Where to eat
Ka Pao is one of my favourite dinner spots in the west end. The small South East Asian plates are great for sharing! You can’t go without trying the caramel fried chicken.
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Ka Pao
26 Vinicombe StKa Pao is one of my favourite dinner spots in the west end. The small South East Asian plates are great for sharing! You can’t go without trying the caramel fried chicken.
Gloriosa is just at the edge of Finnieston and serves zesty Mediterranean dishes. The menu changes daily depending on what’s fresh, you’ll never eat the same thing twice! Their focaccia is the hands down best I’ve ever had.
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Gloriosa
1321 Argyle StGloriosa is just at the edge of Finnieston and serves zesty Mediterranean dishes. The menu changes daily depending on what’s fresh, you’ll never eat the same thing twice! Their focaccia is the hands down best I’ve ever had.
Cottonrake has the best sourdough in Glasgow. Stop by and grab a loaf or sit in and have one of their sandwiches and pastries!
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Cottonrake Bakery
497 Great Western RdCottonrake has the best sourdough in Glasgow. Stop by and grab a loaf or sit in and have one of their sandwiches and pastries!
A must try for coffee lovers, Thomson’s coffee is locally roasted in Glasgow! Why not take a bag home with you?
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14 Vinicombe StreetA must try for coffee lovers, Thomson’s coffee is locally roasted in Glasgow! Why not take a bag home with you?
Chic wine bar owned by Glasgow’s first Michelin starred restaurant, Cail Bruich. A great spot to people watch while you sit outside with a glass of natural wine under the heaters.
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Brett
321 Great Western RdChic wine bar owned by Glasgow’s first Michelin starred restaurant, Cail Bruich. A great spot to people watch while you sit outside with a glass of natural wine under the heaters.
Cottiers has a big beer garden to have a drink in the sun and the inside is so cosy for a tipple in the evenings!
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Cottiers Theatre
93-95 Hyndland StCottiers has a big beer garden to have a drink in the sun and the inside is so cosy for a tipple in the evenings!
Things to do
Hidden footpath the connects the Botanics to Kelvingrove (and beyond!). Perfect for a walk or run! I recommend starting at Ha’Penny footbridge (Botanic end) or at Inn Deep (Kelvingrove end).
Kelvin Walkway
Kelvin WalkwayHidden footpath the connects the Botanics to Kelvingrove (and beyond!). Perfect for a walk or run! I recommend starting at Ha’Penny footbridge (Botanic end) or at Inn Deep (Kelvingrove end).
Have a wander through the flowers on a sunny day or escape the rain in Kibble Palace (the greenhouse)!
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730 Great Western RdHave a wander through the flowers on a sunny day or escape the rain in Kibble Palace (the greenhouse)!
Have a wee dram at this distillery just outside of the West End on the bank of the River Clyde
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The Clydeside Distillery
100 Stobcross RdHave a wee dram at this distillery just outside of the West End on the bank of the River Clyde
Explore the gorgeous old building. There’s a great view of the city from the benches at the back of the building beside the flag pole!
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University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdExplore the gorgeous old building. There’s a great view of the city from the benches at the back of the building beside the flag pole!