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  • Restaurants

Scotland’s biggest city has something to suit every diet and craving. But when Cail Bruich became the first restaurant in Glasgow to land a Michelin star in 18 years in 2021, it highlighted the true level at which contemporary Glaswegian dining was operating. Though Edinburgh is known for its many Michelin-starred institutions, there’s also plenty to get excited about further west. Whether you’re after adventurous international cuisine or locally-sourced delights, our list of the best restaurants in Glasgow will give you all the top tips you need to eat your way around the city. Recommended: The best Airbnbs in GlasgowThe best spots for breakfast in Glasgow

  • Things to do

Glasgow is a perfect blanace of a city. Cracking live music venues and nightclubs. Bars full of character. An ever-growing young creative community keeping the party going. But then it’s stuffed full of Victorian architecture, museums and history.  Here you’ll find fantastic restaurants, great attractions and scenic strolls for days. In fact, you might just find yourself wanting to move here full time (everyone else is doing it). From green space to vintage shops, here are the best things to do in Glasgow right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍔 The best restaurants in Glasgow🍸 The best pubs in Glasgow🏨 The best hotels in Glasgow🏩 The best Airbnbs in Glasgow This guide was recently updated by Laura Menéndez, a writer based in Glasgow. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • Bars and pubs

Pubs, glorious pubs. Whether you're after somewhere for a cosy evening with some pals, or a massive celebration with all your nearest and dearest, the Scots certainly know what they're doing as Glasgow's many gorgeous pubs are ideal for any occasion.  There are traditional joints, up-and-coming hotspots, spaces that double as music venues, and places that are all about the scran. Glasgow will definitely cater to your needs, with that charming local patter firmly in tow. Here’s our list of the best pubs in the city right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍸The best bars in Glasgow right now🍔The best restaurants in Glasgow right now🏩The best Airbnbs in Glasgow🚞The best road trips to take in the UK🚴The most beautiful cycle routes in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • Restaurants

It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and though we may hate to admit it, fueling up first thing in the morning can make for a very fruitful rest of the day. But if you fancy something that little bit more unique, why not head to one of the best spots in Glasgow for an early morning feast? From syrup-soaked pancakes with eggs any style to a hearty serving of haggis, the city's best restaurants and coffee shops have it all. So what are you waiting for? Head to one of our top picks for breakfast and brunch in Glasgow to satisfy those cravings. RECOMMENDED: 🍴 The best restaurants in Glasgow👀 The best Airbnbs in Glasgow🌤️ The best restaurants in Edinburgh you need to try This article was written by Arusa Qureshi, a writer based in Scotland. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Ox and Finch
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Restaurants

Opened in spring 2014, Ox and Finch didn’t take long to make an impact, scooping a Bib Gourmand commendation for good food at affordable prices in the subsequent edition of the Michelin Guide. You could applaud on similar grounds many a restaurant in Glasgow – affordable quality dining is one of the city’s great hallmarks. But this small plates-centric restaurant is on to something particularly special. Jonathan MacDonald – who was previously head chef for the McLaren F1 team – is the man behind Ox and Finch, which is situated in the corner of a tenement block on Sauchiehall Street neatly placed between Kelvingrove Park and Finnieston’s increasingly crowded main drag on Argyll Street. Behind an olive green frontage, the timelessly hip interior reveals variously stripped-brick and black tiled walls, leather booths, exposed stone pillars and floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked with wine bottles. There’s a Mediterranean-via-Scotland feel to the food, which invites you to dispense with the usual formalities of starters and mains in favour of piling up lots of small plates for the whole table to pick at. The menu packs in everything from harissa mackerel with preserved lemon to raw, cured and cold meats such as carpaccio of rib-eye with peaches and pine nuts, to cooked meats such as confit pork belly and vegetable selections like courgette and feta fritters. Around four plates in all plus a side or two should satisfy a pair of diners, and shouldn’t set you back much more than about £

  • Travel

Nothing says a getaway quite like a trip to the Scottish Highlands. A place where you're sure to escape the hustle and bustle of the city scene. Hike mountains, dip your toes in the loch, and watch the sunset over the gorgeous landscape. Doesn't that sound perfect? And of course, a place that idyllic needs to be enjoyed with a stay at one of the many unique Airbnbs in the area. Cosy and comfy cottages with wood-burning stoves (you'll need it with the cold weather), glamping pods, and even castles; how could you ever choose? We've picked out the best of the best to help you decide. You're welcome.  RECOMMENDED:  🇬🇧The best Airbnbs in the UK🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Check out the best Airbnbs in Glasgow🏰 Off to Edinburgh? Here's where to stay Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

