An arched restaurant event space with set dining tables, balloon decorations, glass doors, and strings of warm lights across the ceiling at Prima Restaurant.
A restaurant balcony with white-clothed dining tables, dark chairs, candlelit centerpieces, greenery, string lights, and a textured stone wall at Prima Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with wood tables, leather chairs, banquette seating, pendant lights, and a long bar beneath large industrial windows at Prima Restaurant.
A restaurant dining room beneath an arched stone ceiling with purple lighting, wood railing, and set tables at Prima Restaurant.

Prima Restaurant

Restaurant

40-46 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JA –
Newcastle City Centre
From £22
per person
Up to 120
seats
Up to 192
standing
Venue offers catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Italian restaurant in a Quayside railway arch, with an open kitchen and three-floor layout. Suits celebrations with Italian dining, cocktails and a lounge bar.

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Spaces for hire at Prima Restaurant

Arch at Prima Restaurant
Arch
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
112 standing
Arch 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. Design: Timber flooring, white table linen and pale furnishings create a neat, event-ready interior. The glazed frontage brings in daylight and...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £22 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Balcony at Prima Restaurant
Balcony
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
48 standing
The 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, softly lit character. Timber dining furniture and black metal detailing keep the finish practical and understated. Features...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £22 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Large Function Room at Prima Restaurant
Large Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
120 seats
192 standing
The Large Function Room is a private function room in an Italian restaurant, arranged beneath a railway arch with exposed stonework. Design: The room has a warm, rustic interior shaped by timber tables, tiled flooring, exposed brickwork and a tall industrial ceiling. Soft lighting and closely arranged furniture create a lively dining-room feel. F...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £22 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £22 per person
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Arch
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Balcony
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Large Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £22 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 192
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Prima Restaurant

Prima Restaurant is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Prima Restaurant is a multi-level Italian restaurant housed in a 19th-century railway arch beneath Newcastle’s High Level Bridge.

Venue highlights: Prima Restaurant combines exposed stone walls, tiled floors and an open kitchen across several dining levels. The venue’s food-led offering covers classic pasta, stone-baked pizzas and Italian dishes, supported by cocktails, wine and in-house catering. An outside dining area and lounge bar extend the restaurant’s options for hosted gatherings.

Best for: Italian wedding receptions, family celebrations and large group dinners. Its broad menu and drinks selection also suit milestone meals and informal gatherings.

Location: Newcastle’s Quayside sits beside the River Tyne beneath the historic High Level Bridge. The area combines riverside dining, bars and city-centre nightlife.

What guests say: Private-event service is friendly, attentive and accommodating for larger bookings. The food and cocktails arrive fresh and well prepared, while event communication is clear and consistent.

FAQ

At Prima Restaurant, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Prima Restaurant is located at 40-46 Side, in Newcastle City Centre.

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