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Wedding offer

Event Room at 1599 at the Royal College

Banqueting Hall
·
Whole venue
232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ –
Glasgow City Centre
Up to 140
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in a grand historic hall with a 3-course festive dinner, arrival drink, room hire included and a complimentary DJ for 70+. mon–wed £52pp; thu–sun £58pp.

Ultimate Christmas Party – Event Room (Min. 70 Guests)
£52 per person

• Arrival drink: Prosecco, beer or Christmas mocktail
• Glass of house wine with the meal
• 3-course festive set menu
• Personalised menus and table plan
• Room hire included
• Complimentary DJ for bookings of 70+ guests

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding reception in the Event Room with exclusive 5:00 PM–midnight hire, arrival drink and a hot fork buffet.

Wedding Twilight Package – Event Room (Min. 60 Guests)
£80 per person

• Exclusive room hire from 5:00 PM to midnight
• Drinks reception: one glass of prosecco, bottle of beer or fruit juice
• Hot fork buffet: choice of 1 meat, 1 fish and 1 vegetarian, plus 2 desserts
• Use of in-house PA system for speeches
• Traditional cake stand and cake knife
• Classic white table linen and napkins
• Set up for a cash bar
• Dedicated event coordinator

Pricing: VAT included.

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 (TENs) 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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About 1599 at the Royal College

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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Fiona Hainey
Member of Tagvenue since June 2024
1h Response time
98% Response rate

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