The Engine Works
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.
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The Engine Works has 4 rooms. The largest, Engine Room & Cobbled Lane, holds up to 650 guests standing or 414 seated.
- Engine Room & Cobbled Lane300-414 seated650 standing6
- The Workshop150-200 seated250 standing1
- The Outhouse120-180 seated200 standing1
- Print Room 1 & 2150-200 seated250 standing2
Travel Information
Gilshochill (about 13 min walk)
Summerston (about 13 min walk)
Getting to The Engine Works by public transport
In Glasgow, The Engine Works is about 13 minutes' walk from Gilshochill (train) and about 13 minutes from Summerston (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Engine Works by car
For sat nav, use the postcode G20 9AE.
Getting to The Engine Works by air
The nearest major airports are Glasgow (about 5.9 miles away) and Glasgow Prestwick (about 29 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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