Guidebook for Glasgow City
Food Scene
Relaxed fine dining restaurant serving modern Scottish cuisine. Sister restaurant to Six by Nico in Finnieston. On Tuesdays they offer a six course tasting menu for only £20pp, a five course tasting menu is available Wed-Sun for £30pp. Well worth a visit.
7 residents recomanen
111 by Modou
111 Cleveden RdRelaxed fine dining restaurant serving modern Scottish cuisine. Sister restaurant to Six by Nico in Finnieston. On Tuesdays they offer a six course tasting menu for only £20pp, a five course tasting menu is available Wed-Sun for £30pp. Well worth a visit.
Great burger restaurant. They have a sister restaurant on Saint Vincent Street with a slightly different menu (that is arguably better). Try the poutine (posh chips, cheese and gravy - delicious!)
16 residents recomanen
Bread Meats Bread West End
701 Great Western RoadGreat burger restaurant. They have a sister restaurant on Saint Vincent Street with a slightly different menu (that is arguably better). Try the poutine (posh chips, cheese and gravy - delicious!)
Relaxed fine dining restaurant offering modern Scottish cuisine at Michelin star level (although they haven't been awarded one - yet!) One of the best restaurants in Glasgow.
55 residents recomanen
Cail Bruich
725 Great Western RdRelaxed fine dining restaurant offering modern Scottish cuisine at Michelin star level (although they haven't been awarded one - yet!) One of the best restaurants in Glasgow.
Great traditional Scottish inspired food in a relaxed atmosphere. After dinner acoustic sets from local musicians most nights.
37 residents recomanen
Bothy Glasgow
11 Ruthven LnGreat traditional Scottish inspired food in a relaxed atmosphere. After dinner acoustic sets from local musicians most nights.
Cafe bar serving delicious vegan food. Mono is also a live music venue and has a good record shop attached. A really cool place to hang out.
68 residents recomanen
Mono
King StreetCafe bar serving delicious vegan food. Mono is also a live music venue and has a good record shop attached. A really cool place to hang out.
Excellent gastro pub in Glasgow's southside. Fantastic breakfast and brunch (try the shakshuka, it's amazing!)
96 residents recomanen
The Bungo - Southside
Nithsdale RoadExcellent gastro pub in Glasgow's southside. Fantastic breakfast and brunch (try the shakshuka, it's amazing!)
Excellent sea food. Book ahead to get a table, or just pop in to get a seat at the bar.
126 residents recomanen
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StExcellent sea food. Book ahead to get a table, or just pop in to get a seat at the bar.
Trendy, up market but casual vibe. Contemporary tapas-style dishes. Appears in the 2018 Michelin Guide. Book ahead as it's very popular!
126 residents recomanen
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StTrendy, up market but casual vibe. Contemporary tapas-style dishes. Appears in the 2018 Michelin Guide. Book ahead as it's very popular!
Seasonal Scottish cuisine. Bar and restaurant in the trendy Finnieston area.
50 residents recomanen
The Gannet
1155 Argyle StSeasonal Scottish cuisine. Bar and restaurant in the trendy Finnieston area.
Cafe and bar located in the Centre for Contemporary Arts. Offers good vegan options. A great place to relax with a drink or a bite to eat.
19 residents recomanen
Saramago Cafe Bar
350 Sauchiehall StCafe and bar located in the Centre for Contemporary Arts. Offers good vegan options. A great place to relax with a drink or a bite to eat.
Fantastic wee Sushi place that offers amazing vegan options. Limited seating for eating in, or you can pop in to pick up a takeaway. They also deliver. Really friendly owner :-)
Sushi Ushi
Fantastic wee Sushi place that offers amazing vegan options. Limited seating for eating in, or you can pop in to pick up a takeaway. They also deliver. Really friendly owner :-)
Fantastic food, intimate atmosphere - they only do eleven tables (for two) a night, so you have to book early.
8 residents recomanen
Bilson Eleven
10 Annfield PlFantastic food, intimate atmosphere - they only do eleven tables (for two) a night, so you have to book early.
The Dockyard Social
95-107 Haugh RdA street food market in Finnieston serving food and drink.
