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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6389 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
22:00
Booked 97 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

  • Cocktails & Canapés

    £49.50 per person

    Prepaid

    10 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

  • Evening Cookery Club - Mexican

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Jan 2025 only
    Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and 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! EXPECT RECIPES SUCH AS: + Esquites Street Corn Salad + Pollo de Tinga (Chicken Tinga) + Queso Flameado (Mexican Flambèed Cheese) + Corn Tortillas + Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Exact recipes for this class will vary by season.
    Evening Cookery Club - Mexican photo

  • Morning Cookery Club - Mexican

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Jan 2025 only
    Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and 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! EXPECT RECIPES SUCH AS: + Esquites Street Corn Salad + Pollo de Tinga (Chicken Tinga) + Queso Flameado (Mexican Flambèed Cheese) + Corn Tortillas + Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Exact recipes for this class will vary by season.
    Morning Cookery Club - Mexican photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,389 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 offers an "amazing" dining experience with excellent food quality, attentive service, and a beautiful medieval setting. Guests praise the "intimate, fine-dining experience" and the well-paired wines. Despite a few inconsistencies in service, the restaurant remains highly recommended for "special occasions" due to its "outstanding" food and atmosphere.

6,389 Reviews

  1. Phil

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and really good VFM portions. Only tiny niggle was the chocolate sauce with the tiramisu was barely chocolate-y. Drinks overpriced but that's how it is everywhere these days. Attentive and knowledgeable servers, without being pushy. Very nice experience on my wife's birthday.

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  2. Julia

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Sunday lunch in a lovely building. Roast sirloin was perfectly cooked with plenty of trimmings with sticky toffee pudding to follow! Would definitely recommend!

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  3. Inga

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous food, service and surroundings. Brilliant with dietary requirements.

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  4. Lois

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Chef was unable to cook a medium rare steak. First steak came out medium well, plucked up the courage to let the staff know the steak was overdone. Second steak came out, had been seared on the outside and was still blue on the inside; so for my steak main, I ate chips and peppercorn sauce because I simply could not bring myself to send the steak back for a 2nd time. We ordered 1 £17 scallop and crab starter, expecting a good sized portion, we were disappointed when 3 scallops and a crab/lemon puree arrived at the table. The waiting staff were very friendly and apologetic regarding the incorrectly cooked steak, however we were still presented with a £108 bill at the end of our mains, despite not eating one of them. We had been given a £100 gift voucher for Christmas - we were really looking forward to going, as the restaurant advertises it was won food awards! Unfortunately, we didn’t experience the award winning food I’m afraid. Overall a very expensive meal for what it was - was extremely disappointing, and the Saturday night vibe was so squished we didn’t bother staying for pudding and went straight back home instead of enjoying the venue. Also take a coat, or a jacket to wear inside, especially if you’re sat next to the single glazed windows, with no heating. Was a little brisk to say the least, despite the electric heaters. Only positive for me was the friendly waitress who couldn’t have apologised enough as she cleared out table and said goodbye to us.

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  5. Ronnie

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best dining experience in Newcastle. This is a gem of a place which is a must for dining. There is a set menu for those on a budget which is outstanding quality and choice. Or if you are in the mood for more the a la carte is a great option. The selection of dishes are seasonally based and cater for all diets - you will not be disappointed. Service and ambience are a delight and as soon as you walk in you are made to feel welcome and important. We are not from Newcastle but every time we visit (this is now our third dining experience) we make a point of going here and will definitely return.

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  6. Sara

    Newcastle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Small table in a bad spot, uncomfortable setting. Table full of forks and menus and glasses all over. Food was just ok. I liked my scallops but everything else was pretty normal pub food. We paid £130 for 2 (3 courses) and we didn’t even drink alcohol. We will not come back. Service was efficient and polite though.

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  7. Sarah

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been coming to Blackfriars for New Years Eve for many years now and both agreed the food this year was among the best we've had here. We were glad that the restaurant reverted to its usual three course menu with choices after last year's less successful (imho) tasting menu format. All our dishes were excellent but special mention must go to the scallop starter, turkey roast and trout. We were also very appreciative of the fact that the cost of the scallops was taken off our bill as an apology for a delay in serving them. This was a delay we really hadn't minded at all, but it shows the commitment to great service here.

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  8. Louise

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Requirements for table were clearly considered. Staff were attentive and polite without being overbearing. Service was quick. We ordered soup, ham hock terrine and scallops as starters. Scallops were magnificent. Yum We all had Steak Wellington which was divine. Sticky TP was ordered. All good. Sadly, due to antibiotics, I could not enjoy a glass of red but the complimentary NY Eve arrival drinks were a nice touch. Price for 3 at £180 was good. This included 2 small alcoholic drinks only. Would return and recommend.

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  9. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great location and friendly staff.

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  10. Michelle

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic attention to detail, friendly staff and excellent knowledge and procedures regarding allergens. Always enjoy going for a special occasion and even just for a treat.

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Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6389 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 97 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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