Byers road is the main street in the west end with great shops including a waitrose, lots of quaint bars and restaurants hidden behind the main street on both sides. Ashton lane is basically a small enclosed lane with numerous pubs and restaurants and is located at the hillhead subway station in glasgows west end at the top of the subway stairs. Book your tickets online for glasgow west end, glasgow. Glasgow s west end is another great stop if youre in the mood for bookshops with some character. Youll have access to large social spaces, tv lounge, free super speedy wifi, indoor swings, a cool slide a speedy alternative to stairs. Glasgows best coffee shops and cafes time out best. Glasgow west end pats guide to whats best in the west end. We recommend booking glasgow west end tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The kelvin hotel west end one of our bestsellers in glasgow.
With all the focus in glasgow on the city centre and west end, its good to report that theres a secondhand outlet down on the southside, a hop and a skip from. If youre looking for a home in area, compare your options and contact our booking consultants to find out more. The books are all in good condition and reasonably priced, the proceeds from sales also goes to charity. A day in glasgow from merchant city to trendy west end. We also provide a selection of german style home baking and top quality coffees and teas. Best book shops in glasgow for students student selfstorage. The new bar at hilton glasgow grosvenor is the latest addition to the citys gin bar scene, as the name suggests. The club offers members the opportunity to share and discuss their reading experiences in a friendly, sociable and informal atmosphere.
We have a beautiful copy of henry phillips book of floral emblems. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. Owning a rare title is something every book lover dreams of. Offering a large range of secondhand books as well as fair trade cards, food and gifts, our oxfam. Why glasgow is britains best city for music lovers travel. Find and book student accommodation in glasgow find properties near your university our consultants will help you every step of the way book today. Dont miss out on bargain books at 223 byres road 357 4303 this chain sells new books including childrens books and best sellers at reduced prices useful links. Waterstones byres road, glasgow west end whats on glasgow. Offering a warm welcome to business travellers, tourists and locals alike, it serves a bistro menu packed with plenty of home style favourites. Aye aye books is located inside the contemporary centre for arts cca, and calls itself the only independent bookshop in glasgow. See more ideas about glasgow, glasgow architecture and west end. Pats guide is a community site promoting this brilliant part of glasgow. Kelvinbridge, great western road, west end 483 great western road, glasgow, glg this is a great book shop loads of drama playwrights scrip play works the lot. Sounds like there is a really big variety in shops.
Glasgows last surviving independent book shops since the rise of internet giants and high street chain stores, the humble independent book shop has all but disappeared. It is the longest established secondhand bookshop in glasgow and is chock full of second hand and antiquarian books on every. Following the initial email, you will be contacted by the shop to confirm that your item is available for collection. Browse restaurants in glasgow west end book online.
The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps westend store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a. Tucked away in glasgows west end, the hyndland bookshop features everything you could want from a neighbourhood bookstore with the. This is a hostel that really feels like a hotel with its beautiful wooden interiors. Mobile number please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Our bookshop of the month is the hyndland bookshop. Sep 25, 2014 time outs pick of glasgows best coffee shops and cafes, from artisan roasters to longstanding crowdpleasers. The glasgow westend is one of the most popular districts of glasgow. Glasgows west end is a bohemian district of cafes, tea rooms, bars, boutiques, upmarket hotels, clubs and restaurants in the hinterland of kelvingrove park, the university of glasgow, glasgow botanic gardens and the scottish exhibition and conference centre, focused especially on the areas main thoroughfares of argyle street finnieston. A guide to glasgows charity shops qmunicate magazine. Glasgow the west end leafy, artistically inclined, fashionable, but not in a corporate way, dear me no, the west end is one of the most beautiful and thoroughly selfcontained areas of. Are there must see places or is it all shopping, eating and drinking.
Brasserie at the pond is on the great western road by gartnavel hospital in glasgows west end. Bedrooms at the kelvin are light and airy and are tastefully decorated in soft pastels. Nov 17, 2019 the author of a book on the music forged in the uks industrial cities takes in glasgow gigs, record shops and pubs, and the stories of the local bands he loves. A tour of glasgows eclectic mix of independent bookshops, one treasure trove at.
We have made the decision to temporarily close our end. Its a second hand book shop, and as the title suggests. Deemed by many to be the best bookshop in all of glasgow, this quaint little shop has a reputation that proceeds it, and rightly so. Glasgow west end 2020 all you need to know before you go. On your tour of the west ends charity shops, make sure to stop at all of the following ones as well as the others that didnt quite make the list. We specialise in natural fibres and stock good quality budget yarn as well as a variety of british yarns. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and. The shop is located on otago lane, just a short walk from. Whether you want to read up on the history of the world or lose yourself in a gripping murder mystery novel, we have it all. Starting it at the oncetrendy merchant city, we wander eastward via a fascinating central station walking tour and encounter the vibrant west end.
