Town guide
Glasgow food & drink
Scotland's biggest city, strong craft beer scene and the country's best Indian-Scottish food crossover
Glasgow's food and drink scene is broader and arguably more interesting than Edinburgh's. The monthly Queen's Park and Mansfield Park farmers markets are alternating-Saturday traditions in the south side and west end. Auchentoshan distillery sits just outside the city to the west — Scotland's only triple-distilled major single malt. The city itself houses Glasgow Distillery (gin and whisky) and Clydeside Distillery on the riverfront. The craft beer pub scene is among Britain's best — The Inn Deep, Drygate, Bow Bar, and the West End taprooms are all serious venues. November brings the Glasgow Whisky Festival, the most accessible serious whisky event in central Scotland.
Full Glasgow & Clyde Valley food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- Auchentoshan — Scotland's only triple-distilled major single malt, 30 min west
- Glasgow Distillery and Clydeside Distillery within the city
- Glasgow Whisky Festival (October/November)
- Two alternating Saturday farmers markets — Queen's Park and Mansfield Park
Farmers markets in & near Glasgow
Glasgow Farmers’ Market (Queen’s Park)
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Stirling Farmers’ Market
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Whisky distilleries near Glasgow
Breweries near Glasgow
Scottish gin makers near Glasgow
Food & drink festivals in Glasgow & nearby
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+What's the best farmers market in Glasgow?
Glasgow Farmers’ Market (Queen’s Park) on Glasgow (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 6 June 2026. We list every market within 50 km of Glasgow on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Glasgow?
7 distilleries within 50 km of Glasgow are open to visitors. The Glasgow Distillery Co, Clydeside, Auchentoshan are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Glasgow?
Glasgow Whisky Festival runs 17 October at Various venues, Glasgow.
+Where should I stay in Glasgow for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Glasgow. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Glasgow is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 4 breweries we cover in the surrounding 50 km.
+What is Glasgow known for in Scottish food and drink?
Auchentoshan — Scotland's only triple-distilled major single malt, 30 min west. Glasgow Distillery and Clydeside Distillery within the city. Glasgow Whisky Festival (October/November). Two alternating Saturday farmers markets — Queen's Park and Mansfield Park.
Where to stay near Glasgow
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Glasgow.
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