New Bar Spy - The Hug and Pint

West End welcomes modish music junkie mecca

The Hug and Pint

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What they say:

Music genius behind "Synergy Concerts" and "The Wickerman Festival", Brian Reynolds has joined up with "Squid & Whale" restaurateur Colin Campbell to create Glasgow's latest live music venue and bar, The Hug and Pint. Thanks to their unbeatable industry knowledge, the pair are preparing to produce a music lovers magnet where the basement bar will function as an artist's playground, guaranteeing gigs and sets for the music-mad masses to mosh up or bop about in.

What we say:

Quirky and creative, we believe The Hug and Pint is the West End's new arty imprint that will revolutionise Great Western Street as it combines banging bevvies with busting live music beats. Its modern interior design inspired by illustrator and printmaker Emer Tumilty, together with low-key downstairs drinking den ensure this hip hangout is set to see a marathon of musicians hit the underground stage, including a frenzy of fans who'll fill out the floor.