Brinkburn Street Brewery, Bar & Kitchen

Brinkburn Street Brewery, Bar and Kitchen is a working brewery with a tap room and restaurant in the Ouseburn Valley, east of Newcastle city centre. Weddings take place in Maling Hall, a large room inside the former Maling Pottery factory, with exposed brick walls and steel beams. It is licensed for ceremonies, so you can marry and celebrate in the same building.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Maling Hall is an open, industrial space with no fixed look, which suits couples who want a relaxed city party rather than a formal country house day. You style the room as you like, and the brewery's own events team, kitchen and bar run the day from one place. GLW recommends it to couples who want good food, local beer and a lively Newcastle setting.

Ceremonies

The hall is licensed for wedding ceremonies, so there is no need to move guests between a register office and a reception venue. The room can be laid out to suit your ceremony, and you can then reset it for the meal and the evening.

Receptions and food

Maling Hall holds up to 250 guests and comes with breakout spaces, its own bar, a projector and a PA system. You get full access the day before to set up. The in-house chefs cook with ingredients that are often sourced locally, and menus range from formal dining to a buffet, tailored to your tastes and any dietary needs. Live music, a DJ or a photo booth can all be added.

Getting there and the area

The brewery is on Ford Street in Byker, in the Ouseburn Valley, a short taxi ride or walk from Newcastle city centre. Byker Metro station is nearby, and Newcastle Central Station is a few minutes away by car. The Ouseburn is known for its independent bars, galleries and music venues, and the city centre has plenty of hotels for guests.

Good to know

• The hall is licensed for wedding ceremonies.
• Tours with the events team can be booked.
• A wedding brochure is available on request.