The Toon is known for throwing a great party, and it's no different when it comes to the festive period. Whether you're looking for a place to celebrate with friends, or deciding on your options for a work event, let us help you out with some great serving up seasonal menus, with private dining options and venue hire up for grabs too.
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Last updated on 19th November 2025
Found in the lively area of Bigg Market, Popworld is a must-visit for your fix of cheesy tunes and colourful interiors. perfect for team nights out and Christmas parties, you can boogie under the giant disco ball to all the best pop hits, with a DJ that's happy to take requests. Plus, they offer affordable drinks deals throughout the week.
The Gosforth Hotel is a perfect blend of both vibrant and cosy, made for any Christmas party you had in mind. They're all about a no frills good time this season, where they're putting on a menu of turkey with all the trimmings, and mulled wine, perfect for traditionalists. Join them with a Christmas jumper in tow and you've had an end of the year to remember.
Perfect for anyone who's after quirky Christmas party ideas, Point Blank Shooting is a simulation shooting range and speakeasy bar all in one. This can be found next to The Gate, with space to hire for up to 130 people, or 80 seated.
Their huge screens offer over 200 different shooting scenarios, from target practice to hostage situations. What's more, you'll find a delicious menu full of cocktails, pizzas and US-inspired snacks to enjoy.
Found on the border between Jesmond and the city centre, As You Like it is a charming, rustic bar that's full of cosy corners and private spaces. This huge venue spans across three floors, complete with four separate bars that stay open until 2am. There's space for parties of anywhere between 14 and 200 people here, so they really have got you covered.
The Frangipani is their biggest private space, coming with exclusive use of the bar, a dancefloor and even your own outdoor terrace, with catering options tailored to your event. They also offer private dining rooms and secluded spaces in the main bar, where you can enjoy international dishes and creative cocktails for less than a tenner.
A buzzing spot in the heart of Quayside, Akenside Traders is a great option if you're looking to get together family, friends and loved ones for a Christmas party this winter. From their festive bottomless brunch, complete with Christmas pizzas, to their set and buffet menus with carved turkey and 'jingle bell bites', this is a top choice for food, drinks and festive fun.
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On the hunt for cheap Christmas party venues in Newcastle? Whether you're at their city centre venue or the one on the Quayside, Slug and lettuce are offering a number of different private hire options. Expect their signature pink, floral decor cross both locations, with the enticing and colourful cocktails to match - available on a two-for-one deal.
Whether you're looking to book out an entire venue for 250-plus guests, or secure a smaller exclusive space, they can make that happen for you. And if you're after a festive meal, their seasonal set menu offers three courses for £36 - think Christmas-themed burgers, mac 'n' cheese and an indulgent chocolate brownie.
Located in the Metrocentre, The Esacpologist is a quirky destination for your Christmas party. It's the perfect way to bond with your team, as you'll be working together to escape from their immersive, story-led adventures. There are multiple scenarios to choose from, including a circus-themed escape room, a zombie apocalypse and Temple Raider.
There's much more on the entertainment front, thanks to their interactive dartboards that offer fun minigames and replays of your best moments. You can also book a space in the bar, which is steampunk-themed and offers a range of creative cocktails or handmade milkshakes.
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Get into the festive spirit with falling temples, twisting roots and chirping frogs this Christmas at Treetop Golf. Take your pick of party packages to add bubbly on arrival, pizza buffets and festive nibbles to your rounds of golf.
The Canopy Cracker, for groups of four to 20, gets you an 18-hole round plus a drink for just £17 per person. If you're coming with a bigger crew, the Par-tee All the Way package suits groups of 35-plus and secures you a private area to party, on top of food, drinks and 18 holes.
Head into The Gate to discover WonderBar on the first floor: a sports bar and event space that boasts dart boards, TV screens and a spacious dancefloor area. They also serve a mouthwatering menu full of affordable pasta dishes, burgers, pizzas and so much more.
Their huge private room is ideal for large Christmas parties, as it has space for a whopping 300 people (or 150 seated). Minimum spends start from £2,500, and the bar will be serving refreshing beers and tasty cocktails throughout.
Situated on the historic Carliol Square, Kabin @ Kabannas is an industrial-style bar touting iron girders, reclaimed wood tables and metal barstools, paying homage to the site of Newcastle's last jail. They're best known for their live music and a delicious Asian-inspired menu from Little Bao Boy, but they're also a top choice for seasonal soirees.
You can hire out the entire venue, with minimum spends starting from as little as £600. This spacious building fits up to 220 people at a time, or 100 seated, and the team are on hand with tasty cocktails and everything else you may need to celebrate Christmas with a bang.
Forget the same old sit-down dinner, and this year, make it a Flight Club Christmas. With 14 oches, cocktails that sparkle, and an atmosphere buzzing with festive cheer, this is one of Newcastle's most unique Christmas party venues.
Or if you're planning a festive get-together earlier in the season, their brunch social offers bottomless pizza, bubbles, and darts-fuelled laughter to keep spirits bright all winter long.
If you're looking for somewhere slightly outside the city, the Great North Hotel can be found in Gosforth - a great option for work Christmas party venues in Newcastle. Their Ouseburn suite is a stylish space that's perfect for private events, whether that's a sit-down meal for up to 60 guests, or a more laid-back affair where up to 100 people can stand.
Their festive menu features sage-stuffed turkey, wild mushroom tarts and more, at three courses for £29.95, or you can opt for small plates and buffets instead. What's more, there are 64 gorgeous ensuite bedrooms here if you don't fancy making the journey home.
After something a little different for your Christmas party in Newcastle 2025? Then give NQ64 a try. This quirky activity bar is bound to hit you with a wave of nostalgia, thanks to its retro games consoles and arcade machines, where you can play everything from Guitar Hero to Pacman or Time Crisis.
The Pilgrim Street haunt can be hired exclusively for up to 250 people at a time, or you can book a semi-private booth for a maximum of 60 guests. Enjoy themed cocktails like the Aku Aku Fruit Punch or a Dr Ro Bev Nik while you're here, surrounded by neon graffiti.
Located in Jesmond Three Sixty, The Holy Hobo is a relaxed cocktail bar by day, and a lively party destination by night. Expect vintage leather sofas, cosy corners and a spacious dancefloor, with a private room that you can book for up to 100 people, or 60 seated.
Minimum spends start from just £250 here, so it's a great choice if you're after an affordable Christmas party venue in Newcastle. While you're here, enjoy delicious cocktails, paired with scrumptious plates of Mexican beef burgers, loaded nachos, roasted vegetable kebabs and much more.
