Glasgow Southside Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing coffee, long queues, take out only.... cinnamon buns are incredible!
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Short long black
501 Victoria RdAmazing coffee, long queues, take out only.... cinnamon buns are incredible!
Bar vini
80 Victoria RdFantastic cocktails and food
Ollie's
122 Nithsdale RdNice coffee and food, book a table at weekends. Can sit outside.
Zucchini
128 Nithsdale RdIndependent veg shop stocking all sorts of yummy veg/vegan go-tos.
Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws RdAMAZING Punjabi dishes, take out or eat in.
Halloumi Southside
697 Pollokshaws RdOur favourite local take out/restaurant for Greek cuisine.
Sunny Acre
745 Pollokshaws RdCoffee and the best cakes on your way to Queens Park? Go here!
Laurieston
Old pub serving real ales, old school Glasgow.
Sightseeing
Recently re-opened, Pollok Country Park has it all. It's a 15 minute walk from our house. We love the area of the The Old Fort, there are trails for running and mountain bikes, old and new forest growth and lots for little ones to explore including a newly refurbished play area. Access is good all round. Spend a few hours here. Cafe in museum and near Pollok house.
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Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadRecently re-opened, Pollok Country Park has it all. It's a 15 minute walk from our house. We love the area of the The Old Fort, there are trails for running and mountain bikes, old and new forest growth and lots for little ones to explore including a newly refurbished play area. Access is good all round. Spend a few hours here. Cafe in museum and near Pollok house.
Large Victorian Park with varied and accessible landscape. Breath taking views of Glasgow over to Loch Lomond on a clear day. Walk to the top of the park, reach the flag pole then explore the wooded area as you descend.
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Queens Park station
Queens Park StationLarge Victorian Park with varied and accessible landscape. Breath taking views of Glasgow over to Loch Lomond on a clear day. Walk to the top of the park, reach the flag pole then explore the wooded area as you descend.
Smaller local park, 7 minute walk from our place. Good for walking the dog or shorter walks/getting some fresh air! Has a small play area for younger children, duck pond and accessible circular path.
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Maxwell Park station
Maxwell Park StationSmaller local park, 7 minute walk from our place. Good for walking the dog or shorter walks/getting some fresh air! Has a small play area for younger children, duck pond and accessible circular path.
Old School Markey, been running for ages - want a knock off tape or VCR from the 90s - head to the Barras... it's a mix of old school market stalls and newer, gentrified offerings inc. coffee, ceramics, artwork alongside pet supplies and high vis work wear. Could spend a few hours here pottering!
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Barras tržnica
244 GallowgateOld School Markey, been running for ages - want a knock off tape or VCR from the 90s - head to the Barras... it's a mix of old school market stalls and newer, gentrified offerings inc. coffee, ceramics, artwork alongside pet supplies and high vis work wear. Could spend a few hours here pottering!
Next to the People's Park/Palace, here you can hire go-carts/bikes and explore the track. Cafes and giant play park next door good for little and big kids.
Free Wheel North
Templeton StreetNext to the People's Park/Palace, here you can hire go-carts/bikes and explore the track. Cafes and giant play park next door good for little and big kids.
Tramvaj
25 Albert DrRolling programme of arts and culture events
Great little spot to escape to especially with very small children
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The Hidden Gardens
25A Albert DrGreat little spot to escape to especially with very small children
So many rums, so little time! Great vibe on a weekend (so I'm told but haven't been in 5 years!)
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The Rum Shack
657-659 Pollokshaws RdSo many rums, so little time! Great vibe on a weekend (so I'm told but haven't been in 5 years!)
Neighbourhoods
This review in local guide 'The Skinny' covers most of the areas in the southside:
https://www.theskinny.co.uk/travel/features/glasgow-southside-guide
Pollokshields
This review in local guide 'The Skinny' covers most of the areas in the southside:
https://www.theskinny.co.uk/travel/features/glasgow-southside-guide