Christmas Dinner In Newcastle

For the best Christmas lunch in Newcastle, WonderBar is one of the most fun destinations. Whether you munch through the festive fayre three-course menu, or opt for private hire and a finger buffet, there's plenty of interactive darts to be played afterwards.

Gino D'Acampo have winter igloo pop-ups right on the waterfront at Quayside, promising you a cosy setting with blankets alongside beaut table and ceiling decor to really get you in the spirit. As for food? Tuck into a choice of two set festive menu tiers or go a la carte - all of which boast Italian takes on the season.

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.

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 burgers and yuletide bottomless brunches.

When you need your Crimbo 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.

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 £18.99 per person.

Enjoy either two or three courses of seasonal eats including mac 'n' cheese topped with smoked pulled turkey or a butternut squash and chickpea Wellington. Plus there's Christmas pudding for afterwards.

One of the most unique places for a Christmas lunch in Newcastle upon Tyne this 2025, The Alchemist is a must if you're looking for something more outside the box - think decadent plates of buttermilk fried turkey, braised beef bon bons and dazzling drinks packages.

The Botanist Newcastle Christmas menu includes their famous hanging turkey kebabs, honey-baked goat cheese with prosciutto and succulent baked salmon. Our recommendation? Make sure you keep room for dessert, as the Christ-misu is an Advocaat, cranberry and cinnamon twist on the Italian dessert.

Celebrate the yuletide season with some festive eats at Grosvenor Casino. Their set menu has three courses for just £28.95 per person, including hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings and slow-braised beef. There's plenty of Christmas cocktails too, like tiramisu martini or Bailey's hot chocolate. 

Home to one of the best Christmas brunches, The Old George Inn is a must for your festive frolicking this year. Alongside their bottomless offering, the traditional pub also boasts a menu of classic yuletide bites and themed burgers.

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 delicious turkey and trimmings accompanied by warming mulled wines await.

A cool and casual place for festive meals, BrewDog brings together relaxed eats and limited edition beers come Christmastime. Whether you're tucking into steaming pizza slices or yuletide burgers, you can be sure to wash it down with craft brews aplenty.

From festive buffet menus to Newcastle Christmas party packages, Hancock has your festivities all wrapped up this season. Think offerings with a more traditional leaning, like oozing breaded brie wedges, accompanied by pulled pork bao buns and BBQ cauliflower bites.

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, this sleek spot has a gorgeous private dining room with space for up to 14 people.

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 a Christmas Day menu, alongside breakfasts with Santa, themed afternoon teas and amazing finger buffets for your seasonal parties.

A sleek and chic restaurant in the city centre, Leila Lily's is bringing you delicious drinks and a stunning festive spread. From afternoon teas to turkey dinners, this Grey Street venue is showing you there's more to Christmas meals than meat and two veg.

For a more off-piste Christmas offering, head to neighbourhood spot The Gosforth Hotel. They'll be sorting you out with festive vegan burgers, buttermilk pork belly alongside cranberry ketchup, or a signature pizza topped by cranberry and fig stuffing, cheddar cheese and pigs in blankets.

When in need of a traditional Christmas dinner in the North East or Newcastle, The Forth is the place to go. Tuck into moreish turkey spreads, completed by stuffing, sprouts and festive drinks, atop a table set with gold centrepieces and crackers.

When it comes to Christmas Day dinner restaurants in Newcastle, Miller & Carter are serving dreamy cheese souffle, garlic king prawns, hand-carved turkey and a cheesecake with a cookie dough base. Topping off your three courses? Canapes to boot.

Find a Newcastle Christmas Day lunch in 2025 at Jesmond Dene's Fern Dining Room. For £180 a person, you'll kick off with Champagne and canapes before moving to the main event - think duck liver parfait, beef Wellington, classic turkey, and a traditional pudding alongside brandy cream and orange marmalade. There's also a festive menu for the rest of the season too.