Around Glasgow

The conference venue is in the West End of the city of Glasgow. This is a vibrant area, with many restaurants, pubs, hotels and museums, as well as the University of Glasgow. For more information on getting around the city, see our transport tips on the Getting to Glasgow page.  

Lunch and dinner options 

During the conference, the lunch break is 90 minutes long. There are lunch options at the SEC; aside from the conference catering, there is a restaurant and a small Morrison’s store where food may be purchased. For those wishing to explore the city, there are a few options within walking distance including: 

The area is home to many cafes for lighter bites including Rami’s Cafe, Finnieston Fez, Café Mille, Kafeneio at The Cran', Piece, CJ’s Korean Street Food and Fresca. There are also fast-food options in walking distances including fish-and-chip shops like The Kent and The Grove; pizzerias like Finnieston Pizza Lab and Frank’s, and chains like such as McDonalds, Subway, Gregg’s, and Glasgow’s own Black Rooster. 

To help identify dining options, the Local Organising Committee have created a Google Map colour-coded by price. This includes many dinner options further from the conference venue. 

For those who like to prepare their own food, there are several supermarkets in the area including Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Many UK supermarkets offer a Meal Deal, where you have your choice of a main item (like a sandwich, salad or sushi), a snack (like crisps, pastries or fruit) and a drink. The Meal Deal is both economical and an authentic piece of modern British culture. 

Child-friendly activities 

For those bringing family with them, there are many child-friendly activities around Glasgow. Glasgow With Kids compiles many options. Regular choices including: