Guidebook for Glasgow City
Food Scene
Delicious and cheap Napolitean Pizzeria.
Only 5 min away from the apartment. You can also take away if you wish.
70 habitants recommandent
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western RdDelicious and cheap Napolitean Pizzeria.
Only 5 min away from the apartment. You can also take away if you wish.
Named after its wannabe famous owner, I let you check their Instagram, this unassuming coffee shop serves a great breakfast or lunch with a lovely selection of homemade Cakes. Also they use one of my favourites sourdough bread from Freedom bakery, I think you can purchase it there, and the story behind it is noteworthy just like there bread.
Only a 5 mins walk.
10 habitants recommandent
WILLIAM Cafe
94 Queen Margaret DrNamed after its wannabe famous owner, I let you check their Instagram, this unassuming coffee shop serves a great breakfast or lunch with a lovely selection of homemade Cakes. Also they use one of my favourites sourdough bread from Freedom bakery, I think you can purchase it there, and the story behind it is noteworthy just like there bread.
Only a 5 mins walk.
stunning Italian restaurant, with Italian sourced products, Eusebi only opened recently but quickly raised to the top of the food scene in Glasgow. I wouldn't know what dish to recommend as they all are delicious. If you are on the go, it is worth noting they have a deli and offer great Italian classics to take away and warm up at home. (the lasagne is a must try).
Nice tip to reach there, you can walk along the Kelvin river from the bridge on Belmont street. 10 min walk max.
39 habitants recommandent
Eusebi Restaurant & Delicastessen
152 Park Rdstunning Italian restaurant, with Italian sourced products, Eusebi only opened recently but quickly raised to the top of the food scene in Glasgow. I wouldn't know what dish to recommend as they all are delicious. If you are on the go, it is worth noting they have a deli and offer great Italian classics to take away and warm up at home. (the lasagne is a must try).
Nice tip to reach there, you can walk along the Kelvin river from the bridge on Belmont street. 10 min walk max.
Our local bakery, always a little busy but that is only because it is finding to be too successful. They have great croissants for breakfast and freshly made sandwiches. Be aware they sell out fast, and all their bread is gone after 4 ish. Coffee is good too.
5 mins walk, just down the street.
42 habitants recommandent
Cottonrake Bakery
497 Great Western RdOur local bakery, always a little busy but that is only because it is finding to be too successful. They have great croissants for breakfast and freshly made sandwiches. Be aware they sell out fast, and all their bread is gone after 4 ish. Coffee is good too.
5 mins walk, just down the street.
The Chip on Ashton Lane, serving top quality gastro Pub food, you will always find a nice atmosphere at the weekend. Don't be surprised if the person next to you engages the conversation, people are friendly there and they might have had more pints than you. Sitting at the very top, a secluded terrace great to enjoy a Glass of wine under the heat lamps, my favourite terrace on the occasional sunny days.
Brasserie at the Chip
12 Ashton LnThe Chip on Ashton Lane, serving top quality gastro Pub food, you will always find a nice atmosphere at the weekend. Don't be surprised if the person next to you engages the conversation, people are friendly there and they might have had more pints than you. Sitting at the very top, a secluded terrace great to enjoy a Glass of wine under the heat lamps, my favourite terrace on the occasional sunny days.
Could be Michelin star decorated, but Glasgow seems to refuse to enter the guide ;) The food is excellent and it would be the perfect place for a special occasion or to indulge yourself with divine Scottish cuisine. Not cheap but still good value for money. You most likely need to book in advance.
10 mins walk
55 habitants recommandent
Cail Bruich
725 Great Western RdCould be Michelin star decorated, but Glasgow seems to refuse to enter the guide ;) The food is excellent and it would be the perfect place for a special occasion or to indulge yourself with divine Scottish cuisine. Not cheap but still good value for money. You most likely need to book in advance.
10 mins walk
Mother India Cafe is the place to go for a curry in Glasgow, they serve tapas size dishes, ideal for sharing. Most Glaswegians would agree on that even if they can't agree on football. It is situated right by the Kelvingrove Museum and marks the start of the Finnieston area where you will find the newest and hippest establishments. So yes, it is a good spot to start the evening then wander down Argyle street to discover more.
15 min walk or £4 in a Taxi.
118 habitants recommandent
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StMother India Cafe is the place to go for a curry in Glasgow, they serve tapas size dishes, ideal for sharing. Most Glaswegians would agree on that even if they can't agree on football. It is situated right by the Kelvingrove Museum and marks the start of the Finnieston area where you will find the newest and hippest establishments. So yes, it is a good spot to start the evening then wander down Argyle street to discover more.
15 min walk or £4 in a Taxi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drink pints of crafted beers, right by the River. Great selection of beers and hiving when the sun is out for after work drinks. Inn Deep is a great venue, it used to be a train station, indeed you can see where the old rail tracks and tunnels where.
Only a short walk.
54 habitants recommandent
Inn Deep
445 Great Western RdDrink pints of crafted beers, right by the River. Great selection of beers and hiving when the sun is out for after work drinks. Inn Deep is a great venue, it used to be a train station, indeed you can see where the old rail tracks and tunnels where.
Only a short walk.
Small pub with a fireplace, great place to hang out on cold rainy days. Drinks are cheap. Simple yet pleasant.
60 habitants recommandent
The Belle
617 Great Western RdSmall pub with a fireplace, great place to hang out on cold rainy days. Drinks are cheap. Simple yet pleasant.
That's our Local Pub. Nice interior. Wide selection of drinks and friendly staff. You will find a mix of students, young professionals and well-informed travellers; a good place to start a night out but not only. They serve good food and their brunch is well ranked.
