#1
Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox
⭐ 4.6
3784 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: This unique converted church venue offers a vibrant atmosphere, excellent food, and has a proven track record of hosting magical weddings.
What they do: Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox operates as a bar and kitchen serving an eclectic range of food, open seven days a week. It is also a music-led venue hosting special events, including weddings, corporate events, funerals, and Christmas parties.
What customers say: Customers rave about the venue's unique character as a converted church, praising its 'brilliant' vibe and 'really good' sound for concerts. The food, particularly the smoked wings and 'The Winged Ox' burger, receives high praise. A wedding review describes the experience as 'magical' and 'beyond anything we could have hoped for', with staff being proactive and helpful.
Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox is a lively bar and kitchen set in a converted church, offering an eclectic food menu and hosting a variety of events, including weddings. It is highly regarded by customers for its unique atmosphere, excellent live music, and delicious food. A recent wedding review highlighted the venue's exceptional service and magical execution of their special day.
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#2
Sloans
⭐ 4.3
3496 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: As Glasgow's oldest pub with a historic ballroom, Sloans offers a uniquely charming and well-regarded setting for weddings.
What they do: Sloans, known as Glasgow's oldest pub, offers a decadent venue across three floors, featuring a Grand Ballroom, a central staircase, and an outside courtyard. They provide various menus, host regular ceilidhs and other events, and explicitly offer private hire for weddings.
What customers say: Customers highly praise Sloans for its rich history, comfortable rustic bar, and historic ballroom. The food, especially the fish and chips and the 'next level' macaroni and cheese, receives enthusiastic recommendations. The atmosphere is described as great, with friendly staff and live folk music, making it a unique slice of Glasgow's history and a must-visit.
Sloans, Glasgow's oldest pub, is a historic and decadent venue offering a unique setting for dining, events, and weddings, complete with a Grand Ballroom. Customers consistently laud its historical charm, friendly staff, and exceptional food, particularly the highly celebrated macaroni and cheese. The venue's regular ceilidhs and live music further enhance its vibrant atmosphere.
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#3
The Corinthian Club
⭐ 4.3
2291 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: This venue is shortlisted for its stunning, multi-floor setting, versatile event spaces, and explicit offering of wedding services.
What they do: The Corinthian Club is a multi-floor venue featuring Tellers Brasserie & Bar, Charlie Parkers Piano Bar, private dining spaces, a late-night club, and a rooftop terrace. It offers services for food & drink, private hire, weddings, live music, and events.
What customers say: Customers consistently praise the venue's 'classy', 'elegant', and 'visually stunning' atmosphere, with many highlighting the impressive architecture and live piano music. Service is generally well-regarded, with staff described as 'warm with big smiles', though some reviews note that customer service can be inconsistent for the price point. Food receives mixed reviews, with some dishes praised while others are considered average.
The Corinthian Club is an elegant, multi-floor Glasgow venue offering a brasserie, piano bar, club, and private event spaces, explicitly including weddings. Guests frequently commend its stunning architecture, romantic ambience, and live music, though some feedback suggests food quality and service can be inconsistent despite the high prices.
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#4
Platform
⭐ 4.4
1088 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Platform is shortlisted for its unique industrial-chic setting, versatile event spaces, and explicit suitability for weddings.
What they do: Platform is a unique Glasgow venue nestled in six beautifully restored railway arches, offering 35,000 square feet of flexible space for various events, including corporate meetings, product launches, weddings, and artistic performances. It features an on-site bar and dining area called Platform One, and a charming outdoor courtyard.
What customers say: Customers are 'really surprised at how good this was' and praise the 'amazing atmosphere' and 'great vibe'. Reviews highlight the 'HUGE portion sizes' and 'lovely staff' for food and drinks, with specific mention of a popular kids' pizza making class. However, some guests have experienced issues with staff trying to rush them or asking for payment prematurely.
Platform is a unique Glasgow venue set within restored railway arches, offering flexible event spaces for everything from corporate events to weddings, alongside an on-site bar and dining. Guests commend its amazing atmosphere, generous food portions, and family-friendly activities, though some have noted issues with staff attentiveness regarding table turnover.
