Guidebook for Glasgow
Arts & Culture
The oldest theatre in Glasgow, a great starting point to savour the culture of the city.
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope StThe oldest theatre in Glasgow, a great starting point to savour the culture of the city.
Music, drama and dance in the centre of Glasgow.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew StMusic, drama and dance in the centre of Glasgow.
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StA Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece.
Opera, ballet, music - performances of all sorts
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I-Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall StOpera, ballet, music - performances of all sorts
Itheater ye-King
297 Bath StMore art and drama!
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater StSome of the finest bagpiping talent in the country
Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneThe cool bits of the west end!
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose StSome good arty movies on show here.
O2 ABC Glasgow
300 Sauchiehall StLive Music Venue
Pavilion Theatre
121 Renfield StOne of the many theatres within minutes from the flat!
Cineworld Cinema Glasgow Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew StAll the blockbusters in town!
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StQuirky gig venue
Blythswood Square Hotel
11 Blythswood SquareRelax in style?
Shopping
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StPremier shopping in Glasgow
House Of Cashmere
45 Buchanan StPutting on the glitz!
St Enoch
55 St Enoch SquareNo end to shopping in Glasgow!
Marks and Spencer
172 Sauchiehall StThe nearest M&S, less than 10 minutes by foot.
Boots
200 Sauchiehall StPharmacy, a short walk from the flat
The Savoy
140 Sauchiehall StAn old-fashioned shopping mall
Waterstones
153-157 Sauchiehall StBookstore. With Café.
Sightseeing
Sauchiehall Street
Sauchiehall StreetQuintessential Glasgow
I-cone-ic Glasgow! you haven't seen Glesga if you haven't seen the traffic-cone-headed Wellington Statue!
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Royal Exchange Square
Royal Exchange SquareI-cone-ic Glasgow! you haven't seen Glesga if you haven't seen the traffic-cone-headed Wellington Statue!
George Square
George SquareThe heart of Glasgow
Merchant City Music
60 London RdGlasgow as it happens...
The Tenement House
145 Buccleuch StA true Glasgow landmark!
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetJust feel Glasgow..
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StNeeds no introduction
IKathidrali ye-Glasgow
Castle StreetGlasgow's well... cathedral!
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayFascinating and exciting exhibitions
Everything Else
Garnethill Hebrew Congregation
129 Hill StVictorian Synagogue
Speirs Wharf
Speirs WharfA quaint detour, away from the crowds...
Mitchell Library
North StreetOne of the largest public libraries in Western Europe
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station (Stance)
Killermont StreetGlasgow's central bus station
Connects Glasgow to most of the south of Great Britain
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Glasgow Central Station
Gordon StreetConnects Glasgow to most of the south of Great Britain
I-Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StArt, culture, coffee, food...
SPAR Port Dundas
71 Port Dundas RdNearest Cash Machine - 2 min
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens RoadCali Uni... a stone's throw and right in view!
Bonnie wee park - perfect for a picnic or sandwich on a good day!
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Garnethill Stores
33-35 Dalhousie StBonnie wee park - perfect for a picnic or sandwich on a good day!
WHSmith
177 Sauchiehall StNearest post office in a bookstore
Polo Lounge Glasgow
84 Wilson StGlasgow's Gay District
University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond StStrathclyde Uni - in walking distance
Orchid Health & Wellbeing
5 Burns StI haven't tried it but looks good from the outside :-)
Citizens Advice Glasgow Central
201 North StYou shouldn't have to go here, but just in case!
Food Scene
Amakamelo wemithi waseWillow
97 Buchanan StAfternoon tea - in splendour and elegance.
British/Scottish cuisine - a very fine contemporary interpretation
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The Red Onion
257 W Campbell StBritish/Scottish cuisine - a very fine contemporary interpretation
Arisaig - now closed
Scottish cuisine
Pinto Mexican Kitchen
138 Queen StGood and cheap Mexican food - sit-in and takeaway
Legendary seafood restaurant. British/Scottish cuisine.
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Two Fat Ladies in the City
118 Blythswood StLegendary seafood restaurant. British/Scottish cuisine.
Nanakusa
441 Sauchiehall StYummy Japanese food
La Tasca
39-43 Renfield StWhat lovely paellas!
Thairiffic Restaurant
303 Sauchiehall StYes, Thai and Terrific!
Elia Restaurant
24 George SquareGeorge Square goes Greek!
Las Iguanas Glasgow
16-20 W Nile StGo Brazilian
Rishis Indian Aroma
61 Bath StOne of the very few South Indian restaurants in Glasgow
Fish and Chips anyone?
A quirky British cuisine outlet specializing on fish fayre from across the country
The Chippy Doon The Lane
84 Buchanan StFish and Chips anyone?
A quirky British cuisine outlet specializing on fish fayre from across the country
Cosy setting for a relaxing session say on your laptop over some nibbles and just a stone's throw from the flat.
Cafe Hula
321 Hope StCosy setting for a relaxing session say on your laptop over some nibbles and just a stone's throw from the flat.
Costa Coffee
870 Crow RdMeeting someone for a coffee, near the flat?
Pipers Tryst Hotel
30-34 McPhater StCosy wee cafe at your doorstep, you can try some haggis there!!
Dragon I
311-313 Hope StreetChinese restaurant a stone's throw from the flat.
Caffè Nero
341 Great Western RdCaffe Nero short walk from the flat
McDonald's
45 Finnieston StHmm....
Thai Lemongrass Restaurant
24 Renfrew StreetYummy thai!
Subway
7 Douglas StIf you fancy a SUBWAY sandwich...
Starbucks
Duntreath AvenueStarbucks, what can I say!
Number One Chocolate Factory
Gourmet Chocolate!
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago Ln'100's of teas to try from!
Mono
King StreetVegan bar and restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar, great live music. Also has a Tea Rooms section for some good Afternoon Tea.
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The butterfly and the pig
153 Bath StGreat bar, great live music. Also has a Tea Rooms section for some good Afternoon Tea.
The Pot Still
154 Hope StWhisky Galore, nae maire said!
Bar 2 minutes from the flat, with some interesting entertainment options - live gigs etc.
Trader Joe's
325 Hope StreetBar 2 minutes from the flat, with some interesting entertainment options - live gigs etc.
Bar, restaurant and nightclub with a unique feel - an old church converted!
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Oran Mor
Byres RoadBar, restaurant and nightclub with a unique feel - an old church converted!
Arta
62 Albion StNightclub with decor modelled on a Greek island!
Edward G. Wylie
109 Bothwell StA classic British pub with good ales, pub fayre and such - very reasonably priced!
Walkabout, Glasgow
128 Renfield StSporty Aussie pub. Serves Kangaroo burgers!
Blue Dog
151 W George StSwanky cocktail bar
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow
44 W George StA good Irish pub
Essentials
Tesco Express
455 Paisley RdHandy superkmarket a few minutes from the flat.
Sainsbury's Local
88 Woodlands RdHandy nearby place!
Lidl
2 Hopehill RdLidl!