The Black Friar in Salford

Delicious food! Our server Mark was so friendly and made the experience amazing :)

Amazing Sunday Roast! Not only that but the service from Will was 5*. He explained the menu to us and was genuinely interested in making conversation to get to know his guests.

Amazing roast dinner. Will was the server looking after us and done such a great job!

We had a great meal here this afternoon. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very attentive especially Xavier who really looked after us. Will definitely go back and would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful meal at the Black Friar today. We had the pork ribeye and the St Michelle chardonnay, as recommended by our great waiter Mark who was so helpful. Top service and a delicious meal. will definitely pop in again soon.

Banging lunch today, food was incredible and the server Mark was super friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime, great food but what made the experience was our waiter Mark, superb service, can't rate highly enough, fantastic

Came here for drinks and Will and Daniel were amazing to let me know about their gluten free options! I had a lovely pale ale. Thanks guys!!!

Great venue, delicious food, excellent service from Xavier. Will definitely go there again.

Great Food and wonderful service from our waiter Mark

Out waiter mark gave amazing service and recommended a lovely dish

Mark served us and he was excellent. Very insightful on the food options.

Lovely food, live music served by Antonello Pleasant experience will be back.

We love this place so much we are going to get married here !! The food is absolutely incredible. I had the mango and pistachio sundae today and it was honestly the best dessert I've ever had! Also the cocktails and drinks are amazing ! Mine and my mum's favourite drink is a Hugo Spritz which isn't actually on the menu but the bar are always happy to make us one anyway. The staff and service is also 10/10 everyone is attentive, kind and polite. Couldn't reccomend it more 🩷 Favourite place to eat and drink in Manchester. X

Had a great time, Lydia and mark were very accommodating. We had great birthday meal for the 9 of us, highlight was the pie Sunday roast.

Beautiful venue, with incredible food. Highly recommend the famous pie, delicious with a sizeable portion. Lydia, our server, was really personable and friendly. Knowledgeable on the menu and had a laugh with us even though she was at the end of a very long bank holiday shift Mark also made sure to make sure the birthday boy was well cared for Highly recommended

Amazing food here!! Me and my partner had the Sunday service and the food was next level! We’ve tried quite a few places for a Sunday roast but Black Friar is definitely the best! We also had the Spanish graze board and sticky toffee pudding, everything was gorgeous.

We were lucky to attend a wedding here! Wow! What a stunning venue! The food was absolutely amazing, the staff here were so friendly but so efficient and a credit to the venue! We couldn’t find fault with anything and have just spent the last 24 hours raving about what a fabulous venue this is and how delicious all the food we were served was! We are already planning to return for a meal and night out!

Best vegetarian lasagna I've ever had and incredible service! Look at this dessert

5 Stars!!!! 🌟 Amazing food, atmosphere and the service.. Will was amazing! Really nice guy!

Amazing food and drinks. Great atmosphere. The staff are what make this place though! So polite and kind. Thank you to Cameron and Will x

Fabulous place with great food and service. Highly recommend the Sunday lunch. A great atmosphere and a special mention to both Will and Cameron for the exceptional and friendly service.

A day in Manchester has made me want to go back ever since. I went for a day trip to do some business and had a few hours to kill. Wanting to escape the concrete jungle I found a little jungle in the mist of it all. WOW!!, is how I can describe the interior and especially the outside garden. I had a delicious few plates, probably to much for 1 person but I could not resist the urge. I had there Arancini balls and the braised cabbage with a fried egg. I know that the chef keeps the menu seasonal and up to date, but these were absolutely delicious. I have never been to Manchester, as a South African, but the manager was so kind and shared all the places to visit in the town. The kindness and customer service etiquette really impressed and will always be remembered. Until next time Black Friar, it has been a pleasure… “YOU MAY GO FURTHER + FARE FAR WORSE” - The Black Friar

Delicious food with great service.

Really tasty gastro pub food. The pie was amazing. Highly recommend.

