Information For Blackfriars Restaurant & Banquet Hall

Blackfriars is truly unique and provides the perfect, picturesque backdrop for a beautiful wedding or civil partnership.

BOOKING & PLANNING
Planning what is often described as ‘the best day of your life’ can feel like a pretty daunting task to say the least. Breaking it down into manageable jobs always helps. The following provides a checklist of all those little things you might otherwise forget.

THE START
If you haven’t done so already, arrange a meeting with one of our experienced wedding coordinators who will be delighted to show you around Blackfriars, its ornate, medieval spaces and discuss our various formats and packages with you.
We can then look at our availability and hold a provisional date for you for up to two weeks so you can check the date with your family and friends, best man and chief bridesmaid as well as groomsmen and ushers.
You’ll also need to talk to your registrars, check their availability and book them in. You’ll then be ready to confirm your booking with us!
We’ll then need to work out all the details and timings with you so we can draw-up a contract which we’ll need signed and returned together with a non-refundable deposit to secure your big day with us - see Terms & Conditions.
Once booked you will find you have many other questions and we’re always here to help. If you do want to come in for a chat we always recommend arranging a time in advance so we know to expect you and are able to give you our undivided attention!
Your contract serves as a function sheet detailing your exact arrangements for your big day so you’ll have everything clearly set-out on paper for reference.

101 JOBS TO DO!
In the lead-up to your wedding/civil partnership, don’t forget your transport (to and from Blackfriars), a photographer/video-photographer, flowers, room decorations and button holes, music and entertainment as well as your wedding rings, suits, dresses, make-up, hair and accessories, cake, invitations, place cards, table plans, favours, and your honeymoon! And don’t forget to ensure your passport is valid and in date if you are going abroad! Then there’s travel money, insurance, new clothes and sunglasses!
Choose your Master of Ceremonies and don’t forget to book a Menu Tasting with our chef and Wine Tasting with our sommelier.

You may at this stage like to confirm your table plan, think about order of speeches (please be aware some noise occasionally carries from the upstairs tenants into the Banquet Hall below), confirm your arrival music, what music you’re going to use to walk up the ‘aisle’, play during the signing of the registers, cut the cake and for your first dance.
You might also consider buying presents for your bridesmaids and best man as well as flowers for the mothers.

THE DAY’S ALMOST HERE!
If you want one last meeting with your wedding coordinator then just let us know as we’re always here to help. And don’t worry if you have last minute changes to your guest list, dietary requirements, timings, seating arrangements and other details you might wish to amend – this is perfectly normal!
We are happy for you to start delivering flowers, favours, cake, stationery, equipment etc. a day or two before your wedding. Prior access to the Banquet Hall will depend on whether and when it’s being used beforehand though we will of course endeavour to give you as much time as possible to decorate and prepare the Hall for your big day.
Our Bridal Suite Meeting Rooms should also be booked if you need additional space for changing, storing items or just relaxing away from the crowd. We can even serve some Prosecco and canapés to ease the nerves if that helps.
Right, that’s it! If you’ve covered everything here you should be all ready to go. Good luck, best wishes, relax and enjoy!
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
On request.

Blackfriars Restaurant & Banquet Hall at a Glance

Price Range

P.O.A

Bedrooms

N/A

Type of Venue

Historic
Unique Venue
Same-Sex Weddings
Castle
City Centre

Seated Capacity

Up to 50

Reception Capacity

Up to 50

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. Just imagine the ceremony of your dreams in our ornate Banquet hall, followed by a relaxed Champagne reception in the sheltered courtyard before heading back into the Banquet hall for a delicious and memorable wedding breakfast and evening party. Established in 1239 as a Dominican friary, Blackfriars remains one of the jewels in Newcastle’s medieval crown. Whilst its horseshoe of stone buildings surround a sheltered courtyard, its peaceful and tranquil location belies its hidden location. Blackfriars are award-winning with an AA Rosette, Good Food Guide and Hardens listings, Taste of the North East winners and now one of the most recognised and reputed restaurants in Newcastle. The photo opportunities are endless! Our picturesque backdrop in the gardens or beautiful unique banquet hall and just a 5 minute drive from the picture perfect Newcastle Quayside. Pricing Category : AffordableMinimum Price : 1500Reception Capacity ( Indoor / Outdoor ) : 50Seated Dining Capacity ( Indoor or Outdoor ) : 50Bridal Suite : Changing OnlyHistoric View More

CastleCity Hotel / City VenueWedding Contact : Laura RaceNumber of People In Team : 50No of Weddings Hosted : Number of Weddings Hosted - More Than 50Location : In The CityNearest Town : Newcastle Upon TyneNearest Airport : NCL AirportNearest Motorway : A1Nearest Train Station : NCL Central Church Within Walking DistanceCheapUnique Wedding VenueAffordableUnusualClassicFormalIntimateConfetti PermittedCeremony LicenceAlcohol LicenseCorkage ChargeBartendingIn House CateringIn House Wine ListBuffet StyleSeated MealSet UpStaff ProvidedTables And Chairs ProvidedTableware ProvidedTastingsSound Systems Available Ceremony MusicReception MusicPackageFull Service PlanningOn The Day Wedding CoordinationMaster Of CeremonyPublic Liability InsuranceBridal Changing FacilitiesGrade Listed BuildingIn House Wedding CoordinatorLandscaped GardensOutdoor SpacePet FriendlyLovely GroundsRomanticRusticGarden OutdoorPub RestaurantWedding PlannersSame-Sex View Less

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