Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Very friendly and pleasant service from sky. Very helpful lovely young man

Always a great meal in Blackfriars 😊

Food was absolutely delicious and every member of staff was polite and helpful. Will be back

Took my hubby, kids & partners for Sunday lunch & we weren't disappointed. The set menu is very reasonably priced & I can't complain re portion size. Lamb is a must & the yorkshires are the best I've ever had. Will definitely return, looking forward to it already!

Consistently great food and service. Will always return.

Lovely afternoon tea. Staff attentive, changed some of the sandwiches to accommodate two of the group. Great quality food. Fabulous price and environment x

Nice historical environment but too noisy. Staff were busy in managing too many customers. The goat cheese starter was goof but the curried cod was not quite to my taste. I appreciate their effort though.

We went for lunch where only the set menu is served. Myself and my husband were both disappointed. All courses came out very quickly, too quickly in fact. All courses looked great, we felt it was style over substance. Goats cheese starter was too bland, could have done with some pickled veg to cut through the creaminess. The black pudding was too crispy and difficult to cut. The curried cod was dry and barely any curry flavour. The cheesecake also lacked flavour. Everything was okay but we just expected better from this restaurant.

Beautiful building which houses a charming restaurant excellent staff and well presented good food. Will be back soon and should have been before

What a wonderful find on our trip to Newcastle! We had never been to the beautiful 'toon' before and came across this stunning, historic building, whilst exploring, on a 2-night trip. We were so glad that we could book a table for the same evening. The food was amazing - my friend and I both had the caramelised polenta, with foraged mushrooms and baby onions. The flavours were immense and the jus was so rich. I finished with a divine pecan treacle tart and my friend said that the cheese board was one of the best she has had in a restaurant. In addition to the food and the beautiful surroundings, the staff was amazing - a big 'shout out' to Alfie Jack Shaw, who had recently been hired at the restaurant, after starting at Uni. He's a charmer, alright, so the restaurant would do well to keep him on, as he will be a great asset to an already incredible team. I could not recommend this restaurant highly enough to anyone lucky to be planning a trip to the friendliest 'toon' in the UK!

This is about the 5th time I've been to the venue and never really had anything bad to say at all so not written a review till now. Usually 5/5. Had a table for Sunday lunch at 1145, which appreciate is early, but the place was open just before this. Stood at the front desk for quite a while before anyone came to acknowledge us. Starters were amazing. Goats cheese and fishcake faultless. Sunday roast beef was simply inedible. Both my guest and I ordered the same, served pink but I chewed the first mouthful for ages and just couldn't swallow it. She said the same. Nothing to do with it being pink. Just very poor quality. No complaints at all when we asked for a swap for lamb, which was great. Guy on the next table left almost all of his beef due to the same. Hoping this isn't a typical Sunday experience. I'll be back again for their set menu but I'll stick to a Saturday now I think.

1st time eating here for Sunday lunch. Expensive so thought we would treat ourselves Starter of black pudding was delicious but the beef was fatty, stringy and cold, I did complain and they knocked it off the bill, I would have rather had a great dinner and experience. The young girl had no customer service skills , we paid and left

Had the set lunch menu today, the food was excellent, we had the fishcake and smoked mackerel pate for starters then both had the chicken and leek pot pie, best tasting pie we hve had in a long time and the kale slaw was beautiful! The service was attentive as always and we are looking forward to returning.

The food generally was nice, although my main seemed a little undercooked. The main issue I had was the price relative to the quality. For the price we paid I would have expected exceptional quality rather than just nice.

Amazing Resturant in a unique setting with outstanding food and service, I would highly recommend

Great food , friendly staff snd great ambiance . Overall good value for money.

Starter's were very good but the mains the venison was under cooked and the venison pie was salty the fillet steak was over done and the chips were raw in the middle.

Had a wonderful last minute organised date night with the hubbie and we loved it as usual. Great food. Great service. Great wine. What’s not to love!!!

Never eaten here before. Loved the atmosphere and the design of the restaurant. We were quickly shown to our table. Server was very knowledgeable and gave us time to look over our options. When it came to ordering food and drinks he ensured we had everything we wanted and offered wine pairings (we don't drink wine so declined those) checked in with us to make sure everything was OK and was very friendly throughout. Drinks we had 2 cocktails and 2 schooners. Lovely. Passion in the tunnel was yum. Food was amazing. We ate off the set menu. Goats cheese and black pudding for starter. Curried cod and chicken pot pie for main. We made sure there was room for desert too with black forest cheesecake and pecan treacle tart. First visit but absolutely won't be the last

Absolutely fabulous meal and atmosphere!! If were to completely nit pick - the bread served prior to the meal was hard and chewy But the venison and the duck dishes were absolutely incredible, we will definitely be back!!

