Glasgow University Union
University / Academic Building
#3 of 133 Event Space venues in North West Glasgow
#1 of 137 Engagement Party venues in Glasgow
46 reviews
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32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX
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West End, Glasgow
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Spaces for hire at Glasgow University Union
Debates Chamber
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
400 seats
400 standing
Our Debates Chamber is one of the largest rooms within the Union.
Renovated to its original stature, the space conveys a sense of tradition, elegance and grandeur. Seating approximately 120 for a birthday party or evening reception and 200 theatre style for conferences. With an additional 250 seats in the gallery, this large versatile space cater...
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 2 months ago
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BASE Bar
Bar
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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 2 months ago
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Dining Hall
Banqueting Hall
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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 2 months ago
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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 2 months ago
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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 2 months ago
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The Bridie Library
Function Room
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Private space
50 seats
The Bridie Library provides a perfect setting for corporate meetings and as a breakout space for conference.
It can also serve as an ideal space to host intimate dinners and receptions.
Retaining its original features this room has a great deal of history and is the most peaceful space in the building.
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 2 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
12 recent guests highly rated amenities, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AS
Amy S.
Verified review
Party · 180 guests
· January 2026
Great communication and perfect venue for a Ceilidh
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
GM
Graeme M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests
· December 2025
Venue was good and spacious, staff were friendly
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
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.
Submitted 8 months ago
5.0
SM
Stephen M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests
· July 2025
staff were very attentive and everything ran like clockwork
Submitted 9 months ago
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
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£235
hire fee
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
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£185–£290
hire fee per day
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
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£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
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£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
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£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 2 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.
FAQ
No, the venue does not offer a ticketing service.
No, anyone is welcome to book an event.
Yes, the space features a simple coloured wash of lights for the stage.
Yes, you can bring a band.
Yes, prepared food (sandwiches, sausage rolls, etc) must be provided by the venue.
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 100 guests: £290
- BASE Bar hosting 50 guests: £338.24
- Reading Room hosting 40 guests: £235.04
- Dining Hall hosting 100 guests: £1811.52
- Drawing Room hosting 40 guests: £2170
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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