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Christmas Parties in Glasgow

Glasgow sits on the River Clyde and offers a wide range of great Christmas parties. It is famed for its wealth of museums and is home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, plus the infamous Celtic and Rangers football teams. Whether you are looking for a sit-down dinner for a small group to then move on to a nightclub, or to take over a venue for your private company Christmas party, Glasgow has a great choice on offer in nightclubs, to high-end hotels to sports venues and many more options to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christmas Parties in Glasgow

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Glasgow has a reputation as one of the UK's great party cities. Does the Christmas party scene live up to that?

Definitely. Glasgow does something better than any other UK city, and that is creating the right atmosphere – thanks to the friendly Scots, the best nightlife in the country since the 1980s, and venues from Scotland's national football ground to Victorian era grand hotels to Merchant City's industrial warehouses, Glasgow has created a party atmosphere which can be felt throughout. And Glasgow's musical and cultural tradition – the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, the National Theatre of Scotland and a thriving live music scene that can rival almost anything in the UK – adds weight to the events atmosphere that takes parties seriously. There is something about December in Glasgow that needs to be experienced.

2

Glasgow or Edinburgh for a Christmas party — how do I choose?

These two cities are completely different and choosing depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Edinburgh is a city with magnificent historical environment, an old castle, a lot of UNESCO heritage sites and a slightly more refined attitude towards parties. Glasgow is warmer, more modern and has a greater variety of places available for a more reasonable price. When it comes to organising big events, Glasgow again wins because it has venues that could host much larger numbers of people. Barclays Hampden can host up to 1,000 people, DoubleTree Central up to 800 and Glasgow Marriott can accommodate 600 people. Both cities also have great venues for small groups of guests. Transportation is almost the same in both cities. And the truth is that if your team enjoys spending time in bars, then you should go to Glasgow.

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The sporting venues are a real feature of the Glasgow listings — are they worth considering seriously?

Very much so. The Barclays Hampden — national football stadium of Scotland — is truly one of the most unique Christmas party venues. The historical significance of the venue combined with spacious rooms for up to 1,000 people for both group and private parties can turn your Christmas party into a real event. The Ibrox Stadium will provide you with the unique sporting venue for small private parties up to 120 guests especially suitable for those companies which are connected with Rangers FC. The Hamilton Park Racecourse will provide you with the sporting venue completely different from others. The race course is situated outside Glasgow and the grandstand dinner packages are provided there starting from £62.50 per person.

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What is the cost per head for a Christmas party in Glasgow?

Glasgow provides one of the most affordable prices of all UK city centres. On the more affordable end of the spectrum, King Pins Silverburn has a starting price of £23 per person, Revolution Glasgow at £24.95, and Revolución de Cuba at £28.95. Village Hotel Glasgow starts at £30, and Best Western Argyle Hotel at £35. DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central has a starting price of £35, Crowne Plaza Glasgow at £45, and DoubleTree Strathclyde at £45. Hamilton Park Racecourse has a starting price of £62.50. On the other hand, Glasgow Marriott has a starting price of £69. Barclays Hampden has shared and exclusive packages that start from £59.50.

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How far in advance should I book a Christmas party in Glasgow?

Since the biggest venues in Glasgow, including Barclays Hampden, Glasgow Marriott, and DoubleTree Glasgow Central, are highly sought after by corporations, it would be wise to make inquiries in the early months of the year in order to have access to the best dates. With regard to the exclusive events and parties that are available in Barclays Hampden, making inquiries in the first six months will provide you with the best choice of dates and packages. In relation to the hotel bookings, including those available at Crowne Plaza, DoubleTree Strathclyde, and Village Hotel, booking by September will prove to be wise.

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Is Glasgow well connected for guests travelling from across Scotland?

