Gin O'Clock - a tasting of local, premium gins Thursday 1st October New Gin producers seem to be springing-up all over the place. There are now over 200 between Orkney and Sheffield; Scotland being at the forefront of the current gin boom making over 70% of the UK’s gin production and helping us Brits drink ove ... Read More
Historical tour, lunch & wine Thursday 1st - Saturday 31st October We have a new and unique opportunity for you to explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day. Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays c ... Read More
Weekly Cookery Club - Just Desserts Thursday 1st October Bored with making the same dessert every time your mates come round and in need of some sweet inspiration? Come and enjoy a evening of cooking a variety of stunning fruit, chocolate and dairy-based desserts to impress your friends and family. Fo ... Read More
Beer & food matching dinner Friday 2nd October Join us for our popular annual beer and food matching extravaganza. There’s been a revolution in craft beers over the last few decades with some of the best examples brewed right here on our doorstep. What’s more, well chosen craft beer ... SOLD OUT Read More
Chef's Table Friday 2nd October Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest local and seasonal offerings we can find including canapés, amuse bouche, starter, fish course ... Read More
Artisan Bread Making Saturday 3rd October Our most popular course will help develop your bread making skills. We follow the ethos of ‘Proper Bread’ using locally-milled stone-ground flours and sourdough starters to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. Following-o ... Read More
Blackfriars lunch club - Brenda Kilgallon style Tuesday 6th October For our October lunch club we will be welcoming style icon, Brenda Kilgallon. Brenda will be giving tips and hints on 'How to create capsule wardrobe'. There will be an opportunity to be ahead of the new Autumn/Winter fashion collection ... SOLD OUT Read More
Weekly Cookery Club - The Real Greek Tuesday 6th October Before the advent of cheap flights and package holidays, the most we knew about Greece was its ancient origins, empire and gods. However, after a few decades of Greek tavernas and sunshine, we’ve all grown to love Baklava, Tzatziki and Kle ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - The Real Greek Wednesday 7th October Before the advent of cheap flights and package holidays, the most we knew about Greece was its ancient origins, empire and gods. However, after a few decades of Greek tavernas and sunshine, we’ve all grown to love Baklava, Tzatziki and ... SOLD OUT Read More
Come wine with me - An introduction to wine Thursday 8th October Join us for an evening of wine discovery with a selection of top notch wines hand-picked by our own sommelier. Learn how to decipher confusing labels as well as the wine’s appearance, secrets of the nose (aroma) and its all-important taste. ... SOLD OUT Read More
Cocktails & Canapés Friday 9th October Have some fun with a bespoke cocktail masterclass from one of our dedicated mixologists. Learn how to make three amazing cocktails from the experts and then get to drink them afterwards. You’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival together with a f ... SOLD OUT Read More
Spanish Tapas Saturday 10th October Whether it be the classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping ... Read More
Medieval Banquet Saturday 10th October Blackfriars will be hosting an authentic medieval banquet served by friars and town wenches! We are delighted to welcome you honourable dignitaries, townsfolk of Newcastle to take a step back in time for a sumptuous feast in our ornate Banquet Hall ... Read More
Seasonal dinner party cooking Sunday 11th October Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with one of our top chefs who will show you just how easy it is to plan, prepare and present a delicious, sexy looking, four course restaurant-standard meal. Spend the day preparing some amazing food wit ... Read More
Cookery Club - Middle Eastern Tuesday 13th October It seems everyone loves vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma. It’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the fastest ... Read More
Wednesday Cookery Club - Middle Eastern Wednesday 14th October It seems everyone loves vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by freshly-baked soft pita bread; as well as spicy tagines, kebabs and shawarma. It’s no wonder Middle Eastern cuisine is claimed to be the faste ... SOLD OUT Read More
Pizza & Prosecco Thursday 15th October Relax and have fun at our convivial evening pizza-making social. Our master baker will show you just how easy it is to make blisteringly good home-made sourdough pizzas full of tasty artisan toppings, both super savoury and decadently sweet. Come o ... Read More
