BrewDog
1397 Argyle Street
The Scottish brewer’s first bar in Glasgow is smack bang in front of the gallery with a big glass frontage framing the iconic building. Expect a mix of geeky brewism, boisterous branding and good strong drinks, ranging from IPAs and pales to stouts, sours and lagers. Americana food comes via wings, subs and burgers.

Civerinos
13 Radnor Street
Edinburgh’s renowned pizza specialist’s proximity to Kelvingrove’s outdoor skatepark suits their embrace of US skater-punk-rap culture. Slices come on paper plates, sides in plastic baskets. New York-style dominates, with delves into Detroit deep dish and thin, charred New Haven-style pizza. Sides are fun, including a giant mozzarella stick.

Corner Shop
45 Old Dumbarton Road
This wine bar and tapas diner has a prime corner spot a block back from the gallery. Inside, pops of red and green are set against natural wood. An accessible wine list includes nearly 40 bottles and plenty by the glass, while food is quality Catalan-inspired dishes, such as tortilla, albondigas and croquetas.

Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant
90 Old Dumbarton Road
This tapas bar-diner prides itself on being family owned, with a warm welcoming vibe, even for dogs. Food is elevated by care, excellent produce and passion, with Spanish favourites joined by regional specialities. Bigger dishes include paellas, whole fish and steaks or an entire slow-roasted lamb shoulder (notice required).

Gloriosa
1321 Argyle Street
From an airy, Scandi-esque corner restaurant comes the freshest of ingredients, the best olive oils and the vibrancy of exceptional cooking. For diners who like to share, Rosie Healy’s eatery on Finnieston’s fringe is still Glasgow’s benchmark for that particular small plate, Mediterranean-style of eating.

Mother India’s Café
1355 Argyle Street
The Mother India group has four venues in town, with the Café occupying arguably the best spot, just across the road from the gallery. It makes for a pleasant backdrop to a feast of Indian tapas, featuring acclaimed spiced haddock, butter chicken and roadside lamb. No bookings so expect a wait at peak times.

Also try... the treat with the hole in the middle at the original Tantrum Doughnuts shop, aged Scottish steaks at The Butchershop or, for imaginative small plates, try the hugely popular Ox And Finch. 

This TipList is taken from Eat & Drink 365 Glasgow, our sister mag recommending the best in restaurants, bars, cafés and more. Want a copy? It’s available online or across all good stockists in Glasgow.