Brown Bull in Renfrewshire

A really good, traditional village pub, more like you’d get in *whispers* England that the west of Scotland. Three real ales were on when I visited, with one finishing and another pulled right through. The beer garden looked incredible, but as it was a chilly March evening we opted to stay inside and enjoy the heat from the real fire. Children welcome in the bar till 20:00 which is very handy. Can’t wait to return.

I visited the Brown Bull with my dad and brothers for a midweek catch-up just before Christmas, thanks to a few taxi pick ups from Glasgow. We were greeted with a selection of great ales, the fireplace in full swing and a couple of well-behaved dogs walking around. Excellent friendly service, everything as safe as it can be with distancing and cleaning too - brilliant pub!

We visited today and had a good day out.3 types of first class real ale offered and a nice friendly welcome.First class pub. Please note no food service available at present.

Good fresh real and good chat with pub owners. Beer garden is worth sitting in for a casual chat. ...Thanks Fergus!

This was my first venture after lockdown. Couldn't have been better. Lovely old building and bar. Incredibly friendly welcome from the owners who was cleaning constantly. The whole thing felt safe.The food was lovely ... real chips! Newly made awesome fish cakes. They have a great garden for eating and drinking outside. Highly recommend this if you are on a trip to the area. Very dog friendly which is a bonus.

Fantastic meal in the wee gem of a pub staff so lovely and friendly definitely be back again one day

After a lovely walk around Castle Semple we popped into the Brown Bull as it is dog friendly. We were welcomed by a lovely girl who fussed over our dog Oscar. Didn't intend on having food but so glad we did. Food is amazing and beautifully presented. Great service. Will definitely be back.

My favourite place to eat ,always pleasant staff . The food is amazing would highly recommend The chicken burger is amazing as is all.the food .

The brown bull is looking great with its new face-lift. It was lovely to return to this fantastic village pub and feel safe and comfortable with all the new measures in place. The pub is looking so fresh and funky! It was so nice to chat to Julie and Laura Rose who were working hard behind the bar to keep the customers served but still make time to chat to people. Well done to all in brown bull who have worked so hard to get back to providing this to service to all. Hope you continue to make the best of things in current situation have lots of customers new and old. Thank you for he great experience.!!

Just returned from Lochwinnoch and we went to The Brown Bull every day! There’s very little to not love about the pub unless you have a preference for Wetherspoons style soulless corporate places. The food was great and incredibly well cooked and presented for the price. As ever, the best thing was the people, both staff and locals who made us feel very welcome.

A fantastic, reasonably priced meal. Great service and exceptionally high hygiene standards. Already looking forward to my next visit.

Went here with my wife after we have become vegetarian. The menu and staff were excellent with plenty of options

Really good enjoyed the food in the upstairs restaurant. Faultless service & really interesting & tasty food. Would highly recommend. Also very good & popular pub downstairs

Love the Restaurant upstairs. Graeme has great ideas for this fine dining experience. Really enjoy the wee tasters you get before you actually begin your culinary journey. The pub restaurant is excellent value too, Sirloin steak is the best !

The service and prices were very good. Typical old style pub with plenty of choice of beers and spirits. The food looked very nice and a couple eating next to where we sitting were over the moon with the taste and prices.

Nice village pub serving decent beer, I had a nice pint of 'Bitter and Twisted'. If you're planning to go for lunch check first as lunch is only served on certain days.

Good was fantastic. We had the vegetable Pakora and brazed beef and mushroom stroganoff. Very tasty. Great value too. Will be stopping here again.

I had not been in Brown Cow for a long time and as GPS took us the scenic way home we took a wee detour and had a lovely lunch ! Simple foot prepared well and hot ! It was not so busy as it was early lunch and Sun was shinning! We had the fish of the day stonebass and recommend pork dish nice portions not to big and it was on the money price wise with two soft drinks spot on ! I don’t think to much has changed since I was there last same quirky entrance but well used and loos where nice and clean so thanks guys and will be back before to long !

