We were looking for local breweries and found Allanwater. We arrived at noon mid-week and were seated immediately. We were offered tasters of each brew and settled on two we liked. Very good, very unique. The young gentleman serving us was very informative about each beer and how they were made. He even recommended a great local place for lunch. Recommended for sure! read more

As the designated driver, it's going to be hard for me to enjoy a brewery enough to give it 5 stars, so 4 it is (for now!). I've also just discovered it's now called the Allanwater Brewhouse! A group of us visited here on Saturday night. I'd never been to Bridge of Allan but was pleasantly surprised at what a nice area it seemed to be. The brewery is off the main road and it can be a little confusing where to go but thankfully we stumbled through the right door (look for people milling around in the beer garden, and then go in there!). Inside it's a pretty interesting space to sit in - high ceiling, lots of beers adorning the walls as well as beer paraphernalia and a cosy, well worn vibe. For a better description of what it's like read Jenni G's review! We ended up sitting right by the fire (which, although it wasn't on was still warm) on beer kegs with cushions which was a really cosy spot. For a Saturday night it was busy but not heaving so it was good to be able to get a seat and have a chat without it being too noisy or cramped. I didn't go up the bar myself so can't comment on the staff or prices, but they seemed to have an interesting selection of beers (mango) and I enjoyed my oj & lemonade (haha!). read more

Allanwater Brewhouse - Wall of beer! - Breweries Near Me - Stirling, STG

This is a truly hidden gem in the lovely town of Bridge of Allan. The brewer is a real beer fanatic and creates many weird and wonderful types of beers, all of which you can sample with one of their (free I think!) brewery tours. Then you can enjoy a few pints of the beers brewed in house too. The place is really cool inside with brewing paraphenalia from down the years all over the walls. You really feel that you are in a place dedicated to the craft of brewing. read more

I visited this cute little pub for the first time this week for the "Beer, Cider and Sausage Festival". It was such a good night. They have a large selection of beer, many brewed on the premises by some of the staff. There was a beer to suit everyone: light; dark; fruit; ales etc. The bramble beer was particularly good. The staff were happy to let you try all of the beers before making your choice. They knew a lot about the beers available and were able to make recommendations. There is a nice atmosphere inside the pub. It's a bit dark but in a cosy and old-fashioned pub-like way. There are even old barrels being used as seats. The walls are covered in beer bottles and other memorabilia. I found only two flaws with this place. Firstly, the ladies bathroom was not quite as clean as I would like it to be and the table we stood at outside with our first beer was pretty grubby and really should have been wiped down as it was a lovely sunny day and pleasant to be outside otherwise. read more

I LOVED this wee place. It's a wee hidden gem in Bridge of Allan and not the easiest of places to find but worth leaving the main street for an adventure of an evening! This place is right up my street - very old school, with old beer barrels for bar stools, tartan head to toe and shelves covered in literally hundreds of old bottles of ale - a very interesting place aesthetically. It's lovely and cozy and has a distinctly bothy-esque feel to it: very Scottish without being cheesy or over the top! (Och aye!) It is slightly (and I mean very slightly) more expensive than your average pint, but the quality and variety of ale on offer is really superb. Also, what I found unique and ingenious is the fact that they let you sample the ale before you commit to buying something (I ended up trying a few!) This is a fantastic idea, as often when I've visited speciality places like this before I've gone with whatever sounds most weird and wonderful (ooh! Chili Beer!) to discover that its usually weird and not-so-wonderful. I sampled the mango and the Czech varieties and both were delightful! The staff were warm and friendly and very chatty which is always a pleasant bonus - very knowledgable about the products on offer and willing to give you some advice about which of the many options to choose. (As someone who is pretty content with a good German beer, I found this pretty indispensable!) There was a real happy atmosphere - locals mixing with visitors and regular punters giving the staff some banter. Definitely worth a visit if you're around the Stirling area. read more

This is a charming wee brewery/pub at the back of the Adamo hotel just off Henderson Street in the centre of Bridge of Allan. Once you enter the bland looking entrance you enter a cavernous bar with lots of dark corners and some insane beers on tap that kind of match the insane (in a nice way) owner who is always happy to take suggestions for weird and wonderful new brews. It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere helped by the log burning stove and memento's round the bar. There's the smell of newly brewed beer (it's in big vats just around the corner). Don't miss a pint of "Czech pot" on your trip here - it's definitely worth it! read more

I'm really not prepared for the alcohol percentage of any of the beers and ales they offer! I'm a lightweight at the best of times but drinking at Bridge Of Allan Brewery is really not good for me at all! Regardless of my shoddy drinking performance and the fact that I'm not much of a beer/ale drinker, I'm happy to come along with friends and soak up the great atmosphere. The staff are friendly and really know their stuff. It's all brewed by the guys and the huge kegs are there before your very eyes. They have an impressive display of beer bottles from all over the world and it has a very homely feel. You can try as many as you want before you make your choice which is great. (I think I've gotten ever so slightly drunk on samples alone...) They host a monthly music night too which I've heard is worth a visit! I recommend for the atmosphere and sincerely warm welcome alone! read more

Tucked down a side street and behind a hotel, I wouldn't have stumbled upon this hidden gem if it hadn't been for a friend's recommendation. This pub is full of character and has a cosy feel. There's a good selection of interesting craft beers and ciders on tap, made by the TinPot Brewery on site, and served up by enthusiastic staff only too happy to pour some samples for you if you're not sure what to choose. Between three of us we tried the strawberry cider, mango Pot and IPA and delicious they were. read more

Amazing brewery. Great selection of all cask ales with some liquor on hand as well. Snacks available also for purchase also. Had the sampler to get a grasp on which beer we wanted a full pint of. Ended up with the 80 and a fresh hop ale they had seasonal available. Great music as well. read more

Went here again with a friend and it's still an excellent pub. I had a cider. It was their own brewed 7 percent one and it was very very nice. There was a pale ale on offer that was much enjoyed by my friend. Very reasonably priced too, ESP for craft microbrewed booze. Truly excellent pub. read more

This is a great place to hang out and relax! I always have a good time when I'm here. The music is never too loud, so it's great to chat with friends over a delicious pint. The staff are always very helpful and friendly; they definitely know their stuff. When live music is on it's always a great atmosphere. This is definitely one of my favourite places in Bridge of Allan. The selection of beers and ciders never disappoints. read more

This is a great little Brewery. I went to Stirling with my wife and in-laws to visit the castle and monument. The Brewery is a great place to stop for a delicious pint and some great history. The staff are very nice and happy to take you on a tour. They're knowledgeable and can answer all the beer related questions you can think of. It's a must visit for me anytime I'm in Stirling from now on. read more