Away Day Venues for Hire in Glasgow

Prices of away day venues average around £30 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Glasgow, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Drawing Room at Glasgow University Union in West End - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Originally the old smoking room, this room is now home to a coffee shop during the day and in the evening a bar or dining space. Seating up to 60 guests for dinner it is an ideal space for smaller wedding or private dinners.

• Main Restaurant at Mharsanta Restaurant & Bar in Glasgow City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Main Restaurant, a Dining Room in Mharsanta Restaurant & Bar, is an enclosed dining space that sits apart from the venue's main floor and provides a private setting for hire.

• Posh Room at Enish in Glasgow City Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Venue said: The room permits own music and external DJs and benefits from natural daylight when curtains are open. Ideal for: Friend groups and colleagues seeking a relaxed, seated dinner that can transition into a social, music-led...

You'll find away day venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Glasgow, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Glasgow, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Parlor Media Room at The Address Glasgow on 39-45 Renfield Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: This Address is the perfect downtown haven if you’re visiting Glasgow city for business or leisure. We are delighted to be listed in The Sunday Times 2024 Best Place to Stay.
• Whole Venue at Café Fame on 127 Hope Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Café Fame serves coffee, tea, pastries, and Italian fare with a Scottish twist in Glasgow. With the option to hire the venue for private parties, it can be a nice Art Deco-inspired background for breakfasts, brunches, launches
• Board Room at The Boardwalk on 105 Brunswick Street 105 Brunswick Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We hired the venue to show a documentary as part of our charity event.’

Smaller away day venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Glasgow, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Glengoyne at Hotel du Vin Glasgow - dining room for 24 guests
  Venue said: Situated in Glasgow's West End, Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One Devonshire Gardens is a boutique hotel tucked away in a picturesque Victorian terrace and is regarded as one of the top hotels in Glasgow.

• Mezzanine / Balcony at Enish, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 25 guests
  Venue said: This is the perfect area for some private dining away from other customers whilst still enjoying our restaurant music and setting. Perfect for a proposal, engagement dinner or small wedding.

• Photo Booths Area at Sannio Italian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - dining room for 10 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The space is cosy and intimate, featuring red velvet seating and floral details, and the service is attentive and accommodating.

Cheap away day venues in Glasgow start from £235 hire fee per day or £20 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Drawing Room at Glasgow University Union, from £235 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests seated)
  Venue said: Originally the old smoking room, this room is now home to a coffee shop during the day and in the evening a bar or dining space. Seating up to 60 guests for dinner it is an ideal space for smaller wedding or private dinners.

• Silver Room at The Boardwalk, from £22 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: A creative multi-purpose space, the silver room is a fully accessible space which can be used for rehearsals, meetings, creative thinking, training to name a few.

• Lounge at 175 Lounge, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests seated)
  Venue said: This space has a capacity of 100 guests. The seating layout can be adjusted to your needs, and it will be a fit for family celebrations, dinner parties, corporate receptions, and more!

You can find open-plan studios or loft spaces for creative and team-building activities that offer flexibility for workshops or brainstorming sessions. If your retreat focuses on wellness, consider hiring a dance or yoga studio. For more traditional corporate away days, modern meeting rooms and co-working spaces with AV facilities are excellent for presentations and strategy planning. If you want a unique experience for your team, Glasgow also has quirky venues like industrial warehouses or outdoor spaces, ideal for hosting fun, interactive activities like mini-golf.