Food Scene
Amazing Italian deli/restaurant across the road. It would be crazy to not pop in for a visit. It can be difficult to get a table because the place is so popular. The whole menu is also available to take away at slightly cheaper prices so if it’s packed then just choose what you fancy and bring it back to the flat to eat.
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Celino's
620 Alexandra ParadeAmazing Italian deli/restaurant across the road. It would be crazy to not pop in for a visit. It can be difficult to get a table because the place is so popular. The whole menu is also available to take away at slightly cheaper prices so if it’s packed then just choose what you fancy and bring it back to the flat to eat.
Cult favourite in the area, this no-frills burger joint is open every day from 12noon-10pm, serving burgers (vegan and vegetarian too) and ribs. They import their Coca Cola from Mexico which still sticks to the 1980s recipe and is made with raw cane sugar.
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Dennistoun Bar-B-Que
585 Duke StCult favourite in the area, this no-frills burger joint is open every day from 12noon-10pm, serving burgers (vegan and vegetarian too) and ribs. They import their Coca Cola from Mexico which still sticks to the 1980s recipe and is made with raw cane sugar.
Coia’s is a Glasgow institution. Open since the 1920’s, this Italian family restaurant has been in the Coia family ever since. Big booth seating, reasonable prices and a lively Italian atmosphere. Great breakfasts as well.
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Coia's Cafe
473-477 Duke StCoia’s is a Glasgow institution. Open since the 1920’s, this Italian family restaurant has been in the Coia family ever since. Big booth seating, reasonable prices and a lively Italian atmosphere. Great breakfasts as well.
Just one block down from Coia’s on Duke Street, Café Tibo is a small bistro which serves a mixed menu relying on Scottish ingredients wherever possible. They have a well-stocked bar with a great wine list. Some evenings they run spoken word and live music nights.
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Tibo Bistro
443 Duke StJust one block down from Coia’s on Duke Street, Café Tibo is a small bistro which serves a mixed menu relying on Scottish ingredients wherever possible. They have a well-stocked bar with a great wine list. Some evenings they run spoken word and live music nights.
Award-winning fine dining restaurant in Dennistoun that opened last year. Set within an Edwardian townhouse, it has been expertly renovated and is a beautiful place to spend an evening – sophisticated but comfortable. The chefs are some of Scotland’s best, the menu is creative, artistic and very well devised. It’s quite expensive – up to £25 for a main course – but really feels like a treat.
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Bilson Eleven
10 Annfield PlAward-winning fine dining restaurant in Dennistoun that opened last year. Set within an Edwardian townhouse, it has been expertly renovated and is a beautiful place to spend an evening – sophisticated but comfortable. The chefs are some of Scotland’s best, the menu is creative, artistic and very well devised. It’s quite expensive – up to £25 for a main course – but really feels like a treat.
Stan’s is run by local artist Amanda Stanley who has a studio in the back. Specialises in pour over coffee which is flavoursome and brews at a relaxed pace. Pretty hip, the prices are “pay what you want” so a good place to visit if you’re getting rid of British currency.
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STAN'S STUDIO
43 Alexandra Park StStan’s is run by local artist Amanda Stanley who has a studio in the back. Specialises in pour over coffee which is flavoursome and brews at a relaxed pace. Pretty hip, the prices are “pay what you want” so a good place to visit if you’re getting rid of British currency.
In my opinion, Tapa do the best coffee in Dennistoun. Around a 15 minute walk from the flat, it makes for a good stopping point on the walk into the city centre.
Great baked goods as well, of course.
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Tapa Coffee & Bakehouse
19-21 Whitehill StIn my opinion, Tapa do the best coffee in Dennistoun. Around a 15 minute walk from the flat, it makes for a good stopping point on the walk into the city centre.
Great baked goods as well, of course.
Top Scottish produce cooked up with real flair, awarded the Michelen Bib Gourment every year since 2012. Laid back boho interior, clever cocktails, good draught beers.
