whisky and most other spirits<\/a> are vegan, this could be the perfect way to spend an afternoon before heading to one of the music venues\/vegan cafes for an evening of fun.<\/p>\nLegendary Music Venues<\/h3>\n
Speaking of music venues, Glasgow has loads of fantastic venues, some of which have gained legendary status over the years. Some of those mentioned above are edging towards that, but it\u2019s hard to compete with the Barrowland Ballroom in terms of the greatness of the acts it has hosted: as well as local legends Primal Scream, who\u2019ve played the Barrowlands on numerous occasions, other great bands to have graced the stage include The Clash, The Smiths, Foo Fighters, U2 and Oasis.<\/p>\n
Speaking of Oasis, the Manchester band were famously discovered by Alan McGee at another Glasgow venue, King Tut\u2019s Wah Wah Hut. He signed them on the spot. Other massive names to have played King Tut\u2019s include The Killers, Manic Street Preachers, Florence and the Machine and Radiohead. Not a bad roll call!<\/p>\n
Take a Tour to Unlock the City<\/h3>\n
One of the best ways to explore and get under the skin of Glasgow is to take a walking tour. There are many companies offering walking tours in the city, often with some theme or other. These could include architecture, usually incorporating the work and legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; while others could be focused more on whisky and\/or pubs, street art, or other subjects of interest. There are also hop-on\/hop-off style tours available if you feel like you might fancy lingering in some places in the city.<\/p>\n
As well as all the attractions mentioned, there are numerous shopping opportunities in Glasgow, from traditional Scottish products like tartan and haggis to the various arts and crafts that can be picked up at the markets that are located at different points around the city. The Merchant Square Craft Market is particularly interesting while the Barras in the east end of the city is also well worth checking out.<\/p>\n
Vegan Restaurants in Glasgow: Conclusions<\/h2>\n
If you are a vegan who is interested in music and the arts, Glasgow could be a very good place for you to visit. As we have seen, many of the vegan eateries in the city double up as music and\/or arts venues and given the wealth of cultural talent in and around Glasgow, you are sure to find some real gems if you visit some of the places mentioned above on any given evening.<\/p>\n
When it comes to the actual vegan food itself, there is a good range from which to choose. From your fairly standard vegan versions of fast food to the more refined or specialist options, most people\u2019s tastes will be well catered for in Glasgow. So whether you want vegan-friendly loaded fries with a dirty (plant-based) burger, or you\u2019d prefer to opt for Malaysian noodle soup or a nutritious Buddha Bowl, the Glasgow vegan food scene is large and diverse enough to cater for almost anyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4519,"parent":4151,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants\/4518"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/restaurants"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants\/4151"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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When it comes to thinking up the most likely cities in the UK to house plentiful vegan restaurants, it\u2019s fair to suggest Glasgow might not be at the top (or anywhere near the top) of your list. But contrary to tired old clich\u00e9s about Glaswegians only ever eating deep-fried Mars Bars (which definitely aren\u2019t vegan, by the way) and haggis (which is also very far from vegan), we are happy to report that Scotland\u2019s most populous city has plenty on offer for those following a plant-based diet.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/the-78-bar-and-kitchen.jpg\")
It\u2019s fair to say that The 78 doesn\u2019t offer the most extensive or imaginative vegan menu in Glasgow, but what it does do, it does very well. From the artichoke hearts grilled in white wine and garlic sauce to the meatball sub, they offer relatively hearty vegan food to accompany your beer, wine or other drinks of choice.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/78-bar-and-kitchen-food.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Mono](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mono-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
For any vegans who were once fans of black pudding, you\u2019re in luck at Mono as they do a highly rated vegan version of the stuff. Aside from that, this ultra-chilled caf\u00e9 bar and music venue has plenty of inviting dishes, sides and snacks on their 100% vegan food menu. Although it\u2019s not elaborate, there are one or two more interesting dishes than would tend to appear at vegan-friendly bars (such as the aforementioned Reuben).<\/p>\n![\"Mono](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mono-fish-and-chips.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Soul](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soul-food-kitchen-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
Soul Food Kitchen is as much about the community, events and workshops as it is about the food they serve. But many people might want to visit to sample the well-balanced Buddha Bowls that are packed with nutritional delights or one of the beautifully constructed vegan burgers. But for many, the food is secondary to the talks and workshops on various health and vegan-related subjects from hormonal imbalance to making your own sauerkraut.<\/p>\n![\"Soul](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soul-food-kitchen.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Glasvegan](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/glasvegan-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
Those seeking a quick vegan food hit (with a smoothie or coffee) would be well advised to visit The Glasvegan. Located just south of Argyle Street near to Glasgow Central Station, they serve a wide array of sandwiches, crepes, burgers, nachos, \u201cnot-dogs\u201d and more. They have some tasty-sounding I-Scream Milkshakes, while their Sweet Crepes appear to garner plenty of love on the socials.<\/p>\n![\"Breakfast](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/breakfast-at-glasvegan.jpg\")
