Glasgow has been named the "ultimate" UK city for food and drink in a new list based on TikTok views.

Scotland's biggest city beat out places like Manchester and Birmingham to claim the top spot.

The research looked at each city's top videos around popular search terms like 'restaurants in X' and 'food in X'.

Glasgow named UK's 'ultimate' foodie city on TikTok

Glasgow Times: Glasgow beat out cities like Manchester to be named the UK's top foodie spot (Getty)Glasgow beat out cities like Manchester to be named the UK's top foodie spot (Getty) (Image: Getty)

The research, which was carried out by HelloFresh, said that Glasgow had "come a long way in the last few years" and that it now boasts hundreds of restaurants, independent cafes and a well-respected gluten-free and vegan scene.

Manchester, which came in second, was also praised for its "plethora of gastronomical delights" with Newcastle also being highlighted for how accessible its great restaurants are.

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Here is the full list of food and drink hotspots.

1. Glasgow

199,400,000

2. Manchester

189,200,000

3. Birmingham

136,700,000

4. Edinburgh

61,100,000

5. Liverpool

42,300,000

6. Belfast

40,100,000

7. Leeds

22,127,800

8. Newcastle

8,300,000

9. Nottingham

6,915,900

10. Cardiff

3,800,000

Glasgow Times: The findings were made using TikTok video views (Canva)The findings were made using TikTok video views (Canva) (Image: Canva)

HelloFresh reveals 'hidden gem' food spots in the UK

HelloFresh also revealed the UK's top "hidden gem" food and drink spots with Aberdeen's The Silver Darling making the top 7.

Here is the full list along with each eatery's rating on Google Reviews:

Swansea

The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen

Rating: 4.4 out of 1,200 reviews

Bristol

Botanist Bristol

Rating: 4.5 out of 1,500 reviews

Southampton

Shanghai 1814 Restaurant

Rating: 4.5 out of 1,400 reviews

Derry/Londonderry 

Fitzroy's

Rating: 4.5 out of 1,500 reviews

Aberdeen

The Silver Darling

Rating: 4.6 out of 1,000 reviews

Sheffield

Cubana Tapas Bar

Rating: 4.5 out of 1,400 reviews

Norwich

Rooftop Gardens

Rating: 4.3 out of 1,600 reviews

HelloFresh’s Senior Recipe Development Manager, Mimi Morley, said it was "delightful" that so many could now experience the "finesse of a Michelin-starred restaurant or the magic of an up-and-coming" eatery right on their doorsteps.