It took me an embarrassingly long time to actually visit The Lighthouse, and I'm even more…read moreembarrassed to admit that I *still* haven't been up the top to look at the view over Glasgow! Next time, I promise! The Lighthouse is tucked down Mitchell Lane and has a wonderful gift shop on the ground floor. I am a certified museum-gift-shop addict and this one is nearly as good as the one at GOMA. At the moment, they're selling some great stuff to accompany the "Hello My Name is Paul Smith" exhibition and I couldn't resist getting a couple of the pencils, an eraser as well as a nice card from the range. There's a lot of nice Scottish stuff if you're looking for a gift so it's worth a browse even if you're not planning on going to an exhibition. We were there to see the Paul Smith exhibition which is on the first floor and ticketed at £6 per adult. While I think the price is a little steep, it's a fab exhibition which was really interesting, stimulating and thought-provoking - I think we were only there for half an hour or so, but really enjoyed it. I'll definitely be back sooner rather than later for a visit to the viewing platform so I'll update accordingly! But for now, I'm already a massive fan so I can't expect the rating to change for this lovely gallery.

The Lighthouse is one of Glasgow's wonder free museums/galleries. It was one of the first galleries…read moreI visited when I moved to Glasgow and I've been back a few times since, either for a specific exhibit, a general wander, or to head up the Mackintosh tower for the amazing views over the city. Much of the museum is free to access, including the permanent Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibits and the tower. Architecture is usually the theme of most of what they're showing off, although design in general is also showcased here, especially when it's by local and Scottish artists. On the ground floor there's a fantastic gift shop with lots of Mackintosh themed gifts. Usually they have items related to other exhibits as well. There's a cafe on level 5 too and although I've not visited it in a while I remember it being light and spacious and selling pretty darn good carrot cake. It's a really cool gallery to learn a little about the history of design and architecture in Glasgow, as well as learning about some more modern themes. It's also a great place for those views from the tower to get your bearings (although it's an awfully long way up a spiral staircase, so if you don't like heights it may not be for you). For me, on a sunny day, it's one of the highlights of the city centre. If you're visiting Glasgow or you have guests in Glasgow and you find yourself in the city centre then I'd say a stop at The Lighthouse is well worth the time. It would be a shame to miss out on such a cool place.

Glasgow, when will you learn? If a building like St Andrews in the Square existed anywhere else in…read moreEurope, it would feature on postcards, be highlighted on guided tours and sign-posted from across the city. Tourists would flock and photograph it from every angle, creating albums on Facebook entitled "Me at St Andrews in the Square" to a sea of thumbs ups from friends who like it. Instead, this lovingly-restored 18th century church is inconspicuously located in among modern east end flats and virtually impossible to stumble across unless you are specifically looking for it. And what a pity, because when it's lit at night, it provides one of the most spectacular photo opportunities in the city. Those who do know this building, know it's one of the greatest classical churches in Europe with a truly sumptuous interior. Now used as a performing arts centre, St Andrews in the Square can also be hired as a spectacular setting for ceilidhs, concerts, weddings and receptions. Just go. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Despite living in Glasgow my entire life, I had no idea this place existed until a few weeks ago…read more This is incredible considering it is one of the most stunning buildings in the city. It seems to live in a sort of parallel universe, stuck in the middle of blocks of flats. I visited the cafe a few Sunday ago and, despite the sophisticated art deco style interior and impressive menu, the place was dead. I think this is because most people don't realise it's there.

Although I have not been to the RAFA club for a few years now, it was one of Glasgow's more…read moreexciting spaces. Originally a social club for RAF veterans, it picked up a hip audience through the occasional DJ night. The incongruity of the venue- working man's club, good range of beers at a cheap price, long bar space that doubled as a dance floor- added to the charm, and it quickly become a centre for the more off-centre event: I saw a Kate Bush tribute night here, surrounded by fans who had dressed up specially as Bush, or in a fancy dress interpretation of Bush's songs. It isn't one for a casual visit: most of the time, the veterans are using it, but anything that happens here in the way of clubs is worth a visit.

