A university debates chamber with tiered wooden seating, arched windows, and a stage with red curtains at Glasgow University Union.

Debates Chamber at Glasgow University Union

Theatre in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 450
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our Debates Chamber is one of the largest rooms within the Union.

Renovated to its original stature, the space conveys a sense of tradition, elegance and grandeur. Seating approximately 120 for a birthday party or evening reception and 200 theatre style for conferences. With an additional 250 seats in the gallery, this large versatile space caters to a wide variety of events.

The Debates Chamber is accompanied by our Reading Room bar which provides an additional space for guests to relax.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 450
Cabaret
up to 120
Classroom
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Stage
Gallery Seating
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

We do not allow external catering or alcohol to be brought into the venue.

We do not offer the use of our kitchen to third parties.

We do not host 16th, 17th, or 18th birthday parties.

Damage to the space will result in an extra charge.

No smoking in the building.

Reviews and ratings

(37 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MM
Megan M.
Verified review
Party · 90 guests · March 2025
Amazing venue! Highly recommend!
5.0
PD
Patricia D.
Verified review
Party · 400 guests · May 2024
This is a fantastic venue. Staff are excellent, helpful and kind. Can’t do enough for you. Prices are excellent. It’s a part of Glasgow History
Would like disabled patrons to be able to come in front door. The front steps could be easily changed for this
4.9
WL
WEN L.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
NR
Nicole R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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4.8 Rating
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