Food Scene
BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StGreat brews and amazing pizzas and burgers
Located on the West End’s main street, this is a lovely café where you can enjoy some tea or coffee and a bite to eat while exploring this part of the city.
45 locals recommend
Kember & Jones
134 Byres RdLocated on the West End’s main street, this is a lovely café where you can enjoy some tea or coffee and a bite to eat while exploring this part of the city.
This amazing little place is perfect for picking up some homemade ice cream and churros when you are on your way to the West End. Take-out is available too and you can indulge while taking in the views at the Botanic Gardens, located close by.
14 locals recommend
Loop & Scoop
665 Great Western RdThis amazing little place is perfect for picking up some homemade ice cream and churros when you are on your way to the West End. Take-out is available too and you can indulge while taking in the views at the Botanic Gardens, located close by.
Located in close proximity to Glasgow Green, this famous record store come restau- rant is known for its homebrewed drinks, small gigs and great vegan food.
68 locals recommend
Mono
King StreetLocated in close proximity to Glasgow Green, this famous record store come restau- rant is known for its homebrewed drinks, small gigs and great vegan food.
The very best of Indian cuisine in Glasgow - simple as that. They also have a café a little further down the road, which offers great food at a more affordable price.
85 locals recommend
Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceThe very best of Indian cuisine in Glasgow - simple as that. They also have a café a little further down the road, which offers great food at a more affordable price.
Our favourite place to eat out offers great breakfast, brunch and lunch options and has an amazing display of freshly baked bread, cakes and other treats. There are options available for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans.
53 locals recommend
Singl-end Garnethill
263 Renfrew StOur favourite place to eat out offers great breakfast, brunch and lunch options and has an amazing display of freshly baked bread, cakes and other treats. There are options available for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans.
The Glasgow School of Art’s student union offers a selection of food in a pub atmosphere. You can enjoy an evening spotting one or the other well-known musician or artist and become a part of the Art School crowd. Also: check if there are any con- certs on, you won’t regret it!
18 locals recommend
The ABC
20 Scott StThe Glasgow School of Art’s student union offers a selection of food in a pub atmosphere. You can enjoy an evening spotting one or the other well-known musician or artist and become a part of the Art School crowd. Also: check if there are any con- certs on, you won’t regret it!
Squeezed into a small side street of Byres Road, this lovely little restaurant offers great Vietnamese cuisine at affordable prices in an authentic (ish) environment. Try the Banh Mi!
84 locals recommend
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnSqueezed into a small side street of Byres Road, this lovely little restaurant offers great Vietnamese cuisine at affordable prices in an authentic (ish) environment. Try the Banh Mi!
Located in the heart of the West End’s nightlife, this restaurant offers fine dining downstairs and more affordable options upstairs in the brasserie. If you want to celebrate something, this is definitely the right place to go. The service and food are excellent and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Options for meat-eaters, vege- tarians and vegans available.
165 locals recommend
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnLocated in the heart of the West End’s nightlife, this restaurant offers fine dining downstairs and more affordable options upstairs in the brasserie. If you want to celebrate something, this is definitely the right place to go. The service and food are excellent and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Options for meat-eaters, vege- tarians and vegans available.
AMAZING pizza, simple as that. Try the balsamic onions for starters!
70 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western RdAMAZING pizza, simple as that. Try the balsamic onions for starters!
AMAZING pizza, simple as that. Try the balsamic onions for starters!
99 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza
94 Miller StAMAZING pizza, simple as that. Try the balsamic onions for starters!
Drinks & Nightlife
A well-known pup as you imagine it, located in an old church in the West End. Enjoy a pint and some classic pub food.
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres RoadA well-known pup as you imagine it, located in an old church in the West End. Enjoy a pint and some classic pub food.
Great bar, often with live music, and a great vegan food menu.
32 locals recommend
The 78 Kelvinhaugh St
The 78 Kelvinhaugh StreetGreat bar, often with live music, and a great vegan food menu.
Sightseeing
A bit random but definitely worth a look, Argyle Arcade hosts most of the city’s jew- ellers and goldsmiths. A lot of sparkle!
7 locals recommend
Argyll Arcade
A bit random but definitely worth a look, Argyle Arcade hosts most of the city’s jew- ellers and goldsmiths. A lot of sparkle!
If you are interested in Glasgow’s history and politics, this impressive building on George Square might be the one for you! We once visited this place with a tour and definitely learnt a lot!
38 locals recommend
Glasgow City Chambers
82 George SquareIf you are interested in Glasgow’s history and politics, this impressive building on George Square might be the one for you! We once visited this place with a tour and definitely learnt a lot!
This is our second home. Visit GSofA with a guided tour and learn about its history and influence on the cultural life of Glasgow and see the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Furniture Exhibition.
100 locals recommend
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StThis is our second home. Visit GSofA with a guided tour and learn about its history and influence on the cultural life of Glasgow and see the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Furniture Exhibition.
Parks & Nature
The Botanics consists of a Victorian greenhouse and a more contemporary green- house, both situated in a 27-acre park. Leading down to the river Kelvin, you can take a lovely walk and possibly spot some wildlife.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdThe Botanics consists of a Victorian greenhouse and a more contemporary green- house, both situated in a 27-acre park. Leading down to the river Kelvin, you can take a lovely walk and possibly spot some wildlife.
Another nice park to visit, located in the east of the city centre. You can also stop by the local museum, People’s Palace.
195 locals recommend
Glasgow Green
Greendyke StreetAnother nice park to visit, located in the east of the city centre. You can also stop by the local museum, People’s Palace.
Located a short walk over the bridge away and into the West End, Kelvingrove Park is a great place to have a walk, read a book or simply unwind. During the sunny summer days, many people have a picnic or barbecue there.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareLocated a short walk over the bridge away and into the West End, Kelvingrove Park is a great place to have a walk, read a book or simply unwind. During the sunny summer days, many people have a picnic or barbecue there.
Arts & Culture
This free museum has a great permanent exhibition, as well as a range of diverse seasonal exhibitions.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StThis free museum has a great permanent exhibition, as well as a range of diverse seasonal exhibitions.
A free to visit landmark, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this exhibition space is dedicated to architecture, design and the city of Glasgow. Enjoy the wonderful view over the rooftops of Glasgow from the top!
144 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell LnA free to visit landmark, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this exhibition space is dedicated to architecture, design and the city of Glasgow. Enjoy the wonderful view over the rooftops of Glasgow from the top!
Shopping
Located almost opposite from the Hanoi Bike Shop, you shouldn’t miss what this shabby-looking green shed holds. It’s famous for its extraordinary vintage clothes and has supplied outfits to Downton Abbey, among others.
13 locals recommend
Starry Starry Night
19 Dowanside LnLocated almost opposite from the Hanoi Bike Shop, you shouldn’t miss what this shabby-looking green shed holds. It’s famous for its extraordinary vintage clothes and has supplied outfits to Downton Abbey, among others.