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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7
4.7
6457 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 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

  • Location
    Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Wardale

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    You can enjoy homemade sandwiches and pastries, freshly made scones and cakes along with a cup of tea or glass of fizz either in our King's Suite, Cloister Garden, Parlour Bar or Restaurant. Please let us know of any dietaries or allergies upon booking. We're currently unable to accommodate a vegan afternoon tea. Available on Fridays and Saturdays between 2.45-4.00pm. Please note; 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

  • Curry & Spice

    £160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Mar 2025 only
    09:30
    Curry comes from the Tamil word ‘kari’ meaning spicy sauce for rice. Ginger, garlic and turmeric have been found to have been combined for a sauce as far back as 4,000 years ago. Today, whether in Asia, India, Africa, The Americas or the Caribbean, it seems the whole world wants to spice-up their food and create their own curry! Now here’s a chance to create your own! We will look at and make dishes that include spices from around the world as well as making two or three curries from countries you may not have realized make curry.
    Curry & Spice photo

  • Gin O' Clock - Gin Tasting Masterclass

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Mar 2025 only
    18:00
    Join us for a gin tasting masterclass and learn a little bit more about the history and sensory profiles of some of the best gins around the world. Gin and tonic has become the aperitif of choice in recent years. Hundreds of new distilleries are opening every year with us Brits are now drinking over 30 million litres of the stuff every year. And it seems we just can’t get enough of this delightful juniper flavoured spirit. So why not join us for a gin masterclass and learn a little bit more about your favourite tipple!
    Gin O' Clock - Gin Tasting Masterclass photo

Private dining

Menu

Blackfriars Restaurant's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,457 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackfriars Restaurant, a historical gem in Newcastle, consistently delivers "fantastic food" and "amazing service" in a stunning medieval setting. Known for its "excellent value," the restaurant offers a "varied menu" with quality ingredients and delightful wine pairings. Guests frequently highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

6,456 Reviews

  1. ELAINE

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal with helpful attentive staff. Lovely surroundings.

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  2. Suzanne

    Norfolk/Suffolk12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an Irish Cookery course and it was excellent. The tutor Emma was superb. Course was well paced, easy to follow and we made a lot of things in the three hours. I will definitely be back for another course soon.

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  3. Julie

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal as always. The bar area was a little chilly though

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  4. MarkP

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for a Sunday Lunch to celebrate a birthday. Everything was perfect. Always enjoyed eating here but first time for a Sunday. Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle.

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  5. Anthony

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little bit on the pricey side. But you won't be disappointed. Food was a masterpiece by an obviously intuitive chef. Staff very switched on and customer focused. Well done all the team.

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  6. Lorraine

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    CHEFS TABLE!! Great experience, food was tasty and top quality. The wines were matched with the food and brilliant. Thank you

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  7. Paul

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality and service were very good. We were disappointed however, after ordering a bottle of still water we received a bottle of tap water which in which you could taste the chlorine. For this we were charged £3.50 + 10% which rather took the shine of the lunch experience.

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  8. Angela

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, quick delivery. Pleasant atmosphere

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant food and excellent service couldn’t not fault anything

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  10. Hewson

    Newcastle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants in the north east Food excellent Stunning building

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6457 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Wardale
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