Best Christmas Dinner In Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Location: 5 Greys Quarter Eldon Square, NE1 7AP
• When: from 17th November 2026
• Price: £40 for three courses
• Why we recommend: if you like your Christmas dinner with a side of quirky cocktails, there's nowhere better than The Alchemist, and their international menu adds a unique twist to seasonal fare

One of the most unique places for a Christmas lunch in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2025, The Alchemist is a must if you're looking for something more outside the box. They're best known for their theatrical cocktails, which come smoking and even changing colours.

The food is pretty quirky too, with a three-course festive menu that includes everything from teriyaki king oyster mushrooms to turkey in a basket or smash burgers with truffle mayo and pigs in blankets, and you can add on two cocktails for £25 per person.

• Location: 38 Neville Street, NE1 5DF
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £34.95 for three courses
• Why we recommend: this is a truly cosy space to enjoy your Christmas meal in, and we love a traditional pub during the festive period

One for the cosiest of Christmas dining, The Victoria Comet is a traditional pub giving you that classic festive feeling. Grab the gang and make a beeline for Neville Street, where dark wooden furniture, comfy leather booth seating and warm lighting awaits to welcome you.

Kick off with spiced parsnip and sweet potato soup or shallot and camembert tart tatin, before you indulge in traditional turkey dinners or a festive nut roast. Plus, there's a dreamy dark chocolate truffle torte for dessert.

• Location: Monument Mall, NE1 7AL
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: from £34.95 for three courses, or £26.95 for two
• Why we recommend: this is truly one of the city's most stunning restaurants, thanks to its fairy light ceiling and rooftop views. And their hanging turkey kebabs? To die for

Perched a few floors up in the city centre, overlooking Grey's Monument, this classy restaurant bar is the perfect pick for a sophisticated meal that doesn't break the bank. Here, you'll dine surrounded by greenery and rustic wooden furniture, underneath their iconic domed ceiling that's covered in fairy lights.

The Botanist Newcastle Christmas menu includes their famous hanging turkey kebabs, as well as mushroom bourguignon pie and fried camembert bites. Our recommendation? Make sure you keep room for dessert, as the millionaire's brownie is one that you won't want to miss.

Dine amongst Slug and Lettuce's floral wallpaper and towering indoor blossom trees as you embark on a special feast curated for foodies who love winter comfort food – and dishes with a twist. 

Their festive bottomless brunch will be held during the day and evening, giving guests the option of prosecco, beer, and many cocktails to drink endless amounts of while they dine on anything from holiday pancake stacks to pigs in blanket croll. They've also put together a buffet spread for sharing between big groups, and a set menu featuring classics and quirky plates. And the cocktail menu is getting an upgrade with some new festive additions... 

Do away with the bog-standard Christmas lunch and switch things up with Mowgli's Indian street food-inspired set menu. Sit among the fairy lights and rustic furnishings and enjoy a three-course feast for just £40.

Expect to be met with a glass of prosecco and yoghurt chat bombs on arrival, followed by small plates and a curry-filled tiffin box per person. Dessert comes in the form of a brownie or ice cream cone, and you can even add an espresso martini into the mix for a little extra. 

• Location: Old George Yard, NE1 1EZ
• When: 18th November to 31st December 2026
• Price: from £29 for three courses, or £25 for two
• Why we recommend: for a meal that's affordable, filling and delicious all in one, head to this historic pub - and who doesn't love drinking in one of King Charles I's favourites?

If you're after a cheap Christmas dinner in Newcastle, head to The Old George Inn. This is a historic boozer that was reportedly frequented by King Charles I, and it's the oldest pub still standing in the city centre - maintaining a traditional vibe inside.

For as little as £25 per person, you can tuck into a festive feast of Fat Santa burgers, redcurrant tofu skewers and Merry Crustmas pizzas, followed by gingerbread cookie dough. Christmas bottomless brunches? They offer those too, coming in at £36 per person.

