Best Christmas Party Venues In Glasgow

Whether you're planning a wild bash or a sleek soirée, having a fun night out with friends or a family get-together, you'll need a super cool and suitably festive venue and a fab Christmas dinner to go with it.

Here at DesignMyNight, we're rather fond of the yueltide season and love any excuse for a legendary knees-up, so we've rounded up the best Glasgow Christmas party venues to ensure your night sleighs.

Need more inspiration? Check out our guide to Christmas in Glasgow.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 11th December 2024




Granary

The Granary has got your festive forays all wrapped up, offering platters of scrumptious grub, as well as beautiful three-course feasts. And if you're looking for a Christmas party venue in Glasgow Southside, this joint provides a range of drinks packages to ensure your soirée goes swimmingly.

Head to the boozer on Kilmarnock Road with your mates or work colleagues and get your hands on menus for £17.50 per person, and indulge in drinks packages like eight party cocktails for £40 per person, including pornstar martinis, mojitos and Aperol spritzes.

All Bar One Glasgow

Tapas Tuesday and 2 other offers

Perhaps you're looking for a relaxed sit-down meal? Or a lively late-night bash? Whatever your needs, All Bar One offers some of the best Christmas party nights in Glasgow city centre. As it also whips up a variety of fantastic food and drink options, it's the ultimate choice for groups of all sizes.

Enjoy three courses for £37.95 and add a glass of bubbles for an extra fiver to wash down festive Wellingtons, pan-fried sea bass and brie and bacon burgers.

Slug and Lettuce Glasgow

🍸 Entry & a cocktail for £6 🍸

Pull out all of the stops this Christmas by booking your party into Slug And Lettuce. Not only will there be gorgeous, themed decor and non-stop festive tunes, but also a whole range of exciting packages that'll make the evening one to remember, from bottomless brunches to nibbles and drinks.

Get stuck into sticky chicken skewers, festive beef burgers and smoked pulled turkey bao buns, and if you book a table of six or more before the 24th of December, you'll receive a £20 voucher to spend on your next visit in January.

Drum & Monkey

This traditional Glasgow boozer is one of the best Christmas party venues in Glasgow city centre, with a huge array of ales and all the best spirits behind the bar.

Located on Vincent Street, this cosy spot features wooden furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for laid-back gatherings. Food-wise, you should take advantage of their festive buffet too, which includes cheeseburger sliders, lightly dusted calamari and mini pigs in blankets. 

BrewDog Merchant City - Glasgow

For those of you after one of the best Christmas party venues Glasgow has to offer to celebrate with colleagues or friends, BrewDog is a mighty fine choice. If it's a private affair you're after, book out the whole back area to enjoy tasty grub, fresh beer and good vibes this December.

Get your hands on platters from £25.95 per person, featuring pigs in blankets, brie wedges and chicken nuggets, and make the most of the venue's awesome beer bundles. 

Gaucho Glasgow

Make the most of the festive season by throwing one hell of a bash over at Gaucho Glasgow. Boasting plush velvet booths, unique artwork and intimate lighting, it's the perfect place to celebrate, whether it's over cocktails and nibbles or a sit-down feast.

Check out its three-course menu for the season, featuring beef carpaccio to start, followed by a ballotine of turkey or a 200g chorizo sirlion, and a chestnut semifreddo for dessert.

Ark Glasgow

Ark might just be one of the best Christmas party venues in Merchant City. It whips up an enticing array of quirky festive bites, from mushroom and crumbly blue cheese arancini balls to towering burgers elevated using stuffing and cranberry sauce.

For larger bashes, there's also finger food available as well as boozy bottomless brunches. And to drink? Think themed cocktails like the Festive Fling, Salted Caramel Sleigh and the Spiced Apple Spritz. 

O'Neill's Merchant Square

Snap up a rollicking venue with the vibes on point, namely O'Neill's Merchant Square. You can bag all kinds of seasonal dishes at affordable prices and enjoy snazzy drinks packages and live weekly entertainment to make your celebrations extra special. 

And if you're feeling hungry? Guests can delight in a three-course festive menu featuring the likes of turkey dinner pies, Santa's Christmas Beast burger and a Guinness brownie to finish. 

