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Best Last Minute Graduation Celebration Ideas

Are you a Newcastle, Northumbria University or Newcastle College student scrambling to find a last‑minute spot to celebrate graduation? Eldon Square has your back. Here’s your guide to the final-day festivities:

Cheers at Grey’s Quarter & In‑centre dining

Umai Mi inside Eldon Square (Grey’s Quarter) are dishing out a FREE prosecco or cocktail to graduates dining between 7–18 July 2025. Don’t forget to book your slot as it’s set to be a popular spot for celebrations!

Chaophraya, nestled inside our Grey’s Quarter overlooking the Monument, are offering a free bottle of fizz with their graduation menu—plus a Thai-infused bottomless brunch for £45.

Frankie & Benny’s go big or go home celebrations of the class of 2025 is one to pencil in as they are set to offer all graduates (GCSE/A-Level results, university graduates) a free main when 1 adult main is purchased!

Snap-worthy pampering & photo ops

Stop by Sephora inside St Andrews Way, Eldon Square for a quick graduation glam look. Speak with beauty industry experts in store who will help curate a look you’ll love. Booking is essential – (30 mins from £30)

Explore John Lewis & Partners Beauty Counters, packed with must-have designer products including Dior, Chanel and Benefit, perfect for building a graduation worthy look.

Indulge in a makeup master class from Charlotte Tilbury inside Fenwick so you’re prepped and ready for your wall-worthy Graduation snap! Because let’s face it, we all know you want to look and feel for best on the day, because that photo’s going to be in pride and place for years to come.

Where to go after the ceremony

Prefer relaxed drinks? Fenwick’s Fuego has complimentary cocktails for graduates, and Fred’s inside Fenwick offers free fizz with Afternoon Tea. Or if you’re looking for something different, you can experience theatre with your drinks at The Alchemist. Enjoy bar service until 1 AM on Thursdays–Saturdays, complemented by DJ sets.

In-Centre Celebrations Recap

Umai Mi – Free prosecco/cocktails with dining, 7–18 July.
Chaophraya – Free bottle of fizz with graduation menu, plus bottomless brunch.
Frankie and Benny’s Grads eat FREE* T&C’s Apply
Sephora – 30-minute glam sessions and photo props—perfect for social media.
Other restaurants – Frankie & Benny’s, Bella Italia (30 % off), Ask Italian, —all great alternative dinner spots.

Eldon Square really shines for any last-minute grad plans -celebratory cocktails, tasty meals, glam transformations and outfit options all bundled into one central spot in Newcastle. So, grab your cap (and maybe a cocktail), soak it all in and have the best time. And don’t forget to check out our student discounts.

A huge congrats, Grads – We can’t wait to celebrate with you!