From dougal85 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  3 21:26:13 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:26:13 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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Finally picking this up again. Does anybody know  
Blackfriars or babbity bowster? What are they like?
I had them recommend to me but I've not been to
either. They seem to be in a pretty good location  
though.

I'm trying to find somewhere "interesting" not too far
from queen street/central.

Dougal


On Friday, 23 November 2012 at 08:47, Dougal Matthews wrote:

> Ok, cool. Sounds like we have a winner for event space.  
> However, I think somewhere else might be better for the  
> regular casual meet.
>  
> Do people think its important that its very central? i.e.  
> somewhere in the region of central and queen street? Out  
> of the suggestions Aaron provided I think the curlers nest  
> is my favourite, however, I'm worried that would be a bit  
> out of the way?
>  
> Dougal
>  
>  
> On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:
>  
> > I went there to watch the World Cup one time, it was good, nice big screen and projector etc.  They do pretty good food too if I remember correctly, like pizzas for ?5 or something.  Its also quite quiet and away from the main bar which is good.
> >  
> >  
> > On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM, Craig Nicol <craig.nicol at gmail.com (mailto:craig.nicol at gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > I've been to a few talks there (Scottish Developers have used it in the past). They've got a good theatre-style setup downstairs, and it's a pub so you can use it for non-presentation meetings too :-)
> > >  
> > >  
> > > On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com (mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > >  
> > > > I still need to go through that list - hopefully do that tonight.  
> > > >  
> > > > However, Andy at refresh last night it was suggested to me  
> > > > that we try the Bath Street Pony for any events that require  
> > > > AV (for talks etc.) It looks pretty good and is also free to  
> > > > book during the week.
> > > >  
> > > > http://bathstreetpony.co.uk/index.php/what-we-do/private-hire.html  
> > > >  
> > > > Has anybody been? I've no idea what its like other than what  
> > > > is on the website.
> > > >  
> > > > Dougal
> > > >  
> > > >  
> > > > On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
> > > >  
> > > > > Hi Aaron,
> > > > >  
> > > > > Thanks for the detailed reply.
> > > > >  
> > > > > On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com (mailto:abassett at twig-world.com)> wrote:
> > > > > >  
> > > > > > I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
> > > > > > And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
> > > > >   
> > > > > This sounds sensible to me. I'm be happy to move to this day assuming  
> > > > > nobody else chimes in with a reason we shouldn't. We can always review
> > > > > they day after a few months and check it works for as many people as  
> > > > > possible.
> > > > >  
> > > > >   
> > > > > > Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only have talks once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for general meetups and talks.  
> > > > >  
> > > > > Yup, I had imagined the format would slowly evolve. I wanted to get as  
> > > > > much feedback from people as possible and see what they want. I've  
> > > > > been living in a few places across the UK recently so I've attended a  
> > > > > bunch of different meetups and have some ideas. The first meeting will
> > > > > most likely be a more casual affair.
> > > > >  
> > > > > I would really like to run a Dojo (in the format of the London Python  
> > > > > Dojo) sometimes too. However, that has more requirements for the  
> > > > > space. I'm not sure if anybody else will be familiar with this but its
> > > > > great fun.
> > > > >  
> > > > >  
> > > > > > General Venues:
> > > > >  
> > > > > This list looks great. The only one I know because I'm still new around
> > > > > there parts is Curlers (which I do like). However, it does mean that I'm  
> > > > > not in the best place to decide. I'll have a look around at them and  
> > > > > maybe even pop into a couple to get a feed for them.
> > > > >  
> > > > > The only thing I'd say is that if Vespbar is used by a number of meetups  
> > > > > it might be good to pick another for variation. I'm going there tomorrow
> > > > > night for Refresh though, so I'll see what its like.
> > > > >  
> > > > > Dougal  
> > > >  
> > > >  
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From kevin.brolly at gmail.com  Mon Dec  3 21:54:18 2012
From: kevin.brolly at gmail.com (Kevin Brolly)
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:54:18 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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They are both good, I prefer Blackfriars myself, good beer!  Refresh used
to be there and it worked out well, I do not know why refresh stopped being
held there actually...