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Located between Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations, Stereo is yet another vegan-friendly establishment that incorporates food, drink and live music (and club nights). They focus on their vegan food and chilled ambience in the daytime, with bands and\/or DJs taking centre stage when the evening arrives.<\/p>\n![\"Stereo](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stereo-food.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Flying](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flying-duck-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
Sister venue to the abovementioned Stereo, The Flying Duck has a similar ethos of being a venue for up-and-coming (and sometimes already established) bands and musicians while also providing great vegan food and a chilled place for people to meet and hang out. The big difference with Stereo is that this place keeps their 100% vegan menu very much as a plant-based version of popular fast-food staples including burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries.<\/p>\n![\"Flying](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flying-duck-burger.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Suissi](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/suissi-vegan-kitchen-logo.jpg\"){kind=logo}
Located in the Partick area of Glasgow to the west of the centre, Suissi Vegan Kitchen offers vegan-friendly Asian dishes with Thai favourites like Pad Thai, Rendang from Malaysia and Szechuan Tofu from China. The restaurant offers excellent value with most mains costly less than a tenner, and there are also some very appetising desserts (if you have room) including Banana Pancakes (with banana and Lotus biscoff spread – yes, it is vegan! -, ice cream and syrup) and Pisang Goreng (Malaysian-style banana fritters).<\/p>\n![\"Suissi](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/suissi-vegan-kitchen-food.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Barrowland](\"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/barrowland-glasgow.jpg\")
![Finlay McWalter<\/a> \/ Wikipedia.org)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThough once viewed by outsiders as a rough and ready industrial city with not much to attract visitors, these days Glasgow is a cosmopolitan, cultural hub that houses some brilliant museums, galleries, music venues, bars, clubs and restaurants. And, of course, a LOT of pubs. Aside from the city itself, it also serves as the gateway to some truly beautiful natural environments. The Isle of Arran is quite easily accessible from Glasgow, as are Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.<\/p>\nMuseums Aplenty<\/h3>\nIf you are a fan of museums, you are spoilt for choice in Glasgow. The Riverside Museum houses the Glasgow Museum of Transport and won the European Museum of the Year award in 2013 and it\u2019s brilliant for fans of steam locomotives. If art is more your thing, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) are all well worth visiting. While the Open Museum and the People\u2019s Palace both bring exhibits of various aspects of Glasgow life to the masses.<\/p>\nWhisky Lovers Are in Luck<\/h3>\nOne of the reasons many people visit Scotland is for the whisky and if you are that way inclined, you will be warmed to discover that Glasgow has plenty of distilleries you can visit. Arguably the best (and certainly the most famous) is the Clydeside Distillery<\/a> which runs tours and whisky tastings for eager customers with prices ranging from \u00a315 per adult. Given that whisky and most other spirits<\/a> are vegan, this could be the perfect way to spend an afternoon before heading to one of the music venues\/vegan cafes for an evening of fun.<\/p>\nLegendary Music Venues<\/h3>\nSpeaking of music venues, Glasgow has loads of fantastic venues, some of which have gained legendary status over the years. Some of those mentioned above are edging towards that, but it\u2019s hard to compete with the Barrowland Ballroom in terms of the greatness of the acts it has hosted: as well as local legends Primal Scream, who\u2019ve played the Barrowlands on numerous occasions, other great bands to have graced the stage include The Clash, The Smiths, Foo Fighters, U2 and Oasis.<\/p>\nSpeaking of Oasis, the Manchester band were famously discovered by Alan McGee at another Glasgow venue, King Tut\u2019s Wah Wah Hut. He signed them on the spot. Other massive names to have played King Tut\u2019s include The Killers, Manic Street Preachers, Florence and the Machine and Radiohead. Not a bad roll call!<\/p>\nTake a Tour to Unlock the City<\/h3>\nOne of the best ways to explore and get under the skin of Glasgow is to take a walking tour. There are many companies offering walking tours in the city, often with some theme or other. These could include architecture, usually incorporating the work and legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; while others could be focused more on whisky and\/or pubs, street art, or other subjects of interest. There are also hop-on\/hop-off style tours available if you feel like you might fancy lingering in some places in the city.<\/p>\nAs well as all the attractions mentioned, there are numerous shopping opportunities in Glasgow, from traditional Scottish products like tartan and haggis to the various arts and crafts that can be picked up at the markets that are located at different points around the city. The Merchant Square Craft Market is particularly interesting while the Barras in the east end of the city is also well worth checking out.<\/p>\nVegan Restaurants in Glasgow: Conclusions<\/h2>\nIf you are a vegan who is interested in music and the arts, Glasgow could be a very good place for you to visit. As we have seen, many of the vegan eateries in the city double up as music and\/or arts venues and given the wealth of cultural talent in and around Glasgow, you are sure to find some real gems if you visit some of the places mentioned above on any given evening.<\/p>\nWhen it comes to the actual vegan food itself, there is a good range from which to choose. From your fairly standard vegan versions of fast food to the more refined or specialist options, most people\u2019s tastes will be well catered for in Glasgow. So whether you want vegan-friendly loaded fries with a dirty (plant-based) burger, or you\u2019d prefer to opt for Malaysian noodle soup or a nutritious Buddha Bowl, the Glasgow vegan food scene is large and diverse enough to cater for almost anyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4519,"parent":4151,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants\/4518"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/restaurants"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants\/4151"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barrowland_Ballroom#\/media\/File:Wfm_barrowland_ballroom.jpg\"){kind=link}