I have been here before and it was great. However they have recently outdone their selves by introducing an adventurous and ambitious taster style menu served by a very pleasant young lady. The kitchen were certainly getting creative and for a relatively modest cost £25.00 each you got a variety of flavours and dishes. We really enjoyed it.

Great local pub with traditional ales and very welcoming staff. Excellent menu, good food. Dog friendly. Take a decent walk around Castle Semple Loch and call in for food. Five minute walk.

Visited on a quiet Wednesday evening for some food. Were greeted by cheerful barmaid on entering. Got a drink and went out to beer garden to look over menu. Ordered food, which sadly can't be served outside, and returned to beer garden. The barmaid kindly gave us a shout when food was ready, so we could go back inside. Food was great, and served very quickly. Varied menu, and caters for vegetarians pretty well. Back to the "quirky" beer garden for another drink. Great wee pub, will definitely return. Made to feel welcome.

Just had the most fantastic meal in the upstairs restaurant. Absolutely everything was lovely. Wasn’t expecting 7 courses but each of them was really tasty and not too much. Fabulous, and within walking distance- can’t get any better

Beer? The usual staples and a great variety of Ales. Cozy, friendly atmosphere, with live gigs if you're up for a good night out. Lunch is well priced and beautifully cooked. I had the fish and chips (always a good test in my mind!) Delicious...! We just had an anniversary dinner in the restaurant upstairs. The chef does small "tester" portions as part of the set menu. The menu is imaginative and well put together. I had Bream (never had it before) and it was delicious, and the desserts are to die for. Chocolate cream cheese with just about every sort of taste of chocolate in it! You pay for what you get and this is worth every penny.

Love the food in this pub. X chicken burger is amazing , chicken curry is delicious the pub also serves some nice real ales

Came here recently after a visit to the RSPB centre with friends. Food was beautifully cooked , fresh, interesting menu with some different dishes and good choices for my vegetarian friends. Great atmosphere and chef came out and explained one of the dishes to one of us with an food allergy. Excellent value !

Fantastic food at reasonable prices using fresh seasonal vegetables. Real hometype cooking by skilled cook/chefs in this place unlike others in the area! A bit of thought has gone in to the menu as well as the classic type favourites and the steak was amazing. Very nice starters and really appreciated the desserts which were reasonably priced and not the Costco variety!!

After a horrific meal recently at the Loch house nearby which really spoiled a family birthday celebration, I am delighted to have found somewhere local at last that actually can cook! I am so fed up being ripped off for microwaved, deepfried, reheated ready bought in food. This chef takes a pride in what he serves up to his customers. The 3 course deal upstairs was very good value , great choice for vegetarians, fresh ingredients, imaginative menu and beautifully cooked. Well done!

We had lunch here on the bank holiday weekend. The service in this authentic, old fashioned pub was good. The food was too. The brown bull will now be on our list of Sunday venues. I would recommend the seafood chowder with soda bread - delicious and a meal in itself.

Being local, this is my favourite eatery. A wee birthday treat from my cousin. We sat outside while our lunch was prepared and we got a wave from chef when it was done. Food was already on the table and beautifully presented. The southern fried chicken is to die for. My only gripe is my eyes are bigger than my stomach!!!

We came in for the dinner special and were blown away by the quality of food and service. Having worked for a restaurant chain in Ayrshire I only expected the usual pub grub.... Nope it was 5* quality the service was attentive but discreet. And Maggie was a great wee pup. AA++

