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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6415 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Mexican Cookery

    £160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Jan 2025 only
    Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada, quesadillas or empanadas, there really is a dish for everyone! Like many other cuisines, the best traditional Mexican food will always be found in the home. Here’s your chance to do the same and learn a wide range of Mexican staples! Each student will have their own work station, equipment and ingredients to work with.
    Mexican Cookery photo

  • Morning Cookery Club - Malaysian

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Jan 2025 only
    A lover of Thai food? Situated right next door, Malaysian cuisine is a tantalising mixture of Chinese, Thai and Muslim influences. Malaysian food is fast becoming popular in the UK with exotic, hearty favourites like Rending and Nasi Lemak. Explore a different kind of South East Asian cuisine with a host of mind-blowing Malaysian ingredients that will shake up your weeknight home cooking.
    Morning Cookery Club - Malaysian photo

  • Cocktails & Canapés

    £49.50 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Jan 2025 only
    Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together with canapés to soak it all up - what’s not to like?!
    Cocktails & Canapés photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,415 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Healthy

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • 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 is celebrated for its historic setting and "amazing food" that consistently impresses. Diners appreciate the "attentive and friendly" staff who enhance the dining experience. The restaurant offers a "superb dining experience" with a variety of menu options, including a set menu and wine pairings. Ideal for special occasions, Blackfriars stands out with its "delicious food," charming ambiance, and commitment to excellent service.

6,415 Reviews

  1. Gary

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mains excellent, desserts not so much, did not have starters.

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  2. Fiona

    County Durham

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal as always. Hearty traditional food with an element of fine dining. Always love it here. Service was excellent and as it was my husbands birthday they brought him his desert with a candle and sang happy birthday to him!

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  3. Anna

    Malta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The building is a historical one, beautifully restored and this creates a very cosy atmosphere inside. Service was excellent. They offer a wide choice of food and everything we tried was very good.

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  4. Deborah

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cookery Class was above and beyond what we expected. Will definitely be back

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went during restaraunt week The first course was lovely. It was the fish sharing platter. The beef course was well below average. The beef was dry. It was cooked as requested.pink. However, just poor. The waiter did offer an alternative. I declined as I didn't want to wait for another meal to be prepared. The food looked like it had been thrown on the plate.The Bearnaise sauce was more on the chips that the beef. Making the chips soggy. I could have done better myself. At £22.00 each, it was very disappointing. The staff were lovely. The venue was very pleasant. However, had to go out through the courtyard for the toilet. The temp outside was -2. With no heating in the loos. Yeah.shame about the experience.

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  6. Rebecca

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived to a birthday card on our table which was a lovely touch. The wait staff were all very kind and seemed to genuinely care that we had a good experience. The food was excellent as usual! I love that every detail is given a lot of attention. I'd highly recommend!

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  7. Paul

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited choice due to restaurant week.(which I was not aware of when I booked) The vegetables were sent back as they were cold - but never returned. They did take them off the bill but it effects the meal. Starter was delicious but main course (chicken) very average. Wine (Sancerre) very nice

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  8. Charlotte

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single person who we spoke to were amazing. Especially our waiter who was so polite, friendly and attentive. Our food was quick and absolutely delicious. Thank you for helping me have a lovely birthday. We will definitely be back!!

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  9. Anita

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food, couldn’t fault anything. Top quality

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  10. Imran

    Yorkshire

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue. Food was wonderful. Staff were great! Highly recommend to all

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6415 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 37 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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