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Dining Hall at Glasgow University Union

Banqueting Hall in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 200
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Dining Hall is one of our most popular rooms.

It can hold 160 guests for dinner and 200 guests for an evening event, boasting a rich elegance and its own private bar within the space.

Beautifully decorated with fairy lights this room can be used as a lecture space, a fabulous evening entertainment room, or any event between.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

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

Christmas Party – Dining Hall (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 £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £290 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

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 150
  • Theatre
    up to 200
  • Cabaret
    up to 90
  • Classroom
    up to 100

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
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • 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.

DL
Dr L.
Verified review
Hall · 100 guests · August 2026

Was fine no issues

5.0
AS
Amy S.
Verified review
Party · 180 guests · January 2026

Great communication and perfect venue for a Ceilidh

5.0
DL
Dr L.
Verified review
Excellent communication

got back to me quickly with all the information I needed without all ther usual messaging back and forwards

5.0
SJ
Sandra J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, a screen and PA system are available for karaoke; clients just need to bring a laptop or tablet to connect. The venue does not supply a host, DJ or DJ equipment, but these may be brought along.

Yes. A few rectangular tables are available for welcome desks and similar uses, but there are not enough to seat everyone.

Yes, equipment such as projectors and screens is available to hire.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible via lift to all floors.

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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

Glasgow University Union is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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