The Black Lion

293 High Street, CM16 4DA - Epping
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·£10–20 Bar British
★★★★★ ★★★★★
3.7/5
614 recommendations

What makes this place special

Has great beer selection
Has live music
Has live performances
Good for watching sport
Casual
Cosy
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Priced 7 Garden 7 Parking 5 Sports 4 Evenings 4 Guinness 3

👍 Recommended by 2 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1992 611257
📍 Address: 293 High Street, Epping

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 12–11:30 pm
Tuesday 12–11:30 pm
Wednesday 12–11:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm–12:30 am
Friday 12 pm–12 am
Saturday 11 am–1 am
Sunday 12–11 pm

Google Reviews

4.2/5
★★★★
203 Google reviews
Andrew Cartwright ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A couple of us managed to convince our group to try the Black Lion for one of our groups leaving drinks - a couple were a bit unsure, claiming it to be an 'old man's pub'. Well, yes, they weren't completely wrong, but to be honest, I …
Mark Hixon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Delightful Pub. Visiting from San Diego CA and stopped in with my daughter for a "strengthener" before a trek through Epping woods. Came back for a recovery pint(s). Wonderful experience chatting with the manager and locals. Was introduced to toasties and Splitting the G.
Shirley Collins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Edit. Returned from our walk 2 hrs later and went from 1* to 5*. Great service on the return. …
Jude Chi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The cool atmosphere and the view from the back garden are amazing. Last but not least, the waitress is drop-dead gorgeous for a change, I was beginning to question the hiring process of pubs in England.
Robbie56306 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Slight bias here as it's my local! Regardless, They still serve the best pint of Guinness I've ever had outside …
James Clapham
Just awful, staff act like they're doing you a favour just by pouring a drink. Need to ring a bell to get service, eventually (There are two bars, they must be busy in the other one. They're not). Bog standard selection of beers, Pub Grub is pretty good though. There are two warning signs not to touch the fire because it's hot.

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has live music
Has live performances
Good for watching sport
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Pets
Dogs allowed
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