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
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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.

Bars and Pubs

Riding Room

58 Virginia Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TX

Riding Room is the home of exotic drinks and exuberant dancing, cream of the crop cabaret, live singing, black magic, blacker comedy, riotous repartee, can can kicks and sensational showstoppers!

Bars and Pubs

The Commodore Inn

112 - 117 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8ES

Helensburgh's Commodore Inn is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character!

Bars and Pubs

Swing

183A Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2UL

Swing is an exclusive underground bar and performance club located in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre.

Bars and Pubs

The Left Bank

33-35 Gibson Street, Glasgow West End G12 8NU

The Left Bank is cafe, bar and restaurant in Glasgow's bustling West End.

Bars and Pubs

Graces Irish Sports Bar

16 Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LD

Located in the heart of the Merchant City, Grace's put a contemporary twist on the classic Irish pub - with live music Friday to Sunday every week from some of the best Irish bands & singers around.

Bars and Pubs

The Spiritualist Glasgow

62 Miller Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1DT

Independently owned and designed, The Spiritualist is a far step away from anything ordinary. It’s enticingly elegant with a touch of cool.

Bars and Pubs

The Citizen Bar & Dining Rooms

24 St Vincent Place, Glasgow City Centre G1 2EU

Probably home to many a clandestine conversation over decanters of scotch in years gone by, the old offices and printing rooms for the Glasgow Evening...

Bars and Pubs