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Glasgow University Union

University / Academic Building

#2 of 160 Birthday Party venues in Glasgow
#1 of 84 Wedding Reception venues in Glasgow
  58 reviews  – 
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX –
West End, Glasgow
From £185
hire fee
Up to 400
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Glasgow University Union

Debates Chamber at Glasgow University Union

Debates Chamber
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
400 seats
400 standing
A high-arched chamber with plastered vaulted ceilings, pendant lighting and tall windows that admit strong daylight; fixed seating on the main floor faces a central open area. Room features: The chamber contains a projector, a freestanding flipchart and a PA system with speakers. Best for: Formal debates, panel discussions and keynote addresses. ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £290 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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BASE Bar at Glasgow University Union

BASE Bar
Bar
·
Private space
100 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
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 cap...
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £235 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Dining Hall at Glasgow University Union

Dining Hall
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
200 seats
250 standing
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.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £290 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Drawing Room at Glasgow University Union

Drawing Room
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
80 standing
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.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £235 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Reading Room at Glasgow University Union

Reading Room
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
The Reading Room offers a cosy, tranquil atmosphere which is perfect for relaxing with friends. It is often partnered with the Debates Chamber as a bar area, and is used for lunches, as a break out space for conference, or just for a get together with family or friends. The chesterfield sofas and leather chairs provide a comfortable lounge area...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £235 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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The Bridie Library at Glasgow University Union

The Bridie Library
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
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. ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £185 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party – Debates Chamber (Three Courses) – Debates Chamber

£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
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
15 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.9
Communication
5.0

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 · Dining Hall

Was fine no issues

5.0
SM
Sean M.
Verified review
Private Party · 25 guests · July 2026 · The Bridie Library

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
MH
Michael H.
Verified review
Party · 45 guests · June 2026 · Reading Room

We were moved to the drawing room as our numbers went up. Great venue for a relaxed and informal family reunion with space for food ar tables a PA/live music and dancing 66 guests

Access for PA etc is tricky but we managed

4.9
AS
Amy S.
Verified review
Party · 180 guests · January 2026 · Dining Hall

Great communication and perfect venue for a Ceilidh

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
17:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 1:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
9:00 – 1:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £185–£290 hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
The Bridie Library
9:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £290 hire fee per day
Drawing Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £235 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 9 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 400
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

Situated in the heart of the West End, Glasgow University Union is a unique venue rich in history.

With its grand architecture and original period features, the building boasts a versatility that can see it transformed from a corporate setting into a spectacular and magnificent wedding venue.

With the capacity to hold large dinner events, conferences and weddings, at the Glasgow University Union we possess a wealth of knowledge in hosting academic, corporate and private functions.

- Christmas menus available through November and January -

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 45-75 guests and costs between £200 - £900.

"We were moved to the drawing room as our numbers went up."

- Michael H. Jun 2026

FAQ

No, the venue does not offer a ticketing service.

The venue does not allow external catering. However, it offers internal catering and can consider something bespoke if nothing on the menus suits.

Under-18s are allowed for the entirety of the event.

No, there is no backstage area, but the Bridie Library is often hired as a green room or dressing room for performances.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible via lift to all floors, and accessible toilets are available.

At Glasgow University Union, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Glasgow University Union:

  • Debates Chamber hosting 120 guests: £290
  • BASE Bar hosting 100 guests: £235.04
  • Dining Hall hosting 100 guests: £1811.52
  • Reading Room hosting 25 guests: £264.96
  • Drawing Room hosting 30 guests: £281.92

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Glasgow University Union is located at 32 University Avenue, in West End, Glasgow.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Samantha P. rated it 5/5 stars
    '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.'

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Glasgow University Union is popular for

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