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The Tall Ship

150 Pointhouse Place Glasgow, G3 8RS

Unusual
·350 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour is one of Glasgow’s foremost attractions and is of tremendous historical significance to the city. Clyde-built in 1896 and named the ‘Glenlee’, The Tall Ship took to the waves as a cargo ship, circumnavigating the world four times. Sold to the Spanish Government in 1922, she became a training vessel for their Navy. By 1980, the Glenlee lay in dry dock in a Spanish quay. Recognising the significance of the Glenlee as one of the last Clyde-built ships still afloat in the world, the Clyde Maritime Trust arranged for her return home to Glasgow and began restoration in 1993. Today, a popular visitor attraction and a function venue, we have a proud reputation for delivering exceptional standards of catering and customer service, which will offer you an impressive event whatever the occasion. We will be delighted to welcome you onboard to meet our dedicated staff, who will help you to create a memorable, stress-free historical experience which is tailored to suit your imagination and your budget. With unrivalled views of the famous River Clyde you can be sure your event will be an unforgettable occasion for you and your guests. We hope that you take from The Tall Ship a little of the fascination, pride and pleasure that this historic vessel offers to all who board her. We invite you to be part of our history... A wonderful sense of arrival awaits your guests onboard The Tall Ship. Whether you choose a pre-dinner drinks reception in the Pumphouse Galleries, or the breathtaking main deck of the Ship itself, the anticipation and excitement as you walk over the quayside and onto the Ship, is unmatched at any other venue in Glasgow. The Tween Deck can be set for up to 216 guests, seated at round tables. When dressed and lit for an occasion, it has a warm and inviting atmosphere that never fails to charm our guests. Our experienced events team will also work with you to help you choose table centres, coordinated linen, entertainment and audio-visual equipment to ensure a memorable experience for both you and your guests. The perfect dinner is the right combination of a venue ambience and quality of food and service. Once you have chosen The Tall Ship as your venue, we will take you through our extensive food and beverage menus or will create something bespoke according to your requirements. A menu tasting can be arranged prior to your event where you can sample the dishes and meet our award-winning chef. All crockery, cutlery, tables, chairs and linen, as well as set up and waiting staff, are included in the hire of the ship.

Parklands Country Club

Parklands Country Club Crookfur Park Ayr Road Newton Mearns Glasgow, G77 6DT

Unusual
·200 attendees
·30 bedrooms
·2 meeting rooms

Parklands Country Club – situated in the Southside of Glasgow offers Conference Facilities which can be adapted to suit all needs. Both our suites have free WIFI access. The use of a flip chart, digital projector (Sandringham only), screen, Parklands Paper and Pencils are all included in the Room Hire charge and are available on request. We can also provide leisure facilities at a small charge for any business colleagues that may need a bit of rest or relaxation after a hard meeting.

The Arches Glasgow

253 Argyle St, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, G42 9DU

Unusual
·900 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Set in Glasgow City Centre, the Arches is the most exciting and vibrant alternative to the standard corporate venues in Glasgow. Conference dinners, gala banquets, product launches, drinks receptions, staff parties, ceilidhs, photo shoots and award ceremonies can all be held in the Grade A-Listed Victorian Railway Arches. The blank canvas allows the experienced in-house event team to create a unique and memorable event for your guests. By using our imagination anything is possible…. The Arches is a versatile space that can hold up to 700 people for a dinner or banquet and 2000 people for a drinks reception. Alternatively create a small intimate event for 100 – 300 people using one or two Arches. Conference Facilities are available for up to 150 – 200 delegates with stage set and raked seating with Exhibitions also easily catered for.

City Halls Glasgow

The City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ, G1 1NQ

Unusual
·936 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The City Halls complex recently underwent an extensive £15 million redevelopment which has enhanced the beauty of the original features whilst maximising and modernising the Halls’ excellent multi-purpose facilities. The attractive meeting rooms and conference spaces at the City Halls are suitable for hosting events from between 10 and 936 delegates. The venue lies right in the heart of the Merchant City and is home to an astonishing range of musical activity and events.

