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 09
Sep
- 2026 -
Wines of Western Australia
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
In this special masterclass Leah Newman will lead us through a tasting of fine wines from Western Australia.
£40.00
Fri 11
Sep
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
A fun and educational evening of wine discovery by the end of which you'll be tasting like a Pro!
£35.00
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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.
£925.00
Fri 18
Sep
- 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 25
Sep
- 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 26
Sep
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
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Sun 27
Sep
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£225.00
Fri 02
Oct
- 2026 -
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 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
Fri 09
Oct
- 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
Fri 16
Oct
- 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 23
Oct
- 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 06
Nov
- 2026 -
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
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Wed 11
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£35.00
Fri 13
Nov
- 2026 -
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
Fri 20
Nov
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
A fun and educational evening of wine discovery by the end of which you'll be tasting like a Pro!
£35.00
Sat 21
Nov
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Wed 25
Nov
- 2026 -
Best of Beaujolais and Beyond…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Taste this year’s recently released Nouveau alongside the very best Beaujolais Crus and Gamay from around the world. Join us to raise a glass to the new vintage and discover why Beaujolais might just be the next big thing.
£40.00
Fri 27
Nov
- 2026 -
Christmas Special - A few of my favorite things 2026…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join me as I look back at my wine highlights of the past twelve months. There will be a mix of wine discoveries from my travels, press recommendations that truly delivered, and treats picked up in auction.
£40.00
Fri 04
Dec
- 2026 -
Christmas Find Your Fizz...
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Pick your best bubbles! In this fun tasting of popular sparkling wines your expert host will present six carefully curated seasonal sparklers. But which one will get your vote as the festive favorite?
£45.00
Wed 09
Dec
- 2026 -
Christmas Port, Cheese and More…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
There's so much variety of style in fortified wine, so join us to find a new fortified favourite, or a surprising cheese and wine pairing... or just come and enjoy what must be the most grown-up winter warmer! Time to get in the Christmas spirit
£45.00
Fri 11
Dec
- 2026 -
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
Wed 09
Sep
- 2026 -
Wines of Western Australia
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
In this special masterclass Leah Newman will lead us through a tasting of fine wines from Western Australia.
£40.00
Fri 11
Sep
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
A fun and educational evening of wine discovery by the end of which you'll be tasting like a Pro!
£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.
£925.00
Fri 18
Sep
- 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 25
Sep
- 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 26
Sep
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Sun 27
Sep
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines inc Exam
Blackfriars Newcastle
10:00am
Get a Professional Wine Qualification in a day.
£225.00
Fri 02
Oct
- 2026 -
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 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
Fri 09
Oct
- 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
Fri 16
Oct
- 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 23
Oct
- 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 06
Nov
- 2026 -
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
Wed 11
Nov
- 2026 -
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!
£35.00
Fri 13
Nov
- 2026 -
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
Fri 20
Nov
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
A fun and educational evening of wine discovery by the end of which you'll be tasting like a Pro!
£35.00
Sat 21
Nov
- 2026 -
Saturday Wine Tasting with Lunch
Blackfriars Newcastle
11:00am
A full day of wine tasting including champagne and lunch
£95.00
Wed 25
Nov
- 2026 -
Best of Beaujolais and Beyond…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Taste this year’s recently released Nouveau alongside the very best Beaujolais Crus and Gamay from around the world. Join us to raise a glass to the new vintage and discover why Beaujolais might just be the next big thing.
£40.00
Fri 27
Nov
- 2026 -
Christmas Special - A few of my favorite things 2026…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Join me as I look back at my wine highlights of the past twelve months. There will be a mix of wine discoveries from my travels, press recommendations that truly delivered, and treats picked up in auction.
£40.00
Fri 04
Dec
- 2026 -
Christmas Find Your Fizz...
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
Pick your best bubbles! In this fun tasting of popular sparkling wines your expert host will present six carefully curated seasonal sparklers. But which one will get your vote as the festive favorite?
£45.00
Wed 09
Dec
- 2026 -
Christmas Port, Cheese and More…
Blackfriars Newcastle
7:00pm
There's so much variety of style in fortified wine, so join us to find a new fortified favourite, or a surprising cheese and wine pairing... or just come and enjoy what must be the most grown-up winter warmer! Time to get in the Christmas spirit
£45.00
Fri 11
Dec
- 2026 -
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