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Stravaigin
28 Gibson StTop Scottish produce cooked up with real flair, awarded the Michelen Bib Gourment every year since 2012. Laid back boho interior, clever cocktails, good draught beers.
Hidden gem on Renfield Lane minutes from Central Station. Music bar with varied 100% vegan menu. So delicious!
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Stereo Cafe Bar
22 Renfield LnHidden gem on Renfield Lane minutes from Central Station. Music bar with varied 100% vegan menu. So delicious!
Fast growing Scottish burger chain. Uses high quality ingredients. Even the veggie options are delicious.
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Lauders Bar, Glasgow
65 St Vincent StFast growing Scottish burger chain. Uses high quality ingredients. Even the veggie options are delicious.
Glasgow’s hottest new pizza place, sometimes there is a queue but the pizzas are definitely worth the wait.
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Paesano Pizza
94 Miller StGlasgow’s hottest new pizza place, sometimes there is a queue but the pizzas are definitely worth the wait.
High end Chinese restaurant in the city centre, classy service, offering good old fashioned Chinese favourites.
Amber Regent
50 W Regent StHigh end Chinese restaurant in the city centre, classy service, offering good old fashioned Chinese favourites.
Trendy Vietnamese canteen on a cobbled West End street. Beyonce ate here when she was in town!
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The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnTrendy Vietnamese canteen on a cobbled West End street. Beyonce ate here when she was in town!
Reliable Japanese food at the heart of Sauchiehall Street, great sushi selection and huge sake library.
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Nanakusa
441 Sauchiehall StReliable Japanese food at the heart of Sauchiehall Street, great sushi selection and huge sake library.
This place is so good that every other curry house in the city had to up their game. Creative menu.
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Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StThis place is so good that every other curry house in the city had to up their game. Creative menu.
Small street food café off Byres Road in the West End, serves steamed buns, rice bowls. Very reasonably priced.
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Kimchi Cult
14 Chancellor StSmall street food café off Byres Road in the West End, serves steamed buns, rice bowls. Very reasonably priced.
Chic Thai dining in former music school in the heart of the city, £9 Pad Thai in beautiful marble surroundings.
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Chaophraya & Palm Sugar Lounge
175 Buchanan StChic Thai dining in former music school in the heart of the city, £9 Pad Thai in beautiful marble surroundings.
Upmarket relaxed Scottish seafood from the Gandolfi team (legendary Glasgow restaurateurs for 40 years.)
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Gandolfi Fish
64 Albion StUpmarket relaxed Scottish seafood from the Gandolfi team (legendary Glasgow restaurateurs for 40 years.)
Former head chef at the Roux brothers’ famous 2 Michelin-starred London restaurant. Widely considered the best restaurant in town. Fine dining at its best.
Brian Maule at Chardon d'Or
176 W Regent StFormer head chef at the Roux brothers’ famous 2 Michelin-starred London restaurant. Widely considered the best restaurant in town. Fine dining at its best.
Large reliable Mexican restaurant in the city centre with party atmosphere, £3 Margaritas during the week.
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Topolabamba
89 St Vincent StLarge reliable Mexican restaurant in the city centre with party atmosphere, £3 Margaritas during the week.
Dark wooden, mismatched interior attracts a hip bookish crowd. Look out for political and feminist graffiti on the chalk board walls. Seriously rich strong coffee.
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Artisan Roast
15-17 Gibson StDark wooden, mismatched interior attracts a hip bookish crowd. Look out for political and feminist graffiti on the chalk board walls. Seriously rich strong coffee.
Local favourite - this popular Glasgow business has 5 locations in the city now. Slick, unassuming and good at what they do. I’ve never had a bad coffee here.
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Tinderbox
189 Byres RdLocal favourite - this popular Glasgow business has 5 locations in the city now. Slick, unassuming and good at what they do. I’ve never had a bad coffee here.
Probably the best railway station coffee in the UK! If you’re travelling from Central Station, grab one of these for the journey. They roast their own beans in store.
