Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
It's only 2 minutes walk from the flat. Friendly local bar/bistrot/cafe/restaurant. Open all hours, great food and very reasonable prices.
145 locals recommend
Stravaigin
28 Gibson StIt's only 2 minutes walk from the flat. Friendly local bar/bistrot/cafe/restaurant. Open all hours, great food and very reasonable prices.
This is probably my favourite local place to eat. The food is delicious and it’s only three minutes walk. It can get busy though as the locals all love it too. Worth queuing for!
39 locals recommend
Eusebi Restaurant & Delicastessen
152 Park RdThis is probably my favourite local place to eat. The food is delicious and it’s only three minutes walk. It can get busy though as the locals all love it too. Worth queuing for!
Inventor of chicken tikka masala, amazing food. Try the plain pakora and the plain naan, which is made in the traditional tandoor.
16 locals recommend
Shish Mahal Restaurant
60-68 Park RdInventor of chicken tikka masala, amazing food. Try the plain pakora and the plain naan, which is made in the traditional tandoor.
Really good traditional Italian Chippy. Try some interesting varieties of fried fish, they do fantastic pizza, or why not go full-on native and have the haggis supper, whashed down with Iron Bru?
445 Great Western Rd
445 Great Western RoadReally good traditional Italian Chippy. Try some interesting varieties of fried fish, they do fantastic pizza, or why not go full-on native and have the haggis supper, whashed down with Iron Bru?
The most wonderful array of cheeses, including but not exclusively, Scottish cheeses, and only five minutes walk from the flat.
22 locals recommend
I. J. Mellis Cheesemonger
492 Great Western RdThe most wonderful array of cheeses, including but not exclusively, Scottish cheeses, and only five minutes walk from the flat.
La Lanterna West End
447 Great Western RdGreat fresh pasta. They also own the chip shop next door.....
The best, freshest fish and seafood at reasonable if not cheap prices. Best to book, but you can perch at one side on stools if you don't mind queuing a little.
126 locals recommend
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StThe best, freshest fish and seafood at reasonable if not cheap prices. Best to book, but you can perch at one side on stools if you don't mind queuing a little.
The old original part of the restaurant was built in the Twenties by the interior fitters of the liner "Queen Mary", which was built on the Clyde. Its Iconic Art Deco Interior is a must see, and the food, though quite expensive, is sensational. Be sure to book, and make sure you sit upstairs in the original part.
33 locals recommend
Rogano
11 Exchange PlThe old original part of the restaurant was built in the Twenties by the interior fitters of the liner "Queen Mary", which was built on the Clyde. Its Iconic Art Deco Interior is a must see, and the food, though quite expensive, is sensational. Be sure to book, and make sure you sit upstairs in the original part.
Sightseeing
The art Gallery upstairs contains some truly amazing works of art, bought by the far-sighted city fathers over hundreds of years. Don't miss Salvador Dali's iconic "Christ of Saint John on the Cross", surely his greatest ever painting, plus the Scottish Colourists, and the Glasgow boys. The museum downstairs is a little less interesting, except for occasional spacial exhibitions, which can be very good.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StThe art Gallery upstairs contains some truly amazing works of art, bought by the far-sighted city fathers over hundreds of years. Don't miss Salvador Dali's iconic "Christ of Saint John on the Cross", surely his greatest ever painting, plus the Scottish Colourists, and the Glasgow boys. The museum downstairs is a little less interesting, except for occasional spacial exhibitions, which can be very good.
One man's lifetime collection of amazing artefacts, beautifully displayed, and set in a stunning parkland setting. Best reached by taxi (0141 429 7070). Don't miss the Egyptian Ibis sarcophagus!
158 locals recommend
The Burrell Collection
One man's lifetime collection of amazing artefacts, beautifully displayed, and set in a stunning parkland setting. Best reached by taxi (0141 429 7070). Don't miss the Egyptian Ibis sarcophagus!
Lovely little gallery, plus you can see Charles Rennie Mackintosh's own home - areal treat, and only minutes from the flat.
95 locals recommend
Hunterian Art Gallery
82 Hillhead StLovely little gallery, plus you can see Charles Rennie Mackintosh's own home - areal treat, and only minutes from the flat.
Laundry service/Dry cleaners
There is, of course a washing machine in the flat, and a drying rack in every room, but incase you feel like just dropping it off and collecting it later, this is the best in the area. It’s not the nearest (Park Road, which I cannot recommend), but it’s a pleasant walk through the park, and their service is top notch.
Majestic Laundrette
1110 Argyle St