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Christmas Party offer

BASE Bar at Glasgow University Union

Bar in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

BASE Bar is an intimate and quirky space, with a private bar alongside several booths and bench seats. This basement bar space is perfect for medium-sized gatherings and birthday parties. In this space, there is also a small stage area where we can provide you with our popular karaoke package. Recently, a photo booth has been added, perfect for capturing your event!

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

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

Christmas Party – BASE Bar (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 day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 0:00
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 3 verified users

Capacity

  • Standing
    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
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • 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
  • Space has noise restriction after 01:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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
  • No wedding licence
  • 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.

SH
Stuart H.
Verified review
Live Music · 100 guests · December 2024

The venue was iconic and the base bar big enough. Staff were amazing before and after the event.

It was freezing and staff couldn't turn the heating on. Guests left as it was so cold.

4.0
MJ
Michelle J.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 100 guests · November 2024

Great venue inside Glasgow Uni Union. Fit our theme very well. Staff were friendly. Everyone had a great time. Student Union prices on the bar! Didn’t expect the pizzas to be so good so we should have ordered more of them.

Told the photobooth would be use-able but it was out of paper so wouldn’t work. We told a few of the staff but nobody attempted to fix it or communicate it to us if they couldn’t fix it. Ran out of dark spiced rum at the bar very early in the night.

4.7
JS
Joanna S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Speedy response, very knowledgeable and helpful

5.0
KA
Karen A.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Rachel has been great with communicating

5.0

FAQ

Yes, guests can bring in their own DJ.

Yes, Base Bar is wheelchair accessible and has accessible bathrooms immediately outside the room. Guests with mobility concerns can use the accessible entrance through Beer Bar, and a lift serves all floors in the building.

For sticking anything up, we recommend command strips.

No DJ equipment can be provided, although disco lighting is available at no extra charge.

No, the venue does not have any outdoor spaces.

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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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