A Visitor's Guide to Glasgow and Beyond - Page 3

milton · January 28th, 2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by heatonparkincakes

Hello fellow forumistas,

Myself and the wee little 1.5 metres of feminine joy will be in Glasgow for the Celtic connection festival this weekend.

I am familiar with the city, but not the west end.

Any suggestions of the best pubs and eating places as all I know is the Oran Mor and not much else.

Second I fancy watching a game of football. The choice is either St Mirren v Motherwell or Queens Park at home.

Which one would you choose?

And am I in for a shock when I visit some of my families graves in Kilbirnie, which I havenet been to since 1988?

As said above, I'm sure that St Mirren's first game in their new stadium will have a party atmosphere.

As to the West End... I live there, and consequently like to bitch about the pubs and restaurants. It depends on what you like though - modern bars, or real ale type pubs? If it's bars you're after, I suppose Brel on Ashton Lane isn't a bad bet, although the whole lane is too busy. Really for modern bars, you're best heading into the Merchant City where there are tons.
If it's pubs, then Tennents on Byres Road has a good selection of beers, and is the best place to watch football too imo.
Somewhere inbetween the two, The Belle on Great Western Road, just a few block from Oran Mor is my favourite at the moment.

Cail Bruich on Gt Western Road is a decent place for Scottish food, and the best curries in the West End are had in The Wee Curry shop (one on Ashton lane, upstairs, and another one near the bottom of Byres Road).

maccoinnich · January 28th, 2009, 05:08 PM

The mention the Uffizi in the Evening Times today chimes nicely with The Belle here. The doors to their toilets are labeled with Piero della Francesca's painintings of Isabella and Federico da Montefeltro:

A bit further away from Byres Road, but I can highly recommend the Ben Nevis on Argyle Street - great selection of whiskies and beers. It's also at the heart of the 'Teuchter Triangle' of highland bars, which might be of interest seeing as you're here for Celtic Connections. Other bars include the Islay Inn, the Park Bar, and the Snaffle bit. Good chance of hearing some folk music, and the Park Bar has framed photos of CalMac ferries, for us homesick Gaels.

heatonparkincakes · January 28th, 2009, 07:47 PM

cheers and much appreciated

***The Boy David*** · January 28th, 2009, 11:55 PM

For Ales, go to the Three Judges - it's at the southern end of Byres Road at the cross between Byres and Dumbarton Road.

For modern bars, anywhere on Ashton Lane is OK, but they are really expensive, and a bit generic (with the possible exception of the Loft) so be warned. Bar Buddha on Cresswell Lane just behind Byres road is quite cosy, and until January 31st all drinks are £2

The Left Bank on Gibson Street is quite good too, but expensive, as is Cottiers (a personal favourite) up on Hyndland Road. I suggest you Google Maps these suggestions to get a feel for distances between all of the suggestions posted on here to you.

For food, Cafe Andaluz just off Byres Road (Cresswell Street/Lane) is good for Tapas, Chow on Byres Road is good for Chinese, as Milton says, best place for Indian is definitely the Wee Curry Shop on Ashton Lane, but you MUST book in advance - the place is tiny and you'll never get a table on the night. Best place for Italian (at a reasonable price) is probably the Italian Kitchen down in the Merchant City. There's a new Italian Tapas restaurant on Byres road that looks interesting, but I can't remember the name. Little Italy on Byres is great for a quick snack or lunch Italian style. Trattoria Trevi on Great Western Road was great last couple of times I tried it, but it's changed hands since, not sure what it's like now.

Bombay Blues down on Hope Street in the city centre does an awesome Indian Buffet - it's nothing like a crappy China Buffet King or anything - really high quality, fresh curries, for £10ish - well worth it, but quite out of the way if you want to stay around the West End.

What sort of food are you looking to eat?

Go see St Mirren, Queens Park are rank beyond belief.

For cheap food, studenty food, the Common Room on Byres Road does fantastic burgers at reasonable prices.

Will try post some more local West End suggestions tomorrow.

milton · January 29th, 2009, 07:32 PM

If heading down to Argyle Street for the Ben Nevis/Islay Inn etc (I agree btw - a good idea), it's also worth popping into a few of the bars down there. Finniston is now blessed with the best selection in Glasgow imo.

Look up the IVY (just moved to where 54 below used to be), Gazelle, Lebowski's, Chinaski, Black Sparrow, Firebird.
Also more ales to be had at The Bon Accord.

mountainia_peak · August 13th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Honestly, it is my first time to have heard of this lovely city in the UK...(I accedently found it out from the aerial photoes of uk cities thread)...it seems to me very pleasant to look at and be around...I'd like to visit one day for sure... Anyway, how far is it from London?

maccoinnich · August 13th, 2009, 03:19 PM

403 miles driving up the M6.

Just over 4 hours by tilting train up the West Coast Mainline.

About an hour flying.

