Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
One of our favourites! Bakery 47 is a quirky little bakery open Wednesday - Sunday with an absolutely incredible array of freshly baked breads and pastries with tables to sit in or takeaway. Although has odd opening times generally only from Thursday to Sunday. You should call in advance to check opening times for the coming week. 0141 237 9470
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bakery47
76 Victoria RoadOne of our favourites! Bakery 47 is a quirky little bakery open Wednesday - Sunday with an absolutely incredible array of freshly baked breads and pastries with tables to sit in or takeaway. Although has odd opening times generally only from Thursday to Sunday. You should call in advance to check opening times for the coming week. 0141 237 9470
Milk is our regular go to for breakfast/ brunch. We love it's relaxed atmosphere with it's creeping ivy and mis-matched furniture PLUS the french toast with bacon and maple syrup is definitely worth a visit.
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MILK
452 Victoria RdMilk is our regular go to for breakfast/ brunch. We love it's relaxed atmosphere with it's creeping ivy and mis-matched furniture PLUS the french toast with bacon and maple syrup is definitely worth a visit.
The food here is absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. It can get quite busy on the weekends so try and get there early to avoid queues.
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Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StThe food here is absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. It can get quite busy on the weekends so try and get there early to avoid queues.
A little more expensive but the food here is incredible. Plus the restaurant sits on the iconic Ashton Lane in the West End so always worth a visit.
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Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnA little more expensive but the food here is incredible. Plus the restaurant sits on the iconic Ashton Lane in the West End so always worth a visit.
Hooked - Fish & Chips
1027 Cathcart RdOur favourite fish and chip takeaway
Can get quite busy but good authentic selection of tapas and very close to the flat.
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Tinto Tapas Bar
138 Battlefield RdCan get quite busy but good authentic selection of tapas and very close to the flat.
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnPaesano Pizza
94 Miller StTchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago LnDrinks & Nightlife
Much more than you're average Student Union bar - this place serves very cheap drinks and a tasty selection of street food, burgers, pizza etc..
It also has great music and turns in to a club venue on some nights
Vic Café & Bar
20 Scott StMuch more than you're average Student Union bar - this place serves very cheap drinks and a tasty selection of street food, burgers, pizza etc..
It also has great music and turns in to a club venue on some nights
Reasonably priced drinks and seems to have good nights on
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The Old Hairdressers
Renfield LaneReasonably priced drinks and seems to have good nights on
This place has a really good sound system and great music. Go to this tiny club for a very Glasgow night out
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Sub Club
22 Jamaica StThis place has a really good sound system and great music. Go to this tiny club for a very Glasgow night out
The Allison Arms
720 Pollokshaws RdTraditional pub with selection of craft beers
Clockwork Beer Co
1153-1155 Cathcart RdThe Rum Shack
657-659 Pollokshaws RdNice garden area for sunny days. They serve Caribbean food too
Hundreds of malt whiskies, varied in style, strength and maturity displayed above a traditional bar. (We haven't been here as we aren't big whisky drinkers but I'm told it's worth a visit)
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The Pot Still
154 Hope StHundreds of malt whiskies, varied in style, strength and maturity displayed above a traditional bar. (We haven't been here as we aren't big whisky drinkers but I'm told it's worth a visit)
Sightseeing
The lighthouse has a few interesting exhibits on but really this is good for the views. *Note you don't want to go the viewing platform that the lift takes you to but instead the one accessed via the massive spiral staircases. Ask at the help desk if you have trouble finding it
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A Világítótorony
11 Mitchell LnThe lighthouse has a few interesting exhibits on but really this is good for the views. *Note you don't want to go the viewing platform that the lift takes you to but instead the one accessed via the massive spiral staircases. Ask at the help desk if you have trouble finding it
Parks & Nature
Interesting collection of artefacts housed in an impressive new building. The Burrell collection is in Pollock Country Park which is beautiful and you can even spot some Highland cows meandering about if you're lucky!
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The Burrell Collection
Interesting collection of artefacts housed in an impressive new building. The Burrell collection is in Pollock Country Park which is beautiful and you can even spot some Highland cows meandering about if you're lucky!
Try to find the fern that curls up when you tickle it ;)
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdTry to find the fern that curls up when you tickle it ;)
There's a really good viewing platform in the middle of the park and lots of bunnies hopping around if you like that sort of thing.
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Királynői park
Langside RoadThere's a really good viewing platform in the middle of the park and lots of bunnies hopping around if you like that sort of thing.
Less than 40 minutes away on the train, the views of the Loch are truly breathtaking. Plus the train tickets are ridiculously cheap.
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Loch Lomond-tó
Less than 40 minutes away on the train, the views of the Loch are truly breathtaking. Plus the train tickets are ridiculously cheap.
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareArts & Culture
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareA non profit volunteer run contemporary gallery. Has had a huge impact on the Glasgow art scene over the last 20 years.
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Transmission Gallery
28 King St A non profit volunteer run contemporary gallery. Has had a huge impact on the Glasgow art scene over the last 20 years.
Close to the area and a great space (where the last Turner Prize was held)
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Villamos
25 Albert DrClose to the area and a great space (where the last Turner Prize was held)
Kortárs Művészeti Központ (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StMary Mary
51 Oswald St Contemporary art gallery, buzz for entrance!
Tron Theatre
63 TrongateFantastic museum with enough to keep the whole family entertained. An interesting way to study the history of Glasgow too.
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Riverside Múzeum
100 Pointhouse Rd Fantastic museum with enough to keep the whole family entertained. An interesting way to study the history of Glasgow too.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios
2 Dawson RdA contemporary art gallery on the outskirts of the city centre.
One of the best traditional art galleries in Scotland. Definitely the best traditional art gallery in Glasgow. Right next to the Macintosh house and the Huntarian Museum.
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Hunterian Művészeti Galéria
82 Hillhead StOne of the best traditional art galleries in Scotland. Definitely the best traditional art gallery in Glasgow. Right next to the Macintosh house and the Huntarian Museum.
The Common Guild
60 Woodlands TerraceVery important contemporary gallery.
The Modern Institute
14-20 Osborne StImportant contemporary gallery.
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdA legendary comedy club in Glasgow.
Shopping
Mr Ben Retro Clothing
101 King StHere, you'll find all the high street shops and a few interesting buskers if you're lucky
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Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetHere, you'll find all the high street shops and a few interesting buskers if you're lucky
Essentials
This shop is 5 minutes away and has most things if you're cooking for yourself
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Tesco Express
455 Paisley RdThis shop is 5 minutes away and has most things if you're cooking for yourself
Huge 24 hour ASDA has everything you could possibly need and is slightly cheaper than the local Tesco
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Asda Toryglen Superstore
555 Prospecthill RdHuge 24 hour ASDA has everything you could possibly need and is slightly cheaper than the local Tesco