With its ornate setting and unrivalled storied past, it would be impossible for Blackfriars to not leave a lasting impression, particularly on self-confessed history buffs like myself.
The restaurant itself is situated right in the heart of Newcastle’s bustling city centre with the iconic St James’ Park and Chinatown just a stone’s throw away. The juxtaposition of the culture of a modern city brilliantly contrasts with the quaint, almost idyllic calm of Blackfriars and its surroundings.
With the Newcastle city centre venue believed to be the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK and its beautiful medieval Banquet Hall having once played host to royalty in the form of King Edward III (true story; mind-blown), I'll happily admit I was already mesmerised by this venue even before sampling its menu.
-copy-29e15046.jpeg?w=600)
