Private Dining
Blackfriars Restaurant
Originating back in 1239, Blackfriars has endured a long and turbulent history including spells as a hostel for King Henry III. Today, the restaurant occupies the former refectory giving rise to its reputation as the oldest dining room in the UK and as a former inner-city monastery in commercial use today it’s undeniably unique. Sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets, the kitchen produces gutsy traditional and historic British dishes accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. The main restaurant is perfect for large dining parties and seats up to 72 diners in total; the Banquet Hall has large communal tables and seats up to 50 diners whilst the Old Dormitory Rooms seat 16 diners. Blackfriars was recently awarded ‘Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer, Metro Newspaper, and Hi-Life Dining Club. It has also gained an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.
Restaurant Information
British, English
£££
Maximum Capacity: 85
British, English
£££
Maximum Capacity: 85
Private dining options
Originating back in 1239, Blackfriars has endured a long and turbulent history including spells as a hostel for King Henry III. Today, the restaurant occupies the former refectory giving rise to its reputation as the oldest dining room in the UK and as a former inner-city monastery in commercial use today it’s undeniably unique. Sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets, the kitchen produces gutsy traditional and historic British dishes accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. The main restaurant is perfect for large dining parties and seats up to 72 diners in total; the Banquet Hall has large communal tables and seats up to 50 diners whilst the Old Dormitory Rooms seat 16 diners. Blackfriars was recently awarded ‘Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer, Metro Newspaper, and Hi-Life Dining Club. It has also gained an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.
Blackfriars Banquet Hall
100 Standing
50 Seated
Blackfriars ornate medieval Banquet Hall dates back to 1239 and once provided accommodation for King Henry III. It has its own bar and satellite kitchen and seats up to 50 diners on padded oak chairs and large communal tables. There are a number of a la carte and set menu options including a Historic Menu and full Medieval Banquet Menu.
Old Dormitory Rooms
50 Standing
16 Seated
Blackfriars first floor Old Dormitory Rooms consist of a reception lounge bar plus one large meeting room which seats 16 guests on one table or 50 standing. There are a number of set menus to choose from which will be served by your personal chef and waiter/waitress for the night.
Ornate Tasting Room
30 Standing
18 Seated
Indoor
Private
Our unique Tasting Room is located above the restaurant in the original Tanners Guild meeting area, featuring their original antique 19th century seating. The tasting room caters for a range of corporate and private events including wine, beer, gin and whisky tastings and is a unique meeting space for up to 30 people and private dining for up to 18 people. If you are looking for wine tasting in Newcastle, look no further.
Ideal for private dining and corporate events
Amenities
Sound system, Your own music, Natural light, Wi-Fi
Style and decor
Rustic, Vintage
Ideal for private dining and corporate events
Cookery School Private Dine
14 Standing
14 Seated
Indoor
Private
Cookery School Private Dine
Ideal for classes and private dining
Amenities
Air conditioning, Natural light, Wi-Fi, Sound system, Your own music
Style and decor
Rustic, Intimate
Ideal for classes and private dining