Here is McNeills in Govanhill, Glasgow at a glance. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Open
11:00–00:00Closes in 11h 04m 56s
Backline
TBC
Books
Punk · Hardcore · Indie
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of McNeills. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about McNeills that matters before you book is set out below. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find McNeills at 106 Torrisdale Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 8PH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
Nobody from McNeills is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
McNeills publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
11:00–00:00
Tue
11:00–00:00
Wed
11:00–00:00
Thu
11:00–00:00
Fri
11:00–00:00
Sat
11:00–00:00
Sun
11:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at McNeills is not confirmed yet. 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
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Govanhill, Glasgow
About McNeills
Here is the story of McNeills in Govanhill, Glasgow so far. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
McNeills is a grassroots music venue in Govanhill, Glasgow. It books Punk, Hardcore, Indie; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
McNeills is a traditional pub on Torrisdale Street in Govanhill, just off Victoria Road, open daily from 11am to midnight. Its function room upstairs has hosted hardcore and punk gigs.
Dated listings show music here through 2026: David Rovics played on 18 May, and Flash & Slush Poppy present WINCH and E.M. Kane on 10 December. Slippery Music Debut follows on 22 January 2027.
Shows here are one-off bills rather than a regular weekly night.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at McNeills on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Glasgow gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
McNeills — Quick Facts
Southside pub off Victoria Road with an upstairs room used for independent gigs. Here are the key facts on McNeills at a glance. It books punk, hardcore and indie acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksPunk+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get McNeills on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at McNeills is not confirmed yet. 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 · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About McNeills
McNeills is a grassroots music venue in Govanhill, Glasgow. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
McNeills books Punk, Hardcore, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
Listing notes
McNeills is a traditional pub on Torrisdale Street in Govanhill, just off Victoria Road, open daily from 11am to midnight. Its function room upstairs has hosted hardcore and punk gigs.
Dated listings show music here through 2026: David Rovics played on 18 May, and Flash & Slush Poppy present WINCH and E.M. Kane on 10 December. Slippery Music Debut follows on 22 January 2027.
Shows here are one-off bills rather than a regular weekly night.
Playing McNeills: what to know
McNeills doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. It lists punk among the genres it books. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. McNeills 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. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Glasgow.
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Find McNeills
You will find McNeills at 106 Torrisdale Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 8PH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
The nearest station is Queens Park (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. McNeills is in Govanhill, Glasgow — use G42 8PH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Glasgow this week, or see which Glasgow bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at McNeills on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Glasgow gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Glasgow venue directory.
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McNeills is #106 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting McNeills. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting McNeills. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
McNeills has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Glasgow venue directory.
McNeills books Punk, Hardcore, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details McNeills has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for McNeills. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for McNeills. Browse the Glasgow Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
106 Torrisdale Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 8PH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Glasgow vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Queens Park (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G42 8PH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. McNeills hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
From the GigXchange directory
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