Kirsteen's Guidebook

Kirsteen
Kirsteen's Guidebook

Food scene

Authentic and delicious Vietnamese street food; helpful and friendly service
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Little Hoi An
26 Allison St
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Authentic and delicious Vietnamese street food; helpful and friendly service
Vegetarian home cooking, specials change daily; knowledgable and friendly service
60 abantu bendawo batusa
Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws Rd
60 abantu bendawo batusa
Vegetarian home cooking, specials change daily; knowledgable and friendly service
Excellent bottle shop with outdoor tables in good weather; knowledgable and helpful staff
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Marchtown
741 Pollokshaws Rd
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Excellent bottle shop with outdoor tables in good weather; knowledgable and helpful staff
Fun Greek restaurant at the end of Torrisdale Street
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Halloumi Southside
697 Pollokshaws Rd
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Fun Greek restaurant at the end of Torrisdale Street
Heavenly artisan cheese shop
Starter Culture
1052 Pollokshaws Rd
Heavenly artisan cheese shop
One of the many great brunch places in the area
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Cafe Strange Brew
1082 Pollokshaws Rd
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One of the many great brunch places in the area
Really great tacos!
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Sacred Tum Tacos
522 Victoria Rd
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Really great tacos!
Independent record shop and cafe
Some Great Reward
674 Victoria Rd
Independent record shop and cafe
Coffee shop and social enterprise - delicious coffee
27 abantu bendawo batusa
MILK
452 Victoria Rd
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Coffee shop and social enterprise - delicious coffee
Around 10 mins walking from the flat - great food, cocktails and atmosphere
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Bar vini
80 Victoria Rd
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Around 10 mins walking from the flat - great food, cocktails and atmosphere
Artisan bakery and coffee shop. Only open on Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm; expect to find a queue but their offerings are worth the wait!
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two.eight.seven
287 Langside Rd
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Artisan bakery and coffee shop. Only open on Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm; expect to find a queue but their offerings are worth the wait!
Really nice gastropub with a great lunch deal: two small plates plus a drink for £11
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The Bell Jar
21 Dixon Ave
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Really nice gastropub with a great lunch deal: two small plates plus a drink for £11
AKA "OnlyBuns", a hole-in-the-wall Korean street food joint. Hilarious marketing (check out their IG page), great conversation with owner Jack, and really delicious food.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
NANIKA
72 Victoria Rd
8 abantu bendawo batusa
AKA "OnlyBuns", a hole-in-the-wall Korean street food joint. Hilarious marketing (check out their IG page), great conversation with owner Jack, and really delicious food.

More Southside recommendations in neighbouring areas

Simply the best artisan bread and treats
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Big Bear Bakery
54 Sinclair Dr
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Simply the best artisan bread and treats
Brilliant brunch spot and wine bar
Sinclairs
Brilliant brunch spot and wine bar
If you’re looking for a very good Scottish restaurant, it is worth taking a taxi (15 mins) to this place. A small, cozy restaurant, advance booking is recommended.
Ian Brown Restaurant
55 Eastwoodmains Rd
If you’re looking for a very good Scottish restaurant, it is worth taking a taxi (15 mins) to this place. A small, cozy restaurant, advance booking is recommended.

Local independent shopping

Lovely, independent bookshop with friendly staff
Outwith - Bookshop
14 Albert Rd
Lovely, independent bookshop with friendly staff
Coffee and vintage shop selling gorgeous homeware, prints, gifts
6 abantu bendawo batusa
BAM Glasgow
44 Nithsdale Rd
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Coffee and vintage shop selling gorgeous homeware, prints, gifts
Wild Gorse Pottery
684 Pollokshaws Rd
The best place (less than a 15-minute walk from the flat) to buy Glasgow-themed gifts such as vibrant prints, coasters, mugs, greeting cards...
Stephen O'Neil Art
1030 Pollokshaws Rd
The best place (less than a 15-minute walk from the flat) to buy Glasgow-themed gifts such as vibrant prints, coasters, mugs, greeting cards...
Beautiful bouquets, children's toys, prints, candles, and more.
Flowers Vermilion
920 Pollokshaws Road
Beautiful bouquets, children's toys, prints, candles, and more.
A hidden, cobbled lane leads you from Pollokshaws Road to a colourful space with a 100% vegan deli with outdoor seating, vintage clothes shop, pop-up boutiques and a tattoo parlour.
The Cooperage Retail & Creative Hub
A hidden, cobbled lane leads you from Pollokshaws Road to a colourful space with a 100% vegan deli with outdoor seating, vintage clothes shop, pop-up boutiques and a tattoo parlour.

Traditional local pubs

A cosy, welcoming pub (est. 1885) with a friendly crowd - great for a fun night out
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The Allison Arms
720 Pollokshaws Rd
59 abantu bendawo batusa
A cosy, welcoming pub (est. 1885) with a friendly crowd - great for a fun night out
A cosy Irish pub that's been around since 1890 - good for a quiet pint
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Heraghty's Bar
708 Pollokshaws Rd
11 abantu bendawo batusa
A cosy Irish pub that's been around since 1890 - good for a quiet pint
Nice, traditional pub with outdoor tables looking towards the park. The best place to have a drink with the Tartan Army on match days (Hampden Stadium is just a 20-minute walk from here)
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Queens Park Cafe
530 Victoria Rd
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Nice, traditional pub with outdoor tables looking towards the park. The best place to have a drink with the Tartan Army on match days (Hampden Stadium is just a 20-minute walk from here)