Welcome to Kinning Park
Food scene
A small batch coffee roaster and coffee shop right around the corner from the flat. Some of the best coffee in Glasgow and a really sustainable and stylish approach to everything they do.
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The Good Coffee Cartel
12 Cornwall StA small batch coffee roaster and coffee shop right around the corner from the flat. Some of the best coffee in Glasgow and a really sustainable and stylish approach to everything they do.
A small independent takeaway sandwich shop 5 minutes walk from our front door. Made to order, choose your own or from one of their specialities. A favourite for lunch on the go in the neighbourhood.
Bite Me Sandwich Bar
383 Paisley Rd WA small independent takeaway sandwich shop 5 minutes walk from our front door. Made to order, choose your own or from one of their specialities. A favourite for lunch on the go in the neighbourhood.
You might walk right past this place, thinking it was just your standard greasy fast food takeaway but do not be fooled. Genuinely Italian owned, this is the real deal. They make fresh porchetta every day and it's to die for. We recommend the Porchetta and Friarelli Panini and one of their homemade cannoli's. Molto bene!
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354 Paisley Road WestYou might walk right past this place, thinking it was just your standard greasy fast food takeaway but do not be fooled. Genuinely Italian owned, this is the real deal. They make fresh porchetta every day and it's to die for. We recommend the Porchetta and Friarelli Panini and one of their homemade cannoli's. Molto bene!
This place is outrageously good. Some of the most delicious and authentic Turkish and Lebanese food in the city. We eat here far too regularly. The chicken and lamb shawarmas are both must haves, and definitely get an order of the hummus as well. So good!
Shawarma Grill
351 Paisley Rd WThis place is outrageously good. Some of the most delicious and authentic Turkish and Lebanese food in the city. We eat here far too regularly. The chicken and lamb shawarmas are both must haves, and definitely get an order of the hummus as well. So good!
Cute and delicious little brunch spot serving up great coffee, mouthwatering homebaking and some great brunch offers. We insist you try their chipotle poached eggs - toasted sourdough bread, fresh rocket, black pudding, and 2 runny poached eggs topped with spring onions and their very own chipotle dressing. I mean, come on?
Kitchen Glasgow's
11 N Gower StCute and delicious little brunch spot serving up great coffee, mouthwatering homebaking and some great brunch offers. We insist you try their chipotle poached eggs - toasted sourdough bread, fresh rocket, black pudding, and 2 runny poached eggs topped with spring onions and their very own chipotle dressing. I mean, come on?
Located within the historic Angel Building, this neighbourhood favourite has been serving up the very best Tuscan and Italian specialities to Glaswegians since 1989. This is a proper institution and the food is great.
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La Fiorentina Ristorante
2 Paisley Rd WLocated within the historic Angel Building, this neighbourhood favourite has been serving up the very best Tuscan and Italian specialities to Glaswegians since 1989. This is a proper institution and the food is great.
Cranside Kitchen is a multi-faceted dining, drinking, and entertainment venue. This unique space brings together Glasgow's best restaurants in an open air courtyard. The free-to-enter destination is located beside the iconic North Rotunda building in Finnieston, on the banks of the River Clyde and offers food and drink menus from some of the city's most loved restaurants as well as featuring one of Glasgow's biggest outdoor beer gardens.
Cranside Kitchen
28 Tunnel StreetCranside Kitchen is a multi-faceted dining, drinking, and entertainment venue. This unique space brings together Glasgow's best restaurants in an open air courtyard. The free-to-enter destination is located beside the iconic North Rotunda building in Finnieston, on the banks of the River Clyde and offers food and drink menus from some of the city's most loved restaurants as well as featuring one of Glasgow's biggest outdoor beer gardens.
A stylish, modern and delicious Japanese restaurant in the nearby fashionable Finnieston restaurant scene. Serving great sushi and delcious Japanese and Korean dishes in a great atmosphere.
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Pickled Ginger
512 St Vincent StA stylish, modern and delicious Japanese restaurant in the nearby fashionable Finnieston restaurant scene. Serving great sushi and delcious Japanese and Korean dishes in a great atmosphere.
