West End and City Centre Guidebook
Food scene
10 min walk.
Popular dog friendly cafe and brunch spot.
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Singl-end Garnethill
263 Renfrew St10 min walk.
Popular dog friendly cafe and brunch spot.
5 min walk.
Small plates and fantastic cocktails. Five March also own the brunch spot next door - Guid Eggs.
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Five March
140 Elderslie St5 min walk.
Small plates and fantastic cocktails. Five March also own the brunch spot next door - Guid Eggs.
8 min walk.
Fantastic dessert shop with ice cream, cookie dough, cakes & shakes.
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Big Licks
47 Finnieston St8 min walk.
Fantastic dessert shop with ice cream, cookie dough, cakes & shakes.
10 min walk.
Affordable 6 course tasting menu (around £37).
The restaurant has different themes - from Alice in Wonderland, Ibiza, Hollywood to Harry Potter. Check out their website to book and to find out what theme they are doing - https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/glasgow/miami-to-ibiza/
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Six by Nico
1132 Argyle St10 min walk.
Affordable 6 course tasting menu (around £37).
The restaurant has different themes - from Alice in Wonderland, Ibiza, Hollywood to Harry Potter. Check out their website to book and to find out what theme they are doing - https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/glasgow/miami-to-ibiza/
28 min walk - or 15 min walk to St George's Cross Subway then come off at Partick Subway Station, then a 5 min walk.
Farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday.
With over 40 producers assembling at the twice-monthly market you are guaranteed to find something tempting. In addition to the fabulous fare to takeaway, there are always samples on offer and snacks to enjoy whilst soaking in the market atmosphere with traditional Scottish music and face-painting for the younger ones.
Mansfield Park
39 -41 Mansfield St28 min walk - or 15 min walk to St George's Cross Subway then come off at Partick Subway Station, then a 5 min walk.
Farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday.
With over 40 producers assembling at the twice-monthly market you are guaranteed to find something tempting. In addition to the fabulous fare to takeaway, there are always samples on offer and snacks to enjoy whilst soaking in the market atmosphere with traditional Scottish music and face-painting for the younger ones.
Bar/ Nightlife
The Locale
241 North Street4 min walk.
Popular hotspot bar.
4 min walk.
Hosting club nights and DJs.
https://berkeleysuite.com/
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The Berkeley Suite
237 North St4 min walk.
Hosting club nights and DJs.
https://berkeleysuite.com/
Parks
10 min walk.
Has 2 play parks and an open-air concert stage in the summer with regular free festivals.
Check out this website for the events at the park - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on?page=1&venue=Kelvingrove%20Bandstand%20and%20Amphitheatre
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Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' Square10 min walk.
Has 2 play parks and an open-air concert stage in the summer with regular free festivals.
Check out this website for the events at the park - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on?page=1&venue=Kelvingrove%20Bandstand%20and%20Amphitheatre
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Rd28 min walk.
Sightseeing
16 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 our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. We also have a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St16 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 our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. We also have a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
22 min walk.
At the heart of the University of Glasgow since 1807, The Hunterian connects people with stories, individuals and ideas found in stunning collections of objects, belongings and artworks.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/about/
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Galería de Arte Hunterian
82 Hillhead St22 min walk.
At the heart of the University of Glasgow since 1807, The Hunterian connects people with stories, individuals and ideas found in stunning collections of objects, belongings and artworks.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/about/
18 min walk.
Stunning university building - you can explore the lovely outdoor grounds and great views.
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University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton Rd18 min walk.
Stunning university building - you can explore the lovely outdoor grounds and great views.
Entertainment
14 min walk.
Comedy club hosting new talent and established acts.
Check out upcoming shows here - https://www.thestand.co.uk/glasgow/
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The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands Rd14 min walk.
Comedy club hosting new talent and established acts.
Check out upcoming shows here - https://www.thestand.co.uk/glasgow/
28 min walk (or 13 min walk to St George's Cross Subway then come off at Kelvinbridge, then walk 8 mins).
Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for ‘great melody of life’ or ‘big song’, is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.
We offer a Victorian Bar and Whisky Bar, John Muir Room Restaurant, The Brasserie Restaurant, Private Dining Room, Live Music Venue, Night Club, and our stunning Auditorium with mural ceiling by Alasdair Gray.
As well as hosting the now internationally recognised A Play, a Pie and a Pint lunchtime Theatre, Òran Mór also hosts live music, comedy, theatre.
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Oran Mor
Byres Road28 min walk (or 13 min walk to St George's Cross Subway then come off at Kelvinbridge, then walk 8 mins).
Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church, Òran Mór, Gaelic for ‘great melody of life’ or ‘big song’, is a thriving arts & entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.
We offer a Victorian Bar and Whisky Bar, John Muir Room Restaurant, The Brasserie Restaurant, Private Dining Room, Live Music Venue, Night Club, and our stunning Auditorium with mural ceiling by Alasdair Gray.
As well as hosting the now internationally recognised A Play, a Pie and a Pint lunchtime Theatre, Òran Mór also hosts live music, comedy, theatre.
Transport
13 min walk.
The Subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from as little as £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system.
Saint Georges Cross Underground
Saint Georges Cross Underground13 min walk.
The Subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from as little as £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system.