Bon Appetit

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• Babbity Bowster read more ›
  (16-18 Blackfriars Street. Tel. 0141 552 5055)
  Located in the Merchant City, the ground-floor bar/restaurant offers freshly prepared meals and snacks, together with daily blackboard specials of the highest quality, in a beautiful townhouse designed by Robert Adam.
• The Chippy Doon the Lane read more ›
  (84 Buchanan Street, McCormick Lane. Tel. 0141 225 5615 )
  Casual dining at its very best, serving up monkfish and lobster, alongside traditional cod and haddock. Where else could you dine out on the finest wines and Champagnes at such reasonable prices?
• Brodies Restaurant read more ›
  (53 West Regent Street. Tel. 0141 352 9888)
  Classic Scottish food. Try the stovie (potato and meat stew) or a broth. Brodies has an excellent lunch menu and it's a great place to recharge your batteries after a morning's shopping.
• The Doocot Café and Bar read more ›
  (11 Mitchell Lane. Tel. 0141 221 1821)
  Cool café with a 1950s retro look, serving soups, sandwiches and light meals in a wonderful location at the top of the lighthouse.
• Where The Monkey Sleeps read more ›
  (182 West Regent Street. Tel. 0141 226 3406)
  Offers a huge menu of panini, salads, soups and fab sandwiches, all with unusual names-from Banjo to Batten Down the Hatches.
• Willow Tea Rooms read more ›
  (217 Sauchiehall Street . Tel. 0141 332 0521 )
  Enjoy tea, coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in the world-famous Glasgow Willow Tea Rooms, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904.

• La Vallée Blanche read more ›
  (360 Byres Road. Tel. 0141 334 3333)
  French restaurant in the West End with a wonderful ambience and simply delicious food. Good service from friendly staff.
• The Pipers' Tryst read more ›
  (30–34 McPhater Street. Tel. 0141 353 5551)
  A modern bar/restaurant in the National Piping Centre, near many of Glasgow's theatres and cinemas, with efficient and friendly service. Closed on Sunday.
• Café Cossachok read more ›
  (10 King Street. Tel. 0141 553 0733)
  At Scotland's first authentic Russian restaurant, near Glasgow Cross and the Barras Market, you can discover specialities from across the former Soviet Union.
• The Dhabba read more ›
  (44 Candleriggs. Tel. 0141 553 1249)
  This awarding-winning authentic north Indian restaurant is the only Scottish restaurant to be recognised in The Guardian's Top 10 UK Curry Houses.
• La Lanterna read more ›
  (35 Hope Street. Tel. 0141 221 9160)
  Exposed wooden beams and paintings adorn the walls of this restaurant where a warm welcome is assured. Traditional Italian cuisine with a regularly changing pre-theatre menu.
• Wagamama read more ›
  (97-103 West George Street. Tel. 0141 229 1468)
  Oodles of noodles, yakitori, gyoza dumplings, adzuki beans, katsu curry and much more on the Japanese menu of this worldwide chain. It's always busy with Glaswegians enjoying the taste of the Far East.

• Grill on the Corner read more ›
  (21-25 Bothwell Street. Tel. 0141 248 6262)
  Stylish and stunning restaurant with mirrored surfaces and private booths, each with its own crystal chandelier. This excellent steakhouse has an eclectic menu, with well-presented food. Select from grilled ostrich fillets, baby back ribs, suckling pig or lobsters.
• Minsky's Glasgow Hilton read more ›
  (1 William Street. Tel. 0141 204 5506)
  One of two restaurants in the five-star hotel, Minsky's offers the more casual setting of a New York-style brasserie with a massive buffet and some Scottish options.
• La Bonne Auberge read more ›
  (161 West Nile Street. Tel. 0141 352 8310)
  This elegant French-Mediterranean brasserie in Glasgow's theatreland uses only the finest, freshest ingredients. Choose from dishes such as pan-fried venison and salted Shetland cod.
• Café Ostra read more ›
  (Italian Centre, 15 John Street. Tel. 0141 552 4433)
  This is a truly wonderful venue for seafood. A sister to the award-winning restaurants Papingo and Gamba, so you know the food is going to be good!
• Mzouda read more ›
  (141 Elderslie Street. Tel. 0141 221 3910)
  Moroccan and Spanish restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The varied menu is always interesting. There's a decent selection of wines to accompany your meal, too.
• Two Fat Ladies read more ›
  (118A Blythswood Street. Tel. 0141 847 0088)
  A very popular restaurant-which sometimes makes it tricky to bag a table. Although it serves wonderful fish dishes, it caters for vegetarians and a fair-sized chunk of the menu offers meaty alternatives.

