Tap Room & Bottle Shop at Grunting Growler

Event Space in a Bar
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Whole venue
51 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8RF
West End, Glasgow

About this space

A chilled-out spot ideal for tastings, small socials, or casual meetups. With loads of craft beers, fridge-lined walls, and a cosy bar setup, it’s great for relaxed events where drinks are the main vibe.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Tuesday
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Wednesday
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Thursday
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Friday
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 14:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
We offer free room hire with a minimum spend of £500 for the day. Your minimum spend can be made up via drinks spend or through a beer tasting curated specifically for you and your guests.
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 25
Theatre
up to 20
Boardroom
up to 20
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 22:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed
Outside alcohol is not allowed
No pets, except guide dogs
Events must finish before 2 pm, unless agreed on beforehand

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Say hello to free venue hire in Glasgow’s Westend — perfect for morning meetings, staff training sessions, or even low-key private events. Yep, totally free. No catch. Just a minimum spend that your thirsty guests will hit without even trying.

When Can You Hire the Space?

We’re now offering exclusive use of our venue between 8am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.
So if you're a business looking for a cool, creative space to escape the boardroom — this is your sign.

Who's It For?

-Glad you asked. This works great for:

-Corporate teams who want something more inspiring than another hotel conference room

-Local freelancers hosting a workshop or team session

-Small brands doing product launches, tastings, or content shoots

-Agencies running brainstorming days

-Folks who just want to get together, talk shop, and have a few quality beers after

And if you're not entirely sure what your event will look like, give us a shout — we’re flexible and up for helping make it work.

What’s Included?
We keep it simple — and useful.

-Super-fast Wi-Fi (no dodgy connections here)

-A 75" presentation-ready TV screen

-Flexible seating setups for workshops, meetings, or talks

-A laid-back, independent space that doesn’t feel corporate

-Coffee, tea, and beer (obviously) available on request

-Optional guided tastings for something a little special

Add a Little Beer Magic

Since you’re in one of Glasgow’s best craft beer spots, why not make it a full experience?

We offer curated beer tasting add-ons — from crowd-pleasing introductions to beer styles, to geeky deep-dives into brewing techniques and flavours. Whether you’re entertaining clients or rewarding the team, we’ll tailor it to suit your crowd.


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