Weekend in Glasgow Recommendations!

[ChloeCannotCanCan]

thank you to the poster who has sent me over from Chat to Scotsnet to find the experts…

Myself and DH have a weekend planned in Glasgow in Mid March - no kids <thanks grandparents!>
Any recommendations for things to do and places to eat?
We love art, history and nature, not very interested in visiting distilleries or anything sporty. We would like a cafe for quick lunch on Saturday, posh(ish!) meal out restaurant for Saturday night and then somewhere for a relaxed Sunday lunch before we drive home…
Any suggestions of great places to go and things to do?

Theres the Museum of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square, Kelvin Grove in the West end. Loads of great cafes around both. Tiffneys in the west end does the best steaks around but also serve fish, chicken etc and The Clarence for a Sunday lunch 😍

You probably want to focus on the west end, and specifically the area from kelvingrove art gallery to the botanic gardens. The university is also in the middle of that slice. I’m not enough of an insider to suggest anywhere specific but there are tons of places that will meet your needs.

Do you know which area you'll be staying in, and do you want to stay in Glasgow City centre/West end or go further afield?

For art and exhibitions check out BAAD and the Tramway for exhibitions whilst you are there. Kelvingrove is the main museum/art gallery for a rainy day but the Gallery of Modern art is perfectly situated in the middle of the city centre.

For unusual history, Glasgow Central run their own history tour and the Burrell collection is based in Pollok country park so hits both history and nature.

Food wise- Sebs, Margo's, Ka Pao are where Id go for cocktails and lunch. Santa Lucia deli (West end) is nice to pop in for a sandwich after a walk through the botanical gardens fome something nore casual. Ox and Finch, Glaschu and The Gannet would be my Saturday night picks. The Clarence or The Loveable Rogue for a Sunday roast.

If it were me, I'd focus on the west end on Saturday - the botanical gardens and kelvingrove for a walk. Santa Lucia deli or any cafe that takes your fancy down Byres road, and then The Gannet for dinner.

Then on Sunday Id go to the Gallery of Modern Art and then The Clarence for a roast.

Another vote for West End but then again I’m biased as I live there! Where are you staying? I love Gaga and No7 restaurants in Partick.

also want to add Riverside Museum in West end - really fun and has an old Glasgow street, you can also zip in and out of reimagined subway, cinema, etc.

Posted on your other thread, but will just add here that Gordon Street coffee which is at the entrance to Glasgow Central station is pretty good. I usually just pass through Glasgow on my way elsewhere but I always get a coffee there if there's time while changing trains. It's very busy which I take as a good sign.

In the west end is the Kelvingrove which is a museum and art gallery. Also the Botanic Gardens and the University are worth a visit. The university is worth visiting for the building alone but also has The Huntarian Museum inside the main building.

In the city centre the Modern Art Museum is also worth a visit as is the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art which is handily placed next door to the Cathedral and the Necropolis.

The best restaurant (in my opinion) is No. 16 in Byres Road which is in the west end. It's small though so you will have to book.

On Saturday if the weather is reasonable jump on the train to Pollokshaws West and visit the Burrell Collection for art and history and have walk in the park for nature (Highland cows included). There is a great cafe for lunch at the old cricket ground called Govies for lunch. I’d do it rather than the Burrell Collection cafe.

Or if you don’t want to travel out the city centre too far walk all or parts the mural trail.

https://www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk/

If you like fish my go to for an evening meal would be Crabshakk at Botanics. The Spanish Butcher on Miller Street is a favourite too.

In town The Dukes Umbrella on Argyle Street would be my pick for Sunday lunch.

Fantastic - thanks! I’m Off to go do some googling!

Lots of great suggestions here. Just a small word of caution - if it's St Patrick's Day weekend maybe steer clear of the east part of the City Centre / Merchant City on the Saturday. Best sticking to West / South of the city centre to avoid the crowds.

Gloriosa in the West End is AMAZING. Also love Five March, Cornershop, Ox and Finch, Hanami, Outlier, Bao, Sugo.

The Burrell is brilliant. Highly recommend the Sharmanka theatre

If the weather is ok, I'd grab a takeaway lunch from Piece on Byres Road or Argyle street on Saturday. Delicious sandwiches, coffee, soup and the best empire biscuits. Then head to Kelvingrove museum for the free organ recital (1pm Saturday or 3pm Sunday) and a wander around.

The Hunterian museum at the university is worth a visit, as is the Hunterian art gallery and the Mackintosh House over the road.

I'd then walk via Kelvingrove park to Uplands Roast at the rail yard near Kelvingrove subway for a hot chocolate. There's a farmer's market there on Saturdays 10am-3pm

Sylvan for dinner.

The Burrell collection and a look at the Highland cows in Pollock park on Sunday.

There's an ok cafe at the Burrell collection but I'd head back to the west end for a pub lunch.

@Unmute agree, the organ recital is a must, and if you happen to be in the ground floor tearoom at the time, it’s even better. If not, position yourself on the first floor directly opposite the wonderful organ.

Just to add...they have cameras/screens so you can see what the organist's feet are doing, so you can really appreciate how much multitasking is going on.