Stopped for lunch while driving through the area. Such an interesting vibe with all the taxidermies…read moreanimals, old hunting weapons in cases, dark wood everywhere. We sat at a table in the Poacher's Den and placed our order at the bar. Food came out quickly and piping hot. The pie of the day was good but the Mac and cheese was excellent.

If you're looking for a pristine, no character, cookie cutter, chain hotel experience, you might…read morenot enjoy this place. If you're up for a little adventure, this place is awesome! We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our hike of the West Highland Way, and had the best time here! The staff was wonderful (although it's obvious that they were all horse thieves, pirates and highway men in an earlier life, they were so friendly and helpful, they made us feel very welcome). The food was great (I'm still dreaming about that delicious steak and Guinness pie). The atmosphere made you feel like you'd stepped back in time-- lamp light and muskets and stuffed puffins and a bear in a Drovers t-shirt and kilt. OK, maybe not TOTALLY historically accurate, but history mixed with wit and a sense of fun. They tell me this inn is haunted. It must be by friendly, fun-loving spirits. On our first night there was live music at the bar. We enjoyed the singer/ guitar & harmonica player very much, but it all kicked up a notch when he got the whole room to join in on the singing. Everyone was clapping, stomping and pounding the table, while belting out a rousing rendition of "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond". I can't remember enjoying a meal more. On our second night there, the power went out (thank you, Hurricane Amy). The staff showed that although they are retired horse thieves and pirates, they take their current jobs in hospitality very seriously. They could not complete cooking of the evening meals, so it was a quick pivot to sandwiches for all. They handled it with professionalism and grace that made the inconvenience part of the adventure (as one staff member quipped, it was all part of the haunted experience). Breakfast, too, was pulled together with what was available and ingenuity, as they made instant coffee and tea with water heated on the wood stove, and we feasted on cold cereal and granola bars. But as the staff met the challenges with good humor and made the best effort to make it a good experience for the guests, we walked away with an abundance of good memories and an enduring fondness for the Drovers Inn (and its resident horse thieves, pirates and highway men).

Food was ok. The server must have been new because she didn't know what came with the main course…read more I asked her to bring the menu to show her that it came with salad and fries. The atmosphere was that of a regular restaurant.

Amazing 5 star food Very reasonable prices…read moreBeautiful environment Great quick friendly service Nothing discriminatory, friendly to foreigners Fun lively bar place too! Must visit

I used to find myself in Troon quite often there are so many good things about this place, great…read morebeach when the summer comes, lots of independently owned tearooms and a few nice little bars and this bar is one of them. Weekends There is always some form of entertainment on from quiz nights to karaoke and even for a quiz night love been here and there only being two in the bar but l recon this is more of a sports bar with all the unusual items plastered on the walls and ceilings mainly from golf. Drinks Aren't always the same here they change the selection quite often but I'm not sure if that's a good thing, they used to have west on tap but then discontinued soon after. This has to be one of the better bars in the area you can have a few drinks here and not have any hassle.

Popped in for a welcome drink after a long cycle ride . Nice welcoming bar with a great gantry and…read morecomfortable surroundings . Sport is available on TV and newspapers to peruse . Great selection of whisky to choose from as well as cask ales .

Great place to hang out with locals and watch football,…read moreService great and patrons friendly

Vibe. The vibe was fantastic. It's everything you would want from a great Scottish pub…read more Drinks. Perfect pours of beer. Service. Excellent and with a smile.

The clue is in the title! Tucked away on a small cobbled street near the historic Abbey, this pub…read moreis full of atmosphere and a fun place to take visitors. It is indeed wee (small) and by creepy, we mean dungeon decor with skeleton, chains and what not. Good range of drinks. Ideal for small groups and big chats.

A five-star view, with caveats…read more First off the Drift Inn is without a doubt the best place to eat and drink in Lamlash. We've tried the competition and frankly the Drift has the best beer and Scotch selection, food, and atmosphere. Inside it's a restaurant, outside it's a country pub with lots of well-spaced outdoor seating. It has the basics food-wise down pat. Huge fish and chips and excellent mussels - in the latter case just the right size between tasty and chewy. A great wine and beer selection and excellent service. The one down side was an overly-promised starter. Spending 15 quid on a few tiny bits of food artfully arranged stuck in the craw somewhat. But what the hell, they're nice people and the rest of it was superb.

