Venue hire

Looking for something different for your party or event?

Snafu is intimate and stylish with a warm and friendly atmosphere making it an ideal venue for parties and corporate entertainment. We’ve hosted an array of private and corporate events, including birthday parties, corporate launches, wine tastings, quiz nights, jazz evenings, charity events, comedy nights, fashion shows, art events and live performances.

Our little boutique nightspot has become the premiere destination of those in-the-know, with it’s modern infusion of colour and design with a kitsch 60’s twist, subtle lighting, soft leather seating and low level tables, Snafu creates an intimate, exclusive and quietly riotous ambience.

Housing a fully equipped cocktail bar, 2 lounge areas, a dancefloor and stage, Snafu makes a unique and flexible environment for lounging, drinking and dancing. We offer a delectable range of spirits and cocktails, all served impeccably by our professionally-trained and friendly staff.

We can accommodate parties of up to 385 people, and offer various bespoke buffet menu’s ranging from as little as £2 a head. We also have audiovisual equipment, and can provide entertainment to suit your preference from a list of resident DJs, should you require.

Snafu is available for exclusive hire or partial hire, and rates are dependant on numbers, bar spend and time of hire.

For more information, or a tour of Snafu please call Gomes on 01224 596111, alternatively email gomes@clubsnafu.com

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Food: We offer various bespoke buffet menus ranging from as little £2 a head to £10 a head, which covers everything from sushi to sandwiches.

Drinks
Snafu has a comprehensive range of premium spirits, liqueurs, continental beers, fine wines and champagnes, as well as a diverse cocktail list. Our back-bar is renowned to be one of the most extensive in Aberdeen, with over 300 quality spirits and liqueurs from around the world.

 

Equipment Hire
We can arrange equipment hire for you at a preferential rate which will include delivery and collection to and from the venue. Please note that for safety reasons we do require that any equipment brought into the venues must be accompanied by a P.A.T. test certificate. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to ask.
Venue Dressing
We kindly ask that any branding / dressing requests are agreed with the Events Manager prior to the event. For safety reasons, dressing materials brought into the venues must be Fire Certificated Class A & O spread of flame. We do require written confirmation of this before the event please. In order to preserve the venue we also kindly ask that nothing is hung or taped on the walls. We are more than happy for play lists and posters to be placed around the venue on the night; please ask the duty manager for direction with this.

 

Staging Stage
Size 6.5m x 4m. If you have any specific staging requests please just ask in advance and we will do our best to help you out.

 

Sound & Light Engineers
We have professional in-house sound and light engineers who will be happy to work with you to meet your specific requirements. We ask that any sound check times are arranged with the events manager in advance.

Door Staff
We are happy to arrange experienced and friendly door staff, cashiers and hosts for you. Of course you can provide your own staff if you prefer; the events manager will be able to assist you with any queries.

Security
We employ a licensed professional security company with both male and female security staff. CCTV cameras operate around the venues. For your own safety, searching is a condition of entry for any event which has a door charge.

Parking
There is an NCP car park located on Ship Row which is very close to the venue. There is no official parking on Castle Street; equipment can be dropped off at the main entrance to the venue. If you have a specific request please just let us know.

Load In
Normally 4pm. Unloading can be carried out via the main entrance on Castle Street, or the cellar hatch on Ship Row. Transport should be attended at all times, especially before 6pm. The best route for access to the venue is from Market Street, turn left at Guild Street, then sharp left up Shiprow (One Way) then follow the road bearing right to the junction with Union Street. Snafu is located on the left hand side right at the end of Shiprow.

Load Out
Load out is normally only permitted at the end of the night. If a load out is required during opening hours please consult the venue. Should the venue be ata capacity a load out will be deemed not possible. Load out is also possible on the following morning after 1100.

Hire Fee
Contact the events manager with your detailed requirements and we will send you a quote & payment details. VAT 17.5% will be included on all the service fees quoted. Food and beverage items are inclusive of VAT.

Special Requests
We want your event at Snafu to run as smoothly and successfully as possible, so please don’t hesitate to ask at any point if you have any specific requirements or queries and we will do our best to help and accommodate you. Enjoy your party!

Thu 11 Mar

DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs

We’re going to ask for your support here, if you please! As you are no doubt aware, we work out little socks off to create the best possible Snafu for you, we listen, book guests you want to see, appease your appetite with a shed load of the best residents you’ll find around, and then go that extra mile bringing you special guest residency spots too! So here’s where you come in, Snafu has been voted into the DJMagazine top 100 clubs list this year. And we need your votes! Go to http://www.top100clubs.com to place your vote!

Tue 09 Mar

Kill ‘Em All Residency

We are really excited to announce that Filthy Dukes are bringing their London Based “Kill ‘Em All” night to Snafu in April. It will run on a bi-monthly basis on a Thursday night at Dirty Hearts Club, with the boys bringing in special guests each time. The first event is 22nd April with Filthy Dukes, DHC DJs and STOPMAKINGME.

Tue 09 Mar

Minival - Sunday 21st March

Minival Afterparty @ Snafu

1 Union Street

Aberdeen - 11pm - 2am

Featuring Minival residents Cristof, Niall Findlater, Jonny B & Glen

And RONNIE MUIRHEAD (Sunday Circus, Glasgow)

Ronnie, one of the residents and co-founders of the legendary sunday session in Glasgow - Sunday Circus. He’ll be performing in Snafu for the afterparty. He has played for Minival before and we couldn’t help but to bring him back to Aberdeen

Free entry with wristband from rooftop or ticket

General Admission £4

Tue 09 Mar

Snafu Comedy Club - March

Here’s this months comedy listings! This months special offering for diners in The Athenaeum is a choice of either 10% off your bill or 2 course set menu for £9.95. Please quote “comedy” at time of booking or on being seated.

Fri 26 Feb

Japanese Popstars LIVE @ IN NEW MUSIC WE TRUST

Snafu favourites - Japanese Popstars - make a special appearance at BBC Radio 1’s In New Music We Trust - broadcast live from Digital in Newcastle, from 9pm, on Friday 5th March on Radio 1. Pete Tong host the night, featuring live performances from Delphic, Japanese Popstars and Crookers. Be sure to tune in and catch up on the Japanese Popstars hype, ahead of their next gig at Snafu on Friday 7th May. Tickets onsale here.