Blackfriars Restaurant

Considered an ancestor of traditional American soul food – think jambalaya or gumbo - Nigerian cuisine offers a bright and colourful selection of meat and vegetable dishes that tantalise your senses. Nigerians are known for their love of parties and gatherings, thus Nigerian dishes are designed to celebrate life! On this session our chef will introduce you to some authentic Nigerian ingredients and cookery techniques so you can celebrate the iconic culinary gems of Nigeria and West African cookery right at home! Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

You can enjoy homemade sandwiches and pastries, freshly made scones and cakes along with a cup of tea or glass of fizz either in our King's Suite, Cloister Garden, Parlour Bar or Restaurant. Please let us know of any dietaries or allergies upon booking. We're currently unable to accommodate a vegan afternoon tea. Available on Fridays and Saturdays between 2.45-4.00pm. Please note; Afternoon Tea may be served in our King's Suite, which is located on the first floor. If you require a more accessible table, please get in touch to let us know.

Whether it be the classic, traditional Catalonian tapas or a local Geordie twist on the popular Spanish snack, everyone seems to love those beautiful little lovingly-made mouthfuls washed down with a glass of local wine – a perfect snack for enjoying whilst propping up a bar on Barcelona’s Calle Blai. Join us at Blackfriars where you will sample a selection of wines from around the Spanish speaking world. During the two-hour tasting, led by our wine expert, you will learn how to taste wine like the experts do, sampling wines from Spain and Latin America paired with a selection of tapas from Blackfriars’ kitchen.