The Engine Works

An industrial wedding venue in Glasgow’s West End

The Engine Works is a distinctive exclusive-use wedding venue with plenty of character that can host celebrations from 50 to 300 guests. The venue is designed to flow seamlessly from ceremony to drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party, with a series of flexible spaces indoors and out.

Highlights include the copper bar, private gardens and the stylish Green Rooms. With modern touches like underfloor heating, air conditioning and an experienced team on hand, it offers an industrial setting that’s practical, welcoming and full of personality.

Wedding spaces at The Engine Works

The Engine Works offers a collection of versatile spaces that can be used individually or opened up to flow together throughout the day.

The Engine Room

The heart of the venue, The Engine Room is an impressive space with a soaring 10-metre vaulted ceiling. Grand enough to host large ceremonies and banquets, it’s equally well suited to smaller wedding breakfasts while still leaving room for a dance floor, band and the venue’s statement bar. This is where the evening celebrations truly come to life.

The Workshop


Perfect for drinks receptions and relaxed mingling, The Workshop is a chic industrial space with 3-metre-high Victorian sash windows, polished concrete floors and atmospheric lighting. It can also be used as a ceremony room. Large barn doors open onto the cobbled lane and The Engine Room, allowing the space to be sectioned off or opened up to create a continuous flow.

The Outhouse

Nestled within the private gardens, The Outhouse is a favourite ceremony setting. Featuring original oak beams, a vaulted timber roof and exposed red brick, it feels both elegant and inviting. Large barn doors open directly onto the Hidden Garden, making it ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor celebrations.

The Hidden Garden

Relaxed, private and exclusively yours, the Hidden Garden features landscaped areas and a cobbled courtyard. Couples can welcome food trucks and horse carts, and make full use of the space for canapés, drinks and evening pop-ups. With direct access to the Forth & Clyde Canal, it also offers a standout backdrop for wedding photography.

What’s included

Couples booking The Engine Works benefit from exclusive use of the venue and a comprehensive range of inclusions, designed to support weddings of all styles and sizes:

• Exclusive use of the entire venue and grounds

• Capacity for 50–300 guests

• Dedicated on-the-day coordination from the venue team

• Fully stocked, professionally staffed bar until midnight

• All glassware for drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts

• Handpicked selection of trusted caterers (*other caterers welcome, conditions apply)

• AV and PA system with technical support, including wireless microphones

• Stylish toilets, including accessible and baby-changing facilities

• Private entrance with secure reception access

• Luxurious Green Rooms for the wedding party (first floor)

• Round tables and black Chiavari chairs for up to 200 guests

• Private use of the Hidden Garden, courtyard and terrace

• Outdoor power supply for evening food trucks

• Underfloor heating throughout and outdoor heaters for cooler days

• Air conditioning 

• A wide range of included furniture, with venue dressing available

• Curated in-house furniture collection available to hire

• Excellent nearby accommodation options, with guest discounts available

• Free on-street parking, with a private car park available

Catering at The Engine Works

Whether you’re planning a formal three-course wedding breakfast or a relaxed, sharing-style feast, The Engine Works offers flexibility when it comes to food. Couples can choose from a handpicked selection of experienced caterers, all familiar with the space and known for delivering memorable wedding menus.

Alternative catering teams are also welcome, on the condition they hold all relevant qualifications and documentation (*please note, a nominal fee to hire the kitchen and equipment would apply).

A flexible blank-canvas wedding venue

With its open layout, industrial architecture and generous ceiling heights, The Engine Works provides a striking foundation for personal styling. From candlelit ceremonies to bold floral installations and statement lighting, the space can be tailored to suit each couple’s vision.

Couples are welcome to bring in their own trusted suppliers, with the venue team on hand to support logistics and ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

FAQs

Where is The Engine Works wedding venue located?

The Engine Works is located in Glasgow’s West End, close to transport links, hotels and the city centre, making it convenient for local and travelling guests alike.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception?

Yes – couples can use the Hidden Garden for outdoor ceremonies, drinks receptions and evening celebrations, weather permitting.

Do we have exclusive use of the venue?

Yes – all weddings at The Engine Works include exclusive use of the venue and its outdoor spaces.

Can we bring our own caterers and suppliers?

Yes – the venue offers a handpicked caterer list, but alternative caterers are welcome subject to conditions. Couples are also free to bring their own stylists, florists and entertainment.

Is there an on-the-day wedding coordinator?

Yes – an experienced member of the venue team will be on hand to coordinate your day and support suppliers.

Is The Engine Works accessible?

Yes – the venue offers step-free access to key areas, accessible facilities and nearby parking options.