On leg three of a three leg trip from home (Napa, CA) to Copenhagen, London, and Stirling, we had…read moredinner at Nicky-Tam's on our first Stirling night. This place ruled. Divey ambiance in the best way possible. Super friendly staff. Many a 20-30-something punk rocker hanging out, hitting the nostalgia vibes for this 50 year old undercover punk rocker. I wanted to exchange Circle Jerks lyrics with them, but I kept it to myself. The food: I had haggis for the first time and it was a revelation. By far the best meal I've had on this trip. If you find yourself in the charming city of Stirling, do yourself a favor and visit Nicky-Tam's.

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

Worth the hike up the street !! Oldest pub in the shire of…read moreSterling. Beer whisky and a great history. The back was a jail, stable, storage an now a group sitting A must visit for history buffs and those in need of apint

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.

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.

We are visiting Scotland from the US. Stopped at this place last night. Great beer and great…read moreservice. Decided to come again tonight and they, again, did not disappoint! Love this place and the service! Robbie, Robin and Caitlin took great care of us!

Cape's just okay. My band played a while back and it just didn't have a great atmosphere, it was…read morelacking in something. More recently, I went for a drink or two with friends and it was dead. I've been when it's been packed and had a decent time but Cape just wouldn't be on the cards for drinks or food because there's so much better just around the corner. It's not particularly bad - just not great in comparison to the many quaint watering holes Stirling has to offer.

Decent food however nothing special. Student bar, dance music, themed nights, good fun, would avoid…read moreif over 30 during term time. Does not deal with group reservations well, bad experience with set Christmas set meals previously.

Great staff and great food. Atmosphere is great with low ceilings, flags and big TVs make it a…read moregreat live sports watching location.

Dropped in on the road to Oban. Great Irish pub atmosphere. Friendly service. All three of us…read morehad the chicken BLT sandwich w/ chips. Good. Would love to return in the evening when the locals are there.

My band supported Three Blind Wolves at the Tolbooth last year and the venue holds itself really…read morewell as Stirling's main music and arts venue. Aside from it being a really great place for a gig, the bar area has a really nice vibe. It's relaxed and friendly and I don't remember it being too expensive. I like that the band have to walk past the crowd to get to the stage and although the main hall seems rather small, it is just the perfect sort of cosey for an intimate gig. It's versatile too. - I went to see the comedian Daniel Sloss and the main hall had been rearranged to suit the night. I felt like I was in a different venue! Tolbooth doesn't match the size of venues to be found in Glasgow or Edinburgh, but it sure does pack a punch.

The Tolbooth is a venue for music in the arts in the heart of Stirling's Old Town…read more I've been frequenting here about as long as I've been alive - when I was a child and a young fiddle player my parents would take me to see people like Alasdair Fraser. I've learned fiddle tunes, songs, creative writing, and discovered that I love free jazz in this building. Highlights of my adult years have included Treacherous Orchestra, Lau, The Weekend jazz/alt music festival (sadly discontinued), Distil Showcase of new compositions, Jenna Reid Band and The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. As long as I live in the central belt I'll be happy to support this trad venue, with its fantastic sound engineers and everything it does for traditional music. It's one of few venues outside the big cities that brings Scotland's best trad musicians to the masses, and continues to host both the beset of up-and-coming artists and established names like Breabach and Dick Gaughan. Nothing but praise for this noble wee venue that punches well above its weight.

