Ali's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.
Explore its 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. It also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
If you only have one day in Glasgow, Kelvingrove is a must see!
Free entry. No need to book, just drop in.
Regular opening hours:
Monday - Thursday and Saturday: 10am-5pm
Friday and Sunday: 11am-5pm
The museum shops, the main restaurant and the Centre Hall coffee kiosk are open.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.
Explore its 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. It also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
If you only have one day in Glasgow, Kelvingrove is a must see!
Free entry. No need to book, just drop in.
Regular opening hours:
Monday - Thursday and Saturday: 10am-5pm
Friday and Sunday: 11am-5pm
The museum shops, the main restaurant and the Centre Hall coffee kiosk are open.
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdHyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Entry is free and is a drop-in!
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I-Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdHyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Entry is free and is a drop-in!
The Burrell Collection is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums. It houses the art collection of Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. The museum reopened on 29 March 2022 with free entry, having been closed for refurbishment since 23 October 2016
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The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is a museum in Glasgow, Scotland, managed by Glasgow Museums. It houses the art collection of Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. The museum reopened on 29 March 2022 with free entry, having been closed for refurbishment since 23 October 2016
No need to book, just drop in.
The People’s Palace is set in historic Glasgow Green. It is home to a collection of objects, photographs, prints and film which give a unique view into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by to the present day.
The top floor of the museum is now open. Some of the objects you may expect to see – the Ken Currie paintings and the trade unions banners – will not be on display at this time. They have been on show for more than 20 years and are being safely cleaned by conservators.
The café is open next to the museum shop, serving hot and cold drinks, light lunches and a range of sweet treats.
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I-People's Palace ne-Winter Gardens
The GreenNo need to book, just drop in.
The People’s Palace is set in historic Glasgow Green. It is home to a collection of objects, photographs, prints and film which give a unique view into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by to the present day.
The top floor of the museum is now open. Some of the objects you may expect to see – the Ken Currie paintings and the trade unions banners – will not be on display at this time. They have been on show for more than 20 years and are being safely cleaned by conservators.
The café is open next to the museum shop, serving hot and cold drinks, light lunches and a range of sweet treats.
Apart from visiting the house and gardens, you can eat breakfast/lunch in the original servants’ kitchen.
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Pollok House
Apart from visiting the house and gardens, you can eat breakfast/lunch in the original servants’ kitchen.
Food scene
I love Cottiers and it’s at the foot of Partickhill Road. Great little theatre, lovely restaurant upstairs and smashing pub food at ground level. Fantastic outdoor seating. Very child and dog-friendly!
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Cottiers Theatre
93-95 Hyndland StI love Cottiers and it’s at the foot of Partickhill Road. Great little theatre, lovely restaurant upstairs and smashing pub food at ground level. Fantastic outdoor seating. Very child and dog-friendly!
Excellent for coffee and cake or a glass of wine. I wouldn’t recommend this place for dinner as I’ve been let down on a few occasions. Great atmosphere with huge windows for watching the world go by. Also a 5 minute walk from the flat.
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Epicures
159 Hyndland RdExcellent for coffee and cake or a glass of wine. I wouldn’t recommend this place for dinner as I’ve been let down on a few occasions. Great atmosphere with huge windows for watching the world go by. Also a 5 minute walk from the flat.
I’ve always found the food to be excellent here but the atmosphere a little stuffy!
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Cail Bruich
725 Great Western RdI’ve always found the food to be excellent here but the atmosphere a little stuffy!
Very friendly atmosphere. Great place for families. Has a great deli counter too. Does an Italian sausage roll and coffee for £3 before 11am. Also firs a set lunch and evening menu.
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Celino's Partick
235 Dumbarton RdVery friendly atmosphere. Great place for families. Has a great deli counter too. Does an Italian sausage roll and coffee for £3 before 11am. Also firs a set lunch and evening menu.
Lovely food - tapas style! Literally 10 minute walk from the flat.
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Little Curry House
41 Byres RdLovely food - tapas style! Literally 10 minute walk from the flat.
Fantastic food and very friendly staff. Always need to book this restaurant in advance.
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Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceFantastic food and very friendly staff. Always need to book this restaurant in advance.
My favourite Indian restaurant. You can’t book. Just turn up but be prepared to queue at busy times. I’d recommend lunchtime midweek. It’s more of an Indian tapas so order 2/3 dishes.
