Scotland
SEC Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at SEC Centre before planning the drinks service.
Conference and exhibition venue bars | Scotland
Conference and exhibition venue bars in Scotland
Planning a conference, exhibition, meeting or business reception in Scotland? Start with the booked venue and event format. A staffed drinks point should fit the room, service window and guest flow, whether it supports an exhibitor area or a reception.
Cocktailhire can plan staffed bar service, mobile bars, cocktails and alcohol-free options where the venue and organiser permit an outside supplier. The venue pages below cover different event uses; confirm the exact room, catering rules and permissions before a service is booked.
What the event needs
A service point that fits the format
The drinks service should suit the guests and the space without interrupting meetings, conversations or the event programme.
What gets checked
Space, rules and service flow before the day
Check room access, space, power, water, storage, catering rules, service times, glassware and expected guest numbers.
What to do next
Open the venue page for your event
Each venue page sets out the relevant event use and the permissions to confirm before planning outside drinks service.
Featured venues in Scotland
Start with the venue your event uses
Scotland
SEC Armadillo
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at SEC Armadillo before planning the drinks service.
Scotland
P and J Live
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at P and J Live before planning the drinks service.
Scotland
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Edinburgh International Conference Centre before planning the drinks service.
Scotland
BT Murrayfield
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at BT Murrayfield before planning the drinks service.
Scotland
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Edinburgh Corn Exchange before planning the drinks service.
All venues in Scotland
Conference and exhibition venue pages in this region
SEC CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at SEC CentreSEC ArmadilloDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at SEC ArmadilloP and J LiveDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at P and J LiveEdinburgh International Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Edinburgh International Conference CentreBT MurrayfieldDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at BT MurrayfieldEdinburgh Corn ExchangeDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Edinburgh Corn ExchangeGolden Jubilee Conference HotelDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Golden Jubilee Conference HotelThe Studio GlasgowDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at The Studio GlasgowGlasgow Marriott HotelDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Glasgow Marriott HotelDoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow CentralDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
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Planning answers
Useful answers for venue and exhibitor planning
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