Tapas style Indian dishes to suit all tastes. Great vegetarian options. There's often a queue around the block to get a table as you can't make reservations, so get there early!
118 residents recomanen
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StTapas style Indian dishes to suit all tastes. Great vegetarian options. There's often a queue around the block to get a table as you can't make reservations, so get there early!
More formal sister restaurant to Mother India's Cafe. You can make reservations here, which is recommended as it is very popular. Great vegetarian options.
85 residents recomanen
Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceMore formal sister restaurant to Mother India's Cafe. You can make reservations here, which is recommended as it is very popular. Great vegetarian options.
Lively place serving Vietnamese street food. Its popular so book ahead to guarantee a table.
84 residents recomanen
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnLively place serving Vietnamese street food. Its popular so book ahead to guarantee a table.
Greek-Cypriot Mezze style restaurant. Pick a handful of small plates to share. The halloumi fries are great and they do amazing cocktails too.
Halloumi Glasgow
161 Hope StGreek-Cypriot Mezze style restaurant. Pick a handful of small plates to share. The halloumi fries are great and they do amazing cocktails too.
'BABS
49 W Nile StGourmet kebab restaurant. Yum!
Cafe, bar and venue at the Glasgow School of Arts Students Association. Open to everyone, not just GSASA members. Good vegan and vegetarian options.
Vic Café & Bar
20 Scott StCafe, bar and venue at the Glasgow School of Arts Students Association. Open to everyone, not just GSASA members. Good vegan and vegetarian options.
Excellent authentic Italian pizza restaurant. Gets busy so get there early or be prepared to wait for a table.
70 residents recomanen
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western RdExcellent authentic Italian pizza restaurant. Gets busy so get there early or be prepared to wait for a table.
Excellent authentic Italian pizza restaurant. There is also a branch in the West End on Great Western Road.
99 residents recomanen
Paesano Pizza
94 Miller StExcellent authentic Italian pizza restaurant. There is also a branch in the West End on Great Western Road.
Delicious authentic Korean dishes. Highly recommend a visit here if you like Asian food.
22 residents recomanen
Silla Korean Restaurant
1138 Argyle StDelicious authentic Korean dishes. Highly recommend a visit here if you like Asian food.
Family friendly but lively restaurant and bar serving delicious food. The menu is really interesting and the food is always great. They frequently offer discounts on food for those with gig or theatre tickets so look out for that.
McPhabbs
23 Sandyford PlFamily friendly but lively restaurant and bar serving delicious food. The menu is really interesting and the food is always great. They frequently offer discounts on food for those with gig or theatre tickets so look out for that.
Number 16 offers modern Scottish cuisine. The set lunch menu is good value for money. It's a small place so book ahead to guarantee a table.
42 residents recomanen
Number 16 Restaurant
16 Byres RdNumber 16 offers modern Scottish cuisine. The set lunch menu is good value for money. It's a small place so book ahead to guarantee a table.
The Chip offers a fine dining restaurant serving modern Scottish dishes, brasserie and pubs (yes - plural!) all under one roof. Atmospheric, romantic and bohemian in style - it really is a special place. Spot the Alasdair Gray artworks.
165 residents recomanen
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnThe Chip offers a fine dining restaurant serving modern Scottish dishes, brasserie and pubs (yes - plural!) all under one roof. Atmospheric, romantic and bohemian in style - it really is a special place. Spot the Alasdair Gray artworks.
Really good Indian restaurant and takeaway a couple of minutes walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. They will deliver takeaway to our flat.
Ashoka
1284 Argyle StReally good Indian restaurant and takeaway a couple of minutes walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. They will deliver takeaway to our flat.
Indian restaurant and takeaway in the West End, just off Byre's Road. They do not offer takeaway delivery to our flat, but their sister restaurant Ashoka Finnieston does.
10 residents recomanen
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton LnIndian restaurant and takeaway in the West End, just off Byre's Road. They do not offer takeaway delivery to our flat, but their sister restaurant Ashoka Finnieston does.
