An open event space with wooden tables and chairs beneath a glass skylight, hanging plants and staircases at Freight Island Newcastle.

An event space with communal wooden tables, mixed seating, hanging plants, pendant lights and an exposed industrial ceiling at Freight Island Newcastle.

A rooftop terrace with wooden tables, green chairs, colorful bar stools and glass roof structures overlooking the Newcastle skyline at Freight Island Newcastle.

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A plated savory pie with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy beside a pie menu and Newcastle Brown Ale bottle at Freight Island Newcastle.

Small plates of prepared food arranged on a wooden table as hands serve and garnish the dishes at Freight Island Newcastle.

A wooden table holds plates of loaded nachos, tacos with salsa, lime wedges, and pale citrus drinks at Freight Island Newcastle.

Loaded nachos topped with melted cheese, salsa, beans and diced vegetables beside guacamole, lime and a Modelo beer on a wooden table at Freight Island Newcastle.

A plate of folded tacos topped with chopped tomato and onion, with a spoon adding black beans and lemon wedges on the table at Freight Island Newcastle.

A double cheeseburger with melted cheese, shredded lettuce and sauces on a black plate at Freight Island Newcastle.

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A chef arranges plated dishes of roasted vegetables and garnishes on a service counter at Freight Island Newcastle.

The Plant Room at Freight Island Newcastle

Name: The Plant Room at Freight Island Newcastle
Address: 54 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RQ, GB
Price range: from £50 per person / per session

Function Room in an Event Venue

Private space

About this space

A breathof fresh air, literally. The Plant Room brings the outdoors in, with a retractable roof, lush greenery, and city-wide views from our rooftop terrace. It’s available for full or partial hire, with adaptable layouts and communal seating options. We recommend it for your more low-key meetings, or belta office socials.

Removing the tables creates a large, versatile space that can be configured for exhibitor stands, trade exhibitions, networking zones and interactive experiences.

Capacity:

Seating: 200 │Standing: 500 │Outdoor terrace: 300

Prices

Monday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 hire fee + per person

Per session

12:00 – 23:00

from £4000 + £50

Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

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Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 500
Dining

up to 200

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Photography backdrops available
Place where clients can store items during their event
Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 18:00

Host rules

• No smoking in the building - we have a smoking area located on the outdoor terrace
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge
• No persons under 18 are permitted in the venue past 7.30pm Sunday-Friday, and 6pm on Saturdays