Glasgow West End
Glasgow West End
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  • Charles G
    Eugene, Oregon234 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love the subway!
    The Glasgow subway is small compared to other cities, but convenient to popular sites and easy to use. There is only one loop that runs in both directions (see the attached map). You can buy either a one way or round trip ticket at the entrance to the stations.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 September 2023
  • Anne K
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfectnight out
    We had a superb meal in the prancing stag restaurant glasgow. It was a taster menu for burns night. My husband had the main selection and l had on the most part with some vegetarian option . They also had a selection of wines to compliment the dishes at very reasonable additional price£22. I would thouroughly reccommend this restaurant. The staff were great very helpful definitely a place to visit.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 January 2024
  • JP3267
    34 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a look but not worth walking to
    We drove over to the West End during our 3 day stay. It can also be reached on the tube. We found the historic little streets although there were only a couple. We then went and sat in a lovely park away from it all with view over looking the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and the University.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 August 2024
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Gabriel A
Ploiesti, Romania4,917 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
Walking in West End of Glasgow city is an unique experience, because everything change from a moment to another. We saw here a lot of various attractions like restaurants, pubs,shops. Here we saw the impressive Victorian houses of many celebrities. The quarter includes Woodlands, Hillhead, Hynland, Byres Road, and Kelvingrove with its wonderful park.
A walk in Glasgow West End is a very relaxed way to achieve the visit in Glasgow.
Written 1 May 2020
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The West End of Glasgow is famous for its beautiful architecture, charming, interesting shops, lively nightlife, parks and is centered around Byres Road. The neighborhood attracts a lot of people, many students studying at Glasgow University. People come here for shopping, lunch and meeting friends. Ahston Lane behind Byres Road is a popular cobblestone lane lined with many pubs, restaurants and Grosvenor Cinema where you can watch a movie over a glass of wine or beer. It is a district of elegant townhouses and many attractions including the Kelvingrove Art Galleries, the new Riverside Transport Museum, Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Park. The Glasgow Underground runs throughout the West End making transport to the City Centre easy and quick. The West End Festival, one of Glasgow's largest festivals, is held annually in June. Always great to be visiting the West End. It is a place full of energy . Don't miss it when u visit Glasgow.
Written 27 October 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Solo
After the hustle and bustle of Glasgow city centre I would suggest taking a walk west to the west end of the city. Crossing the motorway you can feel the tension release.

There are some beautiful buildings to admire along with Kelvingrove. Highly recommended.
Written 6 November 2021
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Charles G
Eugene, OR234 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
The Glasgow subway is small compared to other cities, but convenient to popular sites and easy to use. There is only one loop that runs in both directions (see the attached map). You can buy either a one way or round trip ticket at the entrance to the stations.
Written 25 September 2023
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Anne K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had a superb meal in the prancing stag restaurant glasgow. It was a taster menu for burns night. My husband had the main selection and l had on the most part with some vegetarian option . They also had a selection of wines to compliment the dishes at very reasonable additional price£22. I would thouroughly reccommend this restaurant. The staff were great very helpful definitely a place to visit.
Written 25 January 2024
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Niven L
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Maybe a good idea for this area would be to allow children to be allowed in bars for at least a while in the afternoon without food required. The west end is so backwards it is unbelievable. Fine in Dennistoun. But the west end is anti children. Tried to find somewhere to sit with a drink for 1 hour before going to a restaurant to meet my father. My son felt like an unwanted individual as I asked bar after bar at 3 in the afternoon if we could sit for a drink. I have travelled a lot of the world and lived in Glasgow for many years. But it has to be said. The West end of Glasgow is not a family friendly place. Backwards is best to describe it. Could maybe look to the continent for ideas. Or maybe east. Not for familys.
Written 12 November 2022
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gracie W
9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Glasgow has lots of big talk buildings, which I love. But Glasgow City seems very dirty and messy. Central train station are reminded me of the city Gotham. Lots of people seem to be on drugs or drunk. Once a great city no doubt ,now appears to be decaying. But it opened my eyes so still an enjoyable experience.
Written 6 August 2021
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Dennis Smalley
Glasgow, UK3,209 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
This review features the West End jewel,Park Circus. The magnificent architecture rivals similar type constructions in Edinburgh. Construction began in 1872 and the Circus is yet another example of Grand Victoriana. It is situated right next to Kelvingrove park,so you can easily swing by and enjoy this magnificent sight if walking in the park At 6 park gardens directly facing a park entrance you can see the former headquarters of the Scottish Football Association before its relocation to Hampden Park. An area jam packed with historic interest
Written 20 May 2021
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EffieMew123
Austin, TX57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Came here with my boyfriend on a day trip when we went to see the University of Glasgow and Glasgow botanical garden, because the west end is the area where you'll find them. Overall I enjoyed walking along here because there are many small shops, grocery stores, and restaurants that you can check out. It's definitely a good place to go to take pics here and there and kill time, even if you aren't wanting to spend money.
Written 16 May 2022
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City M
4 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Solo
An average, dirty street with poor selection of shops and you will have the misfortune of seeing lots of junkies and beggers.
Some ok coffee shops and a marks and Spencer. Could be way better and way cleaner.
Ashton Lane is so over rated and pretty boring. If you are going dont look down the filthy side streets on your way there!
Written 16 August 2020
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