My friends and I were drawn to the Curly Coo before it had even opened it's door. - Stirling's…read morenewest whisky bar certainly had an amusing name. 'Have you seen the Currrrly Coo?' 'The new bar's called the Currrrly Coo.' It rolled off our tongues easily and was playful and fun. - I'm a 'Weegie so, naturally, I love to roll my rs! Now, wait a second...Here was me getting all excited about the latest whisky bar in town when I don't even drink the stuff! Alas, they have a great selection of other lovely things. My favourites being gin and that very, very tasty Elderflower Thistly Cross cider. I've been in the Coo a few times now and whilst it is still on the quiet side as a new bar, it seems to be growing in popularity little by little. Mandy, the owner, is an intense but lovely lady who is strict about her rules in turning the pub around from the rowdy, loud reputation it had previously. She certainly knows her stuff about whiskey, with a 'drammy' award for her previous bar in Creiff and plans for whisky tasting nights in the near future. With every visit, there's been a new quirk to her bar. - I love the book collection and the super teeny whisky bottles. Not to mention the painting of the 'Coo' in question in the corner. It would be nice to see some candles, I think that would really fit with the feel of the bar. When we had been booked as a band to play an hour set at the Coo, we were nervous. On our first visit we were the only people in the bar and Mandy told us of the folk music scene she wanted to welcome to the pub. It didn't sit well with the fact that the jukebox played generic pop songs. And that's one of the major factors for me for the pub. With some nice music, the bar changes completely! We put some Dylan on the jukebox and, with a little bit of folk, it certainly feels closer to the folk-whiskey haven Mandy's been dreaming of. Prices are a little on the expensive side but what you're getting really is premium. With 150 varieties of whiskey, a hefty gin collection and the most popular local ciders all in one place, you're spoiled for choice. Whilst at first I was unsure of the Curly Coo, I only hope that things improve because this bar has so much potential. Just be sure to take some money for the jukebox!

The Curly Coo really doesn't look much from the outside. We sought it out because it has a cute…read morename and good reviews, but almost turned away before walking in! The poor building has seen better days and could use a lick of paint or... something. Walking inside felt a little intense. There's a central round bar surrounded with a small-ish seating area on either side. There were only a couple of locals and the bar lady in there when we walked in, so it felt a little like we were disturbing them! But we were given a warm welcome by the proprietor, who was also great for a chat and was generally very friendly. The interior is interestingly decorated. It feels a bit old-man-pub-ish but is somewhat more cheerful than that. There are loads and loads of malt whiskey tubes proudly displayed around the bar, as you soon realise that this place focusses itself on being a 'whiskey bar' more than a general pub. Nevertheless, there are lots of non-whiskey drinks on offer. I was pleased that the go-to rum for a rum and coke was the always excellent Kraken. They also had some very fancy soft-drinks on offer. The Curly Coo is definitely worth poking your head in, especially if you're into whiskey. I wouldn't fancy staying for more than a couple, though.

I've been to the Albert Halls on serveral occasions, most recently playing a private event as a…read moreband in the lesser hall upstairs.The venue itself is extremely versatile and, in the past, I'd attended several wedding fairs for work and left impressed with just how well the building suited the event and how lovely staff were.There's the large, main hall downstairs and the adaquately-sezed lesser hall upstairs. Whilst it's not the sort of place I'd find myself in for a night of music, as it mainly caters to tribute acts, there's occasionally some great acts booked that aren't quie suited to the Tolbooth music venue in town. When we found out we were going to be fed at the private event, we had no idea what to expect but were pleasantly surprised when the in-house Henderson's Bistro served up delicious offerings of Balmoral Chicken for main course. Delightful! Whilst Albert Halls doesn't quite have the personality or quaintness of other venues in town, it's certainly a good size and is extremely versatile. And you can't go wrong if you need a catered event!

I have only been to this venue to see a live music performance and to be honest it's not very well…read moresuited for the job. The sound didn't carry particularly well. There was no proper bar, a folding table with a limited choice of drinks was all that was on offer. There were no drinks allowed in the main hall so you couldn't enjoy a drink while watching the band which was a bit of an inconvenience. However, the venue was quite nice in itself and would maybe be better suited to another type of performance.

Food was tasty and the ambiance is intimate and relaxing. This place is run by a man and his wife…read moreso service was relaxed and slower, but it was worth it. He was so kind and everything was plated beautifully. Wish we were in town longer to try more things. Prices are very reasonable.

We got the Greek salad, chicken taouk, moussaka and a pitcher of sangria. Everything was very tasty…read moreand the presentation attractive. The service was very good and the owner very friendly. (The sangria was a little weak, though, but we would definitely go back.)