Glasgow University Union

Glasgow University Union (GUU) is one of the largest and oldest students' unions in the UK, serving students of the University of Glasgow since 1885!

About Glasgow University Union

	32 University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8LX
	01413398697
	Glasgow University Union Website
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Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Attractions - Live Music Venues

Glasgow has various bodies that co-ordinate different aspects of student life at the university.

GUU organises social affairs for its members, provides value catering and entertainments and generally seeks to enhance the experience of its members during their time at the University of Glasgow and beyond. GUU houses the West Ends largest Night Club (the HIVE), has nine bars, a games room, a Billiards Hall, a shop, Subway, the Union Cafe, two libraries and is the most successfull debating institution in the world, ever.

Students are eligible to become members for free at any point throughout their University career and alumni may become Life Members by applying to the Board of Management.

For further information about GUU please feel free to drop in and speak to a member of the Board of Management; or email our President on president@guu.co.uk

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow University Union

Nights Out

So What If It’s The End

22nd November 2025

Glasgow University Union, Glasgow West End

A literary night dedicated to endings. Come along to experience live stories, poems, film, music and art about endings. It's true that endings can be sad, but they can also be euphoric.

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The Ark

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Glasgow's best bar with variety of craft and cocktails & the biggest beer garden in Glasgow City Centre!

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The Corona Bar & Kitchen

1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 3YF

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The Marlborough

26 Langside Avenue, Glasgow South Side G41 2QS

Step into The Marlborough – a dazzling world of nightlife experiences. A multipurpose space designed with the passionate, the particular, and the party-goers in mind.

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Drury Street Bar & Kitchen

Drury Street Bar & Kitchen Drury Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5AP

Tucked away under the cobbles of Drury Street, just a minute's walk from central station, lies our Speakeasy style bar that has a little something for everyone!

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Beefeater West Highland Gate

103 Main Street, Milngavie G63 6JQ

The West Highland Gate Beefeater in Milngavie is the perfect chargrill experience for all sizzling occasions with family and friends!

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McChuills Bar

80 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NL

McChuills is an institution, a community hub and an essential part of everything that makes Glasgow such a rich and vibrant place to live!

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The Rum Shack Glasgow

657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2AB

The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!

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Babbity Bowster

16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1PE

Babbity Bowster is a delightful bar with beer garden, restaurant and hotel located in the Merchant City area of Glasgow!

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Merchant Square

71 Albion Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

All under one roof, Merchant Square is the perfect place for exploring some of Glasgow's top bars and restaurants without having to worry about the rain!

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Ivory Hotel

2-4 Camphill Avenue, Glasgow South Side G41 3AY

Set in an 1876 townhouse with beautiful views of Queens park from our locally renowned conservatory The Ivory Hotel boasts 11 spacious ensuite bedrooms.

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Amarone Glasgow

2 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow City Centre G2 1BT

Situated in the heart of Glasgow's main shopping district, Amarone is a stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant, serving excellent quality Italian cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

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The Calton Taproom

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow East End G40 2SB

You'll find over 20 different taps with local select crafts on rotation, dedicated to the best brewers in the west of Scotland and further afield at The Calton Taproom!

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