Celebrate smarter in Newcastle with minimum spend venues that maximise your budget. If you’re planning a private dinner or a large gathering, areas like Quayside, Ouseburn, Jesmond, or Heaton are home to spaces where you spend a minimum amount of money on food and drinks. Enjoy private lounges, traditional pubs, or trendy bars with flexible food and drink offers tailored to your group. With Tagvenue, you don’t have to compromise—our platform lets you browse and book venues that meet your budget without sacrificing style. Search and book today!
In Newcastle, prices of minimum spend venues average £800 minimum spend per event. 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 from October 2025:
| From £300 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £800 | hire fee per day |
You'll find minimum spend 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 (October 2025):
| Small minimum spend venues | up to 35 guests | prices average £225 minimum spend per event |
| Medium minimum spend venues | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £640 minimum spend per event |
| Large minimum spend venues | over 140 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Newcastle, available to book on Tagvenue:
Weekdays and afternoons usually have lower minimum spend requirements compared to evenings and weekends. For example, Banyan Newcastle, in the city centre, charges from £100 per session for booking on a Monday, Tuesday and Sunday afternoon and £250 to £750 per session on weekends.
Many venues allow some level of customisation, particularly if the minimum spend includes food and drinks. You can often make the menus include dietary options or arrange for a specific selection of alcohol. Remember to discuss these preferences with the venue manager when booking.
Some venues may charge extra fees for services such as staff, event setup, or equipment hire. Confirm if taxes or service charges are included in the minimum spend or billed separately.