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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:BLACKFRIARS BEER FESTIVAL - FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday weekend as we host our annual Beer Festival! Set in the surroundings of our 13th-century medieval friary\, this is the ultimate way to kick back\, relax and enjoy some of the best local brews. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to sample beers from nine fantastic local breweries\, including our very own St Dominic’s Brewery. \nTickets include entry on the night\, branded St Dominic’s schooner filled with your choice of one of our St Dominic’s beers on arrival\, beer festival brochure and an unforgettable beer experience! Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHERE: Banquet Hall \nTIMES: Arrivals from 4pm \nCOST: £9.50 including entry\, branded St Dominic’s schooner filled with your choice of one of our St Dominic’s beers on arrival\, beer festival brochure and an unforgettable beer experience! Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/beer-festival/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Banquet Hall Dinners,Beer Tastings,Bespoke Events,Cloister Garden Events,Wine, Beer and Spirit Tastings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T152534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T104604Z
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SUMMARY:STREET FOOD EXPRESS - PAD THAI
DESCRIPTION:Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the go? Join us at Blackfriars Cookery School for more dynamic lunch with our 1-hour Express cookery classes. You will learn to make a classic street food dish that can take you to the streets of Bangkok or Mumbai and back\, prepared at your very own individual workstation. Each class focuses on a particular street food\, giving the chance to explore new and authentic ingredients in just one hour!This workshop looks at the quintessential Thai street food. Found all over Thailand\, pad Thai marries different flavours and ingredients that you may have never used before. Pad Thai is all about the preparation\, of the vegetables\, rice noodles\, spice mix and seasoning of the wok. Learn how to make an authentic perfect pad Thai in your lunch hour! \n\n\nOnce the cooking is over you can sit\, with a beer or glass of fizz\, and consume your handiwork. These courses are designed to be relaxed\, informative and fun. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 12 noon-1pm \nCOST: £35 per person which includes all your food produce\, a glass of fizz or schooner of beer or soft drink and the cooked street food dish to either eat in the cookery school or take away. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/street-food-express-pad-thai-4/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Street Food Express,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T152346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152346Z
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SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - GREEK
DESCRIPTION:Before the advent of cheap flights and package holidays\, the most we knew about Greece was its ancient origins\, empire and gods. However\, after a few decades of Greek tavernas and sunshine\, we’ve all grown to love Baklava\, Tzatziki and Kleftiko. Not sure about retsina? We’ll have a good go at making the rest!\nEXPECT RECIPES SUCH AS:\n+ Traditional Greek Favourites: Seasonal Stifado Stew/Lamb Kleftiko/Chicken or Vegetable Souvlaki\, Lemon Roast Potatoes with Honey & Feta\n+ Holiday Favourites: Sesame Pitta\, Tzatziki\, Santorini-Style Tomato Fritters\, Horiatiki (Traditional Greek Salad) \nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nSuitable for vegetarian\, vegans and gluten free dietaries. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it is showing no availability the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-greek-3/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T152243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152243Z
UID:10000654-1779300000-1779310800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - FRENCH
DESCRIPTION:France remains home to one of the world’s greatest classic cuisines with humble dishes such as French onion soup\, cassoulet\, coq au vin\, confit duck and beef bourguignon rooted in their culinary history. Food really is a way of life in France so come and ensconce yourself in an evening of gallic fancy\, enjoy a few of our own interpretations of some French classics\, and see what all the fuss is all about. \nEXPECT RECIPES LIKE:\n+ Oeufs en Meurette\n+ Salade Savoyarde\n+ Duck with Cherries\n+ Pomme Anna\n+ Puy Lentils\n+ Glazed Carrots\n+ Tarte Tatin au Poire.\nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nEvent not suitable for vegetarian\, vegan or gluten free. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it is showing no availability the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-french-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T152130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152130Z
UID:10000653-1779213600-1779224400@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - FRENCH
