Information for: Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, with a total population of 1.2 million in the Greater Glasgow Urban Area. It’s an amazing mix of old and new and has a terrific ‘buzz’ about both the city and the people. The nightlife is fast-paced and great fun, and the main cultural options are varied and fascinating.
Hotels located in: Glasgow
Glasgow Hilton
The Glasgow Hilton is a large central luxury 5-star hotel. With great facilities available including a sauna jacuzzi gym and pool. It is without doubt one of the best hotels Glasgow has to offer in the city itself. You can also expect two good restaurants and a bar in-house and it’s not too far to [...]
1 William StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 204 5555
Malmaison
We’re a little biased as we love all the Malmaison hotels! However putting that aside you really can’t go wrong with this stylish award-winning hotel right in the city centre. Expect a great bar and restaurant as well as the usual boutique luxury you get from this hotel chain. As a place to stay or [...]
278 W George StGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 572 1000
Radisson SAS
Glasgow’s Radisson SASis a large modern luxury 5-star hotel in the city centre. One of the best hotels in Glasgow you can relax and be pampered at LA Beauty or get your exercise kicks at LA Fitness. Add in the smart Collage restaurant which offers Scottish and Mediterranean food and two good bars you’ll see [...]
301 Argyle StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 204 3333
ABode Hotel
ABode Hotel is a sumptuous central boutique hotel. This chain has a reputation for operating upmarket and super-cool hotels and this one is no exception. ABode Glasgow reflects the city’s own modern renaissance combining striking traditional architecture with the most exciting contemporary design and high-tech facilities. For dining and drinking choose from the excellent Michael [...]
129 Bath StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 221 6789
Crowne Plaza
Glasgow’s Crowne Plaza is a large conference hotel situated next to the SECC (Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre). You’ll soon spot this riverside tower building. Its high standards achieved the Hotel Review Scotland Award for Glasgow Hotel of the Year in 2007 and Scottish Conference Hotel in 2008. Facilities include an indoor pool and beauty [...]
Congress RoadGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 306 9988
Carlton George Hotel
The Carlton George Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with a good central location. Set in an old-style Glasgow building. In-house amenities may be a little light but the dining and drinking options are fantastic. Windows Restaurant is upscale and impressive while Waxy O’Connor’s offers 6 different bars on 3 different levels.
44 West George StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 353 6373
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Glasgow
All Bar One
All Bar One is a slick wine bar in a great central location. Always a great place to go for a drink or to spend the evening, you’ll find a casual and friendly atmosphere in here. One of 85 throughout the UK. Glasgow’s All Bar One is as solid as the others. Good food, good [...]
56 St Vincent StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 229 6060
Zinc Bar
Zinc Bar is a trendy and popular bar which is part of a chain of these upmarket establishments. Now very well established in Glasgow it’s in a good central location in the upscale Princes Square. You can expect cool cocktails contemporary European food and slick service in here. Add Zinc to your list!
Princes Square48 Buchanan Street
Tel No: +44 141 225 5620
Tusk
Tusk is a very chic bar and club. Well established in Glasgow now and popular with all ages it’s more of a weekend place but still good throughout the week as well. You’ll find a bar nightclub and restaurant with an interior of truly striking and extravagant opulence with a vast golden painted Buddha overlooking [...]
16 Moss Side RoadGlasgow
Tel No: +44 845 166 6017
Oran Mor
Oran Mor is bar/club/restaurant set in a converted old church building in Glasgow’s trendy West End. Now very well established you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere that makes this place very good for a few drinks most nights. The whisky bar boasts over 250 whiskys. The Brasserie restaurant serves contemporary cuisine using Scottish produce wherever possible.
Top of Byres RoadGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 357 6200
Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane is a street in the West End with a collection of bars, clubs and restaurants. Simply one of the best areas and places to go in Glasgow for drinking and socialising. It has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a 19th century backstreet of stables! There’s even a bar called [...]
Off Byres Road
The Living Room
The great thing about The Living Room is that no matter where you are you know exactly what you will get. Very chic with a mature and sophisticated clientele. Open from midday until late and if you arrive at the right time, you’ll get the chance to listen to one of resident musicians perform live music from [...]
150 St. Vincent Street GlasgowTel No: +44 0141 229 0607
Arta
Arta is a thriving and very trendy, Mediterranean bar/club/restaurant, located in Glasgow’s upmarket Merchant City. A very popular venue that has a sophisticated feel to it, but still a place where you can party if you want to. Arta is the kind of place you could spend all evening in and still have a great [...]
62 Albion StreetMerchant City
Tel No: +44 845 166 6018
Restaurants Located in: Glasgow
Red Onion
Chef John Quigley returned to his hometown of Glasgow several years ago after having earned his stripes in some of London’s most renowned restaurants. The result is Red Onion a superb restaurant that is a little off the beaten path but worth making time for. The menu is part-Scottish, part-Italian part-lots of other influences! A [...]
257 W Campbell StGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 221 6000
Yens Oriental &Teppanyaki
Although it’s located a little from the city centre. Yens Oriental & Teppanyaki is worth the trip if you’re in the mood for some Asian cusine. You’ll find a Chinese and Asian fusion-style restaurant, which includes Japanese food. This restaurant is a little refined and spread across two floors. There are many Asian restaurants in [...]
28 Tunnel StreetNorth Rotunda
Tel No: +44 141 847 0110
Number Sixteen
Number Sixteen is an award-winning and family-run restaurant. It is considered to be one of the best for local fine dining food. Offering Bistro-style food in a warm and friendlly atmosphere.
