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

Brel

Brel Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8SJ

A magical garden, a cosy conservatory stove, amazing new dishes and some of the old favourites, welcome to Ashton Lane's most magical venue... Brel!

Bars and Pubs

The Bungo

17-21 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow South Side G41 2AL

The Bungo is an inviting bar and restaurant in the heart of Strathbungo, serving delicious home cooking from breakfast 'til supper, great wines, beer and in a stylish and comfortable space.

Bars and Pubs

The Scotia

112 Stockwell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4LW

If you like to eat home cooked food in cosy pub which oozes old world charm, then The Scotia is the place for you!

Bars and Pubs

beGIN Glasgow

383 Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8AU

Experience beGIN, Glasgow’s premiere gin bar in the vibrant West End, featuring over 90 gins from around the world, including a large selection of Scottish gins.

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

The Spiritualist Glasgow

62 Miller Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1DT

Independently owned and designed, The Spiritualist is a far step away from anything ordinary. It’s enticingly elegant with a touch of cool.

Bars and Pubs

The Machair Bar

372 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9HT

The Machair Bar is a contemporary Scottish venue situated in Kelvinbridge. We offer a combination of traditional food and music with modern themes.

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

Blackfriars Of Bell Street

36 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LG

Blackfriars Of Bell Street is a wide appealing, gastro-pub and live music venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City!

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 Pot Still

154 Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 2TH

The Pot Still is the place to be for good malt whisky in Glasgow with around 400 bottles on the shelf, friendly staff and great service it's without a doubt one of the best bars in Glasgow!

Bars and Pubs