Neighbourhoods
Kinning Park is a unique and historic Glasgow neighbourhood that enjoys close proximity to the City Centre and the buzz of the famous West End whilst retaining a bit of its own independence and character. It hasn't been gripped by overwhelming gentrification like the other more mainstream areas of Glasgow have, which allows it to feel very local and full of genuine Glasgow eccentricity. It embodies all of what makes up the soul of Glasgow; authenticity, multiculturalism and history. One of the best things about Kinning Park is the amenities. It benefits from having its own stop on the iconic Glasgow Subway route, as well as being walking distance to two more; both the Cessnock and Ibrox stops. If you feel like getting your steps in, a scenic walk along the River Clyde will have you right in the city centre or in the middle of the West End's Kelvingrove Park in 30 minutes (although we can do it 20). The Science Centre, the BBC Scotland building, SEC, Hydro, Village Gym and Hotel, Pacific Quay Complex (which features restaurants, an multi-screen Odeon Cinema, a Pure Gym and a Bowling Alley) and the IMAX Cinema are all a 10 minute walk from our front door.
Paisley Road West itself features a number of classic (and some infamous!) Glasgow boozers. The neighbourhood ones we recommend are listed here in our guide. If it doesn't appear there, you won't be missing anything by not going in.
There is one cultural idiosyncracy you should be aware of when traversing Kinning Park, which is that it is adjacent to the seat of one of Glasgow's Old Firm Football Clubs - Rangers FC. Therefore some of the pubs have a particular dedication to the sport and team. If you aren't familiar with Glasgows Old Firm rivalry between the Celtic and Rangers football teams, it's worth a Google search before coming to Glasgow for the first time (regardless of where you are staying). Generally we would say avoid booking your trip if it falls on a game day, but if you're a more adventurous sort and fancy taking in a bit of classic Glasgow mayhem, then go for it.
Kinning Park
Kinning Park is a unique and historic Glasgow neighbourhood that enjoys close proximity to the City Centre and the buzz of the famous West End whilst retaining a bit of its own independence and character. It hasn't been gripped by overwhelming gentrification like the other more mainstream areas of Glasgow have, which allows it to feel very local and full of genuine Glasgow eccentricity. It embodies all of what makes up the soul of Glasgow; authenticity, multiculturalism and history. One of the best things about Kinning Park is the amenities. It benefits from having its own stop on the iconic Glasgow Subway route, as well as being walking distance to two more; both the Cessnock and Ibrox stops. If you feel like getting your steps in, a scenic walk along the River Clyde will have you right in the city centre or in the middle of the West End's Kelvingrove Park in 30 minutes (although we can do it 20). The Science Centre, the BBC Scotland building, SEC, Hydro, Village Gym and Hotel, Pacific Quay Complex (which features restaurants, an multi-screen Odeon Cinema, a Pure Gym and a Bowling Alley) and the IMAX Cinema are all a 10 minute walk from our front door.
Paisley Road West itself features a number of classic (and some infamous!) Glasgow boozers. The neighbourhood ones we recommend are listed here in our guide. If it doesn't appear there, you won't be missing anything by not going in.
There is one cultural idiosyncracy you should be aware of when traversing Kinning Park, which is that it is adjacent to the seat of one of Glasgow's Old Firm Football Clubs - Rangers FC. Therefore some of the pubs have a particular dedication to the sport and team. If you aren't familiar with Glasgows Old Firm rivalry between the Celtic and Rangers football teams, it's worth a Google search before coming to Glasgow for the first time (regardless of where you are staying). Generally we would say avoid booking your trip if it falls on a game day, but if you're a more adventurous sort and fancy taking in a bit of classic Glasgow mayhem, then go for it.
Great Bars in the Area
Categorised as a "Heritage Pub", this stunning ornate watering hole dates back to 1860 and is one of the last remaining Victorian 'palace pubs' in Glasgow. You will find an offering of classic cocktails, craft beers on rotation and a large range of Gins, Malt whiskies, rums, delivered by some of the most skilled bartenders in town.
The Old Toll Bar
1 Paisley Rd WCategorised as a "Heritage Pub", this stunning ornate watering hole dates back to 1860 and is one of the last remaining Victorian 'palace pubs' in Glasgow. You will find an offering of classic cocktails, craft beers on rotation and a large range of Gins, Malt whiskies, rums, delivered by some of the most skilled bartenders in town.
A fun and down to earth classic Glasgow pub with decent "pub grub" and a really friendly atmosphere. There's always something fun happening here from stand-up comedy, pub quizzes to karaoke and a weekly drag show!
