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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6351 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.

The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.

Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • Website
    http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale
  • Catering
    At Blackfriars we serve a classic but gutsy traditional/historic British menu using local and seasonal ingredients. There’s an abundance of great produce all around us; mouth-watering aged beef, award-winning cheeses, really good organic vegetables, super-fresh fish and local beers. A well-priced Set Menu at lunch, a la carte menu in the evening.
  • Private party facilities
    Blackfriars offers an exciting range of events for private and corporate groups from 8- 50 people. Some ideas of what we offer: Cocktails & Canapes, Pizza and Prosecco Nights, Gin O'clock -a tasting of gins, Come Wine with Me: A beginners' guide to wine tasting, Medieval Banquets and private dining in our Cookery School, Banquet Hall & Tasting Room
  • Location
    Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Public transit
    Newcastle Central Station
  • Entertainment
    Medieval Banquets Roast Suckling Pygge with all the trimmings Bread-making Workshops Kids Cookery Dinner Party Cooking Lessons Food and Wine Evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Game Cookery

    £160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 23, 2024 only
    Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for enjoying the delights of wild game. And from October through to January there’s an abundance of the beautiful full-flavoured healthy lean meat around including pheasant, mallard, partridge and grouse. We’ll present the very best game we can source, take you through the basics of butchering game and how to make the most of your countryside spoils. Enjoy a fun day with like-minded people and learn a new skill for life! Each student will have their own work station, equipment and ingredients to work with. These courses are designed to be relaxed, informative and fun.
    Game Cookery Photo

  • Bao & Beer

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 23, 2024 only
    Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. Accompanied with a couple of Asian beers to wash it down and enough to take home to show off to family, friends and work colleagues. Come on your own, with family or friends. Event suitable for vegetarian and vegan, not suitable for gluten free.
    Bao & Beer Photo

  • Beer & Cheese Tasting

    £39.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 23, 2024 only
    We all love the romance of wine and cheese, but did you know beer and cheese make the perfect partners? There’s nothing like refreshing your palate with a swig of nice cold beer between decadent bites of fine cheese. The sweet, malty and hoppy notes of beer not only clean the palate but enhance the crazy complex flavours found in a variety of cheeses. Join us for a unique beer and cheese tasting. Start the evening with an arrival schooner of Blackfriars’ Lager followed by a tasting of top-drawer cheeses paired with a variety of local craft beers. Our in-house expert will take you through each of the beer and cheese combinations explaining how and why they pair so well.
    Beer & Cheese Tasting Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Healthy

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackfriars Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a historical setting, praised for its "fabulous food" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy a blend of traditional and modern cuisine, with standout dishes and expertly paired wines. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, offering memorable meals in a "peaceful oasis" near Newcastle's center.

6,351 Reviews

  1. Melanie

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rueben served us most of the evening and he was lovely! So smiley and attentive. Thank you for a lovely night!

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  2. Francis

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t be faulted, great food and service in a lovely environment

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  3. Heather

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant atmosphere and pretty setting staff very attentive

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  4. Peter

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were given a lunch voucher for a present and we really enjoyed our visit. All three courses that we chose were delicious and the meal came with 2 glasses of fizzy. The restaurant has an interesting history and had a pleasant atmosphere.

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  5. Tracy

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service exceptional food and great value for money would recommend trying there own brewed lager

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  6. natalie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the red wine tasting, it was great, lots of history & interesting facts! Maybe couldv'e done with a few more snacks as we ended up quite tipsy haha! Thanks to the host for his great enthusiasm

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  7. Lesley

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average I feel like this restaurant is not as good as it used to be,chicken pie was horrid and tiny,very disappointed😔

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  8. Cheryl

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and delicious food, with great atmosphere, warm and not noisy for the busy restaurant. All plates cleared, I would check with your server to advise on side dishes or it would be easy to over order. Thank you for a lovely evening

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  9. Helen

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening , food was exceptional we had the smoked haddock soufflé which was one of the best things we have ever tasted . The mains were great beautifully cooked with excellent flavours the monkfish in particular . Service was attentive and friendly . One of the best restaurants in Newcastle

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Son chose this restaurant for lunch celebrating his 21st birthday. It was an excellent choice. Not just a stunningly beautiful building. The interior, the staff, food and service were all wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely hope to visit here again

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Public transit
    Newcastle Central Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale
  • Entertainment
    Medieval Banquets Roast Suckling Pygge with all the trimmings Bread-making Workshops Kids Cookery Dinner Party Cooking Lessons Food and Wine Evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • Catering
    At Blackfriars we serve a classic but gutsy traditional/historic British menu using local and seasonal ingredients. There’s an abundance of great produce all around us; mouth-watering aged beef, award-winning cheeses, really good organic vegetables, super-fresh fish and local beers. A well-priced Set Menu at lunch, a la carte menu in the evening.
  • Private party facilities
    Blackfriars offers an exciting range of events for private and corporate groups from 8- 50 people. Some ideas of what we offer: Cocktails & Canapes, Pizza and Prosecco Nights, Gin O'clock -a tasting of gins, Come Wine with Me: A beginners' guide to wine tasting, Medieval Banquets and private dining in our Cookery School, Banquet Hall & Tasting Room
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