Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
Traditional scottish food with a modern twist, great friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Roastit Bubbly Jocks
450 Dumbarton RdTraditional scottish food with a modern twist, great friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.
If you are after a pizza this is the place to go! Woodfired authentic italian pizzas with a modern laid back feel.
70 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western RdIf you are after a pizza this is the place to go! Woodfired authentic italian pizzas with a modern laid back feel.
A must visit for any foodies! One for the more adventurous - contemporary and creative tapas style dining in a trendy relaxed setting.
126 locals recommend
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StA must visit for any foodies! One for the more adventurous - contemporary and creative tapas style dining in a trendy relaxed setting.
If you are a gin or seafood fan then this is the place for you. All locally sourced ingredients, sustainable seafood and an amazing choice of gin you will be spoiled for choice.
53 locals recommend
The Finnieston
1125 Argyle StIf you are a gin or seafood fan then this is the place for you. All locally sourced ingredients, sustainable seafood and an amazing choice of gin you will be spoiled for choice.
If shopping on Byres Road pop in for coffee and cake to refuel, the homemade bread is also hard to resist.
45 locals recommend
Kember & Jones
134 Byres RdIf shopping on Byres Road pop in for coffee and cake to refuel, the homemade bread is also hard to resist.
Warehouse space that offers a hip lively social dining experience. Opens Fridays - Sundays only and pre booking is highly recommended. A constantly changing selection of the best of scottish street food and various events including live sports, drag bingo, themed brunches and kids entertainment. Dog and Child Friendly.
8 locals recommend
The Dockyard Social
95-107 Haugh RdWarehouse space that offers a hip lively social dining experience. Opens Fridays - Sundays only and pre booking is highly recommended. A constantly changing selection of the best of scottish street food and various events including live sports, drag bingo, themed brunches and kids entertainment. Dog and Child Friendly.
Great wee cafe in walking distance from flat. Have your full traditional breakfast options served all day - or if looking to try something different their Eggs Bhurji is my go to. Homemade soup, baked potatos, cakes and paninis.
Great Western Cafe
241 Great Western RdGreat wee cafe in walking distance from flat. Have your full traditional breakfast options served all day - or if looking to try something different their Eggs Bhurji is my go to. Homemade soup, baked potatos, cakes and paninis.
Papercup Coffee Company
603 Great Western RdFor coffee enthusiasts.
Amazing brunch venue with artisan coffee and homemade cakes. It gets busy but worth the wait for a table
Urban West
Amazing brunch venue with artisan coffee and homemade cakes. It gets busy but worth the wait for a table
Drinks & Nightlife
Merchant city is one of the best areas for a night out and would always start in Metropoitan for a cocktail to start off! One of the best cocktail bars in Glasgow with an extensive menu - go on work your way through it!
11 locals recommend
Metropolitan
60 CandleriggsMerchant city is one of the best areas for a night out and would always start in Metropoitan for a cocktail to start off! One of the best cocktail bars in Glasgow with an extensive menu - go on work your way through it!
If you are into your craft beers/ale this is a must visit. From booking a tour to brewing your own beer! If like me you'd rather just get down to the drinking part the bar and kitchen has plenty to offer including outside terrace, beer hall, live sports events, comedy/live music/club nights and their Craft Markets (usually every 2nd Sunday check their facebook for info). Child and dog friendly.
92 locals recommend
Drygate Brewery
85 DrygateIf you are into your craft beers/ale this is a must visit. From booking a tour to brewing your own beer! If like me you'd rather just get down to the drinking part the bar and kitchen has plenty to offer including outside terrace, beer hall, live sports events, comedy/live music/club nights and their Craft Markets (usually every 2nd Sunday check their facebook for info). Child and dog friendly.
The Islay Inn
1256 Argyle StTraditional Scottish Pub with live music
Beautiful converted old church Òran Mór, Gaelic for ‘great melody of life’ or ‘big song’, is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Great spot to people watch with a drink and their Play & A Pint lunchtime theatre is highly recommended.
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres RoadBeautiful converted old church Òran Mór, Gaelic for ‘great melody of life’ or ‘big song’, is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Great spot to people watch with a drink and their Play & A Pint lunchtime theatre is highly recommended.
