This corporation is everything I dislike in dining. Been to 3 of their spots now. It is like when you find out your favorite chocolatier is owned by Nestle. Or your favorite local craft beer is by Budweiser. The three places Ive been to by this corporation are all just like A.I. versions of small and local. Looking for REAL? Looking for local? This isn't the place. Look into the faces of the employees. I see only disgust at the middle-managers (corporate stooge types) running these offshoots. HARD PASS on this resturant group. WHEREVER they are based. Criterion is real and local - if I may recommend a place. read more

The Bothy Restaurant - Skip their location in St.Andrews and their place Forgan's too. All show no soul. Corporate feel. - Scottish Near Me - Perth, PKN

Nice people but completely inept service. Food took hours to arrive, everything was cold, drinks orders were forgotten 5 plus times, it was a complete and utter mess. Again, nice people but they don't know what they're doing. read more

Absolutely terrible restaurant and will not be returning again. The appetizers took an hour to come out, mains came out 30 minutes after that. They ran out of everything and had strobing light decorations that made me want to vomit. The waitress was sweet there just seemed to be lots of poor communication and planning going on. Many other tables had bad experiences. I saw a review that called this place a wee gem but it's a wee piece of shite read more

Good fish & chips, drinks & service. We did the film and meal deal via the cinema. Kids liked the decor!

The Haggis is some of the best I've ever had. Mouth watering! If you're a Scotland newby, TRY THE HAGGIS here! The duck was delectable and the service sweet and kind (cute men in kilts...yes please). I loved this place. We started off our trip here and were so glad we did. Ambience is definitely a factor too, and Bothy has it all. The Gin and tonics are HUGE too!! read more

We were looking for a spot to grab a quick lunch and the Bothy delivered. We grabbed a table in the room off the back and began to look over the menu. i went with a simple burger but my friend wanted a steak so it was steak for him. Good thing there were several on the regular menu as well as a special of the day! The food came up quickly and the beer was good and cold. The steak was definitely a better choice than the burger which had more the consistency of meatloaf than a burger. This made for an odd feeling in my mouth when I bit into it- but it was still good. The steak came with potatoes and peas (I'm beginning to think everything over here comes with peas!) and the burger came with fries. Service was good and they got us in and out in in no time so that we could get on with our sightseeing for the day. Know that if you are using a credit card for purchases for less than £15 they charge a £ 2 service fee so you may want to pay cash. Another plus is that you can watch the boats go through the locks right outside the door when you are done with your meal. Decent food for a tourist place. If you are in the area- check it out! read more

Think the bothy is over rated & ridiculously expensive but I suppose that's how g1 club makes money they also own the playhouse used to have sportsters rekon not making enough so closed it like they done to jackyos Kirkcaldy I'm led to believe whilst I'm on the subject of clubs is the barakouda still in Dundee think that they had that two all in all under rated read more

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We had a fantastic dinner at the Bothy. Very good, locally sourced food in a friendly and stylish venue. The Scottish Rib-Eye Steak was exceptionally good - highly recommended. We also very much enjoyed the cured meat sharing platter as a starter. Do try the excellent local Pils-type lager (forgot the name)! The staff was very friendly and helpful, too. Overall, I can highly recommend this place! read more

The Bothy Restaurant - Bothy Restaurant - Scottish Near Me - Perth, PKN

I've been here about four times over the past two-three years. It's ok for a quick bite but it's not really an intimate dining experience. The food is ok, but has that feel of big chain restaurant cooking by numbers. Update: gave the place the benefit of the doubt went back once more before emigrating to Ireland. I had a starter of pan fried scallops which was inedible. The scallops were cooked but cold in the middle. I then had a sirloin steak for my main, the meat was pretty average and needed a fair bit of work in cutting it. We also found the waiting staff less than attentive, I ordered two glasses of wine which they forgot about twice, they took ages between courses to clear the table (the place was half empty and there were plenty of staff). Also they really need to update their menu, it's had the same old stuff on there for as long as I can remember. To be honest, can't say I'll be back. read more

+ Great decor Friendly service Good Food Great atmosphere Whiskie flights! - Bartender didn't know how to make a dirty martini and, when I explained it, didn't wash out the shaker between drinks so it tasted of lemon from someone else's drink. I guess everyone orders whiskie here. All in all, a nice night out and a great stop for a couple footsore americans who wanted to do something special. Just stick to the whiskies and the mixed drinks on the menu and you'll be fine. read more

Beautifully decorated (although I'm not sure about the stuffed animals heads) in a mix of traditional Scottish tartans and more contemporary touches and lovely comfy chairs. Service was great - friendly and helpful and the food was utterly divine. I had a goats cheese starter (one of my favourite dishes, and this was a good one!), chicken breast on a bed of mash and chorizo sauce and sticky toffee pudding (another favourite, again done very well). My dining companions also raved about their choices. They also do 'pre-theatre' deals (a cheaper, limited choice menu) if you get there early. A lovely place, if I lived nearer I'd be eating here A LOT! read more

It's true, there are numerous stuffed heads here, mainly deer, but as this is an integral aspect of 'traditional' Scottish culture, don't let that put you off! And traditional it is in The Bothy, combined with sylish contemporary food. The atmosphere was great for a Monday evening and the place buzzing and cheerful. It is fairly pricey (probably looking at £25-30 per head for 3 courses and a wine), but well worth it as the quality is top notch. They do a 'pre theatre' menu in the week from 5pm-7pm (£15pp I think). The bathrooms are very nice, but take a while to get there - down stairs and a long corridor.there is an encouraging notice en route saying 'don't worry, you're almost there!' The Wee Bar is attached to The Bothy. A must to go and a must to book before hand. Venison may even be on the menu ;-) read more

