03 Apr Glasgow’s West End
If you’re from out of town, it can be tricky to know what’s on offer in a strange city. Glasgow folk who live here will always recommend the West End to new arrivals....
If you’re from out of town, it can be tricky to know what’s on offer in a strange city. Glasgow folk who live here will always recommend the West End to new arrivals....
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What’s the attraction, then? Well the place is stylish without being fussy and the food is an interesting mix of European and Middle  Eastern delights. It’s great for a chilled evening of culinary exploration, sampling dishes like duck with pumpkin, broccolini and raisin bordelaise, or wild mushrooms with chili, garlic, polenta and brioche  
– delicious! Indulge yourself with a refreshment from the cocktail menu too – we love the idea of No.1 and No.3 – puzzled? Check out their menu online to discover just what the numbers mean! If cocktails aren’t your favourite, an extensive menu of wines and bubbles will appeal.
We really can’t sing the praises of this place enough. After an upswing of gourmet hangouts in our neck of the woods, in Finnieston, Glasgow is ready and waiting for restaurants like Five March – unassuming in  
attitude, yet perfectionist when it comes to creating great food.
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*City Sightseeing Bus Tour*
One of the most informative ways to check out the city is by hopping aboard a sightseeing tour bus. You will find them regularly departing from various points throughout the city. You’ll see all the famous landmarks, the Cathedral, West End and River Clyde region. You’ll also hear an engaging commentary on board, presenting you with an understanding of our history and culture throughout the tour. Don’t forget that discount vouchers can often be obtained by reception staff at the Acorn Hotel, so remember to collect these before you buy.
*Quick Change*
Head back home – our three-star hotel – for a nice hot shower and some relaxation. Get dressed up and set forth into the city for a night on the town. We’d suggest getting the evening underway in Finnieston with dinner and drinks at Crabshakk for high-quality seafood. Next, if you like music and gigs, try Box Bar & Club, a buzzing spot with live music, open mic sessions DJs and comedy every night of the week. If cocktails and plush settings are more to your taste, catch a taxi into the city centre for an evening at Rogano Oyster Bar. In addition to serving   
top-notch seafood dishes, Rogano bar staff certainly know how to create a fantastic cocktail. To top the night off, wander a few steps to the glamorous One Up for more cocktails and some dancing. With club favourites blasting out all night long and a cooling roof terrace, you couldn’t ask for more to round off your Saturday!
*Sunday Wind Down*
Sunday is a day of rest and to get your day off to a good start, a delicious full Scottish breakfast can be had in the Acorn Hotel dining room. Saturday was jam-packed with activities, so now, you should pamper yourself. Pure Spa is only a brief bus or taxi ride from our door and has our seal of approval, with a variety of inexpensive yet  
luxurious treatments on offer – we’ve got our eye on the Top to Toe Experience!
Well, we think that’s ample to be getting on with for just 48 hours in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, but if you have more inspiration, just give us a heads-up – we’re brimming with local knowledge and love to pass it on!
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There are lots of incentives to bookmark the Acorn Hotel website. It’s where you will find our monthly discount deal blogs, suggestions of stuff to see and do in Glasgow, and must-have information about our three-star residence. What you may not know however, is that it’s the *only* website that you can use offer codes for our hotel. In addition, our site is where you’ll see the most up to date availability for rooms, so to ensure that you’re booking correctly, book direct.
TRNSMT is the ultimate way to get your summer going, so get your friends together, synchronise your diaries and get booking!
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