Excellent food matched by superb service nice to have a restaurant that maintains its standards time after time.

Haddock soufflé and chicken parfait staters were full of flavour and beautifully presented. Venison haunch and Duck en croute were simply delicious, so tasty, so much flavour and, again, beautifully presented too. Chocolate opera cake was delicious, Mille-feuille with goats cheese was a change to the sweet dessert I’d normally have but really tasty and well worth trying if you like a savoury change. Service was great, made to feel very welcome and special by every member of the team. The building and courtyard make the whole thing feel that extra bit special too. Can’t rate this place highly enough and look forward to coming back again soon.

Loved it so much, I got married there! Blackfriars is a 13th-century Friary, which having housed King's and nobleman, has opened isefl as a fantastic restaurant and wedding venue. The food at Blackfriars is to die for, with the restaurant winning several national awards and the menu changing seasonally. Me and my partner loved it so much, we decided to look into getting married there, and it was amazing! The food was delicous, the staff will bend over backwards to make it memorable and to make everything goes smoothly and the location is centre of Newcastle (you wouldn't think it was when looking at it) If you want a memorable dining experience with delicous food, I highly recommend

I attended a cookery course. It was fabulous. Great ingredients, fantastic tutor who guided us through the night giving so many useful ideas. The room and facilities were perfect and it was great meeting other people. We got to eat the delicious food at the end of the session. Over all one of the best nights out I’ve had. Thanks Black friers 👍

The whole evening was fantastic! Emma was brilliant and already looking forward to our next Cookery school!

The food Is delicious and very reasonably priced. The environment is very pleasant and perfect for a very nice meal and conversation.

Always good food and service having my 65th birthday bash their next month and had my wedding their 8 years their too

Great food, great service - fantastic cake for wife’s birthday surprise! Great !! We had a wonderful dining experience at the restaurant. Everything from the service to the food was spot on. All the staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The drinks were perfectly chilled and refreshing, a great compliment to the food.

I have dined at Blackfriars for many years as the food is always fabulous as well as the venue and service.

Perfect service. Perfect food 😍😍😍

The young professional lady who looked after our table was a breath of fresh air and a genuine asset to any business who would wish to employ her. I’m sure she’s a transient student who is financing bigger plans but the work ethic, attentive service and genuine desire to deliver a fantastic front of house service to compliment the food quality are worthy of recognition. Chapeau

Lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Service was prompt which we needed as we had to head off for the newcastle game. Great value and quality house wine.

This restaurant was amazing and the food was so delicious will definitely be going back here again

Did not enjoy the meals we had. Potatoes are huge, but very dry. The Lamb was very bland etc. Everything is stacked on the plate, resulting in a lack of choice. What really grates is the so called ‘ discretionary’ service charge which is charged whether you want to pay or not. Not worth it overall.

Lovely setting for afternoon tea. The tea was well presented and enthusiastically explained by the host. We all had the vegetarian option which had a good range of sandwiches- all lovely! The tea was free flowing and staff were attentive in refilling the teapots. We didn’t manage to eat everything, but were able to take away the extras. A lovely experience and a great venue. Will visit again.

The perfect dining experience. Food was exceptional as was the service. Plenty of gluten free options, even homemade gluten free bread basket.

Lovely food. Certainly special. Busy night but good friendly service. 6 of us all had different dishes. None of them displeased.

Fantastic evening.Amazing food,unique surroundings,fantastic staff,will be back soon,highly recommend ,thank you all at Blackfriars

Great venue. Lovely people. Came for a company meeting, everything was very organized, lunch was great.

Excellent dining room. Ok food. Friendly staff but unable to handle a large party. Great to do once for the atmosphere. Wouldn't need to repeat.

Outstanding food and service in a lovely relaxed setting.

Pleasant atmosphere, very nice surroundings, very attentive service. Food tasty and the right amount.

Fabulous food and service; highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

Amazing food and staff went above and beyond as we had a surprise guest joining us that we wanted to keep secret from our other guests until they arrived.

A lovely restaurant in a great environment. The staff were very attentive and friendly.

Really great experience at Blackfriars. The afternoon tea was delicious and great value for money. This was my first time at Blackfriars and it certainly won’t be the last. The service was wonderful, attentive but not overbearing. We had a lovely relaxing afternoon in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend!