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Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StMy favourite Indian restaurant. You can’t book. Just turn up but be prepared to queue at busy times. I’d recommend lunchtime midweek. It’s more of an Indian tapas so order 2/3 dishes.
I haven’t been here before but it gets a good reputation.
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Rioja Finnieston
1116 Argyle StI haven’t been here before but it gets a good reputation.
Upper end of food market but always popular so need to book in advance.
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Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StUpper end of food market but always popular so need to book in advance.
I’d just opt for the gorgeous fish and chips here as it’s fantastic and great value. Otherwise I think it’s overpriced for very small portions. Apparently David Beckham raved about his fish and chips!
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Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StI’d just opt for the gorgeous fish and chips here as it’s fantastic and great value. Otherwise I think it’s overpriced for very small portions. Apparently David Beckham raved about his fish and chips!
Mouth-watering dishes and great service but a tad pricey!
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The Gannet
1155 Argyle StMouth-watering dishes and great service but a tad pricey!
I love this little cafe/restaurant. Has a great vegan and vegetarian menu. Just a 10 minute walk from the flat.
Down to Earth Glasgow
351 Dumbarton RdI love this little cafe/restaurant. Has a great vegan and vegetarian menu. Just a 10 minute walk from the flat.
Absolutely love the fresh food here. A must for breakfast or lunch! Small and cosy!
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Papercup Coffee Company
603 Great Western RdAbsolutely love the fresh food here. A must for breakfast or lunch! Small and cosy!
Recently opened. Does the most amazing bagels! Small seating area inside! 10/10 from me and I’d recommend The Rockefeller!
Brawsome Bagels
292 Dumbarton RoadRecently opened. Does the most amazing bagels! Small seating area inside! 10/10 from me and I’d recommend The Rockefeller!
Pub
Ben Nevis stocks the finest range of whisky and is popular with all age groups. It is small and cosy.
It just does what it says-great bar , no food and live traditional Scottish folk music on some evenings. ... Incredible pub with a great selection of whisky.
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Ben Nevis Bar
Argyle StreetIt just does what it says-great bar , no food and live traditional Scottish folk music on some evenings. ... Incredible pub with a great selection of whisky.
Time Out says
Smart, traditional boozer with a faithful following. Stained glass windows add an old-world feel, as do regular folk music sessions
Named after a small Hebridean island, this self-styled ‘Highland pub in the middle of Glasgow’ resists the trend for gentrification in West End watering holes by keeping it old-school: good beer and whisky, good atmosphere and a little traditional music.
Opened in 1996, well before Partick Cross started to experience a trendy resurgence following its post-shipbuilding industry slump, The Lismore has built up and maintains a mixed and faithful clientele – from students enjoying better-than-average prices to hardy silver-haired drinkers getting in a cheeky hauf an’ a hauf (a vintage Scots standard, a half-pint of beer and a ‘half gill’ measure of whisky, drunk in tandem).
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Lismore
206 Dumbarton RdTime Out says
Smart, traditional boozer with a faithful following. Stained glass windows add an old-world feel, as do regular folk music sessions
Named after a small Hebridean island, this self-styled ‘Highland pub in the middle of Glasgow’ resists the trend for gentrification in West End watering holes by keeping it old-school: good beer and whisky, good atmosphere and a little traditional music.
Opened in 1996, well before Partick Cross started to experience a trendy resurgence following its post-shipbuilding industry slump, The Lismore has built up and maintains a mixed and faithful clientele – from students enjoying better-than-average prices to hardy silver-haired drinkers getting in a cheeky hauf an’ a hauf (a vintage Scots standard, a half-pint of beer and a ‘half gill’ measure of whisky, drunk in tandem).
Popular with a wide range of clientele. Very busy for sports!
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The Rock Bar Hyndland
205 Hyndland RdPopular with a wide range of clientele. Very busy for sports!
Old-fashioned pub that is popular with all age groups. Lots of karaoke singing if that floats your boat! Serves food.
The Quarter Gill
232 Dumbarton RdOld-fashioned pub that is popular with all age groups. Lots of karaoke singing if that floats your boat! Serves food.
Wine bar and cafe
Terrific little place literally 5 minute walk from the flat.
Jelly Hill Cafe Bar
195 Hyndland RdAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Underground is quickest way to get around!
Kelvinhall is nearest station to the flat. You can purchase an all-day pass, single, return or a book of tickets.