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Meeting offer

The Bridie Library at Glasgow University Union

Function Room in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 50
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Bridie Library is a Function Room in the Glasgow University Union defined by its traditional wood‑panelled, library‑style interior.

Design: The room has a compact rectangular plan trimmed in dark wood, furnished with deep‑green upholstered chairs and framed mirrors that create a formal, classically detailed interior suited to tabled layouts.

Features: The room has an in‑room PA system and speakers and permits hosts to play their own music. The room provides Wi‑Fi and natural daylight. The room is wheelchair accessible and is served by accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a formal, tabled dinner or a relaxed, music‑centred social gathering will find the room's compact, traditional layout suitable.

What guests say: The space is architecturally striking and conveys authentic historic character. The space suits live music and dancing, including ceilidhs.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the The Bridie Library with a three-course menu, Christmas crackers, tea, coffee and sweet treats.

Christmas Party – The Bridie Library (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

Meeting Offers

£185 hire fee
Catering Packages
£21 per person

Available from £21 for morning, lunch and afternoon breaks, including tea and coffee.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 24
  • Classroom
    up to 30

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 not allowed
  • 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.

SM
Sean M.
Verified review
Private Party · 25 guests · July 2026

Excellent venue, fantastic location and Rachel and the on-site staff were fantastic!

Parking in the area isn't great, but that's not the venues fault.

5.0
MM
Mavis M.
Verified review
Training Room · 15 guests · November 2024

The vibe of the location

5.0
SM
Sean M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Rachel has been smashing in arranging this venue, and very helpful!

5.0
RS
Ross S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Glasgow University Union

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Meet your host

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

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