Travel Trade

Welcome, Travel Trade Partners Blackfriars, set within the historic Dominican Friary dating back to 1239, occupies Britain’s oldest dining room the former refectory. We offer an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Newcastle, combining historic charm with award-winning cuisine. […]

Engagement and Anniversaries

If you’re looking to organise an engagement or anniversary celebration, Blackfriars offers a variety of spaces and catering options, making it the perfect venue for your next occasion. You can enjoy various options such as a private dining experience for […]

Wakes

During this challenging time of finding a suitable venue to honour the memory of your loved one, we at Blackfriars understand the stress you might be facing. With compassion in mind, we are able to assist you in arranging a […]

Birthdays

If you’re looking to organise a birthday party, Blackfriars offers a variety of spaces, catering options, and activities, making it the perfect venue for your next occasion. You can enjoy various options such as a private dining experience for up […]

The Water of Life – An introduction to Whisky tasting

Learn how to decipher a label to give you a better understanding of what’s inside the bottle, the basics of how whisky is made, Scotland’s main regions, its fascinating history and of course why your wee dram tastes the way it does!

Private Dining in Newcastle

As well as our 50-seater Medieval Banquet Hall (min 12 guests), which offers medieval banquets for corporate and private functions, we also have our ornate Cookery School dining table (seats 14) and Tasting Room (up to 18 guests). The rooms are perfect for more intimate private dining in Newcastle, with menus starting from £39.50pp. Minimum spends may apply.