• Location: Exchange Buildings, NE1 3DW
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £37 for three courses, or £33 for two
• Why we recommend: for affordable festive menus and cocktails, Slug and Lettuce is always our go-to, and the gorgeous pink interiors are a bonus as well

When it comes to a fun and affordable Christmas dinner in Newcastle city centre or Quayside, a trip to Slug & Lettuce should be on the cards. Head to either of the venues for themed afternoon teas, festive buffets, set menus and yuletide bottomless brunches - all in pretty pink surrounds.

Their three-course offering features the likes of mac 'n' cheese topped with melted brie and cranberry sauce, festive burgers and salted caramel chocolate brownies. Even better, their cocktails are all on a two-for-one offer every single day.

• Location: 57 Percy Street, NE1 7RN
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £25 for three courses, or £22 for two
• Why we recommend: this is a charming, cosy boozer that is loved by locals, and we always leave with a warm feeling after dining here during the festive period

For an affordable Christmas meal in a cosy pub, check out Three Bulls Heads on Percy Street in the city centre. The two-storey venue promises comfy leather seating and a welcoming atmosphere, as well as a delicious festive menu for as little as £22 per person.

Enjoy either two or three courses of seasonal eats including turkey and ham hock pies, a sweet potato and chickpea Wellington or cranberry and gravy mayo-topped burgers. Plus there's Christmas pudding for afterwards.

• Location: 2a Hancock Street, NE2 4PU
• When: 19th November 2026 to 2nd January 2027
• Price: £18.95 for three courses, or £15.95 for two
• Why we recommend: this is one of the cheapest festive meals you're likely to find, and we can't get enough of their playful twists on Christmas classics - especially the pigs in blankets pizza

A popular pub among students and locals alike, The Hancock is a two-storey venue that provides great food and entertainment all under one roof. Expect pool tables, HD screens showing live sports and even an outdoor terrace that's both heated and covered, as well as cracking buffets or set menus for Christmas.

Their festive offering is a little outside the box, featuring a Guinness barbecue chicken and pigs in blankets pizza, as well as themed burgers topped with brie and bacon. For plant-based diners, the spinach and mushroom Wellington is pretty tasty too.

• Location: Great North Road, NE3 2DS
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £16 per person for a buffet
• Why we recommend: their affordable buffet is a top choice for more casual Christmas parties, while the Christmas Day meal is pure luxury. Plus, it's a great pick for families

Three Mile is a Gosforth beauty at any time of year, but these guys really step things up a gear come the festive period. Expect sophisticated interiors, with lots of dark decor and plush leather seating, as well as breakfast with Santa and a fantastic and affordable buffet menu.

Their tasty offering includes roast turkey, warm pork pies, rosemary garlic roast potatoes and much more. And if you're after a Christmas Day dinner in Newcastle upon Tyne? They offer those too, coming in at £85 per head.

• Location: 15 Upper Level, Eldon Square, NE1 7AP
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: from £50 for three courses
• Why we recommend: you can look out over the Monument area from the top of this elevated restaurant, and we always love something a little different during the yuletide season - which is exactly what's on offer here

A truly gorgeous choice of Newcastle Christmas dinner restaurants, Chaophraya is the Thai destination that knows how to make any occasion special. Alongside regular table bookings and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city centre, this sleek spot has a gorgeous private dining room with space for up to 14 people.

If you fancy a slightly different festive feast, their set menu features all sorts of scrumptious dishes designed to share. Think Thai chicken tacos, roast duck in a cinnamon and orange sauce or battered mushroom salad - with an entirely vegan menu up for grabs too.

• Location: Pink Lane, NE1 5DW
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £32 for three courses
• Why we recommend: this is always a fun pub to visit, thanks to its colourful, music-themed interiors, and the sticky toffee Christmas pudding is a personal favourite

When in need of a traditional Christmas dinner in the North East or Newcastle, The Forth is the place to go. This is a quirky pub full of bold, colourful decor and music-themed posters. Here, you can tuck into a three-course set menus or group buffets, atop a table set with gold centrepieces and crackers.