On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Finally picking this up again. Does anybody know
> Blackfriars or babbity bowster? What are they like?
> I had them recommend to me but I've not been to
> either. They seem to be in a pretty good location
> though.
>
> I'm trying to find somewhere "interesting" not too far
> from queen street/central.
>
> Dougal
>
>  On Friday, 23 November 2012 at 08:47, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>
>  Ok, cool. Sounds like we have a winner for event space.
> However, I think somewhere else might be better for the
> regular casual meet.
>
> Do people think its important that its very central? i.e.
> somewhere in the region of central and queen street? Out
> of the suggestions Aaron provided I think the curlers nest
> is my favourite, however, I'm worried that would be a bit
> out of the way?
>
> Dougal
>
> On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:
>
> I went there to watch the World Cup one time, it was good, nice big screen
> and projector etc.  They do pretty good food too if I remember correctly,
> like pizzas for ?5 or something.  Its also quite quiet and away from the
> main bar which is good.
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM, Craig Nicol <craig.nicol at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> I've been to a few talks there (Scottish Developers have used it in the
> past). They've got a good theatre-style setup downstairs, and it's a pub so
> you can use it for non-presentation meetings too :-)
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I still need to go through that list - hopefully do that tonight.
>
> However, Andy at refresh last night it was suggested to me
> that we try the Bath Street Pony for any events that require
> AV (for talks etc.) It looks pretty good and is also free to
> book during the week.
>
> http://bathstreetpony.co.uk/index.php/what-we-do/private-hire.html
>
> Has anybody been? I've no idea what its like other than what
> is on the website.
>
> Dougal
>
> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>
> Hi Aaron,
>
> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>
> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:
>
>
> I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th
> Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
> And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>
>
> This sounds sensible to me. I'm be happy to move to this day assuming
> nobody else chimes in with a reason we shouldn't. We can always review
> they day after a few months and check it works for as many people as
> possible.
>
>
>
>  Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere with
> AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow the same
> model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only have talks
> once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for general meetups
> and talks.
>
>
> Yup, I had imagined the format would slowly evolve. I wanted to get as
> much feedback from people as possible and see what they want. I've
> been living in a few places across the UK recently so I've attended a
> bunch of different meetups and have some ideas. The first meeting will
> most likely be a more casual affair.
>
> I would really like to run a Dojo (in the format of the London Python
> Dojo) sometimes too. However, that has more requirements for the
> space. I'm not sure if anybody else will be familiar with this but its
> great fun.
>
>
> General Venues:
>
>
> This list looks great. The only one I know because I'm still new around
> there parts is Curlers (which I do like). However, it does mean that I'm
> not in the best place to decide. I'll have a look around at them and
> maybe even pop into a couple to get a feed for them.
>
> The only thing I'd say is that if Vespbar is used by a number of meetups
> it might be good to pick another for variation. I'm going there tomorrow
> night for Refresh though, so I'll see what its like.
>
> Dougal
>
>
>
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From abassett at twig-world.com  Mon Dec  3 22:55:41 2012
From: abassett at twig-world.com (Aaron Bassett)
Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:55:41 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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Out grew it. We had one refresh where ~20 showed up and it was simply 
too difficult to keep everyone in a semi-group.