DESCRIPTION:France remains home to one of the world’s greatest classic cuisines with humble dishes such as French onion soup\, cassoulet\, coq au vin\, confit duck and beef bourguignon rooted in their culinary history. Food really is a way of life in France so come and ensconce yourself in an evening of gallic fancy\, enjoy a few of our own interpretations of some French classics\, and see what all the fuss is all about. \nEXPECT RECIPES LIKE:\n+ Oeufs en Meurette\n+ Salade Savoyarde\n+ Duck with Cherries\n+ Pomme Anna\n+ Puy Lentils\n+ Glazed Carrots\n+ Tarte Tatin au Poire.\nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nEvent not suitable for vegetarian\, vegan or gluten free. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it is showing no availability the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-french/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150712Z
UID:10000652-1778954400-1778961600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:RUM GOOD TIME - RUM TASTING
DESCRIPTION:RUM GOOD TIME – RUM TASTING\nRum is the most diverse and versatile of all spirits. White\, Golden\, Dark\, Spiced\, and Flavoured can all be great on their own\, poured over ice\, blended with your favourite mixer\, or shaken up in a cocktails; rum is the perfect drink for any occasion. \nWith varied production and distillation methods\, diverse ageing and cask approaches\, climate and of course blending\, every rum is different and there is definitely something for everyone. Come and enjoy something new this year. \nTIMES: 6-8pm \nCOST: £38.5 including a palate-cleansing fizz on arrival and 4 totally different rums – some neat and some with a choice of mixer plus nibbles. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \n\n\nDINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/rum-good-time-rum-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Rum Tastings,Wine, Beer and Spirit Tastings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T150559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150559Z
UID:10000651-1778923800-1778949000@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:SPANISH TAPAS
DESCRIPTION:Whether it be the classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations\, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping-up a bar in a side-street cantina whilst swigging an ice-cold Vermut! And here’s your chance to reinvent that Spanish holiday with a few Balearic creations of your own – all to enjoy as a communal gastronomic feast.\nEXPECT RECIPES SUCH AS: \n+ Tortilla Espanola\n+ Bacon-Wrapped Dates\n+ Gambas al Ajillo (Prawns in Garlic)\n+ Ensaladilla Rusa (Russian Salad)\n+ Patatas Bravas\n+ Albondigas (Lamb Meatballs)\n+ Pa Amb Tomaquet (Catalan Tomato Toasts)\n+ Croquetas (Deep-Fried Ham Croquettes)\n+ Leche Frita (Deep-Fried Custard)\n+ Churros & Hot Chocolate. \nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm \nCOST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day\, a communal lunch with wine\, regional beverage and coffee in the Cookery School\, apron and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/spanish-tapas-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekend Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251210T125508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T111232Z
UID:10000631-1778871600-1778882400@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
DESCRIPTION:Tonight is the Gala dinner being held before filming starts for the finale of TOO MANY COOKS\, with an important invited audience of which you are a member. Steve Patterson\, celebrity chef will be hosting. Is Steve the same as he is portrayed on television or is he even nastier and is £100\,000 a prize worth killing for? \nView the menu. \nWHERE: Banquet Hall \nTIMES: Arrivals 7pm \nCOST: £95 including a drink on arrival\, three sumptuous courses and coffee. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/murder-mystery-dinner/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Banquet Hall Dinners,Bespoke Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T203039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133948Z
UID:10000611-1778871600-1778871600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 7PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 7pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-7pm-sitting-15-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T202943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133953Z
UID:10000610-1778869800-1778869800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 6.30PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 6.30pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-6-30pm-sitting-15-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T150405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150405Z
UID:10000650-1778868000-1778875200@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:COME WINE WITH ME - CHEESE & WINE MATCHING
DESCRIPTION:Cheese and wine tastings may have started as a fad of the seventies but they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Why? Because cheese and wine go together so well! it seems they were just made for each other – and so many perfect parings.\nJoin us for an evening of top drawer cheeses and fabulous wines all perfectly paired. Progress through from lighter to the more robust whilst discussing their merits and searching for those matches made in heaven. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival followed by 5 wine and cheese pairings. Oh\, and not a pineapple stick or vol-au-vent in sight! \nTIMES: 6-8pm \nCOST: £43.50 including fizz on arrival and 5 samples of wine with matching cheese. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \n\nDINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/come-wine-with-me-cheese-wine-matching-4/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Wine, Beer and Spirit Tastings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T202854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133958Z
