The Ivy Buchanan Street restaurant to open its doors later this month

A busy schedule is expected for the brand new Buchanan Street restaurant famed for its sophisticated yet relaxed experience.

The Ivy boasts two onyx bars and a private dining room which seats 24 guests.

READ MORE: New global buffet restaurant opens in Glasgow city centre

The Paris-inspired outdoor seating area can be enjoyed all summer while DJs and musicians providing weekend entertainment.

Food on the wide-ranged menu includes everything from breakfast, lunch, light snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails, weekend brunch and dinner.

The mannequins on display

In celebration of the opening and The Ivy’s second Scottish restaurant, beautiful mannequins adorned in striking floral attire arrived on Glasgow’s fashionable Buchanan Street today, also known as Style Mile. 

Offering visitors and passers-by the perfect photo opportunity outside the soon-to-be-opened eatery, the floral installations and Ivy letters are popping up in the city centre for one day only. 

READ MORE: Glasgow's city centre set for new Mitchell Street restaurant

Meanwhile, the Ivy Bus, fully adorned in green ivy, also arrived in Glasgow this morning to help spread the news.

Continuing its travels across the city and the surrounding area until Sunday July 14, the Ivy Bus will be visiting hotspots such as Royal Exchange Square, Queen’s Park and TRSMT at Glasgow Green.

Baton Berisha, Managing Director at The Ivy Collection said: “We’re delighted to be opening in Glasgow city centre on Monday July 29.

The restaurant will open on July 29  

"Overseen by General Manager Kevin Lightbody, the team look forward to welcoming our regular guests and new neighbours, as well as becoming part of the local community.”

An Instagram challenge has been set to find the most striking photo alongside the mannequins on Style Mile.

You can tag @theivyglasgow with the hashtag SomethingIsGrowing to be in with a chance to win dinner for four at the new brasserie.