It is certainly one of the most connected places in the whole country. Glasgow Central Station is responsible for providing West Coast Main Line services, which link directly with Edinburgh in less than an hour, Ayrshire Coast to Paisley and Ayr and south towards England. Queen Street Station is responsible for east and north lines, that include direct services to Stirling, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen. For the guests from the Highlands and Islands, Glasgow Airport is served by connecting flights from Inverness, Stornoway, Benbecula and Campbeltown. Motorway M8 links directly with Edinburgh and motorway M74 is used as the primary southward connection.

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How can smaller groups be catered for in Glasgow?

It is better than most people think that there will be on a page with a number of capacity venues. DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central caters for as little as one person, Revolución de Cuba caters for four people, and Revolution Glasgow caters for four people. Village Hotel Glasgow caters for two people, and Hamilton Park Racecourse caters for two people — so that the Christmas dinner is available for even the smallest group. The Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in the West End caters for one person in their Christmas packages, and Best Western Argyle Hotel caters for two people. For those groups that cannot meet the 10-person requirement at the Crowne Plaza or Glasgow Marriott, there are alternatives.

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Is there anything distinctly Scottish about celebrating Christmas in Glasgow?

Apart from the obvious factors such as accent, wit, and true warmth in the welcome that is difficult to fake, Glasgow provides a unique personality to the December event. Music tradition, its pubs and bars, and the feeling of community celebration contribute to the festive spirit that has real roots and meaning instead of being just put together commercially. Due to the Scottish legislation regarding licensing of pubs, late finish becomes quite possible compared to English cities. For companies, whose staff members or clients happen to be Scottish, celebration in the biggest city of Scotland becomes a gesture that has great value.

SHARED CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN GLASGOW

Christmas shared parties are among the best social ways of celebrating the holidays. You organise your table bookings, walk into an already energised event venue, and the costs of venue, entertainment, and catering become shared by all those present, making a professionally organised event much more affordable compared to the private rental of such an event. 

The shared services provided here feature unique venues. One of them is Barclays Hampden – Scotland’s national stadium, where many of the most memorable events in the history of Scottish football took place. It hosts shared Christmas parties in groups from two to 1,000, where the venue itself creates an air of ceremony even before the event starts. Glitter Ball at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central is probably the most frequently chosen shared party in the city, where the venue can welcome up to 800 participants in a luxurious city centre hotel venue and the access from one participant makes it highly versatile. 

If you like a bit of Latin atmosphere, then festive celebrations offered by Revolución de Cuba on Renfield Street will suit you starting from £28.95 per person for groups from four to 500. Revolution Glasgow on Merchant City is an industrial-chic multi-floor venue where festive parties of up to 900 people cost from £24.95 per person. Village Hotel Glasgow offers an efficiently organised joiner option for groups from two to 160, and finally Hamilton Park Racecourse is an option for a festive grandstand dinner overlooking the track from £62.50 per person.

EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN GLASGOW

An exclusive Christmas party in Glasgow means you have full control of your celebration, as you can hire any venue privately for yourself, invite any number of people you wish, and the atmosphere, entertainment, theme and all other aspects of the party are made according to your requirements.

The exclusive venues in Glasgow are really diverse, and made to cater to a wide range of requirements. Among those, Barclays Hampden stands out for being an option of exclusive hire in one of the biggest and unusual venues in Scotland – the national stadium, which has a cultural value and cannot be compared with any purpose-built venue. Glasgow Marriott has the capability to accommodate up to 600 guests in the suites and a proven track record of hosting quality corporate Christmas parties. Crowne Plaza Glasgow can handle exclusive Christmas parties for 10-500 people, while Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in West End is an unusual venue that suits exclusive parties for up to 280 people.

Ibrox Stadium – the ground of Rangers Football Club – offers a totally different type of venue for companies that have something in common with the club or sport in general, as Ibrox Stadium can be used exclusively by up to 120 people. Revolution Glasgow offers multi-floor building in Merchant City, which has some exclusive features.

Our team of professionals has over 20 years of experience in event management and production and will be sure to find the venue / setting you need.

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