The Blackfriar

Name: The Blackfriar
Address: Blackfriars Rd, Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 7DH
Telephone: 0161 667 9555
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

470 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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Welcome to The Black Friar - the perfect place to come together with friends and loved ones.

With a cozy traditional pub in the front, a sleek, modern restaurant in the back and rooms available for private hire, we can accommodate anything you may need!

Now, let's talk food!
We offer an all day menu that runs from 12pm until we close. It contains classic pub fare such as fish and chips and daily pies but it does not stop there. Our all day menu also contains some amazing elevated dishes giving you modern British cuisine at its best.
Whatever it is you order, our chef, Ben Chaplin, will make sure it's a meal to remember.

If you haven't joined us before, what are you waiting for? Our doors are always open (except when the fire's on!)

Enter as strangers, return as friends.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

22 May 2022

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19:00

Booked 48 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
0161 667 9555
Website
http://www.theblackfriarsalford.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Chaplin

Location
Blackfriars Rd Salford, Manchester M3 7DH
Area
Salford
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Artisan Breads
seasonal butter
- pp£2.00
The Black Friar Bake£7.00
the daily puff pastry, ask your server about today's bake
Lemon + Herb Marinated Olives£4.00
Moroccan Beldi + Turkish Uslu
Frito Misto£12.00
soft shell crab, squid, anchovy, white fish, smoked garlic + squid ink aioli
Driftwood Goats' Cheese£9.00
Pico de Gallo + toasted ciabatta

In the Beginning

Spring Leek + Potato Soup£8.00
horseradish potatoes + straw fries
Wild Mushroom Tortellini£8.00
broad bean + pea fricassee + mushroom purée
Crab on Toast£14.00
cornish brown crab mayo, shrimp butter, lemon gel + basil
BBQ Braised Short Rib£14.00
sesame + pickled coleslaw
Duck Liver Parfait£10.00
Boddington's chutney, duck fat butter + ciabatta toast
Hand Dived Scottish Scallops£15.00
white garlic purée, black garlic crumb + parsley purée
Spring Pea + Goats Cheese Flan£10.00
puff pastry shards, lemon gel, wasabi peas + pea mousse

The Main Event

Chalk Stream Trout£26.00
confit tomato, white bean + morteaux cassoulet
Risotto Primavera£16.00
spring vegetables, vegan cheese + pickled pepperanata
Blackfriar Puff Pastry Pie£17.00
buttered mash, greens + gravy, please ask for today's pie
White Miso Marinated Black Cod£29.00
Palourde clams, squid ink linguini + spiced charred cabbage
Black Garlic Crumb Chicken£19.00
Swiss cheese sauce, wild garlic purée + straw fries
Cumbrian Lamb Rack£29.00
foraged mushroom, sweetbread, pomme anna + watercress
Broccoli + Blue Tarte Fin£18.00
beignets, brassicas + Chepyn blue cheese mousse
The Black Friar Burger£18.00
aged beef, British brie, crisp ham, rocket, Boddington's relish + fries. Vegan option available
Lake District Himalayan Salt Aged Beef
roast shallots + peppercorn sauce
- Fillet (8oz)£39.00
- Ribeye (10oz)£33.00
- Sirloin (8oz)£29.00

Side Orders

Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00
pine nuts, tarragon + rose water dressing
Caesar Salad£5.00
romaine lettuce, anchovies + parmesan
Peas a la Francaise£5.00
gem lettuce, Alsace bacon + white wine cream
Roast Jersey Royals£5.00
mint jelly butter
Truffle Fries£5.00
white truffle oil + grana padano

Sunday Roasts

Ask about our weekly changing meats

Striploin of Hereford Beef
crispy roast potatoes, buttered mash, Yorkshire pudding, roast root vegetables, greens + gravy
Wild Mushroom + Spinach Pithivier
crispy roast potatoes, buttered mash, Yorkshire pudding, roast root vegetables, greens + vegan gravy

And It Was So

Chocolate Orange Fondant£9.00
cardamom ice cream + candied celery
Blackfriar Banoffee£8.00
dulce di leche, cocoa nibs + lime
Rhubarb + 'Custard'£8.00
poached + crisp rhubarb, custard crumble + set custard
Caramelised White Chocolate Tart£10.00
buttermilk sorbet, black + white sesame tuille
Mango + Passionfruit Panacotta£9.00
puff rice + mango salsa
British Cheese Board£16.00
quince + pickled celery + handmade artisan crackers

