O2 ABC

Previously a cinema, Glasgow’s o2 ABC, is now widely recognised as a music venue and club. Situated on the infamous Sauchihall Street in the City centre, ABC hosts many gigs in its two rooms.

ABC1 is the larger main hall in the venue with a 1200 person capacity. It’s one of the nicer looking venues in Scotland after a having a £2m makeover before opening as a club and music hall in June 2005. Its long bar helps serve the many gig and club goers and its disco ball adds to the decor as well as holding the record of being the largest rotating disco ball in the world!

ABC2 is ideal for smaller gigs and also plays host to alternative music on club nights. It’s also known for its vodka slush puppies, which is either a brilliant idea or an awful one – depends how drunk you are!

ABC has three club nights over the weekend, starting with Thursday’s student night called ‘Jellybaby’. Easily the cheapest night out with drinks at only £1 each. This night has become increasingly popular with queues at the door so long it’s hard to see the end. Music is a good mix catering to many tastes with mostly chart and old favourites in the main floor with a more alternative approach in ABC2. Friday nights, although not as queued out, are extremely popular. ‘Propaganda’ promising to be the biggest indie night caters to those with a love for this type of music. With drinks at just £1.50 Friday nights at ABC tend to be a good one.

With approaching gigs from the likes of Adele ABC is clearly a well recognised music venue.