Come here if you like bagels with all the fillings and donuts! Good coffee too. Limited seating available but good for picking up something small to eat on the move. Prince features heavily on the playlist :-)
Deli
388 Byres RdCome here if you like bagels with all the fillings and donuts! Good coffee too. Limited seating available but good for picking up something small to eat on the move. Prince features heavily on the playlist :-)
Relaxed fine dining restaurant in trendy Finnieston. Sister restaurant to 111 by Nico on Cleveden Road. The menu is themed and changes every six weeks, keeping it fresh and interesting.
34 residents recomanen
Six by Nico
1132 Argyle StRelaxed fine dining restaurant in trendy Finnieston. Sister restaurant to 111 by Nico on Cleveden Road. The menu is themed and changes every six weeks, keeping it fresh and interesting.
The greatest burgers in town. Try the poutine (posh chips, cheese and gravy - delicious!) Be prepared to wait for a table as it's very popular - it's worth the wait though! Sister restaurant to Bread Meats Bread West End on Great Western Road.
24 residents recomanen
Lauders Bar, Glasgow
65 St Vincent StThe greatest burgers in town. Try the poutine (posh chips, cheese and gravy - delicious!) Be prepared to wait for a table as it's very popular - it's worth the wait though! Sister restaurant to Bread Meats Bread West End on Great Western Road.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub with decent food and a good spirits selection. A small outdoor seating area at the back is nice in summer. Dog friendly.
7 residents recomanen
The Botany Bar and Restaurant
795 Maryhill RdLocal pub with decent food and a good spirits selection. A small outdoor seating area at the back is nice in summer. Dog friendly.
Lively bar and music venue with a great food menu that changes quite often (currently serving food by Koko's Japanese Kitchen - authentic Izakaya style cuisine). I guess you could call this a dive bar. One of the best jukeboxes anywhere in the UK, possibly the world!
47 residents recomanen
Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall StreetLively bar and music venue with a great food menu that changes quite often (currently serving food by Koko's Japanese Kitchen - authentic Izakaya style cuisine). I guess you could call this a dive bar. One of the best jukeboxes anywhere in the UK, possibly the world!
Fantastic beer served on tap with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. They have board-games and serve decent bar food. Also dog friendly!
46 residents recomanen
BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StFantastic beer served on tap with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. They have board-games and serve decent bar food. Also dog friendly!
A great brewery pub located in the iconic Templeton Building on Glasgow Green. They also serve yummy German inspired food (great sausages!) Dog friendly.
65 residents recomanen
WEST Brewery
15 Binnie PlA great brewery pub located in the iconic Templeton Building on Glasgow Green. They also serve yummy German inspired food (great sausages!) Dog friendly.
A must for music, drink, and theatre lovers! Catch A Play, A Pie and A Pint every week Monday to Saturday at 1pm. If you're lucky you might get to see the Alasdair Gray ceiling mural in The Auditorium, one of the largest pieces of public art in Scotland.
198 residents recomanen
Oran Mor
Byres RoadA must for music, drink, and theatre lovers! Catch A Play, A Pie and A Pint every week Monday to Saturday at 1pm. If you're lucky you might get to see the Alasdair Gray ceiling mural in The Auditorium, one of the largest pieces of public art in Scotland.
A traditional Scottish pub in the trendy Finnieston area. Good beer and great whisky selection. Gets pretty busy so get there early!
71 residents recomanen
The Ben Nevis
1147 Argyle StA traditional Scottish pub in the trendy Finnieston area. Good beer and great whisky selection. Gets pretty busy so get there early!
You'll find live music, club nights, food and drink and arts events in this ex-warehouse venue. Outdoor and indoor spaces. Cool graffiti art.
33 residents recomanen
SWG3 Studio Warehouse
100 Stobcross RdYou'll find live music, club nights, food and drink and arts events in this ex-warehouse venue. Outdoor and indoor spaces. Cool graffiti art.
Fantastic craft brewery with taphouse, beer shop, and an excellent restaurant. Club nights, craft fairs and other events hosted in the function room upstairs. Take a brewery tour to find out how the delicious beer is made!
92 residents recomanen
Drygate Brewery
85 DrygateFantastic craft brewery with taphouse, beer shop, and an excellent restaurant. Club nights, craft fairs and other events hosted in the function room upstairs. Take a brewery tour to find out how the delicious beer is made!
