Newcastle Experiences

History Tour of Blackfriars & Lunch
Experience a unique heritage tour and fine-dining experience at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays. Please note the tour is not running in December.
Price From: £42
What does it include?
A tour of Blackfriars3-course set lunchGlass of house wineLocal beerSoft drink
About:
Experience a unique heritage tour and fine-dining experience at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle.
Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars in Newcastle, a 13th-century former Dominican friary and is steeped in medieval history and now is home to an award-winning, fine-dining restaurant.
Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in Newcastle’s medieval past, and a stalwart of the local dining scene.
Take part in a fascinating 45-minute guided tour of the Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument followed by a 3-course set lunch in the restaurant, with wine and coffee.
Useful information
After buying your ticket(s), please email 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.This provider is part of Everybody Welcome Initiative offering inclusive experiences to their customers. Find out more here.
Blackfriars is owned by award-winning restaurateur Andy Hook who also runs Dobson & Parnell on Newcastle Quayside and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.
Price From: £42
What does it include?
A tour of Blackfriars3-course set lunchGlass of house wineLocal beerSoft drink
About:
Experience a unique heritage tour and fine-dining experience at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle.
Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars in Newcastle, a 13th-century former Dominican friary and is steeped in medieval history and now is home to an award-winning, fine-dining restaurant.
Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in Newcastle’s medieval past, and a stalwart of the local dining scene.
Take part in a fascinating 45-minute guided tour of the Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument followed by a 3-course set lunch in the restaurant, with wine and coffee.
Useful information
After buying your ticket(s), please email 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.This provider is part of Everybody Welcome Initiative offering inclusive experiences to their customers. Find out more here.
Blackfriars is owned by award-winning restaurateur Andy Hook who also runs Dobson & Parnell on Newcastle Quayside and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.

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