I've lived in Lochwinnoch for 18 months now and whilst I am a frequent visitor to the pub and its bar snacks, I've never been to the upstairs restaurant until tonight. A busy pub downstairs, yet an ambient calm atmosphere upstairs. We had a both, that probably could sit four, but was luxurious for two. The house wine, as always, is really reasonably priced at £11 per bottle and the service from Andrew was outstanding. Even though we feel we've gotten to know this pub so well downstairs, it was a complete revelation to enjoy the upstairs dining experience. The set meal for three courses was £25, but what we didn't realise is that there are a couple of appetizers(or amuse bouches) first. As vegetarians, we checked what these were. I have quite a small appetite, so was aware I didn't want to fill myself up too much beforehand. We had a couple of veggie haggis and green pea balls with sugared beetroot, followed by a mustard and cabbage soup. I'm also a relatively conservative eater and renowned for eating anything veggie as long as it's covered in cheese sauce. With no cheese sauce present throughout our meal, I was astounded by the combination of flavours. Then it was time for our starter, a parsnip parcel with some sort of amazing sauce. It wasn't too filling, which I was pleased about, as that left room for our main course. The veggie option was a combination of Salsify (an education for me that this is a delicious root veg), leeks, carrots and spinach with an orange glaze. It all worked perfectly, and if anything I would have enjoyed more as the main, but at least it meant I had room for a dessert. This was basically a deconstructed trifle and utterly delicious. It's got to be the first time in a while that I've cleared every plate. I can't recommend this eaterie highly enough. Full marks to the chef and staff.

The Brown Bull was a regular haunt of mine when as a student in 1959 I spent the summer in Lochwinnoch doing vacation work at Muirshiel Mine in the hills beyond the town. The excellence of the pub, it's atmosphere, it's charm and it's warmth have always held in my heart, and I was only too delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Brown Bull again in February 2019, 60 years later. I was not disappointed - there have been changes of course, but the feel and character of the establishment are all that they were and Always have been. This is a great pub to be enjoyed, with fine staff and a quality kitchen and menu. Long may the Brown Bull thrive and welcome both locals and travellers.

The piping hot broth was delicious as was the accompanying warm rustic bread.

First class meal once again. Steak is awesome. Staff lovely. Well done again. Nothing else to add other than we'll done...... We will be back.

Can see why this pub makes the finals of "Scottish pub of the year" every year, as it was a lot better than I expected.

Stumbled across this gem on a dreary autumn day. Walked in and was greeted by the warm and cosy atmosphere. Even though being vegan and restricted by options the food surpassed our expectations. The chef was lovely and best onion rings everrr. Definitely recommend and stop by it in the area.

Only for a few nights a week, the upstairs restaurant is open for meals - but they are worth waiting for! Delightful surprises, 'amuse bouches' are served as well as lovely dishes with delicate flavours and no heavy sauces or heaps of stodge. The chef is a star, the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

Have eaten in loads of restaurants but by far the food here is top notch. By far exceeds the quality for steaks than anywhere I've eaten in Glasgow. It's an olde style traditional pub with an amazing chef!

Went as a foursome, and all had steak, all cooked to perfection 👍 loved the food and the atmosphere, created by happy, welcoming staff. Fantastic night, topped off with a superb band. Loved it, will definitely be back xoxox ❤️

Our new neighbours on one side raved about this place, but our neighbours on the other side told us to avoid it with a bargepole. So we thought we'd make our own mind up and gave it a go for lunch. It's a nice pub, with a beer garden out back. Lunch was a bit disappointingly small, and my wifes burger was okay but could have been cooked with more attention. Also, though I don't have a problem with dogs in pubs, retrieving a few canine hairs off my plate was a bit odd. Drinks were good, and service was friendly. Keeping an open verdict until we've tried the dinner, which is apparently upstairs (we didn't see).

Nice traditional pub in main street. Very friendly staff. Stopped here for lunch on sunny day. Unfortunately lunch could not be served outside in beer garden which was disappointing. Had lunch indoors which was decidedly average. Shame as pub has nice atmosphere.

Just had a lovely anniversary outing in the restaurant attached to the pub. It was a lovely meal, and very reasonably priced. The food was made with what could only have been fresh ingredients and was very tasty. Although a quiet night in the restaurant, the atmosphere was intimate. A lovely, unhurried time. We will definitely be back.

Went down here for dinner with my husband, had a lovely meal. Every meal we have had in the bull is lovely

I’m reluctant to say just how good the food is as I always want to be able to eat here! It would, however, be very unfair not to highlight the skill of the chef and the excellence of his menu choices.Food is seasonal and market- driven. The menu and the realisation of each dish are worthy of a city centre restaurant.The fact Lochwinnoch has such culinary excellence is not lost on locals who no longer need to order taxis into the city but who enjoy the great wine and food in the restaurant of The Brown Bull before walking home!

