A function room with green leather sofas, wood panelled walls, chandeliers, and parquet flooring at Glasgow University Union.

Reading Room at Glasgow University Union

Function Room 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.

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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Theatre
up to 70
Cabaret
up to 36

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
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.
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
MS
Moira S.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · July 2024
5.0

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About Glasgow University Union

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