The Black Friar 41-43 Blackfriars Road, Salford M3 7DB

"Great date venue, with both an amazing interior and what looked like an amazing garden too (which we didn’t really use). The food is of a very high quality and the place seems to take itself quite seriously - it’s not like any other pub I’ve been to before! The menu is on the expensive side, so be prepared… The service, however, was what made the whole experience worthwhile. We were looked after by Hadar, who kept us happy and who was conversational in tone. Hadar gave us recommendations and kept us on the right track. Would 100% visit again, perhaps on a date rather than a group meal!"

"we have been to The Black Friar a few times previously and it has always been a warm and memorable time. We reserved a table for the New Year’s Eve set menu and no surprise, we were blown away by the quality of the food, the staff attentiveness, the atmosphere and the overall vibe and warm-hearted feel only the Black Friar could achieve. The menu was well thought out and the ingredients used down to the smallest detail showed the passion, knowledge and skill of the chefs behind it. This is only seen further in the restaurant area with the open kitchen setup. Watching the chefs work as such a collective team, all in unison, considering this is one of the busiest nights, the calm and collected nature throughout the evening from the Chef’s was impressive to see. The staff work tirelessly here to make every guest feel so special. We will always visit the Black Friar when we are in Manchester. Thank you everyone for such an unforgettable evening, we are so grateful. Joel & Cameron"

"What an unexpected surprise! Spontaneously went for dinner on Saturday evening. They found us a table in the upstairs area which was lovely. Food was delicious and the service was attentive and helpful. We returned to the downstairs bar for cocktails. All the little details made it a lovely place and we had a wonderful evening. Thank you!"

"This was the most expensive meal I've had in Manchester so my expectation was high. Although some of the food was good half was not brilliant with the fish and chips being the worst, I only tried a few chips and could not get the taste of cooking oil out of my mouth. The service was OK but being greeted at the door with "I'm not on shift but I'll get your booking up" was not the best start. The waiters where fine but not particularly attentive as one would expect in a place like this. I would not personally go back as there are so many options in Manchester for similar food which is often better and cheaper."

"Our first time at The Black Friar - it will not be our last. We went for our anniversary meal. From the moment the host welcomed us we knew this was going to be great. And it was. Their new menu, which we were told was enjoying its launch, was expertly and fabulously curated then carefully delivered with flair. So much so that my husband and I selected dishes we would not normally gravitate to. We were not disappointed. The venue itself is lovely and we especially enjoyed being able to glimpse the professionals at work in the open kitchen and can't wait to return during the day to enjoy the garden! Coupled with the perfect balance of genuinely friendly, attentive and caring service it made for a perfect evening. Thanks to the whole team for making our wedding anniversary one to remember. Kai & Adi"