Francesca's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StGreat place for the family
Hunterian Museum
University AvenueThe Barras Market
244 GallowgateGallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange Square
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareGlasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdLovely way to spend an afternoon in the west end
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdGreat place for the family. Visit the tall ship
Close to BBC/SECC/HYDRO/Riverside Museum/ Tall Ship and a short walk from Finnieston
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayClose to BBC/SECC/HYDRO/Riverside Museum/ Tall Ship and a short walk from Finnieston
High Street and ideal location for the city centre and east end
203 locals recommend
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle StreetHigh Street and ideal location for the city centre and east end
Visit the Highland cows near Pollok House and the walled gardens
203 locals recommend
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadVisit the Highland cows near Pollok House and the walled gardens
Reopened after a major refurbishment and re display with interactive exhibits
158 locals recommend
The Burrell Collection
Reopened after a major refurbishment and re display with interactive exhibits
Food scene
Celentano's
28-32 Cathedral SquareTantrum Doughnuts
27 Old Dumbarton RdBest donuts ever!
Tantrum Doughnuts Gordon Street
28 Gordon StMorning Glory
657 Great Western RoadGloriosa
1321 Argyle StMother India
28 Westminster TerraceBest curry ever.
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StLots of tasting plates. No booking just turn up
The University Cafe
87 Byres RdIconic old school
Ka Pao
26 Vinicombe StSharing plates. You must book gets very busy
Papercup Coffee Company
603 Great Western RdMy favourite place for brunch in the west end
Cail Bruich
725 Great Western RdScottish Michelin starred food
Kelvingrove Café
1161 Argyle StThey do good cocktails
Finnieston is ideally situated for events at tye SECC and the Hydro. It has plenty of bars, coffee shops and restaurants and street food.
75 locals recommend
Finnieston
Finnieston is ideally situated for events at tye SECC and the Hydro. It has plenty of bars, coffee shops and restaurants and street food.
The Hidden Lane Tea Room
1103 Argyle StLovely little tea room doing proper tea and cake
MacTassos
Kelvin WayBest Greek street food
Shawarma King
113 King StBest shawarma in town
Mrs Falafel
1 Ashley StreetThe best falafel I’ve ever had
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StThe crab cakes!
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StMediterranean and Scottish tapas style plates
Music Events
Kelvingrove Bandstand
Kelvin WayBarrowland Ballroom
244 GallowgateOrganic Deli
Roots Fruits & Flowers
455 Great Western RdOrganic deli in the west end
Zero waste
Organic deli, cafe and Zero waste shop, south side
Locavore CIC
349 Victoria RdGreat place for a coffee and zero waste products
Independent shops
Bawn | Sustainable Fabric Shop Glasgow
613 Pollokshaws RoadAume
707 Pollokshaws RdBeautifully curated homewares
Kelvin Apothecary
39a Otago StreetEthical homewares and gifts
Provocative wallpapers and interior design from this Glasgow design studio
6 locals recommend
Timorous Beasties
384 Great Western RdProvocative wallpapers and interior design from this Glasgow design studio
Bars
Variety Bar
401 Sauchiehall St