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(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 25-04-2022

Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard

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20 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA (Directions)
(01525) 853725
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Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2015 to 2023. Pub is Grade II listed with 17th century origins, this traditional alehouse features exposed beams, wooden floors and an open fire. Eight handpumps featuring beers from North Cotswold, Slaters and Purity. Eight changing real ciders are available with an impressive bottled and canned beer menu features Continental and British beers. Large paved garden and separate Craft Bar with 14 keg taps. Bar snacks are served and BYO lunches are welcome.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the South Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
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Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Last updated
16/03/2024
Last surveyed
28/02/2024
Pub ID
BES/251
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Opening
Monday
Noon-23:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Friday
Noon-Midnight
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Sunday
Noon-22:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Snacks only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Snacks only
Garden Garden
Large, paved area with covered seating area & heaters
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 5pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Monthly quiz & acoustic music
Games Games
Darts & traditional board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered smoking area with heaters
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Eight real ciders served straight from boxes.
Beer Festival Beer Festival
2 annual beer festivals and 1 cider festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
Arriva: 70, 150
Nearby Station (910m)
Leighton Buzzard
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