Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day.

Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in Newcastle’s medieval past, and a stalwart of the local dining scene.

Enjoy a 45-minute tour of a Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument together with a 3-course set lunch in the restaurant after the tour with 125ml wine and coffee.

WHERE: Meet in the Parlour Bar

TIMES: 11.30am, Mondays & Wednesdays (subject to availability and excluding dates 25 Nov-31 December 2024). After buying your ticket(s), please email us on info@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk or phone 0191 261 5945 to check our availability. We’ll do our best to book you onto the next available tour though may need 2 or 3 days’ notice. 

COST: £40.50 and includes a tour of Blackfriars and a 3-course set lunch, 125ml glass of house wine, local beer or soft drink and coffee.