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!
Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms average £550 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 December 2025:
| From £220 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
You'll find restaurants with private rooms 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £225 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 75 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Newcastle, available to book on Tagvenue:
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.
Page last updated in December 2025
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