Blackfriars Restaurant weddings
Blackfriars Medieval Banquet Hall - Stunning wedding venue in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne
13th century venue
Champagne reception
Award-winning food
Beautifully restored Grade I Listed Building
Dedicated wedding planner
Unique medieval surroundings
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Typical Price: £5,000
Price Range: £1,500 - £6,850
Contact us to ge full details of the packages we offer
Per Person Price Range: £41 - £115
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 50
Guest Capacity (min/max): 2 / 65
Guests for sit down meal: 12 - 50
About Blackfriars Restaurant and Banquet Hall
A beautiful 13th century friary in the heart of Newcastle with heaps of character and an award winning menu. Blackfriars is approved by Newcastle City Council for marriages and civil partnerships so you can enjoy both your ceremony and reception in one place. We have dedicated wedding coordinators to help your day and take care of all your wants and needs.
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 ground floor comprises the main restaurant, a stunning self contained Banquet Hall and an ornate Parlour Bar for early arrivals and drinks receptions as well as a sheltered courtyard. On the first floor the Tasting Room is housed within one of the former guild meeting rooms, as is the state-of-the-art Cookery School and other meeting rooms. The former friary, courtyard and gardens provide the perfect picture-postcard setting for your photographs.
Blackfriars is able to accommodate most wedding formats. Just imagine the ceremony of your dreams in our ornate Banquet hall or unique Tasting Room, followed by a relaxed Champagne reception in the sheltered courtyard or historic Parlour Bar before heading back into the Banquet hall for a delicious and memorable wedding breakfast and evening party. Blackfriars really does have it all and it is the perfect venue for your big day!
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
City
Town
Additional Facilities
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator
One wedding per day
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Live music permitted
Venue Type
Pubs & Restaurants
Unique & Unusual
Castles & Palaces
Historic
Intimate Venue
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Vegan
Contact & Location
Blackfriars Restaurant and Banquet Hall
ADD LINE 1, ADD LINE 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4XN, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes - minimum spends will differ
Yes you can marry in our ornate Banquet Hall or unique Tasting Room
Not available sorry.
Yes £15 still wine £17.50 prosecco £20 champagne
We have our own dedicated catering team that can create delicious menus and cater to any dietary requirements that you or your wedding guests may need.
Depending on other bookings, normally in the morning from 9am on the day of the wedding.
Midnight
We are located in a residential area and acoustic music only is permitted.
No fireworks sorry due to our location.
Yes - bio degradable only
Yes we allow candles.
Bridal dressing suite to get ready but no accommodation.
No
Yes there are quite a few local guest accommodation sites nearby including hotels, B&Bs or AirBnB
Blackfriars benefits from a sheltered courtyard available for reception drinks throughout the day until 7pm for up to 50 guests.
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