Things to Do in West End, Glasgow

Glasgow's West End is home to Glasgow Cathedral, consecrated in 1197, and offers record music stores, vegan restaurants, and Mediterranean restaurants.

Glasgow CathedralCathedral
Glasgow Science CentreScience Museum
Strip Joint RecordsRecord Store

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Top things to do in West End

Glasgow Cathedral
★ 4.6 · 10.0k
Cathedral★
Church of Scotland place of worship, consecrated in 1197, with post-war stained glass windows.
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Sun
1 PM – 4:15 PM
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Glasgow Science Centre
★ 4.6 · 8.1k
Science Museum
Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Strip Joint Records
★ 4.9 · 217
Record Store
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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House Of Cashmere Glasgow
★ 4.7 · 204
Specialty Store
Bright boutique specializing in Scottish-made cashmere apparel & traditional Highland dress.
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Where to eat & drink in West End

Gannet
★ 4.8 · 865
Bistro· £100+
Stripped-back urban bar with exposed stone and industrial details, serving a compact European menu.
Mon
Closed
Tue
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Roastit Bubbly Jocks
★ 4.7 · 804
British· £10–40
Smart restaurant with contemporary decor and an easygoing vibe, offering Modern Scottish cuisine.
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Kelvingrove Café
★ 4.3 · 990
Bar· £10–20
Brasserie bar with leather banquettes and wood panelling serving English mains, snacks and sliders.
Every day
10 AM – 1 AM
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Roast
★ 4.7 · 376
Sandwich Shop· £1–10
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Machair Bar
★ 4.5 · 296
Bar· £10–20
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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Butchershop Bar & Grill
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Steakhouse· £40–90
Manhattan-style space of exposed bricks and round booths of sumptuous leather serving a meaty menu.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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The 78
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Vegan· £10–20
Retro vegetarian dining room with coal fire, comfy armchairs, chunky tables and French windows.
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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Gloriosa
★ 4.4 · 560
Mediterranean· £20–70
Mediterranean-influenced dishes & craft wine served in a cosy restaurant with a low-key vibe.
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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Dukes Bar
★ 4.6 · 434
Pub· £1–10
Hip, rustic site for live music, DJs, open-mic nights and board games, with craft beer & spirits.
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The Belle
★ 4.5 · 621
Pub· £10–20
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