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#5
Merchants House of Glasgow
⭐ 4.9
441 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: This historic and stunning venue is shortlisted for its beautiful architecture, versatile event booking options, and highly praised customer experience.
What they do: The Merchants House of Glasgow is a registered Scottish Charity that offers venue booking services. It provides information on its history, annual accounts, and charity grants, reflecting its role in supporting the community.
What customers say: Customers describe the venue as a 'stunning' and 'beautiful Victorian building' with 'ornate features' and a 'stunning marble staircase'. Reviews frequently praise the 'excellent cocktails', 'magical' music performances, and the 'warm welcome' from staff, creating a 'meditative' and 'uplifting' experience. Many recommend it for its beautiful setting and high-quality events.
The Merchants House of Glasgow is a registered charity offering venue booking services within a stunning Victorian building, celebrated for its ornate features and grand hall. Guests consistently laud the beautiful setting, excellent cocktails, and the magical atmosphere created by various performances and the welcoming staff. Its historic grandeur makes it a highly recommended choice for events, including weddings.
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#6
Trades Hall Of Glasgow
⭐ 4.5
379 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: This historic venue is celebrated for its beautiful setting, exceptional staff, and charitable contributions.
What they do: Trades Hall of Glasgow is a stunning historic venue in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, offering a unique backdrop for weddings and corporate packages for up to 250 guests. As the home of The Trades House of Glasgow, a charity since 1605, hosting events here also contributes to local charitable causes.
What customers say: Customers describe Trades Hall as an amazing, stunning, and perfect wedding venue, particularly suited for autumn-themed celebrations. The team, including Elaine, Mark, Paul, and Stuart, are highly praised for their exceptional help, attentiveness, and ability to ensure events run smoothly. Guests appreciate the venue's historic charm, multiple levels, and interesting backdrops for photos.
Trades Hall of Glasgow stands out as a stunning historic venue, highly recommended for weddings and other events due to its unique charm and excellent service. Customers consistently praise the dedicated staff, like Elaine and Paul, for their support and professionalism, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. The venue's beautiful architecture and versatile spaces make it an ideal choice for various occasions, while also contributing to local charities.
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#7
The Engine Works
⭐ 4.7
238 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: This venue is highly praised for its unique aesthetic, versatile spaces, and outstanding wedding coordination team.
What they do: The Engine Works provides a multifunctional events space in Glasgow, suitable for weddings & celebrations, conferences & meetings, events & performances, and film & TV production. It offers various distinct spaces including The Engine Room, The Outhouse, The Workshop, The Garden, and The Print Rooms, designed to be a blank canvas for any event.
What customers say: Customers consistently describe The Engine Works as a dream wedding venue, praising its spectacular space, industrial character, and refined details that create a cool, edgy, yet inviting vibe. Reviewers highlight the flexibility of having different spaces for various parts of the day and commend staff members like Hannah and Klara for their amazing coordination, professionalism, patience, and expertise.
The Engine Works is a highly recommended wedding venue, celebrated for its stunning industrial aesthetic and versatile 'blank canvas' spaces that allow couples to create their dream day. Customers consistently praise the exceptional team, including coordinators like Hannah and Klara, for their professionalism, expertise, and seamless execution of events. The venue's ability to offer distinct areas for ceremonies, receptions, and lounging contributes to a spectacular and well-organized wedding experience.
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#8
200 SVS Conference & Events
⭐ 4.4
181 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: A versatile venue highly regarded for its event facilities and professional staff, including for weddings.
What they do: 200 SVS Conference & Events provides venue hire across multiple floors for a wide range of events, including banquets, meetings, team-building, corporate events, and celebrations. They explicitly cater to weddings, offering dedicated spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
What customers say: Customers describe 200 SVS as an excellent, modern, light, and well-managed conference and meeting venue with polite and friendly staff. While some reviews mention spa treatments and afternoon tea, the primary praise is for the effective conference facilities, good quality projection and audio, and very good catering. Staff are consistently noted as friendly and very helpful.
