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
Upcoming events
Wed 18
May
- 2022 -
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.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 20
May
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Wed 25
May
- 2022 -
Discover Australia and New Zealand
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us and taste why Australian and New Zealand wines have earned such popularity in the UK.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 27
May
- 2022 -
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
More Info
Fri 03
Jun
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 08
Jun
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 10
Jun
- 2022 -
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?
£30.00
More Info
Wed 15
Jun
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 17
Jun
- 2022 -
Discover Gin Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered what are the differences between the various styles of Gin? If so then this is the tasting for you. Come along and learn more about this fashionable spirit with a long history in a fun, informal and relaxed evening.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 22
Jun
- 2022 -
Food and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what wine goes well with spicy food? Well this interactive workshop is for you!
£45.00
More Info
Fri 24
Jun
- 2022 -
First of the Summer Wine
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
What will you be drinking this summer? Discover our seasonal recommendations from aromatic whites, savoury roses and refreshing reds.
£30.00
More Info
Wed 29
Jun
- 2022 -
Tour de France with a Twist
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Chase down 6 exceptional wines to enjoy during the 2022 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.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 01
Jul
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 02
Jul
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info
Wed 06
Jul
- 2022 -
Exploring Alpine Wine
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The amazing Alpine landscape forces winemakers to heroic efforts. Working at altitude, in an extreme climate is uniquely challenging There are no short cuts to making wine in this part of the world. Care, pride and passion are all that matter.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 08
Jul
- 2022 -
Charcuterie and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we pair different types of charcuterie with matching wines as we explore one of our favourite food and wine pairings.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 13
Jul
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 15
Jul
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Wed 20
Jul
- 2022 -
Discover the Wines of Greece
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you experienced the diversity of Greek wines? The ancient cradle of Mediterranean wine making, Greece today is a source of distinctive, high-quality wines.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 22
Jul
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz Summer Sparkling
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Summer is made for Sparkling Wine and in this tasting you will explore a selection of sparkling wines including Rose and Champagne. Which will be your favourite?
£35.00
More Info
Wed 07
Sep
- 2022 -
Brazil - Wine and Food
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
It’s just like tasting Brazil - Taste the colours of the carnival and sample the sizzle of the samba in the wines and food of Brazil.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 16
Sep
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Sun 18
Sep
- 2022 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£175.00
More Info
Fri 23
Sep
- 2022 -
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?
£30.00
More Info
Fri 30
Sep
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Sat 01
Oct
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info
Fri 14
Oct
- 2022 -
Charcuterie and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we pair different types of charcuterie with matching wines as we explore one of our favourite food and wine pairings.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 22
Oct
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info
Fri 28
Oct
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz - Winter Sparkling
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Bring some sparkle to a cold winter evening. In this tasting you will explore a selection of sparkling wines including Champagne. Which will be your favourite winter fizz?
£35.00
More Info
Starts Wed 02
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - 4 Week Tour d'Espagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
In this four week course we look beyond the mainstream to bring you rewarding new discoveries. As the wines are being imported directly from small, artisanal bodegas in Spain, numbers are strictly limited.
£120.00
More Info
Wed 02
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - Green Spain and the Duero Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Green Spain and the Duero Valley (Galicia, Basque Country, Castilla y Leon)
Green Spain, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees. Taste cool climate Albarino, Mencia from heroic mountainside vineyards and the Basque favourite, Txakoli
£35.00
More Info
Fri 04
Nov
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
Wed 09
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Meseta
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Meseta - (Castilla y Leon , Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, Extremadura)
The heart of old Spain, home of Don Quixote.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 11
Nov
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 16
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Ebro Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Ebro Valley (Rioja, Navarra, Aragon, Catalonia)
In this tasting we follow the Ebro River from Rioja to the Mediterranean coast.
£35.00
More Info
Wed 23
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Mediterranean
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Mediterranean (Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Andalucia, Mallorca and Canary Islands)
Sunny Spain. Our wine tasting journey takes us from the French to the Portuguese border and across the seas to Mallorca and the Canary Islands.
£35.00
More Info
Fri 25
Nov
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz - Christmas Champagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moet, Taittinger etc? 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
More Info
Fri 02
Dec
- 2022 -
Winter Reds - Fine Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
As the winter nights draw in it's time to cosy up with a special selection of rich and spicy fine red wines to give you that warming glow...
£35.00
More Info

Wed 18
May
- 2022 -
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.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 20
May
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info

Wed 25
May
- 2022 -
Discover Australia and New Zealand
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us and taste why Australian and New Zealand wines have earned such popularity in the UK.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 27
May
- 2022 -
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
More Info

