A function room with green leather sofas, wood panelled walls, chandeliers, and parquet flooring at Glasgow University Union.
A function room with green leather sofas, parquet flooring, chandeliers, and art displays at Glasgow University Union.
A function room with parquet flooring, leather sofas, wooden paneling, and chandeliers at Glasgow University Union.
A function room with green leather sofas, wood-paneled walls, parquet flooring, and framed art at Glasgow University Union
A function room with tufted leather armchairs, wood paneling, and chandeliers at Glasgow University Union.
A function room with leather armchairs, parquet flooring, and a fireplace at Glasgow University Union.
An academic venue with historic stone buildings, arched windows, and snow-covered grounds at Glasgow University Union.
An academic venue with stone façade, tall arched windows, and turreted entrances at Glasgow University Union.

Reading Room at Glasgow University Union

Event Space in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 70
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Reading Room offers a cosy, tranquil atmosphere which is perfect for relaxing with friends.

It is often partnered with the Debates Chamber as a bar area, and is used for lunches, as a break out space for conference, or just for a get together with family or friends.

The chesterfield sofas and leather chairs provide a comfortable lounge area for guests.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 45-50 guests and costs between £200 - £900.

"We were moved to the drawing room as our numbers went up."

- Michael H. Jun 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Reading Room with a three-course menu, Christmas crackers, tea, coffee and sweet treats.

Christmas Party – Reading Room (Three Courses)
£45 per person

VENUE / EVENT OFFER
• Three-course Christmas menu
• Christmas crackers
• Freshly brewed tea or coffee
• Sweet treats

MENU

STARTERS
1. Potato and leek soup
2. Smoked duck with pear chutney

MAINS
1. Traditional Christmas turkey dinner
2. Pork sirloin
3. Squash Wellington

DESSERTS
1. Christmas pudding
2. Chocolate and raspberry tart

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

  • Theatre
    up to 70
  • Cabaret
    up to 36

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (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

(58 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MH
Michael H.
Verified review
Party · 45 guests · June 2026

We were moved to the drawing room as our numbers went up. Great venue for a relaxed and informal family reunion with space for food ar tables a PA/live music and dancing 66 guests

Access for PA etc is tricky but we managed

4.9
GM
Graeme M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · December 2025

Venue was good and spacious, staff were friendly

5.0
SM
Stephen M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · July 2025

staff were very attentive and everything ran like clockwork

5.0
HI
Hazel I.
Verified review
Function Room · 70 guests · May 2024

Wonderful venue staff very helpful Thank you for making a special occasion so memorable

5.0

FAQ

Two PA system options are available: a Single Speaker PA with two wired microphones and line-in inputs, and a Double Speaker PA (Behringer PPA500BT).

Yes, we can provide some large round tables with banquet chairs mixed with the Chesterfields.

Yes, acoustic guitars are permitted. Electric guitars are also permitted if hirers bring their own suitable sound equipment, as the venue does not provide it.

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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Glasgow University Union

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Member of Tagvenue since June 2023
58 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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