Revolution Glasgow

Group menus? Seasonal shots? Buzzing party vibes? Check, check and check. Revolution is here to give you a good ol' time, no matter the size of your shindig. From office parties to nights out with mates, you can't go wrong with this absolute belter of a bar. 

Take a peek at its themed tipples, like the vodka-based Apple Strudel and the fruity Sleigh Baby, and chow down on pigs in blankets-topped burgers. 

Alea Glasgow Casino

Alea Glasgow Casino offers bookable spaces for groups as large as 150. The ultimate venue for a large office bash, the venue is here to make sure that every inch of your shindig goes down a storm with beautiful decor and delicious food and drink, all prepped to a tee.

You can also book cabaret-themed parties from £50, which include a three-course dinner (featuring turkey, of course) and live entertainment, followed by games and dancing.

Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

Festive Buffet

Set over three floors, with six bars and nine areas, Waxy O'Connor's can certainly cater for all types of rollicking Christmas parties in the city.

Beyond the drinking and dancing to live music, expect lots of seasonal grub too, from traditional three-course dinners to laid-back festive buffet spreads. From £26 per person, tuck into the likes of sprout, chestnut crumble and clementine mayonnaise wraps, and mince pies. 

Cubatas

As it's perfect for private hire parties of up to 80 guests and those looking to dine in style, Cubatas offers you the chance this winter to tuck into an indulgent Spanish feast, complete with tantalising tapas and a fabulous selection of drinks.

It really does promise some of the best Christmas party nights in Glasgow's West End, with delicious pork meatballs and paellas up for munching in the basement bar or outside on the fairy-lit terrace. 

WEST On The Green

Decked out with dangling ivy, a glowing tree and candle-lit tables, WEST On The Green really is a no-brainer when it comes to booking a pretty location for your Christmas get-together.

Its Hop Room can cater for up tp 90 guests, suiting all your party needs, and there are some great menus up for grabs too (think smoked salmon to start followed by roast beef or turkey). Whether a casual bite to eat or a decadent blowout, this brewpub will make sure it's as magical as ever.

Home, Glasgow

If you're looking for cheap Christmas party venues in Glasgow? This friendly, laid-back bar is a great shout. Home's festive buffet includes mini fish and chips, BBQ cauliflower wings, beef burger sliders and so much more, great for sharing among friends or colleagues.

It also offers fantastic drinks packages where you can grab three bottles of wine for £55 - be sure to check out its themed tipples too, like the vodka-based Salted Caramel Sleigh. 

Curler's Rest

Throw your festive bash in the cosy yet electric surrounds of Curler's Rest. While there are multi-course feasts to get stuck into, if you have a party of ten or more, you can also set up a great buffet spread and epic drinks packages to make the evening as easy as possible.

Gather your friends and go all out by securing the gold buffet, which features cheeseburger sliders, salt and pepper chicken wings, mini lamb and mint pies, and lightly dusted calamari. 

Browns Brasserie & Bar Glasgow

Is there any better place to spend the festive period than this charming restaurant and bar? Whether it's a work party, friendly catch-up or family affair, Browns Brasserie is the ideal spot. But wait - there's myrrh. It also serves up a fantastic yuletide menu of seasonal classics.

Check out feasts of three courses from £40 per person, featuring turkey with cranberry stuffing, root vegetable, walnut and almond tarts, and Christmas pudding for dessert. 

The Merchant, Glasgow

The Merchant is a sleek and comfortable city centre bar, offering refined drinking and affordable festive food. Live DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays are a great shout for Christmas parties, with plenty of room for dancing in this large, contemporary space. 

Gather your friends and family to dig into its Christmas menu, complete with all your favourites like the Merry Mac 'n' Cheese, topped with smoked pulled turkey, and the Planty Claus Burger, perfect for vegans and vegetarians. 

Grosvenor Casino Riverboat

Select here for Two Courses - £30.50 and 2 other offers

Whether you choose the riverfront venue or the one in Merchant City, Grosvenor Casino is a great pick for your festive bash.

Think multi-course meals from £20.50 per person, featuring roasted turkey crown and spiced plum Christmas pudding for dessert. Pair your dinner with a festive cocktail for only £7 each, like the vanilla cream-topped Black Forest and the prosecco-based Naughty List. 