Gordon Street Coffee
79 Gordon StProbably the best railway station coffee in the UK! If you’re travelling from Central Station, grab one of these for the journey. They roast their own beans in store.
Great little café with a conscience in the Southside. Gig space at the back which hosts regular events, often with a social justice agenda. Coffee is locally roasted.
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The Glad Cafe C.I.C
1006A Pollokshaws RoadGreat little café with a conscience in the Southside. Gig space at the back which hosts regular events, often with a social justice agenda. Coffee is locally roasted.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nicest “proper pub” in the area, shows sport at the weekends, has a popular quiz on a Thursday nights which is free to enter. Food is typical pub fare (macaroni cheese, burgers etc) and is reasonably priced. Attracts a friendly local crowd.
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The Duke Bar
380 Duke StNicest “proper pub” in the area, shows sport at the weekends, has a popular quiz on a Thursday nights which is free to enter. Food is typical pub fare (macaroni cheese, burgers etc) and is reasonably priced. Attracts a friendly local crowd.
My favourite bar in Dennistoun. Good selection of beers, clever cocktail list, nice wine selection. They’re pretty good at everything without showing off about it or charging too much money. Atmosphere is very warm and friendly, the food is good and pretty cheap, and they play vinyl. You could easily spend hours here.
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Redmond's
304 Duke StMy favourite bar in Dennistoun. Good selection of beers, clever cocktail list, nice wine selection. They’re pretty good at everything without showing off about it or charging too much money. Atmosphere is very warm and friendly, the food is good and pretty cheap, and they play vinyl. You could easily spend hours here.
A must for beer fans, Drygate is the bar beside the large Tennent’s Brewery and has a constantly impressive selection of beers on tap, brewed just metres away. Large bench seats and a low-key atmosphere, they serve hearty pub food made with Scottish ingredients. Great deck for outdoor drinking in the summer too.
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Drygate
DrygateA must for beer fans, Drygate is the bar beside the large Tennent’s Brewery and has a constantly impressive selection of beers on tap, brewed just metres away. Large bench seats and a low-key atmosphere, they serve hearty pub food made with Scottish ingredients. Great deck for outdoor drinking in the summer too.
Cobbled West End lane lit from above by fairy lights. Lovely bars, restaurants and even an independent cinema. Friendly atmosphere, Ashton Lane is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening (or both!)
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Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneCobbled West End lane lit from above by fairy lights. Lovely bars, restaurants and even an independent cinema. Friendly atmosphere, Ashton Lane is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening (or both!)
The Times recently named Finnieston “the hippest place in the UK”. Some of the city’s best new cocktail bars and restaurants are concentrated here. Very popular with the hipster crowd, lots of trendy and innovative places.
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Finnieston
The Times recently named Finnieston “the hippest place in the UK”. Some of the city’s best new cocktail bars and restaurants are concentrated here. Very popular with the hipster crowd, lots of trendy and innovative places.
Sophisticated well-established area packed with terrific restaurants and bars with good wine lists. Spoilt for choice, everywhere in the Candleriggs area is pretty good but quite pricey. Casino and cabaret at the end of the street.
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Merchant City
97-99 CandleriggsSophisticated well-established area packed with terrific restaurants and bars with good wine lists. Spoilt for choice, everywhere in the Candleriggs area is pretty good but quite pricey. Casino and cabaret at the end of the street.
You haven’t really had a night out in Glasgow until you’ve had one on Sauchiehall Street! Nearby gig venues mean there are loads of great music bars here. The street itself is always busy, lots of takeaway shops and nightclubs.
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Sauchiehall Street
Sauchiehall StreetYou haven’t really had a night out in Glasgow until you’ve had one on Sauchiehall Street! Nearby gig venues mean there are loads of great music bars here. The street itself is always busy, lots of takeaway shops and nightclubs.
Runs parallel to Sauchiehall Street and has a huge selection of cocktail bars. Attracts a well-heeled young professional crowd at the weekend. Can be expensive but has cheap cocktails during the week when it’s less busy.
