Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery has been a Glasgow institution for 150 years, and is today a fabulous place to come together with hire-ready spaces for small and medium-sized groups. The restaurant was originally established in 1870 (it is thought to be the city’s oldest), and has long been known for its old-school atmosphere and Scottish character. In 2007, it became Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, retaining the traditions and historic interiors that have made the restaurant such a distinctive part of Glasgow’s dining scene.
There are two private spaces to choose from: The Snug accommodates up to eight guests in an intimate room dressed with Timorous Beasties textiles, available for lunch or dinner. For larger gatherings, The Belles downstairs hosts up to 35 and can be adapted for celebrations, corporate events, anniversaries or wine tastings.
The kitchen celebrates seasonal Scottish produce, combining classic flavours with carefully considered contemporary touches. Group dining is encouraged, and the team have created a set menu for both lunch and dinner with a few options across each course to satisfy all. For lunch, starters include poached and smoked salmon tian with red pepper, capers and dill dressing, pressed lamb shoulder with confit garlic mash and dukkah, or whipped feta with roast fennel, radish and pomegranate. Mains feature Scottish touches with roast chicken supreme stuffed with MacSween’s haggis served with potato fondant, mustard cream and whisky jus, as well as Gressingham duck accompanied by Stornoway black pudding.
Dinner has the same seasonal hallmarks with plates like wild Highland venison with mustard seed crumb, maple and parsnip purée, Stornoway black pudding terrine and a port and blackberry reduction. Sea bream with king prawns and Thai green sauce, plus vegetarian haggis with honey-roast carrots and Arran mustard cream, offer alternatives. Desserts across both menus include orange and cardamom panna cotta, sticky ginger loaf with lemongrass ice cream, homemade ice creams and I.J. Mellis cheeses with Arran oatcakes.