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McChuill's

Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

About 150 standing, live music 3 nights a week, full house backline. Folk, Rock, Blues.

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Updated 13 November 2026

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Here is McChuill's in Merchant City, Glasgow at a glance. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books folk, rock and blues acts.

150

Standing
capacity

approx. · medium room

In detail

Live music	3 nights a week
Backline	Full house kit
Books	Folk · Rock · Blues

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Everything about McChuill's that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books folk, rock and blues acts.

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The facts

Capacity	about 150 standing
Live nights	Thu, Fri, Sat
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	FolkRockBlues
Website	mcchuillsbar.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find McChuill's

Merchant City

Getting there

You will find McChuill's at 40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1NL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

40 High Street,
Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NL

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The nearest station is High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Sunday21:00 · Free entry

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06 — What's on stage

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McChuill's has a full backline on stage 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	Provided
Guitar amp	Provided
Bass amp	Provided
Keys / keyboard	Bring your own
3 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	Provided

07 — About

Merchant City, Glasgow

About McChuill's

Here is the story of McChuill's in Merchant City, Glasgow so far. It books folk, rock and blues acts. It has live music 3 nights a week.

McChuill's is a grassroots music venue in Merchant City, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 150. It books Folk, Rock, Blues.

Listing notes

McChuill's ‌‌‍is a Glasgow institution — a Merchant City bar and live-music venue at 40 High Street (G1 1NL) that has been a community hub for over 27 years. Its acoustic open mic runs on Thursdays, while Friday and Saturday bring live bands and club nights spanning folk, rock and blues. The venue provides house equipment including a PA system and drum kit, and admission is usually free unless otherwise stated. It is a genuinely grassroots room (capacity around 100–150) that backs both original acts and covers, open daily noon to midnight with a pool table and a loyal local following.

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08 — What's on

Next 6

There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at McChuill's. It has live music 3 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

13Nov · Fri	The Tumbling Souls 19:30Soul
18Nov · Wed	People Pleaser 19:00Indie Rock
19Nov · Thu	Ferguson Hi-Fi 19:00Indie Rock
24Nov · Tue	My Precious Bunny 19:00Alternative Rock
26Nov · Thu	Ebbb 19:00DJ / Electronic
29Nov · Sun	The M65s - Matinee Show 12:00Function / Covers

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Q: What genres does McChuill's book?

McChuill's books Folk, Rock, Blues. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of McChuill's?

McChuill's has a listed standing capacity of about 150, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons. By size, McChuill's is the joint 50th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Audio (about 150), Blackfriars Of Bell Street (about 150) and Blue Dog (about 150).

Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

c. 150
Capacity: 3 nights
Live music: –
Start time: Full
Backline: Folk
Books: Verified
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Nearby venues McChuills Music Bar & Venue Slay Glasgow Anderson's Blackfriars Of Bell Street All Glasgow ›

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McChuill's — Quick Facts

McChuill's capacity: about 150 standing. Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 40 High Street, G1 1NL — Merchant City institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity 150 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, McChuill's is the joint 50th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Audio (about 150), Blackfriars Of Bell Street (about 150) and Blue Dog (about 150).

McChuill's holds about 150 standing, which makes it a medium room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is smaller than the typical room we list around Glasgow (about 230). At 150 to 500, a room tends to book acts with a following of their own: local headliners, or support for a touring band, often through a promoter. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

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Websitemcchuillsbar.com

SizeMediumvenueAbout 150 standing

Live music3nights a weekThu · Fri · Sat

BacklineFullon stageMcChuill's provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.

BooksFolk+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

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Inside McChuill's

McChuill's has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. The room holds about 150. It has live music 3 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 kitProvided

Guitar ampProvided

Bass ampProvided

Keys / keyboardBring your own

3 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerProvided

About McChuill's

McChuill's is a grassroots music venue in Merchant City, Glasgow with a standing capacity of about 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.

McChuill's books Folk, Rock, Blues acts. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at McChuill's: The Tumbling Souls, People Pleaser and Ferguson Hi-Fi — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

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What to know

McChuill's usually has live music on Thu, Fri, Sat. Folk is the first genre on its list. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your own instrument, pedals and breakables. McChuill's isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Glasgow and what local gigs pay.

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Find McChuill's

You will find McChuill's at 40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1NL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.

Address40 High Street

AreaMerchant City, Glasgow

PostcodeG1 1NL

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Getting there

The nearest station is High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. McChuill's is in Merchant City, Glasgow — use G1 1NL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 4 other venues sit in Merchant City too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Glasgow this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Glasgow this weekend.

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The Glasgow League

McChuill's is #11 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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#1 – Blue Dog 43 gigs
#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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What equipment does McChuill's provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Glasgow venues and filter by backline.

What genres does McChuill's book?

McChuill's books Folk, Rock, Blues. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at McChuill's?

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What is the capacity of McChuill's?

McChuill's has a listed standing capacity of about 150, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons. By size, McChuill's is the joint 50th largest of the 80 venues we list in and around Glasgow with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Audio (about 150), Blackfriars Of Bell Street (about 150) and Blue Dog (about 150).

Does McChuill's have open mic nights?

Yes — McChuill's hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is McChuill's?

40 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1NL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.

What are typical fees at McChuill's?

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Can you hire McChuill's for a private event?

McChuill's can be hired for private events. Used for music, comedy clubs, cabaret nights, book launches, weddings. Ask McChuill's about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to McChuill's?

The nearest station is High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G1 1NL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact McChuill's?

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McChuill's in brief. McChuill's in Merchant City, Glasgow, is a mid-sized room (150 to 499) that books folk, rock and blues. The live nights are most often Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts an open mic too (every Sunday). Rooms nearby include McChuills Music Bar & Venue, Slay Glasgow and Anderson's; the Glasgow venue directory has the rest.

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McChuill's — Quick Facts

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What's On at McChuill's

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