Christmas parties · 2026
Christmas party venues in Newcastle
We’ve checked 14 Christmas party options in and around Newcastle for 2026: 4 shared party nights where you join other groups, and 10 private packages for your own group.
Published prices run from £34.95 to £55 a head. The first party nights start on Sunday 1 November.
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- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Simply Christmas Party Night at Newcastle Racecourse
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth · 4 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Friday 11 December
- Price
- £55 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £55
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Formal three-course sit-down set menu, glass of fizz, live band and DJ (Phil Davids & The Good Time)
Dates: Friday 11 December 2026
One shared night, so your group sits with others. The racecourse also runs private hire Christmas parties in suites for 140 to 500 guests and nine Christmas race days; ring 0191 236 2020 for those prices.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: newcastle-racecourse.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Night at Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne · run by Crowne Plaza Newcastle
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £41
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £46 party night, £41 party lunch
- Group size
- from 10
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Drink on arrival, three-course festive meal, DJ and music, festive novelties
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays throughout December 2026; other days on request
Prices: £46.00 per person party night; £41.00 per person party lunch (VAT included)
Shared parties take groups of 10 or more. Discounted bedrooms are offered to party guests, in limited numbers. About 0.3 miles from Newcastle Central Station.
Parking: Parking next door at Stephenson Quarter car parkAccess: AccessAble accessibility guide availableChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: cpnewcastlehotel.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Christmas Party at Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne · run by Crowne Plaza Newcastle
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £41
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £46 party night, £41 party lunch
- Group size
- from 70, up to 300
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Drink on arrival, three-course festive meal, DJ and music, festive novelties
Dates: Throughout December 2026, Fridays or Saturdays; other days on request
Prices: £46.00 per person party night; £41.00 per person party lunch (VAT included)
Private parties are for 70 or more guests, up to 300. Book through the hotel proposal form or by phone on 0191 562 3333 (option 3).
Parking: Parking next door at Stephenson Quarter car parkAccess: AccessAble accessibility guide availableChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: cpnewcastlehotel.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Menu at Blackfriars Restaurant
Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne · in central Newcastle
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
- Price
- Christmas party menu from £49.50 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £49.50
- Group size
- from 8, up to 85
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Welcome drink (fizz, beer or non-alcoholic), three festive courses, festive fudge with tea or coffee
Dates: 27 November to 31 December 2026; closed 25, 26 and 28 December
Groups of 1 to 7 can book online; 8 or more book on 0191 261 5945 or info@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk. Private spaces: King's Suite (12 to 50 guests, private bar), Dormitory Meeting Room (up to 25), Dormitory Snug (8 to 12, private bar).
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Festive Buffet or Plated Menu at Sandman Signature Newcastle
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne
- When
- Throughout November and December 2026
- Price
- From £40
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £40 to £55 depending on buffet or plated, two or three courses
- Group size
- from 10, up to 50
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Welcome drink (Prosecco, bottled beer or soft drink), seasonal buffet or plated menu, tea and coffee with mince pies, crackers, decorations, exclusive room use
Prices: Buffet: £40 two courses, £45 three courses. Plated: £45 two courses, £55 three courses
Enquire at eventsales_newcastle@sandmanhotels.co.uk. Entertainment (musicians, DJ, band) is not included; the hotel can recommend local acts. Rooms are 25% off with code XMAS26 for stays 20 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, direct bookings only.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: sandmansignature.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Nights at St. James' Park
St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne · in central Newcastle · run by Newcastle United
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Fri 11 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Tinsel Toon shared nights: fizz on arrival, choice of street food or three-course plated meal, dancing. Not So Silent Night: live band (Hip Hop Hooray Band 5 Dec, Faye Shearer Band 11 Dec), food and drinks. Viva Las Vegas: prosecco, street food, casino games, dancing
Dates: Not So Silent Night: Saturday 5 December and Friday 11 December 2026; other nights are in the booking portal
Three formats: Viva Las Vegas, Not So Silent Night and Tinsel Toon shared nights. Prices are in the 2026 Christmas brochure; bookings on 0191 201 8525.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: newcastleunited.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Dining at Pleased To Meet You
Pleased To Meet You (Viceroy), Newcastle upon Tyne · in central Newcastle · run by Pleased To Meet You
- When
- Tue 24 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- up to 12
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Festive 2 or 3 course menu; festive buffet (minimum 30); festive afternoon tea
Dates: Tuesday 24 November to Thursday 24 December 2026
Tables of up to 12 book through the restaurant page. The festive buffet needs 30 or more guests. Larger groups use private venue hire; email hello@ptmy-newcastle.co.uk or call 0191 340 5137. Prices are in linked PDF menus.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: ptmy-newcastle.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Dining and Private Hire at The Botanist Newcastle
The Botanist Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne · in central Newcastle · run by The Botanist
- When
- Christmas 2026; dates on enquiry
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Exclusive hire
- Includes
- Two or three course Christmas dining menu or festive finger food menu; optional bottomless Prosecco at £25 per person; live music
Private dining rooms, exclusive areas and full venue hire are offered. Group prices are in a linked price matrix PDF; large-group enquiries go to the central sales team. Monument Mall, over two floors with a roof terrace.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: thebotanist.uk.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Dining Christmas Celebrations at Malmaison Newcastle
Malmaison Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mile from Newcastle · run by Malmaison
- When
- Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
- Price
- From £34.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £42.50 private dining (£34.95 for the menu alone)
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Room hire, three-course Celebrations menu and Christmas crackers; canape and picky-bits menus available