Bath Street
Bath StreetRuns parallel to Sauchiehall Street and has a huge selection of cocktail bars. Attracts a well-heeled young professional crowd at the weekend. Can be expensive but has cheap cocktails during the week when it’s less busy.
Very inventive and original cocktail bar in the heart of Finnieston. Chic vintage interior, feels a bit like a Gatsby party.
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Kelvingrove Café
1161 Argyle StVery inventive and original cocktail bar in the heart of Finnieston. Chic vintage interior, feels a bit like a Gatsby party.
Traditional pub with biggest whisky library (over 700) in the city. Popular with locals and tourists alike. A must for whisky fans.
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The Pot Still
154 Hope StTraditional pub with biggest whisky library (over 700) in the city. Popular with locals and tourists alike. A must for whisky fans.
A real Glasgow institution. If you head to Sleazys after a gig, the band you just watched will probably be drinking there too.
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Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall StreetA real Glasgow institution. If you head to Sleazys after a gig, the band you just watched will probably be drinking there too.
Small gig venue which rich rock n roll history, Oasis were signed here. Downstairs bar is open all the time and plays great music.
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King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StSmall gig venue which rich rock n roll history, Oasis were signed here. Downstairs bar is open all the time and plays great music.
Bit of a hidden gem. Craft beers, regular live music. Quirky, cool pub with beer garden on the banks of the River Kelvin.
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Inn Deep
445 Great Western RdBit of a hidden gem. Craft beers, regular live music. Quirky, cool pub with beer garden on the banks of the River Kelvin.
Large Irish pub set up for viewing sport. If you want to see something specific, just ask – they can probably put it on one of their screens. Gets lively if Celtic are playing. Drinks are cheap.
O'Neill's
71-73 Albion StLarge Irish pub set up for viewing sport. If you want to see something specific, just ask – they can probably put it on one of their screens. Gets lively if Celtic are playing. Drinks are cheap.
Tennent’s brewery run tours every day, priced at £7.50. They offer an interesting insight into how this popular Glaswegian beer is made, as well as a history of the brand. Includes lots of free beer samples.
Wellpark Brewery
161 Duke StTennent’s brewery run tours every day, priced at £7.50. They offer an interesting insight into how this popular Glaswegian beer is made, as well as a history of the brand. Includes lots of free beer samples.
Wild Cabaret Lounge in Merchant City has fun performances every night (and during the day) featuring singers, burlesque dancers, and quirky comedians.
Wild Cabaret & Wicked Lounge
18 CandleriggsWild Cabaret Lounge in Merchant City has fun performances every night (and during the day) featuring singers, burlesque dancers, and quirky comedians.
Entertainment & Activities
Sophisticated independent cinema in the city centre which opened in 1939. Shows the best Hollywood, arthouse and classic films.
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Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose StSophisticated independent cinema in the city centre which opened in 1939. Shows the best Hollywood, arthouse and classic films.
At over 200 feet tall, Cineworld in Glasgow is the world’s tallest cinema. Views from the top are unbeatable. Make sure you ride in the glass lift!
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Cineworld Cinema Glasgow Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew StAt over 200 feet tall, Cineworld in Glasgow is the world’s tallest cinema. Views from the top are unbeatable. Make sure you ride in the glass lift!
The Stand Comedy Club in the West End is the best place to spot new comedic talent. Many famous comedians take their shows here to warm up before embarking on major tours, so look out for unlisted performers on the line-up.
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The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdThe Stand Comedy Club in the West End is the best place to spot new comedic talent. Many famous comedians take their shows here to warm up before embarking on major tours, so look out for unlisted performers on the line-up.
Whitehill Pool is a swimming pool and gym on Whitehill Street, 5 minutes from the flat. They have fitness classes including pilates, yoga and spin.
Glasgow Club Whitehill Pool
240 Onslow DrWhitehill Pool is a swimming pool and gym on Whitehill Street, 5 minutes from the flat. They have fitness classes including pilates, yoga and spin.
State of the art fitness centre a 30 minute walk from the flat. It has a luxury gym, velodrome, steam room, sauna and various fitness classes.
