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Christmas Party offer

Drawing 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 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.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

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

Christmas Party – Drawing 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
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
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
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
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
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
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 9 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 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.

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
IH
Ipek H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NP
Nicola P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, decorations are allowed provided care is taken not to damage the walls or fixtures.

Yes, tables and chairs can be moved around as needed.

Yes. The space is wheelchair accessible via lift, and accessible toilets are available within the venue.

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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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