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15 Christmas party venues in Newcastle to book for 2026
Christmas party venues in Newcastle are filling up fast, so if you haven’t booked yet, now’s the time.
Whether you’re organising a team do for 100, a night out with friends or a family get-together, the city’s got a room for it – from a football stadium and a sky lounge to a charity-backed café on the Quayside.
Here are 15 Christmas party venues in Newcastle to book now, whatever your idea of a perfect party looks like.
The Cycle Hub
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU
If you want a party that feels miles away from the crammed city centre bars, head to the Ouseburn, where The Cycle Hub looks out over the Quayside skyline. You’ll have the whole room to yourselves, with the freedom to bring in your own caterer or street food vendor at no extra cost, while the bar stocks local beers, spirits and wines. There’s a lovely added bonus, too: every Christmas booking raises £100 for St Oswald’s Hospice.
3Sixty
26th floor, Hadrian’s Tower, 27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5BJ
Sitting 26 floors about the city, 3Sixty has live music on Fridays, a DJ from 8pm on Saturdays and a piano lounge on Sundays throughout December. Its events team caters for groups of all sizes, from private dining for 10 to from private dining for 10 to 100 guests to exclusive hire for 60 to 100, while festive buffets start at £28.95 per person for groups of 25 or more. And with dishes such as tournedos Rossini on the menu, there’s plenty to tempt you at 3Sixty this Christmas.
St. James’ Park
Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST
Yes, a football stadium makes a cracking party venue. St. James’ Park has private spaces ranging from pitch-view boxes to larger event rooms, as well as shared party nights if you’d rather join the celebrations and leave the organising to someone else. Viva Las Vegas brings roulette and blackjack tables with a disco, while Not So Silent Night has live bands to enjoy. Tinsel Toon starts with fizz on arrival and a choice of a plated three-course dinner or street food/
Sanco
The Forge, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AA
Sanco takes the guesswork out of group dining, which is a gift when you’re the one organising the party. Bottomless pizza at The Forge costs £24 per person: simply switch on the light at your seat and a pizzaiolo will bring over the next slice. Festive toppings include turkey, stuffing and cranberry, or a swede base topped with pigs in blankets and gravy. Finish with a salted caramel martini, or opt for the weekday lunch deal at £16 per person if evenings are already filling up.
Life Science Centre
Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
If a sit-down dinner sounds a little predictable, how about swapping the table for the ice rink? Life Science Centre’s outdoor rink can be hired exclusively for your party, with private planetarium screenings, bespoke food and drink packages and corporate ticket discounts also available.
Lane7
80-90 St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BN
Don’t let the bowling fool you, Lane7 is more of a party bar with lanes attached. Ten-pin bowling, ping pong, karaoke, pool, dining and a full bar all sit under one roof, so there’s something for the competitive colleague and the one who’d rather grab the microphone. Christmas packages start from £17 per person, making it a good option if you want to keep everyone entertained without committing to a formal sit-down dinner.
The Vermont Hotel
Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
For a little old-school glamour, The Vermont is a grand former County Hall beside the Castle Keep, with a space for every kind of celebration. Dinner at The Maven comes with views over the River Tyne, Above is a rooftop bar with 360-degree city views, and Livello offers a more intimate setting for late cocktails and music. There’s something for everyone.
Purple Peacock
Degrees North, 55 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BJ
If your team would rather be entertained than spend the evening around a table, Purple Peacock puts on a show. Its Christmas Spectaculars combine immersive performances with food and drinks, while Saturday bottomless brunches bring together a resident DJ, performers and unlimited cocktails, beer and spirits. It’s a good shout if you’d rather get the celebrations started in the daytime.
Manahatta
9, 17 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1HE
For a glammed-up night out, Manahatta brings a little New York energy to a typical party. Its Christmas line-up includes festive bottomless brunch, seasonal dining and 2-for-1 cocktails, with a mezzanine and private dining room available for bigger groups. Running from Tuesday 1st to Wednesday 23rd December, the Christmas bottomless party is an evening alternative to brunch, starting at 3pm and including a main course and two hours of drinks for £49.95 per person.
Pleased To Meet You
41-45 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EW
Pleased To Meet You is a good shout if you’ve never organised a party before. From 24th November to 24th December, this High Bridge restaurant serves lunch, dinner, buffet and afternoon tea menus with festive flavours, and the team will help you plan every step. Groups of up to 12 can indulge in a festive menu in the restaurant, have a larger party? Their private function room can cater for up to 120 people, it’s a venue that ticks all the boxes.
Chaophraya
15 Upper Level, Grey’s Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AP
Thai food isn’t the obvious Christmas choice, which is exactly why it works. Chaophraya’s festive tasting menus suit Thai food lovers and first-timers alike, whether you’re a small group or a bigger party. Finish with cocktails on the rooftop terrace, which overlooks a Christmas light-adorned Grey’s Monument.
Pitcher & Piano
108 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX
The Quayside was made for Christmas parties, and Pitcher & Piano has the River Tyne views to prove it. The relaxed restaurant suits sit-down dinners, private function room hire covers bigger groups, and the team has more than 30 years of party planning behind it. Prefer daytime fizz? The bottomless brunch comes with prosecco or mimosas.
Gino D’Acampo
INNSiDE by Meliá, Bridge Court, The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3BE
Gino D’Acampo’s Quayside restaurant is the perfect way to celebrate this Christmas. Book lunch, a set menu or à la carte, with festive menus created for the season. Italian food suits a mixed group, so it’s a safe bet if your team’s tastes don’t always agree.
Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA
Crowne Plaza takes care of the whole evening, so you can focus on enjoying yourself rather than keeping everyone organised. Its Christmas party packages include a three-course meal, DJ, music and festive novelties, with lunch and dinner options available to suit your group. You can even add an overnight stay at a special rate, meaning nobody needs to worry about getting home.
Hotel Gotham
Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SE
Hotel Gotham’s party spaces have plenty of character. SIREN, its glamorous restaurant, caters for parties of 30 to 100 with a set menu and prosecco on arrival, and can be hired exclusively from Monday to Wednesday. Smaller teams of 10 to 25 can book MESS, a private dining room, with a set menu and arrival prosecco. And if cocktails are more your style, FIRE bar has booths for four to 15 guests, alongside live music and DJs.
With so many Christmas party venues in Newcastle filling up fast, the sooner you book, the better your pick of dates.
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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