The books are in lovely condition and the shop is bright, fresh and very well organised. Find out whats on locally, learn about the restaurants, shops, pubs, galleries including kelvingrove, the architecture, people, places, live music and lots more. The kelvin is a bed and breakfast in the heart of the vibrant west end of glasgow. Hip and cool in every way, the place is also rich with history and culture. It has an undergraound station to make it easy for those travelling out of centre of glasgow.
Gorgeous setting for a cocktail in a teacup, a game of ping pong or serving of neeps and tatties. The author of a book on the music forged in the uks industrial cities takes in glasgow gigs, record shops and pubs, and the stories of the local bands he loves. The west end byers road area glasgow west end, glasgow. Glasgow youth hostel on the edge of leafy kelvingrove park where glasgow pride is held annually, the glasgow youth hostel offers crazy popular budget accommodation in glasgows west end. This cushion is comfortable to hold, and its the perfect accent piece for any space. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup.
Top 12 airbnb vacation rentals in glasgows west end, united. Glasgow the west end independent shopping guide the list. Glasgow west end tshirts, crochet hats, posters, framed. Call us today on 0141 334 9663 or for more details. The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgow s west end is voltaire and rousseau. Oct 11, 2017 on a recent trip to glasgow we ventured further afield than the city centre and visited ashton lane. Glasgow west end all you need to know before you go. About brasserie at the pond leonardo hotel glasgow west end. Glasgow west end pats guide to whats best in the west. Hyndland is a strikingly beautiful part of glasgows west end, close to the university. Browse restaurants in glasgow west end book online 5pm. From its friendly and hospitable people, to its stunning architecture and fascinating history, this part of the city really is a gem to be savoured and enjoyed.
Why glasgow is britains best city for music lovers. Live next to the university of glasgow at glasgow west end, surrounded by the trendy bars, restaurants and green spaces of glasgows west end book now means you can book the property by paying a deposit. To confirm availability of places in a group contact. Our dramatic, fivestorey bookshop holds glasgows greatest range of books, and is the premier venue for book events and signings in the city. The clydeside distillery is proud to call glasgows west end home. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps west end store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a great range of fantasy as well. We are a friendly group of people of all ages and from all walks of life that have a love of books in common. The entrance to the shop leads to a small room in which every book is. Glasgow s last surviving independent book shops since the rise of internet giants and high street chain stores, the humble independent book shop has all but disappeared. Journal binding, thesis binding, short run books, newspaper binding, menus, portfolios and boxes amongst other things. The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgows west end is voltaire and rousseau. You can even hand the books back in once youre done reading them. I dont know if i believe that, but it is true that dumbarton roads charity shops are better value than the byres road ones, and they do have some great finds.
Offering a large range of secondhand books as well as fair trade cards, food and gifts, our oxfam bookshop is the perfect place to shop on byres road. We offer a contemporary, unique and world leading brand mix including thom browne, visvim, nigel cabourn, stone island, comme des garcons and many more, to a discerning customer base through the friendliest and most helpful service. This stylish book shop is based in glasgows west end among coffee shops and independent boutiques on 143 hyndland. We are a family run bookbinding company based in the heart of glasgows west end. Ingram street store in order to protect and support our team and the wider community. The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgow s west end a new look waterstones. Parking can be reserved and free wifi is available. We spoke to david about the hyndland bookshops charming location. A secondhand book mecca located in glasgows west end, thistle books is. There are some brilliant pieces of victorian architecture here. We provide the full range of bookbinding services, including. Join the vibrant community of 600 students who live here in luxury rooms with a fun environment to relax, study and even workout. Live next to the university of glasgow at glasgow west end, surrounded by the trendy bars, restaurants and green spaces of glasgows west end.
The yarn cake is a small, award winning knitting cafe situated in glasgows west end. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and our booksellers like nothing better than to recommend to you your new favourite book. Here, at caledonia books, you can purchase antiquarian books of all genres. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The kelvin hotel west end this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location 15 buckingham terrace, great western road, north west, glasgow, g12 8eb, united kingdom this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location great location show map subway access. The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgows west end a new look waterstones. West end apartments, each located in separate buildings all within 1. This item can be requested from the shops shown below. Neighborhood info glasgows west end is a large suburban area. On a recent trip to glasgow we ventured further afield than the city centre and visited ashton lane. The shop is located on otago lane, just a short walk from kelvinbridge underground station. Oxfam byres road books 330 byres road, g12 8ap glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. Buy books, stationery and gifts, online and in store.