Dessert Drinks

Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos
Apricot + honey. Oremus, tokaj, Hungary
- 75ml£18.50
Vin Santo
A sweet wine made in Tuscany, Italy. Predominance of hazelnut + caramel
- 75ml£12.00
Dona Antonia 20 Year Old Tawny£10.50
Made In Porto, here we find notes of nuts, spices, dry fruit + marmalade
Salford Dock£11.00
Salford Rum, Vanilla liquor, Caramel syrup + fresh coffee
The Collar Espresso Martini£10.00
Vodka, espresso liquor, chocolate orange liquor, coffee

What 470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Outdoor Eating
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Sunday Lunch
Manchester/Greater Manchester
British

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RebeccaR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
Fantastic service, very loud so hard to hear our server. Starters were delicious. Mains chicken was fantastic ordered RIB EYE medium rare, it arrived was a very poor quality steak far too much fat and not cooked particularly well. Was advised the restaurant recommend it served medium (this isn't mentioned anywhere) also this would have made no difference to the quality of the steak. Swapped for fillet again medium rare arrived blue! Steak was removed from the bill but it tainted an otherwise lovely experience. If steaks are too difficult then just remove them from the menu it's so disappointing.
AK
AdamK
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was lovely, and the staff very helpful and kind, great atmosphere, we had a lovely evening.
CO
ChristineO
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my bestie for a girlie catch up dinner and she absolutely loved it. You didn't keep me down xx
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff, great food and service
AE
AlexE
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Location - great. Food - amazing. Service - brilliant. Highly recommend.
T
Tullcoat
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a meal prior to a concert at the ao arena. Service was first class and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.
BC
BethanC
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, very good portions for the roast and all so well prepared, presented and tasty. Service was also fab, all staff super friendly, polite ad very attentive! I think we tried most of the new cocktails and all were delicious! Highly recommend!
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Victoria
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food, great service, beautiful cocktails. Will definitely return.
AH
AndrewH
Manchester
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely staff and very trendy place to dine. My burger was lovely - it did take a while to arrive but I didn’t mind as the atmosphere was really lovely. Chilled trendy and really friendly staff
A
Adam
Manchester
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a drinks reservation for a couple of hours with my partner. Staff were really friendly, venue was nice and clean and tidy. We sat outside - definitely recommend
AH
AmandaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Fabulous sunny garden and cocktails were top notch.
KB
KateB
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails and beautiful relaxing atmosphere and gardens. Helpful and friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
CR
CarlosR
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner choice and menu is excellent. Service and decor is also good
LM
LindyM
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, great service. Plus happy hour cocktails, brilliant
SM
SusanM
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, fantastic service in a beautiful setting.
GK
GrahamK
Cheshire
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Second visit was busier than expected so we did wait .But enjoyed and will return .Shame the live music outside not on indoor speakers as what was playing just a din in side !!!
M
Margotj
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place, lovely food and good value. The staff were great from start to finish..they really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome
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chloec
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a big table for my birthday and was really happy with the service. Great, friendly staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was mediocre and portion sizes very small. The service and waitress were lovely, the concierge was a bit stuck up and looked as though she wanted to throw herself off a bridge than be at work. Lamb dish was tiny. Roast was slightly better. I wouldn’t recommend as poor value for money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great roast dinner
AG
AbbeyG
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
lovely place would definitely return nice atmosphere and lovely drinks!!
DF
DavidFoster
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food exquisite, service unbelievably good. Highly recommended
R
Rebecca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food, beautiful setting. We will return again for an evening meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was great from start to finish. Food outstanding, service excellent and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed. Will definitely be revisiting this establishment.
SW
ShirleyW
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On arrival our booking had not been increased from 4 to 5 diners even though I had called 2 days previously to ask if this was possible. I was told we could not be seated in the restaurant but happily accomadsted in the bar area. Obviously we were happy with this. However on arrival the booking was still for 4 diners and not 5 as the booking was not amended. We were left for around 10 minutes in a very small bar area awaiting confirmation if were able to be seated. Luckily we were accommodated and had a really nice meal.
GZ
GrahamZ
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Black Friar is a welcome addition to the area as we live just across the road. As soon as you walk in you can tell it’s a very well managed venue. The staff are always attentive without being intrusive. The food is of a very high quality. We just love this place x
R
Ricd
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and beautiful Food Beautiful restaurant and old pub
JC
JakeC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a Sunday roast, best roast dinner I have ever had!! Wow.
T
Tullcoat
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food well presented by friendly, courteous staff, lovely atmosphere, a little noisy if you want a romantic meal for 2 though.
JU
JULIAG
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit, this time took my dad, he was (as we were) very impressed with everything, especially the staff who were so accommodating to a request we had with seating for dad. It also boasts a beautiful garden and can’t wait until the gin garden opens….the place is an absolute credit to the owners who have restored the building magnificently and employed excellent chefs and staff….well done all 👍
HB
HillB
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again a lovely meal, super cocktails and fantastic service we can’t recommend the Black Friar enough. The staff are so helpful and friendly a great setting.
c
clivef
Lancashire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We went for cocktails and it was brilliant. My only complaint (if that's the right word) was the absence of nuts or nibbles to compliment the cocktails. It just would've been nice to nibble on something whilst drinking their lovely cocktails.
LW
LindaW
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Over all our visit was up to your very high standard, but this is the second visit when the blackened cod was off the menu, a dish I would really like to try. However we enjoyed our main courses, the chicken and tarragon pie was very delicious.
B
Blondie59
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time I have been to the blackfriar for a meal, one of the nicest meals I've had for a long time. Friendly service and the meal arrived nice and hot.
RP
123RPN123
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb menu and service. We’ll be back soon - thanks again.
A
Alice0312
Manchester
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always, definitely my new favourite spot in the outskirts of the city centre. 100% recommend for one of the tastiest meals you’ll eat. The banoffee is a MUST.
A
Aysher
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful… the waitresses were very warm and the environment was very nice and energetic.
M
Megan1980
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of our dishes were sublime and as the restaurant is slightly off the beaten track it’s better value for money. The knock out dishes were the scallop starter and the rhubarb and custard dessert.
L
Laawlerr
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always; new menu is spectacular. See you again soon.
GR
GlennR
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Venue and atmosphere was great. Food was over priced for quality and size of portion. It was tasty, but when charging that much, there are other places in Manchester you can get better food with bigger portions.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Blackfriar is rated 4.6 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

