Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery

Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery offers couples the chance to get married somewhere with genuine Glasgow history rather than in a purpose-built wedding venue. Established in 1870 and thought to be the city’s oldest restaurant, The Buttery is a local institution reimagined in 2007 as Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, while retaining the old-school character that has made it so distinctive.

Couples can choose to hold their full wedding day here or simply use the venue for the reception, with bespoke drinks and dining packages created for each celebration. Ceremonies can take place either in the iconic upstairs dining room or downstairs in The Belles, both offering an intimate backdrop filled with period atmosphere.

The interiors are a major part of what draws both regulars and out-of-towners to this fascinating spot. Timorous Beasties wallpaper sits alongside original fixtures and fittings dating back centuries, while Scottish-inspired decorative details and the team’s traditional attire reinforce the sense that this is somewhere rooted in the city’s hospitality history. The result feels warm, characterful and wonderfully removed from the more generic wedding spaces couples often encounter.

Food is treated with the same seriousness as it would be during a normal restaurant service. Head Chef Craig Brown and his team look after everything from canapés through to starters, mains and desserts, using seasonal Scottish ingredients throughout. That makes The Buttery particularly appealing for couples who care as much about what is on the plate as what is in the room. There is also a strong sense of continuity in the service. Rather than relying on an unfamiliar event team, weddings are looked after by the same staff who run the restaurant day to day, with a specialist team guiding couples from the beginning to make sure the celebration runs smoothly.