Event Room at 1599 at the Royal College

Banqueting Hall
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Whole venue
232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ –
Glasgow City Centre

About this space

1599 at the Royal College is a historic institutional venue composed of multiple characterful period rooms that retain original architectural details.

Design: The main interior presents a high‑ceilinged, vaulted hall framed by dark timber beams and decorative plaster cornices. Tall arched windows, crystal chandeliers, full‑height wood panelling and framed oil portraits create a formal, ordered appearance.

Features: The venue contains a principal hall arranged for formal dining and presentations alongside adjoining function suites. The principal hall is fitted with a PA system and speakers, venue Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a baby grand piano; own music and external DJs are permitted subject to noise restrictions. The building is wheelchair accessible and provides accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Corporate teams and private groups seeking a formal, seated dinner or a polished reception with presentation space.

What guests say: The building has notable historic architecture and decorative interiors. The venue's staff are friendly and helpful.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 140
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 60
Classroom
up to 120

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Heritage
Restroom
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
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- No outside catering allowed.
- No outside drinks allowed.
- Minimum numbers applied.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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1599 at the Royal College is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

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Meet your host

Fiona Hainey
Member of Tagvenue since June 2024
2h Response time
98% Response rate

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