Pauline's Guidebook
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Local favourite for any age group. Popular with families at the weekend. 22 galleries from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Host to Salvador Dali’s magnificent “Christ of Saint John of the Cross” painting although this work is currently on loan to Spain.
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StFood scene
The Single-End cafe and bakehouse is set in modest surroundings to the rear of a row of traditional Glasgow tenements in Garnethill, near Charing Cross, and is close to the Glasgow School of Art. The Scottish dialect term ‘Singl-end’ refers to a one bedroom flat that, many years ago, was squeezed in between larger flats within a tenement building. The cafe and bakehouse is a casual and comfortable venue for brunch or a break for coffee and cake. Best to travel by public transport or by bike as the parking is very limited towards the city centre.
53 locals recommend
Singl-end Garnethill
263 Renfrew StThe Single-End cafe and bakehouse is set in modest surroundings to the rear of a row of traditional Glasgow tenements in Garnethill, near Charing Cross, and is close to the Glasgow School of Art. The Scottish dialect term ‘Singl-end’ refers to a one bedroom flat that, many years ago, was squeezed in between larger flats within a tenement building. The cafe and bakehouse is a casual and comfortable venue for brunch or a break for coffee and cake. Best to travel by public transport or by bike as the parking is very limited towards the city centre.
Visually magnificent and enjoyable pastries and coffees at this popular West End Patisserie in Byres Road. Expensive treat or at least worth a look at the attractive window display.
SugarFall Patisserie
153 Byres RdVisually magnificent and enjoyable pastries and coffees at this popular West End Patisserie in Byres Road. Expensive treat or at least worth a look at the attractive window display.
A local venue that has made the effort to suit the surrounding community. The original small pub that long-established residents might favour opens out into a large dining extension with full height windows and an open fire at the rear of the building. The outdoor side area appeals to students and offers a casual snack menu. A surprising find within walking distance of the West End and set between the Fire Station and student housing.
7 locals recommend
The Botany Bar and Restaurant
795 Maryhill RdA local venue that has made the effort to suit the surrounding community. The original small pub that long-established residents might favour opens out into a large dining extension with full height windows and an open fire at the rear of the building. The outdoor side area appeals to students and offers a casual snack menu. A surprising find within walking distance of the West End and set between the Fire Station and student housing.
Casual dining and drinks on the bus route between your AirBnB and Byres Road. Outdoor space with room for separate groups.
The BrewHaus - Beer Garden & Kitchen
182 Queen Margaret DriveCasual dining and drinks on the bus route between your AirBnB and Byres Road. Outdoor space with room for separate groups.
An all-vegan, small hole-in-the wall style takeaway inside a blue police box / tardis. Serves falafel wraps.
6 locals recommend
Great Western Road
Great Western RoadAn all-vegan, small hole-in-the wall style takeaway inside a blue police box / tardis. Serves falafel wraps.
Gastro Pub and Large Multi-purpose Arts Venue
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.
It offers a Victorian Bar and Whisky Bar, John Muir Room Restaurant and Brasserie Restaurant, Private Dining Room, Live Music Venue, Night Club, and a 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 provides the perfect setting for corporate and private events, weddings and ceilidhs.
198 locals recommend
Oran Mor
Byres RoadFormerly 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.
It offers a Victorian Bar and Whisky Bar, John Muir Room Restaurant and Brasserie Restaurant, Private Dining Room, Live Music Venue, Night Club, and a 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 provides the perfect setting for corporate and private events, weddings and ceilidhs.
Live Music
Blues bar with kitchen. Good atmosphere. Open from lunchtime until late.
The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the largest entertainment venue in Scotland. The arena was initially named The Hydro after its main sponsor Scottish Hydro Electric.
134 locals recommend
The SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadThe OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the largest entertainment venue in Scotland. The arena was initially named The Hydro after its main sponsor Scottish Hydro Electric.
The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom is a Live Music Venue famous throughout the world for having the best music artists and most enthusiastic crowds. The venue has a capacity of 1900 and has had international artists from every genre perform, from David Bowie to Celtic Connections, and everything in between. It can also provide a unique space for indoor festivals, trade fairs or other events.
59 locals recommend
Barrowland Ballroom
244 GallowgateThe Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom is a Live Music Venue famous throughout the world for having the best music artists and most enthusiastic crowds. The venue has a capacity of 1900 and has had international artists from every genre perform, from David Bowie to Celtic Connections, and everything in between. It can also provide a unique space for indoor festivals, trade fairs or other events.
This spectacular venue can hold 1,525 people standing, 450 cabaret style (plus 300 standing), or 600 theatre style (plus 300 standing). We have bars available throughout the venue, and close by in Merchant City, a whole host of restaurants and cafes exist for a bite to eat before the performance.
17 locals recommend
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
100 CandleriggsThis spectacular venue can hold 1,525 people standing, 450 cabaret style (plus 300 standing), or 600 theatre style (plus 300 standing). We have bars available throughout the venue, and close by in Merchant City, a whole host of restaurants and cafes exist for a bite to eat before the performance.
Mighty concert room for up-and-coming local bands and cult international acts serving own lager.
46 locals recommend
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StMighty concert room for up-and-coming local bands and cult international acts serving own lager.
The Howlin' Wolf
100 Bath StLocal Supermarkets
Closest supermarkets are Asda, Morrisons and Spar. Also a few mini markets 500m away on Maryhill Road.
Maryhill
Closest supermarkets are Asda, Morrisons and Spar. Also a few mini markets 500m away on Maryhill Road.