Blackfriars Beer Festival 2026

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Price from: £9.50 which includes a entry, festival brochure, commemorative St Dominic’s-branded schooner together with your first beer. £1 from each ticket sale will be donated to Newcastle United Foundation who use the power of football to connect, motivate and inspire people in our region.

When:

Time: 5-10pm

About: Raise a glass and celebrate the May Bank Holiday in style at Blackfriars' annual Beer Festival, set within the atmospheric grounds of a 13th-century medieval friary. Tickets include entry on the night, branded St Dominic’s schooner filled with your choice of one of our St Dominic’s beers on arrival, beer festival brochure and an unforgettable beer experience! Places are only confirmed once paid in full and are non-refundable or transferable.

Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Blackfriars 13th-Century medieval grounds, complete with heated parasols, fire pits, festoon lighting, lush greenery, and rustic stone and wood features this is the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the best of local brewing. With all-weather level access, the space is designed for comfort, whatever the forecast. Guests can also explore the historic Medieval Banquet Hall, where a curated lineup of local brewers will be pouring their finest craft beers.

Throughout the weekend, enjoy delicious street food served fresh from the BBQ, alongside live music on both Saturday and Sunday. There will also be scheduled beer tasting events that are fun, informative and perfect for beer lovers — tickets sold separately.

Enjoy tastings from eight brilliant local breweries, including the friary’s own St Dominic’s Brewery, proudly marking its second anniversary. Founded in 2024, St Dominic’s Brewery draws inspiration from Dominican brewing heritage, where friars brewed ale as commonly as they baked bread. After the friary’s dissolution, the Brewers & Bakers Guild continued the tradition meeting in the Chapter House. Today, the story continues with house-brewed ale and daily bread from the grounds.

Business providing experience

Blackfriars Restaurant and Parlour Bar

Blackfriars is an award-winning restaurant located in a 13th-century medieval friary in the heart of Newcastle serving up some of the best Sunday lunches, Afternoon Teas and fine-dining menus in the city.

Blackfriars is owned by award-winning restaurateur Andy Hook who also runs Dobson & Parnell on Newcastle Quayside and Hinnies Restaurant in Whitley Bay.