Things To Do & Where to Stay

We have put our heads together and come up with a few things to do close to the Strathclyde campus. Whether it be dinner or a few drinks, we hope to give you some insider information for you to make the most out of your time in Strathclyde University!

Accommodation

There are various Hotels near Strathclyde University. Check out the Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square), Travelodge Glasgow Queen Street or the Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Ctr Riverside by IHG. Any queries can be emailed to Studentlife@dcu.ie

Food

  • Santa Lucia Merchant Key

    Santa Lucia - Italian Restaurant

    68 Ingram Street

  • The Ark

    The Ark - Bar Food

    North Frederick Street

  • SUGO Pasta - Italian

    70 Mitchell Street

  • Oaka

    Oaka - Asian Quick Bites

    130 Georges Street

  • Brewdog

    BrewDog

    Hutcheson Street

  • Spit Espresso

    Spit Espresso - Cafe

    127 Candleriggs

  • McDonald's

    Trongate

  • Cup Tea Rooms

    Cup Tea Rooms

    Renfield Street

Drinks

  • The Terrace

    The Terrace

    Our flagship venue in the new Union building is part sports bar, part hang-out spot. Cheap pints and good times. (Glasgow G1 1XN)

  • Broadcast

    427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG – Offering live music almost everyday and a great cocktail,drink and food selection!

  • Nice ‘N’ Sleazy

    421 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG. A popular spot on Sauchiehall street right across the road from The Garage

  • The Locale

    (241 North St, Glasgow G3 7DL) – A family run bar with amazing staff and an even better selection of drinks and food.

  • DryGate

    (85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT) –  Drygate has an amazing array of beers, located on Duke Street alongside their in-house brewery.

  • Golf Fang

    Cocktail bar with adult crazy golf indoor entertainment venue. Lancefield Street

  • The Flying Gate

    (142 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AU) – An underground alternative dive bar in the heart of Glasgow city

  • Tabac

    (10 Mitchell Ln, Glasgow G1 3NU) – A cocktail bar located in the picturesque Mitchell Lane offering an oasis from the bustling Buchanan Street. A quirky spot for all age groups with a friendly staff and laughs to be had worth checking out!

Shopping

  • Princes Square

    Buchanan Street, City Centre

  • Aldi

    High Street Glasgow

  • Pharmacy

    Beside Aldi on High Street

Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is the oldest of the City's parks. It's around a 10 minute walk from the campus and is a great place for a relaxing stroll on a sunny Glasgow day (yes, we do get them occasionally!).

Near by Attractions

Peoples Palace

The People's Palace and Winter Gardens can be found in Glasgow Green. It's home to a collection of photographs, film and objects that document the lives of Glasweigans in the past and present.

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral - arguably one of the City's most beautiful churches - is around a five minute walk from campus. It's also built on the site of where St Kentigern, or Mungo, is thought to have been buried in AD 612.