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!

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!

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!

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...

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.

'So, will I just meet you at Morrisons?' 'What?! The…read moresupermarket...?' 'NO, THE PUB! Ach, never mind...' Stirling locals will have experienced this many a time. Evidently, the Yelp picture for the Morrisons supermarket is currently a pint of beer. Alas, the confusion continues. This is a huge pub with an almighty big bar but it just doesn't tickle my fancy. It's central and ideal for a quick drink before heading somewhere for dinner but it's a sports bar so when it comes to the nights of football matches, I'm out of there. That's not to say you won't love it, just my preference! Just please make sure you re-iterate...'that's Morrisons, the PUB!'

Either this place has a serious issue with it's toilets or they freely let punters piss all over…read morethe floor. The stench of stale urine mixed with beer, ugh. 1 star as can't vote 0. Disgusting.

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!

You must try the Rose Vodka Martini. The bartender (ours was Greggor), make the sir own rose gomme…read moreand the rest of the syrups. Very comfortable and inviting bar for a prequel to dinner. Comfortable couches and alcoves with experienced bartenders. Love it. The best martini that I've had in Scotland.

Gregor provided wonderful service and the drinks were delicious. A group of us stopped in for some…read moredrinks before dinner and were not disappointed! Would absolutely recommend coming here!

Great service and food was wonderful. Looked old but good and service was top marks. As an American…read moreI appreciated the food and service

Visited Hollybank today as that was the chosen venue following a visit to Sterling to see a…read morebereaved relative off. Can,t praise the staff to highly. Nothing was too much trouble, great service and with a genuine desire to please, or so it felt. My sister is gluten free and with no prior knowledge , hey presto food was prepared to suit her dietary needs. No fuss no bother brilliant. Hope the staff read this - you deserve to know how good you are. Jackie Stott