Timeline
15:30
Start with a lager or hefeweizen at West Brewery. The tour takes 45 minutes, so arrive early to secure your spot and enjoy the pre-sunset buzz.
16:10
Walk from the brewery to Sand Park. This park sits on the south bank, giving you a direct view of the green space across the water.
16:15
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The low angle of the winter sun casts a golden glow over the river and the historic green on the opposite bank.
16:45
Head to Cafe Gandolfi for dinner. This institution serves fine food in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for settling in after the chill of the riverside.
17:30
End the evening with a drink at Babbity Bowster. This slick inn in Merchant City offers a cozy upstairs dining area and a lively pub vibe.
Local tip
West Brewery is open daily until 9PM for food, but the bar stays open later. Cafe Gandolfi is closed Mondays and Sundays, so check the days. The walk from the brewery to the park is short, but ensure you have time to cross the river.
Check before you go
- West Brewery: Bar Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight. Food until 9PM daily.
- Cafe Gandolfi: Tu-Sa 08:00-22:30; Mo,Su 09:00-17:00.
- Babbity Bowster: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).