Description
If you're planning a wedding in Glasgow, the City Halls & Old Fruitmarket in the vibrant Merchant City offers a stunning and unique setting that blends historic charm with modern style. Dating back to the 1850s, this venue combines Victorian grandeur with rustic, industrial touches—perfect for couples looking for a memorable and versatile space to celebrate their big day.
The Old Fruitmarket
For couples who want a wedding venue with character and an industrial-chic vibe, the Old Fruitmarket is a standout choice. This space keeps its original features like a soaring vaulted roof, listed cast iron columns, and vintage signage, creating a dramatic and atmospheric backdrop. Whether you’re planning a grand banquet or a lively reception, the Old Fruitmarket adapts easily to your vision. It’s a true blank canvas, enhanced by modern lighting that can be customized to create a warm, intimate atmosphere. It comfortably hosts up to 250 guests for dinner, making it ideal for larger celebrations.
The Recital Room
Looking for something more intimate? The Recital Room is a beautifully ornate space tucked inside the venue. With its elegant details, high ceilings, and large arched windows that flood the room with natural light, it’s perfect for smaller ceremonies and receptions. This refined setting suits couples who want a sophisticated and personalized experience. The Recital Room can accommodate up to 120 guests for ceremonies or receptions, and 70 for a seated dinner.
Venue Features & Offerings
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket is more than just a beautiful space—it’s a full-service wedding venue dedicated to making your day seamless and special. You’ll have the support of an experienced event planner to guide you through every detail. Here’s what you can expect:
- Catering: Menus crafted with the finest Scottish produce, offering everything from canapés and buffets to elegant three-course meals.
- Technical Production: A concert-quality PA system and expert sound and lighting engineers ensure your celebration looks and sounds perfect.
- Inclusive Packages: Many wedding packages include essentials like tables, chairs, white linen, candelabra centerpieces, and a complimentary microphone for speeches in the Old Fruitmarket.
- Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, so all your guests can join in the celebration comfortably.
Experience
Overview of City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Pricing for City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Reviews (17)
- JJohnathan & Stephen24/11/2025Thank You!Thank You!Just wanted to thank yourself and your team, as you were all fantastic with supporting us and making our night was special. Everything came into plan just as we wanted it to and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our reception. We've had many compliments regarding the night which I thought would be good to pass onto yourself and your team. Many thanks again, Just wanted to thank yourself and your team, as you were all fantastic with supporting us and making our night was special. Everything came into plan just as we wanted it to and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our reception. We've had many compliments regarding the night which I thought would be good to pass onto yourself and your team. Many thanks again,
- CColleen & Sean12/11/2025I would highly recommend the Fruitmarket.I would highly recommend the Fruitmarket.Myself and my husband had our Wedding reception here in August [...]. Eight months to plan a Wedding sounds intense but it was made so much easier with Neal, Kirsty and the amazing team at the Fruitmarket. From the first email they were professional, helpful and quick to reply. Our guests loved the venue and could not get over the setting, how beautiful the food well the bar service was too. If you are looking for a different venue [..] quintessentially Glasgow then look no further.Myself and my husband had our Wedding reception here in August [...]. Eight months to plan a Wedding sounds intense but it was made so much easier with Neal, Kirsty and the amazing team at the Fruitmarket. From the first email they were professional, helpful and quick to reply. Our guests loved the venue and could not get over the setting, how beautiful the food well the bar service was too. If you are looking for a different venue [..] quintessentially Glasgow then look no further.
- SSophie & Struan29/04/2025Everything was fantastic right to the end!Everything was fantastic right to the end!"Everything was fantastic right to the end! Thank you so much for all the hard work and care that went into what was genuinely the best day of our lives, you were such a huge part of that and we felt very well looked after. Thanks also for your patience and flexibility for our slightly off-piste arrangements. We've heard so much praise from guests on every aspect.""Everything was fantastic right to the end! Thank you so much for all the hard work and care that went into what was genuinely the best day of our lives, you were such a huge part of that and we felt very well looked after. Thanks also for your patience and flexibility for our slightly off-piste arrangements. We've heard so much praise from guests on every aspect."
- CClare & Mark29/04/2025An amazing venue to host a wedding.An amazing venue to host a wedding."If you are looking for a wedding venue in Glasgow city centre I would highly recommend the Old Fruitmarket. We had our wedding there and couldn’t fault it. Amazing staff, great food & drink options plus an amazing venue to host a wedding.""If you are looking for a wedding venue in Glasgow city centre I would highly recommend the Old Fruitmarket. We had our wedding there and couldn’t fault it. Amazing staff, great food & drink options plus an amazing venue to host a wedding."
- AAshley & Dave09/01/2025The venue was as stunning The venue was as stunningI just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone that helped prepare and worked at our party. Everyone went above and beyond and were so helpful and attentive. The venue was as stunning as ever and we all had a brilliant time. I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone that helped prepare and worked at our party. Everyone went above and beyond and were so helpful and attentive. The venue was as stunning as ever and we all had a brilliant time.
