Òran Mór in Glasgow's West End hosts corporate events, seminars, product launches, private dinners and weddings in five distinct spaces. The Auditorium is the largest, with a formal banquet capacity of 276 and room for workshops of 80. The venue is a former parish church at the top of Byres Road, opposite the Botanic Gardens.
Seminars and company events
The private hire page lists corporate events, company parties, meetings, team building, trade shows, conventions, seminars, workshops and product launches. The Auditorium suits conferences, banquet-style events and drinks receptions. It has a private bar and entrance, a cloakroom, a mezzanine, a PA system, in-house staging, a dedicated kitchen and natural daylight, with stair and lift access. Dan Mór is the room for discreet meetings and dinners, with a boardroom table, a seating area, a private bar, a flipchart and views over the Kibble Palace in the Botanic Gardens. Day delegate packages are offered.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are sold in several formats. The Gallery, a balcony under the ceiling mural, can host a ceremony for up to 32 guests. Dan Mór serves as a reception room, and together with the Gallery it can host groups of 15 to 32 guests for a full day. Fonn Mór takes receptions for up to 60 guests. The Auditorium is used for the ceremony or the evening party. The wedding offer includes a three-course meal and a menu tasting. The site does not say whether civil ceremonies are licensed, so check this with the events team.
Rooms and capacities
The Auditorium is a large room with a private entrance and a celestial ceiling mural by Alasdair Gray, described as one of Scotland's largest pieces of public art. Dan Mór has a private bar and natural light. The Beattie and MacLennan Room is set up for lunch or dinner and has a PA system and a stained glass window. Fonn Mór is the former vestry, with a private bar and entrance, a grand piano and ground-level access, and it suits networking and launch parties. The Venue is a music space with a private bar, entrance, PA and grand piano. A technical specification is available for live events.
Catering
Food is prepared in house, with Scottish dishes and bespoke menus. Named menus include The Great Western and The Botanics, and day delegate packages cover meetings. Fonn Mór offers grazing-style dining.
History and setting
The building was Kelvinside Parish Church, founded in 1862. Original stained glass windows remain, and the Auditorium keeps many church features. The Gray mural was added to the ceiling later.
Getting there
The address is Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX, at the top of Byres Road in the West End. Once a booking is confirmed, a dedicated planner, a list of third-party suppliers and an event checklist are provided. The site does not list overnight accommodation.
