Guidebook for Glasgow City
Shopping
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StSt Enoch
55 St Enoch SquareLots of good shops and cafes.
Food Scene
Nice bistro for good food, coffee or a glass of wine, located on Duke Street about 5-10 minutes walk from the flat.
43 locals recommend
Tibo Bistro
443 Duke StNice bistro for good food, coffee or a glass of wine, located on Duke Street about 5-10 minutes walk from the flat.
Traditional Scottish Italian cafe restaurant only about 5-10 minutes walk from the flat.
36 locals recommend
Coia's Cafe
473-477 Duke StTraditional Scottish Italian cafe restaurant only about 5-10 minutes walk from the flat.
Celino's
620 Alexandra ParadeGreat Italian restaurant and deli about a 10 minute walk from the flat.
Pipers Tryst Hotel
30-34 McPhater StNice Scottish cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
Only a 5 minute walk from the flat, this is a good pub with a pleasant atmosphere, which serves nice pub grub.
8 locals recommend
The Duke Bar
380 Duke StOnly a 5 minute walk from the flat, this is a good pub with a pleasant atmosphere, which serves nice pub grub.
Barrowland Ballroom
244 GallowgateIconic Glasgow music venue for big events and gigs.
Across the other side of the city in the west end of Glasgow, but definately worth a visit! Frequented by Gaelic speaking Highlanders, this pub often has traditional Scottish music and is in the heart of what is affectionately called the 'Teuchter Triangle', The Islay Inn and Ben Nevis Bar are nearby and are also worth a visit.
38 locals recommend
The Park Bar
1202 Argyle StAcross the other side of the city in the west end of Glasgow, but definately worth a visit! Frequented by Gaelic speaking Highlanders, this pub often has traditional Scottish music and is in the heart of what is affectionately called the 'Teuchter Triangle', The Islay Inn and Ben Nevis Bar are nearby and are also worth a visit.
Sightseeing
George Square
George SquareGlasgow's beating heart!
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle StreetGlasgow's medieval cathedral
Think Hogwarts! Beautiful gothic buildings overlooking the west end.
30 locals recommend
University Of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RoadThink Hogwarts! Beautiful gothic buildings overlooking the west end.
Parks & Nature
Rent a bike or sit and watch the world go by. Try Benny's Fish & Chips, which is near the entrance to the park.
Alexandra Park Bike-Hub
Alexandra Park StreetRent a bike or sit and watch the world go by. Try Benny's Fish & Chips, which is near the entrance to the park.
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareLovely walks by the River Kelvin
Arts & Culture
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenMuseum of Glasgow's people and winter gardens
Museum and Art Gallery in an iconic building. Definately worth a visit.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StMuseum and Art Gallery in an iconic building. Definately worth a visit.
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdTransport museum - great for kids
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayWell worth a visit!
Essentials
The Co-operative Food
447 Alexandra ParadeSmall supermarket about 5 minutes walk from the flat