Riverside Museum, Cafe
Glasgow Life, Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS -
Up to
100 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
The Riverside Museum, Scotland’s Museum of Transport and Travel is the new home for Glasgow’s world-class Transport and Technology Collection.
The Zaha Hadid-designed building is a masterpiece of architecture, a perfect complement to the stunning and exciting displays within. This exciting new attraction also offers several possibilities to clients seeking a topical and fascinating venue in which to hold corporate events such as private dinners, drinks receptions or meetings. The Museum’s magnificent collection can also be enjoyed exclusively by guests attending a private evening event.
The Café overlooks the River Clyde and gives visitors excellent views up and down the river and out to The Tall Ship Glenlee. The Café can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing reception and up to 80 people seated for a genuine Riverside dining experience. The Café is further enhanced by an attractive terraced patio directly outside. This area may also be used by guests attending an event within the Café area.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Air conditioning
Premises parking
Space Rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 1 day before the event
Location
Reviews
- Rick KAugust 2025
Honestly one of the best well done museum's I have ever seen. Great for anyone of all types. Lots to learn, lots to see and if you just walk around you will still have a great time. Oh it's free or by a recommended donation. One of my favorite places I visited.
- Niki HolmesAugust 2025
Superb place for anybody who likes cars, motorbikes, buses, trains, trams & more, it is also free to enter. Lots to look at, take your time to walk around & look up, there is also an upstairs. The cafe downstairs very busy, waiting to be seated, there is a smaller cafe upstairs, you can go outside straight onto the tall ship, which isn't free, £4.50 adult. They do ask if your able to make a donation, absolutely recommend a visit, good for children as well, the tour buses pick up down there as well.
- Nicholas MartinSeptember 2025
The Riverside Museum is a fantastic place to visit, especially as admission is free, making it accessible for everyone. Its location right by the river adds to the charm, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the scenic surroundings before or after exploring the museum itself. The building is modern and striking, and once inside, you’re greeted with an impressive collection that feels both inviting and easy to navigate. One of the highlights is the range of lovely old vehicles on display, from vintage cars and trams to classic bikes, which are fascinating to see up close. The museum is also very well thought out in terms of accessibility, with excellent disabled facilities that ensure all visitors can enjoy the experience comfortably. It’s a place that combines history, culture, and atmosphere beautifully, making it well worth a visit.
- Martin CarranSeptember 2025
Amazing place, one of the best museums we have ever been to, got there at opening time, stayed until around 3.00pm, great coffee, great soup...... The displays are very well laid out with lots of interesting info. The ship conveyer belt was so cool. Great to sit in an old underground train and watch the movie from the 1940s, also the Coronation tram, the old shops and street were so well done..... Love seeing the Caledonian Railway 123 loco, still have my Triang/Hornby one from the 1970s :) Not all about transport, plenty about Glasgow life. The Tall Ship is worth a visit too just behind the museum.
- Abdullah RiazAugust 2025
A very good place to visit with children. A good collection of old cars, bikes, and a train, and how the streets look. It feels like you have time traveled and are seeing the past with your own eyes. It will feel very nostalgic to the elderly who may remember a few things from their childhood. Free to visit.
