Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
The best pastry in Glasgow and extremely reasonably priced! One of our absolute favourites!
17 locals recommend
My Home Bakery
59 Hyndland StThe best pastry in Glasgow and extremely reasonably priced! One of our absolute favourites!
Great little place directly across the road with yummy breakfast options!
Seating outside for beer in the sunshine!
25 locals recommend
The Hyndland Fox
43 Clarence DrGreat little place directly across the road with yummy breakfast options!
Seating outside for beer in the sunshine!
If you're after an enormous selection of teas and something a bit quirky this is your place! Bohemian and hippy with lots of Humous and Falafel!
74 locals recommend
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago LnIf you're after an enormous selection of teas and something a bit quirky this is your place! Bohemian and hippy with lots of Humous and Falafel!
Situated on Hyndland Road, the main street, this is 2 minutes walk from Polwarth Street and great for bar /bistro style food. I recommend that Tzatziki and Chicken Kebabs... Nice range of cocktails too.
14 locals recommend
Nick's Neighbourhood Bar & Diner
168 Hyndland RdSituated on Hyndland Road, the main street, this is 2 minutes walk from Polwarth Street and great for bar /bistro style food. I recommend that Tzatziki and Chicken Kebabs... Nice range of cocktails too.
Good lunches here, always busy and seating outside for Glasgow's infamous sun! Also on Hyndland Road and 2mins walk.
47 locals recommend
Epicures
159 Hyndland RdGood lunches here, always busy and seating outside for Glasgow's infamous sun! Also on Hyndland Road and 2mins walk.
A real Glasgow bar, we love the bustle and vibe here! Good pub food and have heard the restaurant upstairs is also nice (We never seem to get past the bar and sausage and mash!)! Great place to meet friends for a pint. (10mins walk)
56 locals recommend
Cottiers Theatre
93-95 Hyndland StA real Glasgow bar, we love the bustle and vibe here! Good pub food and have heard the restaurant upstairs is also nice (We never seem to get past the bar and sausage and mash!)! Great place to meet friends for a pint. (10mins walk)
Paolos Ltd
31 Clarence DrGood Fish and Chips 1 minute from the flat! It's tempted us more than once!
We love Paesano! Freshly baked and prepared pizza for £8 in a buzzing lively restaurant.
99 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza
94 Miller StWe love Paesano! Freshly baked and prepared pizza for £8 in a buzzing lively restaurant.
Home made deliciousness and a sometimes deceivingly handy section of groceries.
8 locals recommend
Peckham's Hyndland Road
139 Hyndland RdHome made deliciousness and a sometimes deceivingly handy section of groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
BLOC+
117 Bath StGood for a bit of grunge factor! Also fab lunch deals every weekday!
Sophisticated lively atmosphere, great cocktails from £7-10.
7 locals recommend
Citation Taverne & Restaurant
40 Wilson StSophisticated lively atmosphere, great cocktails from £7-10.
The Rock Bar Hyndland
205 Hyndland RdLocal cheap pub we go to to watch sports.
Drygate Brewery
85 DrygateVery Glasgow, great beer and lively atmosphere!
The Pot Still
154 Hope StIncredible selection of over two hundred whiskeys! Cosy and busy!
the rio cafe
27 Hyndland StQuirky little cafe in Patrick, sometimes hosts live Jazz music.
Lovely traditional Scottish Bar, if you want to hear traditional Scottish Music for free while you enjoy your Whiskey there are live sessions Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and open mic Thursday. Great little spot only 15mins walk from the flat.
44 locals recommend
Lismore
206 Dumbarton RdLovely traditional Scottish Bar, if you want to hear traditional Scottish Music for free while you enjoy your Whiskey there are live sessions Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and open mic Thursday. Great little spot only 15mins walk from the flat.
The heart of the folk session scene in Glasgow! Live music most nights of some of the finest players in the country on top of one of the largest whiskey selections about.
71 locals recommend
The Ben Nevis
1147 Argyle StThe heart of the folk session scene in Glasgow! Live music most nights of some of the finest players in the country on top of one of the largest whiskey selections about.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic and iconic building, walking distance from the flat.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StFantastic and iconic building, walking distance from the flat.
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareAlways interesting, seldom dull!
You'll be amazed at what Sir William Burrell collected in his lifetime. Before he died he donated the entire collection to the city of Glasgow, fascinating stuff!
158 locals recommend
The Burrell Collection
You'll be amazed at what Sir William Burrell collected in his lifetime. Before he died he donated the entire collection to the city of Glasgow, fascinating stuff!
Sightseeing
Making your way (via lift) to the top of this centre for art yields a stunning panoramic view of the city. Perfect for picking your next sightseeing destination!
144 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell LnMaking your way (via lift) to the top of this centre for art yields a stunning panoramic view of the city. Perfect for picking your next sightseeing destination!
Entertainment & Activities
Situated on the iconic Clyde you will get a poignant view of the city, even on a rainy day.
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuaySituated on the iconic Clyde you will get a poignant view of the city, even on a rainy day.
The original Glasgow cinema! Keep an eye on whats on, you just might see something special.
104 locals recommend
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose StThe original Glasgow cinema! Keep an eye on whats on, you just might see something special.
Parks & Nature
The west end go to outdoors experience! A peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareThe west end go to outdoors experience! A peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle.
Slightly further afield, Pollok country park offers a larger roaming ground and a beautiful manor house to explore.
203 locals recommend
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadSlightly further afield, Pollok country park offers a larger roaming ground and a beautiful manor house to explore.
A taste of the severe, serene beauty of the west coast of Scotland. Perfect for a day trip.
For you hikers, scaling Ben Lomond is a satisfying challenge! Also a great opportunity to bag your first munro.
254 locals recommend
Loch Lomond
A taste of the severe, serene beauty of the west coast of Scotland. Perfect for a day trip.
For you hikers, scaling Ben Lomond is a satisfying challenge! Also a great opportunity to bag your first munro.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdRelaxed wandering grounds with beautiful flora.
Shopping
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetThe consumer strip! Enter at your peril.
Littered with quirky, independent and vintage shops, Byers road has something to offer for everyone!
After a bit of shopping and a picnic in the botanics why not head to the Hillhead Book Club for a cold one?
143 locals recommend
Byres Road
Byres RoadLittered with quirky, independent and vintage shops, Byers road has something to offer for everyone!
After a bit of shopping and a picnic in the botanics why not head to the Hillhead Book Club for a cold one?
Vintage your style? Cram your suitcase with of all manner of quirkiness from this often overlooked lane.
10 locals recommend
Cresswell Lane
Cresswell LaneVintage your style? Cram your suitcase with of all manner of quirkiness from this often overlooked lane.