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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Lebowskis South

69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2AJ

We opened our doors in June 2016 with a little more of a grown up look! Despite popular opinion, the Dude ain’t Peter Pan, so we’ve gone all out with...

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Armstrongs Bar

136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow South Side G42 9JT

Armstrong's is a friendly local bar and pool hall with live entertainment and sport in the Southside of Glasgow.

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The Howlin Wolf Glasgow

100 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2EN

The Howlin’ Wolf is a Bar, Kitchen & Venue for lovers of Blues, Soul, Homemade Food, Rock N Roll, Cocktails & Tall Tales!

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The Lounge by the Clyde

1-3 Chalmers Street, Clydebank G81 1RT

Clydebank's newest and hottest venue. Serving equal portion of good food, great drinks & amazing service alongside some crackin' entertainment at the...

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The Dog House

The Dog House Balloch Road, Balloch G83 8LE

If you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy some great company with delicious drinks then join us at The Dog House!

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Linen 1906

1110 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2HB

Linen 1906 is a trendy bar situated at the heart of Shawlands in Glasgow's Southside!

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Avant Garde

34-44 King Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5QT

Set in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, Avant Garde provides great live music coupled with a great selection of gourmet food and a wide range of drinks!

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Bacchus Glasgow

80 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UR

Situated in the heart of Glasgow's Mechant City, Bacchus is the perfect meeting place for fine food and drink and regular first class live entertainment!

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Hummingbird Glasgow

186 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4HG

Hummingbird Glasgow is a fantasy escape set over four floors, encompassing numerous bars, a restaurant and a unique club space, as well as a multitude of party pods and secret corners to discover!

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Brel

Brel Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8SJ

A magical garden, a cosy conservatory stove, amazing new dishes and some of the old favourites, welcome to Ashton Lane's most magical venue... Brel!

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The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club

Gilbert Scott Building University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8QQ

The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club is a social and study hub for postgraduate students and staff of the University of Glasgow!

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Delmonicas

68 Virginia Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TX

Delmonicas first opened it’s doors way back in 1991. We stepped out of that closet door with more glitter and campness than Judy Garland walking down the yellow brick road!

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