Paws · August 13th, 2009, 04:03 PM

And about 10 hours by coach - very cheap if you book in advance

Boards · August 13th, 2009, 04:09 PM

Hey, Big Mac, Book Group, respect. God, if you were female I'd be all over you.

maccoinnich · August 13th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Aye, I'd never seen it all until recently, then watched the whole run on 4OD over a few nights. Absolute genius, and so refreshing to see comedy set in Glasgow that's not of the Rab C Nesbit / Chewing the Fat variety.

Boards · August 13th, 2009, 05:58 PM

I thought it was sublime. So gentle.

pacific_mzt · May 21st, 2010, 09:05 AM

hey guys!!! how are you doing? im going to glasgow at the end of june, im from mexico how do you think the weather is gonna be?? too cold for me??

cheers!! im excited to go!!

legslikeaspider · May 21st, 2010, 05:38 PM

June is often the warmest month in Scotland, but for you, it will feel pretty cold. Max daily temperatures are unlikely to get much beyond 25 degrees celsius and it will usually be considerably cooler than that. Bring warm clothes and waterproofs. On the other hand, be ready to enjoy our wonderful evenings at that time of year, where it stays bright until 10pm. Hope you enjoy your trip

NorthLimitation · May 24th, 2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pacific_mzt

hey guys!!! how are you doing? im going to glasgow at the end of june, im from mexico how do you think the weather is gonna be?? too cold for me??

cheers!! im excited to go!!

If you go to the Northern Highlands, it won't even get well and truly dark at the end of June and even down in Glasgow it will only be properly dark for a few hours. Late June is probably one of the most likely times for heat waves, although Scottish heat waves only really reach about 30'C - 32'C at most

I really would recommend a trip to Inverpolly in the Highland, arguably one of Scotland's most beautiful areas. Amazing sea food too

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pacific_mzt · May 24th, 2010, 08:54 AM

wow thanks guys!!! im cheking flights already probably is gonna be KLM is the cheaper one hahaha! and is for the ends of june!!

thanks for the advises guy!! cheers!!

NorthLimitation · May 24th, 2010, 04:32 PM

No hay problema

pacific_mzt · May 27th, 2010, 03:49 AM

ahaha your spanish is better than my english! hahaha! cheers!!

NorthLimitation · May 27th, 2010, 05:13 AM

No es verdad amigo - tu ingles es excelente! ¿Puedes imaginar espanol con un acento escocés?

Disfruta del viaje, diviértete por los dos

pacific_mzt · May 28th, 2010, 09:00 AM

dime que eres de españa, viviendo en escocia!! por que tu español es muy bueno!

saludos!

pacific_mzt · June 23rd, 2010, 09:46 AM

hey guys! im finally going to scotland in july!!

flying in british airways!! i hope to have a great time there!!!

cheers!!

January 28th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#42
maccoinnich smalltown boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,209 Likes (Received): 11	The mention the Uffizi in the Evening Times today chimes nicely with The Belle here. The doors to their toilets are labeled with Piero della Francesca's painintings of Isabella and Federico da Montefeltro: A bit further away from Byres Road, but I can highly recommend the Ben Nevis on Argyle Street - great selection of whiskies and beers. It's also at the heart of the 'Teuchter Triangle' of highland bars, which might be of interest seeing as you're here for Celtic Connections. Other bars include the Islay Inn, the Park Bar, and the Snaffle bit. Good chance of hearing some folk music, and the Park Bar has framed photos of CalMac ferries, for us homesick Gaels. __________________ Tech savvy, at-risk youth

January 28th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#44
*The Boy David* Registered Win Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kyoto Posts: 3,655 Likes (Received): 15	For Ales, go to the Three Judges - it's at the southern end of Byres Road at the cross between Byres and Dumbarton Road. For modern bars, anywhere on Ashton Lane is OK, but they are really expensive, and a bit generic (with the possible exception of the Loft) so be warned. Bar Buddha on Cresswell Lane just behind Byres road is quite cosy, and until January 31st all drinks are £2 The Left Bank on Gibson Street is quite good too, but expensive, as is Cottiers (a personal favourite) up on Hyndland Road. I suggest you Google Maps these suggestions to get a feel for distances between all of the suggestions posted on here to you. For food, Cafe Andaluz just off Byres Road (Cresswell Street/Lane) is good for Tapas, Chow on Byres Road is good for Chinese, as Milton says, best place for Indian is definitely the Wee Curry Shop on Ashton Lane, but you MUST book in advance - the place is tiny and you'll never get a table on the night. Best place for Italian (at a reasonable price) is probably the Italian Kitchen down in the Merchant City. There's a new Italian Tapas restaurant on Byres road that looks interesting, but I can't remember the name. Little Italy on Byres is great for a quick snack or lunch Italian style. Trattoria Trevi on Great Western Road was great last couple of times I tried it, but it's changed hands since, not sure what it's like now. Bombay Blues down on Hope Street in the city centre does an awesome Indian Buffet - it's nothing like a crappy China Buffet King or anything - really high quality, fresh curries, for £10ish - well worth it, but quite out of the way if you want to stay around the West End. What sort of food are you looking to eat? Go see St Mirren, Queens Park are rank beyond belief. For cheap food, studenty food, the Common Room on Byres Road does fantastic burgers at reasonable prices. Will try post some more local West End suggestions tomorrow. __________________ On the run, 'til we're caught, in New York

