The Black Lion

Pub · Indian · Pub & bistroKilburn

2 dishes marked gluten free

49 dishesmenu read 10 Novblacklionkilburn.co.uk

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Main Menu

Monday – Friday 4pm – 10pm, Saturday midday – 10pm

Small Plates

  • Papadums£3.50

    With spiced tomato, tamarind and mango chutney

  • Onion Bhaji£7

    Crispy onion fritters with fennel & tamarind

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic, Ginger & Chilli Calamari£8.50

    Likely shellfish

  • Dal£11

    Creamy slow-cooked black lentils served with naan

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spiced Duck Confit£11

    Plum chutney wrapped in naan

    Likely gluten

  • Ragda Patties£8.50

    Authentic potato cake with curried chickpeas, kachumber, yoghurt, mint and tamarind

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Salmon Fillet£15.50

    Likely fish

  • Soft Shell Crab£8.50

    Chennai slaw, coriander, chilli and chargrilled citrus

    Likely shellfish

  • Spiced Lamb Burger£11

    In a naan bread, mint yoghurt & sumac

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spiced Lamb Seekh£7.50

    Mint yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • Double-cut Lamb Chops£19.50

    With mint, green papaya and potato burnt ends

  • Slow Cooked Pork Ribs£12.50

    In 14 spice Chettinaad sauce

  • Sweet Potato Chips£5.50

    Dusted in rice flour and chilli

  • Crispy Cauliflower£7.50

    Sweet chilli, spring onion, coriander and sesame

    Likely sesame

  • Tandoori Chicken Wings£9.50

    Pineapple chutney

  • Paneer Tikka£9

    Indian cottage cheese marinated in hot mango pickle

    Likely dairy

  • Chargrilled Aubergine£7.50

    Feta, smoked almonds & pomegranate seeds

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kaddu Curry£10.50

    Roasted peanuts & butternut squash curry with roti

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

Sharing Plates

  • Whole Sea Bream£27.50

    Rubbed in ginger, garlic, fennel & lime zest served on a bed of 8 treasure rice

    Likely fish

  • Whole Chicken£27.50

    Marinated in yoghurt, cardamom & rosemary, then cooked in our tandoor oven. Served with 8 treasure rice

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Naan£3.50

    Garlic / Butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Naan Peshwari£4

    Aromatic spices & nuts

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Saffron Pilau Rice£3

    Basmati rice with saffron and cumin

Dessert

  • Ice Cream£5

    Likely dairy

  • Sorbet£5

Bar Menu

Served Monday – Friday midday – 5pm
  • Cheesy Naan£4

    Brushed with melted butter & finished with coriander

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dahl£8

    Creamy slow-cooked black lentils served with naan

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spiced Lamb Burger£8.50

    In a brioche bun, mint yoghurt & sumac

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bone-in Duck Curry£9.50

    Served with naan

    Likely gluten

  • Spicy Chickpea & Potato Parcels£5

    Mint Yoghurt

    Likely dairy

Bar Sides

  • Tandoori Corn on the Cob£4.50

    Indian spice & mustard seed butter

    Likely dairy

Sunday Menu

Sunday 12pm – 8pm

Sunday Sides

  • Cauliflower Cheese£6

    Likely dairy

  • Roast Potatoes£5.50
  • Side of Vegetables£4.50

Sunday Dessert

  • Cheesecake£7

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding£7

    Served with either vanilla ice cream or warm custard

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dark Chocolate Brownie£7

    Served with either vanilla ice cream or warm custard

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sorbets£5.50

Mains

  • Sirloin of Beef£20
  • Welsh Lamb Shoulder£20
  • Pork Loin£17.50

    With crackling

  • Half Rosemary & Garlic Roast Chicken£18
  • Nut Roast£16

    With vegan gravy. Served without Yorkshire pudding

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Mushroom, Spinach & Goat's Cheese Wellington£17.50

    Served with veggie gravy

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kids Portions£11

Bar Snacks

Monday – Friday 4pm – 10pm, Saturday midday – 10pm
  • Spicy Chickpea & Potato Parcel£4.50

    Mint yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • Sweet Potato Chips£4

Bar Snacks (second listing)

  • Malai Tikka£8.50

    Tandoori chicken, marinated in yoghurt with cardamom and mace

    Likely dairy

  • Spiced Lamb Seekh£7.50

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Facts

FactDetail
Address274 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, NW6 2BY
AreaCamden
KindPub · Indian · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 4559 9143
Websiteblacklionkilburn.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from blacklionkilburn.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday4pm–midnight
  • Tuesday4pm–midnight
  • Wednesday4pm–midnight
  • Thursday4pm–midnight
  • Friday4pm–midnight
  • Saturday12pm–midnight
  • Sunday12pm–11pm
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Black Lion

Does The Black Lion have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Black Lion coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Black Lion open?

Monday: 4pm–midnight. Tuesday: 4pm–midnight. Wednesday: 4pm–midnight. Thursday: 4pm–midnight. Friday: 4pm–midnight. Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: 12pm–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Black Lion online?

Yes, through Book online: https://blacklionkilburn.co.uk/reservation

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