This place served the best food I had while in Scotland. We were exploring the area and stumbled…read moreupon the cobbles in a cute corner near shops and other restaurants. At first, we were told they didn't serve dinner until after 5. Being American, we weren't used to this. However, we killed time by ordering their local brew on tap. Highly recommend "tempest" if you like beer! For starters, we kicked the night off with squash soup and a heirloom tomato toast. I believe it was under "bruschetta" on the menu. Wow, both were SOO good. For the main dish, I ordered a half size of fish and chips. Man, the UK really has their fish and chips down!!! The texture, freshness and crispiness of fries were delightful. Don't forget to ask for the check when you're ready to leave, because the servers don't like to bother their guests. Raise your hand if you need something.

The Cobbles has an iconic pub bar and cozy dining room. The weather was simply fantastic so we…read moredrank a round (or two) outside in their front patio. The menu includes thick cut filet steaks with wedge potatoes and salad. They also have haggis bon bons that were scrunchy and creamy in taste. Upstairs there is another dinning room, perfect for large parties or private events. A must-eat in Kelso!

Great ambience with historic brick features Bar service was…read moregreat - old fashioned highly recommended Charcuterie is a good choice

After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

What an amazing experience. Great historic establishment…read more I got my first taste of Haggis and it was grand. You have to go here !

Just sat down for a traditional Sunday roast, and sadly, this was definitely not the place to go…read morefor one. The beef was uninspiring at best, and the whole experience left me feeling rather disappointed. What made it even more disappointing was the rather grand announcement on the menu: "Gilmour's Roast Sirloin of Beef served every Sunday Lunch from 12-4pm, while stocks last." Well, that certainly set my expectations high! The wording made it sound as though people were practically queuing around the block to get their hands on this legendary Sunday roast before it sold out. Having now sampled it, I suspect they'll have enough beef left over to see them through to next Sunday. What arrived was two rather sad slices of very dry beef. I was expecting a generous portion of beautifully roasted, succulent beef--tender, juicy, and practically falling apart at the mere sight of a fork. Instead, I was presented with something that appeared to have spent rather too long contemplating its existence in the oven. A bit of gravy might have helped, but I suspect even a full-scale rescue operation would have struggled to bring this beef back to life. Now, the sticky toffee pudding was an entirely different story! Absolutely delightful. Warm, moist, and delicious, with a generous helping of rich toffee sauce and a small dollop of ice cream. Proper British comfort food at its finest! If the Sunday roast was the disappointment of the afternoon, the sticky toffee pudding was the hero that swooped in to save the day. I would happily return for that alone. The service was lovely, with friendly and welcoming staff, and the restaurant itself is in a fantastic location with a wonderful atmosphere. It's a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal. Unfortunately, when you advertise a Sunday roast as though it's the hottest ticket in town, you really ought to deliver something worth writing home about. In short: Come for the atmosphere, stay for the sticky toffee pudding, but perhaps give the Sunday roast a miss.

Quaint little pub as you enter Kippen. The vibe was what you see when a lost and tired traveler…read morestumbles upon an inn--a safe haven from the treacherous journey. Amazing steak and ale pie and lovely staff. Highly recommend.

We booked our stay for July 26-27 at The Cross Keys in Kippen. Our flight was cancelled. We reached…read moreout to the B & B right after our flight was cancelled. We tried to reach them by both phone and email. I even spoke to a staff member and told them about our cancellation. She said I would get a call back, NO return phone call. This is not the way you should run a business. and treat customers. They made no attempt to work with us. DO NOT STAY at this B & B. There are a lot of other choices of hotels and B & B's in Scotland. Don't choose this one.

The atmosphere here was spectacular! Be sure to check the "weather station" on your way in to the…read morebar. We had some great pints and spectacular Fish and Chips. The service was slow to say the least....but the location is superb.

Great ambience and food was delicious. One of the better traditional fish and chips I've had while…read morevisiting Scotland.

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.

Had an amazing dinner at The Scran & Scallie last night - our first evening in Edinburgh and it was…read morea terrific way to start our Scotland vacation! Service was friendly and efficient. Cute space in a neighborhood outside of the touristy area - easy bus ride from old town especially if you take it in the correct direction to start, oops! - Scallop and potato starter - 5/5 really delicious three scallops on a small bed of smashed potatoes with something deliciously crunchy on top, presented in scallop shells, pretty! - fish pie - 5/5, dining partner had this and the bite I had was delicious - shrimp, fish, don't know what other seafood inside but yum! - fish & chips - 5/5, I laughed when the plate arrived with an enormous piece of fish and then proceeded to eat the whole thing. Homemade tartar sauce the best I've ever had. Chips were like steak fries, so good! Crisp on outside, soft and steamy on the inside. I tried to finish them all but could not there were so many! - broccoli on the side - 4/5 solid offering to round out the meal - toffee sticky pudding with pecans and vanilla ice cream - 5*/5 this was outstanding! The best I've ever had and wish I hadn't polished off the entire fried fish so I had more room to have more of this! Highly recommend Scran & Scallie when you're in Edinburgh and want to get a terrific friendly meal outside of the tourist zone

Scran and Scallie is Gaelic for food and drink, and they hit both right on the mark. We were able…read moreto get a lunch reservation for our entire party of 8, which was great. Drinks menu was varied and innovative and very fun. Lunch was absolutely amazing, each member of our party was so happy with their choice and super pleased with this lovely establishment. Make a reservation as they are very popular.

