The Outside

You liked the inside of BlackFriars pub so much I thought today I'd show you the outside. Hopefully they'll finish the work in the courtyard in time for summer.

Black Friars Pub

The narrow wedge shaped ornate art nouveau, Black Friars Pub is found in the area of the same name. Just across from the newly refurbished Black Friars Station. Built around 1875 it overflows with the work by sculptors Nathaniel Hitch, Frederick T. Callcott and Henry Poole. The exterior is equally elaborate.
In the 1960's Sir John Betjeman led a campaign to save the building from demolition.
Not bad for a pint, pie and picture.

Fancy a Pint

You've come to London and you want to experience a "real English Pub".  The Victorian Albert fits the bill. Serving a traditional carvery (roast meat and veg), fish and chips and a range bitters on pump (that's beer on tap). The decor is traditional despite its 1960's makeover. Of particular note are the Victorian features such as the highly polished mahogany bar,the ornate staircase and the etched and cut glass windows. Situated in Victoria Street, Westminster, pop down for a well earned rest after you've traipsed around the houses of parliament.