Black Lion
The Black Lion is a pub on Black Lion Street, on the seaward edge of Brighton's Lanes, that changes character through the day. Lunch and afternoon drinks in the bar or beer garden give way to DJ nights on a late licence at weekends. It takes bookings for anything from a casual lunch to a large party.
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Black Lion
By day
Inside it is a cosy, roomy pub with plenty of tables and a full bar running from beer to cocktails, backed by a food menu of pub favourites. The beer garden is the draw on a sunny afternoon, and it has covers and heaters for cooler months, so it stays usable well beyond summer. The garden closes at midnight. Lunch is a calmer time to visit if you want to eat rather than dance.
After dark
The late licence is the other half of the story. DJs play every weekend, and the events calendar includes pop parties and comedy nights, so later on it feels more like a club than a local. Check the events page before you go if you want a quieter evening or a particular night. Comedy roasts and themed parties also feature on the calendar.
Where it sits
Black Lion Street runs between the Lanes and the seafront, so the pub is a few minutes from the beach, Brighton Palace Pier and the shops of the Lanes. That makes it a convenient regrouping point for a group spending the day in town, or a first stop before an evening out. Big group bookings are welcome.
Highlights
- Beer garden with covers and heaters
- Late licence with weekend DJs
- Food served alongside a full cocktail bar
- Minutes from the Lanes and the seafront
- Takes large group bookings
Good to know
- The beer garden closes at midnight.
- Book ahead for groups; private hire is available.
- Weekend nights are club-style with DJs.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: blacklion.pub