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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7
4.7
6453 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.
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Additional information

  • Location
    Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale

Experiences

  • French Cookery

    £160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    9:30 AM
    The French will only use the best ingredients they can find, resulting in the food being produced some of the finest in the world. This workshop will introduce you to more regional French food that requires only the best produce and a higher skill level. So, if it’s a Tart aux Praline, oeufs en Meurette or Daube de sanglier you want, this could be the workshop for you!
    French Cookery Photo

  • The art of food & wine tasting

    £39.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    You may already be familiar with classic food pairings like caviar and Champagne, a char-grilled steak with Argentinian Malbec, Roquefort cheese with a glass of luscious Sauternes, or even fish and chips washed down a pint of English bitter. If you want to discover more perfect pairings join us at Blackfriars where our wine expert will take you through a selection of wines accompanied by some samples of food, explaining the art and science behind the pairings, giving you the confidence to plan your next meal and impress your friends.
    The art of food & wine tasting Photo

  • Evening Cookery - Irish

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 17, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    St Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world by both Irish and non-Irish alike. But what do you know about traditional Irish cuisine? For generations potatoes were the main staple of Irish food resulting in many tasty ways to use them. This workshop isn’t all about potatoes you will also learn a variety of traditional dishes just right to soak up the black stuff.
    Evening Cookery - Irish Photo

Menu

Blackfriars Restaurant's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 6,453 people are saying

Blackfriars Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackfriars Restaurant, a historical gem in Newcastle, consistently delivers "fantastic food" and "amazing service" in a stunning medieval setting. Known for its "excellent value," the restaurant offers a "varied menu" with quality ingredients and delightful wine pairings. Guests frequently highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

6,453 Reviews

  1. Lorraine

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    CHEFS TABLE!! Great experience, food was tasty and top quality. The wines were matched with the food and brilliant. Thank you

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  2. Paul

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality and service were very good. We were disappointed however, after ordering a bottle of still water we received a bottle of tap water which in which you could taste the chlorine. For this we were charged £3.50 + 10% which rather took the shine of the lunch experience.

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  3. Angela

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, quick delivery. Pleasant atmosphere

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant food and excellent service couldn’t not fault anything

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  5. Hewson

    Newcastle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants in the north east Food excellent Stunning building

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  6. Loranne

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first sign up for Open Table since I retired. I thought it was expensive when I booked it. I really enjoyed it and would consider signing up again for other events. The leader of Open Table on 8th March was excellent, Thank you.

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  7. Tracey

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place staff were amazing and food was absolutely beautiful would recommend this place 10 out of 10

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely birthday meal. We had the set menu and wine flight. All very good. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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  9. Marie

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch guests were delayed getting to the the restaurant and the staff could not have been nicer about it, reassuring us it was not a problem and ensuring our food arrived promptly when we were all in place. They were also very helpful in assisting a couple in our party who have mobility problems.

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  10. Andrew J Hopper VIP

    Newcastle56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent quality of food, superb service. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6453 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale
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