Join us for a festive Christmas meal in the Banquet Hall at Blackfriars Restaurant, central Newcastle. We will start with a glass of fizz on arrival at 11.30am before sitting down for a three-course lunch at noon. The venue is close to the Newcastle Cathedral where Dame Allan's annual Carol Service is planned for earlier the same day.

Tickets cost £55 which includes a three-course meal and welcome drink. After booking, please email Katherine Leonard with your menu choices and a note of any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements. 

CHRISTMAS 2023 MENU

Glass of fizz, 3 courses, mince pie, tea/coffee: £55 per person 

S T A R T E R S

Leek & potato soup VG, GF

Young goats’ cheese, candied walnut, roast beetroots, honey dressing GF, V

Ham shank & apple terrine, Mordon Blue, onion jam GF

Smoked salmon & prawn cocktail, lemon, brown bread crouton 

Home-made black pudding, crispy onions, brown sauce

Scottish scallops, cauliflower cheese purée, truffle beignet, crispy bacon GF

M A I N S

Lentil & nut roast, beetroot fondant, almond ricotta, balsamic & mushroom sauce VG, GF

Potato & truffle pan haggerty, red sauerkraut, pickled walnut, black garlic mayonnaise VG, GF

Butter-roasted breast of turkey, piggy in blanket, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, goose fat roasties GF

Herb-crusted smoked haddock, potato gratin, poached hen’s egg, dill & lemon emulsion

Rare-breed pork ballotine, cider braised chorizo, celeriac & apple remoulade, spiced lentils

Fillet of beef & mushroom Wellington, smoked baby onions, beef dipping pomme purée, mustard jus

P U D D I N G S

Sticky toffee pudding, salt butter caramel, vanilla ice cream V

Apple & almond crumble, cinnamon ice cream VG, GF

Chocolate yule log, dark chocolate mousse, clementine jelly, chocolate & orange ice cream GF

Boozy plum pavlova, chantilly cream V, GF

Figgy pudding, mince pie ice cream, brandy custard V

British cheeses, home-made chutney, grapes & biscuits 

V: vegetarian, VG: vegan, GF: gluten-free. GM soya or maize not used. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.