Perfect for a special occasion. I can honestly say it was the most delicious meal I have had in a long time. As a vegetarian it was lovely to have options on the menu that were as interesting as the meat/fish dishes. Service was excellent, attentive but not too much. Would definitely recommend!

An enjoyable meal. Great ambience and atmosphere. Helpful and friendly staff. food was served at a comfortable pace, not too rushed and no long waits.

Our lunch at Blackfriars was exceptionally good. We sat in the lovely courtyard , enclosed on 3 sides but the beautiful ancient building. Our server was extremely pleasant and efficient, and clearly enjoyed working there. The food and drinks, including their own lager, were delicious. As you can tell, I really loved it and cannot wait to return when we next visit our daughter at Northumbria Uni. It was a real find.

Came here for our wedding breakfast last Friday. The banquet room was beautiful but the service wasn’t great. The food was cold - both the mains and the starters. There were only 2 servers to get all of the food out (for 24 guests). I did complain to Blackfriars about our service after the event and they acknowledged they hadn’t performed to their best and refunded our service charge. Unfortunately our wedding day is not an experience we can replicate and ultimately we were disappointed.

I've lived in Newcastle almost all of my life, I've walked past this place probably hundreds of times on my way to St James's Park not knowing it was there but wow what a beautiful restaurant it is. The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly the food was nothing short of outstanding...my next visit can't come soon enough!!!

I visited to celebrate my sons birthday .The staff were warm ,friendly,professional with a can do attitude. The food was fabulous. Love the courtyard.An oasis on a sunny day. Thank you I will be back

Fantastic evening, the perfect 1st wedding anniversary meal. Recommending the pairing of wine too! Thank you 😀☺️

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this establishment and was thoroughly impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and expertly prepared dishes. The service was equally outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff. I especially appreciated the warm and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. I will definitely be returning soon.

First visit to blackfriars, a really nice venue around a secluded courtyard. Restaurant, bar and function rooms. Will be back.

Sensansional place in the heart of Newcastle. Definitely visit with a reservation in advance. 😊👍

Fabulous location lots of history and great atmosphere. Loved the food and very helpful courteous staff

Attended the Nasi Goreng cookery class. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Instructor was very friendly and took us through it step by step. Class size was small and we had everything we needed. It was nice to get to sit down afterwards and eat what we made. We'd definitely do another class, when our schedule permits.

Been to Blackfriars a few times now, and I enjoy it every single time. Fantastic service and the staff does make you feel welcome, food is consistently marvelous, and great selection of wines even by the glass.

Fabulous place for a special leisurely lunch with friends. For the 2nd time we chose to order the wine pairings which were different from what we would have selected ourselves, but perfect with our food choices. Look forward to the next time!

We visited here as part of a walking food tour. The building is beautiful with loads of history and a beautiful garden to dine in if you get good weather. We only had 1 course here but it was my favourite. Well presented and so tasty. This was whipped goats cheese with beetroot and candied walnuts, served with onion sourdough.

My recent Sunday lunch at Blackfriars Restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. Nestled in a historic building, the ambiance was both cozy and elegant, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. The meal began with a selection of freshly baked bread and creamy butter, a delightful start that hinted at the quality to come. For the main course, I opted for the traditional roast lamb, which was cooked to perfection—succulent, tender, and bursting with flavor. However, the true star of the meal was the mint sauce. Often an overlooked accompaniment, Blackfriars' version was a revelation. It struck the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, with a fresh, vibrant flavor that elevated the lamb to new heights. The mint sauce was clearly made with the freshest ingredients, adding a zesty, aromatic touch that complemented the richness of the meat beautifully. The side dishes were equally impressive. The roasted vegetables were caramelized to perfection, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Each component of the meal was thoughtfully prepared and executed with precision. Service throughout was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who made the dining experience seamless and enjoyable. In summary, Blackfriars Restaurant provided an outstanding Sunday lunch that exceeded all expectations. The highlight was undeniably the mint sauce, a simple yet transformative addition that showcased the chef's skill and attention to detail. I highly recommend this gem for anyone seeking a superb dining experience.

The whole experience was amazing. We were celebrating our anniversary and received a card on arrival from the team which was a lovely touch. I am Coeliac which was easily dealt with, warm bread and little sticks in the food stating ‘allergy’ made me feel very comfortable. The sticky toffee pudding was the nicest I’ve had! Wine list was extensive and we enjoyed our Albariño. Overall a lovely experience and can’t wait to go back!

Amazing setting in a historical medieval friary. Staff all attentive and professional. Wide range of food options - we opted for the 3 course set menu with wine pairing which was incredible. Hopefully we can get a table the next time we're in Newcastle!