UID:10000609-1778868000-1778868000@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 6PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 6pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-6pm-sitting-15-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T150135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150135Z
UID:10000648-1778781600-1778792400@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - MEXICAN
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to take it a step further than nachos and guacamole and create this vibrant cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen? Whether it’s enchilada\, quesadillas or empanadas\, there really is a dish for everyone! Like many other cuisines\, the best traditional Mexican food will always be found in the home. Here’s your chance to do the same! \nEXPECT RECIPES SUCH AS:\n+ Esquites Street Corn Salad\n+ Pollo de Tinga (Chicken Tinga)\n+ Queso Flameado (Mexican Flambèed Cheese)\n+ Corn Tortillas\n+ Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies).\nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it is showing no availability the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-mexican/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T150025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150025Z
UID:10000647-1778695200-1778706000@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - SPANISH TAPAS
DESCRIPTION:Classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations\, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping-up a cantina bar whilst swigging an ice-cold Vermut! Here’s your chance to try your hands with a few Balearic creations of your own.\nEXPECT RECIPES LIKE:\n+ Tortilla Española (patatas)\n+ Allioli\n+ Wild Mushroom & Allioli Toasts/Toastados de Setas y Allioli\n+ Croquetas de Jamon Serrano\n+ Gambas al ajillo\n+ Marinated Baby Aubergines with pine nuts and raisins\n+ Churros. \nEvent not suitable for vegetarian or vegan. Suitable for gluten free. \nPlease note\, dishes vary by season. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6pm-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per session which includes all your food produce and meal to take home or eat in\, simple refreshments during the class and a glass of wine to enjoy with your food. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-spanish-tapas-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T145906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T145906Z
UID:10000646-1778608800-1778619600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - SPANISH TAPAS
DESCRIPTION:Classic traditional tapas or the sophisticated modern Catalan incarnations\, everyone seems to love Spanish tapas! And why not? Those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls are the perfect snack to enjoy whilst propping-up a cantina bar whilst swigging an ice-cold Vermut! Here’s your chance to try your hands with a few Balearic creations of your own.\nEXPECT RECIPES LIKE:\n+ Tortilla Española (patatas)\n+ Allioli\n+ Wild Mushroom & Allioli Toasts/Toastados de Setas y Allioli\n+ Croquetas de Jamon Serrano\n+ Gambas al ajillo\n+ Marinated Baby Aubergines with pine nuts and raisins\n+ Churros. \nEvent not suitable for vegetarian or vegan. Suitable for gluten free. \nPlease note\, dishes vary by season. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6pm-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per session which includes all your food produce and meal to take home or eat in\, simple refreshments during the class and a glass of wine to enjoy with your food. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-spanish-tapas/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20250926T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T110018Z
UID:10000591-1778526000-1778536800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SOCIAL
DESCRIPTION:HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SOCIAL \nAs an industry whose main purpose is to take care of our guests and their hospitality wants and needs\, we’re not always good at making time to take care of ourselves. \nJoin us for an evening of great food\, drink and\, more importantly\, great craic! Open to anyone in or associated with our local hospitality scene\, this will be a chance to let your hair down\, catch-up with your fellow restaurant mates\, and enjoy some great hospitality before the onslaught of summer. \nMeet in our Parlour Bar or Cloister Garden for a few pre-dinner sherbets before heading over to Blackfriars ornate Banquet Hall for some communal dining\, drinking and gossip. \nGrateful thanks to all of our sponsors who’ve helped make this possible. All profits will be donated to Mental Health Matters. \nWHERE & WHEN: Parlour Bar from 6pm (or before!)\, Banquet Hall from 7pm; taxis from… late! \nCOST: £39 meal with matching wine and coffee. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/hospitality-industry-social-newcastle/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Banquet Hall Dinners,Bespoke Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T144703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T144703Z
UID:10000645-1778405400-1778430600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHINESE COOKERY
