Blackfriars Restaurant
4.6(2,150)
British Restaurant
About
Blackfriars Restaurant offers a distinctive business dining experience in a former 13th-century friary refectory, one of the oldest dining rooms in the UK. The venue’s historic Banquet Hall and flexible private rooms, including a Cookery School and Tasting Room, provide unique settings for corporate events and private dining.
The menu features gutsy, traditional British cuisine crafted from seasonal produce, complemented by attentive service and a range of event options from wine tastings to cookery classes. Outdoor seating in the Cloister Garden adds a versatile touch for meetings or receptions in a memorable medieval setting.
Best for
- Private dining & client dinners in historic setting
- Team offsites with cookery classes & tastings
- Intimate corporate events in Banquet Hall
Standout features
Historic Setting
Dining in a 13th-century friary refectory
The restaurant occupies the former refectory of a Dominican friary dating back to 1239, offering a unique medieval atmosphere that few venues can match. The space includes heritage boards and an interactive trail app to explore its rich history.
Versatile Event Spaces
Multiple distinct rooms for private and corporate events
Blackfriars features a Banquet Hall, Cookery School, Tasting Room, Meeting Room, King’s Suite, and Cloister Garden, providing a range of flexible spaces for intimate weddings, corporate events, private dining, and themed food and drink experiences.
Food Program
Award-winning traditional British cuisine with seasonal produce
The menu focuses on gutsy, traditional British dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Highlights include popular dishes like sticky toffee pudding and expertly prepared Sunday roasts, praised for both quality and value.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday12 – 5pm
Monday12 – 9:30pm
Tuesday12 – 9:30pm
Wednesday12 – 9:30pm
Thursday12 – 9:30pm
Friday12 – 9:30pm
Saturday12 – 9:30pm
Rated 4.6 on Google · 2,150 reviews