Sophie's Guidebook
Takeaway
Dumpling Monkey
121 Dumbarton RdPerfect for a takeaway night! Authentic and delicious.
Food scene
This cafe has been run by the same family since 1918. Perfect for a proper fry up, they also do ice cream and sweet treats. The diner style decor is lovely too!
15 locals recommend
The University Cafe
87 Byres RdThis cafe has been run by the same family since 1918. Perfect for a proper fry up, they also do ice cream and sweet treats. The diner style decor is lovely too!
Drinks
A gorgeous restaurant for a special meal, and also a lovely place to pop in for a nightcap. The top level has an outdoor area with fairy lights, which is perfect for a cosy drink.
165 locals recommend
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnA gorgeous restaurant for a special meal, and also a lovely place to pop in for a nightcap. The top level has an outdoor area with fairy lights, which is perfect for a cosy drink.
A beautiful pub, this converted church is a perfect place for a pint (and an instagram pic!)
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres RoadA beautiful pub, this converted church is a perfect place for a pint (and an instagram pic!)
Outdoors
The Botanic Gardens is the perfect place to visit on a sunny day. There’s also an indoor greenhouse with fish ponds, a cafe, and an abundance of wild life- make sure to take some peanuts and you can feed the squirrels!
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdThe Botanic Gardens is the perfect place to visit on a sunny day. There’s also an indoor greenhouse with fish ponds, a cafe, and an abundance of wild life- make sure to take some peanuts and you can feed the squirrels!
Sightseeing
Kelvingrove is an absolute must see if you are visiting the west end of Glasgow. The museum is home to amazing works of art, and perfect for a day out. The attached park is also gorgeous and ideal for a little ramble!
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StKelvingrove is an absolute must see if you are visiting the west end of Glasgow. The museum is home to amazing works of art, and perfect for a day out. The attached park is also gorgeous and ideal for a little ramble!
Hidden Gems
Some little places off the beaten track that are absolutely worth the visit while in Glasgow!
Voltaire & Rousseau
12 - 14 Otago LnA cosy bookshop with some amazing finds and a resident cat!
An amazing selection of tea, sweet treats and chintzy decor. They sometimes have live music too, which is a real treat!
74 locals recommend
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago LnAn amazing selection of tea, sweet treats and chintzy decor. They sometimes have live music too, which is a real treat!
City advice
Getting around
The Subway
Kelvinhall Subway Station is located just 2 minutes walk from our property. It only takes 10 minutes to reach the centre of town, with stops at Buchanan Street and St Enoch Centre. From here, you can also travel to Govan and see the ships or to Hillhead for some dining.
Getting around
Bus and Train
There is a bus stop outside of our flat, just in front of the shop called The Living Room, which has regular services into Glasgow City Centre. You can catch the 2, the 3 or the 77 into the centre of town and beyond. Partick train station is also a short walk away (roughly 10 mins) with services out to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Hamilton.
What to pack
Scottish essentials
An umbrella or a foldaway rain-mac is always a good idea in Glasgow, as the weather can be unpredictable!