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Legendary Glasgow Music Bar and Venue

Established 1993
Saved 2020
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01/11/2026

🚨Happening Tonight In The Acid Arch🚨

Tonight, we are absolutely buzzing to be bringing the immense Japanese Psych monsters that are heavenphetamine to play here in McChuill’s.

Originally from Tokyo, Hiroki and Sara initially relocated to Tbilisi in 2021 but now call nowhere their home. The duo are mainly influenced by ‘60s and ‘70s psychedelic rock, ‘80s Post-Punk and Acid House, but are able to feel the Japanese musical element as spice like “wasabi”.

Live support on the night comes from Accident Machine, another duo this time from Edinburgh, who use live acid, delay, drums and voices to create a feral, percussive take on the acid house and electronic dance music that is all their own…

And if that wasn’t enough, the legend that is GK Machine (Wrong Party/Invisible, Inc.) is DJing too. One of our oldest and dearest friends, GK has been one of the most unique and mesmerising DJs in the country for over three decades now, going right back to his first-ever set in public. The man just knows how to move dancefloors and twist brains in the best possible way.

We’re really fkn excited about this one and you should be too. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Heavenphetamine + Accident Machine + GK Machine are playing McChuill’s tonight, Sunday November 1st. Tickets are available now from Skiddle and Resident Advisor via link in de bio and from Tickets Scotland.

31/10/2026

After their phenomenal DJ debut in the pub a few weeks ago with their Anything Goes and Everything Flows night, we are buzzing to welcome Murray, Shal Pal and Gaz back next month with what will be another great party…but with a difference: the first of what will be many Uddingston Vinyl Lovers Club Away Days. 🙏🏻🖤

The aim of UVLC is simple, being a friendly and inclusive environment, with cool music that is a place for record collectors and fans to come together, spin records and socialise. Which sounds McChuills as f**k, eh?

Also, from 3pm to 5:30pm, it will be open decks too, so bring yr own records to either get up and play yourself, or give them to the UVLC DJ’s to play. After that, UVLC members will be playing the widest selection of records you can think of.

So expect…the unexpected. Nights so far have featured everything from The Jam and Wham! to Arab Strap and Frank Zappa! UVLC residents love ‘60s beat groups, northern soul, disco, funk, new wave, electro, house and indie guitar pop. What records will they bring? What records will others bring? There is only one way to find out!

So whether yr bringing yr own records (and we’d really love you to) or just want to come and have a dance to everyone else’s, get yrself down here on the 28th. It’s going to be mega. Guaranteed.

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Uddingston Vinyl Lovers Club Away Day is happening in McChuills on Saturday November 28th from 3pm-8pm. Entry is free!

30/10/2026

🚨Shed Seven Parties Alert!🚨

Heading to see the mighty Shed Seven at the even mightier Barras tomorrow? There’s fkn loads of us here going too, so we might as well stretch it out as much as possible with a very early starting pre-party and a late licence one for after it, eh? Don’t say we’re no’ good to you.

And who else better to be spinning the tunes than those cheeky chappies Paul Molloy and Stevie Watt (who’ll be doing their High Street Funk & Soul night in between) and Molloy’s Different Class/Disco 2000 partner in crime Suzy Lee-Kidd? Naebody, that’s right. 🙏🏻

So expect all the big Sheds anthems, album tracks and deep cuts, as well as a load of bangers from bands like Inspiral Carpets, Northside The Charlatans, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Primal Scream, Echo and the Bunnymen, New Order, Supergrass, Blur, Pulp, Flowered Up, Teenage Fanclub, Cast Band, The Jesus and Mary Chain, James, Happy Mondays, Electronic, Suede, and many more. Phew. 😮‍💨

It all kicks off at five bells until eight, bomb round the Barras en masse then back here for 11 right through to 1am. HWFG.

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Shed Seven Pre/Post-Parties are happening in McChuills tomorrow, Saturday October 31st from 5pm-1am. Entry is free!

30/10/2026

🚨Mod Matinee Show Incoming🚨

Coming up at the end of November, we’ve got another mega matinee show for all you afternoon gig lovers. 🙏🏻

Well established on the mod scene for over a decade now, The M65s are a Glasgow-based covers band, who take in tunes from the original Mod Culture of the ‘60s through to the the revival years of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, along with some classic ska, Britpop and Northern Soul hits thrown in for good measure.

