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Gilmorehill G12 Pre-Theatre

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9 University Avenue
Glasgow G12 8QQ
+44 (0) 141 330 5522 (main)

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There's always something of interest going down at Gilmorehill G12. As part of Glasgow university, it makes a useful addition to performance and exhibit spaces for the city. Student events and those open to the public run shoulders with ease.

Add to this a small arts cinema, and this gorgeous converted church is open for business, all year round.

To make the most of your visit to Gilmorehill G12, its important to make sure all the stuff you need is in place. In Glasgow's West End there's no shortage of lively and intimate restaurants and bars to check out.

Choosing the best is important. Especially if you feel like a spot of Gilmorehill G12 pre-theatre with a Big Date or a bunch of friends. Here are some of the places near Gilmorehill G12, all set to add some sparkle to your evenings out.

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Getting ready to enjoy a show with friends is great fun. Especially if you have planned some Gilmorehill G12 pre-theatre fun with them. Choosing correctly will make all the difference to your evening.


  • Round the corner from Gilmorehill G12, Stravaigin Cafe Bar /Browse/Restaurant/Stravaigin(reveal best table deals?) has been keeping hungry locals fed and watered for decades now. Delicious menus and a relaxed vibe have turned this charming place into a true West End institution. Relax and enjoy...
  • The Spanish got it right, when they came up with tapas dining. All that sharing. All that garlic...;-) Cafe Andaluz West End /Browse/Restaurant/Cafe_Andaluz(reveal best table deals?) hides from view, just off Byres Road. And there are REAL Spanish wait staff, which adds to the genuine vibe. There's a wide choice of amazing tapas choices. If you're with a bunch of friends, ask in advance for on of the booth tables - great fun, every time.

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glasgow smooth and sensual at romantic pre-theatre

You might be taking in a show or movie at Gilmorehill G12 for a Special Celebration. Sure to shine with quality Gilmorehill G12 pre-theatre meals are these West End Stars.


  • Not everyone knows this, but a Swiss ski lodge hides on bustling Byres Road. Sort of....;-) You'll know what we mean when you visit La Vallee Blanche /Browse/Restaurant/La_Vallee_Blanche(reveal best table deals?) Superb French cuisine is served by very smart staff, in a dining room of great class. Menus change often, and are always dreamy. Get your evening off to a classy start here.
  • At the other end of Byres Road, Number 16 /Browse/Restaurant/No_Sixteen(reveal best table deals?) thrills with its super menu, cute and intimate dining room and friendly service. Stare into your loved ones' eyes while a mouth watering meal comes your way. And expect your date to be suitably impressed...

keeping the party going...

glasgow head-spinning drinks at fun nights out

Feeling the buzz in advance of the show? Or are you ready to discuss the movie you've just seen. Great! Keep the party going at these top local bars...


  • The Left Bank (tel: +44 (0) 141 339 5969) stands proud round the corner from Gilmorehill G12, on Gibson Street. All split-level nooks and crannies, it has a well stocked bar, and will happily serve top bar food and snacks. Grab a table with friends, and get the fun going...;-)
  • Along Great Western Road, the fun Liquid Ship waits to pour your pleasure. Live music now and again, and a quiz night, make for lots of fun. Their open plan kitchen serve some super pub food that's far better than ordinary 'pub grub'. Enjoy...

a quiet drink and a chat...

glasgow fab cocktail choices at relaxed nights out

Before or after your visit to Gilmorehill G12, you'll might well be in the mood for a drink or two. A chat with your date would be nice, too...


  • The Big Pub at The Chip is a local fave. A true West End classic, its roaring Winter fire and breezy open Summer windows make for a charm that's hard to resist. A policy of no music means you can chat without having to raise your voice. Bliss... Check out their 'wines of the month' to try something a little different.
  • Near the botanic gardens entrance at Great Western Road, Bobar /Browse/Restaurant/Bo_Bar(reveal best table deals?) glistens and shines with good taste. Masters of the cocktail, they even have a cute little street-side raised terrace. So you can sit and relax, watching lovely Byres Road going about its business.

tourist adventures...

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With a bit of luck, you might decide to stay in Glasgow, as part of your visit to Gilmorehill G12. Time to strap on your tourist boots, grab your camera and do a bit of exploring.


  • Close to Gilmorehill G12, Hunterian Museum  holds hundreds of thousands of exhibits. Free to enter, and with a weird and wonderful mix of exhibits, you're sure to find plenty of interest. Free to enter, and housed in a majestic building that dominates this part of the West End, you'll have a fun time here.

pampered snoozing...

glasgow lap of luxury at top class stays

Glasgow is rightly proud of the strong Victorian architecture all over the city, now restored to former glories. A few wonderful hotels have opened, where luxury and every possible comfort await. Sigh...


  • Taking up a whole West End terrace, Hotel du Vin (tel: +44 (0) 141 339 2001) is a wonder. Still fondly called One Devonshire Gardens locally, it is home to many stars on tour. For a special stay in Glasgow, this place deserves its spot as the premier Glasgow hotel.
  • Town House chic in the city centre doesn't come much better than Abode /Browse/Restaurant/Abode_-_BarMC_and_Grill(reveal best table deals?) http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/87900_abode-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) . Chic and stylish, allow yourself to be pampered by the attentive staff. Home to a restaurant by Michael Caine, you might even decide to stay in, for your Gilmorehill G12 pre-theatre meal. What a good idea!

brilliant budget beds...

glasgow comfort and style at budget stays

Glasgow goes out of its way to make sure every visitor has a fantastic time, no matter the size of the budget they're working with.


  • At the other side of Kelvingrove Park from Gilmorehill G12, Sandyford Hotel http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/159118_sandyford-hotel-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) welcomes guests to their charming, family owned and run establishment. Perfectly placed for guests to explore the city centre and West End, not to mention the park, it makes a perfect choice, when staying in Glasgow.
  • Even closer to Kelvingrove Park, Argyll Guest House http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/180375_argyll-guest-house-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) sits on Sauchiehall Street, beside the tennis courts on the edge of the park. Cosy and comfy, this is a lovely guest house. Make sure you make full use of the Scottish cooked breakfast they serve each morning. Then get out and do some exploring...

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9 University Avenue,
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