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Emirates Arena
1000 London RoadState of the art fitness centre a 30 minute walk from the flat. It has a luxury gym, velodrome, steam room, sauna and various fitness classes.
Arts & Culture
Merchant City theatre which showcases innovative and edgy productions. Prices for some shows begin at just £5. Be sure to check the listings.
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Tron Theatre
63 TrongateMerchant City theatre which showcases innovative and edgy productions. Prices for some shows begin at just £5. Be sure to check the listings.
Large productions and touring musicals from London’s West End usually visit the King’s. It opened in 1904 and is decorated in a very opulent style.
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King's Theatre
297 Bath StLarge productions and touring musicals from London’s West End usually visit the King’s. It opened in 1904 and is decorated in a very opulent style.
500 capacity theatre, showing small productions of popular plays. Sometimes 50p tickets are available if you queue in the morning.
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Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals St500 capacity theatre, showing small productions of popular plays. Sometimes 50p tickets are available if you queue in the morning.
Very impressive art gallery and museum which houses one of Europe’s best art collections. Works by Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso hang on the walls. Dali’s iconic portrait Christ of St John of the Cross is also on show here. The best work by Scottish artists (including the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys) can be found in Kelvingrove. One of the best places to visit in Glasgow.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StVery impressive art gallery and museum which houses one of Europe’s best art collections. Works by Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso hang on the walls. Dali’s iconic portrait Christ of St John of the Cross is also on show here. The best work by Scottish artists (including the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys) can be found in Kelvingrove. One of the best places to visit in Glasgow.
Glasgow GoMA is the pillared building behind Glasgow’s iconic Duke of Wellington Statue (it has become a tradition in the city for people to climb the statue and place a traffic cone on his head.) The GoMA showcases the best in modern art from the 20th and 21st century. It also has a really great gift shop which sells Glasgow souvenirs, many made by new local artists.
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Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareGlasgow GoMA is the pillared building behind Glasgow’s iconic Duke of Wellington Statue (it has become a tradition in the city for people to climb the statue and place a traffic cone on his head.) The GoMA showcases the best in modern art from the 20th and 21st century. It also has a really great gift shop which sells Glasgow souvenirs, many made by new local artists.
Riverside Museum is located on the banks of the Clyde and is home to the Museum of Transport, which has an amazing collection of vintage vehicles. It also features exhibits about fashion, Scottish history and the River Clyde. It even has perfectly reconstructed stores from the mid-century.
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Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdRiverside Museum is located on the banks of the Clyde and is home to the Museum of Transport, which has an amazing collection of vintage vehicles. It also features exhibits about fashion, Scottish history and the River Clyde. It even has perfectly reconstructed stores from the mid-century.
Lots of new local artists display their work downstairs in the CCA, and there are often larger exhibitions or installations to see in the bigger exhibition spaces upstairs. The building is airy and stylish, it also has a really nice restaurant downstairs and bar upstairs with a small outdoor terrace.
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Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StLots of new local artists display their work downstairs in the CCA, and there are often larger exhibitions or installations to see in the bigger exhibition spaces upstairs. The building is airy and stylish, it also has a really nice restaurant downstairs and bar upstairs with a small outdoor terrace.
International arts space in the Southside of the city. Recently hosted the Turner Prize exhibition. The 38 bus takes you right to the door. The building is also where the Scottish Ballet rehearse - if you pop upstairs they have a merchandise stand and sometimes the staff even let you have a peek at the ballet rehearsals.
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Tramway
25 Albert DrInternational arts space in the Southside of the city. Recently hosted the Turner Prize exhibition. The 38 bus takes you right to the door. The building is also where the Scottish Ballet rehearse - if you pop upstairs they have a merchandise stand and sometimes the staff even let you have a peek at the ballet rehearsals.
On the banks of the River Clyde, the Science Centre is an interactive science museum. The large planetarium is very beautiful. There is also a large IMAX cinema in the building.
