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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 Roast |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Wild Hop IPA | | 1 |
| Morrissey Fox - Blonde |  | 1 |
| Itchen Valley - Calypso |  | 1 |
| Hidden - Quest | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | | 1 |
| Brains - Milkwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | Not Tried | 0 |
| Highgate - Fox's Nob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Horse - Whip Cracker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Oct 2012 (Ian)
mid Friday afternoon. lovely exterior and interior.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | love this best bitter |
| Harviestoun - Wild Hop IPA | 4.20 | | good hoppy golden beer. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Brewing - No. 8 Dark Roast | 4.50 | | Dark and dry, with ‘Bourneville’ chocolate and roasted barley flavours. Bitter finish. |
| Itchen Valley - Calypso | 4.10 | | Well-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 Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | 3.80 | | Golden/amber colour. Tropical fruit sort of taste. Bittersweet. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Milkwood | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrissey Fox - Blonde | 4.20 | | Tasty blonde beer. Very light with a grassy hop flavour. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Horse - Whip Cracker | 5.00 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden - Quest | 4.20 | | Light gold colour. Creamy and fruity beer. Bit cloying. Bit of strawberry. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Roaring Meg | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Highgate - Fox's Nob | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Black Friar
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 6 |
| 8 |
| 5 |
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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.
Postcode: EC4V 4EG