The Black Lion Inn, Ripon

Old Boots left this review about The Black Lion Inn

Now a community owned pub, it has had a complete refurbishment following years of neglect by the previous PubCo owners. Comprising two rooms, when entering from the front there is dining to the left and the bar to the right. The bar is decorated in traditional style with cream walls above the dado and green below, partially carpeted beside the counter, board elsewhere. It is furnished with a mix of Britannias, wooden and cast iron based tables with seating at chairs, stools and padded benches, there are a sofa and armchair as well. The décor is of hop bines and plants with mirrors and a few pictures etc. A piano sits in one corner and the piped music is not the usual chart hits of previous decades. The counter provides two triple T-Bars with a more interesting choice, including a Turning Point beer and a house badged Pilsner. There are three pulls with a fairly standard selection of local favourites Theakston’s Best Bitter and Taylor’s Landlord plus Fyne Ales Jarl which I took to be a guest, it was in good condition. The usual wines and spirits are available. There is a cask ale club on Thursdays after 4pm with pints at £3.50 or 3 for £10. The cafe is open 10-2 Friday- Sunday and the bar from 4pm Wednesday and Thursday and from 10am Friday to Sunday, a local shop is soon (Jan 26) to open in the pub.

On 30^th January 2026 - no rating submitted
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