Glasgow brewery responsible for the iconic Tennent's lager. Tours must be booked in advance and run Monday through Sunday.
34 residents recomanen
Tennent Caledonian Breweries
161 Duke StGlasgow brewery responsible for the iconic Tennent's lager. Tours must be booked in advance and run Monday through Sunday.
Great wee pub serving a huge selection of beers from all over the world. Also serves food and has an outdoor seating area looking over the river.
54 residents recomanen
Inn Deep
445 Great Western RdGreat wee pub serving a huge selection of beers from all over the world. Also serves food and has an outdoor seating area looking over the river.
Country pub style and atmosphere in the west end of Glasgow. Sit by the open fire with a pint or a coffee on a winter's afternoon and watch the world go by. Can get quite busy in the evening so get there early to guarantee a seat.
60 residents recomanen
The Belle
617 Great Western RdCountry pub style and atmosphere in the west end of Glasgow. Sit by the open fire with a pint or a coffee on a winter's afternoon and watch the world go by. Can get quite busy in the evening so get there early to guarantee a seat.
Great wee traditional Scottish pub serving good beer and whisky. Gets really busy so if you want a seat get there early.
60 residents recomanen
The Pot Still
154 Hope StGreat wee traditional Scottish pub serving good beer and whisky. Gets really busy so if you want a seat get there early.
A former dance hall turned live music venue - one of the best music venues in Scotland. Go see a band here if you can get tickets, it's an essential Glasgow experience!
59 residents recomanen
Barrowland Ballroom
244 GallowgateA former dance hall turned live music venue - one of the best music venues in Scotland. Go see a band here if you can get tickets, it's an essential Glasgow experience!
In the words of the NME: 'Quite possibly the finest small [music] venue in the World' Enough said!
46 residents recomanen
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StIn the words of the NME: 'Quite possibly the finest small [music] venue in the World' Enough said!
A world renowned music venue hosting international classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists.
39 residents recomanen
Sala de concerts reial de Glasgow
2 Sauchiehall StA world renowned music venue hosting international classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists.
Music and arts venue with a good bar and kitchen. Won best live music venue in the 2017 Glasgow Awards. A beautiful setting for live music in a converted church.
21 residents recomanen
Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox
17 Bain StreetMusic and arts venue with a good bar and kitchen. Won best live music venue in the 2017 Glasgow Awards. A beautiful setting for live music in a converted church.
The Hug and Pint
171 Great Western RdBar and music venue with kitchen serving vegan food.
Come here if you like cocktails. Offers an impressive choice of White Russians.
43 residents recomanen
Lebowskis
1008 Argyle StCome here if you like cocktails. Offers an impressive choice of White Russians.
Stereo Cafe Bar
22 Renfield LnGreat bar and music venue - full vegan menu
Family friendly pub with craft beers serving good food. Has a small seating area outside for sunny days.
1051 GWR
1051 Great Western RdFamily friendly pub with craft beers serving good food. Has a small seating area outside for sunny days.
Family friendly pub serving craft beers and basic pub grub. Good choice for travellers on a budget. Serves breakfast from 8am.
7 residents recomanen
The Esquire House
1487 Great Western RdFamily friendly pub serving craft beers and basic pub grub. Good choice for travellers on a budget. Serves breakfast from 8am.
Relaxed pub that also serves food. Home of the famous Partick Swayze cocktail. Monday night is pub quiz night.
27 residents recomanen
The Sparkle Horse
16 Dowanhill StRelaxed pub that also serves food. Home of the famous Partick Swayze cocktail. Monday night is pub quiz night.
West End restaurant, bar and theatre with outdoor seating area located in a beautifully renovated church.
56 residents recomanen
Cottiers Theatre
93-95 Hyndland StWest End restaurant, bar and theatre with outdoor seating area located in a beautifully renovated church.
A brewery pub and pizzeria located in the former Bank of Scotland building. Lots of craft beers to try and plenty of seating for groups.
Shilling Brewing Company
92 W George StA brewery pub and pizzeria located in the former Bank of Scotland building. Lots of craft beers to try and plenty of seating for groups.