Over priced for average food , tables sticky 🤢verry disappointing book for an anniversary

A fantastic experience. My guests from New Zealand were very impressed by everything that was provided for us. Staff, food and value for money were wonderful. A great example of what Newcastle has to offer. Thank you.

Always go to Blackfriars when in Newcastle. The food is always excellent with very good friendly service. The building is a beautiful setting. Had the early dining menu which has a good choice and is excellent value. Would recommend visiting.

Always love coming here. Did the restaurant week menu which was superb value for money. Food, service and atmosphere consistently excellent

Lovely relaxing evening with super food! Chef was friendly and informative.

The staff couldn't have been nicer: welcoming, accommodating and quietly efficient, and the setting was beautiful. I wouldn't say the food was marvellous. I chose from the a la carte menu and really wished I hadn't bothered. Everything tasted so salty that no particular taste stood out and the tortellini in the scallop starter were tough. The scallops themselves were perfectly cooked though.

I always love going to Blackfriars, undoubtably one of, if not, the best bistros in the North East of England. Fantastic and delicious food, great service from competent staff, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend it every time!

We had our wedding ceremony and daytime at Blackfriars this summer and I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone. Throughout the whole process Laura has been excellent, super organised and helpful whenever we had questions or anything like that. She really took a lot of stress off our plate and knowing she was only ever a quick email or phone call away was great. On the day itself the master of ceremony, Daniel, was a delight. Our day didn’t exactly go to plan, we ended up starting way later and the times getting thrown off thanks to the taxi leaving without the bride and a replacement never being sent leading to a march through Newcastle, but they handled this well and happily shuffled everything without complaint. On their part, the day was run so smoothly, food was all brought out in good time (which was delicious and we’ve had so many positive comments about the meal since, especially the vegan option), people’s wine glasses were always getting topped up (particularly the bride and groom’s by Dan), and bar service was fast. Other members of staff quietly handled little issues that came up, for example, Hayley helped one guest who’d misplaced the grooms cufflinks find them quietly. The office staff were also great, another guest commented how helpful Lauren was when they were trying to sort something. Basically, the whole venue was professional and treated us very well. If you have visited the venue at all you know how nice it is already, but the photographs we have look amazing and that’s in no small part due to the venue looking as great as it does! We didn’t have our evening at Blackfriars as we needed somewhere with a lot more capacity and the contrast between the two venues cannot be understated. The professionalism and ease of service at Blackfriars was in a different league and it became even clearer how well versed these staff are at putting on an amazing wedding. The two of us had also been here for other things, including whisky tasting, wine tasting, wreath making and some meals; how much we enjoyed those events led us to picking it as our wedding venue. I’m more than happy to recommend Blackfriars no matter if it’s for a wedding or something smaller, we’ve always had a great time there.

Best Sunday lunch of them all. Fab setting and attentive staff too

Great food and service, we loved it.

Top notch venue for a celebration, food was amazing, staff friendly and efficient, atmosphere was great. Would certainly return.

I’ve been twice for dinner and found the food quite bad (strange combinations and lacking flavour), but not sure if I’ve just been unlucky and ordered the wrong things on both occasions.

One lady server almost threw the spoon on the table while she was setting it for dessert. However, except for that, the food was great, and the service in general was fine.

What a brilliant day I had in your cookery school in the company of other students, teaching staff and professional hosts. I learned so much, gained so much confidence through hands on practice and Chefs Adrian and Rachel sharing with us so much experience, knowledge and techniques. We were all supported by a extremely professional young lady who coordinated the timings of drinks, lunches, coffees ... First class hospitality. Thank you. Brilliant staff, first class knowledge. First class team work to send me home with the thought that I can use todays learnings to do this in my own kitchen. I can't wait to return.

Amazing in all aspects! There is nothing I can think of that could improve, simply outstanding. The whole crew was very approachable and went above and beyond with explanations. You can tell that they all enjoy what they are doing. I would definitely book more course and go there for food more often!

Reunion dinner with old friends at Blackfriars, first catch up since 2018. Food was amazing, ambience was lovely, staff were friendly, professional and very accommodating when we added two extra people at short notice. We ate there in 2018 and it didn’t disappoint with the revisit. We’ll be back in 2027 😊

Great food, warm and welcoming staff especially Maria. Wonderful night out thank you

Great food as always .Love the ambience and a special shout out to the Head waiter/ maitre d' who looked after us in the lovely seating area ... thankyou

Visited here as part of a private function. Lovely venue with a lot of history. Venue was very nicely decorated and a lot of quirky furniture made for a great atmosphere. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent quality and very tasty. Drinks reasonably priced given the venue and location. Highly recommend for an intimate private function.