DESCRIPTION:What makes Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine so special? Hot\, humid climates like this huge central-Chinese land-locked province call for food that is both hot and highly spiced because hot foods like red chilli stimulate the palate\, making it more sensitive to the other flavours—sweet\, sour\, bitter\, salty\, aromatic\, and fragrant. The geography and cultural differences of Szechuan are so vast\, this will be no more than an introduction but we’ll do our best with rice\, noodles\, soy\, garlic\, ginger\, star anise\, pork and shrimp. \nCome and enjoy a day of cooking before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. Each student will have their own work station\, equipment and ingredients to work with. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm \nCOST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day\, a communal lunch with wine\, regional beverage and coffee in the Cookery School\, apron and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/chinese-cookery-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekend Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T143525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T143525Z
UID:10000644-1778405400-1778430600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHINESE COOKERY
DESCRIPTION:What makes Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine so special? Hot\, humid climates like this huge central-Chinese land-locked province call for food that is both hot and highly spiced because hot foods like red chilli stimulate the palate\, making it more sensitive to the other flavours—sweet\, sour\, bitter\, salty\, aromatic\, and fragrant. The geography and cultural differences of Szechuan are so vast\, this will be no more than an introduction but we’ll do our best with rice\, noodles\, soy\, garlic\, ginger\, star anise\, pork and shrimp. \nCome and enjoy a day of cooking before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. Each student will have their own work station\, equipment and ingredients to work with. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm \nCOST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day\, a communal lunch with wine\, regional beverage and coffee in the Cookery School\, apron and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/chinese-cookery/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekend Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T143227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T143227Z
UID:10000643-1778349600-1778356800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:TAPAS AND TIPPLES TASTING
DESCRIPTION:Whether it be the classic\, traditional Catalonian tapas or a local Geordie twist on the popular Spanish snack\, everyone seems to love those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls washed down with a glass of local wine – a perfect snack for enjoying whilst propping up a bar on Barcelona’s Calle Blai.\nJoin us at Blackfriars where you will sample a selection of wines from around the Spanish speaking world. During the two-hour tasting\, led by our wine expert\, you will learn how to taste wine like the experts do\, sampling wines from Spain and Latin America paired with a selection of tapas from Blackfriars’ kitchen. \nTIMES: 6-8pm \nCOST: £43.5 including fizz on arrival and 5 samples of wine and 5 tapas. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \n\nDINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/tapas-and-tipples-tasting-4/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Wine, Beer and Spirit Tastings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T143117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T143117Z
UID:10000642-1778319000-1778344200@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:FISH & SEAFOOD MASTERCLASS
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting\, what to look for in a fresh fish and how to cook fish and seafood perfectly every time.\nEnjoy a day of fishy fun before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. Each student will have their own work station\, equipment and ingredients to work with. These courses are designed to be relaxed\, informative and fun. \nCOOKERY LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate \nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT – \n+ Filleting of Flat Fish \n+ Filleting of Round Fish \n+ Cooking with Shellfish\, Mollusks & Crustaceans (i.e.\, Mussels\, Prawns\, Squid) \n+ Classic French Seafood Preparation (ie\, Bouillabaisse\, Moules Mariniere) \n+ Exotic Fish Dishes (Bengali Fish Biriyani\, Brazilian Seafood Moqueca\, Thai Yellow Curry) \nExact recipes for this class will vary by season. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm \nCOST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day\, a communal lunch with wine and coffee in the Cookery School\, your own apron and recipes to take home. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/fish-seafood-masterclass-5/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekend Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134031Z
UID:10000608-1778266800-1778266800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 7PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 7pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-7pm-sitting-8-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134036Z
