Annie's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Voted the 'hippest place to live in the UK', Finnieston is an arty hangout with some of the best bars and restaurants in the City. Head to the Hidden Lane which is a community of artists, designers and musicians.
75 locals recommend
Finnieston
Voted the 'hippest place to live in the UK', Finnieston is an arty hangout with some of the best bars and restaurants in the City. Head to the Hidden Lane which is a community of artists, designers and musicians.
Hillhead is home to the University of Glasgow and is a really vibrant place to hangout, get a coffee or hit the bars. Byres Road is great for shopping and Ashton Lane is great for drinks with many bars that have roof terraces or beer gardens to soak up the sun.
8 locals recommend
Hillhead
Hillhead is home to the University of Glasgow and is a really vibrant place to hangout, get a coffee or hit the bars. Byres Road is great for shopping and Ashton Lane is great for drinks with many bars that have roof terraces or beer gardens to soak up the sun.
Food Scene
This is a really fun and funky restaurant that serves up delicious South East Asian sharing plates. It's a really good night out, with a buzzing atmosphere. Minutes away from Ashton Lane, head there for a wee night cap! Booking advised, but they do take walk-ins.
33 locals recommend
Ka Pao
26 Vinicombe StThis is a really fun and funky restaurant that serves up delicious South East Asian sharing plates. It's a really good night out, with a buzzing atmosphere. Minutes away from Ashton Lane, head there for a wee night cap! Booking advised, but they do take walk-ins.
Best pizza in Glasgow. Cheap and cheerful. Very quick service. No need to book.
70 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western RdBest pizza in Glasgow. Cheap and cheerful. Very quick service. No need to book.
A Glasgow institution. Best curry you'll taste outside of India. No need to book.
118 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StA Glasgow institution. Best curry you'll taste outside of India. No need to book.
Delicious and contemporary mediterainian food serving small sharing plates. The chef and owner once was head chef to the Maclaren Formula One team. One of the best restaurants in Glasgow. Booking advised.
126 locals recommend
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StDelicious and contemporary mediterainian food serving small sharing plates. The chef and owner once was head chef to the Maclaren Formula One team. One of the best restaurants in Glasgow. Booking advised.
Every six weeks Nico offers up a six course tasting menu based on a theme, a place or a memory. A real culinary experience. Booking advised.
34 locals recommend
Six by Nico
1132 Argyle StEvery six weeks Nico offers up a six course tasting menu based on a theme, a place or a memory. A real culinary experience. Booking advised.
Five March is foodie heaven. Small plate restaurant with great atmosphere and excellent service. Booking advised.
19 locals recommend
Five March
140 Elderslie StFive March is foodie heaven. Small plate restaurant with great atmosphere and excellent service. Booking advised.
Serving up the freshest seafood in an intimate setting. Pricey but a nice treat. Booking advised.
126 locals recommend
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StServing up the freshest seafood in an intimate setting. Pricey but a nice treat. Booking advised.
Pickled Ginger
512 St Vincent StYummy sushi. To eat in or takeaway.
One of the newest restaurants on the block, Gloriosa offers a fresh menu and sustainable wine selection.
16 locals recommend
Gloriosa
1321 Argyle StOne of the newest restaurants on the block, Gloriosa offers a fresh menu and sustainable wine selection.
Bars and Nightlife
Big Slope
36A Kelvingrove StBasement bar with outdoor seating area. Cool vibe.
Kelvingrove Café
1161 Argyle StStylish cocktail bar. Dark and moody vibe.
Ben Nevis Bar
Argyle StreetWhiskey bar. Old man vibe.
The Park Bar
1202 Argyle StScottish pub, live music at weekends.
Rioja Finnieston
1116 Argyle StTapas restaurant and late night bar (1am) close.
Inn Deep
445 Great Western RdBar with outdoor seating area and great views of the River Kelvin.
Bar and restaurant on Ashton Lane serving Scottish fare. Head up to the roof terrace to bask in the sunshine on a good day.
165 locals recommend
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnBar and restaurant on Ashton Lane serving Scottish fare. Head up to the roof terrace to bask in the sunshine on a good day.
Traditional Irish bar in Ashton Lane. Large beer garden and plenty of Guiness!
32 locals recommend
Jinty McGuinty's Irish Bar
29 Ashton LnTraditional Irish bar in Ashton Lane. Large beer garden and plenty of Guiness!
Great pre-clubbing pub to get you in the mood to party. Younger, party loving crowd.
6 locals recommend
The Locale
241 North StreetGreat pre-clubbing pub to get you in the mood to party. Younger, party loving crowd.
Late night bar upstairs, techno and electronic club nights downstairs.
14 locals recommend
The Berkeley Suite
237 North StLate night bar upstairs, techno and electronic club nights downstairs.
SubClub is Scotland's most famous electronic music venue. I've had some of the best nights of my life in this tiny sweaty box.
36 locals recommend
Sub Club
22 Jamaica StSubClub is Scotland's most famous electronic music venue. I've had some of the best nights of my life in this tiny sweaty box.
Shopping
Main shopping area. Buchanan Galleries and St Enoch Centre sit at either end.
138 locals recommend
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetMain shopping area. Buchanan Galleries and St Enoch Centre sit at either end.
Sightseeing
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StStunning museum, a must see.
Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Incredible views of the River Clyde.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdHyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Incredible views of the River Clyde.