Bothy Glasgow is a scottish restaurant in West End, Glasgow. Rated 4.6 stars from 1752 Google reviews. Known for sunday roast that clears plates and service that remembers your name. Best for sunday roast and private dining. Ranked #5 of 6 in West End. Price range: €€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Bothy Glasgow
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers come back because the food's consistent, the service actually cares, and it doesn't pretend to be something it isn't—just good Scottish cooking in a room that feels lived-in.
You want proper Scottish food, Sunday roast, or a private room that doesn't feel corporate—book ahead, especially for weekends and lunch.
About Bothy Glasgow
Bothy Glasgow is a Scottish restaurant tucked down Ruthven Lane in the west end, built around traditional Scottish food and a room that feels like it's been there for decades. The space has quirky old features, a fireplace, and enough character that people bring overseas guests specifically to show them what Scottish dining looks like. The menu runs from Cullen Skink and haggis through to Sunday roasts with sirloin and pork loin, plus house sides like mac and cheese that reviewers mention by name. Service is consistent—staff work in kilts, remember your name, and the team (particularly Vasu and Steph, who appear across multiple reviews) move through the room with genuine friendliness rather than theatre. They've got a private dining room called The Scullery that holds 40, a strong cocktail and wine list, and they'll do a two-course lunch for £29. The place fills up fast at weekends and for Sunday lunch, which tells you what locals already know.
What Stands Out
Sunday roast that clears plates
One reviewer brought French guests who arrived miserable after Murrayfield, then left with 'each plate totally clear' after the Sunday Roast menu—sirloin, pork loin, terrines, chocolate mousse. Another called the roast 'perfect.'
Service that remembers your name
Vasu appears in five separate reviews as someone who delivers 'warm welcome,' 'exceptional' service, 'wit and banter,' and makes sure 'everything is to our satisfaction.' Steph managed a 40th birthday private event and reviewers called her 'a star.'
Value at lunch, especially two-course deal
Reviewers specifically mention '£29 for two courses' as 'great value for money.' The lunch menu is described as offering 'good choice' and 'great quality' at that price point.
What Customers Say
We often like to bring overseas guests - on this occasion, French - to savour Sunday lunch at Bothy.
Bothy is a reliable advertisement for tasteful Scottish cuisine and comfortable service.
The also offer a great value for money lunch deal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bothy Glasgow
Roasted sirloin or pork loin with generous terrines, parfaits, and chocolate mousse or crumble. Reviewers specifically mention leaving plates totally clear. Book ahead—it's popular enough that one reviewer brings overseas guests specifically for this.
Two courses for £29. Reviewers cite this as 'great value for money' and the menu includes dishes like house side salad, mac and cheese, and roasted meats from the main menu.
Yes. Reservations are required or recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner. No online booking available—you'll need to call or visit the website. Arrive early or book ahead on weekends.
The Scullery holds 40 and reviewers call it 'absolutely stunning' with 'quirky old features.' You get a private waitress, can play your own music via Bluetooth, and can book it for 6 hours. Food is pre-ordered and paid in advance.
Cullen Skink, haggis, and Scottish tablet are mentioned in reviews as dishes that 'went down tremendously well' with first-time visitors. The mac and cheese is specifically praised as 'flavourful.'
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