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.  

Dining Options

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. 

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: