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Christmas Party offer

The Main Bar at Arta

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
62 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1PA –
Glasgow City Centre
Up to 120
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Main Bar is a Bar in Arta noted for its warm, candlelit hacienda character that sits within the venue's historic fabric.

Design: The space pairs high ceilings and exposed timber ribs with dark wood panelling, wrought‑iron light fittings and warm amber lighting. The layout arranges small dining tables and intimate seating areas around open circulation, producing close conversational zones.

Features: The room contains a full-service bar and a mix of low dining tables and informal seating suitable for both seated meals and standing drinks. The space is fitted with a PA system and speakers, allows its own music and external DJs, and provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The entrance and toilets are step-free and wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social evening that mixes seated dining and a standing drinks reception in a lively bar setting.

What guests say: The Main Bar is beautifully decorated and feels warm. The space maintains a lively atmosphere into late night and is supported by friendly, helpful staff.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Red Room — private bar plus a Festive Buffet Package with arrival fizz, 2 drink tokens, 5-item buffet and 4‑hr DJ.

Festive Buffet Package – Red Room
£50 per person

• Glass of arrival fizz per guest
• Two drink tokens per guest
• DJ for 4 hours
• Buffet — choose 5 items from the menu below

BUFFET ITEMS
1. Mini Chicken & Chorizo Pies
2. Paprika Coated Potato Wedges (Pico De Gallo)
3. Salt & Pepper Squid (Garlic Mayo, Lemon)
4. Pan Con Tomate (Bread, Tomato, Herb Oil)
5. Selection of Wraps (VG Available)
6. Pulled Chicken & Mojo Verde
7. Tuna & Piquillo Pepper
8. Grilled Veg & Romesco

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 3:00
from £40 per person
Per session
17:00 – 3:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £40 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £40 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 400
  • Dining
    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
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed
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
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • 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
  • 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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 22:00

Host rules

- No smoking.
- Under-18s are only allowed in the venue until 10 pm if they are in a private room.

About Arta

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

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Location

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Member of Tagvenue since June 2019
76 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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