This is probably the coolest restaurant in Perth as far as decor goes. Very posh hunting lodge style ( I'm guessing never have been to a hunting lodge). The food was beautifully presented and very gourmet ! Its a bit out of my price range, not because its not worth its prices I think it is, its just more then I'm willing to spend on a meal. But if you don't mind laying down £15-25 for the main course dinner then you should definitely go here. I dream of a time someone will pay for me to go here again! ha read more

So the service was terrible. Understaffed and took half an hour before they even came to see if we wanted drinks. Drink glasses were dirty. Food was decent but I definitely wouldn't come back here. read more

Prices hiked for Mother's Day, despite it NOT actually being Mothering Sunday . . . £19.95 for 3 courses. Tomato and Mascarpone Soup was watery and tasteless. We also waited far too long for it, about half an hour, yes the place was busy, but isn't that the point? My mum had the Roast Pork, which she really enjoyed, despite her roast potatoes not being served at the same time. I opted for the only Vegetarian main, Spinach and Beetroot Tortellini, the beetroot was actually just sprinkled over, not in the parcels, but it was delicious. Dessert was bog standard bought in 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' aka generic brown sponge, with half melted icecream, which had obviously been left standing while sponge was microwaved. My mum opted for the Strawberry and Passion Fruit Pavlova, only after being assured it was home made meringue NOT a shop bought brittle dusty nest. Needless to say, she was disappointed. Service was rather slow, starters/desserts dull and not £40 worth. I was also violently ill a few hours later. I also feel awful for saying this, but the mini kilts were a cute gimmick originally, but as the staff have turned over, it really is an unflattering look for the short, dumpy girls serving currently. read more

Wine glasses with candles in them along the window . The bothy is a great place to eat. Located just behind Perth high street. The food is great and it's good value for money, Good place to take your friends and family if your in Perth for a evening. read more

Great place for both lunch and an evening meal. Sometimes gets bvery busy and not always enought staff behind bar to cope with demand. Not huge but also a private dining room downstairs. Central location and easy to get from car park.]]Always have had a good meal. Really comfy seating - half of seating is inthe form of comfy sofas. Worth booking ahead read more

I have been to the Bothy several times over the years. The food is good and fairly consistent. I have noticed a decline in the quality of the service though. Very pleasant surroundings and I particularly like the large soft seating at some of the tables. read more

Go here a few times a year, the foods quite good but its not great !! they do need to change there menu slightly as its been roughly the same since it opened 5 yrs ago and it is part of a chain. The service in here depends which manager is on, We like to have a drink in the wee bar thats attached first to see whos on. read more

I have eaten at the Bothy a few times, and have always been happy with the service and food. It is what it says on the tin - basically a posh pub. If you go expecting fancy bar food then you won't be disappointed. It's great for a nice lunch! read more

I called the Bothy Perth to book in for my brother's birthday for a group of 6 of us. We had a fantastic meal. It was very busy, but it seemed like the staff kept on top of it all. The food was fantastic and we had excellent recommendations from the server. read more

Went to The Bothy for a meal with my wife and found this restaurant whilst in Perth. There is one in the West End of Glasgow which is good so we thought we would give it a try. The place was quite busy, it being 6:30 on a Saturday, I was glad I booked in advance. We had a drink beforehand in the bar which is connected then sat near the window. We had a great meal and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. If ever in Perth you should try it out. read more

Three guests from New Zealand and enjoyed our last meal in Scotland .... Scallops and black pudding were delicious.Husband and granddaughter also really enjoyed their meal .. Would highly recommend read more

Came for a late lunch with 2 kids. The service was warm and friendly, particularly our server Angie, and the food was great. I had the lamb rump, which was perfectly done. The place itself was very comfortable, the sort you could just sink into and relax. read more

I have gone back afew times to this place now, always booked by other people and it keeps gtting worse. They may do cheap food at certain times but it is often complete rubbish and service poor. Would need to be dragged back here now. read more

My first visit to The Bothy and I was not very impressed! We had booked a table, arrived punctually and were seated by a pleasant member of staff. However, inexplicably he only gave us one copy of the set menu. When I asked if we could have one each he seemed very taken aback, even though the place was almost empty at the time, so they couldn't have been short of menus. I had the distinct feeling that he would have preferred us to order from the a la carte. We did in fact do so, and although me friend's steak was very good, I didn't much like my venison. It wasn't particularly tender and the broccoli and potato accompaniments were dull. Disappointing. read more

Tend to go every few months. Best atmosphere when there is live music played. Food is consistently good; house wine generally bad. Service is inconsistent: had a few great experiences, a few lousy, but on the whole OK. read more

This is the forth time I visited the Bothy as my daughter was very hungry and needed something to eat and I was hoping that the service had improved by then. The new waiter doubled our order and did not apologies , in fact he was rather rude and was implying that I intentionally made the duplicate order although I was very clear in my instructions and the waitress banged the plate in front of my daughter who was visiting which made her feel uncomfortable, The soup and steak sandwiches were lovely however I was not happy with my chicken salad, it it hardly had any chicken and it was very little to add insult to injury we had to keep trying to get someone to bring us the bill which took forever. Our dining experience was not pleasant and this time I will never return. read more

We used the cinema/Bothy deal on the 10th November. Didnt know what to expect and I personally thought the menu looked a bit boring online but in reality it was simple food but amazing quality and taste. Cant fault food. Service was pretty good tho sometimes it was difficult to know who was serving but we got served and thats all that counted:-) Would definetly recommend it to anyone. read more