Oran Mor Glasgow

Òran Mór Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX, G12 8QX

Conference centre
·Unusual
·400 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Situated in the heart of the West End, Òran Mór is a unique venue. The Auditorium, Gallery and Private Dining Room are all available for hire for meetings, receptions or dinners. From your initial enquiry through to the completion of your event, you will have one contact ensuring a personal and efficient service. The venue recognises that each event has different requirements and therefore offer complete flexibility including bespoke menus and an accommodating approach to any request. The Auditorium is a breathtaking architectural setting for a range of events, from workshops for 80 people to reception of 400. Beneath the celestial ceiling mural by Alasdair Gray, one of Scotland’s largest pieces of public art, guests can enjoy the fine Scottish food and impeccable service that has put us on the map as one of Glasgow’s leading venues. It is an atmospheric room enhanced by the stained glass windows, and, as well as retaining many of the original features of the church, offers a contemporary setting in which to hold events. The facilities include a private entrance, a dedicated kitchen, disabled access, natural daylight and an original architectural setting. The Private Dining Room is a beautifully appointed room with views over the Kibble Palace in the botanic Gardens. It’s perfect for discreet meetings and dinners. It has a sumptuous seating area, private bar and a boardroom table.

Wynd Centre

6 School Wynd Paisley Renfrewshire, PA2 7DR

Unusual

The Wynd Centre provides a variety of services and facilities to many of Paisley and Renfrewshire's mutual aid and self help groups. Formed in 1984 by St John's Church of Scotland, School Wynd Congregational Church and Orr Square Church of Scotland, and joined later by Paisley High Church of Scotland. At the Wynd Centre you will find a variety of different types of venue available for hire. Whether it is for a theatrical production, ceilidh, meeting or whatever then we feel sure that we will be able to meet your needs. Within the Centre you will find various types of lettable accommodation such as the 200 + seat auditorium, halls, and meeting rooms that will suit just about any requirement. We can provide your function/meeting with teas and coffees or of course you can always visit our Coffee Shop during the day.

House for an Art Lover Glasgow

House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow G41 5BW, G41 5BW

Conference centre
·Country house
·Unusual
·50 attendees
·11 meeting rooms

State of the art facilities include 3 contemporary meeting rooms on the second floor of the House, offering flexible space for up to 35 delegates, and the 'The View' on the third floor accommodating up to 40 delegates. All rooms benefit from natural daylight, with views over the surrounding parkland and come well equipped with projector screens and wireless internet connection. The View even has a rooftop terrace! Ample free parking is available and both day delegate and room-only packages are offered. They have a variety of lunch options including buffets and seated lunch in the Art Lovers Cafe. Afterwards, weather permitting, you can get some fresh air and wander round the stunning grounds including the walled gardens. For any event requiring added style we also have the beautiful Mackintosh Suite accommodating up to 100 delegates.

The Pearce Insitute

840 Govan Road Glasgow Scotland, G51 3UU

Unusual
·7 meeting rooms

The Pearce Institute, affectionately known as the PI, has been at the heart of the Govan community since 1906. The PI is home to a wide range of community groups and social economy organisations sharing the common aim of meeting the needs of the people of Govan. With a wide range of accomodation the PI can offer organisations an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, social functions, recreational pursuits and leisure activities.

