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Food & drink London
The Black Friar
A Blackfriars pub with marble, mosaics and sculpted monks woven into an extraordinary Arts and Crafts interior.
- Location
- 174 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EG
A place worth knowing
The Black Friar occupies a triangular corner beside Blackfriars, but the richest details are inside. Marble, mosaics and copper reliefs cover the Arts and Crafts rooms, with sculpted monks appearing above the bar and around the vaulted rear room.
Look closely before settling into the usual pub routine. The setting makes a pint or a meal of British pub classics an architectural stop as well as a break from the City.
Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026
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The Black Friar
174 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EG
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174 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EG
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