Union House

Union House distinctively blends heritage with contemporary design.

Union House is a unique venue for events, socialising, and engaging in life at Adelaide University’s iconic City Campus – East location. In-house venues include four well-equipped function rooms, a private dining room and a restaurant on level five, and the iconic UniBar ADL on the ground floor adjacent the Cloisters Courtyard.

Function Rooms

Function Room 1

The largest function room opens onto the East-facing balcony and can cater for up to 200 people seated, or 280 people standing.

With round banquet tables and extensive AV facilities, the room is suitable for a variety of events including gala dinners, conferences, cocktail functions, and ceremonies.

View the Function Room 1 Guide

Function Room 2

Seating up to 60 people, and with a capacity of 120 when standing, Function Room 2 is suitable for events such as training sessions, workshops, and cocktail functions.

View the Function Room 2 Guide

Function Room 3

Suitable for board meetings and training sessions, Function Room 3 has a seated capacity of 12 to 15 people.

View the Function Room 3 Guide

Rumours Function Room

Located on Level 6 of Union House, Rumours is a DIY function room with a capacity of up to 200 people. Suitable for a variety of events including quiz nights, workshops, exhibitions, and student club activities, Rumours provides flexible setup options to meet your needs.

Flip-top tables on wheels and chairs (including chair lifters) are available on site.

View the Rumours Function Room Guide

Function Room 4 and Dining Room

Function Room 4 is a prestigious location for board meetings and workshops for up to 12 people. Connected to the Dining Room by a private lobby with restroom, the function room has full video conferencing capability

The Union House Dining Room is the ideal space for executive hosting. Seating up to 18 guests, the room features bespoke furniture, Indigenous artworks, ambient lighting and a built-in servery. AV facilities in the Dining Room support presentations via USB plug-in only.

Rooms can be booked separately or together.

Contact Taikunthi for bookings View the Dining room and Function Room 4 guide

Theatres

Little Theatre

The Little Theatre is a beloved, retro-style performance venue with unmistakeable charm. Tucked just off the Cloisters, it blends character with practicality, and provides a flexible theatre layout for a variety of performances. The two-level stage configuration provides unique creative potential.

The theatre seats 120 and is available when not being used by Adelaide University’s Theatre Guild.

View more information about the Theatre Guild

Union Cinema

A 1970s-style cinema filled with character and creative charm, is a hidden gem on campus. Located on level 5 of Union House, this space carries an inviting, nostalgic feel that separates it from modern cinema spaces.

With Taikunthi restaurant next door, catering for your event here is easy.

The cinema sits 140 and is a perfect setting for screenings, lectures, and other niche events.

Other Spaces

Exercise Studio

Located on level 2, the Exercise Studio is reserved between 8am and 5pm during semester for Music Theatre, however is available for use by clubs and groups outside of these times.

UniBar

An iconic part of University life for more than 50 years, UniBar ADL provides ample room for events both inside and outside, including a licensed lawn area.

More information and bookings can be made through the UniBar website.

Visit the UniBar website

Taikunthi restaurant

Taikunthi (tie-goon-dee) serves high quality food and beverages (including coffee) from 8am through to the early evening and is bookable for private and after-hours events.

Taikunthi also manages a private dining room that can seat up to 18 people. The dining room includes discrete access to Function Room 4 providing an ideal opportunity for planning days or prestige events that include a sit-down meal.

Contact Taikunthi for bookings View the Dining room and Function Room 4 guide