Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the purpose of Taste the Place?

Taste the Place is a collection of food experiences showcasing the city’s rich cultural food scene. As part of Glasgow’s 850th celebratory programme, Taste the Place will shine a light on how Glasgow’s eateries help each of us communicate our identity, share our heritage, and create a sense of community and belonging.

How do I participate in Taste the Place?

Get inspired and work up an appetite by exploring the experiences on our downloadable maps. A limited number of physical maps are also available at participating venues. You can also check out the venues on our website and pick the ones you’d like to visit. It’s that simple!

How do Taste the Place self-guided experiences work?

Experiences are designed to be fully flexible allowing you to participate in a way that suits you. You can choose the venues you’d like to visit, your route, the time you go, and, of course, the dishes you’re eating!

Taste the Place experiences will be available from April to December 2025, marking the year of Glasgow’s 850th birthday. We hope this gives you ample time to explore and visit as many of the participating businesses as you wish, creating your own personalised eating tour of Glasgow. You don’t need to go to all the venues, but we encourage you to try as many as you can!

What kind of food can we expect?

Taste the Place represents over 30 different cultures. By taking part, you’ll experience a variety of global flavours, including but not limited to Venezuelan, Italian, Korean, Sri Lankan, and Caribbean dishes. Each participating venue showcases the cultural diversity of Glasgow’s food scene.

Do I need to make reservations with any of the venues?

We would always recommend making a reservation with our participating businesses to avoid disappointment. Many venues do not require a reservation but if you’re planning a visit with a large group, or at a busy time of the week it may be helpful to contact the venue in advance.

Where can I learn more about the participating venues?

Each business has their own experience tips, sharing the owner’s heritage, spotlighting unmissable dishes and drinks, along with insider info on how the business made Glasgow its home.

You can find out more about each of our venues, unmissable dishes, and their special place in Glasgow’s community on our website here.

What’s the best way to visit venues?

Most of the venues are easily accessible. For more information on sustainable transport options across the city, visit Glasgow City Council’s Public Transport guide, here.

For those who enjoy cycling, why not combine great cycling routes across the city with excellent food stops! If you’re looking for bike rental services, check out the city’s Nextbike scheme. Locations for hire stations can be found here. Visit Glasgow Cycle Map for further route inspiration.

Are there options for vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary restrictions?

Absolutely! Many of our featured locations offer vegetarian and vegan options. Check the venues' experience tips or ask the venue staff to confirm when you visit.

For those with other dietary restrictions, we strongly recommend checking with venues directly to avoid disappointment.

Are there any discounts or deals at venues participating in Taste the Place?

Throughout April 2025, Taste the Place will showcase specials from participating venues. Many will spotlight full-priced dishes and drinks that capture the true essence of the city's diverse food scene. These unique offerings, not usually available on regular menus, will allow you to taste the creativity and passion of small, independent businesses.

What happens once Glasgow’s 850th celebratory programme is over?

We encourage you to follow the different food experiences and continue to discover Glasgow’s culinary gems, even when the official 850 programme has ended. Just make sure to check with the venue directly for an updated menu.

Got a question or a nugget of info you think we should know about? Then we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at: hello@tastetheplace.co.uk.

How do I enter and what are the terms and conditions of Taste the Place competitions?

Giveaway Terms and Conditions

Eligibility
This giveaway is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the United Kingdom. You must not be an employee of any person or organisation involved in the running of a Prize Draw and/or Giveaway. You must be following @Tastetheplaceglasgow on Instagram.

How to Enter
To enter, participants must:

Submit or post a photo on Instagram during the month of April.

Use the hashtag #taste850 in the caption of their post.

Ensure their profile is public at the time of the giveaway to be eligible.

Giveaway Period
The giveaway starts on 2 April and ends on 30 April at 11:59 PM [GMT]. Posts after this time will not be eligible for the giveaway.

Winner Selection
Winners will be selected randomly from all valid entries and will be notified on Instagram direct message from @tastetheplaceglasgow by 2 May. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

Prize
The winner will receive vouchers to a participating venue of the campaign. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.

General Terms

By participating, you agree to allow Taste the Place to use your submitted photo for marketing purposes, with appropriate credit given.

Taste the Place reserves the right to disqualify any entries that do not adhere to these terms or that are deemed inappropriate.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. You are providing your information to Taste the Place not Instagram.

Taste the Place reserves the right to cancel or modify the giveaway if any fraud or technical issues occur.

Privacy
Any personal information collected will be used solely for the purpose of administering the giveaway and will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law.