Alea Casino Glasgow

Springfield Quay Paisley Road, G5 8NP

Unusual
·250 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

The versatility of the function space at Alea Glasgow makes it the ideal location for a wide range of private and corporate events, from fashion shoots and product launches to conferences and cocktail parties. The Face-to-Face event room at the Alea Casino Glasgow makes for a fantastic party venue. This spacious Alea Glasgow venue is perfect for an elegant cocktail party, wedding reception, big birthday bash and can also be transformed into the perfect space for presentations and team-building exercises. The Red Leaf private dining room is an elegant private dining room where you can entertain up to 18 guests, which boasts its own balcony with views over the river. Our function hire at Alea Glasgow is guarenteed to provide the perfect space for your event, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

The National Piping Centre Glasgow

The National Piping Centre & The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel 30-34 McPhater Street Glasgow G4 0HW, G4 0HW

Unusual
·250 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The National Piping Centre offers a truly unique Scottish venue that everyone in your party will be sure to enjoy. Situated in the heart of the city centre, within walking distance of both local train stations and the bus station, they are an ideal location. Offering rooms suitable for meetings, conferences and seminars for a maximum of 160 delegates. The conference and banqueting facilities can accommodate up to 120 guests. Your meeting may range from a single day event, for which we offer a highly competitive Daily Delegate Rate, to a five-day event for which they also have The Piper’s Tryst Hotel on offer. With seven twin rooms and one double room, they can provide first-class overnight accommodation for any of your delegates. The kitchens of The Piper’s Tryst provide all the catering requirements for your event. Offering the best healthy Scottish cooking, using only the finest fresh Scottish ingredients. With a highly versatile range of menus and buffets on offer, they will be more than happy to tailor their catering to meet your individual requirements.

The Restaurant Bar and Grill Glasgow

2nd Floor Princes Square Shopping Centre Buchanan Street Glasgow, G1 3JX

Unusual

Situated in the beautifully restored and sophisticated Princes Square our truly unique venue is ideally suited for corporate hospitality, meetings, product launches, training, or indeed any event which would benefit from such a prominent setting, including weddings and private parties. The private room is also the ideal venue for private parties, accommodating up to 22 seated guests and allowing dining guests to enjoy a superb experience in the privacy of their own dining room. There is no room hire charge for the private room. The adjoining restaurant is also available to hire for larger parties should further space be required.

Metropolitan Bar and Restaurant Glasgow

Metropolitan - Bar and Restaurant Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1LE, G1 1LE

Unusual
·50 attendees
·1 meeting room

Corporate Metropolitan is the perfect location for impressing prospective clients or celebrating success. The venue lavishes attention on the details of your event, how about welcoming guests with a cocktail created in honour of your company which reflects your corporate colours? Choose from the Set Menus or have the Chef tailor them to suit your tastes, the venue can be particularly flexible for parties dining on mid-week nights. Function Room The Function Room is suitable for private dining, presentations, meetings, buffets and networking events, from 9am until 1am. The hire fee is dependent on the level of catering and date required, they are able to be more flexible on quieter mid-week nights. Please get in touch to discuss your particular requirements, but as a guide, the function room holds up to 40 seated for a meal, 60-70 for a buffet and 50 theatre-style. The room is equipped with a CD player, amp and speakers, and tehy are happy to help organise any further equipment you might require through their preferred suppliers. Meeting Room The Private Dining Room doubles as a stylish meeting space for productive out-of-office get-togethers. Peaceful, attractive and conveniently located, it puts your staff, clients or partners immediately at their ease and is much more conducive to a useful session than a drab and impersonal hotel meeting room. They can provide morning croissants or hot rolls with plenty of hot coffee and tea; a buffet lunch or set menu; and for all day sessions, why not finish up with drinks and a delicious meal served on the balcony. The perfect end to a hard day’s work!

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Old Fruitmarket Glasgow

The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ, G1 1NQ

Unusual
·1200 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Old Fruitmarket building recently benefited from extensive refurbishment which has given this iconic venue a new lease of life and an important role in hosting many of the city’s key cultural events and celebrations. The highly atmospheric and versatile Old Fruitmarket venue space can host major events for between 450 - 1200 delegates, depending on layout. The venue lies right in the heart of the Merchant City - and is home to a very wide range of events including concerts, receptions, award ceremonies and banquets.