24 hours in Glasgow with a comedy night built in
You can do a lot with a weekend in Glasgow. In a matter of minutes, you can move from medieval history to modern art, brunch to breweries, views across the city to late-night laughs in a packed comedy room.
But to fit it all in, you need an itinerary. There’s no point in scheduling activities to the minute (because what about those essential post-lunch pints and bites to eat?) Rather than trying to see everything, use our Glasgow plan built around the city’s biggest strengths.
Wander to your heart’s content on day 1, and, once you’ve got your bearings, you can crack on with a weekend in Glasgow that ends in the basement of Blackfriars of Bell Street – home to Stuart Mitchell’s Comedy Club.
10AM - Breakfast at Singl-end Merchant City
Start your journey at a Glasgow institution. Named after the city's historic one-room tenement flats, Singl-end cafe is a bohemian bakehouse that’s just a short walk from Queen Street and Central.
Inside, you’ll find breakfast, brunch and home-baked cakes, which are a must when you’re fuelling up for a weekend in Glasgow.
Try something from their signature Single-eggs menu, or go all-out with a meaty full breakfast (there are also vegetarian alternatives and desserts for those with a sweet tooth). Wash it down with a freshly-squeezed orange juice before starting your journey.
12PM - Visit The Glasgow Necropolis & Cathedral
If you’re a history buff, a short walk east takes you back in time.
Glasgow Cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece that survived the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s – it’s the most complete medieval cathedral on mainland Scotland, and sitting behind it is the Necropolis.
The literal translation (‘City of the Dead’) describes this landmark well – inspired by Père Lachaise in Paris, the Necropolis was designed in 1883 as a grand, formal park for the deceased.
Once you’ve made it up the hill, you’ll be greeted with a 360-degree view of the city – starting your weekend in Glasgow with a bang.
2PM - Tour the Tennent’s Wellpark Brewery
You can’t arrange a weekend in Glasgow without paying a visit to Wellpark Brewery. Tennent’s Brewery has been on this site since 1556, which makes it older than most countries.
Their brewery tour is brilliant – you’ll see the massive copper tanks, learn about the brand's iconic advertising history, and, most importantly, enjoy a pint of the freshest T lager you’ll ever taste, straight from the tank.
4PM - Follow the City Centre Mural Trail
By late afternoon, it’s back into the streets for a different side of Glasgow. The City Centre Mural Trail is a massive, council-backed project that has turned the city’s grey gable ends (the blank side walls of buildings) into an open-air art gallery.
For years, the flat, windowless brick walls that were left when a building at the end of a block was demolished or never built were considered eyesores.
In 2026, you can just download the official ‘City Centre Mural Trail’ map (or app) and take yourself off on a self-guided tour of 25 major murals.
6PM - Dinner at Paesano Pizza
Before the comedy kicks off, you need quick, high-quality carbs. Paesano on Miller Street built its name on authentic Neapolitan pizza, cooked in traditional wood-fired ovens from Naples.
But what makes it such a crowd-pleaser? The menu – it’s packed with delectable dishes.
Pizzas with cotto ham and mushrooms, mozzarella and basil, capers, olives, anchovies,, garlic and olive oil, or a spinach & ricotta base with mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese, garlic and mushrooms – you name it, Paesano has it.
After a long weekend in Glasgow, this is a well-earned treat for all your sightseeing.
8PM - Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Blackfriars
Now, for the main event: the end of your day brings you to the basement of Blackfriars of Bell Street. Home to Stuart Mitchell’s Comedy Club, this purpose-built comedy room boasts low ceilings, seating for 130 guests, and an atmosphere that’s as electric as it is intimate.
Stuart may have clocked up over 100 million views on TikTok, but nothing beats seeing him live. Famed for his lightning-fast one-liners, Stuart curates a line-up of ‘Friends’ that represents the absolute best of the UK circuit.
Depending on the night, you might catch a rising star on their way to the top or a household name testing out new material. There’s even a dedicated bar right in the comedy room, so you don’t have to miss a minute to get another round in.
Shows typically run for about 90 minutes to 2 hours, including a short interval. You’ll still have plenty of time to catch the last train or head out for a post-show cocktail. But be warned – tickets for Stuart Mitchell & Friends regularly sell out, especially on weekends.
So, don’t be the one standing on Bell Street wishing you were downstairs. Book tickets now, and start planning your weekend in Glasgow down to the last minute.
