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The Black Friar (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
XT Brewing - No. 8 Dark RoastExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Excellent1
Harviestoun - Wild Hop IPAExcellent1
Morrissey Fox - BlondeGood1
Skinner's - Cornish TrawlerAcceptable1
Itchen Valley - CalypsoAcceptable1
Hidden - QuestAcceptable1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Springhead - Roaring MegNot Tried0
Highgate - Fox's NobNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Dark Horse - Whip CrackerNot Tried0
Moorhouse's - Black Cat MildNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Brains - MilkwoodNot Tried0
Brains - SA GoldNot Tried0
Purity - Mad GooseNot Tried0
Sunny Republic - Beach BlondeNot Tried0
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale AleNot Tried0
Rudgate - Ruby MildNot Tried0
Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa SpecialNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Black Friar, Blackfriars, Central London
Picture 2. The Black Friar, Blackfriars, Central London

Visits Details

05 Oct 2012 (Ian)
mid Friday afternoon. lovely exterior and interior.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Excellentlove this best bitter
Harviestoun - Wild Hop IPA4.20Excellentgood hoppy golden beer.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special4.20Not Tried
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
13 Aug 2012 (Stephen Harris)
It was a relief to arrive here after two very disappointing warm-up pubs. Busy on a Monday evening, with many outside despite the drizzle. Notably good service. Atmosphere throughout London is a bit flat today, post-Olympic Blues I guess.
BeerABVScoreNotes
XT Brewing - No. 8 Dark Roast4.50ExcellentDark and dry, with ‘Bourneville’ chocolate and roasted barley flavours. Bitter finish.
Itchen Valley - Calypso4.10AcceptableWell-meaning beer that, for me, fails to pull it off. Sweetish malt and bitter hops that jar a bit.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Purity - Mad Goose4.20Not Tried
Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde3.70Not Tried
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
17 Apr 2012 (Stephen Harris)
The re-opening of Blackfriars station has refreshed this pub’s role as a railway waiting room. Always worth coming in anyway to admire the fabulous decor.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Skinner's - Cornish Trawler3.80AcceptableGolden/amber colour. Tropical fruit sort of taste. Bittersweet.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild3.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Brains - Milkwood4.30Not Tried
Brains - SA Gold4.30Not Tried
14 Mar 2009 (Blair)
A bit of an odd place really. Felt like a german beer hall. The girl behind the bar wasn't the friendliest. Alright but I probably won't be back, better places in London.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Morrissey Fox - Blonde4.20GoodTasty blonde beer. Very light with a grassy hop flavour.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Dark Horse - Whip Cracker5.00Not Tried
26 Apr 2008 (Andrew)
We'd been looking for the Castle on Chancery Lane but couldn't find it so came here instead. Nice pub quite near the river. We only had time for a half here as Borough Market was calling.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hidden - Quest4.20AcceptableLight gold colour. Creamy and fruity beer. Bit cloying. Bit of strawberry.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Springhead - Roaring Meg5.50Not Tried
Highgate - Fox's Nob4.40Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried

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About The Black Friar

The pub sign. The Black Friar, Blackfriars, Central London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent6
Good8
Acceptable5
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Blackfriars, Central London, EC4V 4EG.

Cheese wedge-shaped pub near Blackfriars Bridge and adjacent to Blackfriars main line and Underground stations too. Very historical interior. 4 + 4 handpumps on the bar counter. Spectacular interior decorations.

We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 65 different beers and tried 19 of them.

Map location

Postcode: EC4V 4EG