Best arts venues for food and drink in Glasgow

• Eating and Drinking Guide
• 4 June 2019

Saramago Café Bar

Classy cafés for impressive lunching with a large side order of art

Glasgow is a city packed full of museums, galleries and arts venues, and with this huge array of attractions comes a great selection of places to eat and drink. From restaurants in beloved Glaswegian landmarks that feeds the hungry masses, to smaller, quirky independent venues, there's something to suit every culture vulture. So whether you're looking for a quick bite before a show or a meal to linger over in a creative space on a lazy Sunday, Glasgow has got you covered. Here's our favourites:

Art Lover's Café
New and exciting things are happening at this much-loved Southside fine dining establishment.

Mackintosh at the Willow
The quintessential afternoon tea experience in Glasgow, painstakingly restored in 2018 to its former glory, with adjacent visitor centre.

Saramago Café Bar
A cool, creative hangout inside the CCA, with exciting animal-free dining, plus separate bar and outdoor terrace.

Tron Theatre Bar & Kitchen
An intimate restaurant experience with great food and drink, housed in one of Glasgow's most distinctive creative spaces.