Out of all the places I've been to in Scotland, I think Queens Arms was one of my favorites…read more We had reservations for this place recently and when I took one step inside, I was already in love. I mean who doesn't love a good pub? You get great drinks and great food at an affordable price. As I write it makes me think of think of when Zidane reunites with Freya in FF9. Sometimes we don't wanna eat at fancy Michelin restaurant that has small plates but charges a premium. Sometimes we just wanna cut all the BS and just get a nice hearty meal. And thats what we got. When we sat down we found out that they were doing a Trivia night. Normally I would have told my girl to pick another spot to eat but for some reason I was cool with it. There was even a table nearby with kids(yuck). And you know what? It was fine. That's because we had been sipping on some amazing cocktails. If you also partake, Gin and Mezcal enjoyers will love the Bramble and Hibiscus Crush. What color are Luigi's overalls from Super Mario? That's such an easy question. Wait...what do you mean Luigi's overalls are blue? They are green. Look at this picture onli...Oh... One of the stars of our meal was the Haggis. This was the first time I had ever tried it and after trying it at multiple places Scotland, Queens Arms I feel has done it the best. I love the complexity of the flavors of the meat with the creamy and pepper flavors of the peppercorn sauce. If you've never had Haggis, you definitely have to try it here. The best part is that it comes with mashed potatoes too! Shoutouts to the Fish and Chips if you are also into that. One of my friends ordered that and I definitely had to go back in for multiple bites. Finally the roast. The Sunday Roast should just be an automatic order if you happen to come here on a Sunday. You get so much food and it's all so damn tasty. They'll cook a roast to whatever doneness your heart desires. We went with Medium Rare and it came out perfectly. If you didn't have enough flavors with all the extra sides it comes with, they also give you gravy to pour on anything you want. Thanksgiving basically came early this night. But as I looked around and admired all the bookshelf's and all the families have a nice dinner with their loved ones, I just thought about how happy I was. I was finally here! This was the start of my trip. Queens Arms has set a high ceiling on great experiences in Scotland. We even went back there a couple of days ago just because we knew we would be able to end the night on a good drink. But in the end I think if you are Edinburgh, you have to come to this place. It is one of my favorite experiences I've had in Scotland so far and I dream about when I can come back again.

Came here on our first night in town on the strength of the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed…read more We enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast including a delicious pavlova for dessert. The kids meal of mac and cheese and fries was perfect for our picky little eater, though big enough for at least two!

Stopped to use the takeaway... food was horrendous, went directly in the bin... asked to use the…read moretoilet as a paying customer and was refused.. dogs running around inside the kitchen. Certainly wouldn't return

I literally found this restaurant on Yelp during my stay in Scotland. It's in Dundee's in the…read morewaterfront, in the front of the restaurant is an interesting Victorian railway station. Bridgeview Station has panoramic views over Tay estuary, which makes your dining experience romantic and soothing. Their fantastic reviews led me to dine here. I was not disappointed!!! All my offerings were excellent, from the food to the wine we enjoyed. The Shetland Salmon Fishcake with Beetroot, Fennel and Dill Salad was not fishy at all very fresh with a flaky texture. The beetroot and fennel was a good combination for this fishcake. The Ayrshire Lamb Rump with Pressed Lamb Belly, Kohlrabi and Samphire. For those of us that didn't know what Kohlrabi/Samphire are: Kohlrabi is in the family of the cabbage just with a round long stem and Samphire is a european pickled carrot. The lamb and lamb belly were excellent, no game in this dish. Just amazing tastes with a side of veggies. The Malbec we tried was amazing...One of the best ones I've had in awhile. Well balanced, not dry with Cherry, cocoa notes...yumm! Will definitely come back when I'm back in Scotland.

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

Great location in central Stirling. My favorite restaurant on a recent trip to visit my daughter…read more In fact, we liked it so much we went on back-to-back evenings. My daughter very much liked the ravioli appetizer. On the second evening, we both had the bacon steak burger. The wait staff on both occasions were friendly and attentive. Nice to a beverage list with plenty of N/A options.