Welcome to The Social

Royal Exchange Square is a trendy social hotspot in the heart of Glasgow City Centre. Bustling with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants The Social is leading the way as the place to be seen in this socializing hub! This late night café/bar/restaurant is a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Buchanan Street, enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat and watch the world go by.

 

If you fancy something a little stronger, we have a superb range of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers to tempt you. With the best outside seating area in the city centre, you will not fail to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and party on into the night.

What's On
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun

Thursday

Vinyl




Vinyl Resident DJ Gav Sommerville brings funky house back to basics every Thursday from 9pm.

Cocktails from £3.50

Free Entry!

Join us for breakfast from 9am until 1pm. Choose from a Full Scottish or a Full Veggie Breakfast, plus a tea or coffee for £5!

To book a table call 0845 166 6016.



Opening Hours

Mon  8am - 1am
Tues  8am - 2am
Wed  8am - 2am
Thurs  8am - 2am
Fri  8am - 3am
Sat   8am - 3am
Sun   8am - 2am




Hard Working Offer

30% Off Food with your payslip

All Day Monday to Thursday

*Not Valid with any other offer.

Phone 0845 166 6016 for more information.




DJ Calum Lawson

dob... 23/08/1980
height 6" 2
weight quite a lot
body type sporty/muscular + small beer belly
 
former nightclub manager, have been djing in bars clubs in glasgow for around 8 years .. a year ago decided to pursue dj  ing on a full time basis.
currently dj in nude,radio,loft,viper...  recently dj ed and hosted the ashton lane new year street party for a couple thousand people....
 
And also i'm trying to tap in to the mobile dj business. weddings, birthdays. purchased top of the range decks mixer and pa so i can blast the tunes out pretty much any where i want... house party???? i `ll load up the van.....Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.
 
returning to tues in social after a couple years has been a blast,,, every week gets better and better>>> decided that rnb and hip hop just isn't enough for the night so i play a much wider mix of genres ... including indie electro, new disco, a we bit of funk ... my music collection is extremely wide so if you want it i`ve probably got it... now there's a challenge for you???? don't ask me for cheese... this is the social so at least try and act cool... he he .... come say hi!!!!! never to busy to chat and  i`ll have a jack daniels thanks...

 
 
top tunes
 
1. hot chip i feel better
  
2. lcd soundsystem - drunk girls
 
3. dee edwards - why cant there be love




DJ Gav Somerville

DJ Gav Sommerville

The DJs who lay the foundations before the guests take the glory. Gavin Sommerville is one of those DJs, widely regarded as one of Scotland's leading lights and the first name promoters turn to when they need an assured, top quality DJ who will connect with their crowd rather than just bang out a few big tunes, take the money and run.
Gavin has built a reputation as one of the most exciting talents in the UK. Playing for 15 years he has the knowledge and technical skills to prove it. With residencies in Kushion, Bamboo & Social, he is the type of DJ every club needs. With an innate understanding of what makes a crowd go wild, he takes firm control, Playing beats which will take the packed dancefloor on a journey.
With wide-ranging tastes which see him blend everything from cutting edge Hip Hop to Rnb, Disco to Soul, Sommerville reads a crowd like no other DJ, making them completely his, entertaining, educating and thrilling them as he teases them relentlessly before causing carnage
So give yourself a break - forget the bill-toppers and check out the DJ who will save your life - tonight.


1. ludacris ft nicki minaj - ma chick bad
 
2. young money ft lil wayne - bedrock
 
3. jay-z ft swizz beats - onto the next one




DJ Jim 'Haji'Haggarty

 

 

A consistent top level performer, Jim Haji Haggarty has been dj’ing on the Glasgow scene for a number of years.

A music collection which is continually transformed and tweaked to make it sound unique, which produces a number of his own tracks and Social-friendly bootlegs, to hear more visit www.myspace.com/mrhajika and www.youtube.com/hajihaggarty 

 

Catch Jim every Friday in the Social, alongside the super talented Craig Nelson on Sax, seamlessly supplying the sounds necessary to keep The Social on the move.

 

The Social weekend 7th May top 3:

 

1. RollDeep - Good Times (Soulmakers Club Mix)

2. Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway (Scolins Less Remix - Haji vocal tweak)

3. Uffi Ft. Pharrell - Add SUV (Armand Van Helden Vocal Remix)




DJ Steven James

 

Steve’s unique cross-genre sound had kept him busy across Glasgow for the last 10 years. He seamlessly cuts and blends House, Pop, Indie and Hip-hop with his advanced “controllerism” technique, creating an exciting and dynamic dance floor experience that’s not to be missed! Catch him doing his thing Fridays from midnight…. Shiny Disco Balls!

 Top 3 Tunes

1)       Professor Green – Need You Tonight (Gramophonzie Mix)

2)       David Guetta and Chris Willis feat Fergie and LMFAO – Getting Over You

3)       Gorillaz – Superfast Jellyfish (Evil Nine Mix)

 




DJ Craig McHugh

DJ Craig McHugh

Craig McHugh has been Djing in and around Glasgow for the past 7 years and in this time he has established himself as a main player in the clubbing scene. He has Dj'd at almost every major club in Glasgow and has managed to hold down residencies at some of the best bars and clubs.  One of his first residency's in town has proved to be his longest .... Common Night club (formerly Belo).   

Craig's first love is house music and this is very clear from his passionate and energetic sets. His expansive music collection and ability to read a crown ensure every night is one to remember.....House music all night long!!

 Since 2005 Craig has been a resident for Stereofunk events which has saw him play alongside the likes of Fedde Le Grand , Bodyrox, Kate Lawyer, and The Trophy Twins not to mention his opportunity in 2006 to DJ at the 'uber' cool venue Es Vive in Ibiza!

 In 2008 Craig played at the sold out Parklife festival, which proved to be one of the biggest and best festivals of the summer due to some of the headlining acts which included Eddie Halliwell and Judge Jules. 2009 saw Craig play once again at Parklife and also Rockness.

 




Food Offers

Food Offers

£25 Couple Offer-2 Courses per person and a bottle of wine to share

£13.95 for 3 Courses and a Cocktail (Cosmo, French Martini White Russian or a Woo Woo)

All these offers are valid All Day Sunday to Friday, and Saturday's after 5pm.

 

Phone 0845 166 6016 for more details or to book a table now!




Outside Bar

Love to people watch? Enjoy dinner or just drinks in our outdoor seating area in the middle of Royal Exchange Square. Our massive cocktail list and menu that will please just about everyone.

 




£2 Cocktails

 

 

 

Start your week off with £2 cocktails Monday to Wednesday at The Social!!

 

With all the Social Favourites at £2, surely one of the following will tickle your tastebuds!

French Martini, Cosmopolitan, Woo Woo, Sharkbite, and Mojito

Love Cocktails, Love Social

                       




Book a Booth

Night out planned? Busy day Shopping? Well take the weight off those feet and book a Social Booth for the night.

Please call 0845 166 6016 to book your booth

 

please note that certain exclusions apply




Brunch

£5 Full Scottish/ Veggie Breakfast

Monday to Saturday 9am until 1pm

Sundays from 9am until 4pm

Includes any coffee, tea or OJ




Student Discount

Students-Don't Break the Bank!!

Being a student means that every penny counts, so to help you out and make sure your belly is full every night we offer students 20% off your food bill!!! 

Just show your valid student card when asking for the bill to receive your discount!!!

 

  






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Location & Map

The Social
27 Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow City Centre
G1 3AJ