An "ever-evolving" Glasgow neighbourhood that is known for its culinary "brilliance" has been named one of the coolest in the UK.
Finnieston, to the west of town, was named alongside places across the country, including Ancoats in Manchester and London Road in Brighton.
When looking into what makes a neighbourhood truly cool, Time Out said a "genuinely exciting" roster of restaurants, cafés and bars, a "colourful" nightlife and a fantastic art scene are among the things you need to look out for.
Why Finnieston in Glasgow is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK
Discussing Finnieston in Glasgow, Time Out said: "In 2025, you’ll still find plenty of the warehouses and exposed brick interiors of Finnieston’s industrial past, only now they’re features of trendy music venues like SWG3 or Michelin-rated restaurant Ox and Finch.
"New spots are always popping up down this end of Sauchiehall and Argyle streets: Renowned chef Modo Diagne just opened Trust, a restaurant where you pay £30 for five mystery courses.
"Then there’s the continued brilliance of classic Finnieston spots like the Hidden Lane, which remains an ever-evolving community where local artists can create, collaborate, and sell their work."
The magazine told those interested in visiting the area to come during the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the number of events being held at the nearby Scottish Exhibition Centre.
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Finnieston has long been a popular Glasgow area, with it also being named one of the coolest neighbourhoods by The Telegraph last year.
Discussing the location, the newspaper said: "Long gone are the days when Glasgow’s Finnieston neighbourhood was a raffish and rundown ramble of houses built for workers powering the city’s burgeoning shipbuilding industry.
"Today ‘WeMo’ (West of Motorway), as local Wags have dubbed it, is the city’s go-to hipster hub.
"The savvy set from Byres Road have upped sticks here, bringing their creativity and energy, whilst Finnieston retains enough of its raffish vibe to spice up the grand old sandstone buildings."