Had an absolutely cracking dinner at The Black Friar in Salford. Our waiter Mark was a total gem—warm, friendly, and somehow always appeared right when we needed him (we suspect wizardry). To kick things off, my husband had the lamb scotch eggs (meaty perfection), and I went for the scallops (posh and delicious—felt very fancy for a Friday). But the real star of the show? The special: Chicken and mushroom pie with mash. That pastry deserves its own award ceremony. Flaky, buttery, and just… wow. We’d go back just to eat that pie in peace and call it a religious experience. Finished strong with a Banoffee Knickerbocker Glory that had us scraping the glasses like we hadn’t eaten in weeks. No shame. Highly recommend. Go hungry, leave happy. Possibly in a food coma.

Food here is really good knowone can argue with that. We have been many times now food is consistently tasty and well presented. However, last Sunday we were seated on a draught between 2 doors that opened continuously, between the beer garden and main entrance. The draught wasn't funny at all! My relatives were with us and in their 80s they feel the cold. The waiting staff also kept squeezing continually between our seats as they entered through main throughfare. As they were carrying hot food it made for a really irritating experience. We even moved our chairs hoping it would stop. It didn't. Instead they stood on their tiptoes to cut past and continued for 2 hours! Our bill for Sunday lunch for 4 was £350 plus tip. Which we don't mind but a little consideration to client comfort would be good. Are we the first to mention this? Could be rectified by closing off one door and entering through the bar area. Dont let it put you off just ask to be seated out of the draughty corridor.

Had an absolutely cracking dinner at The Black Friar in Salford. Our waiter Mark was a total gem—warm, friendly, and somehow always appeared right when we needed him (we suspect wizardry). To kick things off, my husband had the lamb scotch eggs (meaty perfection), and I went for the scallops (posh and delicious—felt very fancy for a Friday). But the real star of the show? The special: Chicken and mushroom pie with mash. That pastry deserves its own award ceremony. Flaky, buttery, and just… wow. We’d go back just to eat that pie in peace and call it a religious experience. Finished strong with a Banoffee Knickerbocker Glory that had us scraping the glasses like we hadn’t eaten in weeks. No shame. Highly recommend. Go hungry, leave happy. Possibly in a food coma.

Love it hear, from outside to inside everything was lovely. The service was excellent and the food was lush. It was very busy and noisy , so I'd book in advance to guarantee a table

Beautiful place excellent service lovely food great atmosphere

Real excellence across the board. Food, service & ambience were all impeccable. Our server Mark, went above and beyond what would be expected and is a credit to the business and to himself. Honestly, if you got to this part of the review and thought "should I make a reservation", this excerpt should be all you need to finalise it. When I've spent this long talking about the details, you may think the food wasn't all that. But you would be wrong. I won't ramble on though. Try it for yourself if you wish to know more. 6 stars. Manchester institution (although technically in Salford!).

Great place, Mark really looked after us. Would recommend!

What a place, what a service. Very impressed and I will definitely be back. Big shout out to our server Mark! Best regards

We booked the Sanctuary room for our engagement party and had the best night ever! Staff were super accommodating and helpful, they went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. We will 100% be booking again for any future parties!

Good beer, great food …quality wine & cheeseboard. Exceptional service. A big shout out for our server Mark who was brilliant!

We booked a private dining room for my sister's 60th birthday dinner. There were 14 of us, the room was beautifully laid out, the food was excellent, and Mark and his team provided superb service throughout. They were quick, friendly and very helpful.

Had a beautiful lunch time meal with my closest friends and partner. The food was even better than expected (the pork was a dream). The real highlight, was the service from a legend call Mark. Not only gave us great reviews on the food but matched up a gorgeous bottle of Chardonnay that went down spectacularly. In conclusion - I’d recommend this to anyone and you’d be lucky to be served by my Mark. An unforgettable experience. Yours truely, Jacob

My partner and I had a lovely experience for our date night to the Black Friar. Our dads used to drink in the old and locally famous Black Friar many years ago when they worked in town. We were excited to finally visit for some food and drink after the well-publicised refurb. If you are looking for somewhere fun, fancy, not too pretentious but full of high quality food and drink options - you’ve found the right place! The only thing better than my pudding was the service from Mark. He made us feel welcome, comfortable and met our needs with ease. Thank you! P.S. Try the old fashioned- it’s one of the best in the city!

Mark was amazing, unbelievable service! Thank you so much xxx

We just had drinks, and a great place to visit staff was amazing.

