Byres Road in Glasgow’s West End is one of the best known streets in the city which has a vibrant food and drink scene which is ever evolving.
International travel and hospitality magazine Time Out named Glasgow’s West End as one of the coolest neighbourhoods to live in the world with Byres Road being at the heart of it. Speaking about the area, the travel guide said: “Glasgow has changed. Whatever bad rep this portside city might once have had, it’s now one of the UK’s most exciting places to be – and nowhere in the city is cooler than the West End.
“With a healthy mix of students, families, and creatives, the community here is ever-evolving and ever-involved. It’s gorgeous to look at too – make sure to stop and take in the view of the gothic University of Glasgow, which towers above Kelvingrove Park.”
Here is a food and drink guide to Glasgow's Byres Road in the West End.
5. Simeone’s
If you are up and about early on Byres Road, head down to Simeone’s for their giant breakfast which includes link or lorne sausage, bacon, black pudding, two fried eggs, has brown, potato scone, tomato, beans and a slice of toast, with tea or coffee. 285-287 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TL. | Simeone’s
6. Curler's Rest
Curler's Rest is the oldest drinking establishment on Byres Road and a brilliant place to head to for a pint or bite to eat. 256-260 Byres Rd, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8SH. | Supplied
7. La Vita Spuntini
Order some small plates for sharing at La Vita Spuntini in the West End. They have a great dining area outside the restaurant. 199 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TN. | La Vita Spuntini
8. Tennent's
You'll be sure to get a good pint of Tennent's at the popular spot on Byres Road which actually has no relation to Tennent's brewery. 191 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TN. | Supplied