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!

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

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!

Great place to come and ask for a dram of something new and be assured Mandy will find it for you…read more Laid back, no pretensions, but a great place where a tourist or a local are equals and enjoy each other.

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!

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.

This is a great place to be, on any given day. Try a…read moreStrongbow berry flavor, it's tops!

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.

Fun pub atmosphere, great beer options, good food. We especially liked the pizza and the fried…read morechicken wings.

We had a been to the BrewDog in Aberdeen and had a good experience. We came to Sterling Castle on…read moreNew Years Day, and went into BrewDogs for lunch, Big Mistake! There was only one girl working on the restaurant. It was unclear if she was working both the front of the restaurant and the kitchen, but she did allude to being the only person working. My friends and I all ordered drinks, my two friends ordered pizzas and I ordered the crispy chicken wings. The pizzas took an hour and 15 minutes to come out and my "crispy" chicken took 1.5 hours. I was completely grossed out by the way the chicken looked. It was served in a soggy mess. It was not at all crispy and it was so mushy that it looks like O had soup in a bowl. I peeled the chicken from One wing and could not eat the rest because of how poorly they were cooked. If you are one of the only restaurants open near a major tourist attraction, you need to staff more appropriately for the anticipated number of guests. Also please take more pride in your food, this was the worst culinary experience I have had in Scotland. The one star is for the beer selection, they have a wide variety.

Rudest manager ever! If you need assistance don't expect to…read morebe threated with respect there. After asking if I could take a bottle of wine to my place, literally in the other side of street, the manager decided to took the bottle and didn't even allowed me to have another glass, then she started to talk about Scottish laws whilst walking away... She even used the situation to kick out other customers...unbelievable My advise is: Avoid this place !

Stopped in here for lunch before heading to our Hotel for the evening…read more First thing, this is unique to me as an American so it was neat, you use an ap to order at your table, or you can go to the bar and place the order. You don't interact with any one until they bring you your drinks. We ordered a Pizza, Scampi (fried shrimp) and the fish & chips and Pepsi. Pepsi here is by the 1/2 pint or Pint. Or some places you can pay for additional refills. Its not an automatically guaranteed thing. The pizza was undercooked, but my friend ate it anyway. He said the flavour was good, but the crust was pretty mierable. I ordered the Fish & chips, The fish was tasty, the chips were ok, and I don't care for frozen peas. My friend enjoyed her scampi and joined the clean plate club.

This is a restaurant for people who love good food! I appreciate well prepared, carefully sourced…read moreingredients that somehow turn into magic when combined. It's a small and very popular restaurant so book in advance. You can tell the staff are invested in proving an enjoyable experience for customers. The overall vibe is caring about food and people - it's not fast food!

Cool Decor, great location Prices reflect all of that…read more Stopped in for a late lunch Enjoyed everything we had, both food and beverages

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...