Your Guide to Glasgow

Katie
Your Guide to Glasgow

Drinking

The pot still is a famous whisky bar which has a dizzying whisky selection and plenty of great ales. You can try a flight (3 whiskies) from all over Scotland or just have a singular dram of their "malt of the month" which is always special and always delicious (and cheap too!)! And the best part? It's literally just around the corner!
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The Pot Still
154 Hope St
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The pot still is a famous whisky bar which has a dizzying whisky selection and plenty of great ales. You can try a flight (3 whiskies) from all over Scotland or just have a singular dram of their "malt of the month" which is always special and always delicious (and cheap too!)! And the best part? It's literally just around the corner!
The park bar has live music from 8 pm every night. At weekends it's usually bouncing with people from the highlands and you're guaranteed a wee dance! If you're feeling ambitious, there are 3 bars in close vicinity to each other: the Islay, the Snaffle and the Park bar. They are known locally as "The Tuechter Triangle". Tuechter meaning someone from the highlands - pronounced "chooch-ter". All are great bars and you're guaranteed great craic!
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The Park Bar
1202 Argyle St
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The park bar has live music from 8 pm every night. At weekends it's usually bouncing with people from the highlands and you're guaranteed a wee dance! If you're feeling ambitious, there are 3 bars in close vicinity to each other: the Islay, the Snaffle and the Park bar. They are known locally as "The Tuechter Triangle". Tuechter meaning someone from the highlands - pronounced "chooch-ter". All are great bars and you're guaranteed great craic!
A great spot to relax after wandering around the People's Palace or Glasgow Green. West brewery is not only a beautiful building but also has a great beer garden for sunnier days!
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WEST Brewery
15 Binnie Pl
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A great spot to relax after wandering around the People's Palace or Glasgow Green. West brewery is not only a beautiful building but also has a great beer garden for sunnier days!

Food scene

Unreal pizza with prices starting at £5 - a Glasgow staple! Could not recommend more!
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Paesano Pizza
94 Miller St
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Unreal pizza with prices starting at £5 - a Glasgow staple! Could not recommend more!
Think kebabs but fancy. Delicious food in a very well decorated spot just 2 minutes from the flat!
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'BABS
49 W Nile St
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Think kebabs but fancy. Delicious food in a very well decorated spot just 2 minutes from the flat!
Ok, you are just going to have to trust me on this one. Literally a hole in the wall falafel shop that sells the MOST insane falafel wraps for only £3. I've never been and not had to queue as Mohammed or one of his friends makes falafel wraps one by one with ingredients he's brought from home. A true hidden gem.
Falafel To Go
116 Sauchiehall St
Ok, you are just going to have to trust me on this one. Literally a hole in the wall falafel shop that sells the MOST insane falafel wraps for only £3. I've never been and not had to queue as Mohammed or one of his friends makes falafel wraps one by one with ingredients he's brought from home. A true hidden gem.
A great vegan spot with a celebrated Scottish chef. The 78 is a dog-friendly relaxed spot tucked away in the west end which serves consistently mindblowing food and great beer too!
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The 78 Kelvinhaugh St
The 78 Kelvinhaugh Street
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A great vegan spot with a celebrated Scottish chef. The 78 is a dog-friendly relaxed spot tucked away in the west end which serves consistently mindblowing food and great beer too!
Great Asian canteen - their salt and pepper chips are TO DIE FOR!
Yippon
106 George St
Great Asian canteen - their salt and pepper chips are TO DIE FOR!
Great Japanese food - I always recommend the bento box. Also lots of great sushi! One of my favourite spots in Glasgow!
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Nippon Kitchen
91 W George St
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Great Japanese food - I always recommend the bento box. Also lots of great sushi! One of my favourite spots in Glasgow!
Great spot in the southside of Glasgow to grab some delicious fresh bread!
Deanston Bakery
167 Deanston Dr
Great spot in the southside of Glasgow to grab some delicious fresh bread!

Neighbourhoods

Ashton lane is a small lane in the west end which is very pretty - especially at night. There are a few lovely bars and restaurants and even a cinema there, making it the perfect place to spend an evening!
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Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane
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Ashton lane is a small lane in the west end which is very pretty - especially at night. There are a few lovely bars and restaurants and even a cinema there, making it the perfect place to spend an evening!

