The garden at The Black Friar has become the home of the Winter Tavern once more – a must-visit spot for the festive season. The Salford public house and restaurant has transformed their garden bar into a wondrous medieval Winter Tavern where guests can escape the chill with fires, frolics and feasting.
Now open, Winter Tavern aims to give guests a merry olde English knees up in unforgettable style. The fully covered outdoor Winter Tavern is the perfect setting to celebrate Christmas and more, with glittering candles, roaring fires, rugs and furs adorning the magical space.
Running from November 18th to December 30th, The Black Friar’s festive menu is back – bigger and more delicious than ever. Seasonal delights like Lobster & Prawn Scotch Egg, Goat’s Cheese & Mushroom Terrine, Turkey Ballotine, and their signature Black Friar Steak & Ale Pie are set to steal the show, and with decadent desserts such as the Baileys & Salted Caramel Yule Log and Caramelised Gingerbread Cake, diners are in for a true festive feast.
The festive menu is available as a two-course meal for £37 or three courses for £45 and runs all day from Monday to Saturday, ready to spread some foodie festive cheer. The Black Friar’s popular Sunday Roast menu will continue to run every Sunday, with some special festive dishes added.
For a more casual festive celebration, The Black Friar is also offering a Festive Canapé Menu at £35 per head. Guests can indulge in a selection of options like Spiced Steak Tartare Shells, Truffle Arancini, King Prawn Bruschetta and Mini Truffle Cheddar Pies. Sweet lovers can add extra treats like Dark Chocolate Tart, and classic Mince Pies.
From intimate gatherings to grand events, guests can choose from a variety of festive spaces to suit their celebrations, each decked out in festive finery. This includes the Tavern alongside the Winter Cabins for drinks and bar snacks, The Sanctuary for sit-down meals or the canapé menu for up to 40 guests, and The Glass Room with stunning garden views and suitable for larger celebrations.
The pub and restaurant’s Christmas diary is now open, offering parties of all sizes the opportunity to enjoy long nights and twinkling lights within the Winter Tavern, which can be booked via the Black Friar website here. Walk-ins are welcome for those spontaneous cravings, but bookings are highly recommended to ensure a spot at the table.