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

Pavement

69 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1SH

Whether you are out for dinner, lunch, just a few drinks with friends or a cheeky wee cocktail you will be made welcome in Pavement!

Bars and Pubs

Curlers Rest

256-260 Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8SH

Residing in Glasgow's diverse West End, close to both Kelvingrove and the Botanic Gardens, the vibrant yet laidback Curlers Rest is the perfect place to soak up the local art scene!

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

Jinty McGuintys

21/29 Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8SJ

In Jinty's you will find great staff, great Guinness and great food as well as live music and don't miss our legendary St Patrick's Day celebrations with all day music, good food and oysters.

Bars and Pubs

The Old Toll Bar

1-3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow South Side G51 1LF

In One of Glasgow's oldest pubs you will find a offering of classic cocktails, craft beers on rotation and a large range of gins, malt whiskies, rums,...

Bars and Pubs

Bucks Bar

111 West Regent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2RU

BUCK's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon...

Bars and Pubs

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!

Bars and Pubs

226 Gallowgate

226 Gallowgate, Glasgow East End G4 0TS

226 Gallowgate is a unique & friendly community bar in the heart of the Barras. Creating the conditions for a varied and creative environment, filled with arts, music, food, drink and good times!

Bars and Pubs

Fayre Play Glasgow

124 Portman Street, Glasgow South Side G41 1EJ

Fayre Play Glasgow is the perfect place for visitors to clown around and enjoy a nostalgic mix of fairground favourites with a competitive edge, made over with a Scottish twist!

Bars and Pubs

The 78

10 - 14 Kelvinhaugh Street, Glasgow West End G3 8NU

Next to its sister establishments Mono, Stereo, The Old Hairdresser’s and The Flying Duck, and it’s new East-coast cousin Harmonium, The 78 is something...

Bars and Pubs