CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

The Glad Cafe

The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!

The Glad Cafe

About The Glad Cafe

1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2HG
/// wisdom.noted.hotels
01416366119
The Glad Cafe Website
Follow thegladcafe on Twitter
Facebook information can be found here
Follow thegladcafe on Instagram

The Glad Cafe is a not for profit music venue with a licensed cafe in the Shawlands area of southside Glasgow. It has something to offer people of any age or background in this diverse and vibrant local community.

The cafe serves high quality coffee from Dear Green Coffee Roasters and delicious cakes from Big Bear Bakery as well as a good selection of gluten free cakes from Wild Flours Bakery.

Since September 2018, we’ve been delighted to serve incredible vegetarian and vegan brunches from 9am-4pm made by the magnificent Hen of the Woods, the team behind the the brilliant Asian inspired menu at The Hug & Pint in the West End.

Our evening food comes courtesy of our old friends Babu Bombay Street Kitchen. From 5pm-9.30pm every night, they serve Indian street food. They deliver delicious authentic Indian cuisine without being traditional.

Our cafe and venue bars serve a growing selection of great tasting craft beers, including Williams Draft and Caesar Augustus, Brooklyn, Shandon Stout (and Sharps Orchard Cider!) on draft, and a fridge full of bottles and cans ranging from Drygate to Beavertown.

Our well equipped venue provides a welcome space in the southside for showcasing up and coming local musicians as well as internationally known acts. We feature indie, electronic, experimental, world and traditional musicians. The space has become known for its great acoustic and the quality of the programme which also includes film, drama, storytelling and philosophical talks. The exhibition space in the cafe also hosts a changing feast of visual delight curated by two of our volunteers, and this combined with the six monthly zine, the Glad Rag, adds to our on-going representation of southside creativity!

Upcoming Events at The Glad Cafe

Kids Sing! The Glad Foundation’s Community Kids Choir

Selected dates between 3rd October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Come join this weekly fun-filled session of singing, creativity and learning at The Glad Foundation's Kids Choir!

READ MORE

Philip Joseph Rae

21st November 2025

Philip Joseph Rae has announced a run of live shows in support of his new single Sway, don't miss him live at The Glad Cafe on Friday 21st November!

READ MORE

Adam Thom

5th December 2025

Adam and his band are hitting the stage at The Glad Cafe to celebrate the release of his second EP 'Through The Candle Smoke and Burning Sage'.

READ MORE

Donald WG Lindsay - How’ve You Been? and Outwith

18th January 2026

Enjoy a forward-thinking night of Scottish music and cinema courtesy of Donald WG Lindsay at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

READ MORE

Joe H Henry

22nd January 2026

Known for his thoughtful and captivating songwriting with a blend of R&B, soul and alt-country, don't miss Joe H Henry live at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

READ MORE

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Cuar

25th January 2026

Irish musician and composer Neil Ó Lochlainn (flute/double bass) leads the innovative chamber ensemble Cuar when they play The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

READ MORE

Tessa Rose Jackson

29th January 2026

Expect a journey that is at once intimate and fantastical, showcasing a unique artist who toes the fine line between dreams and reality!

READ MORE

Dominie Hooper

31st January 2026

Experience this exhilarating new voice as she pushes the boundaries of contemporary folk, delivering the warm connection Celtic Connections is all about.

READ MORE

Hayden Calnin

6th February 2026

Hayden Calnin has announced three UK shows as part of his upcoming 2026 tour which will see him play The Glad Cafe on Friday 6th February!

READ MORE

More Cafes and Coffee Shops in Glasgow

Kilmurry & Co

20 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1TY

Adding to Shawlands portfolio of impressive eateries, Kilmurry & Co are here to bring the ultimate brunch to bistro spot to the people of Glasgow's Southside!

READ MORE

Purrple Cat Cafe

2 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5ES

Purrple Cat Cafe is Glasgow's first cafe with real cats living on site! Relax in the company of Glasgow's coolest cats, and enjoy some of the finest foods, cakes and coffees.

READ MORE

Mackintosh at the Willow

217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3EX

Mackintosh at the Willow includes a 200 seat restaurant in the A listed, internationally recognised, original Willow Tea Rooms Building and our new Visitor Centre next door!

READ MORE

Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre

64 Balmoral Street, Glasgow West End G14 0BL

The Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre is a thriving community centre in the heart of a great community.

READ MORE

CoLab Store Glasgow

11 - 13 Dowanhill Street, Glasgow West End G11 5QS

CoLab Store Glasgow is an independent lifestyle and concept store incorporating a small coffee shop offering a bespoke and unique experience in Glasgow's West End.

READ MORE

The Brunswick Hotel

106-108 Brunswick Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TF

We are one of the only small independent hotels in Glasgow and are located in the historical and richly cultured Merchant City area of Glasgow city centre...

READ MORE

The Boyd Roderick

1534 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1RF

The Boyd Roderick is a fully refurbished bar, restaurant and coffee shop in Shawlands, with a focus on the best in Scottish produce!

READ MORE

HUG Cafe

17 Skirving Street, Glasgow South Side G41 3AB

We are an independent, family run business here in Shawlands. We have worked in some of Glasgow's finest eateries and bars and we want to bring our own...

READ MORE

Caffe Crostini

143 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow West End G11 6PT

Delight in Caffe Crostini's handcrafted crostinis, made with love and the finest ingredients. A unique taste experience straight from the heart of Italy.

READ MORE

An Clachan Cafe

Kelvingrove Park La Belle Place, Glasgow West End G3 7LH

An Clachan Cafe in Kelvingrove Park is a restored Arts & Crafts building and charming cafe with fantastic views and delicious seasonal food, cakes and coffee and herbal teas.

READ MORE

The Cran

994 Argyle Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 8LU

Finnieston's The Cran' is a retail pop-up dry bar serving tea, coffee, cakes and vegan grab n go brunch!

READ MORE

Bauhaus Partick

162 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow West End G11 6XE

Located in the West End of Glasgow, where Byres Road meets Dumbarton Road, Bauhaus is a vibrant & lively bar with an impressive beer garden!

READ MORE
All Cafes and Coffee Shops listings in Glasgow

Sponsored Links

East Renfrewshire Culture
Fayre Play
King Pins
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
City Of Glasgow Chorus
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Tea Green
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Glasgow City Council
Children's Classic Concerts
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

East Renfrewshire Culture
Fayre Play
King Pins
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
City Of Glasgow Chorus
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Tea Green
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Glasgow City Council
Children's Classic Concerts
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Friday 28th November and Sunday 4th January!
Remembrance Sunday Glasgow
Veterans and military personnel will help city leaders mark Remembrance Sunday this year, with events centred around Glasgow Cathedral as George Square remains under development.

Popular Listings

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro