A warm welcome is assured for all at The Black Lion, a privately owned village Hotel with a passion for great food, much of it regionally sourced, and Adnams ale. The Black Lion offers 10 luxury double rooms complete with ensuites offering deep bath tubs, fluffy towels and endless hot water to ease aching limbs after a day exploring the area. Downstairs guests can relax in the comfortable bar with log fire, dine in the award-winning restaurant and enjoy the well stocked wine cellar. Whether you are just popping in for a full English breakfast served from 7.30am and open to all, a relaxing pint and bite to eat in the bar, or escaping the hustle and bustle over Afternoon Cream Tea, which is served all afternoon - you wil find The Black Lion is perfectly situated in the centre of the village and commands a glorious position overlooking Long Melford’s famous village green.
The Black Lion’s award-winning restaurant and bar is open for lunch and dinner, offering a substantial menu featuring many hearty favourites including Pot Roasted Rougham Estate pheasant, Annette's famous fish pie, Angus oxtail steamed suet pudding. A relaxed Sunday at The Black Lion has become a tradition for many customers, enjoying roast Rib of Beef with all of the trimmings.
Wedding
The Black Lion is perfect if you are looking for an intimate and exclusive wedding venue. Perfectly situated in the quintessentially English village centre of Long Melford it is away from the hustle and bustle and overlooks the famous village green. The food is award winning and the wedding menu is designed to suit your needs and budget.
Business
The Black Lion offers a perfect business venue with private meeting rooms, luxurious bedrooms, delicious food and professional service so that you can be sure that your business meetings will run smoothly. The Georgian Room seats 50 theatre style or 20 boardroom style. Smaller meetings are held in the Study around a large circular table seating up to 16 people. Daily delegate rates or 24-hour rates for over 10 delegates are available. The Hotel's central location is ideal for Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Newmarket and Ipswich and with Stansted airport just 50 miles away it is easily accessable.
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