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

Bath Street Palomino

207 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4HZ

The Bath Street Palomino is a stylish bar and restaurant on Glasgow's busy Bath Street in the city centre!

Bars and Pubs

Amarone Glasgow

2 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow City Centre G2 1BT

Situated in the heart of Glasgow's main shopping district, Amarone is a stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant, serving excellent quality Italian cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

Bars and Pubs

ONeills Merchant Square Glasgow

71-73 Albion Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NY

You'll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Merchant Square in Glasgow. Ours is a place where you're free to go with the flow. Where great food and...

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

Malones Glasgow

57-59 Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow City Centre G2 4AB

Malones' is Glasgow's premier live music venue providing great live music, great home cooked food, great live sport and most of all great craic!

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

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!

Bars and Pubs

Tennents Bar

191 Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8TN

West End institution the Tennent's Bar is a much-loved local offering great beers, tasty food and lively banter in abundance!

Bars and Pubs

The Gate Glasgow

251 Gallowgate, Glasgow East End G4 0TP

Located directly across from Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom, The Gate is an East End neighbourhood bar dedicated to showcasing the best of Scottish hospitality and produce.

Bars and Pubs

Moxy Glasgow Merchant City

210 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QW

Welcome to Moxy Glasgow Merchant City, where the thrills are at your fingertips! Whether you come for a game of football at Celtic Park or a concert at the Royal Concert Hall, it's all there!

Bars and Pubs

BrewDog Glasgow Merchant City

99 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1SN

BrewDog Merchant City majors in insanely good old-time barbecue food and smoked meat, alongside a fully-stocked BrewDog bar with 25 taps of the freshest craft beer around!

Bars and Pubs