Blackfriars Beer Festival

Name: Blackfriars Beer Festival
Start: 2025-05-23T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-25T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Friars Street, NE1 4XN Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Friars Street, NE1 4XN Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Get ready for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday weekend as we host our first-ever Beer Festival! Set in the surroundings of our 13th-century medieval friary, this is the ultimate way to kick back, relax and enjoy some of the best local brews.
Join us in our Cloister Garden, complete with heated parasols, fire pits, festoon lighting, lush greenery, rustic stone and wood features. With all-weather level access, you’ll be able to enjoy everything the festival has to offer in comfort. Or step inside our historic Medieval Banquet Hall, where local brewers will be showcasing their craft beers.
You’ll have the opportunity to sample beers from eight fantastic local breweries, including our very own St Dominic’s Brewery, as we celebrate its first anniversary!
Founded in 2024, St Dominic’s Brewery stays true to Dominican brewing traditions. In medieval times, brewing ale was as common as bread-making for the friars. After the Dissolution, when the friary was abandoned, the Brewers & Bakers Guild held their quarterly meetings in the Chapter House. Today, we continue this rich history—brewing our own ale alongside our daily bread.
Enjoy Blackfriars Street Food straight from the BBQ, sip on wine, cocktails and soft drinks from our classic bar, soak in the festival vibes with live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and bring your furry friends because our Cloister Garden is dog-friendly!
Don’t miss out on this exciting new festival! Book your tickets now and be part of history at Blackfriars Beer Festival 2025.
WHERE: Blackfriars Banquet Hall & Cloister Garden
TIMES: 5-10pm Friday, 12-10pm Saturday, 12-8pm
The ticket includes 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.