
About the venue
Formerly known as The Mining Institute, The Common Room is a spectacularly renovated Grade II* listed heritage venue in the centre of Newcastle.
Just a 3 minute walk to Newcastle Central Station for rail, metro and buses with a taxi rank just outside the building.
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
How to get there
The Common Room
Neville Hall, Westgate Road
NE1 1SE
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Thu 02
Mar
- 2023 -
Fine Wines of Rioja
The Common Room
7:00pm
The Changing Face of Rioja. In this fascinating new tasting we explore how Rioja’s rediscovered diversity could be its greatest opportunity in the face of climate change.
£45.00
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Starts Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France
The Common Room
7:00pm
Would you like to develop a better understanding of the world’s benchmark wine country? This four week course will explain everything that you need to know to be able to buy French wine with confidence.
£140.00
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Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Loire Valley, Bordeaux and South West
The Common Room
7:00pm
Exploring the “Garden of France”, Bordeaux and the sheltered river valleys where the Atlantic gives way to the Mediterranean. Enjoy classic Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and discover hidden gems.
£40.00
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Wed 12
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Alsace and Burgundy
The Common Room
7:00pm
Exploring the often overlooked Alsace and brilliant Burgundy, perhaps the most celebrated vineyards of them all. Join us and develop an understanding of two of the world’s great wine regions.
£40.00
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Wed 19
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Rhone Valley and Alps
The Common Room
7:00pm
Explore the variety of eastern France from wonderful white wines to full bodied reds. Join us and enjoy a tasting of familiar friends and new discoveries.
£40.00
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Wed 26
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Mediterranean
The Common Room
7:00pm
Explore the vineyards of the French Mediterranean from Provence to the Spanish border including the beautiful island of Corsica. Join us and get familiar with the South of France.
£40.00
More Info

Thu 02
Mar
- 2023 -
Fine Wines of Rioja
The Common Room
7:00pm
The Changing Face of Rioja. In this fascinating new tasting we explore how Rioja’s rediscovered diversity could be its greatest opportunity in the face of climate change.
£45.00
More Info

Starts
Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France
The Common Room
7:00pm
Would you like to develop a better understanding of the world’s benchmark wine country? This four week course will explain everything that you need to know to be able to buy French wine with confidence.
£140.00
More Info

Wed 05
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Loire Valley, Bordeaux and South West
The Common Room
7:00pm
Exploring the “Garden of France”, Bordeaux and the sheltered river valleys where the Atlantic gives way to the Mediterranean. Enjoy classic Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and discover hidden gems.
£40.00
More Info

Wed 12
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Alsace and Burgundy
The Common Room
7:00pm
Exploring the often overlooked Alsace and brilliant Burgundy, perhaps the most celebrated vineyards of them all. Join us and develop an understanding of two of the world’s great wine regions.
£40.00
More Info

Wed 19
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Rhone Valley and Alps
The Common Room
7:00pm
Explore the variety of eastern France from wonderful white wines to full bodied reds. Join us and enjoy a tasting of familiar friends and new discoveries.
£40.00
More Info

Wed 26
Apr
- 2023 -
Tour de France - Mediterranean
The Common Room
7:00pm
Explore the vineyards of the French Mediterranean from Provence to the Spanish border including the beautiful island of Corsica. Join us and get familiar with the South of France.
£40.00
More Info