Guidebook for Glasgow West end
Food Scene
Mid range eatery in pleasant surroundings
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnFood is great
Epicures
159 Hyndland RdHyndland eatery for mid range food and atmosphere.
Elegant Glasgow eatery within a fantastic stain glass and Victorian architecture space. Gordon Ramsey’s 1st Michelin Star here.
10 locals recommend
Hotel du Vin Glasgow
1 Devonshire GardensElegant Glasgow eatery within a fantastic stain glass and Victorian architecture space. Gordon Ramsey’s 1st Michelin Star here.
Michelin standard (first 1 * awarded this year) traditional Scottish fayre.
55 locals recommend
Cail Bruich
725 Great Western RdMichelin standard (first 1 * awarded this year) traditional Scottish fayre.
Bothy Glasgow
11 Ruthven LnTraditional Scottish, relaxed cosy vibe and good food.
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StGreat seafood very reasonably priced too.
Off shoot of Mother India restaurant which is also excellent. Cafe is more 'cafe' less formal quick turnaround but no compromise on the quality of the food a personal favourite - might need to queue as no reservations permitted.
118 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StOff shoot of Mother India restaurant which is also excellent. Cafe is more 'cafe' less formal quick turnaround but no compromise on the quality of the food a personal favourite - might need to queue as no reservations permitted.
Great Indian cuisine special occasion needs to be booked up well in advance as it is so popularity. Cafe is a more relaxed casual alternative.
85 locals recommend
Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceGreat Indian cuisine special occasion needs to be booked up well in advance as it is so popularity. Cafe is a more relaxed casual alternative.
Different and quirky small number of covers set up by people from cafezique.
29 locals recommend
Partick Duck Club
27 Hyndland StDifferent and quirky small number of covers set up by people from cafezique.
Naked Soup
6 Kersland StGood simple soup sandwich and coffee great service.
Papercup Coffee Company
603 Great Western RdGood coffee and relaxed eatery.
Cottonrake Bakery
497 Great Western RdGreat bakery limited seating but well worth the trip.
Kember & Jones
134 Byres RdGreat fresh food and coffee shop / bakery.
Great Western Road
Great Western RoadAbsolute Roasters
10 Hyndland StGreat coffee and pastries next door to Ziques on Hyndland St
Everything Else
Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneGreat entertainment choices is one iconic space
Parks & Nature
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnGreat food and vibe
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdSimply a must see if visiting the West end
Kelvingrove Bandstand
Kelvin WayShopping
Byres Road
Byres RoadSmall indépendant shops and eateries
Waterstones
153-157 Sauchiehall StNext to Waitrose on Byres Road an 'institution'
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetEssentials
Waitrose & Partners
373 Byres RdNearest supermarket on Byres Road
Great views over Glasgow and Kelvingrove Park in the foreground from here
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdGreat views over Glasgow and Kelvingrove Park in the foreground from here
Arts & Culture
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StSimply a must see
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenHunterian Art Gallery
82 Hillhead StWithin the University and easy to access Art collection
Entertainment & Activities
Grosvenor
24 Ashton Ln