Ladies lunch club - the glamorous owl Tuesday 3rd September We are delighted to welcome back local silversmith, Claire Chapman from the Glamorous Owl. She will be talking all things gemstones and jewellery, giving a demo of her most unique pieces. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Italian Wednesday 4th September As comfortingly familiar as pizza and pasta is, there is so much more to Italian cuisine with some of the very best Italian restaurants shunning the obvious for authentic regional specialities such as Ossobuco, polenta, risotto, Caponata, Gnocchi a ... SOLD OUT Read More
Gin O'Clock Thursday 5th September Gin and tonic has become the aperitif of choice in recent years. Hundreds of new distilleries are opening every year with us Brits are now drinking over 30 million litres of the stuff every year. And it seems we just can’t get enough of this de ... Read More
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 6th September 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 ... Read More
Bread Making for Beginners Saturday 7th September Proper bread should be made from just flour, water, yeast and salt - and nothing else! Our bread-making courses follow this ethos using locally-milled stone ground flours to produce wonderfully delicious and nutritious bread. On this course, you&rsqu ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - chocolate making Wednesday 11th September Create a box of beautifully decorated, decadent soft-centred chocolates! Over the course of the evening you'll be shown how to make professional-looking artisan chocolates lovingly packaged in boxes to take home. This group session give you a ta ... SOLD OUT Read More
Exploring the wine list Thursday 12th September The question: ‘Would you like to see the restaurant’s Wine List sir/madame?’ can easily strike fear into us less confident wine aficionados. And do you often stick with the same old wine in a restaurant, worried you many not enjoy ... Read More
Chef's Table Friday 13th September 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 cours ... Read More
Heritage Open Days Friday 13th September Learn the history of Blackfriars which has been in existence for more than 800 years and home to the Dominican Friars, aka Black Friars through a talk and private tour. Blackfriars is a former 13th century Dominican friary and it’s been ... Read More
Cooking for Beginners Saturday 14th September Enjoy a fun and interactive cooking session with one of our top chefs who will show you some basic and fundamental techniques including the importance of cooking at the right temperature and how to extract the maximum flavour from your food. You&rsq ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - the real greek Wednesday 18th September 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 K ... Read More
Pizza & Prosecco Thursday 19th September 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 on ... SOLD OUT Read More
Heritage open days Friday 20th September Learn the history of Blackfriars which has been in existence for more than 800 years and home to the Dominican Friars, aka Black Friars through a talk and private tour. Blackfriars is a former 13th century Dominican friary and it’s been ... Read More
Medieval Banquet Friday 20th September To mark the Autumn Vernal Equinox, 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 ... Read More
Perfect Pasta Saturday 21st September Enjoy a day of authentic Italian pasta making including beautifully stuffed ravioli and tortellini as well as a regional Italian bread and dessert, using authentic Italian ingredients, and all washed down with some outstanding Italian wine. You&rsqu ... SOLD OUT Read More
Historical tour, lunch & wine Monday 23rd - Monday 30th September 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 ... Read More
Hinnies Lunch Club Wednesday 25th September Nichola English, owner of The Wardrobe Provocateur, will be offering advice on style and colour at Hinnies Lunch Club on Wednesday 25th September. Nichola is a qualified Life Coach, Holistic Therapist, and an Award Winning Personal Style Coa ... Read More
Chilean wine dinner Wednesday 25th September Join us in our Banquet hall for an evening to remember as we taste some reds & whites from Chilean wine makers, Leyda. We will have the pleasure of welcoming Javier Letanendi, Leyda’s export manager for the UK to take us through ... Read More
Wednesday cookery club - Middle Eastern Wednesday 25th September 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 ... SOLD OUT Read More
Water of Life - Whisky Tasting Thursday 26th September 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
Cocktails & Canapes Friday 27th September 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 ... Read More
Spanish Tapas Saturday 28th September 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-up a bar in ... SOLD OUT Read More
Dr Geoff Bedford Cookery - private event Saturday 28th September This is a private event for invitees only - sorry! But for you doctors with Geoff Bedford – you are in for a day of cookery. VENUE: Blackfriars Cookery School, Blackfriars Restaurant, NE1 4XN TIME: 9:30am-4:30 ... Read More