Pub in Blackfriars
Black Friar
174 Queen Victoria Street, Blackfriars, EC4V 4EGClosest station: Blackfriars, about 1 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 5,452 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Black Friar
Traditional pub with Henry Poole's Art Nouveau reliefs reflecting the friary that once stood there.
Built in the 1875 but substantially altered in 1905 with the creation of the exquisite facade and specular interior in now a very rare Art Nouveau style. Friars in marble and brass carouse their way around the pubs interior and exterior and the grotto (dining area) is clad in matched Italian marble topped with Romanesque ceiling gold leaf. A sight to behold! A lively city pub welcoming office workers and tourists.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Not Restaurant
- Outdoor Seating: Outside seating area
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Real Heritage Pub
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Outside
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7236 5474
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 5,452 ratings
4 out of 5Jennifer Nguyenon Google, October 2024
Great historic pub to visit. Very lively inside and outside. Reservations worked great and got seated within minutes of arriving. Hosted/server juggled multiple tasks all while still being very attentive to each table. He did a phenomenal job. Food was good, but nothing to rave about. The only dislike was that the main dishes were not served hot as they both tasted room temp.
5 out of 5Maxine Nelsonon Google, April 2024
Food was amazing, I had the steak pie and mash potatoes, it was the best I've ever had. Friends had fish and chips and they were good but not as good as chip shop fish and chips. We plan to go back and check out what they have to offer for breakfast. Would advise making a reservation. The architecture was stunning, our photos do not do it justice. Note: bathrooms are down a steep set of stairs
5 out of 5Mark Milleron Google, October 2024
Busy after work pub right next to the river. Has outdoor seating. Was very busy when I was there, but the staff were quick and attentive. Decor and theme were medieval and added to the feel of the place. Food which was served looked good but didn't get a chance to try.
5 out of 5Steven Chengon Google, August 2024
We visited this historic pub by booking a London historic pub tour on Viator which was a great experience! The vibe of the pub was amazing, the décor specially in the dining room area was amazing and beer was very welcoming too! We enjoyed very much!
5 out of 5Daniel Charlestonon Google, April 2024
If you can only do one pub in London, make sure it is this one! Over the years, I have done over a hundred pubs in London, and this is still my favorite. The location is easy for tourists: it is right outside the Blackfriars tube station. It is one of the most unique-looking and storied pubs in London. The ales will satisfy; the food is traditional pub fare but done nicely. Take time to enjoy the architecture of the building and its history while you are there.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.