Glasgow University Union
University / Academic Building
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18 reviews
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32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12
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North West Glasgow
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Spaces for hire at Glasgow University Union
Debates Chamber
University / Academic Building
·
Private space
450 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...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £275 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Reading Room
University / Academic Building
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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...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £225 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Bridie Library
Library
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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.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £185 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Dining Hall
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.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £275 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Drawing Room
University / Academic Building
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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.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £225 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
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £235 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£225–£275
hire fee per hour
Debates Chamber
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee
Reading Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per day
The Bridie Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£185
hire fee per day
Dining Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£275
hire fee per hour
Drawing Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£225
hire fee per hour
BASE Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£235
hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Facilities and catering options
Up to 400
standing
Up to 450
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
5 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
6 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
MM
Mavis M.
November 2024
Training Room · 15 guests
The vibe of the location
5.0
MJ
Michelle J.
November 2024
Engagement Party · 100 guests
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
HI
Hazel I.
May 2024
Function Room · 70 guests
Wonderful venue staff very helpful
Thank you for making a special occasion so memorable
5.0
PD
Patricia D.
May 2024
Party · 400 guests
This is a fantastic venue. Staff are excellent, helpful and kind. Can’t do enough for you. Prices are excellent. It’s a part of Glasgow History
Would like disabled patrons to be able to come in front door. The front steps could be easily changed for this
4.9
About Glasgow University Union
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.
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
At Glasgow University Union, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- 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 30 guests: £442
- Reading Room hosting 60 guests: £1038.80
- BASE Bar hosting 100 guests: £212
- Dining Hall hosting 150 guests: £856
- Drawing Room hosting 30 guests: £648.72
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Glasgow University Union is located at 32 University Avenue, in the Merchant City district of Glasgow.
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