The Glad Cafe

The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!

About The Glad Cafe

	1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2HG
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	01416366119
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Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Cafes and Coffee Shops / Attractions - Live Music Venues

The Glad Cafe is a not for profit music venue with a licensed cafe in the Shawlands area of southside Glasgow. It has something to offer people of any age or background in this diverse and vibrant local community.

The cafe serves high quality coffee from Dear Green Coffee Roasters and delicious cakes from Big Bear Bakery as well as a good selection of gluten free cakes from Wild Flours Bakery.

Since September 2018, we’ve been delighted to serve incredible vegetarian and vegan brunches from 9am-4pm made by the magnificent Hen of the Woods, the team behind the the brilliant Asian inspired menu at The Hug & Pint in the West End.

Our evening food comes courtesy of our old friends Babu Bombay Street Kitchen. From 5pm-9.30pm every night, they serve Indian street food. They deliver delicious authentic Indian cuisine without being traditional.

Our cafe and venue bars serve a growing selection of great tasting craft beers, including Williams Draft and Caesar Augustus, Brooklyn, Shandon Stout (and Sharps Orchard Cider!) on draft, and a fridge full of bottles and cans ranging from Drygate to Beavertown.

Our well equipped venue provides a welcome space in the southside for showcasing up and coming local musicians as well as internationally known acts. We feature indie, electronic, experimental, world and traditional musicians. The space has become known for its great acoustic and the quality of the programme which also includes film, drama, storytelling and philosophical talks. The exhibition space in the cafe also hosts a changing feast of visual delight curated by two of our volunteers, and this combined with the six monthly zine, the Glad Rag, adds to our on-going representation of southside creativity!

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Upcoming Events at The Glad Cafe

Music

Donald WG Lindsay - How’ve You Been? and Outwith

18th January 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Enjoy a forward-thinking night of Scottish music and cinema courtesy of Donald WG Lindsay at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Music

Joe H Henry

22nd January 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Known for his thoughtful and captivating songwriting with a blend of R&B, soul and alt-country, don't miss Joe H Henry live at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Music

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Cuar

25th January 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Irish musician and composer Neil Ó Lochlainn (flute/double bass) leads the innovative chamber ensemble Cuar when they play The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2026!

Music

Tessa Rose Jackson

29th January 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Expect a journey that is at once intimate and fantastical, showcasing a unique artist who toes the fine line between dreams and reality!

Music

Dominie Hooper

31st January 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Experience this exhilarating new voice as she pushes the boundaries of contemporary folk, delivering the warm connection Celtic Connections is all about.

Music

Sarah Irvine and The New Mothers’ Writing Circle Present: The Motherhood Set

1st February 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Co-hosted by Australian songwriter Sarah Irvine in partnership with The New Mothers' Writing Circle, enjoy an afternoon of live music and readings inspired by motherhood.

Music

Hayden Calnin

6th February 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Hayden Calnin has announced three UK shows as part of his upcoming 2026 tour which will see him play The Glad Cafe on Friday 6th February!

Music

Boko Yout

21st February 2026

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow South Side

Boko Yout have earned a reputation as one of Europe's most electrifying new live acts, don't miss them at The Glad Cafe on Saturday 21st February!

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