Coffee

Great stop for coffee on the east side of Glasgow!
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The Good Coffee Cartel
12 Cornwall St
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Great stop for coffee on the east side of Glasgow!
A wee shop just down the street - awesome for picking up a morning coffee and one of their great cakes. Only thing is there is limited seating so it's not somewhere you can spend loads of time!
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Riverhill Coffee Bar
24 Gordon St
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A wee shop just down the street - awesome for picking up a morning coffee and one of their great cakes. Only thing is there is limited seating so it's not somewhere you can spend loads of time!
Great cafe in the west end made using their own roasted beans which you can buy there - delicious! Interesting decor and seats if you want to sit and do a spot of work and people watching!
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Artisan Roast
15-17 Gibson St
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Great cafe in the west end made using their own roasted beans which you can buy there - delicious! Interesting decor and seats if you want to sit and do a spot of work and people watching!
A great coffee & brunch spot in the southside. It has a cult following and for good reason! The other reason it is so popular with us is you are BOUND to see at least one gorgeous doggy in this little gem.
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Cafe Strange Brew
1082 Pollokshaws Rd
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A great coffee & brunch spot in the southside. It has a cult following and for good reason! The other reason it is so popular with us is you are BOUND to see at least one gorgeous doggy in this little gem.
A little out the way and definitely small - Market coffee is always a winner in our household! You can sit in one of the three tables in there and work or read and feel really really Glaswegian. A true treat serving locally roasted coffee delivered fresh every week.
Market Coffee
1071 Cathcart Rd
A little out the way and definitely small - Market coffee is always a winner in our household! You can sit in one of the three tables in there and work or read and feel really really Glaswegian. A true treat serving locally roasted coffee delivered fresh every week.

Sightseeing

A wee bit further out but you can access easily by train - nestled in the up and coming heart of Glasgow's southside - Queen's park has a gorgeous view over Glasgow. Adding to this they have a reptile house that is free entry which is open until 4 most days and is a good little adventure.
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Queens Park station
Queens Park Station
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A wee bit further out but you can access easily by train - nestled in the up and coming heart of Glasgow's southside - Queen's park has a gorgeous view over Glasgow. Adding to this they have a reptile house that is free entry which is open until 4 most days and is a good little adventure.
If you want to see some Highland Coos - this is your place! Pollok park is the grounds surrounding Pollok House which is one of Scotland's grandest Edwardian homes. It's a great place to go walking if you want a wee escape from the hustle and bustle. Once again it's easily accessed by train.
Pollok Park Trails
If you want to see some Highland Coos - this is your place! Pollok park is the grounds surrounding Pollok House which is one of Scotland's grandest Edwardian homes. It's a great place to go walking if you want a wee escape from the hustle and bustle. Once again it's easily accessed by train.
The Maltman, the pub next door is an absolute must-see spot on a Sunday from 2-5. Every week they host a big band session and it's like being transported back to the 1940s. The best part is it's just downstairs! Definitely worth a visit!
Castle Chambers
65 Renfield Street
The Maltman, the pub next door is an absolute must-see spot on a Sunday from 2-5. Every week they host a big band session and it's like being transported back to the 1940s. The best part is it's just downstairs! Definitely worth a visit!
The lighthouse gives you an awesome view of the city! And it has the added bonus of being very instagrammable and free!
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The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Ln
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The lighthouse gives you an awesome view of the city! And it has the added bonus of being very instagrammable and free!

Consejos para los viajeros

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The Glasgow Subway is the perfect way to get around

One of the first subways in the world - the Glasgow subway is very quaint. A single line that runs in a loop around the city will take you to the west end in only 6 minutes! Plus - with a day ticket you can travel backwards and forwards at a very low cost!
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How to say "Thank you"

Ta! "Tah"
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How to say "That was great fun"

That was great craic! "crack"
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Museums and galleries in Scotland are FREE!

A super nice way to spend your time in Glasgow. Sadly the Science centre is not free - but definitely worth a visit if you have kids!
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Uber

If you cannot get somewhere using the subway or walking, Uber is your next cheapest option. Plus it has the added bonus of being able to check the fare before you ride!
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Travelling beyond Glasgow

If you are looking to venture a little further, I have a great suggestion! My boyfriend is a tour guide who hosts several experiences through Airbnb or could also create you a private tour with a unique itinerary to make sure you check every stop on your Scotland bucket list. Please do get in touch if you're interested in going beyond the boundaries of Glasgow and seeing some of the beautiful things Scotland has to offer!