Change Of Owner For The Black Lion Pub

Bought by the Laine pub company as part of its expansion

The Laine Pub Company pub has taken over The Black Lion, which is situated on the banks of the Thames between Chiswick and Hammersmith.

the black lion pub between chiswick and hammersmith

The company has recently added six pubs to its portfolio,which brings its total of London-based premises to eighteen. The City AM reported that the company paid close to £4 million for the six pubs purchased from The New Pub Company.

Gavin George, chief executive of Laine Pub Company said: "The New Pub Company estate is operated by six exceptional management teams who we are very pleased to welcome into Laine's London business.

"We will use Laine's support structure to help them develop their business further but hope also to learn much from them."

The Black Lion, which is on the north bank of the River Thames is known for its vantage point for the annual University Boat Race. It also hosted a skittle alley.

April 15, 2017