If you’re planning a private meal in Newcastle, you’ve got solid options and not just the usual function rooms with a set menu and a shrug. Hell no! We’re talking restaurants with proper private spaces: booths you can actually hear each other in and full sections with staff assigned to your table. Want a modern space in the city centre with a solid cocktail list? Done. Prefer something with views of the Tyne or the gorgeous Quayside? That’s covered too. Some spots have rooms that feel like private lounges, others give you full sections of the restaurant so you can eat, drink, toast, repeat without interruptions. Check out our top restaurants with private rooms to dine and wine in peace!
A lot of restaurants here run on a minimum spend model. There’s generally no separate hire fee (in some cases there is a small hire fee + a minimum spend), but you commit to spending a certain amount on food and drink. It’s a good deal if you’re planning a group meal anyway. For example, venues like Manahatta Newcastle and Banyan have different rooms with different minimum spend amounts, depending on size and time of day.
Yes and it’s worth asking before you book. A private room means a fully enclosed space with its own door or partition. Semi-private usually means a sectioned-off area that’s still open to the main dining room, which can be noisy and less exclusive. If you’re booking for a speech, presentation, or a surprise party, go for fully private. Semi-private’s fine for casual meals where you don’t need privacy.
Weekday evenings are usually easier to get and sometimes cheaper, particularly for corporate dinners or quieter celebrations. Friday and Saturday nights go fast, so if you’re planning a weekend event, book at least 4–6 weeks ahead. In December? Try to book even earlier.