Going To Glasgow, Things To Do.

[lolasmam]

We are planning a visit to Glasgow next week and are seeking recommendations for activities. Our preference is for visiting places of interest rather than shopping. We have a half day and a full day to fill. We have one night booked at Opium for dining, but have yet to decide on the other night’s dining arrangements. Additionally, we are interested in any good comedy clubs or bars with live music. Personal recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as the information on ‘What’s On in Glasgow’ is somewhat overwhelming. Thank you.

[douglas9401]

The Burrell Collection, nice and free, only a shortfall from the centre.

Glasgow Science Centre on the banks of the C!yde.

the biggest queues though are to be found on the M8 around the Charing Cross junction, must be popular.

Enjoy.

[douglas9401]

Short hop

[albaqwerty]

For your second night's dining, there's quite a few to choose from in Byres Road and off the road, can't remember the street name offhand. Sorry about that.

Hope you enjoy your visit. :)

[Hazlinny]

Clutha Bar, Stockwell Streeet   ........ for good food and music.

[jackthehat]

My favourite city in the world. I love the architecture and can wander round looking at the buildings all over the city for hours.

Bear in mind that is is surprisingly hilly - something my darling wife neglected to mention - but they have, helpfully, provided handrails up the steepest of hills.

Take a trip on the clockwork orange.

The open-bus tour around the city is good, too.

 

 

[lolasmam]

Thank you for the excellent suggestions. An open bus tour in Glasgow sounds like a splendid idea for our first afternoon, allowing us to get our bearings. I am particularly keen to check out the Clutha Bar, as we enjoy pubs with live music. This will be our first visit, and we are also looking forward to exploring the Burrell Collection. We will be staying at the Radisson Red, a special treat for our 33rd wedding anniversary. Thank you for the heads up on the hills; I will be sure to pack my walking boots and walking stick.

[Hazlinny]

You've probably seen this ........

https://www.visitglasgow.com/inspire-me/glasgow-for-first-time-visitors

 

[lolasmam]

Thanks hazlinny. I looked into the Clutha Bar and was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic helicopter crash in 2013, which claimed the lives of ten people. Such a devastating event. Given my sensitivity to atmosphere, I feel it would be difficult to visit a place with such a somber history. Unless they have rebuilt it elsewhere, I believe it would be best for me to avoid it.

[lolasmam]

I am still in search of an evening entertainment venue for Thursday night, with or without food. While we do enjoy a nice meal, we are not food snobs; burgers and pizza would suffice if the entertainment is of high quality. Many thanks for your suggestions.

[Hazlinny]

https://www.opentable.co.uk/features/best-restaurants-with-live-music-glasgow-lanarkshire-glasgow

[maggiebee]

No visit to Glasgow is complete without a visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.  Grounds are lovely too

[david small]

I had a couple of drinks on a Saturday night in Glasgow, but it didn't belong to me.

[drmorgans]

 

The Clockwork Orange is Glasgow's underground system, unusually it's 4' gauge, so smaller that standard gauge trains. New stock last year. You could try the Subcrawl, a drink at the nearest bar to each of the 15 stations!

 

[brainiac]

If you're feeling flush, treat yourselves to a meal at The Ubiquitous Chip - a Glasgow institution that's been at the same site since 1971.  It's off Byres Road near the university, and there's a nice bar upstairs for drinks before the meal.

https://ubiquitouschip.co.uk/

Ah yes, fond memories......

[Hazlinny]

Lolasman .. I can understand your feelings about The Clutha (where I used to eat when staying at the Holiday Inn Express) ..
it has been rebuilt on site and I understand this very old pub
is still popular for good food and music.
 

[lolasmam]

We have returned from our stay in Glasgow, having taken on board the advice provided regarding places to visit, for which I am most grateful. Our first afternoon was spent on an open-top bus tour to familiarize ourselves with the city, making several stops, including one at St. George’s Square. Regrettably, we discovered that much of Glasgow’s city centre is currently a construction zone, making navigation challenging due to numerous dug-up pavements and infrequent crossings.

The tour of the Clydeside Distillery was excellent, and the Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery did not disappoint, particularly as I was keen to view the Dali. However, our experience at the Clutha Bar was rather underwhelming. The menu was limited to pizzas, and the atmosphere was marred by a trickle of hipster types and a tinny reggae band that took over an hour to set up, ultimately proving not worth the wait. We departed early and visited several other bars, but unfortunately, we felt distinctly unwelcome due to our English accents.

Perhaps it was just our experience, but I found Glasgow to be less welcoming than Edinburgh, and I doubt we will return. On a final note, I tried two new things: soft shell crab and an espresso martini, neither of which I will be having again. 🤭

[Hazlinny]

10.02 Sorry the Clutha Bar did not live up to what I experienced
and that is why I often don't like recommending anywhere to visit or eat!  Perhaps things have gone downhill since the disaster?

12.50 Auntypoll - "Hate the english" is a bit harsh - living in a seaside holiday destination, there are a lot of English visitors and they are welcomed not just for the money they spend!

[DDIL]

I know what Auntypoll is saying, I found Glasgow to be most unwelcoming.

I go to Scotland a lot and have never felt unwelcome anywhere apart from Glasgow.

[New Judge]

Get a train to Edinburgh (50 minutes). It's far nicer and more interesting.