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Evening

Golden Hour at Kelvingrove Park

Catch the last warm light of the day in the park, then head back for dinner and a drink.

Best time: 16:15About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:30

    Ubiquitous Chip

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at this renowned brasserie. It is open late, so you can enjoy a relaxed start before the walk.

  2. 15:45

    Kelvingrove Park

    Walk to Kelvingrove Park. The park stretches west with the River Kelvin running through it. Find a spot with a view towards the southwest to watch the sun set.

  3. 16:30

    Sloans

    Head to this grand old pub for dinner. The bistro-type menu is perfect for an evening meal, and the indoor and outdoor seating offers a comfortable atmosphere as night falls.

  4. 17:00

    Alpen Lodge

    Finish the night at this great little bar. The rustic decor and local banter provide a friendly end to the evening.

Local tip

Kelvingrove Park is a large green space. If the weather is poor, consider starting with dinner at Sloans first, then walking to the park if it clears up, or staying at the pub for the view of the evening atmosphere.

Check before you go

  • Sloans is open Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00.
  • Alpen Lodge is open Mo-Su 11:00-24:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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