From the coolest clothes stores and top DJ bars to the best place to grab a perfect sarnie, we point the way to a top 48-hour stay…

Fuel up at the cycle couriers' favourite caff, Where the Monkey Sleeps, with one of their towering, tasty bagels and power-fuelled fresh coffees then head into the city centre and mosey around some of Glasgow's stellar clothing stores.

Just open, Goodlife stocks men’s lifestyle and streetwear from top labels including Marc Jacobs, Lucky You and Twelve Bar.

Cruise will satisfy the design savants among you, with its sharp mainline labels like Prada and Gucci, while sister store Cruise Jeans is an emporium of niche casual brands like Evisu and Fake London.  USC and Urban Outfitters are also well worth the look, while Slater Menswear can help out with formal wear.

Glasgow and football go hand in hand – so whether you are a ‘Gers fan, or wear the Hoops, respective Rangers and Celtic shops will kit you out in your favourite colours. 

If your allegiances sit elsewhere, head to Glasgow institution, Greaves Sports for the latest replica kits and a whole host of other brand named sports equipment and services including video gait analysis or even make an appointment with the instore physiothrapy and podiatry clinics

For extreme sports enthusiasts, the Tiso Outdoor Experience is where you can browse, buy, eat, climb and learn…all in one atmospheric setting.

For a totally unique experience, check out Rabii Denim at hip boutique Che Camille in the Argyll Arcade.  Pick out the denim, point out where you want the pockets, pick the thread colour and even the rivets and Rabii will produce a pair of jeans that will fit you, your personality and your style, to a tee.

If you love Franz Ferdinand, The Fratellis, Teenage Fanclub and Primal Scream, you'll love Glasgow's "up-there" music scene. 

Vinyl junkies can flick through 12-inch classics at Avalanche Records or Monorail - nestled at the back of Mono.  This unique record shop also doubles up as a vegan restaurant, bar and gig venue and is right at the heart of Glasgow’s art and music scene. 

Optimise your new-found sounds via a trip to Bang & Olufsen, and peruse some of the finest, loudest, and sleekest earphones and speaker systems on the planet.

Fancy working on your swing, but don't want to leave the city centre?  The Golf Lounge is Scotland's first indoor golf simulator complex based in the heart of Glasgow.

You can play over 50 of the world's top courses, on any of the six state of the art full swing golf simulators.

For a 2-4-1 pizza deal you can't afford to pass up, the Republic Bierhalle is a subterranean gem – it also boasts a variety of 60 beers from around the globe. 

Then head to The Arches, one of Glasgow's best-known cafe-club-bar venues, which always has a packed itinerary of pop, theatre and club nights.

A trip to King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is a must for gig-goers, and will throw up some of the top names on the current circuit.

The Universal is a hidden gem just off Sauchiehall Street: it's a pub downstairs, and a club – with slouchy leather couches and the occasional live band – upstairs.

You can't leave Glasgow without hitting the city-centre based Sub Club, where you're guaranteed to get lost in the best creative sounds, from "laptop troubadours and the latest intake of the Glasgow School of Guitar Bands". 

Or try TheWinchester Club at the Woodside Social Club , one of the city's favourite indie clubs, and show off all your favourite moves at one of its legendary Northern Soul nights.

Day 2

Head to The Social in Royal Exchange Square to sample their weekend brunch menu.  Ease into the morning-after-the-night-before with a full Scottish breakfast.   

Or, if it’s just a pick-me-up coffee and croissant you’re after, Tinderbox on Ingram Street will do nicely.

You'll be raring to go, so why not try out an exhilarating Seaforce Powerboat ride along the River Clyde. 

Alternatively, put your climbing abilities to the test at The Glasgow Climbing Centre in Glasgow’s south side. 

While over on the southside, make sure to stop by Moon Guitars, a world-famous guitar workshop, to channel your inner Alex Kapranos or learn to love your guitar like only Prince could before you.

Culture vultures can hit up in the West End at arts venue Òran Mor, and enjoy one of their "A Play, A Pie and A Pint "series, feeding the soul as well as filling up on top nosh.  If the sun's out, head for one of Glasgow’s best beer gardens, at stylish bourbon bar Chinaski's.

For a dose of culture, why not check out the ‘boy’s toys’ on display at the Museum of Transport. 

Not only can you get up close to Jackie Stewart’s Formula 1 racing car which won him the 1970 Grand Prix, the museum also houses the world's leading collection of Scottish-built cars, including such makes as Argyll, Arrol Johnson and Albion.

Hungry boys should stop by The Lansdowne Bar and Kitchen – where stylish pub food is served in handsome portions.

For the perfect dram, nip over to The Ben Nevis on Argyle Street or Uisge Beatha on Woodlands Road and sample some of Scotland’s finest whiskies, as well as some of Glasgow's best bar experiences.

Glasgow’s comedy venues have an iconoclastic reputation and The Stand is undoubtedly one of the best in the country.  For a hilarious night out, head to this west end venue where established stand-ups perform alongside the best of Glasgow’s local talent.

Or, if lady luck is shining on you, why not head to the Gala Riverboat Casino for a decadent flutter on the roulette tables.

The jukebox at Nice 'n' Sleazy is primed with an eclectic selection of tunes, while downstairs you can check out indie and punk rock in its raw, live state. 

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NOTE: Please contact the venues direct to confirm opening times.