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The Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard

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20 High Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1EA

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Leighton Buzzard Central

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Black Lion

Looks little different from the other old pubs in the historic centre, but the partly opened-out U-shaped layout is quite a treat. All parts refurbished in a very traditional style so it's difficult to know the age of most features, but the effect is still good. Fine selection of six cask beers from mostly smaller breweries on a total of eight handpumps, but - on a recommendation from a fellow customer - I went for the Bass (£4.70, VG) in the end.

On 25^th June 2026 - rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Black Lion

For me, this was the pick of Leighton Buzzard's pubs. It has seating either side of a central bar. The interior is traditional with bare boards and beams. A few old pictures line the walls. It was certainly busy on my Friday afternoon visit. Quiz nights are promoted and I spotted a piano near the entrance, presumably the centre of attention on the pub's honky tonk night. Kids and dogs are allowed in.

Draught Bass & Nethergate Suffolk County are the regular cask ales. Guests for my visit were Oakham Root & Branch, North Cotswold Green Man IPA, Milestone Rich Riby, Oakham Citra, Chevallier Cupshot Bitter & Moor Illumination. It was only after ordering the Green Man IPA that I then spotted a board listing a decent cider selection - Heck's Vintage Dry, Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon, Weston's Old Rosie & Rosie's Pig, Lilley's Pineapple Cider, Bee Sting Perry & Nuclear Mango & Guava Cider & Thistly Cross Scottish Fruits. Needless to say, I stopped for a second. Wine lists can be found on each table too. So this pub, appears to cater for all.

Service was good here and with an excellent ale and cider selection and a nice, relaxed atmosphere, this should be top of your list when visiting the town.

On 9^th February 2026 - rating: 8
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