22 May 2022

May 2022

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Tue

Wed

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Fri

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19:00

Booked 48 times today

Blackfriars Rd Salford, Manchester M3 7DH

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Salford
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ben Chaplin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackfriarsalford.co.uk/
Phone number
0161 667 9555

The Blackfriar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

The Black Friar Bake

Truffle Fries

Chocolate Orange Fondant

Grazing

Artisan Breads

The Black Friar Bake£7.00

Lemon + Herb Marinated Olives£4.00

Frito Misto£12.00

Driftwood Goats' Cheese£9.00

In the Beginning

Spring Leek + Potato Soup£8.00

Wild Mushroom Tortellini£8.00

Crab on Toast£14.00

BBQ Braised Short Rib£14.00

Duck Liver Parfait£10.00

Hand Dived Scottish Scallops£15.00

Spring Pea + Goats Cheese Flan£10.00

The Main Event

Chalk Stream Trout£26.00

Risotto Primavera£16.00

Blackfriar Puff Pastry Pie£17.00

White Miso Marinated Black Cod£29.00

Black Garlic Crumb Chicken£19.00

Cumbrian Lamb Rack£29.00

Broccoli + Blue Tarte Fin£18.00

The Black Friar Burger£18.00

Lake District Himalayan Salt Aged Beef

Side Orders

Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00

Caesar Salad£5.00

Peas a la Francaise£5.00

Roast Jersey Royals£5.00

Truffle Fries£5.00

Sunday Roasts

Striploin of Hereford Beef

Wild Mushroom + Spinach Pithivier

And It Was So

Chocolate Orange Fondant£9.00

Blackfriar Banoffee£8.00

Rhubarb + 'Custard'£8.00

Caramelised White Chocolate Tart£10.00

Mango + Passionfruit Panacotta£9.00

British Cheese Board£16.00

Dessert Drinks

Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos

Vin Santo

Dona Antonia 20 Year Old Tawny£10.50

Salford Dock£11.00

The Collar Espresso Martini£10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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Is The Blackfriar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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