Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Kilburn, London, United Kingdom

The Black Lion - Gorgeous pub tucked away on the Kilburn High Rd by Niamheen

Niamheen — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:29 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7624 1520

Kilburn, like so many other London areas, is going through the much maligned or lauded gentrification process - depending on which local resident you speak to. The Black Lion is one pub that has benefitted from this. Previously an old irish pub, it has been refurbished but it's character has been retained.

Bright and spacious with gorgeous high ceilings (believe me, they're worth a mention), it's lovely for a few drinks. Decent pub grub - sausages and mash, burgers, that kind of thing. There's an attached dining room, although, the food isn't amazing, it's a good filler of an evening. I've often wished that they would just declare it all a pub and if you want to eat, you can.

There's a guesthouse upstairs which friends and family have stayed at, it used to be better I must admit. The Good Ship across the road tends to be very noisy and it's not as friendly as it used to be, but, it's reasonably priced and well located.

Go for the pub and if you're hungry whilst there, the grub. You won't be disappointed. Kilburn, like so many other London areas, is going through the much maligned or lauded gentrification process - depending on which local resident you speak to. The Black Lion is one pub that has benefitted from this. Previously an old irish pub, it has been refurbished but it's character has been retained.

Bright and spacious with gorgeous high ceilings (believe me, they're worth a mention), it's lovely for a few drinks. Decent pub grub - sausages and mash, burgers, that kind of thing. There's an attached dining room, although, the food isn't amazing, it's a good filler of an evening. I've often wished that they would just declare it all a pub and if you want to eat, you can.

There's a guesthouse upstairs which friends and family have stayed at, it used to be better I must admit. The Good Ship across the road tends to be very noisy and it's not as friendly as it used to be, but, it's reasonably priced and well located.

Go for the pub and if you're hungry whilst there, the grub. You won't be disappointed.

The Cock Tavern - Big up the Cock by david_2001

david_2001 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:30:06 +0000

Review by david_2001

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7624 1820

I never new this place existed until recently when on passing I was attracted to a poster advertising 'live jazz' which is played on Sunday lunch times.

Great discovery, not only live music but comedy and music hall performances too.

Comedy is on Saturdays and includes performances by veterans Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden (last weekend) and this Saturday (February 16th) is Ed Byrne and Hattie Haybridge).

There was a music hall show on Sunday (once a month) and was structured around the the format of the 'Good Old Days' TV programme that was/is very popular. The show featured the MC and many of the performers from the original shows.

More live music is scheduled this Friday, link to the website for a full itinerary.
I never new this place existed until recently when on passing I was attracted to a poster advertising 'live jazz' which is played on Sunday lunch times.

Great discovery, not only live music but comedy and music hall performances too.

Comedy is on Saturdays and includes performances by veterans Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden (last weekend) and this Saturday (February 16th) is Ed Byrne and Hattie Haybridge).

There was a music hall show on Sunday (once a month) and was structured around the the format of the 'Good Old Days' TV programme that was/is very popular. The show featured the MC and many of the performers from the original shows.

More live music is scheduled this Friday, link to the website for a full itinerary.

The Good Ship - by dllk001

dllk001 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:49:45 +0000

Review by dllk001

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 07949 008 253

Website: http://www.thegoodship.co.uk/

Tags: live music, bad

Bad music, Bad Doormen, Completely over-ratedBad music, Bad Doormen, Completely over-rated

North London Tavern - Local Gastro Pub in Kilburn by walid

walid — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:02:47 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7625 6634

Website: http://www.realpubs.co.uk

Tags: lively, food, romantic

I've finally got a local gastro pub in Kilburn!!! Ok the North London Tavern has always been there for the 2 years I've been living in Kilburn but I never got around to trying it out, and boy have I been missing out. No more horrid tube trips in central London to finding nice gastro pubs, all I need to do now is simply walk for a few minutes and poof here I am.

I've always been attracted to try this place out. From the exterior it's got this Guinness black colour and I always noticed how it was usually full and dark inside. Yesterday night with the TrustedPlaces team we ventured into the North London Tavern and were instantly pleasantly surprised. The inside has this beautiful dark wood panelling all along the walls interrupted by glass work. The ceiling is high, and whilst it was relatively full we didn't have to wait too long to get served. Now the beers aren't quite your local prices but a bit on the high end. The people in the pub seemed to be all the trendy and relaxed locals that Kilburn has, which was interesting in itself.

However what really surprised me was the "gastro" part of the gastro pub. There is a large room for the restaurant with a nice big chandelier in the middle of it. There's also a fireplace on the far left of the room, making this room a romantic one for first dates. The food itself was surprising good and definately lived up to the "gastro pub" name. I understand that they also do Sunday roasts which I hope to try out fairly soon. The pricing is about normal for a gastro pub.

If you're in the Kilburn, Cricklewood, Willesden Green or West Hampstead area then you should come and try out the London Tavern Pub.I've finally got a local gastro pub in Kilburn!!! Ok the North London Tavern has always been there for the 2 years I've been living in Kilburn but I never got around to trying it out, and boy have I been missing out. No more horrid tube trips in central London to finding nice gastro pubs, all I need to do now is simply walk for a few minutes and poof here I am.

I've always been attracted to try this place out. From the exterior it's got this Guinness black colour and I always noticed how it was usually full and dark inside. Yesterday night with the TrustedPlaces team we ventured into the North London Tavern and were instantly pleasantly surprised. The inside has this beautiful dark wood panelling all along the walls interrupted by glass work. The ceiling is high, and whilst it was relatively full we didn't have to wait too long to get served. Now the beers aren't quite your local prices but a bit on the high end. The people in the pub seemed to be all the trendy and relaxed locals that Kilburn has, which was interesting in itself.

However what really surprised me was the "gastro" part of the gastro pub. There is a large room for the restaurant with a nice big chandelier in the middle of it. There's also a fireplace on the far left of the room, making this room a romantic one for first dates. The food itself was surprising good and definately lived up to the "gastro pub" name. I understand that they also do Sunday roasts which I hope to try out fairly soon. The pricing is about normal for a gastro pub.

If you're in the Kilburn, Cricklewood, Willesden Green or West Hampstead area then you should come and try out the London Tavern Pub.