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- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
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Blackfriars Restaurant
4.7
6448 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
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2 people
Mar 4, 2025
11:30 PM
Experiences are available.
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Great for fine wines
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesBritish, English
- Hours of operationLunch 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 number0191 261 5945
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefChris Wardale
- CateringAt 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 facilitiesBlackfriars 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 contactour Private Event Coordinator: 0191 261 5945
- NeighborhoodNewcastle upon Tyne
- Parking detailsCar park opposite
- Public transitNewcastle Central Station
- EntertainmentMedieval Banquets Roast Suckling Pygge with all the trimmings Bread-making Workshops Kids Cookery Dinner Party Cooking Lessons Food and Wine Evenings
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
Evening Cookery - Japanese
£75.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 5, 2025 only6:00 PMJapanese cuisine offers an exciting variety of seasonal vegetables, seafood and meats which make some of the world’s most iconic ingredients and dishes. Japanese home-cooking uses minimal intervention and just a handful ingredients, allowing the produce at hand to speak proudly for itself. On this session, you will explore some traditional Japanese techniques and staple ingredients which transform the ordinary into the sensational. Experience the meditation of traditional slow-braising and the quick pace of teriyaki.
Morning Cookery - Sushi
£75.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 6, 2025 only10:00 AMThe Japanese preparation of sushi dates back almost a century, originally designed as a preservation method for fresh fish. Nowadays, Japanese sushi has gone global, with sushi restaurants available in almost every major city offering traditional and modern styles of these carefully-formed rice delicacies. On this session you will be expertly guided in how to prepare your own delectable sushi at home, exploring the core techniques and tricks to forming delicious sushi and exploring today’s exciting variations.
Street food express - Chinese Noodles
£29.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 7, 2025 only12:00 PMBored 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 takes on spicy Chinese classic: Chongqing noodles. Located in one of the hottest areas of China Chongqing is renowned for its spicy food. Learn how to combine these traditional Chinese spices with egg noodles and an unctuous meat soup all topped with fried soy beans and beef.
What 6,448 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
Newcastle and Northumberland
Gluten-free-friendly
Newcastle and Northumberland
Romantic
Newcastle and Northumberland
British
Newcastle and Northumberland
Most Booked
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Best Ambiance
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Romantic
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Good for special occasions
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Vegetarian-friendly
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Most Booked
Review summary
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Blackfriars Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in a historic setting. Patrons rave about its "fantastic food" and "attentive staff." The wine pairings are highly recommended, enhancing the "wonderful ambience." Events like wine tastings and cookery classes are praised for being informative and enjoyable. A must-visit in Newcastle.
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Newcastle
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Nicola
Newcastle
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Louise
Newcastle
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Dined on February 23, 2025
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Newcastle
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Dined on February 22, 2025
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julie
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Dined on February 22, 2025
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Stephen
County Durham
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Dined on February 22, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6448 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 4, 2025
11:30 PM
Experiences are available.
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
Additional information
- NeighborhoodNewcastle upon Tyne
- Hours of operationLunch 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
- CuisinesBritish, English
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsCar park opposite
- Public transitNewcastle Central Station
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefChris Wardale
- EntertainmentMedieval Banquets Roast Suckling Pygge with all the trimmings Bread-making Workshops Kids Cookery Dinner Party Cooking Lessons Food and Wine Evenings
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Phone number0191 261 5945
- CateringAt 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 facilitiesBlackfriars 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 contactour Private Event Coordinator: 0191 261 5945