If you are planning a small party in Glasgow, then small function rooms are the spot for your event. If you are tired of all of the lines and the waiting that comes with a regular night out at your local, function rooms are the way to go. Enjoy all of the classic pub amenities in a private room just for your event. Browse through our expertly curated list of pubs with small function rooms and book with us today. Cheers!
The cost of small function rooms averages around £35 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Glasgow, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £20 | to £39 | per person |
| From £234 | to £450 | hire fee per day |
| From £35 | to £72 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Private Gold Room at Riverboat Casino
in Glasgow City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We booked this room for a New Year’s party and it was perfect.’
The Bridie Library at Glasgow University Union
in West End - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue, fantastic location and Rachel and the on-site staff were fantastic!’
Courtyard at Arta
in Glasgow City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Good rental price for such a beautiful space. Plenty of space.’
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Glasgow, available to book on Tagvenue:
Cheap small function rooms in Glasgow start from £10 per person or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
2nd Level of Venue + Goldroom at Riverboat Casino, from £10 per person
(up to 250 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Every challenge was met with a solution and every conversation left me feeling more confident.’
Arc Suite at The Arthouse Hotel, Glasgow, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: The spacious Arc Suite is the ideal location to host a private get together with its own bar and dancefloor, so you can truly celebrate like no one is watching, alternatively the Arc Suite can also be adapted to host a business...
Private Function Room at Bacchus Bar, from £50 hire fee per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Located below the main venue, this private function room accommodates up to 100 guests and is suitable for celebrations, business events, meetings, and private parties.
In Glasgow, small function rooms are most commonly booked for 5 to 20 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Meeting | Usually between £30 and £150. |
User who booked Meeting Room at iCafe Merchant City for 6 guests
said: ‘Great venue for small meetings, good cafe offering right at hand...’ |
| Party | Usually between £200 and £1,100. |
User who booked Private Gold Room at Riverboat Casino for 20 guests
said: ‘A great wee venue. Brilliant host and dj. Thank you for everything!’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £60 and £350. |
User who booked Courtyard at Arta for 65 guests
said: ‘Good location and venue for a party.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £750 and £1,100. |
User who booked The Board Room at The Butterfly and The Pig for 20 guests
said: ‘Easy to organise our dinner for 20. Staff were lovely on the evening. Very relaxing evening.’ |
| Conference | Usually between £150 and £850. |
User who booked Proclaim at The Studio Glasgow for 54 guests
said: ‘could not fault it, Ronald was exceptional in particular...’ |
Not all venues require you to put down a hire fee upfront. Minimum spend venues require you to spend a certain amount of money during your party. This option is great for parties with tighter budgets or if you will be expecting a larger amount of people.
Keeping the costs down in a small function room isn’t too difficult. Firstly, limiting the amount of people you invite is going to be the best way to keep expenses under control, because you can get a smaller space and spend less on food and drinks. Another way to keep costs down is to keep the premium liquors on the shelf and have an open beer and wine bar.
Small function rooms are the best venues for birthday parties and small get-togethers with friends. They are unpretentious and low maintenance spaces that encourage all of your guests to enjoy some good drinks and food together. If you are not celebrating, then function rooms are also incredible places for hosting meetings and small conferences. Function rooms will come with all of the AV equipment and space you will need for productive meetings among your peers and colleagues.
Page last updated in September 2026
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