Lively Caribbean bar, kitchen and venue with outdoor seating area. Over 100 types of rum to try.
64 residents recomanen
The Rum Shack
657-659 Pollokshaws RdLively Caribbean bar, kitchen and venue with outdoor seating area. Over 100 types of rum to try.
DRAM!
232 Woodlands RdLively West End pub with a good selection of whisky and other spirits.
Great wee comedy club in the basement of a former school. Always a good night out.
58 residents recomanen
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdGreat wee comedy club in the basement of a former school. Always a good night out.
Pub serving food with large outdoor seating area located in a former school. Shows sports on TV and gets very busy, especially when there's a football or rugby match on.
8 residents recomanen
Old Schoolhouse
287 Woodlands RdPub serving food with large outdoor seating area located in a former school. Shows sports on TV and gets very busy, especially when there's a football or rugby match on.
Trendy bar and venue serving good cocktails and food. Hosts a vintage fair on Sundays and a record fair every second Sunday. You can also find regular off-beat events here such as fashion shows, bingo nights, and underground discos.
59 residents recomanen
Hillhead Bookclub
17 Vinicombe StTrendy bar and venue serving good cocktails and food. Hosts a vintage fair on Sundays and a record fair every second Sunday. You can also find regular off-beat events here such as fashion shows, bingo nights, and underground discos.
The City Hall is a purpose built performance space and is home to the Scottish Music Centre. The Old Fruitmarket is an adjoining venue that was used as a market up until the 1970s. Both spaces host a variety of music and arts performances, including comedy shows.
17 residents recomanen
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
100 CandleriggsThe City Hall is a purpose built performance space and is home to the Scottish Music Centre. The Old Fruitmarket is an adjoining venue that was used as a market up until the 1970s. Both spaces host a variety of music and arts performances, including comedy shows.
Opened in 2015, The DogHouse is Brewdog's newest addition to Glasgow's beer and food scene. The food here is American style BBQ, smoked meats and burgers.
12 residents recomanen
BrewDog Doghouse Merchant City
99 Hutcheson StreetOpened in 2015, The DogHouse is Brewdog's newest addition to Glasgow's beer and food scene. The food here is American style BBQ, smoked meats and burgers.
Arts & Culture
A must see for anyone visiting Glasgow. Be sure to visit at 1.00pm Monday - Saturday and 3.00pm on Sundays to hear the famous organ recital!
841 residents recomanen
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StA must see for anyone visiting Glasgow. Be sure to visit at 1.00pm Monday - Saturday and 3.00pm on Sundays to hear the famous organ recital!
Contemporary art gallery in the heart of the city centre.
226 residents recomanen
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareContemporary art gallery in the heart of the city centre.
Art gallery and museum inspired by the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
101 residents recomanen
Casa per a un amant de l'art
10 Dumbreck RdArt gallery and museum inspired by the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
The former Glasgow Herald building is now home to Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture. It was the first public commission completed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Climb to the top of the water tower for fantastic views over the city.
144 residents recomanen
El Far
11 Mitchell LnThe former Glasgow Herald building is now home to Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture. It was the first public commission completed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Climb to the top of the water tower for fantastic views over the city.
Award-winning transport museum located on the north bank of River Clyde. The iconic building is one of Glasgow's finest, designed by internationally celebrated architect Zaha Hadid. Go aboard The Tall Ship docked to the rear of the museum for a taste of life aboard a 19th century cargo ship.
344 residents recomanen
Museu Riverside
100 Pointhouse RdAward-winning transport museum located on the north bank of River Clyde. The iconic building is one of Glasgow's finest, designed by internationally celebrated architect Zaha Hadid. Go aboard The Tall Ship docked to the rear of the museum for a taste of life aboard a 19th century cargo ship.
Museum on a former cargo ship, The Glenlee, one of only five Clyde built ships still afloat in the world today and the only one of her kind in the UK. A mini cinema and under 5’s play area in the cargo hold is great fun for little ones.
31 residents recomanen
El vaixell alt a Riverside
150 Stobcross RdMuseum on a former cargo ship, The Glenlee, one of only five Clyde built ships still afloat in the world today and the only one of her kind in the UK. A mini cinema and under 5’s play area in the cargo hold is great fun for little ones.
