A function room with green leather chairs, wooden tables, parquet flooring, and tall windows at Glasgow University Union.

Drawing 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 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Drawing Room is one of our most recently renovated rooms within the GUU.

Originally the old smoking room, this room is now home to a coffee shop during the day and in the evening a bar or dining space.

Seating up to 60 guests for dinner it is an ideal space for smaller wedding or private dinners.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
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 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 36
Classroom
up to 44

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.
SP
Samantha P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · August 2025
We had a wonderful experience using the Drawing Room for a 30th Birthday Party and Ceilidh. Beautiful room which was appropriately advertised as accommodating up to 60 people. Communication and support from staff was excellent both before and during the event, really friendly and helped us to tailor the event to our needs. Would highly recommend.
The PA system was not very loud for playing music.
5.0
BR
Brian R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very rapid reply to enquiry with the requested information.
5.0
NP
Nicola P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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About Glasgow University Union

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