A Guide to Eating and Drinking in Glasgow
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Glasgow has always been famous for such culinary delights as the deep-fried pizza and the deep-fried Mars bar. This, however, certainly doesn’t reflect the wave of swanky restaurants and cafés that has swept the city in recent years.
Glasgow boasts a huge selection of international restaurants and is famous for its Chinese, Italian and, especially, Indian restaurants. From St. George’s Street in the east to Otago Street in the west and all the way along Eldon Street, Woodlands and Western Roads, there are a staggering number of kebab shops and (relatively) cheap curry houses.
Other cheap bites can be found on the narrow Ashton Lane and Byres Road in the West End. Just next to the University of Glasgow, there are a number of trendy bistros and brasseries which, given the nature of their clientele, can cater for most budgets.
For those on a budget, more traditional pub food may be a little on the unhealthy side (particularly if washed down with a few lunchtime pints) but is generally pretty affordable. Again, there are a number of places huddled around the universities that offer students cheap ‘meal deals’.
The city is also famous for having a number of excellent tearooms. And in addition to the more traditional high-tea and scones establishments, there are plenty of hip, bohemian cafés which frequently feature art exhibitions, poetry readings and live music.
Glasgow’s has been hailed by many critics as having the most complete British restaurant scene outside of London. But whether or not that’s the case, it more than pulls its weight for a city of its size.