Best Restaurant Hire And Private Dining In Newcastle

Located on Collingwood Street, Manahatta is a trendy new York-inspired cocktail bar that's perfect for a party. Expect two floors of gorgeous decor, from pink crushed velvet seating to cool neon sings and touches of gold. There are three different private rooms available for hire, with space for anywhere between 10 and 120 people at a time.

Be sure to check out their extensive cocktail menu, and you can even nab two-for-one drinks during the weeks. There are both bottomless brunches and dinners up for grabs, and their a la carte menu features everything from karaage chicken bao buns to loaded nachos and smoked pancetta burgers.

Tucked away just off of the bustling Bigg Market, Yolo Townhouse is a laid-back yet lively venue that spans across three floors. It's full of character, with exposed brick walls, colourful furniture and lots of plants. You can hire out their parlour for up to 50 guests, or the cosy rooftop terrace for 15 - which comes with a retractable roof and requires no minimum spend.

They offer a wide variety of dishes here, from pizzas and burgers to katsu curry or small plates, with a cracking cocktail menu to boot. And if you're looking to venture a little further from of the city, check out their Ponteland venue instead.

Known for their creative cocktails and live music, As You Like It is a charming restaurant and bar in Jesmond that offers a whole host of cosy areas for private dining in the North East. The interiors here are rustic and include lots of comfy sofas, spanning across three floors with four separate bars. It's also one of the only places in Jesmond to stay open until 2am.

You can hire out their private spaces for anywhere between 14 and 200 people, from exclusive use of a bar and outdoor terrace to semi-private areas in the main restaurant. As for the menu? Expect everything from juicy burgers and sizzling steaks to baked camembert.

Found on the top floor of Eldon Square, Chaophraya is a beautiful venue that looks out over the city below. The elegant interiors feature golden statues and sleek white furniture, with floor-to-ceiling windows letting in lots of natural light.

Their private dining room seats 14 guests at a time, perfect for intimate gatherings in your own exclusive space. Wondering what's on the menu? There are all sorts of authentic Thai dishes to enjoy, from chicken satay in peanut sauce to creamy beef panang curry and tofu stir fries.

An award-winning Rosette bar and restaurant on Grey Street, Leila Lily's is a gorgeous venue decked out in foliage and floral patterns. There are two options for private hire here, the Eva Rose garden or a private bar, with space for 20 people seated or 50 standing.

They've got multiple different menu options to choose from, including bar snack, buffets or their a la carte selection. Indulge in the likes of grilled halloumi, chicken gyros, beetroot falafel burgers and much more, and you can even secure three courses for £25 per person.

A sleek spot to hire out, Gaucho offers two intimate private dining rooms in Newcastle, one with a capacity for six people, and the other for 12. The sophisticates steakhouse promises sultry low lighting, plush velvet seating and dark interiors, as well as a cracking list of wines and cocktails.

The menu here focuses on sustainable Argentinian steaks, paired with tasty sides like sauteed broccoli or creamed mashed potato. But if beef isn't your thing, they also offer barbecue miso aubergine, grilled sea bas, spaghetti romesco and more.