Attended last night as we got a voucher for Christmas last year and just forgot all about it. Can honestly say it was the NICEST meal I’ve ever had in my life. I had the chicken liver parfait as a starter, the duck breast for main, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The waiter was very knowledgeable about accompanying wines and they went perfectly with our food. All 4 of us can’t wait to come back! Thank you so much.

Absolutely excellent from start to finish. We were a party of 5, mixed friends and family for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. From the welcome drinks on the terrace in the cloister garden, to the magnificent hall were we sat for our food. The food was exceptional and served by very friendly and helpful staff. From sourcing a cushion to topping up the wine, the staff were faultless. Back of house the wheels were turning fast as they had a full restaurant an still the food we received was top notch. The ambiance was also great, with a very comfortable feel to the whole occasion, even the chairs were comfy with arms! look no further, hold a celebration there, you will not be disappointed.

Such a massive disappointment!! “A la carte”?? I had catch of the day, which was herb crusted cod with greens and new potatoes. It looked like it had been flung on the plate! Zero presentation, and really bland, the entire plate was just green with a couple of boiled potatoes. It looked a bit like a school dinner, it wasn’t cheap either, £35 for my dish alone. We were in and out within an hour and £108.00 lighter!! (Main course each and two drinks each) Real shame, would not recommend

We had a wonderful experience. Catriona is best ! Wonderful service. Very personable and informative about the are. We enjoyed our evening

We usually attend events like this because we really enjoy tasting menus, but unfortunately, this experience fell short, especially considering the price. While the wine was excellent and the presenter was knowledgeable, I was disappointed that two courses featured fortified wine, which isn't to everyone's taste. The food itself was quite basic. We had a gazpacho, a course of bread and butter, followed by a main of mackerel, which was burnt, and duck that was overly salty. Dessert was a vegan raspberry cake, which I understand appeals to some, but I found the texture of the vegan chocolate/cheesecake to be too jelly-like for my liking. Overall, I can't say I enjoyed the evening. I had informed the restaurant that it was our anniversary, but they didn't make any special gestures. For £125 per person, I expected much more.

Lovely food and service This was my second visit and it didn’t disappoint

Starter of goats cheese and honey was superb, as was the home-made lamb sausage for mains.

First visit to Blackfriars Anniversary meal. Went for the set menu. Starters good, main course chicken overcooked dry unable to cut outer edge, extremely compact. Additional greens extremely disappointing mainly peas not much else. Sausage dish bland presentation lacked wow. Coconut rice pudding desert, sparse of coconut. We absolutely loved the restaurant however the food was like average pub grub. Waitress very attentive we appreciated her. I didn’t complain as it would have ruined our 29th Anniversary.

Food was great as were the staff. Level of knowledge was good. Impressed that all the staff knew where we were up to in our meal. Been before and will come again. Thanks

Sat out in the courtyard on a warm sunny august evening. Great food and lovely cocktails. We did the Saturday happy hour £33 for 3 courses and it was outstanding. Will go again!

Fantastic Food, service level is very efficient without being overly attentive .. great choice on the menu as well as a good wine selection to accompany the food

We came to try the garden bbq for the first time. Location was great. Very calm and chilled vibes. Service had some issues but I think they were mostly unavoidable. Food was lovely, very tasty and good choices.

Super food and service but rather expensive.

We had a fabulous evening in Blackfriars’s Cookery School learning how to make cocktails and eating delicious canapés. The evening was hosted by Harry - he taught us how to make 4 different types of cocktails and gave us lots of interesting facts about the spirits we were using. I would definitely recommend this evening for any cocktail lovers and I would also recommend Blackfriars’s bar for cocktails made properly. We rounded our evening off with a table in the restaurant. The food was beautifully cooked and flavoursome - it really helped soak up all that alcohol too! Thank you to everyone at Blackfriars for making our night so enjoyable.

Fantastic quality and service would definitely recommend this place food is one of best in Newcastle

Lovely place, however the price of 0% beer was too high.

Visited for a treat lunch with my wife and sadly the experience was lacking due to firstly the time between finishing the starter and main course being brought out of around 30 minutes, which then leads the main problem of both of our main courses being cold. Such a fundamental problem where the phrase, "you had one job" seems apt. The serving staff were of course polite and we were given two glasses of prosecco as an apology, but while the gesture was appreciated, we would rather have had a trouble free dining experience at a place that supposedly prides itself in it's high quality food and service.