Vegetable carving now on the menu! Tue 28th Jan Vegetable carving can be a very serious business. Take the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra for example - founded in 1998 and growing every year, they really know their parsnip pipes from their turnip tromb... Read More
2 for £10 cocktails are back! Mon 6th Jan Have you visited our Parlour Bar - the oldest standing bar in Newcastle? It used to be the waiting room when people visited the Black Friars in 1239! Come and enjoy 2 selected cocktails... Read More
Get hitched in 2020 Tue 31st Dec If you're looking for a wedding or civil partnership venue in 2020, then why not come along to our wedding open day on Sunday 23 February. Here's a great opportunity to view our ornate... Read More
Christmas gift ideas Fri 29th Nov Are you looking for a present for a food or drink lover? Or perhaps a gift for someone who has everything!? We have lots of ideas for Christmas presents from cookery classes, food and wine dinners,... Read More
Blackfriars is Time Out's top restaurant in Newcastle Wed 13th Nov The list of best restaurants in the UK has been announced by Time Out with Blackfriars, located in a former medieval friary, being the top place to eat in Newcastle. The EAT List by Time Out,... Read More
It's time for #Movember! Thu 31st Oct The lads at Blackfriars are barefaced and ready for Movember UK! We'd be incredibly grateful for any donations for the good cause. The charity raises money to tackle prostate cancer, testic... Read More
StreetSmart donations are back. Thu 31st Oct We’ll be donating £1 per guest to help homeless people in the North East throughout November and December. Last year we raised £2700 and we’re hoping to exceed that figure this... Read More
We're dreaming of a sustainable Christmas! Tue 8th Oct Our Santa hats have arrived! This year we've decided to give out a Santa hat to each festive diner instead of crackers. Crackers produce too much waste and we aim to be as sustainable as we can. ... Read More