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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7
4.7
6416 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 45 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • Street Food Express - Tacos

    £29.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Jan 2025 only
    Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street food dish that can take you to the streets of Bangkok or Mumbai and back, prepared at your very own individual workstation. This workshop looks at the pre Spanish invasion Mexican street food: taco’s. Made with either corn or flour tortillas and a multitude of fillings, this taco workshop will delight your taste buds with a spicy tingle and citrus burst. Learn to make the classic corn tortilla and traditional Mexican fillings for a sure fire lunch time treat.
    Street Food Express - Tacos photo

What 6,416 people are saying

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

NoiseEnergetic

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.
6,416 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. Rebecca

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  4. Charlotte

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  5. Anita

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  6. Imran

    Yorkshire

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  7. kim

    VIP

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for restaurant week food was excellent particularly the starter sharing board …great value for money.

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  8. Anne

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening . The food is always delicious We started with soup which was beautiful followed by the fish. The food at Black Friars is always very fresh using great ingredients which are in season. The staff are always friendly and attentive.

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  9. Veda

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place to eat. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food.

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  10. NEIL

    Newcastle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The historic ambience this restaurant offers in the heart of the city is worth a visit alone , please take some time to soak it in and perhaps look at its history online . And then the food ! What a wonderful experience the staff are impeccable , the food is passionately prepared and if of the highest quality and the surroundings simply are sumptuous and steeped in history. The chefs and staff are clearly so passionate about providing the visitor with an exceptional experience and boy did the reach their goal.

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6416 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

Select a time

Booked 45 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
  • 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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