10 mins walk
145 habitants recommandent
Stravaigin
28 Gibson StThat's our Local Pub. Nice interior. Wide selection of drinks and friendly staff. You will find a mix of students, young professionals and well-informed travellers; a good place to start a night out but not only. They serve good food and their brunch is well ranked.
10 mins walk
Oran Mor is an iconic place of the West End. Not only because the Pub lives within an old converted church, but also for the sound of laughter and music it beholds. You will find there a fantastic selection of Whiskeys, my advice just go for the whiskey of the month and drink some Crabbies on the side :). You can listen to live music there, on selected nights. It also features a small theatre with "a Play a Pie a Pint" event every week. Another strong point, most bars in Glasgow will close by 1 AM, Oran Mor has an extended license and closes at 3 AM.
10 mins walk.
198 habitants recommandent
Oran Mor
Byres RoadOran Mor is an iconic place of the West End. Not only because the Pub lives within an old converted church, but also for the sound of laughter and music it beholds. You will find there a fantastic selection of Whiskeys, my advice just go for the whiskey of the month and drink some Crabbies on the side :). You can listen to live music there, on selected nights. It also features a small theatre with "a Play a Pie a Pint" event every week. Another strong point, most bars in Glasgow will close by 1 AM, Oran Mor has an extended license and closes at 3 AM.
10 mins walk.
Arts & Culture
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StGreat building shared with the Scottish Ballet. Many art exhibitions and dance performances are featured there, worth checking their website.
104 habitants recommandent
Tramway
25 Albert DrGreat building shared with the Scottish Ballet. Many art exhibitions and dance performances are featured there, worth checking their website.
The cultural hot spot of Glasgow, home of Rennie Mackintosh. #Art students tend to hang out around there and their union bar is rather cool to not stay colourful.
100 habitants recommandent
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StThe cultural hot spot of Glasgow, home of Rennie Mackintosh. #Art students tend to hang out around there and their union bar is rather cool to not stay colourful.
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals StIndependent Theatre.
Towering above Glasgow city centre, you can catch a great view of the city. Various exhibitions are hosted in this multi-level building.
144 habitants recommandent
Le Phare
11 Mitchell LnTowering above Glasgow city centre, you can catch a great view of the city. Various exhibitions are hosted in this multi-level building.
Parks & Nature
Quiet and Unique Loch, near Aberfoyle. My favourite place for a Pic Nic. You can also rent a kayak and paddle around the islands where you can stop for a bbq.
11 habitants recommandent
Loch Ard
Quiet and Unique Loch, near Aberfoyle. My favourite place for a Pic Nic. You can also rent a kayak and paddle around the islands where you can stop for a bbq.
Easy Hike you can complete in 2 hours. At the top of Ben Aan, you will enjoy stunning views of Loch Katrin and its surrounding, you can see Ben Lomond beyond.
36 habitants recommandent
Ben A'an
Easy Hike you can complete in 2 hours. At the top of Ben Aan, you will enjoy stunning views of Loch Katrin and its surrounding, you can see Ben Lomond beyond.
Shopping
Great selection of vegetables as well as organic food. They have a deli counter.
You can find a wide variety of bread there.
only 5 mins walk.
57 habitants recommandent
Roots Fruits & Flowers
455 Great Western RdGreat selection of vegetables as well as organic food. They have a deli counter.
You can find a wide variety of bread there.
only 5 mins walk.
If you are a cheese lover, look no further! walk down the street and you will find at Mellis all the cheese you need. High quality products.
22 habitants recommandent
I. J. Mellis Cheesemonger
492 Great Western RdIf you are a cheese lover, look no further! walk down the street and you will find at Mellis all the cheese you need. High quality products.
Old flee market, emblematic and social hang out for Glaswegians, to be experienced by all. The barras remains a little time capsule where you can catch a glimpse of what used to be Glasgow in the post-industrial era. The market has seen a regeneration program transforming the neighbourhood into a more Campden like with venues like the Baad, however it still resemble the more unsophisticated and original purpose of the city's market.
49 habitants recommandent
Marché Barras
244 GallowgateOld flee market, emblematic and social hang out for Glaswegians, to be experienced by all. The barras remains a little time capsule where you can catch a glimpse of what used to be Glasgow in the post-industrial era. The market has seen a regeneration program transforming the neighbourhood into a more Campden like with venues like the Baad, however it still resemble the more unsophisticated and original purpose of the city's market.
Essentials
Only a short walk down the street, you can find all you need at the Co-op.
24 habitants recommandent
Great Western Road's Co-op
470 Great Western RdOnly a short walk down the street, you can find all you need at the Co-op.
Large Waitrose shop, it is known for quality products and probably is the best place for shopping if you want to fill up the fridge and buy any ingredients. 10 mins walk. They can also offer home delivery, check their website.
75 habitants recommandent
Waitrose & Partners
373 Byres RdLarge Waitrose shop, it is known for quality products and probably is the best place for shopping if you want to fill up the fridge and buy any ingredients. 10 mins walk. They can also offer home delivery, check their website.
Getting Around
Closest subway station. 5 min walk down the street. #Stop at Sauchiehall Street or St Enoch for the city centre.
34 habitants recommandent
Kelvinbridge Station
Closest subway station. 5 min walk down the street. #Stop at Sauchiehall Street or St Enoch for the city centre.
Can be reached via Buses departing from Glasgow city centre. Only 20 min away in a taxi, the cost is about £15 with private hire.
69 habitants recommandent
Aéroport de Glasgow
Can be reached via Buses departing from Glasgow city centre. Only 20 min away in a taxi, the cost is about £15 with private hire.