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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6373 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 14:45–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • New Year's Eve - Medieval Banquet

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    To mark New Year's Eve, Blackfriars will be hosting an authentic medieval banquet served by friars and town wenches! We are delighted to welcome you honourable dignitaries, townsfolk of Newcastle to take a step back in time for a sumptuous feast in our ornate Banquet Hall, established by our brothers back in 1239. The candle-lit hall which houses long convivial oak tables and chairs will be draped with wall hangings and tapestries and decorated with candles and fruit. You are invited to arrive in medieval costume and to feast on pottage and pies, roasts, cheese and pudding whilst being entertained by our minstrels. Flagons of ale and wine will be available to purchase, to wash it all down, served by our esteemed friars and town wenches.
    New Year's Eve - Medieval Banquet photo

  • Little Monks Cookery Club (7-10 Years)

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Dec 2024 only
    For all 7 to 10 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. They’ll be shown some delicious and nutritious nibbles, how to enjoy their fruit and veg, super snacks and family favs!  After some morning cooking, the kids will make their own lunch - usually pizza, pasta, burgers etc - including healthy options - with sweet treats for afters. And anything they don’t eat; they can take home for you to try! What’s not to like!
    Little Monks Cookery Club (7-10 Years) photo

  • Smart Cookies Cookery Club (11-17 years)

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    For the slightly more confident 11–17-year-old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and really developing their culinary skills and confidence - but at their own pace. They’ll have a choice of delicious dishes to make which can be challenging or well within their own comfort zone. And anything they don’t eat, they can take home!
    Smart Cookies Cookery Club (11-17 years) photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,373 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

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Best Ambience

  • 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 shines with "fabulous food" and friendly, attentive service. Guests rave about the exquisite wine pairings and historic ambiance. Ideal for special occasions, it offers high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. While some mention minor service hiccups, the overall experience remains delightful, with many patrons eager to return.

6,374 Reviews

  1. Clare

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It felt very rushed.. so much I was sick when I got home .. But the food was lovely

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  2. Victoria

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had exceptional meals in the past and for the cost we expected more. Which is a real shame.

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  3. Sheila

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very professional, helpful and personable. It was the Christmas Menu and our selections were overall either good or very good. Couple of points to note: Turkey was a little dry and the Pavlova was rather disappointing ~ meringue did not have a soft centre so quite dry and just two small pieces of fruit which looked rather mean. Easily sorted and I would be more than happy to come back to the restaurant.

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  4. Marilyn

    Newcastle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was beautiful staff caring and attentive food was sublime always seasoned to perfection and I really enjoyed the glass of complimentary fizz thoroughly enjoyed my festive meal

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  5. David

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I hate it when restaurants put a discretionary service charge on. I pay it but would tip anyway if the food and service are value for money.And a further point is the Employer should be paying decent salaries without staff having to rely on tips for their living.

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  6. Carole

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant with ambience. Although not for the fussy eater but for someone who enjoys a spin on meals.

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  7. Rachel

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time at Blackfriars. Well worth it. Would recommend.

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  8. Sue

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would read our experience on Saturday as distinctly mediocre. For a credible restaurant to not be able to serve vegetables with a Christmas menu on a Saturday afternoon is just not acceptable. The service was quite slow and I am not sure I would rush back. We should’ve complained at the time but when you are with friends, it can be embarrassing and we shouldn’t have been in a position where we were left disappointed. 

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  9. hilary

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cookery school experience exceeded my expectations. Very well organised. Excellent teaching, including bringing the whole group together in a lively inclusive way. Delicious food, well looked after by all the team. Huge thanks to Emma leading the session, sharing her knowledge and expertise in a calm down to earth approach.

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  10. Trudi

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas get together with friends, love this place. Lovely setting, great atmosphere, food and drinks excellent, staff as ever very friendly and professional, cannot think of anything to fault. Will keep coming back, would not hesitate to recommend.

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Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6373 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 14:45–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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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