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The Arts

Glasgow is a very cultural city and there are always lots of things going on. If you like visiting art galleries and museums, there are plenty to choose from and what's more, they are all free.

For modern art lovers the Gallery of Modern Art is a must. Unfortunately, The Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery shut for refurbishment but you can still see some of the works that were held there at the McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall St. For Dali fans a visit to St Mungo Museum Of Religious Life And Art is essential!

Rennie Mackintosh provides a lot of the style in Glasgow so visit either the Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery (it's in the university so you've no excuse!) or the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall St.

More information about Glasgow's art galleries and museums may be found here.

Theatre and music is also very popular in Glasgow and there is plenty to do.

If you are interested in visiting the theatre while you are here, here are links to the main theatres websites:

Theatre Royal, King's Theatre, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

There are also a number of very good small theatres and venues. Here is a selection:

The Tron Theatre, The Citizens Theatre, Tramway Arts Centre

All have an excellent selection of both modern and classical theatre. For a diverse range activities from theatre and art exhibitions to world music and a night club, try The Arches.

For modern music, it is worthwhile finding out what is on at The Carling Academy.

Or for local bands The 13th Note, Mono and in the West End Stereo are good choices (see "Vegetarian restaurants" for how to get there).

And the West End of Glasgow boasts the famous Stand Comedy Club for those of you with a sense of humour.

The Centre for Contemporary Art offers a wide selection of events from fine art to cinema, or even just a quiet drink in the indoor outdoors!

Film buffs will appreciate the independent Glasgow Film Theatre which hosts film festivals for pretty much every country that makes films. I am sure you could find something in your own language!

As you can see the list is endless so rather than going on forever here are a couple more web sites that have general listings.

For theatre listings visit Scottish Theatre

For full listings of all that is going on in Glasgow visit s1 play. They also have listings for the rest of Scotland. It's an excellent web site the only down side they only have listings a month in advance.

Places to eat

Glasgow boasts a large number of top restaurants and for special offers and cheap deals (and for an idea of what Glasgow has to offer) the best web site is 5pm. Of course I have my personal favourites - but these may not be yours so please don't moan if you don't like a restaurant I suggest. Click on the road name for a map.

Ashton Lane hosts some excellent restaurants. For Indian food lovers, there is Ashoka and The Wee Curry Shop. A cheap and cheerful restaurant, that offers half price pasta, burgers (and they are good burgers) and crepes between 5pm and 7pm, is the Cul de Sac. Also on Ashton Lane but at the other end of the market is The Ubiquitous Chip which offers traditional Scottish food. Beware, this restaurant is very expensive!

If you would like to try some Scottish food at a more reasonable price, Stravaigin, on Gibson Street and it's sister restaurant, Stravaigin2, on Ruthven Lane are both excellent. Also good for modern Scottish cuisine is Arisaig, on Byres Road.

For fish, Two Fat Ladies (88 Dumbarton Road, just at the bottom of Byres on left hand side) is excellent but booking is essential if you want to eat there as it is very small and very popular. Vegetarians will appreciate Grassroots, on St George Road (marked in yellow). To get there, walk down University Avenue, along Gibson Street and Woodlands Road to the motorway and turn left. You will pass a shop called Grassroots (on Woodlands Road), this is not the restaurant.

Another popular restaurant (cheap and cheerful!) is Di Maggio's. There is one on Gibson Street and another on Ruthven Lane(at the end of Saltoun Street). For take away pizza try Little Italy (2 minutes walk from the university), on Byres Road. Seating is limited but it's worth putting up with the cramped space.

All the above restaurants are within walking distance from the university but if you would like to go further a field (i.e. into the city centre) there are plenty of good eateries. Here are one or two suggestions, although I've not visited them all myself, yet! Those I have visited I have put comments by (for location consult street map):

Scottish

Buttery: 652 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8UF

Arisaig Merchant City: Unit 6, 24 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LD

Mitchells Restaurant(Charing Cross) 157 North St, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7DA
This is supposed to be very good - apparently they do an excellent G and T!

Indian

Dhabba: Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LE
Traditional indian cuisine, something a bit different and a good atmosphere too.

Kama Sutra: 331 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW
This is ok. Quite nice but nothing special.

Mr Singh's India: 149 Elderslie Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7JR

Southeast Asian

Cafe Mao: 84 Brunswick Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1ZZ
A noodle bar that serves large portions in a relaxed atmosphere.

Italian

Fratelli Sarti: 404 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD

Sarti: 121 Bath Street (runs parallel to Sauchiehall Street)

La Lanterna: 35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE

Fish

Gamba: 225a West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2ND
Expensive but apparently excellent!

Mussel Inn: 57 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 2UQ

Vegetarian

The 13th Note: 50-60 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QT
This is also a pub and live music venue so is good for some nice veggie food before a night out.

Mono: King's Court King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP
This place is great! It has a vegan restaurant, record shop and micro-brewery all in one building. It is very light and modern and also a live music venue.

Other

Khublai Khan's Mongolian: BBQ (Glasgow) 26 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1LD
This one is a must for anyone who likes to try something different. Pay a set price (around £20) for the barbeque, grab a bowl, pick a meat (anything from wildboar to ostrich) and make your own sauce (don't worry there are suggested recipes). The chef will then cook it for you and bring it to your table. You can go up as many times as you like.

Coffee shops

Little Italy and the Tinderbox offer excellent coffee on Byres Road. If you prefer a more cosy atmosphere and wish to escape, Beanscene on Creswell Lane is good. If you want to smoke whilst you drink coffee, your only option is Offshore, Gibson Street.