The Blackfriar, Blackfriars - pub details

Blackfriar
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Address: 174 Queen Victoria Street, Blackfriars, London, EC4V 4EG [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 602) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras

Nearest tube stations Blackfriars (0 miles), St. Pauls (0.3 miles), Mansion House (0.5 miles)

Nearest DLR station Bank (0.7 miles)

Nearest train stations Blackfriars (0.1 miles), City Thameslink (0.1 miles), Farringdon (0.6 miles)

Chain: Nicholson's

Pub facilities/features:
Cask Marque accreditation

  • Food served, Real ale
  • Outside seating, Smoking area
Suggested by Peter on 6 Jul 2004.

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user reviews of the Blackfriar, Blackfriars

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Visited this pub one lunchtime during the week as it's a pub that I've always wanted to check out. There were only a few people in there at that time but can't say how busy it gets in the evening as it may well be packed to the rafters with commuters being so close to Blackfriars station. Had a pint of Jaipur IPA which was £3.15 though there were 3 other ales available. The staff are friendly though I did have to wait a while for food that I ordered. All I had was a sausage bap which at £4.95 I thought was a little steep even for London.

Overall I do recommend a visit if only for the amazing interior - I don't think I've seen another pub like it. Most tables are candlelit which adds to the atmosphere. See you for yourself.

9/10.
wezmiester - 31 Jan 2012 17:38
I love this pub and I just hope it's not starting to go downhill.

I think the entire staff has changed since my last visit 3 weeks ago. Last night they ran out of Tribute, Doombar and London Pride ... which I'm guessing is their 3 biggest selling ales.

Overheard one of the staff telling another customer that they'd had a very busy Sunday, but that's not really a good enough excuse.

Hope it was just a bad day for them, as it's one of my favourite London pubs.
Pat_Bateman - 18 Oct 2011 16:42
Have to agree with last review, some staff attitude is appalling! We had lovely drink on Saturday evening, so decided to come back on Sunday evening for a drink and food... BIG MISTAKE! Drink no problem but after a 20-25 minute wait after ordering, some food came to the dumb waiter opposite our table, it stood there for 10 minutes when the chef came up to tell the barman to remove it, the barman was surly and then we realised it was our food! We refused to accept it and when we complained that we had seen it standing there (but hadn't realised it was opurs) the barman told me off saying "you could have told me it was there!" So it was sent back only for it to reappear and stand there for a further 5 minutes. Again the bar staff ignored it, seemingly unaware of its presence. By this time we were really fed up and asked for a refund. The barman tried to tell me the food had only just come up which we knew it hadn't and agin he blamed me for not telling him it was in the dumb waiter! I was gobsmacked that I was being blamed for his incompetence! I asked what the system was for communicating between kitchen and bar and he reluctantly said there is no system and thrust the refund in my hand. He was horrible, muttered and swore at me. If we hadn't been sitting across from the dumb waiter we'd have been none the wiser except our food would have been cold and congealed. I wouldn't go back and seriously this guy needs the sack.
ciderandpie - 29 Aug 2011 17:16
Might be ok, if they get some staff who actually know what they are doing.

Went in, ordered steak and a beer. For some reason the barman decided to read out every single degree of cooking option available instead of just asking how I'd like it done, which I thought was a little odd. He took my money then started doing other things...without pulling my pint. After a minute or so I realised he must have forgotten (short memory?) so I reminded him, and he promptly pulled one for me. The real fun came when I tried to order dessert. I went up to him and said these exact words "Can I have the Eton Mess, please?" First off he didn't seem to know what I was talking about, then when I did get him to understand without saying a word he started running about all over the pub and into the kitchen. Five minute later he comes back to me and tells me I didn't order an Eton Mess. WTF? I know that. I'm trying to order it! I kept telling him this but he didn't seem to get it. I was on the verge of just telling him to forget it. When I eventually got through to him he took my money and no apology was offered. I should state that I am from London and I don't have a hard to understand accent. I left pretty swiftly once I'd finished my dessert. I won't be heading back. I think I'll stick with the nearby Edgar Wallace whose service and food are always excellent.
Bungle73 - 25 Aug 2011 22:40
Have to disagree with Willsden Seadog.

Of all the Nicholson's pubs I've tried in London, The Black Friar's Ale is by far the best.

The Irish Cellarman who works there, is very dedicated to the task.

Best pint of Tribute I've came across.
Pat_Bateman - 15 Aug 2011 13:43

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