Welcome to Blackfriars, the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK dating back to 1239!
We're proud to be voted 'Taste of the North East'
Our Banquet Hall is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and receptions.  
Buy a gift voucher for a meal or event at Blackfriars which can be redeemed for up to 12 months. See our shop for gift ideas.
We have hundreds of cookery classes to choose from - see our events page for more details.
Enjoy one of our wine, beer, whisky or gin tasting evenings in our new Tasting Room.  See our events page for more details.
We offer corporate away days including wine and beer tastings and culinary challenges! See our private events page.
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Welcome to Blackfriars

Welcome to Blackfriars, believed to be the oldest purpose built dining room in the UK!

Dating back to 1239, the restaurant served as the refectory for the 'Black Friars' of Newcastle. We're open for lunch and dinner and also have hundreds of events in our Banquet Hall, Cookery School and Tasting Room

We look forward to seeing you soon!
 

 





 

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