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The Blackfriar

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The Blackfriar

8.3^/10

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"One of the best beer selection including US Blue Moon."(7 Tips)
"good selection of beers from the cask and a selection"(3 Tips)
"Remarkable art nouveau décor"(2 Tips)
"It was built around 1875 and gets very crowded in the evenings"(3 Tips)

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CalvinOctober 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite pubs in London and one that I always take visitors to. Be sure to go all the way in to see the inner room with the marble and the friars. Proper ales on tap as well.
Tony SmithFebruary 2, 2016
One of the best beer selection including US Blue Moon. Pub food is just fine yet burgers are really tasty. Very convenient location and great outdoor sitting area. A must visit place.
Jack JenkinsJune 11, 2015
Good selection of spirits. Always a small selection of ales on rotation. I like the beer garden they have outside the front as there is plenty of room
Patrick SmithApril 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A superb pub in the heart of London: historic, atmospheric, great beers. Food is OK but the look and feel of the place is something else.
Bilge UJuly 18, 2016
Lively place at the heart of the city. Open air tables are nice but a bit noisy because of the road. And open even on Sunday until 22.30
Todd GreenJune 18, 2012
A good recommendation from my dad - very unusual art nouveau decor, an extensive selection of beers, and a fine view of the upper parts of the South Bank when you stand outside.
Margot WestJune 5, 2012
Great burgers, excellent beef rib & chicken pies and fantastic atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit even if just to have a look around this art nouveau masterpiece!
JacquesMay 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Opposite London Blackfriars station; has an outside area for eating and drinking. It was built around 1875 and gets very crowded in the evenings
ChrisDecember 23, 2016
Cask ales were on point. It was so crowded I had to sit outside in the middle of winter but didn't care. Definitely a lot of locals here too
J FBSeptember 20, 2015
Quirky little pub. Outside area is very good for watching the City fly by, if you can get a table in Summer!
Shane BApril 15, 2016
Well worth a visit for good beer and interesting architecture inside. Can get very busy but does have some outdoor seating.
Colin MercerMarch 31, 2013
A triumph of Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts Movement style inside and out, 1905. Great pub and a good menu too!
Finn BApril 12, 2019
Very nice pub with interesting - kind of religious - interior. And great beer.. cheers 🍺
Derek WilsonNovember 8, 2016
Charming old pub that's a good place to start an Olde London pub crawl. Good luck to ya! 🍻
M.G. SieglerAugust 5, 2014
Cheeseburger is solid. As are the beers. Great decor.
Kris CovoJune 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
A literal sliver of a tavern near Blackfriars bridge, offering a good selection of beers from the cask and a selection of seasonal specialties. Dark and cozy, with wood carvings of cheeky friars.
Phil ClampSeptember 3, 2014
Great old fashioned pub with seating outside. Good for after work drinks, usually busy though.
Steve PiperDecember 21, 2018
Great London boozer with a good choice of ales & handy for The station!
Önder BingölAugust 16, 2014
Have your beer at the little garden on the front or enjoy the lovely interior.
HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011
This pub takes its monastic theme from the Dominican priory which once stood here. The elaborate and witty decorations date from 1904 and make this a unique London watering hole.
Alex BosworthJuly 7, 2019
It says wait to be seated but this is a pub so just order at the bar and sit wherever
Rachel IvyJuly 30, 2015
Beautiful little pub with a nice crowd, great place to relax.
Iraida ZakharevichAugust 16, 2018
Very nice pub. A lot of people, but there is a place outside.
Const HtNovember 24, 2015
The little flat iron of London. Like a dollhouse with tasty beers!
Guy CorbetApril 6, 2018
Great Art Deco interior, tiny that it is
Remix & RelaxMarch 10, 2018
Been here a couple times before. Had to leave this time as it was super busy and the drains were causing a little stink 😷
Tom HalleranJuly 16, 2015
Nice high end pub with lovely decor and good to above average food.
Joe HughesJuly 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Lovely interior, decent beer selection
meganAugust 5, 2014
Great fish & chips - but huge!
Fernando ElizaldeMarch 11, 2016
Food is OK. Venue is a classic and service in the restaurant great
Mike ReysMarch 28, 2014
Limited space when in larger groups, but very picturesque!
IrinaDecember 23, 2014
Traditional English pub with great ambiance and good selection of drinks.
Andrey SnigirevMay 9, 2014
Cheap and tasty! One of my fav pubs in London since now
Tobias Sch.January 13, 2013
Decent pub with a nice interior. Good selection of beers from cask.
Michele 🐧June 9, 2019
Make a reservation if you want a table!
Johan MattissonJune 21, 2012
A fantastic pub with an amazing atmosphere.
Janice WongJuly 31, 2016
Steak and ale pie was delicious!
Wagner Sartori juniorAugust 19, 2014
Great pub to drink some beers, eat and talk
John GrasettApril 28, 2017
Beautifully different pub in the heart of the City.
Laura SpenceDecember 31, 2011
Mulled cider is great but not as good as the decor. Worth a visit.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 23, 2011
The hearty British pub food is definitely worth a shot! Read more
Henry TapperMarch 6, 2016
One of Londons great pubs
Good Pub Guide .June 30, 2010
Remarkable art nouveau décor, a good choice of beers, friendly atmosphere, and decent food all day Read more
Howard SamuelsMarch 13, 2019
Nice place for a pint!!!
Robbert van den BeldSeptember 5, 2012
Legendary and witty old interior. Just stay away from the horrible dark ale: worst beer ever, but there are plenty alternatives.
Daniel HarleaJuly 27, 2014
Huge portions for fish & chips!
Henry TapperOctober 24, 2016
Amazing eccentricity
Brian StraussApril 11, 2017
Good beer, but just ordinary food.
MoJuly 28, 2013
Best view from the street ever
Alexandru VulpeSeptember 8, 2014
Typical English pub. Have a beer outside standing

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