Black Friar, Newcastle under Lyme
Black Friar is a pub at 138 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1PT. Black Friar's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme council on 18 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 138 High Street
Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1PT - Council
- Newcastle-Under-Lyme
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Black Friar’s food hygiene rating
Black Friar's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked Black Friar's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Black Friar
- 5The Boulevard10 m
- 5Mitchells50 m
- 5Darwin and Bear50 m
- 5Golden Lion50 m
- 5Hogarths50 m
- 5Slug and Lettuce50 m
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Questions about Black Friar
What is the food hygiene rating at Black Friar?
Black Friar's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme council on 18 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Black Friar?
Black Friar is at 138 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1PT, in Newcastle under Lyme. Newcastle-Under-Lyme council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Boulevard, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near Black Friar?
The closest pubs and bars to Black Friar are The Boulevard (10 m), Mitchells (50 m) and Darwin and Bear (50 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Black Friar's hygiene rating up to date?
Black Friar's rating is 7 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Black Friar on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Newcastle-Under-Lyme council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.