Top Private Hire Restaurants in Newcastle
Looking for restaurant venues in Newcastle? You’re in the right spot, and no, we’re not just talking about Grey Street’s glitz or the Quayside’s charm. This city has hosted everyone from Ant & Dec to Alan Shearer, and it knows how to throw a proper get-together. Whether you’re planning a private dinner, a birthday bash, or a team celebration over top-notch scran, we’ve got spaces to match every vibe: casual, quirky, classy, or downright unexpected. Hungry for something special? Scroll on, the best restaurant venues Newcastle has to offer are just below.
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBistro
46 guestsHotel Du Vin NewcastleNewcastle City CentreThe Bistro is a private dining area in Hotel Du Vin Newcastle's restaurant; its defining quality is a run of high-backed leather banquettes. Design: The room presents a compact French-bistro look, with polished timber floors,
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from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
60 guestsOsters by LovageNewcastleOsters by Lovage is a neighbourhood seafood restaurant whose compact dining room is centred around a bold nautical mural. Design: The interior uses pale oak surfaces, parquet flooring and simple white-painted walls for a
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from £110
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Branch
18 guestsBanyan NewcastleNewcastle City Centre#Supervenue
JJamila J.
“No interruptions during our booking and kept popping in for any drink orders etc which was really good.” -
from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
150 guestsBanyan NewcastleNewcastle City Centre#Supervenue
FFran S.
“Amazing venue for our party. The staff were great and everyone commented on how good the venue was.” -
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Restaurant
160 guestsChaophraya NewcastleNewcastle City CentreChaophraya is a contemporary Thai restaurant defined by a glamourous dining room and large windows that admit abundant natural light. Design: The interior uses a neutral palette of greys and warm metallic accents, low upholstered
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from £7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
150 guestsThe Botanist, NewcastleNewcastle City CentreFriendly cocktail bar & restaurant serving bottomless brunch, hanging kebabs, hearty roasts, live music and late night drinks in Newcastle.
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from £22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBalcony
30 guestsPrima RestaurantNewcastle City CentreThe Balcony is a private event space within an Italian restaurant, distinguished by its raised position above the main dining area. Design: Exposed stonework, warm lighting and dark timber flooring give the Balcony a rustic,
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant Area
40 guestsRed DinerChinatown, NewcastleRestaurant Area is a Dining Room in Red Diner defined by a compact, diner-style layout centred around an in-room service counter that frames the seating area.
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
35 guestsAyla @ Grey StreetNewcastle City CentreAyla @ Grey Street is a compact, contemporary Indian restaurant defined by a confident interior fit-out and street-facing windows that bring daylight into the dining room.
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Greys Room
6 guestsGaucho NewcastleNewcastle City CentreA glass-and-brass chandelier and plush jewel-toned chairs give the room a refined, restaurant-style finish. Features: The room contains a central round dining table laid with glassware, cutlery and linen and is surrounded
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from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bar Area
22 guestsGaucho NewcastleNewcastle City CentreNewcastle, the cradle of railways, shipbuilding, and electric lighting, served as inspiration for the restaurant's design. Our bar area is the perfect space for a semi-private event, presenting the opportunity for a seated
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from £22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityArch
70 guestsPrima RestaurantNewcastle City CentreArch is a private event space within Prima Restaurant, arranged as a dedicated room for organised gatherings. Its long, self-contained layout creates a defined setting away from the restaurant’s main flow.
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FAQs about Top Private Hire Restaurants in Newcastle
Booking costs of restaurant 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:
| From £22 | to £30 | per person |
| From £225 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £1452 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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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 Stephenson Lounge at Centurion Bar in Newcastle City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Central location and perfect Space for a private party.’ -
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.’
You'll find restaurant 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 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £225 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | 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:
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Auction Hall Bench Space at STACK Newcastle
on Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The venue provides in-house catering and a Greek-influenced menu with halal, vegan and gluten-free options. Paid on-site parking and a prominent bar area support evening events. -
The Greys Room at Gaucho Newcastle
on 2-6 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Greys Room is a private dining room in Gaucho Newcastle that provides an enclosed, intimate setting for private meals. Design: Deep terracotta upholstered wall panels and a dark ceiling create a low-lit, compact interior. -
Entire Venue at Ayla @ Grey Street
on 17 Grey Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ayla @ Grey Street is a contemporary Indian restaurant that pairs traditional regional dishes with less-common modern specials. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering for private bookings, allowing bespoke...
Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Newcastle, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Restaurant at Banyan Newcastle, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Great price, super helpful staff throughout and good availability.’ -
Dining area at Sanskrit Newcastle - restaurant for 35 guests
Venue said: The dining area is modernly designed with cozy lights and the walls are decorated with authentic murals and wall paintings. It contains a seating of 35 adults. -
Karaoke Room 2 at Red Diner, rated 4.8/5 - karaoke bar for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘Really friendly staff, good size room. Good sound quality.’
Cheap restaurant venues in Newcastle start from £100 hire fee per event or £130 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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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 bar-restaurant serving British comfort food from a converted shopfront with wide folding windows. Venue highlights: The ground-floor dining area opens onto the pavement through a broad shopfront, -
Imperial Suite 1 at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond, from £130 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The hotel features 119 air-conditioned guest rooms, a contemporary Italian bar and restaurant, the Terrace Bar, and conference and banqueting facilities for up to 200 people. -
Mezzanine at Slug & Lettuce, Newcastle Central, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 63 guests seated)
Venue said: Upstairs, the mezzanine level offers a more private and versatile space, ideal for a wide range of occasions. Whether you're planning a fun-filled birthday party, a stylish wedding reception, a professional corporate event,
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