As we said, this is a matinee show, so you can jump down, see a crackin’ band and be back in time for yr Sunday dinner if that’s yr jam*, or you can just stay out all day after it and get on it if you’d rather. Whatever floats yr boat. 🙏🏻

So get yrself sorted and come join us for what will be another belter of a matinee show here in McChuills…

*no pun intended 🥴

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

The M65s play McChuills on Sunday November 29th from 12:30pm. Tickets are available now from Skiddle via link in de comments and from Tickets Scotland.

28/10/2026

🎃Happening in the Pub Tomorrow!🎃

We’ve been playing this for fkn ages (years? Offt. 🤦🏻‍♂️), but we’re finally getting our fingers oot and starting the McChuill’s Movie Club.

We’re busy with gigs, clubs and events most nights of the week, but for those random midweeks that there’s nothing happening in the back arch, why don’t we show some movies? Especially as you need to plan for living off own-brand Pot Noodles for the rest of the month if you go to an actual cinema these days. Looking at you here, Odeon ya absolute bandits.

Since Halloween (aka the most magickal time of the year 🎃🖤), is almost upon us. what better to kick things off with George A. Romero’s seminal (and public domain. Ahem.) birth of the modern zombie film Night Of The Living Dead?

We’ll be showing as crackly a print as possible, with equally unpolished era-specific trailers before it for that proper Grindhouse vibe, tho sadly we won’t have anyone going round with a tray of ice creams and f**s. Meh.

And if horror ain’t yr bag of severed heads, fear not, as we’re planning a regular program of all kinds of movies, documentaries, live concerts and more. But there’ll be lots of horror too, so just deal wi’ it. 💀🤷🏻‍♂️

Also…we’re keeping these nights as cheap as possible so everybody can hopefully afford a wee night at the pictures if they want, but if yr skint for any reason (and who isn’t these days?😭),but would like to come down, fire us a wee DM and we’ll stick yr name on the list. Anytime.

So get yrself in the Halloween spirit and come down the pub on the 29th for a proper classic. It’s gonna be class. 🧟‍♂️🎃

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Night of the Living Dead is happening In McChuill’s on Thursday October 29th from 8pm. Tickets are available now from Skiddle via link in de bio and on the door.

28/10/2026

🎃Happening in the Pub Tomorrow!🎃

We’ve been playing this for fkn ages (years? Offt. 🤦🏻‍♂️), but we’re finally getting our fingers oot and starting the McChuill’s Movie Club.

We’re busy with gigs, clubs and events most nights of the week, but for those random midweeks that there’s nothing happening in the back arch, why don’t we show some movies? Especially as you need to plan for living off own-brand Pot Noodles for the rest of the month if you go to an actual cinema these days. Looking at you here, ODEON Cinemas ya absolute bandits.

Since Halloween (aka the most magickal time of the year 🎃🖤), is almost upon us. what better to kick things off with George A. Romero’s seminal (and public domain. Ahem.) birth of the modern zombie film Night Of The Living Dead?

We’ll be showing as crackly a print as possible, with equally unpolished era-specific trailers before it for that proper Grindhouse vibe, tho sadly we won’t have anyone going round with a tray of ice creams and f**s. Meh.

And if horror ain’t yr bag of severed heads, fear not, as we’re planning a regular program of all kinds of movies, documentaries, live concerts and more. But there’ll be lots of horror too, so just deal wi’ it. 💀🤷🏻‍♂️

Also…we’re keeping these nights as cheap as possible so everybody can hopefully afford a wee night at the pictures if they want, but if yr skint for any reason (and who isn’t these days?😭),but would like to come down, fire us a wee DM and we’ll stick yr name on the list. Anytime.

So get yrself in the Halloween spirit and come down the pub on the 29th for a proper classic. It’s gonna be class. 🧟‍♂️🎃

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Night of the Living Dead is happening In McChuill’s on Thursday October 29th from 8pm. Tickets are available now from Skiddle via link in de comments and on the door.

28/10/2026

🚨Coming soon to the Acid Arch Alert🚨

We are absolutely buzzing to be bringing yet another of our all-time heroes to McChuill’s - the absolute don that is DJ ESP aka Woody McBridez And he’s playing live. 🤯😍

With releases and remixes on Dave Clarke’s White Noise, Josh Wink’s O**m, Eric Powell’s Bush, Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8, Novamute, Acid Tracks, Drop Bass Network and dozens of other labels there are just a handful of stateside producer/DJs so prolific. His own label Communique is now 22 years old and is still going strong, always promoting the underground sound and pushing it into the future.