200 SVS Conference & Events offers versatile venue hire for a broad spectrum of occasions, including weddings, corporate meetings, and celebrations, across its various floors. Customers appreciate the modern facilities, efficient management, and the high quality of catering and technical support provided for events. The staff are consistently highlighted for their friendliness and helpfulness, ensuring smooth and successful gatherings.
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#9
The Haberdashery
⭐ 4.8
106 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Highly recommended as a wedding venue with exceptional staff and a beautiful setting.
What they do: The Haberdashery offers venue hire for events and private functions. They also operate as a cafe, serving beverages like Chai latte and Peach ice tea.
What customers say: The Haberdashery is overwhelmingly praised as an 'unreal' wedding venue, with couples commending the beautiful space, perfect aesthetic, and effortless flow of their special day. Nikki and Afton, the event coordinators, receive high praise for their professionalism, support, and ability to bring clients' visions to life. Guests also enjoy the cafe aspect, noting the lovely atmosphere, comfortable seating, and excellent drinks.
The Haberdashery serves as a highly-rated venue for weddings and private functions, celebrated for its unique character, beautiful open spaces, and seamless event execution. Clients consistently highlight the exceptional support and communication from the event team, particularly Nikki and Afton, who go above and beyond to tailor events to specific needs. Beyond events, it is also appreciated as a lovely cafe with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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#10
Box Hub
⭐ 4.8
96 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: A top-tier event venue celebrated for its versatility, exceptional staff, and client-focused approach.
What they do: Box Hub is a sought-after event venue in Glasgow, offering spaces like Bridge Gardens and Vennel for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. They focus on client and guest experience, providing personable booking processes, transparent costs, and the freedom for clients to create personalised events.
What customers say: Customers consistently describe Box Hub as a fantastic venue, praising its suitability for various events, including weddings, birthday parties, and corporate gatherings. The staff, particularly Ellen, Mhairi, Louise, Ranvir, and Sunny, receive high commendation for their professionalism, helpfulness, and exceptional service throughout the planning and execution stages. Clients appreciate the venue's flexibility and the team's ability to ensure everything runs smoothly, making for a stress-free experience.
Box Hub is a premier event venue in Glasgow, renowned for hosting a diverse range of occasions from weddings and corporate events to private celebrations. The venue is highly praised for its exceptional customer service, with staff members like Ellen consistently going above and beyond to assist clients and ensure a seamless experience. Guests appreciate the flexibility offered, allowing for truly personalised events, and the overall professional and friendly atmosphere.
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#11
Trades House
⭐ 4.7
42 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Praised for its stunning historic architecture and consistently helpful, efficient staff, making it a versatile venue for various events.
What they do: The Trades House of Glasgow operates as a charity, supporting those in need across the Greater Glasgow area through the engagement of Incorporated Crafts. It also functions as a venue, known as Trades Hall, located at 85 Glassford Street.
What customers say: Customers commend Trades House for its immaculate function rooms and amazing building, featuring wonderful old architecture and original features. It is praised as a great venue for various events, including trade shows, conferences, and concerts. The staff consistently receive positive feedback for being helpful, efficient, and friendly.
Trades House of Glasgow, a charity supporting the local community, also serves as a highly-rated venue known as Trades Hall. Customers consistently praise its immaculate function rooms, wonderful old architecture, and original features, making it suitable for a variety of events from conferences to concerts. The staff are frequently highlighted for their excellent, helpful, efficient, and friendly service.
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#12
Number 18 Venue
⭐ 4.8
34 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Highly praised for its versatile, clean, and accessible venue, coupled with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, making it a community-focused event space.
What they do: Number 18 Venue offers spaces for hire, hosting a variety of events including baby showers, workshops, classes, kids' parties, meetings, and learning events.
What customers say: Customers consistently praise Number 18 Venue for its welcoming and friendly staff, who are described as lovely, helpful, and attentive. The venue is noted for being clean, well-kept, bright, and modern, while retaining the character of its original church building, with good accessibility. It is highly recommended for a variety of events, from private parties and launch events to community classes and workshops.
