The Biscuit Room

General information

The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest contemporary art, craft & design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant cultural quarter. THE BISCUIT ROOM, our hospitality suite, provides a unique, stylish and versatile events venue. It is the perfect backdrop for all kinds of functions, including:

• Workshops/meetings • AGMs • Product launches • Seminars & conferences • Private dining • Dinner/dances • Drinks receptions • Alumni events • Away days • Fundraisers • Charity auctions • TV & Media events • Training events • Exhibitions • Competitions • Networking events • Lunch clubs • Tea parties • Retirement & leaving parties • Anniversary & birthday parties • Baby showers • Wedding receptions • Wedding ceremonies • Civil partnerships • Blessings

The Biscuit Room features a large bar, banqueting suite, dance floor, stage, green room and quiet lounge. It can accommodate up to 300 guests or delegates in comfort. Lighting systems can be configured to suit every mood.

Within the main art gallery, we also offer two rooms for meetings or private dining (The Glass House and The Drawing Room), each with capacity for up to 24. Drinks receptions (standing only) for up to 100 can be held in The Cube, amongst the artwork.

Superb facilities are matched by first rate, attentive service from an expert team to ensure your event runs smoothly. Add in our popular Factory Kitchen Café and celebrated Artisan restaurant (led by 'North East Chef of the Year' Andrew Wilkinson) and your experience is complete. Open 6 days a week, the cafe can seat up to 40 and the restaurant has 80 covers.

We are 5 minutes from Manors Metro Station, a 10 minute stroll from the city centre (with mainline rail links) and just a few miles drive from Newcastle Airport. There’s ample free car parking on site or at our nearby sister venue, The Holy Biscuit.