Magnum Force - Rhone Wine Dinner Friday 16th October Here’s a unique opportunity to enjoy some fine old Rhones we’ve been collecting for you over the past decade or so. Not only are some of these wines pretty rare, they’re also mostly in even rarer magnums. Enjoy a traditional Fre ... SOLD OUT Read More
Fish & Seafood Masterclass Saturday 17th October Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting, what to look for i ... Read More
Fish & Seafood Masterclass Sunday 18th October Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting, what to look for i ... Read More
Evening Cookery club - Vietnamese Tuesday 20th October Here’s your chance to explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Vietnam has to offer understanding traditions of the cuisine rely on fresh herbs and vegetables, and complimentary textures. We will learn how to create, cook and present some o ... SOLD OUT Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Vietnamese Wednesday 21st October Here’s your chance to explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Vietnam has to offer understanding traditions of the cuisine rely on fresh herbs and vegetables, and complimentary textures. We will learn how to create, cook and present some o ... Read More
The water of life - Whisky tasting Thursday 22nd October The Water of Life’ was the name given to whisky by monks in the middle ages but this introduction to Scotland’s famous export is bang up-to-date. Enjoy a selection of whiskies from both Robert the Bruce’s homeland as well as a few c ... Read More
Chef's Table Friday 23rd October Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest local and seasonal offerings we can find including canapés, amuse bouche, starter, fish course, ... SOLD OUT Read More
Beer & Bread making day Saturday 24th October Beer and bread go hand-in-hand which makes sense given they share virtually identical chemical processes. Enjoy a full-on day of bread making using byproducts of the brewing industry to make some amazingly lovely beery bakes including beer barm ... Read More
Vegetarian & Vegan Cookery Sunday 25th October Whilst veganism might still be niche, there are almost 5 million practicing vegans in the UK today and more than twice as many vegetarians. Up to 30% of dinners eaten in the UK are totally meat-free as more people adopt meat-free days into their we ... SOLD OUT Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Ethiopian Tuesday 27th October Ethiopian cuisine is as old as it is broad - taking its cues from the whole African plain. Typically including spicy vegetable, lentil and meat dishes in the form of a spicy wat curry made using chilli powder berbere served atop of an inj ... Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th October For all 7 to 10 years olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. They’ll be shown some ... Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Tuesday 27th October For all 7 to 10 years olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. They’ll be shown some ... Read More
Little Monks Cookery Club Wednesday 28th October For all 7 to 10 years olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food. These popular sessions are all about allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun and giving them some confidence in the kitchen. They’ll be shown some ... Read More
Evening Cookery Club - Ethiopian Wednesday 28th October Ethiopian cuisine is as old as it is broad - taking its cues from the whole African plain. Typically including spicy vegetable, lentil and meat dishes in the form of a spicy wat curry made using chilli powder berbere served atop of an inj ... SOLD OUT Read More
Hinnies lunch club Wednesday 28th October We are delighted to welcome back Martin from St Mary's Gin to bring you our October Hinnies Lunch Club. St. Mary's Premium Gin has its heritage firmly rooted in the tides and times of the northeast coast, batch distilled in the heart of ... SOLD OUT Read More
Come wine with me - Cheese & wine matching Thursday 29th October Cheese and wine nights may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each other - and so many perfect ... SOLD OUT Read More
Smart Cookies Cookery club Thursday 29th - Friday 30th October For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and re ... SOLD OUT Read More
Smart Cookies Cookery club Thursday 29th October For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and re ... Read More
Smart Cookies Cookery club Friday 30th October For the slightly more confident 11-15 year old ‘Smart Cookies’ fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting to get their teeth stuck into something a little more challenging! These sessions are all about building on from the basics and re ... SOLD OUT Read More
Chinese Crackers - Dim Sum Saturday 31st October Cantonese in origin, dim sum are perfectly-formed bite-sized morsels of deliciousness steamed in Chinese baskets and served on small plates. A dim sum brunch might include various steamed buns filled with juicy mouthfuls of pork, beef, pr ... SOLD OUT Read More