North east tourism awards winners

Gold winners of North East Tourism Awards 2026

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news – Blackfriars Restaurant has won Gold for Taste of the North East and Blackfriars Cookery School has won Gold for Experience of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards 2026! 🏆

It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in the region’s tourism industry, surrounded by so many inspiring businesses.

These awards are a huge honour, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing team and wonderful guests who bring our restaurant and cookery school to life every day. A thank you as well to Destination North East England for this fantastic recognition.

Come along to one of our cookery events or book a table to experience it for yourself!