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Sub Club

Sub Club is a basement club at 22 Jamaica Street in Glasgow city centre, a few minutes on foot from Glasgow Central station.

Opened: 1987
Capacity: 410
DJ Mag 2020: #98

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Sub Club: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: 22 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD, United Kingdom Directions
Nearest station: St Enoch (Glasgow Subway), about 2 minutes on foot; Glasgow Central about 4 minutes
Opening hours: Every Friday and Saturday, often Thursday and Sunday; doors 23:00 to 04:00 unless stated otherwise
Opened: 1987 39 years
Capacity: 410 people
Rooms: One basement room with a main bar, a low-ceilinged dancefloor and a back bar
Sound system: Martin Audio
Age limit: 18+ with Challenge 25 photo ID checks
Dress code: No set dress code; football colours, high-vis glow wear and offensive clothing are not allowed
Photos: No flash, no photos or filming on the dancefloor, no professional cameras without permission
Cloakroom: Yes, the club staffs a cloakroom
Founders: Mike Grieve is Managing Director
DJ Mag Top 100: Best #46 latest #98, 2020
Sound: House, Techno, Electronic

DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs best: #46

#59 2016

#46 2017

#98 2018

#100 2019

#98 2020

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About Sub Club

Sub Club is a basement club at 22 Jamaica Street in Glasgow city centre, a few minutes on foot from Glasgow Central station. It opened on 1 April 1987 in the former Lucifers nightclub and is one of the longest running underground dance clubs in the world. The 3,500 square foot space holds up to 410 people, with exposed brickwork and steel beams in the main bar, a low-ceilinged dancefloor and a dimly lit back bar. A fire next door closed the club from November 1999 until November 2002, a Body Kinetic dancefloor was added in 2006, and the sound system is by Martin Audio.

Saturday belongs to Subculture, launched in 1994 with residents Harri and Domenic and billed by the club as the longest running weekly house and techno night. Fridays and midweek nights rotate local promoters and guests, and Optimo ran its Sunday residency here from 1997. The club also runs the Sub Club SoundSystem and Southside Weekender events.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Strictly 18+ with a Challenge 25 policy: anyone who looks under 25 must show valid photo ID (UK driving licence, PASS card or passport). There is no set dress code, but football colours, high-vis glow wear and offensive clothing are refused. No flash, and no photos or filming on the dancefloor.

Where to stay near Sub Club

Hotels on the map

22 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD, United Kingdom · St Enoch (Glasgow Subway), about 2 minutes on foot; Glasgow Central about 4 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about Sub Club

What is the dress code at Sub Club Glasgow?

Sub Club has no specific dress code. Football colours, high-vis glow wear and any clothing that may cause offence are not allowed, and badly worn trainers or muddy trousers may be refused. You can email info@subclub.co.uk to check an item first.

How old do you have to be to get into Sub Club?

Sub Club is strictly 18+. It runs a Challenge 25 policy, so anyone who looks under 25 must show valid photo ID: a UK driving licence, a PASS 18+ card or a passport.

What are Sub Club Glasgow's opening times?

Sub Club is open every Friday and Saturday, and often on Thursday and Sunday. Doors open at 11pm and the club closes at 4am unless the event listing says otherwise. The programme is on the club's party page and its RA page.

What is the capacity of Sub Club Glasgow?

Sub Club is a 3,500 square foot basement that holds up to 410 people. It has two bar areas, a main bar with exposed brickwork and steel beams and a dimly lit back bar, either side of a low-ceilinged dancefloor.

When did Sub Club Glasgow open?

Sub Club opened on 1 April 1987 in the former Lucifers nightclub at 22 Jamaica Street. A fire next door closed it in November 1999, and it reopened in November 2002. Its Saturday night Subculture has run since April 1994.

Where can I buy tickets for Sub Club Glasgow?

Advance tickets are sold through Resident Advisor, including every Subculture Saturday. Some nights hold tickets back for the door, and sold-out events often use RA's resale queue. The club warns against buying tickets posted on social media, as each ticket scans only once.

How do you get to Sub Club Glasgow?

Sub Club is at 22 Jamaica Street, G1 4QD. It is about 2 minutes from St Enoch Subway station, which closes at 23:30 Monday to Saturday, and about 4 minutes from Glasgow Central. There is a taxi rank right outside the club.

Is Sub Club in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs?

Yes. Sub Club placed in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll five times in a row: 59th in 2016, 46th in 2017, 98th in 2018, 100th in 2019 and 98th in 2020.