  • Bars and pubs

The Scots love to celebrate, and doing so with a drink in hand is pretty much the norm. As a city steeped in history, there's plenty of traditional candlelit Glaswegian pubs, but also a popular university town, this Scottish city is also brimming with a vibrant nightlife too. So, it's not that surprising that the streets of the nation's largest city are bustling with absolutely brilliant bars. From secluded cellars for a cosy evening to vibrant party spots where you can dance into the night, there's no lack of places to try in Glasgow. Here are our top picks for the best bars in the city right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍔The best restaurants in Glasgow right now🏩The best Airbnbs in Glasgow🚞The best road trips to take in the UK🚴The most beautiful cycle routes in the UK☀️The very best things to do in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The Hanoi Bike Shop
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Restaurants

The newest addition to a famous family of Glasgow restaurants that includes the nearby Ubiquitous Chip and Stravaigin inhabits a pretty two-storey house down the quaint Ruthven Lane. Upon opening in 2012, it became Glasgow’s first Vietnamese restaurant, and one with a fresh, casual, canteen-style feel. The square tables are packed in tight and surrounded by wooden benches and funky coloured plastic stools. You’re offered a crash course in how to order upon arrival, the key instruction being that there’s no such thing as mains and starters here – food just arrives when it’s ready, sometimes resulting in food pile-ups if you’re a slow eater. Prawn crackers with moreish peanut butter dip are a must-try to get you started, likewise the summer rolls – cold rice paper parcels packed with prawn, omelette, mint, coriander and noodles, for dunking in a sweet chilli dip. Pho noodle broths in chicken, beef, pork, seafood and tofu varieties make up the majority of the hot options, and are all wonderfully flavoursome. ‘From the pot’ specials can include cari-spiced coconut and coriander curry or black pepper pig’s cheeks with lemongrass pork fritter, seasonal greens and roast peanuts. The imported Vietnamese beers – the hoppy Hue lager in particular – help everything go down, and are strongly recommended for dousing heat if you like to pile on the optional chillies. The cocktails and smoothies aren’t bad either, nor is the strong, sweet Vietnamese coffee served in individually filtered c

  • Art

A whole host of fantastic British artists have hailed from Glasgow, thanks to what remains one of the most prestigious art schools in the UK. The number of Turner Prize winners (and nominees) that have emerged from Glasgow School of Art alone is staggering, but the wider city's affordability and emphasis on arts and culture is what makes it a haven for creativity. Whether you're an up-and-coming creative, or just someone who loves to marvel, Glasgow's glorious galleries are full of inspiration. There's famous paintings, cracking exhibitions and teeny tiny studios to explore, so have a browse of our favourite art galleries in Scotland's second city.  RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in Glasgow🍹The best bars in Glasgow🍻The best pubs in Glasgow🏩The best Airbnbs in Glasgow🍃The best national parks in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Restaurants

Widely-heralded as the crowning fine-dining achievement of the Argyll Street strip in Finnieston’s huge transformation in recent years, from scuzzy going-out no-mans-land to one of the hippest quarter- miles in Glasgow, The Gannet – opened 2013 – is a certified must-visit. It scooped a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award for quality dining at moderate prices after less than a year of trading. The Brooklyn-chic interior of this floor-to-ceiling glass-fronted former shop premises situated immediately next door to the Kelvingrove Café is minimalist and effective: bare stone walls, exposed ventilation pipes and metal staircase winding up to a small mezzanine, wooden tables in close neat rows. The low-lit back room is hung with a changing exhibition of contemporary art. Owner-chefs Peter McKenna and Ivan Stein – who met while working at Michael Caines’ Abode on Bath Street – run the kitchen, giving you a certain extra confidence in the quality of The Gannet’s stylish contemporary Scottish cuisine. A basket of complimentary fresh bread still warm from the oven is the first thing on your table. Starters include pickled herring, capers, dill and horseradish crème fraiche and crisp lamb sweetbreads with potato and caramelised onions. Mains range from slow- cooked borders lamb with barley risotto and mushroom, scorched leeks to fillet of 28-day aged Tweed valley beef with smoked potato, girolles, shallot and a port and red wine sauce. For dessert, don’t miss the chance to try the apple a