> Kevin Brolly <mailto:kevin.brolly at gmail.com>
> December 3, 2012 8:54 PM
> They are both good, I prefer Blackfriars myself, good beer!  Refresh 
> used to be there and it worked out well, I do not know why refresh 
> stopped being held there actually...
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Glasgow at python.org
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> December 3, 2012 8:26 PM
> Finally picking this up again. Does anybody know
> Blackfriars or babbity bowster? What are they like?
> I had them recommend to me but I've not been to
> either. They seem to be in a pretty good location
> though.
>
> I'm trying to find somewhere "interesting" not too far
> from queen street/central.
>
> Dougal
>
> On Friday, 23 November 2012 at 08:47, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 23, 2012 8:47 AM
> Ok, cool. Sounds like we have a winner for event space.
> However, I think somewhere else might be better for the
> regular casual meet.
>
> Do people think its important that its very central? i.e.
> somewhere in the region of central and queen street? Out
> of the suggestions Aaron provided I think the curlers nest
> is my favourite, however, I'm worried that would be a bit
> out of the way?
>
> Dougal
>
> On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
> Kevin Brolly <mailto:kevin.brolly at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 5:26 PM
> I went there to watch the World Cup one time, it was good, nice big 
> screen and projector etc.  They do pretty good food too if I remember 
> correctly, like pizzas for ?5 or something.  Its also quite quiet and 
> away from the main bar which is good.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Glasgow mailing list
> Glasgow at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
> Craig Nicol <mailto:craig.nicol at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 4:24 PM
> I've been to a few talks there (Scottish Developers have used it in 
> the past). They've got a good theatre-style setup downstairs, and it's 
> a pub so you can use it for non-presentation meetings too :-)
>
>
>
>
>
> -- 
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 4:20 PM
> Hi,
>
> I still need to go through that list - hopefully do that tonight.
>
> However, Andy at refresh last night it was suggested to me
> that we try the Bath Street Pony for any events that require
> AV (for talks etc.) It looks pretty good and is also free to
> book during the week.
>
> http://bathstreetpony.co.uk/index.php/what-we-do/private-hire.html
>
> Has anybody been? I've no idea what its like other than what
> is on the website.
>
> Dougal
>
> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Glasgow mailing list
> Glasgow at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 20, 2012 2:18 PM
> Hi Aaron,
>
> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>
> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com 
> <mailto:abassett at twig-world.com>> wrote:
>
>
>     I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the
>     4th Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
>     And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>
> This sounds sensible to me. I'm be happy to move to this day assuming
> nobody else chimes in with a reason we shouldn't. We can always review
> they day after a few months and check it works for as many people as
> possible.
>
>     Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need
>     somewhere with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to
>     begin we follow the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow)
>     Refresh whereby we only have talks once per quarter. So we could
>     have a different venue for general meetups and talks.
>
>
> Yup, I had imagined the format would slowly evolve. I wanted to get as
> much feedback from people as possible and see what they want. I've
