5 best dishes to eat in Glasgow

The best thing is to start your journey with a good hearty breakfast. Upon your arrival to Glasgow, you can dig into a Scottish breakfast just about anywhere – a pub, hotel, restaurant, or even at a friend's house. In Glasgow, people take breakfast very seriously. The full Scottish breakfast has been around for over 200 years. It is popular not only in Scotland, but also in different parts of the UK. The food is traditionally grilled or fried. If you have time to taste this popular dish in the comfortable environment, we recommend going to Wee Guy located in downtown where everyday life is bustling.

The cafe itself is a relatively small place where you can get a great variety of meals and see many different people. The dish looks like a full plate of food. First, order Lorne sausage. It is a flat square fried sausage without skin. It is probably one of the most unusual items on the plate. Next item that attracts attention is the black pudding. It is basically a fried blood sausage mixed with oatmeal. Have the meal and you’ll be ready for the rest of the day.

Delicious sausages, accompanied with mashed potatoes and onion sauce. This traditional dish is popular all over the United Kingdom, and some of the tastiest versions are found right here in Glasgow in Curlers Rest. The restaurant is around 400 years old. It's the oldest pub in Glasgow. It’s located in the heart of the West End neighborhood. This pub is a hit among students and residents of Glasgow with its festive atmosphere. By 5 o’clock the place is packed and the party begins.

It’s a perfect place for ice cold beer and some traditional Scottish food like bangers & mash. People simply love this dish and make all the time. This dish has two names: “sausage and mash” and  “bangers and mash”. The term "bangers" dates back to World War I. At that time because of meat shortages sausages were often filled with big amount of water. While cooking the sausages would burst with a loud noise. Therefore people started calling them bangers. The bangers are really delicious pork sausages. Today, the restaurants use artisan sausages. They’ve got black pepper and ham, onions, and leeks. All in all, the artisan sausages are just gorgeous. The whole dish includes also good mash and rich gravy. 

Cullen skink is prepared with smoked haddock, onions, and potatoes. Try some at the Bothy restaurant which is nestled inside a network of tiny hidden streets in the trendy West End district. The Bothy is a great place to try Cullen skink. Surroundings feel like a traditional Scottish pub. You’re guaranteed really warm welcome. The Buyers road is filled with shops and vintage record store, a trendy clothing boutique. Here you’ll find the Bothy.

Cullen skink originates from a small Scottish fishing town called Cullen which is on the northeast coast of Scotland, and the word "skink" refers to traditional wear for soup. Originally, the soup was eaten in coastal villages. In that areas people fish every day and then use the freshest seafood for cooking. There is a variety of fish soups in Scotland, but many believe that Cullen skink is the best one. It’s served in a beautiful way with a garnish of chives and big chunks of potato. It smells and looks just amazing. You can really taste the cream and the haddock. The onions are a little crunchy and the potato is beautifully cooked and soft. You can come here every day and have the taste of home.

This is a plate that truly showcases the best that Scotland has to offer: deer salami, tasty cheese, and duck. Every foodie should try the appetizer plate at the Kelvingrove Café and the absolutely great selection of whiskeys. This is more of a bar that does bar food. Kelvingrove Cafe has a relaxed environment, nice wood paneling, knowledgeable staff, and good craft beers.

This why the best appetizer plate is served here. The pieces of meat and cheese are quite thick and taste aromatic and there are a few more items that can become total new food experience for you. Try the hard porridge. In the old days, the guys who worked in the land ate it in the course of a day. On the plate, you will also find the quince jelly. Quince is a fruit used to make jelly that goes amazingly with cheese. Enjoy a glass of whiskey, a cold beer, and a plate of the cold cuts and cheese.

The Drake is a typical Scottish pub. On the edge of the West End district, this rather festive restaurant is ideal for a night out with friends for a delicious meal. Go there to try the haggis scotch egg. The place is packed with young students at night and workers who gather at lunch time during the week. It’s a nice way to discover Glasgow. Nothing can be more Scottish than a Scotch egg. In the middle of it, you’ll find a runny egg. Speaking about the layers, you’ve got the egg, with the haggis with the bread crumbs. A Scotch egg is universal because you can eat it cold.

At the Drake restaurant, they turned this simple dish into a gourmet dining experience. They serve it warm with a side salad and with sauce as well. There you will find people who pour whiskey over the haggis to get the partner flavor which goes really well with the rich meat and the spiciness of the haggis. You can’t get bored eating this dish. The combination of flavors and textures is beyond the everyday food. This is a proper gourmet dish. If you come to Glasgow make sure you try the best Scotch egg before you leave.