In recent years, Glasgow’s Southside has been considered to be the ‘new West End’ with the area bustling with cafes, bars and restaurants.
Strathbungo has not been immune to the changes with the neighbourhood having a fine balance of traditional bars mixed with new restaurants that have brought exciting flavours to the area.
With Queen’s Park on your doorstep, people from Strathbungo have their very own entrance to the park with there being fantastic community initiatives that go on such as Bungo at the Bells and Bungo in the Back Lanes which is organised by The Strathbungo Society.
So, whether you are looking to have a few pints in M.J. Heraghty’s or fancy trying some Mediterranean food at Lobo, we’ve compiled a list of the best spots to check out in the area.
5. Meet friends at The Allison Arms
The Allison Arms has been a great community pub having been established in 1884. You’’ find a great selection of international beers here in their well stocked fridges. | Supplied
6. Visit Moray Place
1 Moray Place was the home of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson with this work being considered as being among his most brilliant pieces of work and the most beautiful of all the 19th century terraces. It is one of 10 terraces on Moray Place designed by Thomson. | Wiki Comms
7. Have a rum at Rum Shack
The Rum Shack is Glasgow’s original Caribbean bar who have a selection of over 100 different rums. The venue is also a great place for a gig. | Rum Shack
8. Taste Panjabi flavours at Ranjit’s Kitchen
The family-run kitchen in the heart of the Southside serves fresh Panjabi food daily. | Ranjit's Kitchen