Things to Do in Dowanhill, Glasgow

A West End district of Victorian terraces and townhouses with private communal gardens, bordered by the Glasgow Botanic Gardens and the shops of Byres Road.

The ClarenceGastropub
George Mewes CheeseCheese Shop
City Centre ComicsBookstore

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Top things to do in Dowanhill

George Mewes Cheese
★ 4.8 · 165
Cheese Shop
A purveyor of award-winning farmhouse and artisan cheeses, available in its Glasgow and Edinburgh stores.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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City Centre Comics
★ 4.7 · 138
Bookstore
A comic shop known for its large selection of back issues, graphic novels, fanzines, and silver age stock, located in the west end.
Mon
Closed
Tue
12 PM – 4 PM
Wed
11 AM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM
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Grosvenor Picture Theatre
★ 4.4 · 900
Theater
Refurbished and restored cinema showing largely mainstream films plus unusual events and cafe patio.
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Sugarsnap Artisan Chocolate & Confectionery
Chocolate Shop· £10–20
A maker of luxury artisan chocolates handcrafted in Scotland.
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Studio
★ 4.5 · 198
Specialty Store
A central Glasgow venue with modern facilities, it is known for hosting conferences, meetings, and presentations, offering catering and AV equipment.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Dowanhill

The Clarence
★ 4.7 · 114
Gastropub· £20–70
The team from Cail Bruich are behind this likeable neighbourhood spot decked out with cool modern décor and boasting a large bar – start with the well-priced house negroni or something creative from the extensive cocktail list.
Mon–Tue
5 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12:30 PM – 10 PM
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Koko House
★ 4.7 · 498
Café & Bakery· £10–20
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Tennent's
★ 4.4 · 2.2k
Pub· £10–20
Traditional buzzing pub with a large menu, 9 TV screens, boogie in the basement and DJs on weekends.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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Bothy Glasgow
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Dessert Restaurant· £30–70
Comfortable, relaxed Scottish restaurant serving modern classics with a twist and private rooms.
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Kember & Jones
★ 4.5 · 891
Café & Bakery· £10–20
All day menu, signature espresso blend and home-baked cakes in cafe with onsite deli & book shop.
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Ziques Hinba
★ 4.5 · 800
Spanish· £10–20
Stylish cafe with wooden seating, bold prints above bar and a mezzanine overlooking the main space.
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