Dating back to the Tudor era, this Grade II listed coaching inn retains many of its original features, including its fully beamed structure and an interesting front bar that locals believe originated from Chirk Castle.
Canal Pub on the Llangollen Canal
Guide To Black Lion Hotel
The Black Lion Hotel is a historic landmark situated in the heart of Ellesmere, Shropshire. The hotel is ideally located near the picturesque Llangollen Canal (Ellesmere arm) and a popular mere.
Today, the establishment offers a warm welcome to visitors with its cosy bar areas, including “the Lions Den,” a restaurant serving traditional British cuisine, seven en-suite letting rooms, and a spacious beer garden perfect for sunny days. Additionally, there is a large function room that has hosted memorable events, including weddings.
They offer guest ales from local breweries andtry to prioritise local produce.
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Review from Google Places
30 December 2025
The food, especially the breakfast is outstanding and the service is quick and the people are polite. Amazing place. Would go every-time i can!
Review from Google Places
10 November 2025
Recently refurbished. A great team providing bar and restaurant service. Very attentive. Good food and service and very well priced. Highly recommended!
Review from Google Places
29 October 2025
We turned up as a party of ten and where warmly received and seated together. The pub is full of character and spotlessly clean. The food was excellent 10 clear plates at the end. I had the Macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork. It wss delicious and came with garlic bread and a salad. I would say yhe prices are family friendly The pub also had a good selection of beers on tap.
I would fully recommend this pub
Review from Google Places
12 September 2025
In the heart of Ellesmere a welcoming pub and hotel that has been recently renovated.
We had a delicious meal of flat iron steak and chips for a reasonable price £16. Wine also very good.
Review from Google Places
20 July 2025
Had an awful experience here whilst staying in the locality. This venue was recommended as it had recently reopened following a complete refurbishment. Four of us were eating, starters took about 45 minutes to arrive and were burnt. Another long wait for mains , 3 of the 4 were beyond disappointing. 2 Sunday roasts that tasted smoky and burnt and contained black charred pieces of something unidentifiable. Also very dry, distinct lack of gravy. The Chicken Tikka Masala was inedible containing 4 small pieces of gristly chicken and with the rice smelling of cat’s pee, a definite sign it was not fit for consumption. Staff didn’t know what they were doing, what food was available or what drinks were on tap on the bar, no apologies for the poor standard of food. Avoid!!