Fri 03
Jun
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info

Wed 08
Jun
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info

Fri 10
Jun
- 2022 -
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?
£30.00
More Info

Wed 15
Jun
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 17
Jun
- 2022 -
Discover Gin Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered what are the differences between the various styles of Gin? If so then this is the tasting for you. Come along and learn more about this fashionable spirit with a long history in a fun, informal and relaxed evening.
£35.00
More Info
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Wed 22
Jun
- 2022 -
Food and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what wine goes well with spicy food? Well this interactive workshop is for you!
£45.00
More Info

Fri 24
Jun
- 2022 -
First of the Summer Wine
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
What will you be drinking this summer? Discover our seasonal recommendations from aromatic whites, savoury roses and refreshing reds.
£30.00
More Info

Wed 29
Jun
- 2022 -
Tour de France with a Twist
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Chase down 6 exceptional wines to enjoy during the 2022 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.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 01
Jul
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 02
Jul
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info

Wed 06
Jul
- 2022 -
Exploring Alpine Wine
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The amazing Alpine landscape forces winemakers to heroic efforts. Working at altitude, in an extreme climate is uniquely challenging There are no short cuts to making wine in this part of the world. Care, pride and passion are all that matter.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 08
Jul
- 2022 -
Charcuterie and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we pair different types of charcuterie with matching wines as we explore one of our favourite food and wine pairings.
£35.00
More Info

Wed 13
Jul
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info

Fri 15
Jul
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info

Wed 20
Jul
- 2022 -
Discover the Wines of Greece
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Have you experienced the diversity of Greek wines? The ancient cradle of Mediterranean wine making, Greece today is a source of distinctive, high-quality wines.
£30.00
More Info

Fri 22
Jul
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz Summer Sparkling
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Summer is made for Sparkling Wine and in this tasting you will explore a selection of sparkling wines including Rose and Champagne. Which will be your favourite?
£35.00
More Info

Wed 07
Sep
- 2022 -
Brazil - Wine and Food
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
It’s just like tasting Brazil - Taste the colours of the carnival and sample the sizzle of the samba in the wines and food of Brazil.
£35.00
More Info

Fri 16
Sep
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info

Sun 18
Sep
- 2022 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£175.00
More Info

Fri 23
Sep
- 2022 -
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?
£30.00
More Info

Fri 30
Sep
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info
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Sat 01
Oct
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info

Fri 14
Oct
- 2022 -
Charcuterie and Wine Workshop
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join us at our Charcuterie and Wine Workshop where we pair different types of charcuterie with matching wines as we explore one of our favourite food and wine pairings.
£35.00
More Info
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Sat 22
Oct
- 2022 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£85.00
More Info

Fri 28
Oct
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz - Winter Sparkling
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Bring some sparkle to a cold winter evening. In this tasting you will explore a selection of sparkling wines including Champagne. Which will be your favourite winter fizz?
£35.00
More Info

Starts
Wed 02
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - 4 Week Tour d'Espagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
In this four week course we look beyond the mainstream to bring you rewarding new discoveries. As the wines are being imported directly from small, artisanal bodegas in Spain, numbers are strictly limited.
£120.00
More Info

Wed 02
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - Green Spain and the Duero Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Green Spain and the Duero Valley (Galicia, Basque Country, Castilla y Leon)
Green Spain, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees. Taste cool climate Albarino, Mencia from heroic mountainside vineyards and the Basque favourite, Txakoli
£35.00
More Info

Fri 04
Nov
- 2022 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Learn to taste like a Pro in just one evening.
£30.00
More Info

Wed 09
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Meseta
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Meseta - (Castilla y Leon , Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, Extremadura)
The heart of old Spain, home of Don Quixote.
£35.00
More Info

Fri 11
Nov
- 2022 -
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.
£35.00
More Info

Wed 16
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Ebro Valley
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Ebro Valley (Rioja, Navarra, Aragon, Catalonia)
In this tasting we follow the Ebro River from Rioja to the Mediterranean coast.
£35.00
More Info

Wed 23
Nov
- 2022 -
Spanish Adventures - The Mediterranean
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
The Mediterranean (Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Andalucia, Mallorca and Canary Islands)
Sunny Spain. Our wine tasting journey takes us from the French to the Portuguese border and across the seas to Mallorca and the Canary Islands.
£35.00
More Info

Fri 25
Nov
- 2022 -
Friday Fizz - Christmas Champagne
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moet, Taittinger etc? 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
More Info

Fri 02
Dec
- 2022 -
Winter Reds - Fine Wines
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
As the winter nights draw in it's time to cosy up with a special selection of rich and spicy fine red wines to give you that warming glow...
£35.00
More Info