Whisky Wonderland at Blackfriars Restaurant

Name: New Adventures
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When: Saturday 6, Friday 12 December 2025, 6-8pm

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The 'Water of Life’ was the name given to whisky by monks in the middle ages but this introduction to Scotland’s famous export is bang up-to-date. Enjoy a selection of whiskies from both Robert the Bruce’s homeland as well as a few curveballs from far-flung distilleries around the world in Blackfriars Tasting Room. Learn how to decipher a label to give you a better understanding of what’s inside the bottle, the basics of how whisky is made, Scotland’s main regions, it’s fascinating history and of course why your wee dram tastes the way it does! Slàinte mhath!

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You may like to continue your evening and enjoy dinner in our restaurant following the event. You can book a table here.

Please let Blackfriars know if you have any dietary requirements.

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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.