The Lauder's

A traditional pub with quirky touches, The Lauder's on Sauchiehall Street is a top Christmas party venue in Glasgow. Immerse yourself in the lovely, festive atmosphere, as well as dive into the mouthwatering buffet and drinks packages, or go the whole hog with a multi-course meal for £17.50 per person. 

Feast with colleagues on turkey dinners complete with Yorkshire puddings and cranberry sauce, and finish with classic desserts like a Viennetta, or an indulgent Guinness brownie served with vanilla ice cream and Belgian chocolate sauce. 

Chaophraya Glasgow

Chaophraya has a whole load of private spaces up for grabs, like the pretty Jasmine Lounge, Thai Ballroom, or the entire venue, making it perfect for both intimate and larger parties.

It also whips up three-course celebratory tasting menus from £42 per person that showcase stunning Thai flavours, plus a selection of lip-smacking cocktails. Check out plates of crispy chilli garlic pork belly or roast duck with cinnamon and orange sauce, with a white chocolate bomb to finish. 

Mowgli Glasgow

A stunning space filled with vine-wrapped walkways, hanging lanterns, a whole tree and fairy lights galore, Mowgli Glasgow is as pretty as they come for your Christmas party venue.

They're seating up to eight guests for small festive parties and serving a three-course Indian street food menu, complete with a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer each. Think street meats and chaat, two-tiered tiffin boxes filled with curry and dessert too.

Vodka Wodka Ashton Lane

Vodka Wodka is famous for its beer garden, which is decked out with chalet-style seating for apres-ski vibes in the colder months. Expect to party 'til late with its Grinch Party Nights at its Ashton Lane venue, which features festive cocktails and plenty of fun.

And if you're looking to do something a little different this year, you can also book cocktail masterclasses for you and your mates. Oh, and don't forget to try the Jolly Rancher, the fruit pastel-based tipple that the venue's famous for. 

Popworld Glasgow

Make sure your party is full of fabulous festive cheer by hosting it over at Popworld, one of the best private Christmas party venues Glasgow has to offer. Available for full-blown get-togethers and smaller gatherings, it offers a mega range of drinks packages, where you can snap up all kinds of different beverages.

Get down to the cheesiest hits from the 80s and 90s across a multi-coloured dancefloor and drink themed tipples like The Purple One, made with vodka, grenadine and lemonade, or rum-based The Blue One.

Innis & Gunn Ashton Lane

Big Lunch Munch

Innis & Gunn Ashton Lane (and their sister venue in the city centre) is the ideal Christmas party location. The spacious three-floor venue is perfect for big groups: check out the main bar if you're looking to host a gathering of up to 50 people - the area comes complete with 22 beer taps so your guests won't be going thirsty.

And if you're inviting around 90 of your friends and colleagues? Then the first-floor restaurant is ideal for feasting on burgers and washing them down with a nice cold pint. 

Shilling Brewing Co.

The Classic Crustmas and 1 other offer

On the hunt for an alternative venue that doubles up as a beer haven? Then have we got the place for you. Shilling Brewing Co. is a fantastic choice, slinging out a range of quirky pizzas topped with the likes of haggis, or chorizo and black pudding. 

For your party, secure packages from £25 per person which include a glass of bubbles on arrival as well as a drink token and a selection of pizzas to share. If you're going all out, escape to the The Merry Malt Room where you'll find a 30 litre keg of Shilling brewed beer (enough for 52 pints).

The Citizen

Office Christmas party venues in Glasgow? The festive season at The Citizen means a distinctly Scottish menu starting from £34 per person and a warm and welcoming team eager to cater to all your celebration needs.

Sip some of the best local spirits and wines, while chowing down on haggis, neeps and tatties. Go that one step further and make it an exclusive gathering in the Editor's Suite, which can cater for up to 50 people.

Slouch

Nestled in the heart of the city centre, Slouch is a rocking bar with cool leather booths and atmospheric lighting, bringing you hearty food and punchy drinks all year round.

Come the festive season, you can expect three-course lunches and buffets for parties and private events, all at purse-friendly prices (£10 per person for sharing platters is an absolute steal). Think pigs in blankets, pizza slices, fried chicken and more.