Blackfriars Restaurant, Medieval Banquet Hall
Friars Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4XN -
From
£1250 min spend
Up to
50 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
Welcome to Blackfriars, believed to be the oldest purpose-built dining room in the UK! Dating back to 1239, the restaurant served as the refectory for the 'Black Friars' of Newcastle. We're open for lunch and dinner and also have hundreds of events in our Banquet Hall, Cookery School, Tasting Room and Dormitory Meeting Room. Blackfriars offers an exciting range of events for private and corporate groups from 8 to larger parties of up to 50 people including; weddings, private celebrations (birthday, anniversary, christening's), authentic medieval banquets and bespoke cookery and tasting events.
Blackfriars’ ornate medieval Banquet Hall was the celebrated venue used by King Edward III to receive royal Scot, Edward Balliol, in 1334 and boasts authentic and bespoke banners, chandeliers, wall coverings, stained-glass windows, reclaimed wooden screens, large oak dining tables and matching chairs, all created by local craftsmen.
The hall, which also has its own kitchens, bar and toilet, accommodates up to 50 guests on communal tables and is the perfect venue for corporate events, networking groups, functions, wine dinners, educational visits, private parties, anniversaries and weddings. It also hosts a series of very popular medieval banquets.
Capacity & layout
Dining
up to 50
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
from £1250 minimum spend/day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Audio & visual
Projector & screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Custom policy: January- November: Card details are required to guarantee all reservations of 8-11 diners though please note you will not be charged when making your booking. Any reduction in numbers or full party cancellations within 72 hours of the time of your arrival may result in a cancellation fee of £10 per person being taken from your credit/debit card. Diners that simply fail to arrive will also be charged £10 per person or the full price of any pre-ordered meal. For private bookings and parties of 12+, we do require a £10pp deposit, which can be deducted from your bill. December: Card details are required to guarantee all reservations of 1-7 diners though please note you will not be charged when making your booking. Any reduction in numbers or full party cancellations within 72 hours of the time of your arrival may result in a cancellation fee of £10 per person being taken from your credit/debit card. Diners that simply fail to arrive will also be charged £10 per person or the full price of any pre-ordered meal. For private bookings and parties of 8+, we do require a £10pp deposit, which can be deducted from your bill. All credit card information is secure and protected online by SSL encryption, the industry standard. The deposit is to be paid at the time of confirming the reservation and is non-refundable. Provisional bookings will be held for 1 week, if booked more than a month in advance. Deposits may be held on account if a late cancellation occurs, no later than 2 weeks prior. All private events including meetings, cookery, children’s parties and tasting events require full pre-payment 1 week in advance. Please note: a 10% service charge is added to all final bills. All tips go to the front of house staff and chefs.
Location
Reviews
Bruce Macwilliam
May 2025We attended a whisky tasting as part of a stag party, and to be honest, most of us weren’t that excited going in—we’re not big whisky drinkers. But the experience completely exceeded our expectations, thanks to Dan, who led the session. Dan understood that we weren’t experts and didn’t take ourselves too seriously, so he tailored the experience perfectly for our group. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the whole event feel relaxed and fun rather than intimidating. His ability to read the room and adjust to our vibe really made the difference. Highly recommend this for any group looking for something unique and well-executed—it’s a great mix of fun, learning, and fantastic hospitality. Thanks again, Dan he’s the man.
Les avis d'un Alsacien / French's reviews
March 2025Our first meal in the city. The atmosphere was chic and relaxed yet set in a unique, picturesque, and historic location. The food was good, and the staff was friendly.
Alice Seaman
May 2025WOW, the food was so good, we originally started out planning to have two courses but couldn’t resist a third. Their homemade gluten free bread was the best bread I’ve had since being diagnosed coeliac. The staff took my allergies extremely seriously and made us feel very welcome. I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, it was mind blowing.
Qiaoyu Ma
June 2025Excellent restaurant with good service and really tasty food. The ingredients are super fresh and of such good quality. Never had a potato that sweet before. The fish was perfectly cooked.
Paul Handyside
April 2025First time trying this restaurant……boy I was not disappointed. Best Sunday lunch in the north east. Firstly the setting is lovely, fantastic outside seating area and stacks of character inside. Staff were lovely. Now the food ….. amazing. Pork belly lunch with a black pudding starter. Delicious and I would recommend to anyone. A lovely experience and I will be back again !
