About the venue
Newcastle Wine School is based in meeting rooms above Blackfriars a former Priory in the heart of the city of Newcastle.
Please note as a consequence of this historic location we regret that there is no disabled access to the meeting room.
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle NE1 4XN. An easy 5 minutes walk from Central Station or St James.
How to get there
Blackfriars Newcastle
Friars Street
NE1 4XN
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Fri 19
Sep
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Sun 21
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£195.00
Fri 26
Sep
- 2025 -
Friday Fizz - Fine Champagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moet et Chandon, Taittinger? Do you have a favourite? Taste a selection of some of the world's most famous and best loved champagnes against some lesser known but very exciting new discoveries.
£45.00
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Sat 27
Sep
- 2025 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Mon 29
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 3 - 7 Day Course inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Our WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course in Newcastle is an in-depth advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry or for the serious wine enthusiasts looking to delve deeper into the world of wine.
£850.00
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Wed 01
Oct
- 2025 -
Old Vine Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Age matters when it comes to vines and we've scoured the globe for the finest examples of Old Vine wines. You really can taste the difference!
£30.00
Fri 03
Oct
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Thu 09
Oct
- 2025 -
Exploring Scotch Whisky
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Welcome to the captivating world of Scotch whisky! This six whisky tasting serves as an introductory exploration of Scotch whisky for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
£35.00
Fri 10
Oct
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have Fun pairing 6 delicious wines with 6 different popular snacks - while using the principles of food and wine matching to find the perfect partners. At this tasting we will reveal how salty snacks bring out the best in wine.
£40.00
Wed 15
Oct
- 2025 -
Autumn Wines - Rhone Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Enjoy a selection of wines from the Rhone Valley hosted by visiting Rhone expert Linda Field. Wines of mellow fruit perfect for an autumn evening.
£30.00
Fri 17
Oct
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Sat 18
Oct
- 2025 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Thu 06
Nov
- 2025 -
Sherry and Tapas - Discover the sherry secret
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us for International Sherry Week! Start with a sherry cocktail and then enjoy six different styles of sherry, tasted side by side so that you can understand and fully appreciate the different qualities of each style.
£45.00
Fri 14
Nov
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Fri 21
Nov
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Fri 05
Dec
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have Fun pairing 6 delicious wines with 6 different popular snacks - while using the principles of food and wine matching to find the perfect partners. At this tasting we will reveal how salty snacks bring out the best in wine.
£40.00
Fri 12
Dec
- 2025 -
AWEsome Christmas Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Looking for wine recommendations this Christmas? Then join us for this special festive tasting of AWEsome wines as selected by the Association of Wine Educators. Wines for everyday drinking, new discoveries and wines for special occasions.
£35.00
Mon 02
Feb
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award 3 Day Course inc exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
The essential wine qualification
£395.00
Fri 19
Sep
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Sun 21
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£195.00
Fri 26
Sep
- 2025 -
Friday Fizz - Fine Champagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moet et Chandon, Taittinger? Do you have a favourite? Taste a selection of some of the world's most famous and best loved champagnes against some lesser known but very exciting new discoveries.
£45.00
Sat 27
Sep
- 2025 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Mon 29
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 3 - 7 Day Course inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Our WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course in Newcastle is an in-depth advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry or for the serious wine enthusiasts looking to delve deeper into the world of wine.
£850.00
Wed 01
Oct
- 2025 -
Old Vine Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Age matters when it comes to vines and we've scoured the globe for the finest examples of Old Vine wines. You really can taste the difference!
£30.00
Fri 03
Oct
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Thu 09
Oct
- 2025 -
Exploring Scotch Whisky
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Welcome to the captivating world of Scotch whisky! This six whisky tasting serves as an introductory exploration of Scotch whisky for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
£35.00
Fri 10
Oct
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have Fun pairing 6 delicious wines with 6 different popular snacks - while using the principles of food and wine matching to find the perfect partners. At this tasting we will reveal how salty snacks bring out the best in wine.
£40.00
Wed 15
Oct
- 2025 -
Autumn Wines - Rhone Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Enjoy a selection of wines from the Rhone Valley hosted by visiting Rhone expert Linda Field. Wines of mellow fruit perfect for an autumn evening.
£30.00
Fri 17
Oct
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Sat 18
Oct
- 2025 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Thu 06
Nov
- 2025 -
Sherry and Tapas - Discover the sherry secret
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us for International Sherry Week! Start with a sherry cocktail and then enjoy six different styles of sherry, tasted side by side so that you can understand and fully appreciate the different qualities of each style.
£45.00
Fri 14
Nov
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Fri 21
Nov
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Love Cheese? Love wine? Then come along to our cheese and wine matching evening and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£45.00
Fri 05
Dec
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisps
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have Fun pairing 6 delicious wines with 6 different popular snacks - while using the principles of food and wine matching to find the perfect partners. At this tasting we will reveal how salty snacks bring out the best in wine.
£40.00
Fri 12
Dec
- 2025 -
AWEsome Christmas Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Looking for wine recommendations this Christmas? Then join us for this special festive tasting of AWEsome wines as selected by the Association of Wine Educators. Wines for everyday drinking, new discoveries and wines for special occasions.
£35.00
Mon 02
Feb
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award 3 Day Course inc exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
The essential wine qualification
£395.00