Dates: Celebrations menu 18 November to 24 December 2026
Prices: Private dining from £42.50 per person; with drinks from £62.50 per person; 3-course Celebrations menu from £34.95
Early-bird offer: free fizz for groups of 8 to 19, or the organiser dines free for groups of 20 or more. Larger groups pre-order from the menu.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: malmaison.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Celebrations and Private Dining at Hotel du Vin Newcastle
Hotel du Vin Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mile from Newcastle · run by Hotel du Vin
- When
- Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
- Price
- From £34.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £34.95; premium from £62.50
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Premium package: glass of Champagne on arrival, half a bottle of house wine and mineral water
Dates: 18 November to 24 December 2026
Prices: Celebrations menu from £34.95 per person; premium package from £62.50 per person
The premium package needs a minimum of 8 guests. Private dining rooms are available; no maximum numbers are given and bookings go through an enquiry form.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: hotelduvin.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Festive Set Menu and Private Hire at Pitcher & Piano Newcastle
Pitcher & Piano Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mile from Newcastle · run by Pitcher & Piano
- When
- Mon 9 Nov – Wed 30 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Festive set menu (roast turkey and dessert options, vegetarian and vegan alternatives); drinks packages and private hire spaces available
Dates: 9 November to 30 December 2026, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Private hire is offered for corporate and group parties. Enquire on 0191 232 4110 or newcastle@pitcherandpiano.com. Prices are not published.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: pitcherandpianonewcastle.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Greatest Show Christmas Party Night at Hadrian Park
Hadrian Park (Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park), Seaton Burn · 6 miles from Newcastle · run by Hadrian Park
- When
- Dates on enquiry
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Two-course festive feast, disco (Motown to 80s, 90s and 00s), hot dogs at 11pm
New for 2026: a live-entertainment show with dinner and disco. Discounted room rates for party guests. Dates and prices are not published; the hotel is on 0191 201 9988.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: hadrianpark.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Dining at Chaophraya Newcastle
Chaophraya Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne · run by Chaophraya
- When
- Sun 1 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Set menu (Chiang Mai, Bangkok or vegetarian Phuket): sharing platter, rice and dessert
Dates: 1 November to 31 December 2026, open daily except Christmas Day
Parties of 10 or more are booked through an event manager. A £10 per person deposit applies to parties of 10 or more, non-refundable after the cancellation deadline; parties of 9 or fewer pay £10 per person only for no-shows. Prices are not published.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: chaophraya.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Parties at Slug and Lettuce Newcastle Quayside
Slug and Lettuce Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mile from Newcastle · run by Slug and Lettuce
- When
- Christmas 2026; dates on enquiry
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- from 6
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Festive buffet (groups of 6 or more), 2 or 3 course festive set menu, festive bottomless brunch; private hire available
Some bookings need a deposit, taken off the final bill. Enquire on 0191 261 7196. Prices are not published.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: slugandlettuce.co.uk Party details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Christmas Party Night at Newcastle Racecourse | Gosforth (4 mi) | Friday 11 December | £55 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Night at Crowne Plaza Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne | Fridays and Saturdays throughout December 2026; other days on request | £41 | Book ahead |
| Private Christmas Party at Crowne Plaza Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne | Throughout December 2026, Fridays or Saturdays; other days on request | £41 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Menu at Blackfriars Restaurant | Newcastle upon Tyne (0 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Thu 31 Dec | £49.50 | Book ahead |
| Private Festive Buffet or Plated Menu at Sandman Signature Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne | Throughout November and December 2026 | £40 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Nights at St. James' Park | Newcastle upon Tyne (0 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Fri 11 Dec | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Dining at Pleased To Meet You | Newcastle upon Tyne (0 mi) | Tue 24 Nov – Thu 24 Dec | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Dining and Private Hire at The Botanist Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne (0 mi) | Christmas 2026; dates on enquiry | — | Book ahead |
| Private Dining Christmas Celebrations at Malmaison Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mi) | Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec | £34.95 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Celebrations and Private Dining at Hotel du Vin Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mi) | Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec | £34.95 | Book ahead |
| Festive Set Menu and Private Hire at Pitcher & Piano Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mi) | Mon 9 Nov – Wed 30 Dec | — | Book ahead |
| The Greatest Show Christmas Party Night at Hadrian Park | Seaton Burn (6 mi) | Dates on enquiry | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Dining at Chaophraya Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sun 1 Nov – Thu 31 Dec | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Parties at Slug and Lettuce Newcastle Quayside | Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mi) | Christmas 2026; dates on enquiry | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
What is the cheapest Christmas party in Newcastle?
Of the options with published prices, Private Dining Christmas Celebrations at Malmaison Newcastle starts at £34.95 a head, then Christmas Celebrations and Private Dining at Hotel du Vin Newcastle at £34.95. Check what is included: some prices cover a three-course meal and a DJ, others are a buffet only.
Where can a big group have a Christmas party in Newcastle?
Private Christmas Party at Crowne Plaza Newcastle (up to 300); Christmas Party Menu at Blackfriars Restaurant (up to 85); Private Festive Buffet or Plated Menu at Sandman Signature Newcastle (up to 50). Larger groups usually need to book a whole room or a full table plan on a shared night.
Are there Christmas parties in Newcastle for small teams?
Yes: Christmas Party Night at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Christmas Party Menu at Blackfriars Restaurant, Private Festive Buffet or Plated Menu at Sandman Signature Newcastle and Christmas Parties at Slug and Lettuce Newcastle Quayside take groups from 6 people. Shared party nights are often the easiest option for small teams, as you book a table rather than a room.
When should we book a Christmas party in Newcastle?
As early as you can. Each listing shows its 2026 dates and links to the venue’s booking page, so you can check which nights are left.
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