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Glasgow West End

Glasgow, Scotland
Ranked #3 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Parks
Activities: Shopping
Most recent review
- May 21, 2012
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Maryland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Well worth the cab or underground ride! Beautiful gardens for a nice walk. Boutique shopping, second hand shops, grocery and specialty foods for take out, good and busy scene and just EXCELLENT restaurants! A must visit on your trip to Glasgow! More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I think the West End should have more to offer...i really enjoy glasgow bu feel the town should be moving with the times x More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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I used to live in the West End of Glasgow before it became the hub of all things fabulous as far as food is concerned. Chinese, Indian, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Persian, African, Korean, Japanese, French, Scottish etc. Streets that have character, nooks and crannies, history seepimg out of the walls,parks, The Oran Mohr, Botanic Gardens, The University, The Huntarian Museum... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The West End of Glasgow is so chilled and relaxed with lovely restaurants, great bars and even better clubs. Also there is theArt Gallery, Kelvengrove park, The Botanic Gardens which in the summer is amazing. More

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Cork, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

What is there to like about a city, aside from specific attractions such as museums? I like to take in the atmosphere of a place. Its architecture. The friendliness of its people. The character of its streets. The materials used in buildings. The mix of residential and commercial space. The availability of good pubs and restaurants. The ease of access... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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79 reviews 79 reviews
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A great area full of bars and restaurants. Ashton Lane (off a side street) had some very lovely bars that have a lot of character. More

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

we went out to eat there, lots of college kids. it was nice More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I fell in love with the West End of Glasgow more than 20 years ago and visit once/twice a year ever since. I hope to move to Glasgow in the next year or 2 and hope to make the West End my home - although it isn't cheap! You have the best of everything here - great places to eat... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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very nice place!! lots of young people, alternative and hip places to visit, nice cafes, cute shops and lots of vintage and second hand retail shops! More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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After 8 years in Scotland, this is the place to be. The Botanic Gardens, Byres Road, the hidden gems of Ashton Lane and all the other alleys, the University and the churches ! Gourmet food, delicatessen, fresh produce, cafes and restaurants and much much more ... a Bohemian side of Glasgow More

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