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Black Friar, Salford

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Opens at 12:00pm
41-43 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7DB (View on Google Map)
(0161) 667 9555
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Grade II listed one-time Boddington's pub and closed for many years. Reopened as a large gastropub in 2021 with a pleasant pub garden.

A single handpump on the bar serves a real ale, usually sourced locally.

Information for this venue is provided by the Salford (Sub branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old School Inn
Local Authority
Salford District (B)
Last updated
23/10/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9851
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Function Room Function Room
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (750m)
Manchester Victoria
Nearby Station (450m)
Salford Central
Directions
Corner Blackfriars Road and Trinity Way

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