Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
Lovely Scottish food done in a modern way. Great beers and always lively.
145 locals recommend
Stravaigin
28 Gibson StLovely Scottish food done in a modern way. Great beers and always lively.
Nice little Turkish restaurant/café that does some tasty dishes for reasonable prices.
8 locals recommend
THE BAYTREE
403 Great Western RdNice little Turkish restaurant/café that does some tasty dishes for reasonable prices.
Great café just up over steps and down the hill. Small but perfectly formed, this place is a favourite for breakfasts by west enders!
29 locals recommend
North Star cafe
108 Queen Margaret DrGreat café just up over steps and down the hill. Small but perfectly formed, this place is a favourite for breakfasts by west enders!
Great Vegan café next to the river with an abundance of different teas to try (and buy to take home) this is at the end of Otago Lane, a hidden land full of one off shops, go and explore!
74 locals recommend
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago LnGreat Vegan café next to the river with an abundance of different teas to try (and buy to take home) this is at the end of Otago Lane, a hidden land full of one off shops, go and explore!
Fantastic Vietnamese food down Ruthven Lane, another hidden gem off Byres Road, i recommend the pigeon! There are also lots of little unique shops down this lane great for browsing on lazy sundays.
84 locals recommend
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnFantastic Vietnamese food down Ruthven Lane, another hidden gem off Byres Road, i recommend the pigeon! There are also lots of little unique shops down this lane great for browsing on lazy sundays.
Fantastic restaurant in Ashton Lane, which is a lively lane always full of the hustle and bustle. This restaurant is THE place to go and be seen! A little higher on the price range but fantastic food.
165 locals recommend
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnFantastic restaurant in Ashton Lane, which is a lively lane always full of the hustle and bustle. This restaurant is THE place to go and be seen! A little higher on the price range but fantastic food.
Artisan Roast
15-17 Gibson StGreat coffee, pure and simple
Such a good, authentic Chinese restaurant that is renowned for rude abrupt service...and that is why people go! Great food and fun nights to be had here!
8 locals recommend
Asiama
185-189 St George's RdSuch a good, authentic Chinese restaurant that is renowned for rude abrupt service...and that is why people go! Great food and fun nights to be had here!
Japanese restaurant-really close to flat and really tasty. Reasonable prices.
18 locals recommend
Wudon
535 Great Western RdJapanese restaurant-really close to flat and really tasty. Reasonable prices.
Shopping
Great little boutique shop selling quirky, interesting gifts you can take home with you!
Felix and Oscar
459 Great Western RdGreat little boutique shop selling quirky, interesting gifts you can take home with you!
Another brilliant west end lane! Lots of independent shops selling handcrafted goods. Great coffee, great chat from local sellers. Go upstairs to De Courcey's Arcade and meet some lovely sellers.
10 locals recommend
Cresswell Lane
Cresswell LaneAnother brilliant west end lane! Lots of independent shops selling handcrafted goods. Great coffee, great chat from local sellers. Go upstairs to De Courcey's Arcade and meet some lovely sellers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little pub, craft beers and hang out spot for West enders. Always busy so go early to get a seat!
60 locals recommend
The Belle
617 Great Western RdGreat little pub, craft beers and hang out spot for West enders. Always busy so go early to get a seat!
Great hidden away pub, look for fairy lights and go down the steps, great hidden gem!
Lansdowne Crescent
Great hidden away pub, look for fairy lights and go down the steps, great hidden gem!
The Big Blue
445 Great Western RdSit and sip Scottish craft beer by the river Kelvin on a sunny day-bliss!
Home craft beer-great views of Kelvingrove Art Museum and did I mention the beer?!
46 locals recommend
BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StHome craft beer-great views of Kelvingrove Art Museum and did I mention the beer?!
Great new brewery opened up near the high street-perfect for going after visiting the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. It is also a restaurant and gig venue and has a great atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Drygate
DrygateGreat new brewery opened up near the high street-perfect for going after visiting the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. It is also a restaurant and gig venue and has a great atmosphere.
Fun, hippy vibe. Good music and alternative, eclectic people and furniture!
27 locals recommend
The 78
10-14 Kelvinhaugh StFun, hippy vibe. Good music and alternative, eclectic people and furniture!
Arts & Culture
Great comedy stand up club, Tuesdays entry is £1 if you book online.
58 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdGreat comedy stand up club, Tuesdays entry is £1 if you book online.
A big old converted church now hosts, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, where for £10 you can see a play, drink a pint and eat a pie! Tip: Wednesdays it is £8. Also a big bar upstairs.
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres RoadA big old converted church now hosts, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, where for £10 you can see a play, drink a pint and eat a pie! Tip: Wednesdays it is £8. Also a big bar upstairs.
Essentials
Great selection of fresh vegetables and organic pulses, beans etc. They also have a great Deli counter for lunchtime treats.
57 locals recommend
Roots Fruits & Flowers
455 Great Western RdGreat selection of fresh vegetables and organic pulses, beans etc. They also have a great Deli counter for lunchtime treats.
Lupe Pinto's
313 Great Western RdMexican and South American treats in here, óle!
Great place to go for Asian/African/South East Asian vegetables and treats. Cheap as well.
Garden Fresh Exotics
28 Park RdGreat place to go for Asian/African/South East Asian vegetables and treats. Cheap as well.
Cheesemonger, they also do great fresh bread, eggs and cured meats-delish.
22 locals recommend
I. J. Mellis Cheesemonger
492 Great Western RdCheesemonger, they also do great fresh bread, eggs and cured meats-delish.
Sightseeing
Walk along the river Kelvin on a sunny day and you will see all of Glasgow cycling, children playing, and dogs running! You can walk right along to the Botanic Gardens or Kelvingrove Park.
Garriochmill Rd
Walk along the river Kelvin on a sunny day and you will see all of Glasgow cycling, children playing, and dogs running! You can walk right along to the Botanic Gardens or Kelvingrove Park.
Great gardens, with big glasshouses and tearooms. June-August there is also a theatre season called 'Bard in the Botanics' where they put on Shakespeare plays in the open air. Tip: bring a cushion!
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdGreat gardens, with big glasshouses and tearooms. June-August there is also a theatre season called 'Bard in the Botanics' where they put on Shakespeare plays in the open air. Tip: bring a cushion!