Historic pubs · London
The Black Friar
In or near City of London.
London's only complete art-nouveau pub, with bronze friars and 1905 mosaics.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blackfriars · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Black Friar is located in the City of London, postcode EC4V 4EG, and is accessible via Blackfriars railway station, which is 0 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Black Friar at Blackfriars Bridge is the only complete art-nouveau pub interior in London — a 1905 Henry Poole rebuild of an older pub on the site of the medieval Blackfriars Monastery. Bronze friars, copper bas-reliefs, marble columns, mosaic floors. Grade II* listed; one of CAMRA's National Inventory pubs.
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Summary from the official site
The Black Friar is a historic pub located in a Grade II Art Nouveau building that dates back to 1875. Visitors can admire its unique architecture, including mosaics and sculptures, while enjoying traditional British pub fare and drinks.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
The Black Friar is a Victorian pub located in London. Designed by architect Henry Poole, it is recognised as a Grade II* listed building, notable for its distinctive architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5119, -0.1042
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4V 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7236 5474
- Nearest railway station
- Blackfriars — 0 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu, Sa 11:00-23:00; We-Fr 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:30
- Official site
- www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk
Sources
- manual: the-black-friar-london (manual)
- wikipedia: Black Friar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Black Friar?
- The Black Friar is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 4EG), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is The Black Friar?
- London's only complete art-nouveau pub, with bronze friars and 1905 mosaics.
- How do I get to The Black Friar?
- The nearest railway station is Blackfriars, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 4EG.
- When was The Black Friar built?
- Dates from the Victorian period. Designed by Henry Poole.
- Is The Black Friar a listed building?
- The Black Friar is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is The Black Friar free to visit?
- Yes, The Black Friar is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Black Friar?
- The nearest railway station is Blackfriars, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 4EG.