August 13th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#47
maccoinnich smalltown boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,209 Likes (Received): 11	403 miles driving up the M6. Just over 4 hours by tilting train up the West Coast Mainline. About an hour flying. __________________ Tech savvy, at-risk youth

August 13th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#49
Boards Cunty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the Screaming Trees Posts: 9,025 Likes (Received): 46	Hey, Big Mac, Book Group, respect. God, if you were female I'd be all over you. __________________ I've always been considered an asshole for about as long as I can remember. That's just my style.

August 13th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#50
maccoinnich smalltown boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,209 Likes (Received): 11	Aye, I'd never seen it all until recently, then watched the whole run on 4OD over a few nights. Absolute genius, and so refreshing to see comedy set in Glasgow that's not of the Rab C Nesbit / Chewing the Fat variety. __________________ Tech savvy, at-risk youth

January 28th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#43
heatonparkincakes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,024 Likes (Received): 67	cheers and much appreciated

January 29th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#45
milton A new low Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,331 Likes (Received): 74	If heading down to Argyle Street for the Ben Nevis/Islay Inn etc (I agree btw - a good idea), it's also worth popping into a few of the bars down there. Finniston is now blessed with the best selection in Glasgow imo. Look up the IVY (just moved to where 54 below used to be), Gazelle, Lebowski's, Chinaski, Black Sparrow, Firebird. Also more ales to be had at The Bon Accord.

August 13th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#46
mountainia_peak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: EU - Berlin - Vienna - Warsaw Posts: 67 Likes (Received): 0	Honestly, it is my first time to have heard of this lovely city in the UK...(I accedently found it out from the aerial photoes of uk cities thread)...it seems to me very pleasant to look at and be around...I'd like to visit one day for sure... Anyway, how far is it from London?

August 13th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#48
Paws lacking in substance Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,600 Likes (Received): 0	And about 10 hours by coach - very cheap if you book in advance

August 13th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#51
Boards Cunty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the Screaming Trees Posts: 9,025 Likes (Received): 46	I thought it was sublime. So gentle. __________________ I've always been considered an asshole for about as long as I can remember. That's just my style.

May 21st, 2010, 09:05 AM	#52
pacific_mzt cah Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mazatlan, sinaloa Posts: 791 Likes (Received): 8	hey guys!!! how are you doing? im going to glasgow at the end of june, im from mexico how do you think the weather is gonna be?? too cold for me?? cheers!! im excited to go!! __________________ Mazatlàn, la Perla del Pacifico

May 21st, 2010, 05:38 PM	#53
legslikeaspider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,359 Likes (Received): 3	June is often the warmest month in Scotland, but for you, it will feel pretty cold. Max daily temperatures are unlikely to get much beyond 25 degrees celsius and it will usually be considerably cooler than that. Bring warm clothes and waterproofs. On the other hand, be ready to enjoy our wonderful evenings at that time of year, where it stays bright until 10pm. Hope you enjoy your trip __________________ "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

May 24th, 2010, 08:54 AM	#55
pacific_mzt cah Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mazatlan, sinaloa Posts: 791 Likes (Received): 8	wow thanks guys!!! im cheking flights already probably is gonna be KLM is the cheaper one hahaha! and is for the ends of june!! thanks for the advises guy!! cheers!! __________________ Mazatlàn, la Perla del Pacifico

May 24th, 2010, 04:32 PM	#56
NorthLimitation Passionately Apathetic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Inverness Posts: 4,611 Likes (Received): 1	No hay problema

May 27th, 2010, 03:49 AM	#57
pacific_mzt cah Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mazatlan, sinaloa Posts: 791 Likes (Received): 8	ahaha your spanish is better than my english! hahaha! cheers!! __________________ Mazatlàn, la Perla del Pacifico

May 27th, 2010, 05:13 AM	#58
NorthLimitation Passionately Apathetic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Inverness Posts: 4,611 Likes (Received): 1	No es verdad amigo - tu ingles es excelente! ¿Puedes imaginar espanol con un acento escocés? Disfruta del viaje, diviértete por los dos Last edited by NorthLimitation; May 27th, 2010 at 05:23 AM.

May 28th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#59
pacific_mzt cah Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mazatlan, sinaloa Posts: 791 Likes (Received): 8	dime que eres de españa, viviendo en escocia!! por que tu español es muy bueno! saludos! __________________ Mazatlàn, la Perla del Pacifico

June 23rd, 2010, 09:46 AM	#60
pacific_mzt cah Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mazatlan, sinaloa Posts: 791 Likes (Received): 8	hey guys! im finally going to scotland in july!! flying in british airways!! i hope to have a great time there!!! cheers!! __________________ Mazatlàn, la Perla del Pacifico

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