Art gallery featuring the world’s largest permanent display of the work of Whistler and home to The Mackintosh House, the reassembled interiors from Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow home.
95 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art Hunterian
82 Hillhead StArt gallery featuring the world’s largest permanent display of the work of Whistler and home to The Mackintosh House, the reassembled interiors from Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow home.
Cultural venue showing art exhibitions, films, live music and a whole host of other fantastic events. Also home to Saramago Cafe. The CCA is located in the Grecian Chambers, a category A listed building designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. Extensively re-designed for use as an arts centre in the late 1990s.
82 residents recomanen
Centre d'Art Contemporani (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StCultural venue showing art exhibitions, films, live music and a whole host of other fantastic events. Also home to Saramago Cafe. The CCA is located in the Grecian Chambers, a category A listed building designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. Extensively re-designed for use as an arts centre in the late 1990s.
Arts venue hosting visual and performance art that is well worth a visit. Hosted the 2015 Turner Prize and the 2017 BBC 6 Music festival.
104 residents recomanen
Tramvia
25 Albert DrArts venue hosting visual and performance art that is well worth a visit. Hosted the 2015 Turner Prize and the 2017 BBC 6 Music festival.
The world's oldest surviving music hall. Open to general view Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm. Regular events are hosted here such as cabaret, film nights and magic shows.
7 residents recomanen
The Friends of The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Trust (SCIO)
117 TrongateThe world's oldest surviving music hall. Open to general view Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm. Regular events are hosted here such as cabaret, film nights and magic shows.
One of Scotland’s leading theatres in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City.
47 residents recomanen
Tron Theatre
63 TrongateOne of Scotland’s leading theatres in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City.
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals StThe principal producing theatre in the west of Scotland.
Museum telling story of the people of Glasgow through social history exhibitions, including a recreation of a traditional tenement flat. The adjoining Winter Gardens in the glasshouse has a cafe.
165 residents recomanen
Palau del Poble i Jardins d'Hivern
The GreenMuseum telling story of the people of Glasgow through social history exhibitions, including a recreation of a traditional tenement flat. The adjoining Winter Gardens in the glasshouse has a cafe.
Former private Edwardian country home now owned by The National Trust for Scotland and open to the public as a museum. Charges an entry fee for non-NT members.
32 residents recomanen
Pollok House
Former private Edwardian country home now owned by The National Trust for Scotland and open to the public as a museum. Charges an entry fee for non-NT members.
The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed for refurbishment until 2020.
158 residents recomanen
The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed for refurbishment until 2020.
GSA Visitor Centre and shop is worth a look. You can also take a tour of the exhibitions and learn about the Mackintosh building.
100 residents recomanen
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StGSA Visitor Centre and shop is worth a look. You can also take a tour of the exhibitions and learn about the Mackintosh building.
The museum explores religion from all over the world. Salvador Dali's painting Christ of Saint John of the Cross was formerly displayed here (now at the nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum).
42 residents recomanen
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle StThe museum explores religion from all over the world. Salvador Dali's painting Christ of Saint John of the Cross was formerly displayed here (now at the nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum).
Built in 1471, Provand's Lordship is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. St Nicholas Garden, a herb garden to the rear of the building, is a lovely spot to sit and relax.
39 residents recomanen
Provand's Lordship
3 Castle StBuilt in 1471, Provand's Lordship is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. St Nicholas Garden, a herb garden to the rear of the building, is a lovely spot to sit and relax.
Parks & Nature
The stunning Botanic Gardens is perfect for leisurely walks and is home to the famous Kibble Palace glasshouse.
432 residents recomanen
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdThe stunning Botanic Gardens is perfect for leisurely walks and is home to the famous Kibble Palace glasshouse.
Beautiful park in the heart of the west end. Take a walk by the River Kelvin, see live music at The Bandstand, and stop at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to take in some culture.
367 residents recomanen
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareBeautiful park in the heart of the west end. Take a walk by the River Kelvin, see live music at The Bandstand, and stop at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to take in some culture.
An extensive park with formal gardens, open parkland, and lots of family fun and leisure facilities. Home to The House for an Art Lover.