Lovely meal at Black Friars. Everyone really enjoyed their food. The pork was spectacular! Thanks Mark for your wonderful service.

One of the best pub lunches I’ve had for ages! We had a late Sunday lunch with family and friends and all loved it. The food and drink were delicious and service was fantastic - thanks Mark! So knowledgeable about the wine etc. Loved the Salford version of espresso martini with Salford rum! Highly recommend the whole experience. Lovely garden at the back of the pub too if the sun is shining.

This gastro pub would have been quite a surprising find (but for the recommendations that led us there). Numerous sensibly considered options in terms of dining zones (pub, conservatory, covered patio & garden) and a decent menu. Not a cheap Sunday lunch but a good value meal for the tasty food & drink on offer. Would happily return.

One of the best pub lunches I’ve had for ages! We had a late Sunday lunch with family and friends and all loved it! The food and drinks were delicious and service was fantastic - thanks Mark! So knowledgeable about the wine etc. Loved the Salford version of espresso martini made with Salford rum! Highly recommend the whole experience. Lovely garden at the back of the pub too if the sun is shining.

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch at Black Friar. Great veggie version for me, along with the beef and pork for other guests. Amy and Will were both great, really fast and friendly. I will definitely visit again.

We absolutely love this place for drinks so had to make a visit for food after hearing some great reviews and the Black Friar did not disappoint! The service was 10/10 - Will helped us through the menu, made recommendations and made sure we were happy with food and drink being served promptly! The Sunday Roast may be one of the bests in the city centre and is 100% worth a visit! A lovely atmosphere for all occasions✨

Went there for Sunday roast, nice, cozy atmosphere, decent roast but the highlight was the kiwi basque cheesecake. 4.5/5

Came here for the first time on Bank Holiday Sunday, after eyeing up the famous Black Friar Sunday Service roast for a while on Instagram and TikTok! We were served by Mark, who was an absolutely phenomenal host explaining the menu and was so knowledgable on the wine list. He was so friendly, and it was lovely to speak to him about his climbing hobbies! The food did not disappoint, we both went for the lamb scotch egg which was like nothing we have ever had before and will definitely be recommending to friends and family for the future. We then went on to have the roast beef, which came with a huge pool of gravy in each of our Yorkshire puddings and the most succulent beef. Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much! We will definitely be returning!

Been a couple of times and always found the atmosphere to be perfect and the food even better. Will was our waiter on Friday and he was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Can't wait to return.

Had a fantastic time food was amazing amazing service and food many thanks to William Pepe and mark they were fantastic will always recommend coming here

Amazing food and even better service - Mark made our evening! If you’re in Manchester looking for top class food, venue & service, look no further!

Been coming here for two years. Our favourite local pub - high end bistro, fine dining, amazing wine & fabulous service always. Special thanks to William and Pepe for always looking after us & Mark for the amazing wine recommendations!

Second visit to the Blackfriars and it continues to excel! From the moment we arrived our waiter Mark made us feel genuinely welcome and relaxed, and recommended dishes and matching drinks for our table.

Great food, limited gluten free options though. Would be nice if they put dietary information in the website for knowledge before going

Very good beer, but wouldn't recommend the burger if you don't like it very well done. Beef and Ale pie was good.

Well good food! The vibes are lovely and service was on point. Cocktails were amazing too. Highly recommended

Wow ! Six of us went for a meal. Each and everyone of us enjoyed our meals we all had different meals. All clean plates! Cannot praise our server Will enough! Wow, he knew the menu and answered all our questions and helped us decide what to have…his recommendations were spot on! Staff all attentive, food and atmosphere was fab! Will definitely recommend and return! I had the mushroom lasagne with garlic bread, it was delicious!

Great food in a wonderful setting. Apart from the brilliant, wry (borderline) theatrics of our superb Irish server lady, some things, eg the panzanella, just need a little more seasoning/dressing. A tiny quibble. This place is ace

Amazing restaurant. Lovely, attentive staff. Incredible food. Great setting. Plenty of options for drinks. I know everyone says it - but the pie is a must.

I’ve been wanting to go to the Black Friar pub in ages, and it was well worth the wait!

