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Hug And Pint

Grassroots basement music venue and vegan bar in Glasgow's west end

About 120 standing · about 120 seated, live music 7 nights a week, house PA. Indie, Rock, Folk.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance, Hug And Pint in West End, Glasgow is summed up below. It has live music 7 nights a week. It books indie, rock and folk acts.

120

Standing
capacity

approx. · small room

In detail

Live music	7 nights a week
TodayClosed	15:00–00:00Opens in 7h 13m 50s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Indie · Rock · Folk

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Before you book Hug And Pint, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 7 nights a week. It books indie, rock and folk acts.

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The facts

Capacity	about 120 standing · about 120 seated
Live nights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	IndieRockFolk
Website	thehugandpint.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	23 Oct 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find Hug And Pint

West End

Getting there

Hug And Pint is at 171 Great Western Road, West End, Glasgow, G4 9AW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

171 Great Western Road,
West End, Glasgow G4 9AW

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The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Hug And Pint publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	17:00–12:00
Tue	17:00–12:00
Wed	17:00–12:00
Thu	17:00–12:00
FriToday	15:00–00:00
Sat	15:00–00:00
Sun	15:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

Hug And Pint has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	Provided

07 — About

West End, Glasgow

About Hug And Pint

This is the background on Hug And Pint, from the venue and its listings. It books indie, rock and folk acts. It has live music 7 nights a week.

Hug And Pint is a grassroots music venue in West End, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 120. It books Indie, Rock, Folk, Country, Experimental.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Hug and Pint is an award-winning grassroots music venue, bar and restaurant at 171 Great Western Road in Glasgow's west end, close to St George's Cross subway. Open since June 2015 and inspired by Arab Strap's 'Monday at the Hug and Pint', it serves Asian-inspired vegan small plates and craft beer upstairs while the basement room hosts live music most nights of the week. The programme has become one of Glasgow's strongest, mixing established and up-and-coming local artists with exciting international touring acts across indie, rock, folk, country and experimental sounds. The live room holds up to 120 (seated or standing) and is equipped with a stage, full PA and projector, with a sound engineer available on request. Its motto: 'The Friendliest Atmosphere in Scotland'.

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08 — What's on

Next 3

There are 3 upcoming gigs listed at Hug And Pint. It has live music 7 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

4Dec · Fri	Phanilla 18:30
10Dec · Thu	Salt River Shakedown 19:00Rock
15Dec · Tue	The Trifecta - Ben Lauder, Maddie Nisbet and N A D I A 19:00

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Q: What genres does Hug And Pint book?

Hug And Pint books Indie, Rock, Folk, Country, Experimental. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Hug And Pint?

Hug And Pint has a listed standing capacity of about 120 (about 120 seated), a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons. By size, Hug And Pint is the joint 59th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Behind The Wall (about 120), Craigmore Bowling Club (about 120) and Glad Cafe (about 120).

Grassroots basement music venue and vegan bar in Glasgow's west end. Capacity about 120.

c. 120
Capacity: 7 nights
Live music: 15:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Indie
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

MonLive 17:00–12:00
TueLive 17:00–12:00
WedLive 17:00–12:00
ThuLive 17:00–12:00
FriLiveToday 15:00–00:00
SatLive 15:00–00:00
SunLive 15:00–00:00

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Hug And Pint — Quick Facts

Hug And Pint capacity: about 120 standing, about 120 seated. Grassroots basement music venue and vegan bar in Glasgow's west end. Here are the key facts on Hug And Pint at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 23 Oct 2026

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Capacity 120 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Hug And Pint is the joint 59th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Behind The Wall (about 120), Craigmore Bowling Club (about 120) and Glad Cafe (about 120).

Hug And Pint holds about 120 standing, which makes it a small room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is smaller than the typical room we list around Glasgow (about 230). A room under 150 is built for a local crowd - expect a shorter set and a door split or a small flat fee, and plan to fill it with your own following. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

Today15:00–00:00Opens in 7h 13m 50s

Directory statusVerified open

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Websitethehugandpint.com

SizeSmallvenueAbout 120 standing

Live music7nights a weekMon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun

BacklinePAPA providedHug And Pint provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

BooksIndie+4 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Hug And Pint this week

Mon 17:00–12:00 Live music

Tue 17:00–12:00 Live music

Wed 17:00–12:00 Live music

Thu 17:00–12:00 Live music

Fri· today 15:00–00:00 Live music

Sat 15:00–00:00 Live music

Sun 15:00–00:00 Live music

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Private hire Spaces for hire Hug And Pint has rooms you can hire. Suits birthday parties and get-togethers. No wheelchair access. Enquire on their website →

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Suits birthday parties and get-togethers. No wheelchair access.

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Inside Hug And Pint

Hug And Pint has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 120. It has live music 7 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerProvided

About Hug And Pint

Hug And Pint is a grassroots music venue in West End, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 120. Hug And Pint provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

Hug And Pint books Indie, Rock, Folk, Country, Experimental acts. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at Hug And Pint: Phanilla; Salt River Shakedown and The Trifecta - Ben Lauder, Maddie Nisbet and N A D I A — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

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What to know

Live nights at Hug And Pint are usually Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Indie is the first genre on its list. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Hug And Pint hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Glasgow and what local gigs pay.

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Find Hug And Pint

Hug And Pint is at 171 Great Western Road, West End, Glasgow, G4 9AW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

Address171 Great Western Road

AreaWest End, Glasgow

PostcodeG4 9AW

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Getting there

The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hug And Pint in West End, Glasgow; G4 9AW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 6 other venues in West End, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Glasgow this week, or find a band in Glasgow if you book the music.

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The Glasgow League

Hug And Pint is #30 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#2 – King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 25 gigs
#3 – Saint Luke's 21 gigs
#4 ▲3 Barrowland Ballroom 17 gigs
#5 – The Noble Public House Glasgow 17 gigs
#6 NEW The Garage Glasgow 15 gigs
#7 ▼3 SWG3 14 gigs
#8 ▼2 The Bungalow 13 gigs
#9 – The Poetry Club SWG3 12 gigs
#10 ▼2 Slay Glasgow 10 gigs

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Common Questions

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What equipment does Hug And Pint provide?

Hug And Pint provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Glasgow venue directory.

What genres does Hug And Pint book?

Hug And Pint books Indie, Rock, Folk, Country, Experimental. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Hug And Pint?

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What is the capacity of Hug And Pint?

Hug And Pint has a listed standing capacity of about 120 (about 120 seated), a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons. By size, Hug And Pint is the joint 59th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Behind The Wall (about 120), Craigmore Bowling Club (about 120) and Glad Cafe (about 120).

Does Hug And Pint have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for Hug And Pint. Browse the Glasgow Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is Hug And Pint?

171 Great Western Road, West End, Glasgow, G4 9AW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Hug And Pint?

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Can you hire Hug And Pint for a private event?

Hug And Pint has rooms you can hire. Suits birthday parties and get-togethers. No wheelchair access. Used for birthday party, get-together. Ask Hug And Pint about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Hug And Pint?

The nearest station is Charing Cross (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G4 9AW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Hug And Pint?

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Venues Near Hug And Pint

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Hug And Pint in brief. Set in West End, Glasgow, Hug And Pint is a small room (under 150) that books indie, rock and folk. Live music is most often on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rooms nearby include Inn on the corner, Kitty O'Shea's West End and The Horn Glasgow; the Glasgow venue directory has the rest.

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