Number 18 Venue provides a versatile and welcoming space for a range of events, from private celebrations like 21st birthdays and baby showers to community workshops and corporate meetings. Customers consistently commend the venue's friendly, helpful, and attentive staff, as well as its clean, modern, and accessible facilities that retain the charm of its original church building. It is seen as a community hub offering diverse activities.
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#13
The Savings Bank
⭐ 4.7
35 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Stands out as a spectacular independent venue with stunning architecture, exceptional staff, and amazing catering, making it ideal for unique weddings.
What they do: The Savings Bank is a spectacular independent venue in Glasgow, combining opulent neoclassical architecture with modern event management. It offers a fully licensed bar and kitchen for up to 225 people, audio-visual options, and expert staff, making it a perfect venue for all occasions.
What customers say: Customers rave about The Savings Bank as a wonderful and spectacular venue, particularly for weddings, praising its stunning architecture and intimate atmosphere. The staff, especially Nedka, are consistently highlighted for their exceptional communication, helpfulness, and tireless efforts in ensuring events run smoothly and without stress. The food, such as the Greek sharing platters, is described as absolutely amazing, contributing to a perfect and unique event experience.
The Savings Bank is celebrated as a spectacular independent venue in Glasgow, admired for its stunning neoclassical architecture and ability to host memorable events, especially weddings. Customers consistently praise the exceptional service from staff, particularly Nedka, who ensures smooth planning and execution with excellent communication. The venue's amazing food and unique atmosphere make it a highly recommended choice for a distinctive and stress-free occasion.
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#14
Bridge Gardens
⭐ 4.9
25 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: Celebrated for its stunning and flexible venue, coupled with an exceptional and highly professional team that ensures seamless event execution.
What they do: Bridge Gardens, operated by Health Hub Studios (Scotland) Limited T/A Box Hub, offers venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and Christmas events. It is located at 50 Washington Street, Glasgow.
What customers say: Customers consistently describe Bridge Gardens as an exceptional and stunning venue, perfect for weddings and corporate events. The team, including Matt and Mhairi, receives high praise for being brilliant, professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful, ensuring smooth planning and execution. Guests highlight the venue's flexibility, beautiful space, and the attentive staff who make every event run seamlessly.
Bridge Gardens, operated by Box Hub, is an exceptional and stunning venue in Glasgow, highly recommended for weddings and corporate events. Customers consistently praise the brilliant and professional team, including Matt and Mhairi, for their helpfulness, excellent communication, and seamless event coordination. The venue's beautiful and flexible space, combined with attentive staff, ensures every occasion runs smoothly and perfectly.
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#15
WestEnd Venue
⭐ 4.6
29 reviews
Recognised
Why Shortlisted: They offer a comprehensive, highly-praised event service, making them a standout choice for any celebration.
What they do: WestEnd Venue is dedicated to crafting unique and unforgettable experiences for special days and events. They offer comprehensive event planning and organizing services, including wedding and event decoration, LED letters, wedding planning, floral arches, backdrops, and Chavari chairs. They also cater for birthday parties, corporate events, and provide venue hire and catering services.
What customers say: Customers consistently praise WestEnd Venue as an excellent choice, often highlighting the 'full package' service that includes venue, catering, drinks, decor, and DJ, allowing them to enjoy their event without hassle. Reviewers describe the venue as 'stunning' with an 'elegant setup' and commend the 'professional, attentive staff' for ensuring a 'seamless and unforgettable experience'. Many appreciate the beautiful decorations, spacious parking, and superb overall service.
WestEnd Venue in Glasgow is a highly-rated event space specializing in weddings and various celebrations, offering a comprehensive suite of services from decoration and planning to catering and venue hire. Customers consistently laud the venue for its 'full package' approach, which includes everything from decor and catering to staffing, ensuring a stress-free experience. The 'stunning' venue, 'attentive staff', and 'superb services' are frequently highlighted, making it a popular choice for those seeking a seamless and memorable event.
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