Blackfriars Newcastle: 25 Years of Food, History and Hospitality
Discover the story of Blackfriars Newcastle, from its medieval origins and 13th-century friary to its evolution into a restaurant, cookery school, brewery and heritage destination.
Blackfriars celebrates Taste of Northumberland accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Blackfriars Restaurant has been officially accredited by Taste of Northumberland, recognising our ongoing commitment to showcasing the exceptional food and drink produced across Northumberland and the wider North East. As one of the UK’s […]
Celebrating our team with a sweet local touch
At the Hooked-On Group, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to thank our team for their loyalty and hard work. That’s why we’re so excited to have partnered with Davenport’s Chocolates in Gateshead to create beautiful handmade boxes of chocolates as […]
Hooked-on Group Achieves Advanced SHINE Accreditation for Commitment to Outstanding Work Practices
We are delighted to announce that Hooked-on Group has been awarded the Advanced Award under the SHINE Scheme, the new regional standard for quality employment, which replaces the former Good Work Pledge. Launched by the North East Combined Authority, the […]
Gold winners of North East Tourism Awards 2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ve won two gold awards at the North East Tourism Awards 202.
We’re Celebrating Our Prestigious Gold Green Tourism Award!
We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Blackfriars Restaurant has been awarded the Green Tourism Gold Award! This incredible recognition celebrates our unwavering commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices and places us as a shining example of environmental stewardship […]