Polo Lounge in Glasgow can be hired for company parties, receptions, launches and private celebrations, from a booth for six to the full venue. The largest space, the Polo Club, takes 350 people standing or 120 seated. The venue sits on Wilson Street in the city center.
Seminars and company events
The venue is a bar and club over two floors, so it suits team nights, client drinks, product launches and brand events rather than daytime seminars. The team lists corporate gatherings among the events it hosts, along with live music, cabaret, comedy nights and fundraisers. Hire usually starts at 7 pm. The Polo Club is bookable from 7 pm to 10:30 pm every day, and a club PA, a stage and sound technicians are available. Chair hire is offered for seated formats.
Weddings and receptions
The full venue can be hired for corporate gatherings, private celebrations, brand events, weddings and exclusive dining. A bespoke package is built through the team, who ask organisers to email their plans. Smaller private areas suit pre-event drinks or a reception for a limited number of guests.
Rooms and capacities
The venue lists several spaces. The Polo Club, the main club room, takes 350 standing or 120 seated. Club X, in the basement, takes 150 standing and comes with a DJ. The Riding Room takes 50 seated cabaret style or 150 standing. The Mezzanine overlooks the main bar and holds 50 seated or standing. The Lounge holds 50 seated or standing on the hire page. Booths for six or more people can be combined into a larger private area. Booth bookings include fast-track entry for the whole party and table service.
Club X is available from 7 pm to 3 am on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 7 pm to 11 pm on the other nights, after which the venue opens to the public. The Mezzanine and the Lounge hold private groups from 7 pm.
Catering
The venue is built around drinks. It offers drinks packages for groups, based on cocktail trees with prosecco or on a bottle of spirit with mixers, plus upgrades. A cocktail masterclass with three classic cocktails per person can be added. The official pages do not describe a food offer, so organisers who need a meal should ask the team how to arrange one.
History and setting
Polo Lounge describes itself as a Glasgow institution and an LGBTQ+ inclusive space. It runs themed nights across the week, with disco, pop and student nights, and a day disco. A sister venue, Arta, is suggested for hen and stag parties.
Getting there
The address is 84 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ, in the center of the city. Organisers should check public transport and late-night return options for their guests when planning an evening event.