Absolutely love this pub, I've come through from Glasgow with friends and we all had a great time! The food is gorgeous, the burgers exceptional! Would absolutely recommend the Brown Bull

Back to the Brown Bull for dinner however in the bar tonight not the restaurant. So cosy so warm both the welcome and the fire. We enjoyed fantastic main courses, steak and fish of the day. Both cooked to order with delicious sauces. Special mention for the mushroom medley served with the steak.

We stopped for coffee and deserts to enter this place randomly and we didn't expect it to be that cosy ! Its so warm and beautiful ! Would love to come back again !

We had a very enjoyable lunch, reasonably priced. Only complaint was that my husband felt the curry was a bit mild, but was nice other tgan that. Would definitely return

Wow, amazing location, food, atmosphere, drinks, you feel part of a small family there, not a name & number in...

We were here 2 years ago and I'm glad to say the another 5 star review is thoroughly merited. With...

Visited the pub for a meal and the restaurant upstairs was amazing. The food was not what I expected but...

The most excellent country pub you could imagine. Has everything. The beer garden is the best. The food was fantastic.

Fuimos a almorzar y conocimos a la encantadora Laura, casera. Teníamos Sopa con Verduras verdes. Estaba lleno de pescado ahumado, samphire y habas. A diferencia de la mayoría de la sopa sabrosa y puedo salir, no demasiado salado, y tampoco demasiado cremosa. odio sopas que son como flan! La próxima vez estoy cenando!

Hola, mi nombre soy un viejo Sam 4 año Sproodle y vienen aquí cada semana con mi momia y papá. Siempre me dan un paquete de mini cheddars y hielo para mi bowl viajar a beber. Siempre es cálido y acogedor y todo el mundo es bienvenido. Mis dos amigos de cuatro patas tienen que salir a las 8 pm, pero si estoy bien estoy permitido permanecer. Mi papá ha comido las hamburguesas y platos vegetarianos aquí junto con la carne. Su placa es siempre vacío. Hay una cerveza en el jardín y un restaurante en la planta de arriba, que abre el fin de semana pero no estoy permitido allí. A veces hay muchas personas sentadas en el daddy bar tiene su manera empuje cortésmente entre personas. El personal del bar es siempre amable y saben quién está al lado servirá así que nunca nadie empujando. A veces la momia dice que no hay ningún jabón en el baño para lavarse las manos. . Pero nos encanta venir aquí. Es relajante y todo el mundo es amable y hay un montón de diferentes cervezas a elegir para papá. Vinos para la momia.. Y la comida se sirve. En el bar durante unas horas, pero no un lunes o martes. . No te olvides de las noches de concurso un martes y el personal del bar también harán de té o café. . . Más de 4 paw de mí. ¡guau!

Ate here yesterday after the Gala. Had the homemade cheeseburger. .as always, did not disappoint.... colslaw yummy x

We were looking for a Dog Friendly Pub. This was above our expectations. Lovely atmosphere. Food well above pub grub standard and priced well.

I popped in yesterday with my cocker spaniel (and eventually my Mrs) to be welcomed by a whole host of other friendly dogs/dog owners. There's a funky beer garden out the back that gets the sun. Nice people and good beer.

We have passed this place for years and always said we should give it a try. Only complaint? We should never have passed it by. Lovely old pub with a friendly welcome and great food. I had the braised pork, and as a fussy pork eater, I can only say, it was lovely, tasty, tender and well presented. My husband will vouch for the haddock and chips. Two delicious main courses and two soft drinks for £20. Worth every penny. We look forward to returning soon.

Came here for a meal with my wife. What a meal. Delicious food and great staff. If you're in the area, don't think of going anywhere else!

On a visit to my son and daughter-in-law who live in Glasgow, we went to this lovely pub for a late lunch after a bracing walk around the the Loch and local area. We had a dog with us and this was no problem at all as the pub welcomes dogs.The bar and waiting staff were really friendly and welcoming. I chose the burger, as did my son. It was delicious and so were the chips, coleslaw, onion rings and salad that came with it. My daughter-in-law chose the pork and she said that it was lovely too.I finished my meal with the chocolate dessert and it was excellent too.This is a traditional pub, which is very cosy and welcoming, with a warm fireplace too (which was very welcome after being outside in the cold!). The locals were also chatty and friendly.Highly recommended, and I would love to come back.

