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

About this space

Blackfriars Basement is an event space in Glasgow that has hosted comedy shows since the early 1990s. The venue is available for live performances, film screenings, private parties, charity events, corporate functions, meetings, club nights, art exhibitions, weddings, and other special occasions.

The space includes two projectors, a sound system, stage lighting, and wired and wireless microphones, all available to use during your event. A private bar is located within the venue, and guests can access the space through Blackfriars pub or via its own private entrance.

Prices

Monday

12:00 – 0:00

from £50–£150 hire fee

Per afternoon

12:00 – 17:00

from £50

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: 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

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: 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

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Note: 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

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £150

Per evening

22:00 – 3:00

from £250 + £2000

Note: 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

Per evening

22:00 – 3:00

from £250 + £2000

Note: 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

Per evening

22:00 – 3:00

from £250 + £2000

Note: 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

Per evening

22:00 – 3:00

from £250 + £2000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

up to 140

Cabaret

up to 60

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 1:00

Facilities

Air conditioner

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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