Lunch Venues for Hire in Newcastle

Booking costs of lunch venues average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Newcastle, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Mezzanine at Be At One Newcastle in Newcastle City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue is in a great location in the heart of Newcastle.’

• The Branch at Banyan Newcastle in Newcastle City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Communication was really clear when booking and really easy to pre-order.’

• Brooklyn Dining Room at Manahatta Newcastle in Newcastle City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, location and staff. My daughter had a fantastic 21st party...’

You'll find lunch venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Newcastle, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Newcastle, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Greys Room at Gaucho Newcastle on 2-6 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Paying homage to one of the city’s greats, this space is named after former Prime Minister Charles Grey.
• Viceroy at Pleased to Meet You on 41-45 High Bridge - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Pleased to Meet You is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Newcastle with a spacious, stylish interior. It offers seasonal menus, a strong gin selection, and flexible event options.
• Mezzanine at BrewDog Newcastle on Dean Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Was so good would really recommend to anyone booking for a birthday...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for lunch venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller lunch venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Newcastle, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Restaurant at Rebel - restaurant for 24 guests
  Venue said: Rebel is a stripped-back, creative space in Heaton with an industrial edge - thin exposed brick, big windows, and clean lines. It fits up to 24 people, making it ideal for small events, workshops, or shoots where you want...

• Function Room at Gosforth Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Staff, food and private room was all lovely.’

• Belford at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond - function room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Fratello's restaurant serves Italian food, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week from midday. Function rooms accommodate a range of events from training courses to conferences, fully licensed for weddings, with receptions...

Cheap lunch venues in Newcastle start from £100 hire fee per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Viceroy at Pleased to Meet You, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests seated)
  Venue said: Pleased to Meet You is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Newcastle with a spacious, stylish interior. It offers seasonal menus, a strong gin selection, and flexible event options.

• Auction Hall Bench Space at STACK Newcastle, from £15 per person (up to 48 guests seated)
  Venue said: Auction Hall is an event space within a restored Grade II listed building in Newcastle. Combining original architectural features with a contemporary atmosphere, it offers a distinctive setting for group bookings, private...

• Imperial Suite 1 at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond, from £130 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: Our Imperial Suite 1 is a flexible space that offers a variety of layouts that suit both - conferences and events.

Options range from private bars, private dining rooms to function rooms and live music venues. You’ll find Asian street food eateries like Soho Korean & Japanese, classic British restaurants like Gaucho, and vibrant, high-capacity venues like Revolución de Cuba. Many offer tailored lunch menus or private sections for events.

Booking at least 2 to 4 weeks in advance is recommended, particularly for popular city centre locations or group sizes over 30. Venues around Temple Bar and central business districts can fill quickly for weekday corporate lunches and festive periods like December.