Our venue is ideal for birthdays, engagement parties, baby showers, or corporate gatherings. With seating for up to 45 guests and room for up to 50 including some standing, The Nuthatch provides the right balance of exclusivity and comfort. Unlike large function rooms, a private hire here gives you the entire venue — your own cocktail bar for the evening.
We offer custom cocktail menus, tailored to your tastes and your event. Our bartenders bring the same creativity and attention to detail to private parties as they do every night behind the bar. Food is available in the form of British Charcuterie & Cheese boards, priced at £20 per guest, featuring artisan produce designed to pair beautifully with cocktails and wines.
As part of Middlesbrough’s thriving independent scene, The Nuthatch has been featured in We Are Middlesbrough and Visit Tees Valley. We’re proud to be a destination where exceptional drinks meet warm, attentive service — a place where celebrations become lasting memories. We've been here since 2016, so you know you're in safe hands.
Weekday bookings (Sunday–Thursday):
£300 hire fee (up to 5 hours)
Weekend bookings (Friday & Saturday):
£500 all-day hire, plus a minimum bar spend
*All hire charges include VAT
We love hosting functions of all kinds, however, on our busier Friday & Saturday evenings as a small business we need to make sure that we aren't at a loss, as a result the minimum spend is a condition of booking and must be paid in full in advance. At the event this can either be used as a bar tab, or alternatively guests can pay for their own drinks and any shortfall deducted before a refund issued back to you (within 7 days of the event). Of course a combination of both suits most.
We have seating available for up to 50 guests, with our standard layout. Depending on the number of guests we will discuss how best we can work service, table or bar service etc and all of this we can discuss at the time you make the booking. We have experience in hosting seminars, workplace awards etc and can happily setup presentation equipment (not provided by us) should this be needed.
More often than not, and to provide best value for money we often create a bespoke menu with your favourite drinks - and those with plenty of wow factor so your guests aren't disappointed.
For certain events it is possible that Children can attend, however our licensing conditions are strict, so please contact us for further clarification. Please be aware that we operate a Challenge 25 Policy so if you are fortunate enough to look young you may be asked for ID.
Absolutely! The venue is yours for the day, and we are happy to help. All that we ask is that there is no confetti or glitter (we are still finding bits from a New Years Eve event back in 2017!)
We offer mouthwatering Charcuterie & Cheeseboards and find these perfect for many celebrations and events, however we can recommend some other great local businesses depending on what you are looking for from buffets, to pizzas, to cupcakes from right next door at Songbird Bakery.
Get ready for a summer celebration with a festive twist. Join us Sunday 27th July from 5pm for our much-loved Christmas in July evening.
🎁 £29.95 per guest
Includes 3 festive cocktails, our Christmas playlist, decorations, and all the cheer of December — without the cold.
🧀 Charcuterie & Cheese will also be available at a special discounted price.
Spaces are limited, so book early and bring a little sparkle to your summer!
