Pub with rooms · 4.3 ★ · 476 Google reviews

A proper pub. Eight honest rooms above it.

Downstairs, a proper Yorkshire local — live music, karaoke and quiz nights. Upstairs, 8 comfortable rooms from £40 a night, in the heart of the old town.

The Black Lion pub glowing at night on North Street, Scarborough
At a glance

The Black Lion, in short

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8 rooms above the pubDouble, family, twin & single
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From £40 a nightAs listed on scarborough-hotels.co.uk
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Shared bathroomClean & well-kept — no en-suite, no en-suite prices
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Free WiFiThroughout the pub and rooms
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Live entertainmentLive music, karaoke & quiz nights
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Beer gardenOutdoor seating in the old town
Our rooms

Eight rooms, no frills

Simple, clean and comfortable — around 20 m² each, with tea & coffee in every room. Bathrooms are shared, which is exactly how we keep the rate at £40.

Comfortable double bedroom above the pub

Double Rooms

A comfortable double bed in a ~20 m² room — everything you need for a good night's sleep after an evening downstairs.

🛏 Double bed🚿 Shared bathroom
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Family bedroom with double and single beds

Family Room

Sleeps up to 4 (2 adults + 1 child) — the practical pick for a seaside break with the kids.

🛏 Double + single beds🚿 Shared bathroom
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Twin bedroom with two single beds

Twin Room

Two single beds in a ~20 m² room — ideal for friends travelling together.

🛏 Two single beds🚿 Shared bathroom
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Single bedroom, simple and comfortable

Single Room

A proper single room at a proper single price — from £40 a night.

🛏 Single bed🚿 Shared bathroom
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Double bedroom detail Tea and coffee tray in the room Tea and coffee corner in the room

Shared bathrooms: our rooms share clean, well-kept bathroom facilities — no en-suite, and no en-suite prices either. From £40 per night as listed on scarborough-hotels.co.uk. Breakfast isn't included in the rate, but it's available in the pub every morning.

The Black Lion on North Street in daylight
Downstairs

A proper Yorkshire local

The Black Lion has been pouring pints on North Street for generations. Expect a warm welcome, honest beer, and something on most nights of the week.

  • Live music & karaokeRegular live music and karaoke nights
  • Quiz nightPit your wits at the weekly quiz
  • Beer gardenOutdoor seating for when the sun's out
  • Breakfast in the pubNot in the room rate — but served downstairs every morning
Full English breakfast served in the pub
Find us

In the old town

12 North Street, Scarborough YO11 1DF

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10 min from the stationScarborough station on foot
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7 min from South BayThe beach and harbour close by
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01723 363717Call us direct
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Email usBlackLion.Scarborough@phoenixpub.co.uk
Good to know

The practical bits

Check-in15:00–20:00
Check-out05:00–10:00
WiFiFree throughout
RatesFrom £40/night (scarborough-hotels.co.uk)

What guests say

4.3 ★ from 476 Google reviews · Listed as a 3-star hotel on Booking.com since 2019

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