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
Wed 11
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines of South Africa Masterclass
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
South Africa is one of world’s most exciting wine regions offering quality, diversity and value. This tasting will be hosted by Annette, our South Africa expert, just returned from the Cape with examples of what’s hot and what to try next...
£45.00
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Wed 22
Apr
- 2026 -
English Sparkling v Rest of the World
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
English sparkling wine is receiving rave reviews. Does it deserve the plaudits? How does it compare to other traditional method sparkling wines from across the world, including Champagne? Questions we will seek to answer in this fun master class. .
£45.00
Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
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
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Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 08
May
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Fri 15
May
- 2026 -
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 22
May
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Wed 03
Jun
- 2026 -
Around the World in 8 Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us to enjoy 8 wines that you may not have tried before but which are the new wave of the wine world.
£35.00
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
Posh v Plonk - Taste the Difference
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Can you taste the difference in three wines ranging in price from less than £10.00 to more than £20.00?
£35.00
Sun 07
Jun
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£225.00
Fri 19
Jun
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 26
Jun
- 2026 -
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
Mon 29
Jun
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award 3 Day Course inc exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
The essential wine qualification
£425.00
Fri 03
Jul
- 2026 -
Tour de France with a Twist
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Chase down 6 exceptional wines to enjoy during the 2026 Tour. Wines you can enjoy in front of the TV highlights and that reflect the iconic climbs and dramatic scenery of the Tour de France.
£35.00
Mon 14
Sep
- 2026 -
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.
£895.00
Wed 07
Oct
- 2026 -
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
Wed 11
Mar
- 2026 -
Wines of South Africa Masterclass
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
South Africa is one of world’s most exciting wine regions offering quality, diversity and value. This tasting will be hosted by Annette, our South Africa expert, just returned from the Cape with examples of what’s hot and what to try next...
£45.00
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Wed 22
Apr
- 2026 -
English Sparkling v Rest of the World
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
English sparkling wine is receiving rave reviews. Does it deserve the plaudits? How does it compare to other traditional method sparkling wines from across the world, including Champagne? Questions we will seek to answer in this fun master class. .
£45.00
Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
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 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 08
May
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£35.00
Fri 15
May
- 2026 -
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 22
May
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Wed 03
Jun
- 2026 -
Around the World in 8 Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us to enjoy 8 wines that you may not have tried before but which are the new wave of the wine world.
£35.00
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
Posh v Plonk - Taste the Difference
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Can you taste the difference in three wines ranging in price from less than £10.00 to more than £20.00?
£35.00
Sun 07
Jun
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£225.00
Fri 19
Jun
- 2026 -
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.
£50.00
Fri 26
Jun
- 2026 -
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
Mon 29
Jun
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award 3 Day Course inc exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
The essential wine qualification
£425.00
Fri 03
Jul
- 2026 -
Tour de France with a Twist
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Chase down 6 exceptional wines to enjoy during the 2026 Tour. Wines you can enjoy in front of the TV highlights and that reflect the iconic climbs and dramatic scenery of the Tour de France.
£35.00
Mon 14
Sep
- 2026 -
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.
£895.00
Wed 07
Oct
- 2026 -
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
