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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6398 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, 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 Club - Mexican

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 22, 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

    Jan 23, 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

    Jan 24, 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,398 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

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 Ambiance

  • 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.

6,398 Reviews

  1. Gemma

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was nothing wow but nice to have gluten free options

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  2. Thomas

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent evening with good food and excellent service . A positive and enjoyable experience.

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  3. Lindsay

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar where we opted , as usual, to have our pre-lunch drinks was very noisy- the noise being made by the staff carrying large boxes in and out as well as drinks for the restaurant. It felt more like a warehouse than a cocktail bar. The we were served the wrong gin accompaniments. They arrived with grapefruit when they were supposed to have blackberries and raspberries. We went them back and they returned with ONE blackberry and no raspberry ( none available, apparently) We demanded ( and got) a second blackberry. The staff in the bar should not make mistakes like this! Having moved into the dining room, we were handed the menu and spotted a minor but crucial difference from the menu on the NE1 voucher for Blackfriars which , happily, we had with us. The fish dish was slightly different on the Blackfriars menu and , crucially, did not have the sauteed potatoes itemised on the NE1 menu. Our waiter took away our NE1 voucher and came back with the story that NE1 had used last year's voucher in error. I asked if this meant that Blackfriars had exactly the same menu as last year except for the one dish that I was choosing. He went away and a senior manager came to the table, apologised and offered us a free portion of fries ( otherwise only available with a supplement!) This resolved the situation instantly and amicably and we proceeded to have a very nice lunch with excellent food and wine. NE1 visitors need to beware this inconsistency if they are choosing the fish dish. My wife and I are very regular Blackfriars customers- indeed one of our sons had his wedding there- and this is the first time we have been let down twice in the same visit

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  4. Amy

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great food and great service. It is a hidden gem!

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  5. Les

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant Week lunch - excellent menu choices., too many in fact, made it difficult to choose. All washed down with the on site brewed pale ale.

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  6. Sarah

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service couldn't fault anything

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  7. CHRIS

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch, lovely place. Pork belly wasn’t quite how we imagined it would be (more like a wrapped stuffing) but enjoyable meal.

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  8. Maureen

    VIP

    London

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very cosy buzzy place with a great atmosphere. Food very good, service excellent.

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  9. David

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the Middle Eastern cookery day. Emma was a brilliant teacher and we made some delicious food. Highly recommended!

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  10. Jade-Grace

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Blackfriars for a wine an and tapas tasting night.m, it was absolutely delicious. The guide talking us through all of the different wine and why they were paired with the food was excellent and very well informed, so well educated on wine and could answer every question. Plus all of the food that we had was delicious, well made and beautifully presented.

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6398 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, 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
  • 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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