As usual, the pub is very nearly full — but we’ve had a last-minute cancellation, which means there’s one single table available for Tuesday 28th September. If you’ve been meaning to come along and haven’t managed to book yet, now’s your chance. Message us if you’d like it.

The quiz gets going properly from 7:30pm, so come a little earlier to get settled. Friendly, relaxed, and just challenging enough to spark a gentle disagreement on the way home. Teams of up to 4 welcome.

As always, normal food service of pies and bowls of chips is suspended on quiz night, with last orders at 6pm. The courtyard will be open if the weather plays along.

Come along, settle in, and enjoy a proper Blackfriars Tavern evening.

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As usual, the pub is very nearly full — but we’ve had a last-minute cancellation, which means there’s one single table available tonight. If you’ve been meaning to come along and haven’t managed to book yet, now’s your chance. Message us if you’d like it.

The quiz gets going properly from 7:30pm. Friendly, relaxed, and just challenging enough to spark a gentle disagreement on the way home. Teams of up to 4 welcome.

As always, normal food service of pies and bowls of chips is suspended on quiz night, with last orders at 6pm. The courtyard will be open if the weather plays along.

Come along, settle in, and enjoy a proper Blackfriars evening.

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The Blackfriars Tavern Beer, Cider & Perry Festival runs from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July, and alongside 30 real ales, 60 ciders and perries, Belgian beers and more, we have a cracking lineup of live music across all three days.

Festival weekend

Friday 10 July
Quiet afternoon, then Pianoman Dave Johnson (sing-along) from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Saturday 11 July
Jack Allen (punk folk) from 3:30pm – 5:30pm, then The Sugar Beatniks from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Sunday 12 July
Magpye (4 piece folk including Paul Foot – the brewer at Drenchfoot) from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, then The Ballard Bootleggers on their seventh visit here from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.
Also from around 2pm: CAMRA Presentation for Norfolk Pub of the Year and Norfolk Cider & Perry Pub of the Year – this is a big deal guys – it’s the third year we’ve been awarded both accolades at the Norfolk level!  Please come along and be in the group photos!

Timings

Friday 10th: 11am – 10pm (snacks 1pm – 8pm)
Saturday 11th: 11am – 10pm (snacks 1pm – 8pm)
Sunday 12th: 11am – 8:30pm

Note: There will be no fish and chips or plated pie & chips meals during the festival weekend.

All live music is free to our customers. Come along, grab a proper pint of real ale or a cider, find a spot, and enjoy a weekend of proper pub atmosphere.

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You might have guessed why. Our Beer, Cider & Perry Festival kicks off on Friday 10th and runs through Sunday 12th July, so this month Liquorice are moving to Tuesday for a relaxed afternoon of live music, sing-alongs and good company.

Tuesday 7 July, 2pm – 5pm. Free entry.

Come along, grab a pint or a proper cider, pull up a chair, and let the music do the rest. Fish & chips will be available too.

Don’t forget — it’s Tuesday this month, not Friday. Pop in and see what you’ve been missing.

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It’s quiz night tonight at The Blackfriars Tavern, and as expected, the inside of the pub is fully booked. Every chair and stool indoors has been snapped up. If you’ve already got a table, see you there. If you haven’t, don’t worry — the courtyard will be open, and with June weather on our side, it’s actually rather a good spot for a proper evening out.

The quiz gets going properly from 7:30pm. Friendly, relaxed, and just challenging enough to make people argue gently over the answer on the way home.

If you aren’t booked in for the quiz, you might want to consider coming earlier, or on another day.

Pies and bowls of chips available until 6pm, then it’s quiz mode only.

See you tonight.

Please note, pies and chips last orders at 6pm (based on previous quiz night pattern; confirm with kitchen).

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The resulting video, titled I visited the UK’s OFFICIAL BEST cider pub, is a proper look at what makes this place tick. Rose called it “the dream British pub” — and we’re inclined to agree.

Robbie and Rose spent time in the bar sampling the ciders (including a rather good rhubarb number), took in the bar billiards, tucked into some pies, and soaked up the atmosphere that makes Blackfriars what it is: homely, community-driven, a hidden gem, and very much a real local neighbourhood pub.

Watch the feature

Video: I visited the UK’s OFFICIAL BEST cider pub
Channel: Robbie Knox on YouTube
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch/D-klzZhikPg

We’re proud to have had Robbie and Rose visit, and grateful for the kind words about the pub, the ciders, and the atmosphere. It’s a lovely reminder of what happens when people who care about good drink and good company find their way to Great Yarmouth.

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Three days of proper ale, proper cider, proper perry, live music, good company and all the things that make this pub what it is.

What to expect

30 real ales — a mix of Norfolk brewers and brewers from further afield. The full beer list released on Monday 6th July.

60 ciders & perries — Norfolk producers and beyond. Cider list published Friday 3rd July.

6 Belgian beers on draught, 6 Independent Brewer craft keg beers, plus low-alcohol beer, low-alcohol cider, and a range of soft drinks for those taking it steady.

Opening times

Friday 10th: 11am – 10pm (food 1pm – 8pm)
Saturday 11th: 11am – 10pm (food 1pm – 8pm)
Sunday 12th: 11am – 8:30pm, including CAMRA Presentation for Norfolk Pub of the Year and Norfolk Cider & Perry Pub of the Year around 2:30pm

Note: There will be no fish and chips during the festival weekend.

Live music

Friday: Quieter afternoon, then Pianoman Dave Johnson (sing-along) 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday: Jack Allen (punk folk) 3:30pm – 5:30pm, then The Sugar Beatniks 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sunday: Magpye (folk) 1:30pm – 2:30pm, then The Ballard Bootleggers 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Full food details and prices will be confirmed by 1st July.

Come along, settle in, and make a weekend of it. Whether you are here for the full three days or just popping in for one exceptional pint, there will be something worth taking your time over.

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Beer Festival Opening Times

Real Ale List

30 Ales – a mixture of Norfolk Brewers and Brewers from further afield – click here for the beer-list

Cider & Perry List

60 Ciders – a mixture of Norfolk Producers and Producers from further afield – cider lists will be published on Friday 3rd July

Keg Beers

6 Draft Belgian

6 Draft Craft (Independent Brewers)

Other Drinks

Draft Low Alcohol Beer and Cider, range of soft drinks

Food

details and prices of food will be published on 1st July.

!!! There will No Fish & Chips during the beer festival weekend !!!

Music

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