• Malmaison read more ›
  (278 West George Street. Tel. 0141 572 1000)
  Arguably the best French restaurant in town, with a stunning location in a former Greek Orthodox church. Beautifully presented cuisine prepared with incredible local ingredients from the home-grown and local menu.
• Michael Caines @ ABode read more ›
  (129 Bath Street. Tel. 0141 572 6011)
  Totally chic, award-winning restaurant and recent recipient of the Chef Medaille d'Or in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards. Sensational food, service and a fantastic wine list and all superbly priced.
• 78 St Vincent read more ›
  (78 St Vincent Street. Tel. 0141 248 7878)
  Visit once and you'll want to return. French cuisine with a Scottish flavour, dishes are all cooked from best-quality produce with flair and pride, and served up by friendly and efficient staff.
• Malmaison read more ›
  (278 West George Street. Tel. 0141 572 1000)
  One of the best French restaurants in town, the brasserie in the Malmaison hotel boasts stunning location inside a former Greek Orthodox church. The steak frites, Toulouse sausages and pork escalope won't disappoint. Save room for the profiteroles.
• Rogano read more ›
  (11 Exchange Square. Tel. 0141 248 4055)
  An institution, Rogano is the oldest surviving restaurant in Glasgow. Luxurious and elegant, here you can feast on fish and seafood-including salmon, langoustines, scallops, lobster, halibut and oysters-all beautifully prepared.
• An Lochan read more ›
  (340 Crow Road. Tel. 0141 338 6606)
  The finest and freshest Scottish seafood and game is served daily by friendly staff. Winner of best new restaurant in the Scottish Chef Awards in 2005.

After Dark

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• Bar Gandolfi read more ›
  (64 Albion Street. Tel. 0141 552 4462)
  The bar is located in the loft space above the Cafe Gandolfi. Warm and cosy, it boasts quirky wooden furniture and an array of premium drinks.
• Bar Gandolfi read more ›
  (64 Albion Street. Tel. 0141 552 4462)
  Warm and cosy bar with quirky wooden furniture, serving up a great array of premium drinks and quality food.
• Morrison's Bar read more ›
  (220 Clyde Street. Tel. 0141 248 5329)
  Right on the riverfront, this is a friendly, down-to-earth bar with a comfy lounge, offering free chips on football match days.
• The Lab read more ›
  (26 Springfield Court, off Buchanan Street. Tel. 0141 222 2116)
  A chilled-out bar with funky vibes, easy-listening music, fantastic food, and an excellent variety of lagers and beers.
• Strata read more ›
  (45 Queen Street. Tel. 0141 221 1888)
  Intimate, classy, cocktail bar that's perfect for a special night out.
• Miso read more ›
  (57 West Regent Street. Tel. 0141 333 0133)
  Great sushi-and with a mixed platter of six pieces at less than £5 this has to be one of the best deals around.

• The Ferry read more ›
  (25 Anderston Quay. Tel. 01698 360 085)
  Former ferry boat hosting a wide selection of top-quality music. See www.the-ferry.co.uk for this month's gig line-up, including tribute bands The Toxic Twins and Sample Minds.
• MacSorley's Music Bar read more ›
  (42 Jamaica Street. Tel. 0141 248 8581)
  Traditional bar with great stained-glass windows. Fabulous music and good food, too, with live bands on Thursday night and jazz on Saturday.
• Clutha Vaults read more ›
  (167 Stockwell Street. Tel. 0141 552 7520)
  This traditional pub, decorated in old Victorian style, is popular with locals and students. Expect open mic nights, plus live bands on weekends.
• Lauries Acoustic Music Bar read more ›
  (34 King Street, Merchant City. Tel. 0141 552 7123)
  The home of live traditional folk music, world music, jazz, country and bluegrass, right in the heart of Glasgow. Frequent concerts and events, plus jazz on Saturday with resident bands.
• Brel read more ›
  (39-43 Ashton Lane. Tel. 0141 342 4966)
  Within a converted stables and coach house in the West End, Brel bar/restaurant offers quality Belgian food and great beer. There's also a live jazz and acoustic music programme on the weekend, plus the occasional Thursday.
• 13th Note read more ›
  (50-60 King Street. Tel. 0141 553 1638)
  Live sets in the basement every night, while hip music is a permanent backdrop at this vegetarian/vegan café and bar.

• Bunker Bar read more ›
  (193-199 Bath Street . Tel. 0141 229 1427 )
  DJs play indie and rock music, including new hits and old favourites. Open till 2am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and midnight from Sunday-Wednesday.
• Polo Lounge read more ›
  (84 Wilson Street. Tel. 0141 553 1221)
  Long-established gay bar and club, welcoming all comers with a basement dance floor. Open daily from 5pm-1am (3am at the weekend). Door charge after 10pm.
• King Tut's Wah Wah Hut read more ›
  (272 St Vincent Street. Tel. 0141 221 5279)
  A popular venue to see emerging bands, with reasonable prices, good atmosphere and great gigs.
• Booly Mardy's read more ›
  (28 Vinicombe Street. Tel. 0141 560 8004)
  This late-night bar boasts an unrivalled selection of spirits and cocktails as well as a great atmosphere. It's in a top West End location, too.
• The Buff Club read more ›
  (142 Bath Lane. Tel. 0141 248 1777)
  Clubbing aficionados will love the vintage disco, funk and soul hits spinning on the decks. Open from 10.30pm-3am on the weekend, from 11pm on week nights. Go on, let your hair down!
• The Ferry read more ›
  (25 Anderston Quay. Tel. 01698 360 085)
  Former ferry boat hosting a wide selection of music. See www.the-ferry.co.uk for this month's gig line-up.

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Tips

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