The Blackfriar
Pubs & Bars in London
About The Blackfriar
The Blackfriar is listed as pubs & bars at 174 Queen Victoria Street, London (EC4V 4EG). Recorded details: Real ale. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5, inspected by City of London Corporation. Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Sa 11:00-23:00; We-Fr 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:30. Contact the business directly to confirm services, hours and availability.
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Food hygiene rating on record (FHRS)
Rated 5 at the inspection on 26 January 2026 by City of London Corporation.
Telephone number published
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Website published
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The Blackfriar in context
- The Blackfriar is one of 13 pubs & bars we list in Castle Baynard, and one of 3,880 across London.
- There are 162 other listed businesses within 500 metres, so it sits in a busy part of Castle Baynard.
- The nearest transport is Blackfriars (railway station), about 63 metres away: roughly 1 minutes on foot.
- Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 puts it among the 7,351 top-rated food businesses we list in London, out of 10,713 with a published rating.
Figures are counts from this directory, not a ranking or endorsement. Browse all pubs & bars in Castle Baynard.
Business details
Location
- Address
- 174 Queen Victoria Street
- Area
- Castle Baynard
- Town / city
- London
- County
- City of London
- Region
- England
- Postcode
- EC4V 4EG
- Postcode district
- EC4V
Contact
- Phone
- +44 20 7236 5474
- facebook.com/nicholsonspubs
- instagram.com/nicholsonspubs
Facilities
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
- Indoor seating
- Yes
- Real ale
- Yes
Business
- Brand
- Nicholson's
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
Food Hygiene Rating
Very good
Inspected 26 January 2026
By City of London Corporation Council
Food hygiene inspection result published by the Food Standards Agency. This measures hygiene standards at inspection, not customer satisfaction. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 23:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 23:30
- Friday
- 11:00 – 23:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:30
Hours are community-maintained and may change: confirm with the business.
Recorded Details
Frequently asked questions about The Blackfriar
- Where is The Blackfriar located?
- The Blackfriar is located at 174 Queen Victoria Street, Castle Baynard, London, EC4V 4EG, in London, City of London.
- How can I contact The Blackfriar?
- You can contact The Blackfriar by phone on +44 20 7236 5474, through their website at https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/theblackfriarblackfriarslondon. You can also send a quote request through this page.
- When is The Blackfriar open?
- Monday 11:00 to 23:00; Tuesday 11:00 to 23:00; Saturday 11:00 to 23:00; Wednesday 11:00 to 23:30; Thursday 11:00 to 23:30; Friday 11:00 to 23:30; Sunday 12:00 to 22:30. Hours are community-maintained and may change, so confirm with the business before travelling.
- What is the food hygiene rating for The Blackfriar?
- The Blackfriar holds a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, issued by City of London Corporation following an inspection on 2026-01-26. This reflects hygiene standards observed at inspection, not customer satisfaction.
- What does The Blackfriar offer?
- The Blackfriar is listed as pubs & bars in London. Recorded details include: Real ale. Contact the business directly to confirm what they currently offer.
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Interactive Location Map
174 Queen Victoria Street, Castle Baynard, London, City of London, EC4V 4EG
Nearest transport
- Blackfriars · Railway station63 m
- London Blackfriars · Railway station187 m
- City Thameslink · Railway station331 m
- St. Paul's · Railway station520 m
Nearby landmarks
- Bridewell Theatre170 m
- Whitefriars Crypt282 m
- Queen Anne309 m
- St Paul's Cathedral404 m
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