A grand hall with gilded ceilings, chandeliers, large arched windows, and round tables at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A historic hall with ornate chandeliers, large arched windows, portraits, and round tables with white linens at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, wood paneling, arched windows, and portrait paintings at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A historic hall with ornate chandeliers, wood paneling, arched windows, and round tables set for dining at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A historic building with grand stone columns, arched windows, and a domed roof at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A historic building with sandstone façade, arched windows, and a domed roof at Trades Hall of Glasgow.
A catering plate with smoked salmon, microgreens, and crostini at Trades Hall of Glasgow

Grand Hall at Trades Hall of Glasgow

Hall in a Historic Building
·
Private space
85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UH –
Glasgow City Centre
Up to 250
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Grand Hall is a Hall in the Trades Hall of Glasgow and an ornate historic assembly space defined by a gilded coffered ceiling.

Design: The hall has tall arched windows, dark timber panelling, framed portraits and a run of crystal chandeliers that hang over a polished parquet floor, creating a formal, period interior.

Features: A dedicated PA system and speakers are installed and the room permits own music and external DJs. The space includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, abundant natural light from large windows, an open floor suitable for flexible seating or a dance area, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Community organisations and corporate groups seeking a formal, polished seated dinner or a staged presentation.

What guests say: The hall is beautiful and atmospheric. The venue's staff are attentive and supportive from initial planning through the event.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:30
from £900–£1500 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 0:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 180
  • Theatre
    up to 250
  • Cabaret
    up to 90
  • Classroom
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JG
John G.
Verified review
Wedding · 100 guests · August 2025

The staff and halls are an amazing team

5.0
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AC
Amber C.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
AF
Adeyemi F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Trades Hall of Glasgow

Trades Hall of Glasgow is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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5 Rating
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