Alison's Guidebook
Food scene
Celino's
620 Alexandra ParadeGreat little Italian deli and eaterie
Next door Restaurant always friendly, basic Italian that is open for Scottish breakfasts
10 locals recommend
Amore d'Italia & Amore To Go
506 Alexandra ParadeNext door Restaurant always friendly, basic Italian that is open for Scottish breakfasts
Best coffee in Glasgow - I think!! They also deliver to the door through Uber Eats :-)
28 locals recommend
Tapa Coffee & Bakehouse
19-21 Whitehill StBest coffee in Glasgow - I think!! They also deliver to the door through Uber Eats :-)
Tibo Bistro
443 Duke StLovely little bistro / bar within walking distance
Nice little bar restaurant which is part of the micro brewery at the famous Tennents Wellpark Brewery.
92 locals recommend
Drygate Brewery
85 DrygateNice little bar restaurant which is part of the micro brewery at the famous Tennents Wellpark Brewery.
Cathedral House Hotel
28-32 Cathedral SquareNice bar and restaurant near the Necropolis
Scran
239 Alexandra ParadeAnother great Breakfast spot close by
Our local Indian restaurant, gorgeous food and a bansky out the back!
26 locals recommend
Nakodar Grill
13 Annfield PlOur local Indian restaurant, gorgeous food and a bansky out the back!
An establishment! Famous for hearty Italian cafe food and amazing ice creams! 10 mins walk
36 locals recommend
Coia's Cafe
473-477 Duke StAn establishment! Famous for hearty Italian cafe food and amazing ice creams! 10 mins walk
My favourite Thai eaterie - gorgeous food and cocktails but a little further away in the city centre.
Mamasan Bar & Brasserie
224 Ingram StreetMy favourite Thai eaterie - gorgeous food and cocktails but a little further away in the city centre.
Another establishment in Glasgow - amazing Indian restaurant in the west end
85 locals recommend
Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceAnother establishment in Glasgow - amazing Indian restaurant in the west end
With ovens imported from Naples, they know how to make a real pizza!
99 locals recommend
Paesano Pizza
94 Miller StWith ovens imported from Naples, they know how to make a real pizza!
My favourite restaurant in the whole of Glasgow, very booked up so try and book in advance!
126 locals recommend
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall StMy favourite restaurant in the whole of Glasgow, very booked up so try and book in advance!
Great beers and German style food. Lovely building on Glasgow Green - walking distance
65 locals recommend
WEST Brewery
15 Binnie PlGreat beers and German style food. Lovely building on Glasgow Green - walking distance
Gin flights with home made tonics, love this place! There is also one in the merchant city closer to the flat
18 locals recommend
Gin71 Glasgow
71 Renfield StGin flights with home made tonics, love this place! There is also one in the merchant city closer to the flat
Sightseeing
George Square
A must visit, the famous George Square
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StOne of Glasgow’s amazing museums. Beautiful building!
Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneLovely little lane with pubs and restaurants
Gorgeous Charles Rennie Macintosh designed building. Must book tours and the restaurant is nice for afternoon teas
101 locals recommend
House for an Art Lover
10 Dumbreck RdGorgeous Charles Rennie Macintosh designed building. Must book tours and the restaurant is nice for afternoon teas
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareAnother lovely museum in the city centre
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdLovely place to chill out
In the merchant city which is a lovely place to walk around
17 locals recommend
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
100 CandleriggsIn the merchant city which is a lovely place to walk around
Lovely little fine malt distillery on the path of the historic west highland way
35 locals recommend
Glengoyne Distillery
Lovely little fine malt distillery on the path of the historic west highland way
Famous Loch near Glasgow, need a car to explore! Head for Balloch and Luss.
254 locals recommend
Loch Lomond
Famous Loch near Glasgow, need a car to explore! Head for Balloch and Luss.
For walkers! Great place to catch a view over Glasgow and see some waterfalls.
8 locals recommend
Campsie Fells
For walkers! Great place to catch a view over Glasgow and see some waterfalls.
Byres Road
Byres RoadYou can’t go wrong with a walk around the bars of Byres Road!
Near the old Barras Market which is a Glasgow institution. Pop up eateries, art, music and design, there is always something going on. Check it out before going along at the BAaD website.
8 locals recommend
Barras Art and Design
54 Calton EntryNear the old Barras Market which is a Glasgow institution. Pop up eateries, art, music and design, there is always something going on. Check it out before going along at the BAaD website.