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4.7
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Blackfriars Restaurant
4.7
6462 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Make a booking
2 people
29 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Charming
- Good for special occasions
- Great for fine wines
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesBritish, English
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 14:45–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
- Phone number
- 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 contactReservations & Events team: 0191 261 5945
- AreaNewcastle 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
Thai Cookery
£160.00 per person
Prepaid
29 Mar 2025 only09:30The CNN Travel World’s ’50 Best Foods’ had no less than four dishes in the Top 10 alone. Lightly prepared with strong aromatics and cutting-edge spices, these dishes are sometimes described as the ‘complicated juggling of disparate components to create a harmonious finish’. So, if you want to know your Toms from your Tams, Yams from your Pads, here’s your chance. Don’t get Thai’d up in knots, come and enjoy a day of fun before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. These courses are designed to be relaxed, informative and fun.
Evening Cookery Club - Chinese
£75.00 per person
Prepaid
1 Apr 2025 only18:00Gourmets believe Chinese to be one of the three major world cuisines - and gastronomy has been regarded as a high art in China for well over 2,000 years where food is always judged on its specific temperature and tastes - pungent, sweet, sour, bitter and salty - such that Confucius stated if food wasn’t in perfect balance, man would not eat! The geography and cultural differences of China are so vast, this will be no more than an introduction but we’ll do our best with rice, noodles, soy, garlic, ginger, pork and shrimp.
Evening Cookery Club - Mexican
£75.00 per person
Prepaid
8 Apr 2025 only18:00Everyone 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!
Private dining
What 6,462 people are saying
Blackfriars Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
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 offers an enchanting dining experience within a beautifully historic setting. Guests consistently praise the "fantastic food" and "outstanding service," highlighting the attentive staff and "lovely atmosphere." Notably, the restaurant excels in accommodating dietary needs and curating memorable cooking classes. A must-visit for exceptional cuisine and ambiance.
6,462 Reviews
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John
London14 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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George
Yorkshire1 review
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Cambridge1 review
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Inga
Newcastle3 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Helen
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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GerryB
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peter
Yorkshire5 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jayne
Birmingham1 review
5.0Dined on 21 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ken
London19 reviews
5.0Dined on 20 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Maphoo
Newcastle2 reviews
5.0Dined on 19 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6462 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
29 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
Additional information
- AreaNewcastle upon Tyne
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 14:45–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
- 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 number
- 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 contactReservations & Events team: 0191 261 5945