53 residents recomanen
Bellahouston Park
16 Dumbreck RoadAn extensive park with formal gardens, open parkland, and lots of family fun and leisure facilities. Home to The House for an Art Lover.
Park in the east end of the city - the oldest in Glasgow! Home to the People's Palace.
195 residents recomanen
Glasgow Green
Greendyke StreetPark in the east end of the city - the oldest in Glasgow! Home to the People's Palace.
Incredible views of the city from the top of the hill at the flagpole.
6 residents recomanen
Ruchill Park
Incredible views of the city from the top of the hill at the flagpole.
Public park with lovely floral displays and peaceful walks.
34 residents recomanen
Estany del parc Victoria
Public park with lovely floral displays and peaceful walks.
Queen's Park is a well used public park with lovely walks and facilities for the whole family.
15 residents recomanen
Queen's Park Glasshouse
520 Langside RdQueen's Park is a well used public park with lovely walks and facilities for the whole family.
A beautiful Country Park with extensive woodlands and gardens and wildlife, including the famous Highland Cows. A lovely place to walk and enjoy the outdoors - you'll forget that you're still within the city.
203 residents recomanen
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadA beautiful Country Park with extensive woodlands and gardens and wildlife, including the famous Highland Cows. A lovely place to walk and enjoy the outdoors - you'll forget that you're still within the city.
Sightseeing
A disused giant cantilever crane retained as a symbol of Glasgow's engineering heritage.
8 residents recomanen
Finnieston Crane
Finnieston QuayA disused giant cantilever crane retained as a symbol of Glasgow's engineering heritage.
Great place to relax and in the heart of the city centre. Take a walk, jog or cycle along the towpath of the Forth and Clyde Canal - all the way to Bowling to the east or Grangemouth to the west if you want to!
Speirs Wharf
Speirs WharfGreat place to relax and in the heart of the city centre. Take a walk, jog or cycle along the towpath of the Forth and Clyde Canal - all the way to Bowling to the east or Grangemouth to the west if you want to!
Home to BBC Scotland. Apply for tickets on the BBC website to be in with a chance of attending a TV or radio show recording here - the Quay Sessions on a Thursday evening is a must for music lovers.
22 residents recomanen
BBC Scotland
40 Pacific QuayHome to BBC Scotland. Apply for tickets on the BBC website to be in with a chance of attending a TV or radio show recording here - the Quay Sessions on a Thursday evening is a must for music lovers.
Entertainment & Activities
The tallest cinema in the world! Go on a Tuesday to take advantage of Cineworld's Bargain Tuesday deal for cheap tickets (around £6).
75 residents recomanen
Cineworld Cinema Glasgow Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew StThe tallest cinema in the world! Go on a Tuesday to take advantage of Cineworld's Bargain Tuesday deal for cheap tickets (around £6).
Try your hand at Kayaking, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, River Boarding, Funyaking, Open Water Swimming, Wakeboarding and more. Scotland's only artificial whitewater course.
Pinkston Watersports
75 N Canal Bank StTry your hand at Kayaking, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, River Boarding, Funyaking, Open Water Swimming, Wakeboarding and more. Scotland's only artificial whitewater course.
Catch a game of rugby here. Home of the mighty Glasgow Warriors rugby team.
22 residents recomanen
Scotstoun Sports Stadium
112 Danes DrCatch a game of rugby here. Home of the mighty Glasgow Warriors rugby team.
Wonderful yoga studio offering inspirational classes for all ages and abilities Monday through Sunday. Book through their website.
Our World Yoga
1000 Great Western RdWonderful yoga studio offering inspirational classes for all ages and abilities Monday through Sunday. Book through their website.
Science centre including a planetarium, IMAX cinema and the Glasgow Tower. Great family fun. Those travelling on a budget be warned that this is one of the very few visitor attractions in Glasgow that charges an entry fee and it's not cheap.
7 residents recomanen
Glasgow Science Centre station
Science centre including a planetarium, IMAX cinema and the Glasgow Tower. Great family fun. Those travelling on a budget be warned that this is one of the very few visitor attractions in Glasgow that charges an entry fee and it's not cheap.
