Why Time Feels Different at The Buttery
Walk through the doors of The Buttery, and something shifts. It’s subtle at first – a quiet exhale, a sense of slowing down. Outside, the world rushes past in schedules, emails, and endless noise. Inside, the pace changes. The Buttery invites you to leave the clock at the door. Dining here isn’t just about eating. […]
Why We Remember Some Meals for a Lifetime
Food does more than fill us up. The right meal, at the right time, has a way of staying with us forever. We might forget the details of the day, the conversations, even the setting. But that dish? The taste, the feeling, the memory – it lingers. At The Buttery, we’ve seen this happen time […]
Why Scotland’s Seafood is Considered Some of the Best in the World
Scotland is well known for its whisky, dramatic landscapes, and history. But there’s another export that often steals the spotlight for chefs and diners alike: seafood. Our wee country has earned its reputation as one of the best places in the world for fresh fish and shellfish, and we couldn’t be more here for it. […]
Corporate Dining That Doesn’t Feel Corporate
Host your next business meal in one of Glasgow’s most iconic dining spaces If you’ve ever booked a “corporate dining” experience and felt like you’d stepped into a beige box with white tablecloths, you’re not alone. So often, business dining feels transactional – a tick-box exercise rather than something to actually enjoy. At The Buttery, […]
Table for One? Dining Solo in Glasgow
Travelling for work? Fancy a quiet dinner on your own? Looking for a peaceful spot where you can enjoy great food without needing company? The Buttery is one of the best places for solo dining in Glasgow. Tucked just outside the city centre, The Buttery offers something you don’t always find in restaurants – a […]
Why we Serve our Soup the Way we Do
If you’ve ever ordered soup at The Buttery, you’ll have noticed we don’t serve it like most places. It doesn’t arrive already in the bowl. Instead, your server brings it to the table in a small metal pot and pours it out in front of you. It’s a little unexpected.A bit old-school.And very much intentional. […]
The Best Private Dining Rooms in Glasgow
Looking for a private dining room in Glasgow that offers more than most? At The Buttery, we do things a little differently. One of Glasgow’s best-loved restaurants for over a century, we’ve built a reputation on warm service, timeless Scottish cooking, and a setting that makes people feel instantly welcome. But, tucked away from the […]
What Makes Cullen Skink Special? A Closer Look at a Scottish Classic
Walk into The Buttery and there’s one thing you’ll always find on the menu: Cullen Skink. It’s not just a starter. It’s a statement. A reminder of where Scottish food comes from—and how powerful simplicity can be when it’s done right. So why has this smoky, creamy bowl of comfort stood the test of time? […]
The Importance of Menu Seasonality
Seasonal food, it simply makes for a much better dining experience… At The Buttery, the menu doesn’t just reflect culinary trends – it reflects the seasons. Changing with the time of year isn’t about novelty. It’s about serving dishes when the ingredients are at their best. Fresher, more flavourful, and locally sourced. Seasonal food offers […]
Stephen Lamb: Everyone’s Favourite Barman
The award-winning bartender Stephen Lamb is a name that’s becoming hard to miss on Glasgow’s hospitality scene. As a bartender at The Buttery, he’s spent over six years perfecting his craft. But it’s his recent venture into social media videos that’s put him in the spotlight, with his Cocktail Classics series racking up millions of […]