What is it? It’s a folk night – of the people, by the people for the people. There is no booked act or band, which means you make it what it is.

How does it work?

1.You turn up with your singing voice, or your spoken words, or your instrument, or with your listening ears.

2.They go round the room and ask if you want to do something, you can say “yes” or “not tonight” or “not yet”, there is no pressure.

3.If yes, then you do your thing

4.They ask the next person. When they get to the end, they start again with the first person.

There is a break and we do some complimentary snacks after the half way point.

Come along to watch or come along to perform. See you soon!

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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 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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First Thursday of the month, as always. Players, singers, listeners — all welcome. Whether you bring an instrument, a song to share, spoken word, or just an ear for a good tune, you will find a friendly welcome.

There is no need to book. Just turn up, find a seat, and enjoy the evening. It is the kind of night that reminds you what a good local pub is all about: music, conversation, and the warmth of good company.

Come along from 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Sunday 12th July is your last chance to explore the festival range — around 24 real ales and 50 ciders and perries still pouring on the bar. But today is about more than just the drinks. It’s also the day we celebrate something rather special.

Norfolk CAMRA Presentation

From around 2pm, Norfolk CAMRA will be here to present The Blackfriars Tavern with both Norfolk Pub of the Year 2026 and Norfolk Cider & Perry Pub of the Year 2026 certificates — the third consecutive year we’ve received both accolades at the Norfolk level. That’s a big deal, and we’d love to see you there for the presentation and group photos.

Live Music

Magpye (folk including Paul, the brewer at Drenchfoot) — 1:30pm – 2:30pm
The Ballard Bootleggers — 3:30pm – 5:30pm (their seventh visit to Blackfriars!)

All free, all relaxed, and all best enjoyed with a proper pint or a cider in hand.

Earlier Finish Today

We’re open from 11am, but note the earlier close: 8:30pm tonight. So if you’ve been meaning to come down all weekend, today is your last chance.

The usual snacks will be available at the presentation, but no plated pies and chips

Come along, grab a seat, enjoy the music, raise a glass to the awards, and see out the festival in proper Blackfriars style.

Available while stocks last. Ask at the bar if you’re not sure where to start.

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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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A message from Kathryn:

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to the folk session at the start of June. What an incredible first night!  Turns out that Yarmouth can do folk sessions up there with the best of them. 

It was absolutely packed with so much fun, warmth and great songs. A high point for me was somewhere half way through when the whole room just erupted into singing.  Pure joy! 

And I think the message got out pretty quick that you do not have to be a polished performer to sing in a folk session.“

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