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
	Facebook information can be found here
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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

Music

70’s Vs 80’s Day Disco LIVE

9th May 2026

Glasgow University Union, Glasgow West End

Get ready to strut and sing at Glasgow's ultimate daytime disco, featuring a phenomenal live band playing non-stop 70s and 80s anthems for the over 30s crowd who love to party and be home early!

Bars and Pubs

The Social Hub Glasgow

15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ

The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals!

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

Old School House

287 - 315 Woodlands Road, Glasgow West End G3 6NG

The former Woodside School is no longer the responsibility of the School Board of Glasgow, but as the former Old School House, it has kept a touch of the same flavour.

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

Drury Street Bar & Kitchen

Drury Street Bar & Kitchen Drury Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5AP

Tucked away under the cobbles of Drury Street, just a minute's walk from central station, lies our Speakeasy style bar that has a little something for everyone!

Bars and Pubs

The Piper Whisky Bar

57 Cochrane Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1HP

Enjoy the cosy and traditional surroundings of the Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow's George Square, where you can indulge in their popular Scottish menu and choose from over 200 whiskies!

Bars and Pubs

Church on the Hill

16 Algie Street, Glasgow South Side G41 3DJ

Church on the hill is a family and pet friendly community bar situated at the Battlefield monument in the heart of the vibrant Southside of Glasgow!

Bars and Pubs

Sloans Bar & Restaurant

62 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow City Centre G2 8BG

Catching up with some mates, a date or a reason to celebrate? Then get together at Sloans to enjoy dinner & drinks in our cosy bar or fully heated and covered courtyard tucked away off Argyle Street!

Bars and Pubs

The Iron Horse Bar

115 West Nile Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 2SB

The Iron Horse is one of Glasgow's oldest and well-loved pubs, Glaswegians have been eating and drinking here since 1872!

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

Darcys

Princes Square Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3JN

Tucked into a corner of Princes Square. Darcy's have a lip-smacking menu from morning to night, plenty of coffee and pastries and a classic Sunday Roast.

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Thundercat Pub and Diner

84 Miller Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1DT

From the creators of Buck's Bar and Chef Yvonne Noon... Thundercat Pub + Diner specialises in Chicago style deep dish pizza pies and American Diner staples.

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