The food is awesome, just had soup with fantastic home made bread, the blue cheese sauce with my steak is gorgeous and the wife's burger is clearly home made. Cracking wee village pub with really good staff and nice clientele. I may even leave a tip!

Thanks to all in our great wee local pub/ restaurant , food always fresh and delicious and served with a smile , also bar always good fun, lots of friendly banter if wanted or quiet corners if a quiet drink is what you looking for, we were lucky enough to catch the landlady , Laura and her band perform on Saturday night , as always great fun and atmosphere, well done to all , special mention to the hard working staff who are always so friendly and attentive , Cheers

Husband and i had a rare night out and enjoyed a 3 course meal upstairs. As always a delightful meal and attentive service. Couldn't ask for more except to do it again soon. Thanks again BB

4 of us had a wonderful meal this evening. Why the restaurant was quiet I do not know, as the meal was a credit to the chef, and a delightful young man was in charge.

We have never ate at the brown bull so we thought we would try it. We only expected a bar menu. We were surprised to be presented with the menu. Wow. The food was first class. The service from the young waiter was superb. We would very much recommend it to all our friends in the village and out of the village as it is a gem of a place. First class all the way. Compliments to the very talented chef. Thank you for our exquisite dinner.

Fabulous fayre as always. Both of us had the fish n chips. It's an education having that here as the fish of the day can be one I'd never heard of. Today it was brill or something. Was light, tasty and a very generous portion. Nom nom nom

It's been a while since I last ate here and will definitely hurry back. My friend and I both ordered the steak which was presented and cooked to high standard. Served with chips ( I'm sure were twice cooked) onions rings and mushrooms which were delicious. We were given a taster starter and also a taster soup both delicious. Good service and quaint atmosphere, will def return soon.

Had lunch here as a party of 3 in the bar. Overpriced, tiny portions. Take my advice and go round the corner to the Three Churches for food. The Bull is losing custom as can be seen in the kitchen opening hours. Time for a serious rethink and provide the village with hearty fare instead of massaging a chef's ego.

As regular visitors to the brown bull it's usually difficult to get a table at short notice but was surprised to find they could fit three in on a Saturday night, now I know why.The restaraunts was virtually empty and the menu very limited to only four main courses one fish one lamb a veggie or a steak, they pad the menu out with free tasters a small oatmeal biscuit with cheese and a small bowl of soup this meant to lull you into thinking you are getting value for money but a steak has a three pound supplement plus two fifty for a sauce which makes a twenty pound two course twenty five fifty. With a couple of drinks a two course meal for three was £106.50 not in my opinion value for money as the steaks come with two onion rings a mushroom and three cherry tomatoes plus I think I counted four chips not a hearty portion. I don't think the brown bull will be seeing us in the near future very dissapointed as it was one of our favourite places to eat in the area.

Visited at the weekend after a walk. It's a really cozy pub, the lady behind the bar was so friendly and the decor is great! We ordered some chips to share and they were FANTASTIC! So we decided to get some other food....i was pretty disappointed. I got a chicken mayo salad.....this was chicken mayo, 3 slices of tomato and lettuce....not what i would call a salad really. A friend had a toastie and one side of the bread was massive with very little cheese on it. So i don't think i'd go back for a bite to eat, however as i said, the chips were amazing. Plus they allow dogs - so that earns an extra star in my book any day!

we came in last night for a last minute birthday dinner for my husband . I was fully expecting a "standard" bar meal and happy with that but was told on the phone it was restaurant only so we booked a table and I'm soooo glad we did !!! We were both so impressed by both the food and service. The 5 course (!) autumn menu was just out of this world !!!!! Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had !!! Chef Graham Forde and his team really need to be congratulated on this . What a wonderful feast we had !!! Thank you and well done !

