The Woodlands area, wedged between motorway, Great Western Road, the Kelvin and the posh Park District is a genuinely bohemian, multicultural part of town. There’s a strong sense of community (check out the thriving Community Gardens) and a wealth of bars, restaurants and cafés, most lining the main artery of Woodlands Road.

To sample some of the top East Asian diners in Glasgow, head along to St George’s Road on the M8 perimeter. Satu Satu does Malaysian food plus more Asian desserts than anywhere else in town. Further down the road is Ka Ka Lok which lays on straight-up Chinese, next to Same Same serving up Chinese-Malaysian, and around the corner is Japanese cuisine at Don Ya Sushi.

The student population makes up a chunk of residents, feeding a lively bar scene. The Drake excels at a village-pub-in-the-city feel, with real fire, lazing dogs and Sunday roasts, while upstairs sister-venue Hooligan focuses on cocktails and small plates. Whisky fans can eye-up the 70-plus malts at Dram!, while the great-grandaddy is The Arlington Bar, self-proclaimed home of the Stone Of Destiny and no-nonsense old-school boozer for folk who appreciate pubs unadulterated by modernity.

The long-standing food-truck spot at the petrol station is currently home to Mrs Falafel and her delicious Levantine street food. For imaginative vegan and veggie dishes, check out laid-back Sylvan, who also do a great selection of natural wines, with loads by the glass and some for carry-out. For a meaty fix, El Perro Negro is one of Glasgow’s top burger specialists, while Finsbay Flatiron is the place for casual steaks and lively cocktails.