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The Engine Works

Location pin

23 Lochburn Rd, Glasgow, G20 9AE - 

  • Users

    Up to
    650 guests

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

About Venue

Step into an exceptional industrial venue that is both refined and sophisticated, as well as chic and contemporary. Housed in a Victorian warehouse dating back to 1837, with stunning architectural features throughout, you and your guests will experience a space where the possibilities are as boundless as your imagination.

A destination venue in Glasgow’s West End, The Engine Works offers exclusive use of the entire building, guaranteeing complete privacy, full creative control, and a seamless guest experience. Every event is fully customisable, with flexible layouts and tailored services designed to bring your vision to life.

The ground floor features three distinctive spaces – The Engine Room, The Workshop, and The Outhouse. These unique areas can be used independently or opened up to form one expansive setting, allowing the venue to adapt effortlessly to events of any scale. Industrial heritage has been carefully preserved, with standout features including the original baulk timbers and our iconic Royce Ltd crane, while modern comforts such as underfloor heating, air conditioning and superfast Fibre Optic WiFi elevate the experience. In addition to these spaces, The Hidden Gardens provide a serene outdoor setting for welcome drinks, relaxed networking, or even food trucks.


Rising through the heart of the building, an architecturally striking steel staircase leads to the first and second floors, where versatile upper-level spaces await. Five private Green Rooms provide comfort and discretion for VIPs, performers, or private meetings, while two expansive Print Rooms - each spanning 2,000 sqft - offer flexible layouts for exhibitions, dining, rehearsals, or production use. With exposed brick, cast iron columns, and original beams, these spaces carry the same industrial character and timeless detail that define The Engine Works throughout.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

Standing

up to 650

Dining

Dining

up to 300

Theatre

Theatre

up to 414

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 70

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 200

Classroom

Classroom

up to 200

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Heating

Heating

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Disabled access

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Audio & Visual

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Other

Please speak to our events team for pricing.

Space Rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Deposits are non-refundable. Thereafter, cancellation policy (based on the estimate the charge will be): - Within 3 months 100 % of payment non-refundable. - Within 6 months 50 % of payment non-refundable. - Within 12 months 25% of payment non-refundable.

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Reviews

  • Leonie Murrie
    September 2025

    From the minute we contacted the Engine Works for an enquiry about booking the venue for our wedding date, they have been so welcoming, accommodating, helpful and just excellent at communicating as a whole. The venue was PERFECT. Every detail from having authenticity in their building, to the decor, to the layout, from the bar to the bathrooms, it was perfect. The different teams of staff were all on hand for any questions, queries or qualms we had and did nothing but ensure that planning my wedding day was simple and stress free. Klara assisted with the coordination of vendors and suppliers, scheduling our day, and following through with any last minute agenda’s ensuring our day was perfect. Would absolutely recommend this venue for any large occasion’s.

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