Graduating from university is an incredible achievement that deserves a memorable celebration. If you're graduating in Newcastle, you're in luck! This beautiful city is home to two universities, and a massive amount to do to when celebrating graduation.
The city has a wide range of exciting venues and activities to make your graduation celebration truly unforgettable. Whether you're looking for a classy dinner, a lively night out, or something more unique, Newcastle has something to suit every taste.
Read on to explore some fantastic options as well as special offers to help you plan the perfect graduation celebration.
Special offers for graduation celebrations
Venues across Newcastle and Gateshead understand just how special your graduation should be, and have created fantastic offers to help make graduations in 2025 a memorable occasion! We've collated the latest offers to save you money, and to bring an extra touch of sparkle to your time in the North East of England.
*Offers valid between 5-20 July ‘25, to graduating Newcastle & Northumbria University students showing their student ID or quoting ‘NGI Partner Graduation Offer’. Offers subject to availability and individual T&Cs may apply.
Fenwick Restaurants
Fuego – Complimentary Cocktail for Graduates
T&Cs: Offer available to dining customers only. Minimum spend of £12 per person on food required.
Freds – Free Fizz with Afternoon Tea Bookings
T&Cs: Offer valid only for bookings where the offer is quoted at the time of reservation.
EL&N – £20 Graduation Set Menu
Offer includes:
Choice of sandwich, salad, or wrap.
Any mocktail from our menu.
A single-serve cake.
*T&Cs: To redeem, guests must request the Graduation Set Menu when seated and present a valid student ID or quote “NGI Partner Graduation Offer.”
Newcastle Airport
Treat before you take off! Make your journey home or holiday after graduation extra special!
Save 10%* at World Duty Free when you Reserve & Collect here at Newcastle Airport
SIX Restaurant
Celebrate your graduation in style at SIX Baltic! Choose from a special lunch, early evening, or indulgent tasting menu. Each graduate will receive a complimentary glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Raise a toast to your hard-earned success with great food, fine bubbles, and unforgettable memories.
How to Book:
Book tables of up to 10 guests quickly and easily online at www.sixbatic.com/book. For larger reservations please email eat@sixbaltic.com or call the SIX team on 0191 716 1166.
Dobson and Parnell
Graduate Eats Free!
Celebrate your graduation in style at Dobson and Parnell! We're offering a complimentary 2-course meal for graduates dining with us Wednesday to Friday, for lunch or dinner.
*T&C's: One complimentary meal per booking; 2 course from our set menu or £23.50 discount from ala carte menu; Minimum booking of 3 people
Motel One
10% off a stay at Motel One Newcastle. To book email: newcastle@motel-one.com and quote ‘NGI Partner Graduation Offer’
Kabannas
Save 20% off beds and rooms at Kabannas, subject to availability: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/AanPfz#promo=Unideal
Students will also receive 20% off in Kabin (hotel bar), just show Student ID
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle is offering a 20% discount to all students. Celebrate your graduation like royalty. Explore the historic building that gave the city its name and take amazing pictures from our rooftop. Just bring your student ID to claim!
*T&C's: This offer is only valid in person and expires on the 1st of August.
Let's get the party started!
Newcastle and Gateshead are teeming with spectacular places to celebrate your academic achievements. Whether you're looking for a family lunch in the UK's oldest dining hall, a get together with plenty of fizz along the River Tyne or to try something a little bit different like a fun-filled escape room, we've got you covered!
Blackfriars
Head to Blackfriars, the award-winning restaurant located in a 13th-century medieval friary in the heart of Newcastle, and is the UK's oldest dining hall. The menu features gutsy, traditional British food using seasonal produce from local farms and producers. Take your pick from the exceptional value lunch and early evening set menus or dine in the evening from the award-winning set and à la carte menus which change regularly to capitalise on seasonal produce. If the sun is shining on your special day, head to the Cloister Garden to enjoy a glass of champagne or two!
Banyan
Want to celebrate in the heart of the city? Banyan is situated beside Grey's Monument and is a stylish bar serving beautiful cocktails and delicious food. Heading out for a big night out after the ceremony?The instragammable interiors make it a perfect destination to take some post graduation snaps and enjoy 2 for 1 cocktails every evening after 6pm.
Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
Hotel du Vin & Bistro is in close proximity to the banks of the River Tyne, commanding outstanding views of the Newcastle Quayside and its iconic bridges. The stylish hotel is the perfect stop to celebrate after graduation as they have a bistro that is filled with natural daylight, reclaimed dark-stained floorboards, renewed fireplaces, art and gentle lighting, offering the perfect ambiance to celebrate with friends and family. The French style menu will delight even the fussiest of eaters and the extensive wine list will quench your thirst.
Jesmond Dene House
Want to celebrate away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre? Head to the leafy suburb of Jesmond Dene and discover the elegance of Jesmond Dene House. Dine at Fern, the restaurant inside the beautiful Jesmond Dene House. The restaurant offers understated luxury, contemporary style and award-winning food. The venue has an emphasis on creating fine, flavoursome food and is a perfect place to commemorate your time in Newcastle. If you have family visiting for graduation, Jesmond Dene House has rooms available to accommodate them during their stay in Newcastle.
Dobson and Parnell
Dobson & Parnell on Newcastle Quayside specialises in refined British and European cuisine and is featured in the Michelin Guide 2025. Set within a Victorian Grade II listed building, the interior blends modern elegance with key Victorian features, including traditional pendant track lighting, original brickwork, cast-iron columns, high ceilings, banquette seating with glass partitions, rich dark timber flooring, a brass bar top and decorative tiled counter fronts.
Tyneside Cinema
Want to do something a bit different and celebrate in a more intimate setting? Head to Tyneside Cinema and start the celebrations in Vicolo with a hand crafted cocktail or a delightfully strong coffee. Then head next door to the Tyneside Bar and Cafe for a bite to eat and if any of the days screenings catch your eye, head into a transformative cinematic experience in the heart of independent cinema.
The Escape Key
Celebrate your graduation with teamwork and an added adrenaline rush at The Escape Key, the city's very own Newcastle history themed escape rooms. Immerse yourself and your guests in four indoor escape rooms, as well as two outdoor games and create unforgettable memories as you race against the clock! The Escape Key is the North East's premium escape room destination and is sure to be fun for everyone.
Get snap-happy
Need to capture the perfect picture to remember your time in Newcastle? Why not head to the many iconic landmarks in the city to get the perfect graduation snaps. Head to the Quayside and take your pick of the glorious backgrounds on offer. Why not pose in front of the Tyne Bridge to commemorate your time in the toon or stand proudly in front of the wonderous architecture of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Hop on the Toon Tour and treat your guests to a whistle stop tour of the sites of Newcastle and Gateshead, all the while snapping pictures of memories that will last a lifetime!
Need somewhere to stay?
Do your family and friends need somewhere to stay in NewcastleGateshead during graduation? Find out where to stay in NewcastleGateshead here.
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