Guidebook for Glasgow City
Drinks & Nightlife
I like to recommend a few bars, pubs, eateries and coffee places I frequent.
The Thornwood Bar
724 Dumbarton RdThis is my local and I love it! No more needs said….😍
Scottish brewery bar - tasty beers and looks right on to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
46 locals recommend
BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StScottish brewery bar - tasty beers and looks right on to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Lismore
206 Dumbarton RdLive music on weekends. A good old whisky bar!
Great food and great place for a drink with friends. Good outdoor space too.
15 locals recommend
Peckhams
43 Clarence DrGreat food and great place for a drink with friends. Good outdoor space too.
Wee Paree
240 Crow RoadI don’t go here for food but prefer for a glass of wine outdoors!
Food Scene
Kothel
300 Crow RdGreat cakes, coffee and atmosphere!
Epicures
159 Hyndland RdGood food. Relaxed atmosphere!
The best bakery in Partick/Hyndland! Even caters for gluten free. Yum!
17 locals recommend
My Home Bakery
59 Hyndland StThe best bakery in Partick/Hyndland! Even caters for gluten free. Yum!
Basta Pizza Bar
561 Dumbarton RdTop notch pizza and a nice change from Dominos.
Space Speciality Coffee House
540 Dumbarton RdMy local coffee shop. It's small, compact but boy the coffee is good!
It's been here for years and years! Still great Scottish food!
18 locals recommend
Roastit Bubbly Jocks
450 Dumbarton RdIt's been here for years and years! Still great Scottish food!
The Gannet
1155 Argyle StUpmarket restaurant. Expensive fine dining but so worth it!
Bibis
599-601 Dumbarton RdWee local friendly Mexican restaurant - tasty grub and strong margaritas!
Tapas style Indian restaurant - you can't book so get there early!
118 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StTapas style Indian restaurant - you can't book so get there early!
New to the neighbourhood - only been once. Really enjoyed a brunch and a few drinks. Worth a go and it has a lovely outdoor area.
The Marlborough
340 Crow RoadNew to the neighbourhood - only been once. Really enjoyed a brunch and a few drinks. Worth a go and it has a lovely outdoor area.
GaGa won restaurant of the year in 2023 - high five to my local! A great wee place if you like South East Asian food.
Ga Ga
GaGa won restaurant of the year in 2023 - high five to my local! A great wee place if you like South East Asian food.
It’s my favourite restaurant! Yes selfish I know but I must insist how good it is. From my place you can grab the underground from Partick to Kelvinbridge or walk through Kelvingrove Park to this amazing restaurant. You can also grab a coffee and cake, or an a spritz or grappa maybe? The food is delicious and the staff are so lovely. It’s the best Italian restaurant ❤️
39 locals recommend
Eusebi Restaurant & Delicastessen
152 Park RdIt’s my favourite restaurant! Yes selfish I know but I must insist how good it is. From my place you can grab the underground from Partick to Kelvinbridge or walk through Kelvingrove Park to this amazing restaurant. You can also grab a coffee and cake, or an a spritz or grappa maybe? The food is delicious and the staff are so lovely. It’s the best Italian restaurant ❤️
Sightseeing
This is a must visit and it’s free! I love this place. My partner James and I love loosing ourselves in this place on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It has such a relaxing vibe and there’s so much to see.
841 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle StreetThis is a must visit and it’s free! I love this place. My partner James and I love loosing ourselves in this place on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It has such a relaxing vibe and there’s so much to see.
It’s beautiful! A stroll through the Botanics is a great way to spend an afternoon. The glass houses are full of exotic plants and if you’re lucky you might catch a book fair or craft fair. There’s a great walk on to Kelvingrove Park from here too. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdIt’s beautiful! A stroll through the Botanics is a great way to spend an afternoon. The glass houses are full of exotic plants and if you’re lucky you might catch a book fair or craft fair. There’s a great walk on to Kelvingrove Park from here too. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
It’s free! Yes it is! If you looking at old cars, trams and trains it’s worth a visit. It’s right on the water front and you can also visit the tall ship just behind it.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdIt’s free! Yes it is! If you looking at old cars, trams and trains it’s worth a visit. It’s right on the water front and you can also visit the tall ship just behind it.
Breakfast
Partick Duck Club is a great choice for breakfast. In the summer months you can sit outside (first come first served). Advisable to book. Can be pricey so check online first to make sure it’s on budget for you. Highly recommend!
29 locals recommend
Partick Duck Club
27 Hyndland StPartick Duck Club is a great choice for breakfast. In the summer months you can sit outside (first come first served). Advisable to book. Can be pricey so check online first to make sure it’s on budget for you. Highly recommend!
Cafezique
66 Hyndland StGreat for brunch and small plates. Chilled atmosphere and friendly!
Tasty brunch in a lovely wee cafe on Byres Road. Avocado toast is yum!
45 locals recommend
Kember & Jones
134 Byres RdTasty brunch in a lovely wee cafe on Byres Road. Avocado toast is yum!
Great choice for brunch and a seat outside is a good shout on a warm day.
47 locals recommend
Epicures
159 Hyndland RdGreat choice for brunch and a seat outside is a good shout on a warm day.
More of a posh fish & chips in the evening but not many know it does a tasty full breakfast if you can handle it! Veggie option too!
6 locals recommend
Old Salty's
337 Byres RoadMore of a posh fish & chips in the evening but not many know it does a tasty full breakfast if you can handle it! Veggie option too!
Neighbourhoods
Great area in the west end for food, bars, cafes and a few quirky shops. Visit the Hidden Lane for quirky shops and a tiny cafe. In summer Kelvingrove Bowling Green is open is you fancy a whirl. A nice area to walk to from Partick, that will take you past the Kelvingrove Gallery.
Finnieston St, Glasgow, UK
Great area in the west end for food, bars, cafes and a few quirky shops. Visit the Hidden Lane for quirky shops and a tiny cafe. In summer Kelvingrove Bowling Green is open is you fancy a whirl. A nice area to walk to from Partick, that will take you past the Kelvingrove Gallery.
City advice
Getting around
Getting anywhere from Partick
Partick is a bit of a hub. You can get a train, the underground and a bus all from the main Partick station. Bike hire is nearby too. You can easily hop on the underground into the city-centre or take the train or bus. The train goes direct to Edinburgh or going the other way to Balloch at Loch Lomond. There’s also a taxi rank at the station and a bus that takes you to and from the airport. The Hydro and the SECC are only a train stop away or a stroll if you feel like a walk. Happy days!