Claire’s Glasgow guidebook
Sport
Celtic Park
Janefield StreetOur home is walking distance to Celtic Park for visiting fans.
Ibrox Stadium
150 Edmiston DrA stop on the Glasgow Subway and home to Glasgow Rangers.
Home to our national team and the famous Hampden Roar. Also used for stadium tours by the biggest music artists.
71 locals recommend
Hampden Park
Letherby DriveHome to our national team and the famous Hampden Roar. Also used for stadium tours by the biggest music artists.
Sightseeing
Cuningar Loop
Downiebrae RoadThe local park just a 5 minute walk from our home.
Home to the People's Palace and TRNSMT Festival, a 30 minute walk away, but there are great views along the river.
195 locals recommend
Glasgow Green
Greendyke StreetHome to the People's Palace and TRNSMT Festival, a 30 minute walk away, but there are great views along the river.
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdIt's where we met, and a beautiful building.
A cobbled lane off Byres Road with a selection of famous bars, restaurants and the independent Grosvenor Cinema. Overhead fairy light make it a magical place to be at night.
224 locals recommend
Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneA cobbled lane off Byres Road with a selection of famous bars, restaurants and the independent Grosvenor Cinema. Overhead fairy light make it a magical place to be at night.
Music
The world famous dancing venue is now a firm favourite for gig-goers.
59 locals recommend
Barrowland Ballroom
244 GallowgateThe world famous dancing venue is now a firm favourite for gig-goers.
Another great gig venue, walking distance from the city centre.
18 locals recommend
O2 Academy Glasgow
121 Eglinton StAnother great gig venue, walking distance from the city centre.
The busiest venue in the world, and on our train line, just 5 stops away.
134 locals recommend
The SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadThe busiest venue in the world, and on our train line, just 5 stops away.
Another famous Glasgow bar and live venue, found in the city centre.
46 locals recommend
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StAnother famous Glasgow bar and live venue, found in the city centre.
Cathouse
15 Union StOr the 'Catty' to locals, a heavier music venue and club.
Culture
A comedy club in the west end, occasionally used by big names to try out new routines.
58 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands RdA comedy club in the west end, occasionally used by big names to try out new routines.
Brilliant for Christmas Pantos, Shows, Plays and Comedians throughout the year.
33 locals recommend
King's Theatre
297 Bath StBrilliant for Christmas Pantos, Shows, Plays and Comedians throughout the year.
Another great theatre for Pantos, Shows, Comedies and Ballet.
31 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope StAnother great theatre for Pantos, Shows, Comedies and Ballet.
Food Scene
Obsession of India
25 High StA great option for a sit-in or takeaway meal, one of our favourites.
Our local favourite Indian restaurant. Great for a takeaway or sit-in meal.
26 locals recommend
Nakodar Grill
13 Annfield PlOur local favourite Indian restaurant. Great for a takeaway or sit-in meal.
Another great Glasgow Indian restaurant. It is a little different to others by offering smaller plates in a 'tapas' style, great for sharing. Found in the city centre,
10 locals recommend
Chaakoo Bombay Cafe
79 St Vincent StAnother great Glasgow Indian restaurant. It is a little different to others by offering smaller plates in a 'tapas' style, great for sharing. Found in the city centre,
A great Thai restaurant in the city centre, Claire's favourite.
19 locals recommend
Chaophraya & Palm Sugar Lounge
175 Buchanan StA great Thai restaurant in the city centre, Claire's favourite.
A historic building host to several great restaurants and bars. Indoors with an outdoor feel. Visit each place without leaving the building.
60 locals recommend
Bar Square
5 Bell StA historic building host to several great restaurants and bars. Indoors with an outdoor feel. Visit each place without leaving the building.
Our favourite steakhouse, but book ahead as it's always busy.
9 locals recommend
Miller & Carter Glasgow
47 St Vincent StOur favourite steakhouse, but book ahead as it's always busy.
A great vegan restaurant and bar, but suitable for everyone.
32 locals recommend
The 78 Kelvinhaugh St
The 78 Kelvinhaugh StreetA great vegan restaurant and bar, but suitable for everyone.
The Howlin' Wolf
100 Bath StA bar with live music, one of our favourites.
Great food and drink. A cafe/restaurant during the day, with a bar and club.
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
57 Union StGreat food and drink. A cafe/restaurant during the day, with a bar and club.
A great local takeaway walking distance from our house.
Cash Only or Order Online
Grillzz Glasgow Takeaway
A great local takeaway walking distance from our house.
Cash Only or Order Online
LGBTQ+
A cabaret bar with great cocktails, with the Polo Lounge downstairs, great for a night out.
Riding Room
58 Virginia StreetA cabaret bar with great cocktails, with the Polo Lounge downstairs, great for a night out.
Polo Lounge Glasgow
84 Wilson StAlways a great night out.
Delmonicas
68 Virginia StGood for a casual drink after work.
Katie's Bar
1 Callendar RdKaraoke and Drag shows, what more do you need?
The Glee Club Glasgow
11 Renfrew StDrag shows and events
BAM Glasgow
44 Nithsdale RdAnother great club night with drag shows