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.

Bars and Pubs

Stereo Cafe Bar

20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow City Centre G2 6PH

Situated on Renfield Lane in the heart of Glasgow city centre, Stereo offer a relaxed cafe bar with fresh, homecooked produce!

Bars and Pubs

The Calton Taproom

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow East End G40 2SB

You'll find over 20 different taps with local select crafts on rotation, dedicated to the best brewers in the west of Scotland and further afield at The Calton Taproom!

Bars and Pubs

The Ark

46 North Frederick Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 2BS

Glasgow's best bar with variety of craft and cocktails & the biggest beer garden in Glasgow City Centre!

Bars and Pubs

Van Winkle West End

23 Sandyford Place, Glasgow West End G3 7NG

Van Winkle in the heart of Glasgow's West End serves up beer, BBQ, pizza and Scotland's largest selection of Bourbons all day long!

Bars and Pubs

Whistler On The Green

5 Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5PU

Whistler On The Green is a beautifully crafted, dog friendly, traditional bar showing live sports on Glasgow Green.

Bars and Pubs

Revolution de Cuba Glasgow

36 Renfield Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1LU

Discover Havana in the heart of the city. Our authentic Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant awaits, with feasts and fiesta straight from the tropics!

Bars and Pubs

The Square Bar and Restaurant

6-8 Norby Road, Glasgow West End G11 7BN

The Square is an independently owned and operated Bar & Restaurant located in the West End of Glasgow. Whether you're just looking for a place to meet...

Bars and Pubs

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...

Bars and Pubs

King Tuts Wah Wah Hut

272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5RL

Since its inception in 1990, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene and continues to be one of the most celebrated venues in the world.

Bars and Pubs