The Black Lion hosts private events for up to 120 guests standing or 80 seated in a riverside Green House, and for up to 80 standing or 40 seated in a former skittle alley. It is a pub on the north bank of the Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick in west London, and it takes bookings for meals, canapé parties, Christmas parties and weddings.
Seminars and company events
The official site frames the two spaces for celebrations: sit-down meals, canapé receptions and Christmas parties. No meeting equipment or plenary format is described, so the pub fits team dinners, client evenings, end-of-year parties and summer receptions rather than a working seminar. The pub has a dedicated Christmas page, and the enquiry form asks for a date and guest numbers so the team can reply with details.
Weddings and receptions
The site lists weddings as an event type for both spaces, with a separate Weddings page. The Green House, set in the garden next to the river, is presented for large occasions, while the skittle alley is described as the choice for sit-down dinners, whether a Christmas party or a wedding day. Couples and organizers should ask the team about ceremonies, as the pages reviewed do not state whether the pub is licensed for them.
Rooms and capacities
The Green House stands in the garden beside the Thames. It holds 80 seated or 120 standing. The skittle alley is an indoor space in a former skittle alley that holds 40 seated or 80 standing. The pub calls its skittle alley world famous, and it belongs to the pub's history along with the ghost stories and local lore mentioned on the home page. Once a year, the pub presents itself as one of the best places along the Thames to watch the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
Catering
Food comes from the pub's own kitchen, which serves pub classics and modern dishes, including vegan and vegetarian options. The room hire policy is tied to food orders: if a booking meets the minimum pre-order requirements, there is no room hire fee, and if the group does not want to pre-order, a room hire charge applies. Ask the team for the minimum before choosing between the two routes. The kitchen serves Monday to Thursday from noon to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 pm, and Sunday from noon to 9 pm. The bar is open from noon to midnight Monday to Saturday and until 11 pm on Sunday.
History and setting
The Black Lion presents itself as a country pub in a London setting, with a long local history, a garden on the river and a classic English pub offer of ales, food and a wine list. The team says it grew up in the area and took over the pub after knowing it as customers. A riverside garden gives guests space to arrive, mingle and step outside during a reception.
Getting there
The pub is at 2 South Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, London W6 9TJ. Ravenscourt Park and Stamford Brook stations are within walking distance, and Hammersmith has a larger Underground and bus interchange. Heathrow is reached from central London by the Piccadilly line, which stops at Hammersmith. Confirm the best route for coach or minibus drop-off with the team.
