The Black Lion, Kilburn

Good pub. Great decor, friendly staff.

I have eaten here twice recently, on a friday night and on a sunday afternoon. Both were enjoyable dining experiences in terms of food, value and ambience. On the Sunday they did a classy interpretation of a Sunday roast, either with the usual meat choices or a more left-field option of wild sea-bass. I went for the bass, and was very impressed with a large, fresh fillet, accurately pan-fried and served with a good tarragon cream sauce. It went surprisingly well with the usual sunday roast accompaniments. On the Friday, oysters followed by steak again showed off good ingredients, well prepared. The only criticism I would give was that the steak, while still pink in the middle, was more medium than the medium-rare I had requested. Based on my two experiences, I would happily vouch for the food, and plan to take friends there again.

8 Mar 2007 13:07