Dear "The Black Friar", I would like to express my great satisfaction with the experience I had at your restaurant on 26/05/25, (my son's wedding party). I was particularly impressed with the service of the manager Victor, a Brazilian gentleman and Maria, the loved Spanish waitress. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with great cordiality and attention. Victor proved to be extremely professional, attentive, and helpful, ensuring that all our needs were met promptly and with kindness. Victor's dedication to providing a pleasant experience for us and the guests were remarkable and made all the difference during our party. In addition to the impeccable service of Maria, the food was simply delicious. The quality of the ingredients and the preparation of the dishes were excellent, exceeding my expectations. I congratulate the management for the excellent team and the quality of the cuisine. I will certainly return to the restaurant and recommend it to friends and family. Sincerely, P. Moledo.

We visited to celebrate my friend moving to the US for work and had the BEST drinks & dinner. The Sunday roast was great and the pie really is the best around. The service was amazing, we were served by Will who brought out a surprise dessert for our friend and the Sticky Toffee Pudding never disappoints. Our favourite pub in Manchester, you must go if you haven't already!

We had an amazing time here, the Sunday roast is a real treat. Mark was our waiter and he was absolutely brilliant - friendly, gave us advice on the menu, and was very accommodating! Will 100% be coming back!

BEAUTIFUL!! The Black Friar is beautiful in every way- the food, the super friendly (and dog friendly) staff & the pub itself! I can’t recommend this place enough- we were both a little hungover and wanted gravy so we both opted for the beef shin which was incredible. Stunning desserts too and our dog Big Poppa had a drink and treat too! I have wanted to try this place for ages and I shouldn’t have left it so long.

Lovely Sunday roast, big portions for most of the dishes and all the elements of the roast were done really well. Some nice surprises on the menu too. Only complaint would be the salmon was a little tasteless and a small amount of fish, and the toast for the anchovies on toast could have been more toasted for better overall texture. It would have been good to have more lighter dishes / options for a warm day. Mark provided fantastic service, super attentive and really made the experience! Will definitely be back x

Food is always delicious and service outstanding. Mark in particular was absolutely brilliant, helped us with menu and wine recommendations and went out of his way to make our experience a great one. Highly recommend.

Coming to the Black Friar is our idea of a perfect Sunday. The roasts (and pies) are amazing and the drinks selection were great too. Will served us and he knew the menus inside out and accommodated everything we asked him for. Thanks so much, we will be back!

If I could add extra stars I would. Incredible food, friendliest staff. Big shout out to Will who served us. Someone give this gent a raise. Best pies in the north for sure 👌

Popped in for some impromptu drink this afternoon and what a gorgeous place. We sat outside in the garden The restaurant and bar area looks fab too. Didn’t have food but what we did say it looked tasty. Great service from all the staff

Lovely food and atmosphere. Will was very helpful and patient!

We had a lovely night staff amazing especially Will. He was so attentive and very polite. Thank you. Will. Xx

Team here are so welcoming with a high service. Food is top ( MCR Tart ) recommendation. Lovely decor throughout , really look around and take what’s in.

Will was great! Knows his stuff, great wine knowledge and perfect plate descriptions. Speedy service, lovely cocktails - highly recommended!

We had our small wedding here (34people) on 19.04.25 - I just want to say it was unbelievably top notch ! From the food - canapés , 3 course meal, antipasta … to the service… we were looked after by Mark and vitor for the whole day … who served the champagne, the food, the drinks… they knew when to supply the water, when we Needed a drink …their service was amazing !! So attentive! Thanks to Elisha for organising it all .. the best day ❤️

Superb food. Thank you. Great service by Will

Camille was absolutely amazing from since we sat down. Had an amazing experience and was never waiting as Camille was always there to check on us, which made it so much more enjoyable.

Went Here our first night in Manchester and ended up going a second night (for Sunday Roast) since we had the best experience. Somehow, they exceed our expectations again…somehow! Rob and Mark were outstanding servers with the utmost attention to detail, knowledge and humor. If we could give a 6th star, we would.

Fantastic meal, excellent attentive service from our servers Will and Lydia, would definitely recommend!

Mark was amazing! We really loved our Sunday roast!