ESP always delivers hard psychedelic tribal dance music in a way that only he can. “I get up there and play like I am playing at Mayday, Nature One or Further. In 1988 I saw Metallica in my small home town of Bismarck, ND and for the 100 of us that were there, they played like there were 50,000 screaming fans. I learned my lesson that night... give it your all every time...”

DJ ESP has flown well over five million miles worldwide performing at some of the best (and worst) events the techno scene has ever known. “I love this life. I love the music I play and I love the people I get to party with!” His 1000’s of gigs include Mayday, Nature One, Dragon Ball, Elektromind, Rex Club, Orbit, Further, Acid Wars, Church, Eurobeat 2000, Big One, Underground Sound, Monox, Ultraschall, Tresor Berlin, Cubik, Terriakianarkisaki and many more, including a still-talked about appearance at Glasgow’s infamous carnagefest NAI back in 1994. 🔥

Away from the club scene, Woody still plays weekly on several international radio stations and works tirelessly to create new music for the galactic consciousness. 🫡

We could not be more excited about this one and expect it to sell out sharpish, so strongly advise getting yr tickets asap. Do not sleep on it. You’ve been warned. We’ll see ye in December. Oh and it’s on ‘til 1am too. 😍

DJ ESP. The Acid Arch. HWFG.

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

DJ ESP is playing McChuill’s on Saturday December 5th from 8pm-1pm. Tickets are available now from Skiddle and Resident Advisor via link in de comments and on Tickets Scotland.

28/10/2026

This Saturday doesn’t just see the return of the groovy ghoulies themselves, as in the bold Paul Molloyand Stevie Watt with their High Street Funk and Soul club, it’s also Halloween. And the last one on a Saturday until 2037 apparently*

So this time round, we’re having Halloween Funk and Soul! 🎃

As ever, the dynamic duo will be cranking out the floor-fillers and hip-shakers as only they can, with more than a few carefully-curated thematic bangers thrown into the mix.

Not only that, Halloween costumes (from the great and good to the completely half-arsed and minimal effort) are positively encouraged, with prizes for the best ones and maybe even something for the absolute laziest. We always appreciate a lack of effort here if it’s done with a bit of style…

So aye, it’s going to be a party you don’t want to miss and even if yr going somewhere else later (a crazy idea), but you do you, jump in here first for some fear-filled funk and Samhain soul. Or just the usual vibe with some Halloween tat stuck over it. Either works.💀

Not only that, we have thee immense Co-Accused in the back arch with the legends that are Billy Nasty and Domenic Cappello as well. What more do you want from yr Halloween night?

Oh and did we mention we have a 1am licence? Cos we do. So you can dance yr way right through the Witching Hour and patch yr last train home ‘cos it’ll be well worth it. We promise. 🙏🏻💀

Get yrself doon and get yr groove on, you know it makes sense. What else you gonna do, stay in the hoose and listen to sh*te jokes from weans at the door all night? 🤷🏻‍♂️🎃

*canny be bothered looking this up, but sounds about right. 🤷🏻‍♂️🎃

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

Halloween Funk & Soul is happening in McChuills on Saturday October 31st from 8pm to 1am. Entry is free!

27/10/2026

🎃Happening In The Pub This Week🎃

TUESDAY
Bar: Open Mic w/Daniel Harkins (Brògeal) (live)

WEDNESDAY
Venue: Any Young Mechanic + Bonnie Kemplay + Pat’s Soundhouse (live)

THURSDAY
Venue: McChuill’s Movie Club presents Night of the Living Dead

FRIDAY
Venue: Shadowplay - the definitive Joy Division tribute (live)
Bar: Waterpistol

SATURDAY
Venue: Co-Accused presents Billy Nasty + Domenic Cappello b2b Raymond + Lindsay Green
Bar: Shed Seven pre-party w/ Paul Molloy + Suzy Lee Kidd (5pm-8pm)
Bar: High Street Funk and Soul

SUNDAY
Venue: heavenphetamine + Accident Machine (live) + GK Machine (Wrong Party/Invisible Inc)
Bar: Lets Go Back’s Sunday Soundclash Rave w/ iluna

✊🏻🏴‍☠️💚

27/10/2026

Tonight’s Open Mic is hosted by Daniel Harkins (Rock ‘n’ Roll Star). While Ruairí has a well deserved break back home in Belfast!

8PM - 11PM

Everyone welcome 💚🏴‍☠️

Address

80 High Street
Glasgow
G11NL

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 12am
Tuesday	12pm - 11:59pm
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 11:59pm
Sunday	12pm - 11:59pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/Mcchuillsbar

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