The Blackfriar

A Friday afternoon and it is full. squeeze thru and be happy to get a place to stand. historical place and very well maintained and they serve good ales!

It's a nice pub. I like the mosaics in the dining room on the back. a member of the nicholson’s chain where I was satisfied with my eating in the past. I didn't order well today. they care more about eating than usual in the pub. everything was served on hot plates. my cheap steak fries was not terribly impressive. steak had been grilled dry and tasteless at too low temperature for any caramelization. friends were good. half tomato and a mushroom served as garnel. both could have been finished with a coating of olive oil before grilling. my companion was satisfied with his classic burger, the...read more

Went in for what a traditional English breakfast, was ok, but nothing to wake me, the speck tasted over boiled and the eggs were slightly unconsistent in terms of their cooking art, tried black pudding for the first time, but not something I go out to order, but they have great attentive and nice fellow workers.

I came for eating, not the alcohol. regarding the latter, it was with a huge amount on the roads enjoy various exemptions, so it was certainly popular. ... but eating was definitely not memorable; not bad, but it is not worth going out at all. ... the pub itself is interesting small with interesting decor. the service was not great, but the waitress worked as hard as possible, so I didn't count it in my review.

Excellent outdoor space to hangout with good quality pale ales. Slightly expensive but very nice quick bites and other food. The pub was filled when we walked in on a Saturday evening and was lively. The table right outside are available to sit, when the inside is occupied.