- Width: 4.6m
- Length: 8.49m
- Height: 4.17m
Total area: 39.1m²
Lister Room
The Lister Room is a characterful space ideal for meetings, presentations and private dining, accommodating up to 20 guests in a historic setting in central Glasgow.
Lister Room
The Lister Room is situated in the oldest wing of the College and is named after the celebrated surgeon and innovator, Joseph Lister (1827-1912), best known for his development of a method of antiseptic surgery. Full of charm, character and traditional features, the Lister room is a perfect setting for presentations, meetings and private dining. It is also close to the Maurice Bloch Lecture Theatre and is an ideal breakout area for larger events.
Room features
Room features
Board Room 20
Max room capacity: 20 guests
Audio-visual support
Disabled access
In-house catering
A meeting in the lister room
The books in Lister room
A course in the lister room
Menu tasting in the lister room
Joseph listers gown
A meeting in the lister room
The books in Lister room
A course in the lister room
Menu tasting in the lister room
Joseph listers gown
Let’s plan something extraordinary
Plan your next meeting or private dining experience in the Lister Room, a charming space full of character and traditional features. Ideal for presentations, meetings and intimate events for up to 20 guests, our team is here to help you deliver a seamless and memorable experience.
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Frequently asked questions
The things everyone wonders about
Yes, we have internal lifts throughout the building that service every floor. We also offer a dedicated, wheelchair‑accessible restroom on the ground floor for your convenience.
The AV equipment included depends on the package you choose; however, we can provide and add projectors, screens, microphones and a full range of AV support to any of our rooms as required.
Yes, we have in‑house AV technicians who can support your event. Technical support is available for an additional fee and can be arranged as part of your booking.
We offer award‑winning in‑house catering through our own dedicated culinary team. Please note that external catering is not permitted at 1599 at the Royal College.
Yes, we can accommodate most dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and allergy‑specific needs, as long as we are informed in advance.
There is metered on‑street parking available nearby. We also offer discounted rates at local multi‑storey car parks for guests attending events at 1599 at the Royal College.
Yes, every event at 1599 at the Royal College is supported by a dedicated events coordinator who will look after all the details and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
The venue can be booked for exclusive use if required; otherwise, other events may take place in different areas of the building at the same time.