> been living in a few places across the UK recently so I've attended a
> bunch of different meetups and have some ideas. The first meeting will
> most likely be a more casual affair.
>
> I would really like to run a Dojo (in the format of the London Python
> Dojo) sometimes too. However, that has more requirements for the
> space. I'm not sure if anybody else will be familiar with this but its
> great fun.
>
>
>     General Venues:
>
>
> This list looks great. The only one I know because I'm still new around
> there parts is Curlers (which I do like). However, it does mean that I'm
> not in the best place to decide. I'll have a look around at them and
> maybe even pop into a couple to get a feed for them.
>
> The only thing I'd say is that if Vespbar is used by a number of meetups
> it might be good to pick another for variation. I'm going there tomorrow
> night for Refresh though, so I'll see what its like.
>
> Dougal
> _______________________________________________
> Glasgow mailing list
> Glasgow at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
> Aaron Bassett <mailto:abassett at twig-world.com>
> November 20, 2012 10:58 AM
>
> I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th 
> Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
> And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>
> Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere 
> with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow 
> the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only 
> have talks once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for 
> general meetups and talks.
>
> General Venues:
>
> Vespbar - http://vespbar.com/
> Unfortunately quite a few meetups already use here. It's really hot 
> when you get a few people in it but on the plus side you can get the 
> downstairs for free and depending on numbers they'll even throw in 
> some pizza.
>
> Old Hair Dressers - http://www.stereocafebar.com/index.php?pid=195675
> Quite a cool wee space (if a little rough looking), very central with 
> cheap drink prices. Internet access could be an issue and I'm not sure 
> how their AV facilities have come along since I was last there. Also 
> I'm not sure how much (if anything) it costs to hire.
>
> Lansdowne - http://www.lansdownebar.co.uk/
> Nice private area at the back which is free to hire during the week. 
> Seats 20 comfortably with plenty of power/wifi. Staff are lovely and 
> depending on group size can negotiate 20% off food. Cons are it is a 
> bit out of the way (Kelvinbridge) and drinks are a bit pricey.
>
> Slouch - http://www.slouch-bar.co.uk/
> They have a sofa seating area at front which could comfortably seat 
> ~12. One of my favorite Glasgow bars with great drink/food selection 
> at good prices. Internet is an issue as it is a basement bar, maybe 
> talk to them about Wifi access? Very central (Bath street)
>
> Maggie Mays - http://maggiemays.info/press/
> Like a bigger slouch (owned by same people) can be very loud, although 
> I don't think it will be on a Monday unless they have a band on. Not 
> quite as central.
>
> Curler's rest - http://www.thecurlersrestglasgow.co.uk/
> Good food, if booked upstairs sofa area could comfortably hold ~20 
> although seating might be a bit split into groups. Nice food, good 
> drink selection, moderately priced fairly private/quiet area upstairs.
>
> AV Venues:
>
> I haven't looked into many of these, only Sloans which has a lovely 
> ballroom which can be kitted out. Think it is roughly ?175 to hire.
>
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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  3 23:37:27 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
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Blackfriars sounds like a winner then. Happy to start there and move if we get too big (which seems unlikely for a more focused group).

