Eating and drinking Glasgow West End.

Photo: Oran Mor Venue and Restaurant.Glasgow West End – a great place for eating and drinking. It’s simply brimming over with cafes, restaurants, bistros and bars – with prices to suit every purse and produce to suit every palate. Not surprisingly culinary treats include Scottish dishes but you will be amazed at the range of international cuisine on offer. I will highlight my favourite restaurants, cafes and bistros and try tol keep you up to date with all the latest news on Glasgow West End Eating out

All the news on Glasgow West End Cafes, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking .

Zique in Glasgow Celebrates Fiesta de Tres Reyes

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Tuesday 6 January, 2026 Zique Café-bistro in Hyndland is celebrating all things Spanish on special day for Hispanophiles all over the world. Also launching free Spanish language informal meet up group, which will take place Wednesdays, 6 p.m.  Come along to a special evening party, 6 p.m. Tuesday 6 January, to celebrate the Spanish Fiesta […]

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Hogmanay at Cottiers 2025

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Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with at Cottiers in Glasgow’s West End. Enjoy seasonal dining, raise a glass, and dance the night away with live music from the Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band.⁠ ⁠ Tickets available:⁠ Dining in the Attic and Ceilidh £95⁠ Hog Roast in the Theatre and Ceilidh £84.50⁠ Ceilidh only £47.50⁠ ⁠ Spaces […]

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Hogmanay Ceilidh at the Ferry 2025

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The Hogmanay Ceilidh The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow G3 8BX Wednesday 31st December 2025 There is no better way to end the year than with a traditional ceilidh in the heart of Glasgow, and why not do it in style by going along to The Ferry on the banks of the River Clyde on […]

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Cameron’s Hogmanany Party

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31 December, 2025 8 p.m. – 1 p.m. Bring in the New Year with at Camerons! 129 St George’s Road, Glasgow G3 6JA Join the celebrations for a brilliant night of music, drinks, and good company and welcome 2026 together. Tickets: £5 Available from bar staff — pay by cash or bank transfer.    

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Burns Night Ceilidh at Cottiers

Burns Night Ceilidh at Cottiers 2026

Saturday 24 January, 2026 at 7 p.m. Ceilidh and three course meal. Enjoy a three-course meal with haggis, neeps & tatties, before dancing the night away with Cottiers’ favourites The Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band. £49.50 – Buy tickets Cottiers 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU

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Cottiers – Bar, Restaurant, Theatre, Glasgow West End

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Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU 0141 357 5825 www.cottiers.com/ What’s On At Cottiers Cottiers Bar and Restaurant is a most attractive and flexible venue in  Glasgow’s West End. Previously, Dowanhill Church, it is one of only three surviving Scottish churches famously decorated by Daniel Cottier, the revolutionary artist-designer when it was built in […]

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Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End

Homeless Project Annual Christmas Dinner

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Thursday 25 December, 2025, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Event by Homeless Project Scotland McChuills 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL This Christmas, no one should be alone. Homeless Project Scotland is proud to host our Annual Christmas Dinner Party for all homeless and vulnerable individuals and families.  What’s Happening on the Day? Full Christmas DinnerGifts […]

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Christmas Menu 2025: The Kelvin

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The Kelvin, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 9HZ Christmas Menu Book at The Kelvin this Christmas and enjoy festive dining with perfect seasonal dishes in a unique and atmospheric setting.  Whether celebrating for a work’s night out, a gathering of friends and family or a romantic table for two, The Kelvin’s tantalising festive […]

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Mother India – Christmas 2025 – Set Menu

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Christmas Set Menu 2025 Lunch £32 – Dinner £40 Mother India: Telephone: 0141 221 1663 – info@motherindia.co.uk Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7RU STARTERS PRAWN AND CRAB DOSA (SF) Crab and prawn stuffed in a rice and lentil pancake CHICKEN TIKKA AND POTATO PAKORA (M) Chicken tikka with a mixture of spiced […]

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The Kelvin: Restaurant, Bar, Wedding and Events Venue

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Scottish Kitchen : Cocktails & Whiskies : Weddings & Events 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 9HZ The Kelvin is a stylish new bar and restaurant in the fabulous A-listed building, previously Lansdowne Parish Church at Kelvinbridge. An impressive addition to nightlife and leisure in the West End, it offers traditional Scottish cuisine, cocktails and […]

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Websters Glasgow, The Stand Comedy Club and Accessing Heritage

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Websters Bar & Restaurant, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Websters is situated in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Originally Lansdowne parish church, it was built in 1863 by architect John Honeyman with stained glass windows by Alf Webster. With atmospheric stained-glass windows, ornate stonework and plenty of outdoor space. It really is […]

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Mother India – Glasgow

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Mother India Restaurants Glasgow Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7RU Mother India – Christmas 2025 – Set Menu The Lansdowne Christmas Menus 2025 To Book please telephone: 0141 221 1663 (See the menu) Take Away Menu Mother India Cafe, 1355 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AD – open for walk ins 7 days […]

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The Thai Bar and Restaurant Glasgow review by Pat Byrne

The Thai Restaurant is an award winning restaurant in Shawlands in Glasgow’s Southside.  It was my first experience of a Thai Restaurant and I was very impressed. I went along for lunch with my brother Liam and we were greeted by a smiling, Ben. She suggested we select a table, brought the menus and let […]

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End

New Brunch Menu Mother India’s Cafe

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Mother India’s Cafe, 1355 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AD New Brunch Menu from Saturday 28 June 2025 at Mother India’s Cafe Weekend Thali Brunch Mother India’s Cafe is situated across from the  Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow, it offers diners small tasting portions from an extensive and freshly produced […]

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Glasgow 850 – Taste the Place Launches