UID:10000607-1778265000-1778265000@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 6.30PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 6.30pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-6-30pm-sitting-8-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142855Z
UID:10000641-1778263200-1778270400@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:WHITE\, SPARKLING AND ROSÉ WINE TASTING
DESCRIPTION:WHITE\, SPARKLING AND ROSÉ WINE TASTING\nWe all love a glass or two of chilled Prosecco\, Zinfandel Blush and Sauvignon Blanc – especially if it’s from New Zealand. But do you just look for a cheap bottle or something really amazing? There are some spectacular varieties of these popular wines plus some other sublime white varietals around. \nHere’s your chance to try a few different white\, rosé and sparkling wines and discover what’s so special about those wines you love. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival plus 6 different wines. \nCOST: £38.50 including fizz on arrival and 6 samples of wine plus some snacks. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDINNER: You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or conditions we should know about. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! \nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/white-sparkling-and-rose-wine-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Wine, Beer and Spirit Tastings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251209T202349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134041Z
UID:10000606-1778263200-1778263200@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:CLOISTER GARDEN BBQ - 6PM SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Fridays are the new… err\, Fridays don’t you know – and we’re continuing the tradition in our Cloister Garden. We’ll be hosting a weekly BBQ most Fridays throughout the summer. Come and enjoy the afternoon sunshine over a chilled bottle of Whispering Angel Rose\, a cold beer or selection of bespoke home-made garden cocktails\, or wrap yourself up with one of our blankets\, under the heated parasols and settle in with a bottle of red in front of one of our fire pits. \nYou’ll enjoy a sharing plank of seasonal starters\, followed by a main course straight from the BBQ and rounded off with a seasonal dessert. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cloister Garden \nSITTING TIME: 6pm \nCOSTS: £37.50 for an arrival fizz\, beer or soft drink and 3 courses. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements\, conditions we should know about or any other specific requests.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bbq-6pm-sitting-8-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cloister Garden Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T141558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T104621Z
UID:10000640-1778241600-1778245200@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:STREET FOOD EXPRESS - CHINESE BAO MAKING
DESCRIPTION:Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy eating a sandwich on the go? Then why not join us at Blackfriars Cookery School and take part in an express class?\nRelax and have fun at our convivial afternoon of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. Accompanied with a St Dominic’s beer to wash it down and enough to take home to show off to family\, friends and work colleagues. Come on your own\, with family or friends. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 12 noon-1pm \nCOST: £35 per person which includes all your food produce\, a glass of fizz\, beer or soft drink and the cooked street food dish to either eat in the cookery school or take away. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/street-food-express-chinese-bao-making-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Street Food Express,Weekday Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T141428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T141428Z
UID:10000639-1778176800-1778187600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:BAO & BEER
DESCRIPTION:Relax and have fun at our convivial evening of Chinese Bao making. Our cookery school teacher will show you just how easy it is to make home-made soft pillows of steamed buns with succulent savoury fillings and luscious sweet treats. Accompanied with a couple of St Dominic’s beers to wash it down and enough to take home to show off to family\, friends and work colleagues. Come on your own\, with family or friends.\nEvent suitable for vegetarian and vegan\, not suitable for gluten free. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 for three bottles of St Dominic’s beer\, bao masterclass and about as much as you can eat. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Aprons are provided though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/bao-beer-5/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Boozy Socials,Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T141112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T141112Z
UID:10000638-1778090400-1778101200@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - JAPANESE
