The Black Friar
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This gastropub serves seasonal dishes with a focus on hearty British fare, including Sunday roasts and pies, which feature prominently on the menu. It hosts themed events such as a Festival of Pie, showcasing dishes like confit garlic chicken and leek pie. During festive periods, the venue is known for its Christmas meals and decorations, adding to its seasonal appeal. The menu also includes desserts like knickerbocker glory, alongside traditional pub classics. The space accommodates events such as wedding receptions and occasionally features live performances, including choirs. From time to time, there are deals and special menus tied to seasonal celebrations.
Customer Reviews
Great services and atmosphere. Scotch egg was delicious. Rib eye could be slight more fatty but overall flavour is beefy and well seasoned. Bass fillte was tasty as wel, however, I think cod fillet would suit the sauce and overall flavour better. Mull spiced soda was a suprise! It was my birthday so I got a free small dessert cake which was not overly sweet and really suit my pallet.
Should you be contemplating a splendid Sunday roast with a delightful atmosphere, The Black Friar is undoubtedly your premier choice. We celebrated our birthday Sunday roast dinner there, and the portions were generously sized, with flavours that were simply exquisite. We opted for the roast beef and pork belly (as they were sold out of chicken, they kindly substituted with pork belly), along with a meat pie accompanied by roast. For dessert, we indulged in the magnificent toffee pudding with ice cream and a lemon clafoutis, which rendered the meal utterly perfect. What truly elevated the dinner was Mark, who attended to our table. He explained the menu with thoroughness and patience, exuding friendliness and humour. Remarkably, upon discovering it was one of our birthdays (though we had not mentioned it during the booking), he even presented us with a birthday cake—a gesture of immense kindness. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mark for his exceptional service. We wholeheartedly recommend The Black Friar.
Had a lovely dinner at The Black Friar as part of their January Festival of Pie. The service was excellent - special thanks to Xavier for looking after us so well. We all went for the Confit Garlic Chicken and Leek Pie, which was delicious, and the curry sauce that accompanied it was especially tasty. The mash and peas arrived lukewarm, but this was handled brilliantly and replaced straight away with hot, fresh portions. Dessert was a real highlight. The Mississippi Mud Pie was probably our favourite, and being seated near the kitchen made it even better watching it being prepared. We also tried the Cherry Clafoutis, Treacle Tart, and Crème Brûlée, all of which were very enjoyable. We made the most of happy hour at the bar beforehand, great value with £17 for a bottle of Tempranillo, £7 cocktails, and £4.50 pints. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you for a great evening!