16 Byres RoadGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 339 2544
Di Maggio’s
Di Maggio’s on Royal Exchange Square is one of seven in the Glasgow area. Something of a Glasgow institution now. They serve-up lovely Italian food that hits the spot for locals and tourists alike. This city centre branch can get a little fast and noisy, but it’s still a great place to eat.
Royal Exchange SquareGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 248 2111
Ubiquitous Chip
Ubiquitous Chip is an award winning and very well known Scottish restaurant in Ashton Lane, situated in Glasgow’s West End. Both the restaurant and the brasserie serve terrific, modern Scottish cuisine. The wine list is gorgeous too. For a great taste of Scotland in a smart and trendy atmosphere, this is a great choice. There [...]
12 Ashton LaneGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 334 5007
Catch 22
Catch 22 is a new-ish restaurant and bar with (have you guessed it?) a seafood theme. In fact some would say this G1 Group eatery offers up the best seafood in the city. The menu varies depending on the catch and with a good selection of wines available too. You’ll see why this place is [...]
158-166 Bath StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 331 6222
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Glasgow
McArthur Glen
This outlet, located off the M8 -the main motorway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, has over 90 designer brands under one spectacular 300 ft high glass roof. It covers a wide range of fashion, children clothes, shoes and jewellery. One of the main focal points of the centre is a spectacular water fountain designed by the celebrated [...]
Almondvale AvenueLivingston
Tel No: +44 150 6423 600
Princes Square
The peacock frontage of this upmarket shopping centre is a good indicator of the treasures to be found within. Princes Square combines middle to top-end fashions and sleek jewellers with buzzing restaurants and a collection of beauty and gift shops that are just a little bit special making it Glasgow must-visit shopping emporium. The shops [...]
38-42 Buchanan StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 221 0324
Argyll Arcade
After the delights of Princes Square a few steps will take you into the Argyll Arcade one of Europe oldest covered shopping arcades, built in 1827 in the Parisian style. It is regarded as the Hatton Garden of Scotland with its 30 jewellers and diamond merchants under one roof. Whether you are looking for a [...]
102 Argyll StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 248 5257
Mar Hall
The Aveda Spa is the only one of its kind in the UK. It features 11 treatment rooms designed using elements of Ayurvedic traditions there is the Rasul Mud Chamber Heat and Water Experiences and a Relaxation Area. Only the finest oils plant and pure flower essences are used, sourced with environmental consciousness from around [...]
Earl of Mar EstateBishopton
GlasgowTel No: +44 141 812 9999
Cruise
A Mecca for Glasgow fashionistas. Cruise is the unrivalled home for all who love labels. Gucci, Prada, D&G, Armani, Fendi, Helmut Lang and Moschino are just a few of the top names you can expect to find tastefully arranged against a backdrop of the retailer trademark white walls and minimalist surroundings. The main store is [...]
180 Ingram StreetMerchant City
GlasgowTel No: +44 141 572 3232
Turnberry Golf Resort
Some of the best golfing in the world can be found quite close to Glasgow. Turnberry is a world-class golf resort less than one hour from the city. Turnberry regularly hosts The Open Championship and was back here in 2009. Best of all it’s no problem to play here if you pre-book.
TurnberryAyrshire
Tel No: +44 165 533 1000
Entertainment located in: Glasgow
The Burrell Collection
Housed in a peaceful woodland setting. The Burrell Collection was gifted to Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell. It comprises a miscellanea of over 9000 artworks and is one of the greatest ever assembled by an individual. The purpose built building features reconstructions of rooms from Sir Williams house, furnished in Gothic style, with [...]
Pollok Country Park2060 Pollokshaws Rd
GlasgowTel No: +44 141 287 2550
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Built in 1990 Glasgow’s year as European City of Culture. The Royal Concert Hall stands behind the statue of Former First Minister, Donald Dewar, at the top of Buchanan Street. The main auditorium has a capacity of 2480 and plays host to a varied array of world music, rock concerts, comedy and spoken word recitals. [...]
2 Sauchiehall StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 353 8000
Seaforce
This experience beats an open topped bus tour hands down. Seaforce offers white knuckle rides along the River Clyde, in a high-speed power boat. Boats leave from the Tall Ship at the SECC, and excursions range from the whistle-stop Clyde Ride taking 30 minutes, to the 4 hour+ Estuary Tour passing through sea lochs and [...]
Glasgow Harbour100 Stobcross Road
GlasgowTel No: +44 141 221 1070
New Lanark World Heritage Site
Take a step back in time in this beautifully restored 18th century village. New Lanark started out life as a social experiment by 18th century social reformer Robert Owen. Who believed in the welfare of his workers as crucial to his success. Located on the steep banks of the River Clyde, some 25 miles south east [...]
New Lanark MillsSouth Lanarkshire
GlasgowTel No: +44 155 566 1345
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
The town of Balloch, situated at the tip of Loch Lomond, is a 40 minute drive or train journey from Glasgow. On its doorstep, is the magnificent Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, which incorporates one of Scotland’s most famous stretches of water, with the peaks and forested glens of the rugged Trossachs. An easy [...]
Loch Lomond Gateway CentreLoch Lomond Shores
BallochTel No: +44 845 345 4978
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove is situated in the picturesque Kelvin Park in the popular West End. It is easily reached by Glasgow’s efficient underground network, dubbed The Clockwork Orange! This Grade-A listed building is the most visited art gallery outside of London, and has recently been refurbished at a cost of £30 million. It houses a comprehensive Scottish art [...]
Argyle StreetGlasgow
Tel No: +44 141 287 2699