- SSamantha and Mark12/12/2024The Best Day of our LivesThe Best Day of our LivesWe had chosen the Old fruit market for our wedding ceremony and reception. As soon as we visited we knew it was the place for us. My husband loved the history and I loved how cosy and warm the place and the staff were. Neal and the team were on hand with any queries leading up to our big day and everyone had a brilliant time. There’s plenty of space for any suppliers that we wanted, the catering was amazing and even the range of evening buffet options were fantastic. We wanted to add extra options for our guests and nothing was a hassle. We had our ceremony in the bright recital room upstairs and our reception in the gorgeous Old Fruitmarket. We genuinely wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding day here. We had chosen the Old fruit market for our wedding ceremony and reception. As soon as we visited we knew it was the place for us. My husband loved the history and I loved how cosy and warm the place and the staff were. Neal and the team were on hand with any queries leading up to our big day and everyone had a brilliant time. There’s plenty of space for any suppliers that we wanted, the catering was amazing and even the range of evening buffet options were fantastic. We wanted to add extra options for our guests and nothing was a hassle. We had our ceremony in the bright recital room upstairs and our reception in the gorgeous Old Fruitmarket. We genuinely wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding day here.
- AAlannah & Harry27/11/2024"The venue was stunning""The venue was stunning"Just want to say thanks again to you and all the staff for ensuring we had the best wedding party ever. The venue was stunning, the food was amazing and the staff were so helpful and on the ball. We couldn’t have done it without you from the planning stage to wrapping everything up. Thanks again Just want to say thanks again to you and all the staff for ensuring we had the best wedding party ever. The venue was stunning, the food was amazing and the staff were so helpful and on the ball. We couldn’t have done it without you from the planning stage to wrapping everything up. Thanks again
- EEmma & Dan25/11/2024"We had the best day and so did all of our guests""We had the best day and so did all of our guests"Now that things have calmed down after the wedding we would just like to say a huge thank you to your team for everything on Thursday. We had the best day and so did all of our guests (who just thought the Fruitmarket was a breathtaking venue!) The staff were amazing, the food was delicious (lots of compliments for this) and everyone at the venue just made everything so smooth and easy so thank you so so much!Now that things have calmed down after the wedding we would just like to say a huge thank you to your team for everything on Thursday. We had the best day and so did all of our guests (who just thought the Fruitmarket was a breathtaking venue!) The staff were amazing, the food was delicious (lots of compliments for this) and everyone at the venue just made everything so smooth and easy so thank you so so much!
- KKelly & Rory25/11/2024"The Old Fruitmarket was a brilliant venue...""The Old Fruitmarket was a brilliant venue..."The Old Fruitmarket was a brilliant venue for our wedding. The event manager Neal helped us massively throughout the planning and the team on the day provided a great service.The Old Fruitmarket was a brilliant venue for our wedding. The event manager Neal helped us massively throughout the planning and the team on the day provided a great service.
- RRyan & Paula Fox21/11/2024Undoubtedly Glasgow’s best venue Undoubtedly Glasgow’s best venueWe chose to view City Halls & Old Fruitmarket mostly due to its size. We had a small destination wedding but required a venue for approx 350 guests in our home town for a celebration. Immediately we knew it was the venue for us. Neal was fantastic, easy to contact and made the event happen seamlessly. Kirsty and the team in the evening were also superb. 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning an event. We chose to view City Halls & Old Fruitmarket mostly due to its size. We had a small destination wedding but required a venue for approx 350 guests in our home town for a celebration. Immediately we knew it was the venue for us. Neal was fantastic, easy to contact and made the event happen seamlessly. Kirsty and the team in the evening were also superb. 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning an event.
Location & Contact Details for City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Where is City Halls & Old Fruitmarket located for weddings?
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket is located in Glasgow's vibrant Merchant City district at G1 1NQ, Glasgow, Scotland. It offers a stunning venue setting in the heart of the city, perfect for wedding celebrations.
What are the main wedding spaces available at City Halls & Old Fruitmarket?
The venue features two prominent spaces for weddings:
- The Old Fruitmarket: An industrial-chic space with Victorian grandeur that accommodates up to 250 guests for dinner.
- The Recital Room: An elegant, intimate space for up to 120 guests for ceremonies or receptions and 70 for seated dinners.
What style and atmosphere can we expect at the Old Fruitmarket venue?
The Old Fruitmarket combines historic charm with industrial features such as a soaring vaulted roof, listed cast iron columns, and vintage signage. Modern customizable lighting creates a warm and intimate atmosphere ideal for large weddings.
Is City Halls & Old Fruitmarket suitable for smaller wedding ceremonies?
Yes, the Recital Room is designed for more intimate weddings, providing an ornate, sunlit setting with high ceilings and large arched windows. It is perfect for smaller ceremonies and receptions for up to 120 guests.
What catering options are available for weddings at this venue?
The venue offers catering with menus crafted from the finest Scottish produce. Options include canapés, buffets, and elegant three-course meals tailored to suit your wedding needs.
Does the venue provide event planning support for weddings?
Yes, City Halls & Old Fruitmarket includes the expertise of an experienced event planner who assists couples through every detail to ensure a seamless and memorable wedding day.
What technical facilities are included in the wedding packages?
Wedding packages include:
- A concert-quality PA system.
- Professional sound and lighting engineers.
- Modern lighting customizable for mood and atmosphere.
Are tables, chairs, and linens provided by the venue?
Many wedding packages include essential items such as tables, chairs, white linen, and candelabra centerpieces. Additionally, a complimentary microphone is available for speeches in the Old Fruitmarket.
Is the venue accessible for guests with disabilities?
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring all your guests can comfortably attend and enjoy the wedding celebrations without barriers.
What is the maximum capacity for dinner receptions at City Halls & Old Fruitmarket?
The Old Fruitmarket accommodates up to 250 guests for dinner receptions, while the Recital Room can host up to 70 guests for a seated dinner, catering to both large and smaller wedding parties.