Taste the Place launches to celebrate Glasgow’s Culinary Heritage News of the latest project to celebrate Glasgow 850 – Taste the Place, a new range of experiences celebrating Glasgow’s rich cultural heritage through food. Created by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow 850,  Taste the Place invites locals, families, and visitors alike to embark on […]

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Burns Night Ceilidh and Dinner at Cottiers

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Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January, 2025 Cottiers’ annual Burns’ Night celebration – a three-course meal followed by a fantastic ceilidh, led by Cottiers’ favourites The Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band. Doors will open at 7pm for the traditional Burns’ Supper meal, followed by a night of dancing to all of your favourite Scottish ceilidh classics. […]

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Hogmanay at Cottiers 2024

Hogmanay at Cottiers

⁠New Year’s Eve⁠ – 31 December, 2024 Come along to Cottiers 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU An unforgettable night of celebration featuring a delicious 3-course hog roast dinner, a glass of fizz on arrival, and Cottier’s famous Hogmanay Ceilidh to dance the night away! ⁠ ⁠ £84.50 per person⁠ To book, email  ⁠ Don’t […]

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The Lansdowne Christmas Menu 2024

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The Lansdowne, Mother India,  7A Lansdowne Cres, Glasgow G20 6NQ Festive Bookings Email –Telephone -0141 334 4653 Reserve tables  

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Mother India Christmas Menus 2024

Mother India Special Christmas Menu Mother India India: 28 Westminster Terrace, Glasgow G3 7RU 0141 221 1663 – info@motherindia.co.uk Book a table Online Starters Mains Sundries Mother India Set Menu for Christmas LUNCH £30 DINNER £37  Book a table Online STARTERS PRAWN AND CRAB DOSA (SF) CHICKEN TIKKA AND POTATO PAKORA (M) Chicken tikka with […]

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The Lansdowne – Mother India West End

The Lansdowne, 7A Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow G20 6NQ Book a table at The Lansdowne BOOK NOW Or call on 0141 334 4653 Christmas Menus at The Lansdowne 2025 To make an enquiry call  0141 334 4653 or email To make an enquiry call 0141 334 4653 or email Review: The Lansdowne, Pat Byrne TAPAS STYLE DISHES To book a table […]

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Secession Bar at Websters – New Latin Street Food Menu

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New Menu of Latin Street Food at Secession Bar at Websters See Secession Latin Street Fooid Menu (PDF) 50% off  – Wednesdays and Thursdays until 28 November, 2024. Enjoy our 2-4-1 deals on tacos and burritos (Sunday to Thursday).* Any burger for £8.50 on Fridays. *2-4-1 taco and burrito deals cannot be used in conjunction […]

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Bungalow Cafe: Lunch Menu

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Adjoining Mother India at 28 Westminster Terrace, (Sauchiehall Street) Glasgow G3 7RU Telephone: 0141 221 1663 Bungalow Café Menu – To Sit In or Takeaway  Spicy Tomato Soup with Warm Pitta 3.95  Takeaway: 3.00 Panini and Toastie Chicken Tikka with peppers 7.00 Takeaway: 6.00 Cheese and Tomato 5.50 Takeaway: 4.50 Cheese and Onion 5.50 Takeaway: […]

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Ashton Lane Street Food Festival

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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, 2024 Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8SJ Come one, come all to the ultimate street food festival! Indulge your taste buds in a melting pot of flavours from around the world. From savoury to sweet, they’ve got it all. Come along and enjoy a day of culinary delights, […]

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The Buttery, A True Glasgow Institution, review by Pat Byrne

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The Buttery – A True Glasgow Institution The Buttery, 652 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8UF The Buttery, established in 1870, describes itself as a ‘true Glasgow institution’ and is thought to be Glasgow’s oldest culinary establishment. Tucked away in a corner of Anderston it’s unlikely to attract passing trade but this much loved restaurant has […]

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Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2024

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26 and 27 April, 2024 Paisley Food and Drink Festival will return to Abbey Close and Bridge Street on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April. The free-to-attend, outdoor food and drink event will feature more than 35 delicious food and drink traders from across Scotland from 4pm to 10pm on Friday and from 12noon to […]

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Ashlyn’s 18th at Topolabamba, Glasgow

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Saturday, 14th April, 2024 Topolabamba, 89 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5TF On Saturday I went into town to help celebrate my greatniece Ashlyn Young’s 18th birthday. The planning had taken a great deal of thought, finding a lovely restaurant that could cater for 20 plus customers on a Saturday night. Ideally somewhere located near […]

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Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Street Food Glasgow

Burns Night at St Luke’s Glasgow

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Thursday 25 January, 2024, 7 p.m. till late Burns Supper, Live Music and Spoken Word 5 Scottish inspired courses 5 glorious hand selected drams Specially curated arrival drink Live traditional & contemporary music The address to a Haggis Book now for a night of culinary & cultural bliss. St Lukes, 17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 […]

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Burns Night Ceilidh at Cottiers

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Saturday 27 January, 2024, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Includes a dram on arrival, traditional three course meal followed by Cottiers’ favourite The Big Stupit Ceilidh Band £44.50 Book Online or phone Box Office 0141 357 4000  

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Black Pudding Day

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Red letter day planned for black pudding on March 18, 2024 • Call for annual National Black Pudding Day by Scottish butcher • Scottish butchers spearhead celebrations • March 18, 2024, earmarked for day of national recognition It has gone from peasant food to super food. And now the humble fare is about to be […]

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Monday, December 4, 2023 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog

Winter at Secession Bar, Websters

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Winter at Secession – New bar! New Menu for Winter 2023! – Book online New menu and new cosy location for Secession this Winter! Come along to 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9JA  to experience a new look Secession with a fine selection of beers and cocktails, a coal burning fire and a range […]

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