The Hug and Pint

Live Music Venue

#19 of 136 Party venues in North West Glasgow
#7 of 115 Birthday Dinner venues in North West Glasgow
  2 reviews  – 
171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW –
West End, Glasgow
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Spaces for hire at The Hug and Pint

Live Music Area

Live Music Venue
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Private space
120 seats
120 standing
Live Music Area is the basement live-music room in The Hug and Pint, notable for its compact, below-street-level setting. Design: The room has a low ceiling, painted and exposed brick walls and tight proportions that produce close sightlines between performers and audience. The lighting is club-style, with coloured stage washes and overhead effect...

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

Pub

Bar
·
Shared space
50 seats
120 standing
The Pub is a bar in The Hug and Pint, a compact basement room geared toward live music. Design: The Pub has whitewashed exposed-brick walls, a dark ceiling and timber floors, furnished with high tables, stools and a long bench along one side. The lighting is low and focused and the pared-back decor includes framed prints and mounted skateboards. ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.4
1 recent guest highly rated amenities and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JE
Jayden E.
Verified review
Film Studio · 50 guests · October 2025 · Live Music Area

Amazing people, had a great service and loved the venye

4.3
VL
Violeta L.
Verified review
Excellent communication

He communicated very well and listen to you

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Pub
8:00 – 3:00
from £25 per person
Live Music Area
16:00 – 0:00
from £30 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Asian
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Hug and Pint

The Hug and Pint is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Hug and Pint is a grassroots music venue, bar & restaurant in Glasgow’s west end. Close to St Georges X Subway Station.

We serve a wide range of craft beers & ciders, premium spirits, and wines, with a focus on local producers as much as possible.

We host a bevy of events from live music, karaoke, work nights out, and anything in between. If you're looking for team drinks, and a fun atmosphere with a bit of AV needs, we've got you covered!

Since opening in June 2015, our live music programme has been one of the strongest Glasgow has seen, and has featured both well-established and up-and-coming local artists, as well as some of the most exciting international touring acts on the circuit.

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to use the upstairs bar.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Hug and Pint, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Hug and Pint:

  • Live Music Area hosting 50 guests: £144

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Hug and Pint is located at 171 Great Western Road, in West End, Glasgow.

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