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.
Plan Dowanhill Plan your Dowanhill trip Free · and No sign-up By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Home / Things to do in Glasgow / Neighborhoods / Dowanhill Already have an AI-made Glasgow itinerary?
Paste the plan into TripSapien to check its stops against your destination and travel dates. Free — no ads, no sign-up.
Validate my AI itinerary Top things to do in Dowanhill
George Mewes Cheese ★ 4.8 · 165
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
City Centre Comics ★ 4.7 · 141
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
Grosvenor Picture Theatre ★ 4.4 · 970
Refurbished and restored cinema showing largely mainstream films plus unusual events and cafe patio.
Studio ★ 4.5 · 199
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 Where to eat & drink in Dowanhill
The Clarence ★ 4.7 · 121· £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
Bothy · €17-€34
A restaurant that features seasonal Scottish produce as the core of its dishes.
Ubiquitous Chip
Of all Ashton Lane's establishments. "The Chip" as it is popularly known by locals is certainly its most celebrated and most famous.
Kember & Jones ★ 4.5 · 898· £10–20
All day menu, signature espresso blend and home-baked cakes in cafe with onsite deli & book shop.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Tennent's ★ 4.4 · 2.2k· £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
Bothy Glasgow ★ 4.6 · 1.8k· £30–70
Comfortable, relaxed Scottish restaurant serving modern classics with a twist and private rooms.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Muzzy’s of Hyndland · £10–20
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Ramen Dayo ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· £10–20
Restaurant dishing up Japanese-style ramen & gyoza dumplings amid compact, wood-panelled surrounds.
Every day 12 PM – 10 PM
Ziques Hinba ★ 4.5 · 802· £10–20
Stylish cafe with wooden seating, bold prints above bar and a mezzanine overlooking the main space.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM Planning time in Dowanhill?
Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.
Pick your dates Dowanhill map Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
1 The Clarence 2 George Mewes Cheese 3 Bothy 4 Ubiquitous Chip 5 Kember & Jones 6 Tennent's 7 City Centre Comics 8 Grosvenor Picture Theatre 9 Studio 10 Bothy Glasgow Ready to plan Dowanhill? Turn these Dowanhill picks into a day-by-day Glasgow plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
Plan my Glasgow trip
The ClarenceGastropub
George Mewes CheeseCheese Shop
BothyBritish
