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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7 (6475)
£26 to £40
British
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Reservations & Events team: 0191 261 5945
  • 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

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Blackfriars afternoon tea includes homemade sandwiches and pastries, freshly made scones and cakes along with a cup of tea/coffee. Afternoon Tea is served Friday and Saturday between 2.45-4.30pm and must be reserved and pre-paid at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact us directly if you have a voucher to use. We’re happy to offer gluten-free and vegetarian options with 48 hours’ notice. However, due to the nature of our menu, we’re unable to accommodate other dietaries, dietary requirements or substitutions. Afternoon Tea may be served in our King's Suite, which is located on the first floor. If you require a more accessible table, please get in touch to let us know.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Wine & Cheese Tasting

    £39.50 per person

    Prepaid

    May 16, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Cheese and wine tastings may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each other - and so many perfect parings. Join us for an evening of top drawer cheeses and fabulous wines all perfectly paired. Progress through from lighter to the more robust whilst discussing their merits and searching for those matches made in heaven. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival followed by 5 wine and cheese pairings. Oh, and not a pineapple stick or vol-au-vent in sight!
    Wine & Cheese Tasting Photo

  • Exploring Spain & Portugal - Wine Tasting

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 17, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    The wines of Spain and Portugal have increasingly grabbed the attention of the wine world in recent years. There is certainly a lot more to Portugal than Port! From the home of port in the Douro Valley, where there are some of the best value reds Europe has to offer, to the intriguing white wines of the cool north-west, and of course, we mustn't forget Ribetajo, Alentejo and the Algarve where wines are often interesting and complex. For many years the red wine of Rioja has ruled the roost of the Spanish wine scene - and let's not forget the Spanish white wines, such as fragrant Alberiño from Galicia with its peachy soft juiciness. Let the showdown commence!
    Exploring Spain & Portugal - Wine Tasting Photo

Private dining

Menu

Blackfriars Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,475 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Food

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Value

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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 "fantastic dining experience" in a "historic and elegant" setting. Guests rave about the "fabulous food" and "excellent service," highlighting "knowledgeable staff" and "beautiful decor." The set menus are praised for being "great value," with a variety of options catering to different dietary needs.

6,475 Reviews

  1. Hannah

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the dim sum cooking class! Emma and Chloe were great. The amount of food you get makes it well worth your money, our freezer is stuffed with gyoza.

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  2. Brian

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More than satisfied with service and quality of food in a special place at the heart of Newcastle.

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  3. Lisa

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked Tipples and Tapas event and it was amazing. I would highly recommend.

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  4. Barbara

    Yorkshire28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always, friendly accommodating staff. We were lucky to sit outside on a sunny day.

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  5. Kathryn

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, all round great experience.

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  6. Alan

    Newcastle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Blackfriars many times and it never disappoints. Beautiful food in a fantastic setting.

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  7. Ian

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous restaurant, in an historical setting. The decor is very tastefully done to match the the character and feel of the building. Front of house staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. Food was absolutely outstanding, and my wife opted for the wine pairing which was perfect with her menu choices. The set price lunchtime menu is really good value for the quality and service, and would highly recommend.

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  8. Ruth

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I attended the tapas making course. It was wonderful. The morning was so well organised. The chef who led the course was super friendly and helpful. I learnt lots of new techniques and made delicious food. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will most certainly return.

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  9. Sandra

    Newcastle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn't very warm, service was slow, pre-ordered drinks but didn't receive them until after 20 minutes when asked what we would like to drink - wasn't impressed.

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  10. Paul

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place nice food only gripe not enough meat and it was cut really thin must have been by machine not hand crave

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6475 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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.
  • Private party contact
    Reservations & Events team: 0191 261 5945
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