The west end of Glasgow. Sheltered from the bustle of Merchant City and the tourists around Trongate, this little suburb truly can be a port in the storm for a traveller looking for a day out with enough to do away from heavy crowds.

9 AM - coffee

Artisan Roast (15-17 Gibson St, Glasgow)

Start your day at Glasgow’s best Coffee Retailer, Artisan Roast, located in the university district. The coffee here is excellent, the small food menu very, very tasty, and the service extremely hospitable. We visited amidst some very, very heavy rain, and after stepping inside felt our worries slide away. The decor is decidedly on the trendy side - pull up a chair underneath the stairs and get a V-60 Filter and a Brioche, won’t be regretting it anytime soon.

10 am - Vintage Shopping

For such a small city, Glasgow boasts a very impressive array of vintage stores, all of whom sell an array of curated pieces for prices lower than almost anywhere else in the UK. Take yourself along to The Glasgow Vintage Co. (453 Great Western Road, Glasgow). They have two stories of the best selection of vintage clothing for men and women anywhere north of London. Carlie picked up an excellent sweater here, and I was sorely tempted by the range of Barbour coats downstairs (only $40 AUD!). After the Glasgow Vintage Co., scurry up to Starry Starry Night (19 Dowandside Lane, Glasgow), which is about ten minutes walk from the Glasgow Vintage Co. The selection here is probably geared more towards women, but the range is excellent nonetheless.

11:30 am - Kelvingrove Gallery

Located just down the road from Starry, Starry night, the most visited Gallery in Glasgow, the Kelvingrove is truly a marvel, both in its collection and in its architecture. Located on Argyle street, by the large common, the gallery is located in an expansive old palace complex, and has been open in its current form since 2006. Boasting an excellent collection of paintings by the Glasgow Boys, relics from Scotlands past, and a full wing dedicated to the flora and fauna of this great nation. Whats more, the building itself is absolutely beautiful, with vaunted ceilings, large, sweeping staircases and an absolutely massive pipe organ located in the main galleries. If you happen to hang around till about 1 pm you might be lucky enough to catch an Organ recital, which we were lucky enough to witness - the sound of that bad boy being blasted out through the museum is a legitimate must-do experience whilst in Glasgow - haunting stuff indeed. Best part? Entry to the Gallery is completely free.

1 PM - UNIVERSITY CAFE

This wouldn’t be a verynicetravel guide to a city without being heavy on food consumption right? Now it’s time to indulge further, and make your way to an absolute stalwart of the west ends dining scene. Opened initially in 1916, The University Cafe has been a bastion of comfort food in Glasgow’s West End for over 100 years. it doesn’t have a website, social media presence, or much interest in appealing to current trends. The food here is made to cure sore heads, and is absolutely legendary. Get the haggis, mash and neeps or the Mac and Cheese - both can be utterly accounted for

2 PM - Clydeside distillery

Before we get all caught up in beer, let’s go for a brief sonder, shall we? Now you you need to walk down towards the river to the Clydeside Distillery, located at The Old Pump House, Queen's Dock. The Clydeside serves up some of the best single malt in all of Scotland, and I wold strongly recommend booking yourself in for a tasting here - the whisky is awesome, the views superb, and the staff absolutely exceptional at what they do.

3 pm - PUB CRAWL

You’re in Glasgow, perennial home to some of the best pubs in the world. Would be rude not to sample a few around the west end wouldn’t it? For a traditional experience grab a table at the Bon Accord (153 North St.), or for something slightly newer, The Wee Pub at the Chip (12 Aston lane) boasts an impressive selection of beers in what must be Scotland’s smallest pub. For some pub crawling, you’d be hard pressed to go past Argyle street, which harbours the likes of the Ben Nevis, the Islay Inn and Lebowski’s Glasgow west (all absolute institutions). If getting sick of beer, I’d recommend trying out another whisky at the Ben Nevis - this pint sized bar is homely and has a fireplace worthy of a castle to boot.

7 PM - Dinner

My pick for the best feed in the west end of Glasgow may be controversial, but I’d put my money on Alchemilla. Located centrally on Argyle street, Alchemilla may be one of the pricier options in town, but it does boast the best wine list, most relaxed atmosphere, and the best shared plate dining anywhere I tried in Scotland. Can recommend getting the Boquaneros, the Cauliflower and the Chicken Liver Parfait - I’m salivating right now thinking about it. Would strongly suggest that you book ahead, this bad boy was the hottest ticket in town in November, 2019.

10 PM - the Grove fish & chips

I know. You’ve just had some excellent cuisine. You’re full, tired and soaked to the brim in beer and wine. However, before you make any move towards bed, there’s one final thing you need to take care of whilst here. The Grove Fish & Chips is a bastion of late night eating in Glasgow, and serves up steaming hot chips, fish and late night treats for an extremely modest fare. I’d recommend going for the traditional and the best - large chips with salt and soaked in vinegar. 2 pounds. What could be better?

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