LOVED this place. Such a quaint little spot in Stirling. We stopped in for lunch- our server was…read moreso helpful and kind and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the red pepper tomato soup and the fish and chips.

Ate lunch here with kids; we all enjoyed our meal and service was excellent. Only complaint...they…read morewere out of my first choice whisky but I was still able to tolerate my kids for the rest of the afternoon in Sterling...

Nice pub with a killer location by the city walls. Has a tad of a generic sports bar vibe when you…read morewalk in but it's really quite friendly and unpretentious. Filled with tourists and families. On the day I was here they were playing a big Celtic-Aberdeen match and the atmosphere was bonkers. There are a few good beers available and the food is reasonable: pub fare. I got myself a fish and chips, which filled me up nicely. Not a ton of great choices in central Stirling (at least according to Yelp), but this one passes muster.

A smart little gastro-pub in a nice building!…read more I was told by one of my friends that this place used to be a somewhat disreputable nightclub with very sticky floors. But no trace of that remains and The City Walls has been very well renovated indeed. When I first walked in, I thought it looked rather fancy! But then I spotted the football on the TV screens and the very slightly Wetherspoons-ish bar area and I realised that it's not quite as posh as the entry-way would indicate. It's actually very large and spacious inside, with lots and lots of seating. The decor is warm, muted, comfortable and done to quite a high standard. There isn't a huge amount of character or atmosphere, but you can't have everything. We had a couple of drinks, which were very nice indeed, and ordered lunch from some grubby, sticky menus. The waiter took our order from the table, instead of us needing to go to the bar to order, which is a nice touch for a pub. The food was really tasty! Myself and my party all seemed to find it really good, decent quality and portion sizes. For the price, which was very reasonable, I don't think you could fault it much.

A glass of wine cost more than a bottle. Prices seemed high for the area. Cozy pub ambiance.read more

Very nice place to have a cocktail after walking the Royal Mile…read more The bar is very quaint. The bartender was friendly and recommended some good cocktails.

Bridge of Allan is a strange place as I've never seen so many cafe's and tea rooms in such a small…read morevillage, I was meeting up with a friend and being over an hour early I went here to try them out. Still a pretty new looking place that's bright, modern and very clean, with the weather being cold and raining outside I needed a hot drink to warm me up. I sat near the back area of the cafe where I could see a log burner on display, not sure if this was an ornament but could have done with being lit. I chose the large latte with a slice of the fruit loaf, service was quick but the young server placed my order at the opposite end of the table than in front of me, with the knife being placed blade towards me, I've been in the hospitality trade for over 25 years and this is the first time that I've seen this. In the time I was there that was a whole twenty minutes I was asked for my order twice even though I already placed it at the bar, the confusion was that the servers where not assigned a particular section and clearly didn't know what they where doing. The table of two next to me had the same problem. The atmosphere was 4/5 Food & drinks 4/5 Service was a disappointing 0/5

Went in for breakfast on a cold, rainy November morning. The first thing that struck me was how…read morecosy the place was - there's a wood fired stove at the front and another through the back and they were blazing away making the place lovely and toasty. The space is nice - there's lots of room and although it got a lot busier quite quickly after we went in, there was nobody sitting really close to us and it didn't feel crowded. As an aside, I don't often comment on the toilets but I was actually really impressed with the toilets here, they were lovely and I liked the little notice board in the ladies' with local notices on it. The breakfast menu has a great selection, with everything from a full breakfast to pancakes to French toast to eggs benedict to simpler options. And it's really reasonable - french toast with bacon and maple syrup would only set you back £4.50, the full breakfast is under £8. I went for the eggs benedict with crispy bacon, Him Indoors went for the full breakfast. Both were good - not knockout fantastic (one day I'm going to write a book about my hunt for the best eggs benedict in Scotland), but really good and, considering the prices, seriously good value for money. We sat and had a second round of coffees afterwards (the coffee was lovely) and with breakfast and two drinks each for three people it came to around £35. The staff were super friendly, really chatty and the whole atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I'd like to go back to try their evening food as well to see how that compares, but I would definitely recommend it for a good breakfast at a great price.