Park Bar
442 Paisley Rd WA fun and down to earth classic Glasgow pub with decent "pub grub" and a really friendly atmosphere. There's always something fun happening here from stand-up comedy, pub quizzes to karaoke and a weekly drag show!
Located on the rooftop of the Radisson Red Hotel, the Red Skybar is Glasgow's only rooftop bar. A trendy and stylish cocktail bar with both indoor and outdoor seating that boasts incredible panaromic views of the city and the River Clyde. Open until 1am, with regular DJs, we recommend you go in time to catch the sunset.
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Radisson RED Skybar
25 Finnieston QuayLocated on the rooftop of the Radisson Red Hotel, the Red Skybar is Glasgow's only rooftop bar. A trendy and stylish cocktail bar with both indoor and outdoor seating that boasts incredible panaromic views of the city and the River Clyde. Open until 1am, with regular DJs, we recommend you go in time to catch the sunset.
Leisure and More
The Village Hotel and Gym is just on the edge of Kinning Park before you cross the road over to the Clydeside. It has a really nice bar and restaurant (we particularly recommend their Sunday Roast), Starbucks and also offers day passes and short term membership to their brilliant leisure centre. The leisure centre includes a high-quality gym, swimming pool, sauna and spa. It's ideal for a bit of R&R if your in town for a longer visit.
Village Hotel Glasgow
7 Festival GateThe Village Hotel and Gym is just on the edge of Kinning Park before you cross the road over to the Clydeside. It has a really nice bar and restaurant (we particularly recommend their Sunday Roast), Starbucks and also offers day passes and short term membership to their brilliant leisure centre. The leisure centre includes a high-quality gym, swimming pool, sauna and spa. It's ideal for a bit of R&R if your in town for a longer visit.
12-screen luxury cinema located at The Springfield Quay Leisure Complex that sits on the Clydeside.
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Odeon Cinema Glasgow Quay
Springfield Quay12-screen luxury cinema located at The Springfield Quay Leisure Complex that sits on the Clydeside.
Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
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Cineworld Cinema Glasgow IMAX at GSC
50 Pacific QuayMultiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
The SSE Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. The SSE Hydro plays host to national and international music megastars as well as global entertainment and sporting events.
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SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadThe SSE Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. The SSE Hydro plays host to national and international music megastars as well as global entertainment and sporting events.
Sightseeing
A 10 minute walk from our front door will take you to the where the historic Waverley Paddle Steamer is berthed. PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world and she is beautiful. If you are visiting during her sailing season you can book an excursion at https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/.
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Paddle Steamer Waverley
50 Pacific QuayA 10 minute walk from our front door will take you to the where the historic Waverley Paddle Steamer is berthed. PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world and she is beautiful. If you are visiting during her sailing season you can book an excursion at https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/.
Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes.
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Centro de Ciencias de Glasgow
50 Pacific QuayScience & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes.
Affectionately known to locals as the "Squinty Bridge" is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, connecting Finnieston near the Clyde Auditorium and SEC with Pacific Quay and Glasgow Science Centre. A prominent feature of the bridge is its innovative curved design and the way that it crosses the river at an angle.
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The Clyde Arc
The Clyde ArcAffectionately known to locals as the "Squinty Bridge" is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, connecting Finnieston near the Clyde Auditorium and SEC with Pacific Quay and Glasgow Science Centre. A prominent feature of the bridge is its innovative curved design and the way that it crosses the river at an angle.
Located beside the River Clyde and distilling a delicate New Make Spirit. Celebrating Glasgow’s dockside heritage – because it’s how Scotch whisky became known and loved across the globe.
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The Clydeside Distillery
100 Stobcross RdLocated beside the River Clyde and distilling a delicate New Make Spirit. Celebrating Glasgow’s dockside heritage – because it’s how Scotch whisky became known and loved across the globe.
Easy Travel
The Subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from as little as £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system.
Kinning Park SPT Subway Station
The Subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from as little as £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system.
Groceries and Shopping
A 20 minute walk from the flat you'll find this supermarket favourite for all your grocery needs. Fresh produce, great stock and even better prices.
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Lidl
2 Hopehill RdA 20 minute walk from the flat you'll find this supermarket favourite for all your grocery needs. Fresh produce, great stock and even better prices.
The Co-operative Food
447 Alexandra Parade