Set within a stunning heritage building just off George Square. This is a new venue offering the experience of social darts with amazing food and cocktails.
Flight Club
Set within a stunning heritage building just off George Square. This is a new venue offering the experience of social darts with amazing food and cocktails.
Arts & Culture
A must see and home to some of Europe's most impressive art collections. There are regular special events and exhibitions so always worth checking out the whats on page. A fantastic way to spend the day!
Opening Times:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday: 11am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StA must see and home to some of Europe's most impressive art collections. There are regular special events and exhibitions so always worth checking out the whats on page. A fantastic way to spend the day!
Opening Times:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday: 11am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Free attraction - donations are welcome.
Fantastic collection of items to view and spend a few hours. Great cafe on site with fresh sandwiches, teas & coffee and offer a traditional Sunday Roast on Sundays. Also take a walk to visit Pollok House and explore beautiful grounds here or to the fields to visit the resident Heilan Coos (highland cows).
158 locals recommend
The Burrell Collection
Free attraction - donations are welcome.
Fantastic collection of items to view and spend a few hours. Great cafe on site with fresh sandwiches, teas & coffee and offer a traditional Sunday Roast on Sundays. Also take a walk to visit Pollok House and explore beautiful grounds here or to the fields to visit the resident Heilan Coos (highland cows).
Shopping
George Mewes Cheese
106 Byres RdFor all fellow cheese lovers!
Wholefoods and organic goods, beautiful selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers and deli.
57 locals recommend
Roots Fruits & Flowers
455 Great Western RdWholefoods and organic goods, beautiful selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers and deli.
A hidden gem of a lane that is home to a wonderful array of independent and artistic businesses.
The location of the lane is behind Argyle Street and can be accessed by walking through the space between Greggs and Subway - at first it's unassuming but it opens up into a gloriously vibrant and colourful cobbled street.
The lane is home to 120 artists and includes a cafe, gallery, record label and shops selling jewellery, antiques textiles, sweets and many more.
New addition is Spin Pottery where you can make and or paint your own pottery - I did this recently and was a fantastic way to spend a few hours in a quirky little studio.
The Hidden Ln, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND, UK
A hidden gem of a lane that is home to a wonderful array of independent and artistic businesses.
The location of the lane is behind Argyle Street and can be accessed by walking through the space between Greggs and Subway - at first it's unassuming but it opens up into a gloriously vibrant and colourful cobbled street.
The lane is home to 120 artists and includes a cafe, gallery, record label and shops selling jewellery, antiques textiles, sweets and many more.
New addition is Spin Pottery where you can make and or paint your own pottery - I did this recently and was a fantastic way to spend a few hours in a quirky little studio.
Essentials
Lidl
2 Hopehill RdBudget Supermarket
Parks & Nature
One of my favourite places in the city - especially on those rarest of days in Scotland where you actually get sun! Great spot for lounging in the sun or take a walk/run through the Kelvin walkway which will take you on a scenic route via the river Kelvin. Also check out the fountain!
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareOne of my favourite places in the city - especially on those rarest of days in Scotland where you actually get sun! Great spot for lounging in the sun or take a walk/run through the Kelvin walkway which will take you on a scenic route via the river Kelvin. Also check out the fountain!
Beautiful gardens which are free to wander, take the heritage trail - brochure can be picked up in Kibble Palace.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdBeautiful gardens which are free to wander, take the heritage trail - brochure can be picked up in Kibble Palace.
Entertainment & Activities
Great night out if your after a giggle. Friday and Saturday nights attract some of UK's best comedians, other nights have up and coming talent - Sunday Sermon's fab if only for the host Michael Redmond. Be warned to get there early otherwise you may find only seats at the front and you WILL get talked to.
58 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdGreat night out if your after a giggle. Friday and Saturday nights attract some of UK's best comedians, other nights have up and coming talent - Sunday Sermon's fab if only for the host Michael Redmond. Be warned to get there early otherwise you may find only seats at the front and you WILL get talked to.
The SSE Hydro
Stobcross Roadwalking distance or short taxi drive