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Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayOn the banks of the River Clyde, the Science Centre is an interactive science museum. The large planetarium is very beautiful. There is also a large IMAX cinema in the building.
Shopping
Around a 30 minute walk from the flat, visiting Barras Market is a fun Glasgow experience. The outdoor market takes place under the iconic metal arches every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Traders sell a variety of things: food, clothes, records, and lots of questionable “antiques”. Remember to haggle!
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Der Barras-Markt
244 GallowgateAround a 30 minute walk from the flat, visiting Barras Market is a fun Glasgow experience. The outdoor market takes place under the iconic metal arches every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Traders sell a variety of things: food, clothes, records, and lots of questionable “antiques”. Remember to haggle!
Buchanan Street is a pedestrianised street which runs down the centre of Glasgow’s busiest shopping district. The street is bookended by two large shopping malls (Buchanan Galleries at one end, St Enoch Centre at the other). Glasgow’s largest department store House of Fraser is also on Buchanan Street.
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Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetBuchanan Street is a pedestrianised street which runs down the centre of Glasgow’s busiest shopping district. The street is bookended by two large shopping malls (Buchanan Galleries at one end, St Enoch Centre at the other). Glasgow’s largest department store House of Fraser is also on Buchanan Street.
Byres Road is the West End’s main street, which has a good selection of quirky places to shop: vintage fashion boutiques, record stores and second hand shops.
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Byres Road
Byres RoadByres Road is the West End’s main street, which has a good selection of quirky places to shop: vintage fashion boutiques, record stores and second hand shops.
5 minute drive from the flat, this retail park has a selection of supermarkets (ASDA, Tesco) a few fast food places (Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonald’s) and an ASDA petrol station which always has the cheapest petrol prices in the area.
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Forge Shopping Centre
1179 Gallowgate5 minute drive from the flat, this retail park has a selection of supermarkets (ASDA, Tesco) a few fast food places (Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonald’s) and an ASDA petrol station which always has the cheapest petrol prices in the area.
Sightseeing
30 minute walk from the flat, this medieval cathedral is thought to have been built on the site of St Kentigern’s tomb and marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow. Amazing example of gothic architecture with beautiful stain glass windows. Open every day to visitors from 9.30am-5.30pm (Sundays 1pm-5pm.)
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St Mungo’s Cathedral
Castle Street30 minute walk from the flat, this medieval cathedral is thought to have been built on the site of St Kentigern’s tomb and marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow. Amazing example of gothic architecture with beautiful stain glass windows. Open every day to visitors from 9.30am-5.30pm (Sundays 1pm-5pm.)
The People’s Palace is a museum at Glasgow Green tells the story of Glasgow and the people that made it. The adjoining Winter Gardens are beautiful, and feature Californian redwoods and impressive palm trees. Also has a small café.
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People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenThe People’s Palace is a museum at Glasgow Green tells the story of Glasgow and the people that made it. The adjoining Winter Gardens are beautiful, and feature Californian redwoods and impressive palm trees. Also has a small café.
Tucked away just off Buchanan Street, the Lighthouse is Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture and features design exhibits. Take the lift to the top for panoramic views of Glasgow. Climb the tower (designed by Glasgow’s most famous designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh) even higher for open air views. There are also some great bars on Mitchell Lane at the foot of the Lighthouse.
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The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell LnTucked away just off Buchanan Street, the Lighthouse is Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture and features design exhibits. Take the lift to the top for panoramic views of Glasgow. Climb the tower (designed by Glasgow’s most famous designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh) even higher for open air views. There are also some great bars on Mitchell Lane at the foot of the Lighthouse.
Greatest University in the world! Some of the city’s oldest buildings are in the Uni area and open for visitors to wander through and learn about the academic history of the area. The main building is thought to be the inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies.
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Universität von Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdGreatest University in the world! Some of the city’s oldest buildings are in the Uni area and open for visitors to wander through and learn about the academic history of the area. The main building is thought to be the inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies.
Scotland’s national football stadium is open for tours and also has a Museum of Football which tells the story of Scottish football through the ages.