DESCRIPTION:Japanese cuisine offers an exciting variety of seasonal vegetables\, seafood and meats which make some of the world’s most iconic ingredients and dishes. Japanese home-cooking uses minimal intervention and just a handful ingredients\, allowing the produce at hand to speak proudly for itself. On this session\, you will explore some traditional Japanese techniques and staple ingredients which transform the ordinary into the sensational. Experience the meditation of traditional slow-braising and the quick pace of teriyaki.\nEXPECT DISHES LIKE: \n+ Kakuni (Sake Braised Pork)\n+ Yakitori (Traditional Grilled Chicken)\n+ Yakionigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)\n+ Chuka Fu (Miso Cabbage Salad)\n+ Gom-ae (Green Vegetables with Peanut Sauce).\nSuitable for vegetarian\, vegan and gluten free. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-japanese-2/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T231500
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20260127T142038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T142038Z
UID:10000710-1778012100-1778022900@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE\, PANIC AND SURVIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Venture into the shadows of Blackfriars for an unforgettable evening where centuries of rich history collide with the cinematic world of 28 Years Later\, filmed right here in Newcastle. \nBegin your experience with a zombie-themed cocktail on arrival\, followed by a three-course set dinner and coffee in our historic restaurant. Afterwards\, join our expert guide for a 45-minute tour through the dark corners of a 13th-century former Dominican friary the oldest dining room in the UK and a jewel of Newcastle’s medieval past. \nUncover tales of plague\, panic\, and survival as fiction and fact collide in a city that’s withstood it all. This is a journey through time from monastic life and medieval turbulence to modern-day chaos all set within the atmospheric walls of a Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument. \nHistory meets horror. Will you brave the night? \nWHERE: Blackfriars Restaurant \nTIMES: Arrival cocktail in the Parlour Bar at 8.15pm followed by dinner in the main restaurant at 8.30pm. History Tour after dinner at 10.30pm. \nCOST: £51pp including: Arrival cocktail\, a delicious three-course dinner\, coffee and History Tour by candle light \nDIETARY REQUIREMENT: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it shows no online availability\, the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/history-tour-by-night-plague-panic-and-survival-may/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medieval Food & Heritage Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20251217T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T140817Z
UID:10000637-1778004000-1778014800@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:EVENING COOKERY CLUB - DIM SUM
DESCRIPTION:Cantonese in origin\, dim sum are perfectly-formed bite-sized morsels of deliciousness steamed in Chinese baskets and served on small plates. A dim sum brunch might include various steamed buns filled with juicy mouthfuls of pork\, beef\, prawns or vegetables served as part of a traditional tea ceremony and finished with the ubiquitous egg tart. Come and enjoy our version of this exquisite Chinese cuisine. \nFor home cooks who want to explore something new. Our cookery classes are relaxed\, informative and fun and are specially designed by our teaching chefs to give you skills and confidence in the kitchen. \nSo enjoy an alternative night out preparing a delicious\, seasonal selection of dishes which you can eat during strategic breaks or simply take home to enjoy in front of the T.V.! All of our weeknight cookery club sessions are suitable for beginner cooks and are led by our friendly chef tutors. \nWHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School \nTIMES: 6-9pm \nCOST: £90 per person per evening which includes all your food produce\, and meal to take home and simple refreshments during the class. Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable. \nWHAT TO BRING: Aprons can be borrowed though please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. And bring your enthusiasm! \nDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking\, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. \nBLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW!\nPlease note; if it is showing no availability the event is sold out.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/evening-cookery-club-dim-sum/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cookery School,Weekday Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T055413
CREATED:20260128T115003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T162152Z
UID:10000711-1777980600-1780581600@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUMMARY:HISTORY TOUR OF BLACKFRIARS & LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars\, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins\, right up to the present day.\nDating 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. \nEnjoy 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. \nWHERE: Meet in the Parlour Bar \nTIMES: 11.30am\, Mondays & Wednesdays (subject to availability and excluding dates 23 Nov-31 December 2026). 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. \nCOST: £45.00 and includes a tour of Blackfriars and a 3-course set lunch\, 125ml glass of house wine\, local beer or soft drink and coffee.
URL:https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/event/history-tour-of-blackfriars-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Restaurant\, Blackfriars Restaurant\, Friars Street\, Newcastle\, NE1 4XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medieval Food & Heritage Tours
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