Having the possibility of many highly reviewed restaurants in Perth (on Google and TripAdvisor)…read moremeant that we were spilt for choice. We eventually settled on the Venue because of their beautiful looking food and their array of gins. And we were not disappointed. I really can't rate this place highly enough. The staff immediately made us feel extremely welcome and completely attended to. They were knowledgeable, friendly and hilarious. A great discussion and recommendation of the menu meant that I had the scallops to start and the belly pork as a main. Everything cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. Not only that but my sweet, tender belly pork didn't need a knife as it just fell apart, and was huge! The place itself is made up of several little areas and they had a community dining set up where you share a giant table with other guests. I'm personally not normally a fan of this because I like my own space... But it worked well here as it added to the cost ambience. I could write a separate review on the range of gins and whiskey... But I'll just say, it's absolutely massive. We also tried some cocktails which again were wonderful. After eating our fill (and then finding room for pudding and some complimentary treats) we spent £65 on 3 courses each a one a few drinks. I have paid much much more before for a lot less. One of the highlights of our entire trip to Scotland was visiting The Venue, in Perth.

Nice little pub. They were out of fish and the meat pie but I found something that worked.read more

Good beer, Australian themed. Special thanks to Archie, he gave great tips for us things to do…read more Cheers Archie!

A group of friends of mine get together once a month and this is the venue of their choosing as you…read morecan reserve the big room upstairs. I'm not a fan. Being able to reserve the room is about the only thing I like about this place...oh and street parking. It is a completely over the top "Aussie" themed bar. Themed as in it has all the terribly tacky, tourist ideas of Australia. The toilets are named Blokes and Sheilas, there is swamp/beach style decor, and not a single aussie accent on the staff, which I'm actually quite pleased they weren't required to imitate an Australian accent. It's fairly priced, and the food, although I didn't get any this time, is...adequate. The upstairs room has it's own bar, but they have never had it staffed when we've been. It gets quite busy and loud in the main bar area, and is honestly somewhere I'd rather avoid.

A great venue for a night out. The downstairs area is spacious and drinks are good (and well…read morepriced). The upstairs has a small dancing area and decent music, going on a Saturday night the place got quite busy around 11pm, and that's about all I can remember.

I happened to have a glimpse of The Corn Exchange last night on a mini pub crawl around Stirling's…read moreminuscule nightlife scene. It looked dead. I've been in before and it does tend to attract a decent crowd upstairs but when it does, it turns into more of a club atmosphere. It's all a bit generic from what I can remember. Give me a log fire or an extensive cocktail list and I'm sold, this just doesn't do it for me!

Wonderful experience, well crafted cocktails and knowledgeable staff. This is a wonderful place to…read morego and learn about gin, experience new gins, or simply hang out with friends. The interior is up to date, but still has some older touches in it. There are even a few odd bits around if you are paying attention.... no need to ruin the surprise, go see for yourself. Gin71 is named for their 71 gins that they keep behind the bars. The menu is easy to read, well thought out, and not at all overwhelming. For those not interested in straight gin, there are many cocktail options that are very unique and well balanced. The only food to be had is the bottomless bowl of popcorn but it's a nice snack for enjoy with your drink and clear palates between sips. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking this place out if you are a gin aficionado or just getting into this wonderfully diverse and complex spirit.

If you're looking for gin and you're in Glasgow this is the spot to be. Gin71 is a dedicated gin…read morebar with tapas, ~ 200 types of gin, and fantastic ambiance in a convenient location. These guys and gals know how to make a gin cocktail, and if you aren't sure what you like then do a flight! I enjoyed the Scottish flight (in Scotland after all) and really enjoyed the highlands of the three that you get.

Freebird is a cool little bar in what I'm starting to think of as the "cool little bar part of…read moreFalkirk." From having overheard a conversation at the bar, it sounds like they've recently had a bit of sprucing up which makes it nicer and comfier than it was. Having never visited before it's unclear how extreme the improvements are, but I certainly agree that it's nice and comfy. There's plenty of seating, including booths and sofas. There's free WiFi, a couple of TVs and at least one fruit machine that I saw. It has a vibe that I'd associate with a more modern bar rather than a traditional pub but it's not really hipster either. They have a few good ales on the bar (I was drinking Drygate's Glad Eye) as well as cocktails available. We got served quickly by friendly staff who were happy to chat in spite of it being a Saturday night and relatively busy when we arrived. We were told that a DJ would be starting at 9pm. Normally, this would put me off but when he did get started I actually quite enjoyed his set and it wasn't played so loudly that people were forced to abandon their conversations (pet hate of mine in pubs). It's just a very appealing and relaxed place to hang out. I'll definitely be back. I need to try some of those cocktails.

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