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

The Aragon Bar

The Aragon Bar Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8TT

The Aragon Bar on Byres Road, Glasgow is a traditional Scottish Bar offering the best in Scottish Hospitality!

Bars and Pubs

Heraghtys Bar

708 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2AD

With over 100 malt whiskies & perfectly poured pints, Heraghty's Bar, are a true Glasgow institution!

Bars and Pubs

Loks Bar and Kitchen

16 Newlandsfield Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2XU

Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.

Bars and Pubs

Saints Of Ingram

158 Ingram Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1EJ

Saints Of Ingram is a coffee shop, restaurant and cocktail bar located in the historic Hutchesons' Hall in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City!

Bars and Pubs

Stravaigin

28 Gibson Street, Glasgow West End G12 8NX

Stravaigin has earned a reputation as one of the best restaurants and bars in Glasgow's west end!

Bars and Pubs

Koelschip Yard

686 - 688 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2QB

Beer bar. Glasgow's Southside. 14 Keg and 3 Cask lines. A huge selection of bottles and cans. Nae cash. Dugs encouraged.

Bars and Pubs

Slug & Lettuce Glasgow

110 - 114 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1NF

At Slug & Lettuce Glasgow, every hour is happy hour – from weekday treats to Saturday night dancing, we’re the perfect spot for hot deals, bites & cocktails to die for!

Bars and Pubs

Oran Mor

Oran Mor Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8QX

Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for 'great melody of life' or 'big song', is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow's West End!

Bars and Pubs

All Bar One Glasgow

56 - 72 St Vincent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5TS

All Bar One Glasgow is a stylish city bar where you can catch up with friends, unwind after work, or simply indulge in sophisticated space and surroundings!

Bars and Pubs

Waxy OConnors Glasgow

44 West George Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DH

Waxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!

Bars and Pubs

The Three Judges

141 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow West End G11 6PR

Three Judges, Glasgow is one of the best known Glasgow West End pubs, offering a fantastic range of real ales and ciders and hosting very popular Real Ale Festivals on a regular basis!

Bars and Pubs