. We will be back!!
October 2024 by Katie Dennis
Incredible little pub, staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is amazing! It's our favourite place for a Sunday roast, and the porn star martinis are out of this world good!
October 2024 by Mark Redfern
Great traditional pub, atmosphere is spot on and serves very good food with a good selection of beers, nice beer garden