Begin your meal with smoked salmon rillettes or chicken liver and brandy parfait, before getting stuck into hand-carved turkey breast with all the trimmings. They've even got a spiced sticky toffee Christmas pudding too - yum.

• Location: High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HQ
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £25 for three courses, or £22 for two
• Why we recommend: if you're after a great meal on a budget, this charming hotel offers classic dinners and quirky twists on favourites like festive burgers and candy cane desserts

For a more off-piste Christmas offering, head to neighbourhood spot The Gosforth Hotel. This is a welcoming space filled with traditional wooden furniture and colourful lighting, as well as large TV screens showing live sports.

Choose between two or three courses, starting from only £22. We're talking Jingle Belly burgers filled with beef, turkey and gravy mayo, alongside a winter Wellington and classic Christmas dinners - followed by a candy cane roll.

• Location: High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HD
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £39 for three courses
• Why we recommend: this is a cosy, charming pub in a peaceful neighbourhood, and they know how to cook a classic turkey dinner to perfection

A traditional boozer in Gosforth, Brandling Arms is always a top spot for festive meals. Whether you're searching for an intimate dinner with friends or a massive Christmas party alongside your colleagues, the venue's unique food and drink packages have something for every occasion.

Their three-course festive menu features a hand-carved turkey breast with red wine gravy and bacon and herb stuffing, alongside a root vegetable, cranberry and nut roast or pan-roasted trout. Indulge in an apple and spiced rhubarb crumble for dessert, and add on a glass of prosecco for £6 extra.

• Location: Mosley Street, NE1 1DF
• When: 24th November to 24th December 2026
• Price: from £42.50 for three courses, or £38.50 for two
• Why we recommend: for lovers of seriously good beef, there really is nowhere better than Miller and Carter at Christmas, and they've got an extensive menu to suit all tastes

The Miller and Carter Newcastle Christmas menu is always hotly anticipated, and their 2025 offering promises to be a beauty. Expect baked goat's cheese starters, followed by black Angus ribeye steaks, double wagyu burgers or turkey ballotine, with a butternut squash roast catering to vegans.

They also offer a kids menu from just £11.95, as well as separate feasts for the 25th and 26th. It's a pretty gorgeous venue as well, decked out in bright red furniture and warm lighting, with huge displays of wine on show.

• Location: Jesmond Dene Road, NE2 2EY
• When: 3rd December to 27th December 2026
• Price: £45 for three courses, or £38 for two
• Why we recommend: this grand hotel restaurant is our top choice for when you really want to spoil yourself this Christmas, and we recommend trying the festive afternoon tea too

Tucked away in a quiet part of town, Fern Dining Room & Bar can be found within the grand Jesmond Dene House. It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over its leafy surrounds, as well as a stylish restaurant area filled with comfortable armchairs - where you can enjoy top-quality local produce prepared by their expert chefs.

There's all sorts going on here at Christmas, from festive afternoon tea in the great hall to brunch with princess Elsa, and of course a feast on the 25th. With their three-course menu that's available throughout December, you'll receive mouthwatering eats like double-baked cheese and spinach souffle, roast Yorkshire duck breast and salted cod fishcakes.

• Location: 2-6 Market Street, NE1 6JF
• When: November and December 2026
• Price: £35 for three courses
• Why we recommend: this city centre restaurant knows how to host a classy meal, whether that's in the main dining room or a private space. What's more, their Argentinian beef is second to none

When you need your Christmas dinner at Newcastle restaurants to be filled with Argentinian steaks, sumptuous beef roasts and more, Gaucho Newcastle are on-hand to sort you out with mega spreads. Make your way to this stunning location, where you can even hire a private space for something extra special.

Despite the high-end food and drink, you can secure three courses for a reasonable £35. Think turkey ballotine, pumpkin, ricotta and sage ravioli or rump steak and chips, with a cracking selection of wines or cocktails to wash it all down.