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Hampden Park
Letherby DriveScotland’s national football stadium is open for tours and also has a Museum of Football which tells the story of Scottish football through the ages.
Celtic Park is a 20 minute walk from the flat. Home stadium of Glasgow Celtic (Scottish champions for the past 6 years) they run tours and have a ticket office at the ground where you can purchase match tickets and Celtic merchandise.
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Celtic Park
Janefield StreetCeltic Park is a 20 minute walk from the flat. Home stadium of Glasgow Celtic (Scottish champions for the past 6 years) they run tours and have a ticket office at the ground where you can purchase match tickets and Celtic merchandise.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful local park - great place for a walk or run. There is an outdoor gym, small basketball court, duck pond and even a 9 hole golf course. Great views of the city are possible if you choose the uphill paths. A lovely place for a picnic in the summer. Drinking alcohol in public is not technically allowed in Glasgow, but on a sunny weekend you will see lots of people having a cold drink with their picnic. In most places it is not policed at all. Except Kelvingrove Park (see below).
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Alexandra Park
Alexandra ParadeBeautiful local park - great place for a walk or run. There is an outdoor gym, small basketball court, duck pond and even a 9 hole golf course. Great views of the city are possible if you choose the uphill paths. A lovely place for a picnic in the summer. Drinking alcohol in public is not technically allowed in Glasgow, but on a sunny weekend you will see lots of people having a cold drink with their picnic. In most places it is not policed at all. Except Kelvingrove Park (see below).
Large park in the West End, the River Kelvin runs through it. Popular with Glasgow Uni students. They have tennis courts which are free to hire for Glasgow residents. If you want to book one, let me know. This park is not the place to drink a cold beer on a hot summer’s day. When the sun is out, the police always patrol Kelvingrove. On the day of the Royal Wedding in 2011 the park was so popular with drinkers that the police arrived on horseback and chased them out!
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Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareLarge park in the West End, the River Kelvin runs through it. Popular with Glasgow Uni students. They have tennis courts which are free to hire for Glasgow residents. If you want to book one, let me know. This park is not the place to drink a cold beer on a hot summer’s day. When the sun is out, the police always patrol Kelvingrove. On the day of the Royal Wedding in 2011 the park was so popular with drinkers that the police arrived on horseback and chased them out!
The oldest public space in Glasgow which sits on the banks of the River Clyde. Very flat, a great place for cycling. Bike hire is available at the main gates to the park. Huge play area for kids, good paths for running and large grass areas perfect for exercising (some boot camp fitness and yoga classes take place here.) Right beside People’s Palace/Winter Gardens and the WEST brewery.
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Glasgow Green
Greendyke StreetThe oldest public space in Glasgow which sits on the banks of the River Clyde. Very flat, a great place for cycling. Bike hire is available at the main gates to the park. Huge play area for kids, good paths for running and large grass areas perfect for exercising (some boot camp fitness and yoga classes take place here.) Right beside People’s Palace/Winter Gardens and the WEST brewery.
Large covered gardens in the West End, open since the 1800s. Wonderful place to spend some time and great for taking photographs. Open from 7am until dusk every day, often open late for night events such as their renowned light shows.
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Botanische Gärten Glasgow
730 Great Western RdLarge covered gardens in the West End, open since the 1800s. Wonderful place to spend some time and great for taking photographs. Open from 7am until dusk every day, often open late for night events such as their renowned light shows.
The beautiful Loch Lomond is not too far away and makes for an excellent trip if you are looking to escape the city for a day. Trains to Balloch on the banks of the loch leave regularly from Bellgrove station (15 minute walk from the flat) and cost only £6.30 for an off-peak day return. Journey time: 52 minutes.
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Loch Lomond
The beautiful Loch Lomond is not too far away and makes for an excellent trip if you are looking to escape the city for a day. Trains to Balloch on the banks of the loch leave regularly from Bellgrove station (15 minute walk from the flat) and cost only £6.30 for an off-peak day return. Journey time: 52 minutes.