The entrance on Easter Sunday was wonderfully decorated with an abundance of flowers as we entered we were greeted by a lovely gent called Mark who was a great all round recommending wines and what to eat a great place for the family or couples .

Amazing food and amazing service! We have gone on Easter Sunday and they had a little egg hunt in the garden. The food is amazing. So tasty and not shy with flavours. The drinks are lovely too. I had a margarita and it was the nicest I’ve ever had! Well all had the roast dinners and they were gorgeous. Special shout out to Mark our waiter who was so nice and great with our 6 year old. We will definitely be coming back.

Visited for the first time this fine Bank Holiday Sunday, been wanting to experience the quality of food and service for a while. All expectations were exceeded - especially the attentiveness from our server Will with his extensive wine knowledge and welcoming flair, along with the assistance through the menu from Lydia. A fantastic overall evening to celebrate with beautiful company.

I go to the black friar every year for my birthday meal with family! The service is always exceptional and the food is divine! Would recommend to anyone! Today, our server Mark, made the meal even better and was more than happy to help with everything we needed!

We had a lovely family meal for Easter Sunday. Thank you to Mark, our host, for making it very comfortable and keeping us informed about our orders. We really enjoyed the exceptional food and the general atmosphere. We would definitely recommend to our friends and hope to come again when we’re in town. Good luck to the marathon runner next Sunday! Thanks again, Charlotte, Paul and fam

A superb pub with even more superberber service. Massive thanks to the team who made our wedding so beautiful: Mark, Vitor, Ellah and Brad. Love Pat.

Well I don’t know where to start we had our wedding reception here in the tavern. The food was amazing we had such a great meal hats off to the chefs we over ran with the speeches and they soaked it up and delivered the food soon as we where done all the food came out delicious. The waiting staff where exceptional from the whole wedding part couldn’t compliment the staff enough nothing was to much nothing was a problem we where checked on if there was anything more they could do and did so many things we never even thought off to be honest it made it the perfect day not a single bit of stress for me and my new wife just can’t thank the staff enough was generally exceptional we have fines at Michelin star restraunts and this was in a class of its own simply exceptional

Amazing pie/roast set up really fast service, staff was fantastic 5* service food was amazing the pub decor was amazing we definitely will be back

Fantastic experience. Massive shout out to Will and Mags for a wonderful experience- very attentive and really lovely humans! Try the Sunday roast, you won't be disapponted!

Great meal at the Black Friar - big thanks to Will for taking care of us.

An exceptional experience every single time. Our server Will was excellent and looked after us very well. We all had the pie, which never fails to disappoint!

Service from Will was amazing!! Amazing service from him throughout the whole time we was there!! Food was amazing too, thank you for a great time!!!! Xxx

Visiting from the states and were recommended to try this place. Absolutely loved our meal! Great atmosphere, excellent food, and outstanding service from Mark. This place is a gem!

Exceptional service from our server Mark. Fab evening thank you

Fabulous service our server Mark was extremely attentive and met all our needs. Excellent recommendation on the English Sparkling wine 👌👌 Thank you

I went for the first time last night and what a fabulous place!!!! The service, friendliness, atmosphere and food were outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend. We went upstairs after we'd finished our meal and sat in a gorgeous, cosy room full of Victorian character and charm. The outside area had a fabulous singer performing and the added on modern area was full of beautiful plants. We will definitely be going back. Thank you to the lovely staff that we encountered :)

We can here for lunch and had the best experience. Mark gave us some really good recommendations and was super friendly! We will be back

Most amazing place for food/drinks and just a lovely atmosphere in Manchester! Mark was the most attentive server, couldn't recommend our new local more!!

Beautiful food, gorgeous drinks and an incredible beer garden. Mark was great with his service, specially with a great dessert suggestion. Will be back very soon

It’s a shame you can’t do multiple reviews on here - I always have to update the last one. A group of friends and I visited tonight for a friends birthday meal. The waitress who served us (can’t remember her name unfortunately) was absolutely fantastic. She was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu etc. We had a birthday cake which she sorted for us, and she provided cocktail recommendations. Always have a lovely time at The Black Friar. Thank you once again!

Food and drinks were fantastic Mark looked after us . Will Be coming back