Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Debates Chamber
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About Debates Chamber
100 Classroom
120 Banquet
450 Theatre
400 Standing / Reception
The Debates Chamber brings together everything that makes Glasgow University Union special - those original wood panels from 1885 warm the entire room, while the high ceilings create a sense of occasion that transforms any gathering. We've watched countless celebrations unfold here, from milestone birthdays that fill the space with 400 dancing guests to intimate dinner parties where 120 people sit beneath the soft glow of candlelight. The gallery above adds drama to the room, wrapping around three sides and offering your guests different perspectives of the celebration below. When natural light pours through the large windows during afternoon parties, it catches the polished wooden floors just right. Come evening, we dim the lights and the atmosphere shifts completely - the deep red stage curtains become a backdrop for bands, DJs, or that emotional speech from the birthday celebrant. Our team knows exactly how to work this space for different celebrations. For formal dinners, we arrange round tables across the main floor, leaving room for a dance floor near the stage. Birthday parties often start with drinks and canapés in theatre-style seating for speeches and presentations, then we transform the space while guests enjoy cocktails in the adjoining Reading Room bar. Corporate celebrations tend to favour the banquet layout, with 120 colleagues enjoying dinner before the chairs are cleared for dancing. The venue sits right on University Avenue in the West End, with Hillhead subway station just minutes away and plenty of buses stopping nearby. We handle all the catering in-house, from three-course dinners to midnight snacks, and our bar stays stocked with everything from local craft beers to champagne. The built-in PA system and projector mean your chosen entertainment runs smoothly, whether that's a live band, DJ, or slideshow of embarrassing photos.
Response rate:99%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Flat rate | from £325
Mon – Fri08:00 - 23:00from £325 hire fee
Sat – Sun10:00 - 23:00from £325 hire fee
Amenities
Ticketing event possible
Speakers
DJ facilities
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Accessibility
Flipchart
Projector/TV/Screen
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Kelvinbridge Station · 5 minutes
Kelvinhall · 11 minutes
Hillhead · 7 minutes
St. George's Cross · 12 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday:8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday:8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday:8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday:8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday:10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Response rate:99%
Response time:within an hour