Wonderfully quaint and unpretentious old haunt dating back to the 18th century. Friendly to locals…read moreand tourists alike, it's small but comfortable. Not too many erudite beers on tap, but you can get your hands on a couple of rotational cask ales that are nice. Prices are good, and you may be lulled to stay awhile. There's a small but charming performance space in the back where they have spoken word, music, etc.

Hahahahaha. I'm really not sure how to review this pub but I will give it a shot. We visited here…read moreon a Friday afternoon while in Stirling as my Aussie friend requested an "old man pub with a fire". Stirling's resident Yelp expert, Nicola C recommended here with the disclaimer of "I don't know what it's like during the day though." So, my friend and I pitched up to be greeted by two regulars at the door who told us the pub was closed. "Awwww, really?" I said. "Naw hen!" followed by much guffawing on their behalf. In we stumbled, both having a laugh at the two oldies. The bar was empty apart from one other old gent which seems reasonable for 4.30pm on a Friday. We got a couple of drinks (Thistly Cross bottles for £3.50 each which is what I pay for them in the supermarket!) and sat by the fire (which thankfully someone came and stoked the hell out of so it was absolutely roaring, and scorching hot). The bar had a nice relaxed vibe. By the time we were leaving one of the regulars was well steaming and came over to talk to the Australian lassies and generally give us a bit of a ribbing. He got us to sign the visitors book and was generally pretty funny - I even got a kiss as I was leaving. Lucky me. So, would I recommend going here? Yes, I definitely would, even just for the laughs you'll have. The fire was warm, the seats were comfy and they had a nice selection of crisps/chips for snacking on. Thanks for the recommendation Nicola!

We popped into The Village Inn for a quick drink and ended up wishing we were staying for dinner…read more The food menu looked fantastic, with plenty of hearty pub classics and some nice surprises. It's clearly a local favorite, with a warm, welcoming vibe and friendly staff who make you feel right at home. They had a good selection of ciders and wines, which were all very reasonably priced. This is a relaxed, down-to-earth place that's everything a little village pub should be. Highly recommended.

Found this gem on our way to Glasgow from Dunnottar. Great service and great food. Small dining…read morearea and quaint decor that highlights the antiquity and charm of this old building and historic town. Make reservations of possible as this place is very popular with the locals and everyone that came in knew the wait staff and walked straight to their tables as if this is a weekly tradition. We got lucky someone graciously offered their table and eat in the small lounge area to enjoy their drinks. Food was amazing. I ordered chicken curry and was not disappointed. Great quality for a small unassuming restaurant in the Scottish countryside. Those I was with started more traditional and ordered pies, they all commented that the good was great. Highly recommend of you can make this a planned stop between major cities/attractions as you cruise through the countryside.

Rustic, local vibe with a nice bartender/server, yummy Cullen skink and Otherworld's Judgemental…read morebeer.

Don't bother. We waited a half hour and no service, zero. Went up to the bar to order and was told…read morethey could take our order in 2 minutes, waited 10 more minutes and still they talked to each other but not me and still didn't take my order. I walked out and told them they lost our business. They didn't care

Interesting monument- built to honor a man and history- has a shuttle to top but is walkable on a…read morefoot path- great views from the top-

A perfect way to spend the last evening of our Scotland trip! Hanging with the locals - I think we…read morewere the only tourist there that night :-). The pub is older than the Wallace monument... Over 150 years old... And the owner started working there as an 18 year old and I went to the place!

This is a cool place. You use an app to order or waitress will come around. Food here is decent. I…read morewouldn't call it great. The app does make it easy but anything you order from a waitress just know you can only pay at the bar. If you're catching the train keep this in mind when paying. Staff here is very friendly. It's a great stop if you're in town and want a cold pint or some whiskey.

It's been a few years since we've been in Stirling, but I still crave that cheese toastie. It's the…read moresimple things!

The Old Bridge Inn is a super-friendly gastropub in Bridge of Allan. When we walked in the door…read morewith Luna (our golden retriever) we were immediately warmly welcomed by the chef and invited to take a seat where Luna would be comfortable. We then got some tasters of their beers (three real ales and some craft beer too) and settled down to peruse the short but sweet menu in the very welcoming interior. The waitress was very nice too and both staff members were very dog friendly, with Luna enjoying some doggy treats courtesy of the house too. We chose our meals (a main sided portion of mussels and fish and chips with crushed peas) and enjoyed our beers. The food did take a while to come out but we were treated to a lovely crustini each free of charge whilst waiting. When our food came it was really good. A very large and fresh fish with lovely peas, and the mussels were excellent too. If definitely come back here and suggest you visit too.

Five star updates are the best kind, it's true. The Old Bridge is worthy of that awesome four to…read morefive star transition for several reasons: - The best, most juicy burger on my birthday. - Returning with friends and it being every bit as good. - The consistently warmest of warm welcomes. - The ever impressive specials board. But what makes the Old Bridge Inn really special is their chalkboard list of suppliers on the wall; all local. That makes the Old Bridge Inn just the sort of local business that I want to support! This is now my go-to restaurant, and deservedly so.

This place is a down to earth pub that does food in the tourist season. If you are visiting the…read moreTrosachs and exploring Scotland it is well worth stopping off and enjoying the history of the place. Having spent lots of my summer holidays as a child in the area I know you will love the scenery and the ruggedness of the landscape. The Kings House is a resting place for hikers, campers, freshwater fishing enthusiasts and everyone who just needs a welcome and a smile.

We were looking for local breweries and found Allanwater. We arrived at noon mid-week and were…read moreseated 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!

As the designated driver, it's going to be hard for me to enjoy a brewery enough to give it 5…read morestars, 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!).

Great wee place to rest up up after walking around Dunblane. Nice wood burning fire at the front,…read morewhich really sets the atmosphere. For the better weather there are lots of outdoor seats. The menu has a lot of standards, and the tastiest thing we had (in my opinion) was the soup. Tasted very homemade and had lots of flavor. I didn't love the fish finger sandwich, but I know the mac'n'cheese was a big hit, alongside the onion rings. Lovely staff too.

Had the soup of the day which was potato, leek and truffle and it was divine. Trues some of my…read morepartners... whatever meat it was, and it was incredible as well. The food is awesome, the vibe is cosy as hell and the staff is super friendly. If this was close to me back home I would be a regular. RIVERSIDE MOTHERF****R

The clue is in the title! Tucked away on a small cobbled street near the historic Abbey, this pub…read moreis full of atmosphere and a fun place to take visitors. It is indeed wee (small) and by creepy, we mean dungeon decor with skeleton, chains and what not. Good range of drinks. Ideal for small groups and big chats.