Theres also a very cute black labrador to add to that aspirational west end vibe. With over 30 years experience in the business, we cater for all types of readers. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects. It will continue online shopping but its glasgow stores are shutting, the company said with a heavy heart. Jan 02, 2020 cafe w at waterstones byres road, glasgow.
The areas natural beauty can be seen at botanic gardens and glasgow green, while the sse hydro and kelvingrove art gallery and museum are cultural highlights. A venue where left and right handers can exist in harmony without fear of persecution. We have a large selection of quality books, in categories ranging from uptodate academic subjects to high quality fiction. The best bars in west end glasgow its the bohemian district of glasgow and its home to some of the citys most innovative spaces, cool events, creative people and prettiest streets.
As part of the west end festival, author allan cameron will be at watertones byres road, 3555 byres rd, glasgow g12 8au on thursday 22nd june, 2017. With such a large community of students, academics and other wellread residents living in the west end, its little wonder byres road has such a large and excellently stocked second hand. We buy and sell second hand books, and offer a book finding service for our customers. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. So any bars, restaurants, cafes and shops are never too far away. One business adapting to the new landscape is hyndland bookshop. This is a hostel that really feels like a hotel with its beautiful wooden interiors. Our bookshop is located at the top of byres road, in the heart of glasgow s west end. Waterstones byres road, glasgow west end whats on glasgow. In the city center, kelvin hotel west end is in glasgow s glasgow westend neighborhood, an area with good shopping. All rooms are ensuite and fully furnished with a modern finish. Set up by two former librarians, the shop is situated in a very attractive part of the citys west end and has been an integral part of hyndlands high street for over 20 years. Bohemian chemistry by stephen watt saxophone jazz swanks out from the oran mor barwhere toy school kids on tightrope wallstry not to fall.
Oxfam byres road books 330 byres road, g12 8ap glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. Located in the heart of the west end of glasgow, a stones throw from a huge selection of amazing bars and restaurants. Voltaire and rousseau, glasgows west end voltaireroussea. Glasgows west end whisky tour once upon a whisky tours. The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgow s west end a new look waterstones. Oxfam bookshop which raises more money than any of their other shops in the uk.
We are ideally wanted someone to move in at the end of may. Its decor, vegan friendly menu and smooth, ground coffee is just what youre after. While you are browsing, why not try a coffee from mathew. West ends great location means that it is just a short commute to both the university of glasgow and the city centre. The room is a very nice, bright double bed room available to rent. Waterstones, bookshop, to the delight of locals, opened in autumn, 2015. Glasgows west end whisky tour is a walking tour through some of the best off the beaten track bars available in town. May 05, 2017 glasgows hidden cafes, boutiques and vintage shops. Bookstore in glasgow, glasgow city foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
From west end festival cinico by allan cameron, waterstones byres road, thursday 22 june, 2017. They have a very extensive range in stock and this is the place to look if you are a fan of really lovely and interesting old books. Bookshop in glasgow sauchiehall street waterstones. Find groups in glasgow, scotland about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Thistle books has been operating in glasgow s west end since 1998. With the universitys gothic skyline at its heart, glasgows west end offers an exciting mix of ideas and activities. With a huge variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, hotels, live music events and night life venues, there is something for everyone. Here at fm bookshop glasgow, we sell a wonderful range of christian books, bibles, music and dvds along. Our dramatic five storey bookshop holds glasgows largest range of books, and we are the premier venue for events and author signings in the city, with two cafes serving locally sourced food and drink, and a licensed bar hosting our monthly book quiz, lectures, film and poetry nights and more.
We live in a 4 bedroom flat 2 girls and 1 boy currently and are looking for a 4th flatmate. Caledonia books 483 great western road, kelvinbridge 334 9663. We are a friendly group of people of all ages and from all walks of life that have a love of books in common. The club offers members the opportunity to share and discuss their reading experiences in a friendly, sociable and informal atmosphere. Lets not forget our proffesional outrside catering. Including the required gleitman and the accompanying study guide. Its menu offers teas from all over the world, as well as vegan and veggie food. It could be argued that lebowskis helped kick start the surrounding finnieston area as one of glasgow s most fashionable neighbourhoods for eating and drinking.
Serviced apartments in west end glasgow dreamhouse. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and our booksellers like nothing better than to recommend to you your new favourite book. Hillhead bookclub glasgow west end bar vinicombe street. Whether youre after great food, beautifully made cocktails, craft beers or just a solid pub with some cheery banter, this is home to some of our citys best bars. Kelvingrove is a neighbourhood in the city of glasgow, scotland. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience glasgow west end. A whisky tour through glasgow s nicest neighbourhood. Located on the bustling byres road, in the very heart of the west end, embargo is where you can treat yourself to the most vibrant food and flavours that australasia and the pacific region has to offer. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup. With us, youre able to learn in detail how to taste whisky like a pro while discovering some curious facts about the drink. Cafe w at waterstones byres road, glasgow restaurant. Find hidden gems tucked between leafy surroundings in this charming neighbourhood, with an abundance of historical attractions and award winning restaurants and bars. Our bookshop of the month is the hyndland bookshop.
Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. Independent bookshops in scotland books the guardian. The 10 best west end vacation rentals tripadvisor book. The shop is located on otago lane, just a short walk from kelvinbridge underground station. Between the art school and the university of glasgow is an area dense with bookshops that are full of character. The books are all in good condition and reasonably priced, the proceeds from sales also goes to charity. West end, glasgow essential textbooks for psychology students postgraduates undergraduates this is a fabulous collection of 17 undergrad and some post grad level psychology books.
It is situated north of the river clyde in the west end of the city, and directly borders kelvingrove park to the north and the grounds of the kelvingrove art gallery and museum to the west. George mewes cheese on byres road has changed its opening hours to open at 11am. We have a large and ever changing stock of books on a wide range of subjects, with impressive scottish literature and history sections. For aprils bookshop of the month, we took a trip up to scotland to visit hyndland bookshop in glasgow. Embargo is a funky and stylish new eating and drinking space, where health meets indulgence. Neighborhood info glasgow s west end is a large suburban area. A day in glasgow from merchant city to trendy west end. New look waterstones situated in the heart of glasgows west end. Small cafe space in bookshop cafe w at waterstones byres road. Tucked away in glasgow s west end, the hyndland bookshop features everything you could want from a neighbourhood bookstore with the kind of order and organisation to be expected in a shop founded by a pair of former librarians. Glasgows hidden cafes, boutiques and vintage shops glasgow. Thistle books has been operating in glasgows west end since 1998. Only a 5 minute walk from the ambassador hotel, adjacent to the beautiful kelvingrove park, oran mor is a stunning oldchurchturnedsupervenue, perched on the corner of byres road in the heart of glasgows west end. Reporter iain lundy takes a walk round some of glasgows wes t end landmarks.
The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgows west end is voltaire and rousseau. Museums, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues compete for attention. If youre looking for a home in area, compare your options and contact our booking consultants to find out more. This hidden gem in the west end is a haven for tea lovers. Youll never be short for things to do in glasgow west end. Although our bookshop is currently closed we are happy to order for you. Both hyndland bookshop and waterstones byres road stock our book and complementary cd ten writers telling lies. Free presbyterian bookshop free presbyterian church of scotland. We would be pleased to see you in our shop at 3 woodlands rd, near charing cross in glasgow. The first of three and counting lebowskis bars, this original argyle street outlet opened in 2017. Sep 30, 2011 your guide to independent bookshops across scotland. Riverhill is the city centres answer to the west end coffee shop.
Glasgow youth hostel on the edge of leafy kelvingrove park where glasgow pride is held annually, the glasgow youth hostel offers crazy popular budget accommodation in glasgows west end. An exceptional restaurantcafe serving up authentic italian cuisine and a fully stocked italian delicatessen where you can buy a wide range of high quality products including meats including kings san daniele and golfera salame milano, cheese, aged balsamic vinegars, olive oils, italian wines and liqueurs. Book glasgow west end apartments in glasgow located in glasgows glasgow westend neighborhood, this apartment is in the city center and near a metro station. Deemed by many to be the best bookshop in all of glasgow, this quaint little shop has a reputation that proceeds it, and rightly so. Hillhead bookclub is a glasgow west end bar, wellknown for their eclectic music taste, commendable cocktails and good food. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps west end store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a great range of fantasy as well. This luxury boutique hotel in the fashionable west end of glasgow occupies a grade. The kelvin hotel west end this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location 15 buckingham terrace, great western road, north west, glasgow, g12 8eb, united kingdom this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location great location show map subway access. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the west end s residential area in our luxurious, refurbished, traditional townhouses.
Glasgow west end 2020 all you need to know before you go. West end apartments, each located in separate buildings all within 1. The flat has a large open plan kitchen lounge space with bay windows and a spacious hallway. With all the focus in glasgow on the city centre and west end, its good to report that theres a secondhand outlet down on the southside, a hop and a skip from. Jul 29, 2019 20 of the best coffee shops in glasgow. The free presbyterian bookroom is run by a committee of the free presbyterian church of scotland. The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgows west end a. Starting it at the oncetrendy merchant city, we wander eastward via a fascinating central station walking tour and encounter the vibrant west end.
Book your perfect vacation rental in west end, glasgow, united kingdom on flipkey today. We are particularly proud of our wellstocked scottish, art, and antiquarian sections. Sauchiehall street and buchanan street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore botanic gardens and glasgow green. Its other boundaries are not precisely defined, but roughly correspond to sauchiehall street to the south opposite the sandyford. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Are there must see places or is it all shopping, eating and drinking. Cafe w at waterstones byres road, glasgow updated 2020. This large, newly refurbished flat offers comfortable accommodation for. Situated in glasgow s exclusive west end, these serviced apartments are a short walk from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the trendy bars of the westend. It is the longest established secondhand bookshop in glasgow and is chock full of second hand and antiquarian books on every subject under the sun.