West End / Kelvinbridge Guide
Food scene
Bar Brett – 10 min walk - Wine bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating where you can see the chefs cook in front of you - https://www.barbrett.co.uk/
11 locals recommend
Brett
321 Great Western RdBar Brett – 10 min walk - Wine bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating where you can see the chefs cook in front of you - https://www.barbrett.co.uk/
te Seba
393-395 Great Western Road11 min walk - Pasta and prosecco restaurant - https://www.teseba.co.uk/
9 min walk - voted 13th best place for pizza in the whole of Europe - https://paesanopizza.co.uk/
70 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza West End
471 Great Western Rd9 min walk - voted 13th best place for pizza in the whole of Europe - https://paesanopizza.co.uk/
12 min walk - decedant ice cream and churos parlour - https://loopandscoop.com/
14 locals recommend
Loop & Scoop
665 Great Western Rd12 min walk - decedant ice cream and churos parlour - https://loopandscoop.com/
Eusebi Restaurant & Delicastessen
152 Park RdSingl-end Garnethill
263 Renfrew StHooligan
Sylvan
Unreal vegetarian friendly restaurant. Very hipster, great wine too
Bars
10 min walk - hosts pub quizes and live music. Check out their events here - https://www.thehugandpint.com/whats-on
33 locals recommend
The Hug and Pint
171 Great Western Rd10 min walk - hosts pub quizes and live music. Check out their events here - https://www.thehugandpint.com/whats-on
9 min walk - trendy bar that hosts weekly poetry nights every Tuesday - https://www.inndeep.com/
54 locals recommend
Inn Deep
445 Great Western Rd9 min walk - trendy bar that hosts weekly poetry nights every Tuesday - https://www.inndeep.com/
10 min walk - One of the cooler places to hang out in the West End - https://www.instagram.com/bananamoonglasgow/?hl=en
10 locals recommend
Banana Moon
360 Great Western Rd10 min walk - One of the cooler places to hang out in the West End - https://www.instagram.com/bananamoonglasgow/?hl=en
Entertainment
13 min walk - thriving entertainment venue hosting live music, comedy, theatres with bar and dining facilities - https://oran-mor.co.uk/
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres Road13 min walk - thriving entertainment venue hosting live music, comedy, theatres with bar and dining facilities - https://oran-mor.co.uk/
12 min walk - Comedy club hosting nightly entertainment – from new acts to more established talent - https://www.thestand.co.uk/glasgow/
58 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands Rd12 min walk - Comedy club hosting nightly entertainment – from new acts to more established talent - https://www.thestand.co.uk/glasgow/
Transport
9 min walk - The Subway runs from 06:30 to 23:40 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 18:12 on Sunday. There are trains every four minutes at peak times and every six-to-eight minutes during off-peak times.
There are three stops into Glasgow City Centre at Buchanan Street Station. The journey varies with business but around 6 mins.
34 locals recommend
Kelvinbridge Station
9 min walk - The Subway runs from 06:30 to 23:40 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 18:12 on Sunday. There are trains every four minutes at peak times and every six-to-eight minutes during off-peak times.
There are three stops into Glasgow City Centre at Buchanan Street Station. The journey varies with business but around 6 mins.
Parks
14 min walk – has an open-air concert stage in the summer and stalls selling produce.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' Square14 min walk – has an open-air concert stage in the summer and stalls selling produce.
11 min walk - Arguably the finest Garden in Glasgow, and is dominated by the recently restored Kibble Palace.
The Kibble Palace is a magnificent Curvilinular Glasshouse designed by John Kibble, houses the National collection of tree ferns.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Rd11 min walk - Arguably the finest Garden in Glasgow, and is dominated by the recently restored Kibble Palace.
The Kibble Palace is a magnificent Curvilinular Glasshouse designed by John Kibble, houses the National collection of tree ferns.
Sightseeing
20 min walk - Kelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.
Explore 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. The gallery also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St20 min walk - Kelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.
Explore 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. The gallery also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
20 min walk - Founded in 1807, The Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum and home to one of the largest collections outside the National Museums. The Hunterian is one of the leading university museums in the UK and its collections have been Recognised as a Collection of National Significance. It is one of Scotland’s most important cultural assets.
95 locals recommend
Hunterian Art Gallery
82 Hillhead St20 min walk - Founded in 1807, The Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum and home to one of the largest collections outside the National Museums. The Hunterian is one of the leading university museums in the UK and its collections have been Recognised as a Collection of National Significance. It is one of Scotland’s most important cultural assets.
15 min walk - stunning building with lovely grounds to explore with great views.
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton Rd15 min walk - stunning building with lovely grounds to explore with great views.
Shops
U Save Wilton Stores
50-54 Wilton St2 min walk - local shop selling snacks, beverages and essentials.
Tesco Express
17 Millbrae Rd5 min walk for groceries.
Sainsbury's Local
2 Darnley Rd9 min walk for groceries.
10 min walk - a bit pricier produce but lots of organic, in season, alternative and fresh options.
57 locals recommend
Roots Fruits & Flowers
455 Great Western Rd10 min walk - a bit pricier produce but lots of organic, in season, alternative and fresh options.