I loved this pub and the food was probably the best we had on Arran. I actually didn't know about…read morethis place until the day before we left to go to Arran when I had 4 different people recommend it to me - I knew we had to go from that fact alone! It's in the lovely town of Lamlash and really easy to find. We parked along the road and then walked down as we were there quite early and it didn't open til midday. There's a beautiful view over the water to Holy Isle and you can get a ferry over if you're so inclined - we decided to just appreciate it from afar. The pub itself is kind of nautical/rugby themed and really cosy inside - there's a fireplace and lots of seating as well as some couches and a kids area. I ordered a bowl of Cullen Skink (Scottish haddock soup) as well as the Angler's Platter for one (Creeler's hot and cold smoked salmon, seafood and soft cheese mousse, fishcake and homemade bread). The soup was just delicious - I don't eat Cullen Skink enough and when I have one as good as this, I wonder why - thick, jam packed with fish and really tasty. I loved the platter too - the fish cake was the highlight for sure, but everything on it was so tasty and I loved how local it all was. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and we enjoyed grazing here for a while. They have a great booze selection but as I was driving I didn't have any - next time we visit I would definitely see about getting the bus or a taxi here from Brodick so we could get stuck into the gin! Note: they have gluten free bread, breadcumb and batters are available upon request.

We popped into The Village Inn for a quick drink and ended up wishing we were staying for dinner…read more The food menu looked fantastic, with plenty of hearty pub classics and some nice surprises. It's clearly a local favorite, with a warm, welcoming vibe and friendly staff who make you feel right at home. They had a good selection of ciders and wines, which were all very reasonably priced. This is a relaxed, down-to-earth place that's everything a little village pub should be. Highly recommended.

Found this gem on our way to Glasgow from Dunnottar. Great service and great food. Small dining…read morearea and quaint decor that highlights the antiquity and charm of this old building and historic town. Make reservations of possible as this place is very popular with the locals and everyone that came in knew the wait staff and walked straight to their tables as if this is a weekly tradition. We got lucky someone graciously offered their table and eat in the small lounge area to enjoy their drinks. Food was amazing. I ordered chicken curry and was not disappointed. Great quality for a small unassuming restaurant in the Scottish countryside. Those I was with started more traditional and ordered pies, they all commented that the good was great. Highly recommend of you can make this a planned stop between major cities/attractions as you cruise through the countryside.

Good wee, not so wee, friendly pub. And very kindly posted back my two tops I left there one…read moreweekend. Give it a go.

Great local bar with a great selection of scotch. Your standard pub nothing fancy but fun if you…read moreare willing to engage the locals. The prices are great too. So if you are in the picturesque town and well I was going to say looking for a beer stop on in. But I think it is the only pub opened late into the night. Anyhow a good time was had.

On a visit to Largs I went into the Royal Oak, a fantastic old fashioned pub. A large amount of…read morelocals go into this Pub. On the night I first visited there where a group of guys playing fiddles and accordions and singing great Scottish music. The barman (Mick I think he was called) was very helpful in telling us where to visit in the surrounding areas. We went back in at the end of our 10 day visit to Scotland and not only did he remember us, he remembered what we drank. Now THAT is a good pub. That night I tried the Malt of the month it was great value at £3.10 of a large (235ml) of superb malt. Since returning to London I have told many, many friend to visit Largs and The Royal Oak To my mind a 5 star Pub with 5 Star staff.

After a rainy hike in Ben Nevis this hit the spot! All the traditional Scottish dishes with a few…read morespins thrown in. The steak pie was our favorite as was the strawberry tart. The setting is interesting too, as the building used to be an old church. Worth the side trip to dine here and open late too!

Good food and friendly staff - good place to stop for a bite…read more.. The place is just a few minutes up the road from from "dowtown" tarbet. The food is really quite good. It's (usually) pub-food, and quite good versions at that - the fish in the fish 'n chips is delicately crusted and doesn't leave you greasy, the curry is *very* good (not the rice or naan tho'), the sandwiches and burgers are just plain good, and the desserts are off the charts (though spectacularly likely to give you insulin-shock!) There is a separate area where you go to get drinks near the front of the resto - with a good selection of beers/ales. Do note that the reso is indoors - if a view is what you're looking for, this isn't it...