Strathclyde University Union

The new Strath Union replaces the much-loved John Street location, which closed in August 2021 prompting an outpouring of love across social media from past students and fans.

About Strathclyde University Union

	51 Richmond Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1XU
	01415675000
	Strathclyde University Union Website
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Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Eating and Drinking - Cafes and Coffee Shops / Eating and Drinking - Nightclubs

The new, repurposed building, formerly the Colville Building, is ready to welcome students and provides a more accessible, student-friendly experience with brand new facilities. The innovative design brings the outside in, enabling students to socialise among trees and plants whatever the weather. Inside their Union, students can enjoy a pint and pizza on picnic tables laid across AstroTurf, oblivious to the wind and rain outdoors.

Students’ home away from home on campus, Strath Union boasts a food, drink and entertainment offering that far exceeds the traditional student union. Expect to see bao buns, flatbreads and noodle dishes as standard, as well as classics like pizza, fish and chips and burgers. Beer fans can sample a host of Scottish favourites from Tennent’s, Innis & Gunn and Drygate. The building is bursting with entertainment including pool, smart darts, Bluetooth headphone powered movie nights, live football and a programme of music in the works that will continue Strath Union’s tradition of booking huge names like Elton John, Calvin Harris and Frightened Rabbit.

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Upcoming Events at Strathclyde University Union

Nights Out

Buckle Up! Hoedown

3rd December 2025

Strathclyde University Union, Glasgow City Centre

Buckle up those boots & come to the ultimate hoe-down night, start with a shot and join us for line dancing lesson, games, prizes and much more!

Bars and Pubs

Bute Yard

61 - 67 High Street, Rothesay PA20 9AU

Bute Yard, with its versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, is open all-year round, come rain or shine.

Bars and Pubs

Bar Gumbo

71 - 77 Byres Road, Glasgow West End G11 5HN

Bringing the spirit of the Southern states to the west of Glasgow, Bar Gumbo serves up great music, great food and great drinks or the holy-trinity, as it's known in Louisiana.

Bars and Pubs

The Raven Glasgow

81-85 Renfield Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1LP

The Raven is a bar and restaurant located in the heart of Glasgow's city-centre and they're a proud part of the Glaswegian tradition of great food and great drink.

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.

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Babbity Bowster

16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1PE

Babbity Bowster is a delightful bar with beer garden, restaurant and hotel located in the Merchant City area of Glasgow!

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Cathedral House

28-32 Cathedral Square Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre G4 0XA

Cathedral House is an iconic Glasgow landmark. Built in Scottish Baronial style in 1896, it is now a thoughtfully renovated boutique inn.

Bars and Pubs

Committee Room No9

18 John Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1JQ

Committee Room 9 is a hidden treasure in the Merchant City which offers a warm welcome and great value!

Bars and Pubs

The Crafty Pig

508 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 8EL

BBQ and Burgers just got serious! When an upmarket neighbourhood bar meets its dive bar 'bit on the side' - the result is only going to be interesting...

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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

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.

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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!

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