BBC MasterChef finalist heads up or Cookery School! Wed 3rd Aug A BBC MasterChef finalist is cooking on gas with his new role as Cookery School head chef at Blackfriars. Anthony O’Shaughnessy has returned to his hometown to help thousands of peo... Read More
AA Rosette - culinary of excellence Tue 5th Jul We're delighted to announce we have been awarded an AA Rosette again for culinary excellence! Congratulations to Chris, Krystian and all the chefs at Blackfriars for this amazing achievem... Read More
Medieval-inspired meeting room is now open Mon 9th May Corporate events with a difference are on the menu at Blackfriars in Newcastle, thanks to the addition of our medieval-inspired meeting rooms. The Dormitory Meeting Rooms are steeped in histor... Read More
MEGA RAFFLE FOR UKRAINE Tue 8th Mar We're organising the mother of all raffles in aid of the UNICEF Protect Children in Ukraine appeal and the winners will be announced on 20 March!! There are some amazing prizes including: * 3-... Read More
Living with COVID Thu 24th Feb Following the government’s plan for living with Covid we would like to reassure our guests about our continued safety measures we have in place to reduce the spread of infection, whilst offe... Read More
We're AIM Secure! Thu 17th Feb We're delighted to announce we are an Aim Secure accredited member of the mia! Managed by the mia, AIM Secure recognises that Blackfriars demonstrates a professional approach to the meet... Read More
2 for £12 cocktails! Tue 4th Jan Come and enjoy 2 selected cocktails for £12 with our 2 for £12 promotion! No need to dine, just pop in for a drink! You may be tempted to dine when you see our food menus though!&nb... Read More
20 years at Blackfriars! Thu 25th Nov It’s 20 years since we opened the doors at Blackfriars! In the summer of 2001, Sam walked past the restaurant (then called Eclectic and run by the City Council) and noticed that it looked qui... Read More