The Savings Bank

"No institution in the country has done more to encourage the spirit of independence than the Savings Bank of Glasgow."

The Savings Bank is a spectacular independent venue in the immediate south of Glasgow. The Venue lays claim some of the most visually striking architectural features in the city while also boasting a fully licenced bar and kitchen for up to 225 people, a range of audio-visual options and friendly expert staff. The Savings Bank works hard to combine the opulent neoclassical style of the building with cutting-edge events management to create the perfect venue for all occasions.

History

Construction of the current premises began in 1889 with the vision of transforming a simple hatters shop into a radical new savings bank that would work to put pennies back into the pockets of Glasgow’s working class. The victorian building features a host of architectural curiosities from a lost Glasgow. After a change in ownership The Savings Bank went on to become a raucous Greek restaurant and notorious poker den, each iteration leaving its unique mark on the venue.

The Savings Bank is situated Just south of the Clyde in the Laurieston area, just a stone's throw from the city centre. The Savings Bank’s unique location offers fantastic transport links from the city center and offers a level of privacy for events.

For images and information regarding the buildings history please follow us on Instagram @thesavingsbank

Hire

The Savings Bank specialises in being a private events venue and is not generally accessible to the public. We offer the perfect venue for everything from personal celebrations to filming and corporate functions.

If you are interested in booking The Savings Bank or would like a quote for your special event, please get in touch via our online booking application.

Venue Hire Application

Catering & Bar

The Savings Bank works with a number of independent chefs for different styles of service. Banquet and canapé options allow us to cater for up to 225 guests and can be adapted to suit a range of budgets. We take influence from the history of the building and local producers to bring a seasonal Mediterranean inspired menu.

We also have a beautifully renovated bar which is licensed until 1 am and is fully stocked with soft drinks, spirits, bottles cans and draught product.

TESTIMONIALS

"We had an absolutely amazing time, as did all of our guests. The venue was perfect and all of the staff were amazing - everyone commented on how much they loved it and how fantastic The Savings Bank is. I am just gutted it went past so quickly and it's all over, I wish we could do the whole thing again! We literally have the best time, and so much of that was down to the venue and your fantastic team!"

Gail Ritchie

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"I knew at first sight that the Savings Bank was the perfect venue for my exhibition on Glasgow Architecture. When you walk in for the first time it's hard not to feel breathless at the beauty of the rotunda ceiling. The staff were extremely accommodating in the prep for my show and everything went smoothly [...] I can't say enough good things about the place."

Michelle Cohen

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"Venue with a difference. Lovely building with lots of original features and has the added bonus of two 'dance' floors on two levels with the stunning dome as the centerpiece. Ideal place for a function as it just has such a different cool vibe about it and also great for music gigs as it's quite intimate and the sound quality was really good."

Jane Arthur

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"I booked this amazing venue for my husband's 40th Birthday! All the staff from start to finish were fabulous, from my initial contact to the great service on the night. They were friendly, warm and knocked it out the park in helping to make it a great event. They couldn't do enough for us and I would thoroughly recommend booking for a function at The Savings Bank."

Louise Montgomory

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"I had a 40th celebration at the Savings Bank. The venue is gorgeous and we were made to feel very welcome. Staff were great. I would thoroughly recommend it."

Caroline Rae

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"I had a wonderful birthday party at the Savings Bank. Nedka and her staff were so cheerful and accommodating. The venue is a hidden gem with a huge 'wow' factor."

John D

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"INCREDIBLE venue! Run by the best people it could hope for!"

Joey Ninio McLardy

Our People

The Savings Bank is managed by ‘Inhouse’ the Glasgow based venue and event solutions company. Inhouse manage a portfolio of venues including The Savings Bank, The 1873 Market Hall in The Briggait & Queens Park Arena.

Inhouse also supply staff and support the operations of over 30 venues on a weekly basis as well as many one off events across the UK.

Find out more about Inhouse