Any objections? I'll leave this floating for a few days and then speak to them.

Dougal

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On 3 Dec 2012, at 21:55, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:

> Out grew it. We had one refresh where ~20 showed up and it was simply too difficult to keep everyone in a semi-group.
> 
>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Kevin Brolly	December 3, 2012 8:54 PM
>> They are both good, I prefer Blackfriars myself, good beer!  Refresh used to be there and it worked  out well, I do not know why refresh stopped being held there actually...
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Dougal Matthews	December 3, 2012 8:26 PM
>> Finally picking this up again. Does anybody know 
>> Blackfriars or babbity bowster? What are they like?
>> I had them recommend to me but I've not been to
>> either. They seem to be in a pretty good location 
>> though.
>> 
>> I'm trying to find somewhere "interesting" not too far
>> from queen street/central.
>> 
>> Dougal
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>> On Friday, 23 November 2012 at 08:47, Dougal Matthews wrote:
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Dougal Matthews	November 23, 2012 8:47 AM
>> Ok, cool. Sounds like we have a winner for event space. 
>> However, I think somewhere else might be better for the 
>> regular casual meet.
>> 
>> Do people think its important that its very central? i.e. 
>> somewhere in the region of central and queen street? Out 
>> of the suggestions Aaron provided I think the curlers nest 
>> is my favourite, however, I'm worried that would be a bit 
>> out of the way?
>> 
>> Dougal
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>> On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Kevin Brolly	November 22, 2012 5:26 PM
>> I went there to watch the World Cup one time, it was good, nice big screen and projector etc.  They do pretty good food too if I remember correctly, like pizzas for ?5 or something.  Its also quite quiet and away from the main bar which is good.
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Craig Nicol	November 22, 2012 4:24 PM
>> I've been to a few talks there (Scottish Developers have used it in the past). They've got a good theatre-style setup downstairs, and it's a pub so you can use it for non-presentation meetings too :-)
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Dougal Matthews	November 22, 2012 4:20 PM
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I still need to go through that list - hopefully do that tonight. 
>> 
>> However, Andy at refresh last night it was suggested to me 
>> that we try the Bath Street Pony for any events that require 
>> AV (for talks etc.) It looks pretty good and is also free to 
>> book during the week.
>> 
>> http://bathstreetpony.co.uk/index.php/what-we-do/private-hire.html
>> 
>> Has anybody been? I've no idea what its like other than what 
>> is on the website.
>> 
>> Dougal
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>> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Dougal Matthews	November 20, 2012 2:18 PM
>> Hi Aaron,
>> 
>> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>> 
>> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
>>> And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>>  
>> This sounds sensible to me. I'm be happy to move to this day assuming 
>> nobody else chimes in with a reason we shouldn't. We can always review
>> they day after a few months and check it works for as many people as 
>> possible.
>> 
>>  
>>> Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only have talks once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for general meetups and talks.
>> 
>> Yup, I had imagined the format would slowly evolve. I wanted to get as 
>> much feedback from people as possible and see what they want. I've 
>> been living in a few places across the UK recently so I've attended a 
>> bunch of different meetups and have some ideas. The first meeting will
>> most likely be a more casual affair.
>> 
>> I would really like to run a Dojo (in the format of the  London Python 
>> Dojo) sometimes too. However, that has more requirements for the 
>> space. I'm not sure if anybody else will be familiar with this but its
>> great fun.
>> 
>> 
>>> General Venues:
>> 
>> This list looks great. The only one I know because I'm still new around
>> there parts is Curlers (which I do like). However, it does mean that I'm 
>> not in the best place to decide. I'll have a look around at them and 
>> maybe even pop into a couple to get a feed for them.
>> 
>> The only thing I'd say is that if Vespbar is used by a number of meetups
>> it might be good to pick another for variation. I'm going there tomorrow
>> night for Refresh though, so I'll see what its like.
>> 
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>> <postbox-contact.jpg>	Aaron Bassett	November 20, 2012 10:58 AM
>> 
>> I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
>> And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>> 
>> Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only have talks once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for general meetups and talks. 
>> 
>> General Venues:
>> 
>> Vespbar - http://vespbar.com/
>> Unfortunately quite a few meetups already use here. It's really hot when you get a few people in it but on the plus side you can get the downstairs for free and depending on numbers they'll even throw in some pizza.
>> 
>> Old Hair Dressers - http://www.stereocafebar.com/index.php?pid=195675
>> Quite a cool wee space (if a little rough looking), very central with cheap drink prices. Internet access could be an issue and I'm not sure how their AV facilities have come along since I was last there. Also I'm not sure how much (if anything) it costs to hire.
>> 
>> Lansdowne - http://www.lansdownebar.co.uk/
>> Nice private area at the back which is free to hire during the week. Seats 20 comfortably with plenty of power/wifi. Staff are lovely and depending on group size can negotiate 20% off food. Cons are it is a bit out of the way (Kelvinbridge) and drinks are a bit pricey.
>> 
>> Slouch - http://www.slouch-bar.co.uk/
>> They have a sofa seating area at front which could comfortably seat ~12. One of my favorite Glasgow bars with great drink/food selection at good prices. Internet is an issue as it is a basement bar, maybe talk to them about Wifi access? Very central (Bath street)
>> 
>> Maggie Mays - http://maggiemays.info/press/
>> Like a bigger slouch (owned by same people) can be very loud, although I don't think it will be on a Monday unless they have a band on. Not quite as central.
>> 
>> Curler's rest - http://www.thecurlersrestglasgow.co.uk/
>> Good food, if booked upstairs sofa area could comfortably hold ~20 although seating might be a bit split into groups. Nice food, good drink selection, moderately priced fairly private/quiet area upstairs. 
>> 
>> AV Venues:
>> 
>> I haven't looked into many of these, only Sloans which has a lovely ballroom which can be kitted out. Think it is roughly ?175 to hire.
>> 
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