As if I could give this gorgeous place anything other than 5 stars!…read moreAfter the amazing Yelp event we had, I was lucky enough to attend an AGM here for work, and the venue blew me away yet again! As soon as I arrived, I went and grabbed a cuppa and some fancy biscuits. The staff were great as per and OMG the tea. Never before have I had tea at a corporate event and thought about how good it was. But this was some darn good tea! It was also much needed as I'd just traipsed through the rain to get there, so it definitely made me feel a lot better. They also had a buffet on and even the other attendees were commenting on how great everything was - again, didn't expect much from a corporate event but it was just so good! They had things like chicken skewers and everything, even the sandwiches, was seriously tasty. Didn't think I'd ever have a favourite AGM, but this one is definitely winning so far! (I also snuck down to the library on my way out to gawp at it, because I am seriously in love with that room. Oft.) If I was throwing a fancy do or some other type of event where I wanted to impress, I would definitely look into booking Fifteen Ninety Nine and just hope I could afford it!

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Really wonderful hotel! Beautiful rooms, AMAZING spa you have to check out. Great food and bar…read more They also had a fun little wine social hour every day at four. I'd say for what you pay, definitely worth it! Also reception service is so great- someone at the front desk even made me a coffee at 230am when I was getting ready for my flight which was SO appreciated. Highly recommend.

We were traveling with another couple and we arrived early. We had to wait for our rooms. We were…read moretold they were cleaning them so we sat around the lobby. But they kept telling us they were cleaning the rooms. Finally we got our rooms. The rooms were very nice but lacked drawers. After we settled in we went to the hotels social hour. It consisted of free wine. It was very nice. The hotel included an excellent breakfast. The hotel restaurant was also excellent. Aside our waiting to get our rooms the staff was very friendly and helpful.

First place we ate when we came in. Vibe was super cool, had live music. Got the fish & chips and…read moresteak pie, yummy first meal!!

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

Such a cool place! The music was a little on the loud side, but the food was amazing and the drinks…read morewere absolutely delicious! The waitress was attentive and understood which options were gluten free and which weren't, so that was very helpful! Overall, I recommend this place if you are looking for a cool place to have a few drinks with friends!

Stumbled upon this place as we were trying to stay dry as the rain was rolling in. Quite a cool…read morevibe. More of a younger crowd having a starter night before the main attraction starts. Your local hangout in the city with a great cocktail selection if your into all the mix fruity drinks. Great music blasting so you'll have that feel of partying all night.

This really is a strange sort of place - it's inside an office building which means you need to go…read morepast security to get into the building, and you'll get directed to take the lift to level 6. When you arrive, you might be confused (like I was) at where to actually go - there are signs promoting the spa and so I thought that was the hallway I was walking down - thankfully it wasn't and it was actually the restaurant space where I was headed. The restaurant space is very slick and modern but feels like a corporate canteen. I wasn't eating on this visit but they have a set price menu of £7.95 for two courses at lunch time which I assume is from the buffet area. I was in for a meeting and service was fine - they popped over to check on drinks and delivered a jug of water to the table. I found the seats at the high tables really uncomfortable. There is also normal seating though so you could move if you'd ended up at one by accident. 200 St Vincent Street also has a spa (on level 7) and has a number of corporate rooms for hire for presentation and weddings. Like I said, I personally find it a bit of an odd place as it is just so corporate and I can't see the appeal of going here for lunch, but it was perfectly fine for a meeting.

We went here for lunch on a Friday lunchtime and it wasn't what I expected at all. Located in what…read morelooks like an office block, you get whizzed up in the lift to the 6th floor. Lovely tiled floors then lead through to a cafeteria. Hmmmm fine if that's what you are looking for but I this place is marketed as a restaurant and it doesn't feel like one at all. You order and pay at till points up next to food, baked potato ovens etc. and then a number is given to you to stick on a stand on your table. The lunch menu had 4 or 5 main course options and none of them took my fancy (fish & chips, Caesar salad, gnocchi) and I honestly just wanted to leave and head somewhere else for lunch. Then we saw the pizza on the menu - it was under a different section and I'd originally thought it was the desserts - and went for those. At over £11 for a small pizza, they weren't overly offensive but certainly not worth going back for. The waitress who served us was nice and friendly but it was her first day and every question we asked resulted in her checking with someone else. We also noticed that coffees seemed pricey, with lattes listed at £4 on the menu. I did see a few people have afternoon teas, these looked lovely with sandwiches, cakes and scones but I doubt I'll be back to try them out for myself.