Bikram yoga studio offering classes for all abilities. Prepare to get hot and sweaty!
9 residents recomanen
Bikram Yoga Glasgow
1 Dowanside LnBikram yoga studio offering classes for all abilities. Prepare to get hot and sweaty!
A small cinema showing new releases and special screenings on Ashton Lane. The west end really has it all ;-)
123 residents recomanen
Grosvenor
24 Ashton LnA small cinema showing new releases and special screenings on Ashton Lane. The west end really has it all ;-)
Hands down the best independent cinema in Glasgow, if not Scotland. Showing all the big new releases, as well as art-house films and other specialist screenings. Home to the annual Glasgow Film Festival that takes place every February. Highly recommended for film lovers.
104 residents recomanen
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose StHands down the best independent cinema in Glasgow, if not Scotland. Showing all the big new releases, as well as art-house films and other specialist screenings. Home to the annual Glasgow Film Festival that takes place every February. Highly recommended for film lovers.
A community centre that offers a wide range of classes and workshops from performance to martial arts. They also run a pay-what-you-want kitchen on a Thursday evening.
Kinning Park Complex
43 Cornwall StA community centre that offers a wide range of classes and workshops from performance to martial arts. They also run a pay-what-you-want kitchen on a Thursday evening.
Home to the Celtic football team. You can take a tour of the stadium.
17 residents recomanen
Club de Futbol Celta
The Celtic WayHome to the Celtic football team. You can take a tour of the stadium.
Home of the Rangers football team. You can take a tour of the stadium.
9 residents recomanen
Club de Futbol Rangers
150 Edmiston DrHome of the Rangers football team. You can take a tour of the stadium.
Home to the Partick Thistle football team. About a 15 minute walk along the canal from our flat.
6 residents recomanen
Firhill Stadium
80 Firhill RdHome to the Partick Thistle football team. About a 15 minute walk along the canal from our flat.
Local sports centre with indoor courts, gym, dance studio and swimming pool. Council run so prices are low. You don't have a to be a member to use the facilities. There is a cafe in the attached Burgh Halls.
Glasgow Club Maryhill
34 Gairbraid AveLocal sports centre with indoor courts, gym, dance studio and swimming pool. Council run so prices are low. You don't have a to be a member to use the facilities. There is a cafe in the attached Burgh Halls.
Charity offering bike hire, repairs, lessons and a shop selling bikes and accessories. Bike hire available from 1/2 days up to a week and the prices are very reasonable (helmets and locks included).
Bike for Good Glasgow South
65 Haugh RdCharity offering bike hire, repairs, lessons and a shop selling bikes and accessories. Bike hire available from 1/2 days up to a week and the prices are very reasonable (helmets and locks included).
Charity offering led bike tours around Glasgow from their bases at Templeton Street on Glasgow Green and The White House on Maryhill Road (by Maryhill Locks on the Forth and Clyde Canal - 15mins walk from our flat). Bikes available to hire. Check out their website for more information.
Free Wheel North
Templeton StreetCharity offering led bike tours around Glasgow from their bases at Templeton Street on Glasgow Green and The White House on Maryhill Road (by Maryhill Locks on the Forth and Clyde Canal - 15mins walk from our flat). Bikes available to hire. Check out their website for more information.
Getting Around
Train station for services around north Glasgow, the north of Scotland, and Edinburgh.
53 residents recomanen
Queen Street Station
George SquareTrain station for services around north Glasgow, the north of Scotland, and Edinburgh.
Train station for services between Glasgow and England. The Caledonian Sleeper train to London Euston leaves from this station.
19 residents recomanen
Central Railway Station
Gordon StreetTrain station for services between Glasgow and England. The Caledonian Sleeper train to London Euston leaves from this station.
Buchanan Bus Station
Main bus terminus in Glasgow.
One of two subway stops closest to our flat. The other is Hillhead on Byre's Road.
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Kelvinbridge Station
One of two subway stops closest to our flat. The other is Hillhead on Byre's Road.
One of two subway stations closest to our flat. The other is Kelvinbridge on Great Western Road.
48 residents recomanen
Hillhead station
One of two subway stations closest to our flat. The other is Kelvinbridge on Great Western Road.