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Whole Venue at The Alchemy Experiment

Gallery
·
Whole venue
157 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TS –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Alchemy Experiment is an independent gallery-café that combines exhibition displays and community-led creative programming, presenting a compact, adaptable cultural space.

Design: The interior pairs exposed brick and white gallery walls with timber tables and simple seating. A large glass frontage supplies abundant natural light and gives the space compact proportions.

Features: The space includes an on-site café serving coffee, cakes and vegan options and a small retail area used for art and merch. The space has a PA system and speakers, permits external DJs and own music, provides Wi‑Fi, and offers step-free entry and wheelchair access.

Ideal for: Creative collectives and community groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing gatherings.

What sets it apart: A two-floor arrangement pairs a street-front café/gallery with a separate lower gallery space reserved for quieter exhibitions, workshops and pop-up markets.

What guests say: The space is well kept and has a distinct independent character. The staff are accommodating and helpful.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: 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
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking allowed in the building.
• All dogs, including service animals, are welcome inside.
• Damage done to the space will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About The Alchemy Experiment

The Alchemy Experiment is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Pierce N/A
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
5h Response time
60% Response rate

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