A basement event space with round wooden tables, black chairs, low lighting from candles, and a projector screen at Blackfriars of Bell Street.
An event space with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, glowing candles, and a large mural of a man holding a cigarette under purple lighting at Blackfriars of Bell Street.
An event space with round tables, black chairs, a small stage with a microphone, purple lighting, and candlelit tables at Blackfriars of Bell Street.
A basement event space with an audience seated facing a small stage where a performer stands under a spotlight at Blackfriars of Bell Street.

Blackfriars Basement at Blackfriars of Bell Street

Event Space in a Pub
·
Whole venue
36 Bell Street, Blackfriars of Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG –
Glasgow City Centre
Up to 140
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Blackfriars of Bell Street is a pub and live-entertainment venue whose defining quality is a sociable, performance-centred atmosphere that combines bar space with intimate event areas.

Design: The interior pairs an uncluttered bar area with a low-ceilinged, dimly lit basement performance room. Exposed metal ducting, dark-painted walls and coloured stage lighting give the basement a compact, focused profile.

Features: The venue has a PA system and speakers, house Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The basement contains a compact stage, flexible seating and a small dance area; own music is permitted and hosts may bring a DJ. A staffed bar supplies drinks and casual bar food.

Ideal for: Groups that want an intimate, lively space for mixed seating and standing will find the layout suited to social, performance-led evenings.

What guests say: The venue has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, helpful barstaff. The basement provides an intimate setting that suits jazz gigs and stand-up comedy.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50–£150 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50–£150 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50–£150 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 3:00
from £50 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per evening
22:00 – 3:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per evening
22:00 – 3:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per evening
22:00 – 3:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per evening
22:00 – 3:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 140
Cabaret
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking or vaping inside the building
Any damage to the space will result in extra charges
Any damage to any hired tech will result in extra charges
No outside alcohol is allowed inside the venue
Any abuse to staff during the event will result in cancellation to the event
Any member of the event who is too intoxicated either before or during the event will be asked to leave immediately

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About Blackfriars of Bell Street

Blackfriars of Bell Street is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Leon James
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