This pub is superb. They do great bar food and their restaurant food is delicious. Prices are reasonable, staff are friendly and the pub looks amazing. Best pub!

New Autumn Menu primary motivation for our visit.Carefully and skilfully created by the resident chef Mr G Forde did not disappoint.The restaurant is located upstairs and reflects the history of this very old village pub. The dishes on offer include monkfish, mackerel,l pheasant and lamb amongst others.We relished fresh mackerel starters interspersed by delicious canapes and tasty small bowl of soup all included in the price.Our main dishes lamb and steak were great and accompanied by tasty sauces and inventive veg selection professionally presented. Seems like my foodie dream - generous portions meets nouveau cuisine style.Excellent dinner at reasonable price.The 2 young waiting staff were great, friendly attentive and helpful.

We are trying to lose weight just now (sorely needed) so have been in abstinence. Tonight some very favourite friends from France came to the village so we went to see them in "The Bull". As remembered the beer was great (it did very little for reducing my waistline, but that's my fault in collaboration with my mouth) and we were welcomed beautifully. What else do you need?

We ate here last FridayStaff friendly and smiling Felt the fish coudve been nicer if it had been a whole fish rather than portion but food freshly prepared but a bit pricy for pub food

Each time we visit the brown bull we always have a great time! The pub is very atmospheric and has a great range of beers on offer. They also have a small beer garden to the rear of the pub. Overall a must do if you find yourself in Lochwinnoch.

The pub and the restaurant are superb, great place to pop in for a drink in the bar or to get bar food. The restaurant is upstairs and has a menu you can view on line which changes every now and then - usually one fish dish available. Each time I have been the food has been fantastic well cooked and imaginative recipes - congratulations to the chef. All the staff are excellent and ensure you are looked after throughout your visit. Top notch

Once again a lovely meal at the brown bull , food fresh tasty and well presented,always guaranteed great food in this lovely wee pub/ restaurant, thanks to all staff, great service, atmosphere and value, cheers Sandra

My husband and i tried the Brown Bull on Saturday night for the first time. Food was faultless, lovely quirky place also service and the waiter were amazing, definitely be back soon.

We visited The Brown Bull restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary last Saturday evening. The cost booth was perfect for the occasion and the menu was fantastic, providing tantalising alternatives to the run of the mill choices found in most restaurants. We enjoyed three superb courses of freshly prepared, fantastically tasty dishes and were also treated to scrumptious appetisers while we ordered. The wine list is also extensive and caters for all tastes and budgets. The bar also has a wide range of real ales and beers. The staff were amazing, friendly, attentive and very efficient. We will most certainly be returning soon and I would recommend this venue for the fantastic food, warm and welcoming atmosphere and great value.

Recently dined here as a party of four and enjoyed it immensely!The menu offered great seasonal dishes, all the perfect size to enjoy three courses, a coffee and a cheeky bottle of wine without leaving so full you feel ill! We especially enjoyed the nice added touch of homemade appetisers while we waited for our starters. And we have to give a special mention to the chocolate roulade!The staff were extremely pleasant and attentive and very knowledgeable when it came to the menu.The atmosphere in the pub below made it completely impossible to leave without enjoying a couple of after dinner drinks!The whole evening was fantastic value for money and we can't wait to return to sample the Autumn menu!

This quaint building in Lochwinnoch is extremely popular with local people. There are no gimmicks merely pleasant company and good , attractive food . It has also recently won an award for being the friendliest pub in Scotland.

Atmospheric bar with a good selection of real ales.Staff were very nice.My husband and I went upstairs to the restaurant which again was atmospheric.We ordered our meal but found the portions to be very small.For example - A bowl of Soup of the Day amounted to 6 spoonfulsThe main course was also very small, expensive and worse, tasteless.Its a cracking pub but, oh, the food !!

Anniversary meal upstairs. Limited menu, miniscule portions, yet pricey. I could barely cut my meat let alone chew it. Only redeeming factor is it's not far to travel to McDonalds!

The Brown Bull in Lochwinnoch has won the contest to be named Scotland's Pub of the Year for 2016 - and it's a worthy winner. Great food and drink, great atmosphere, live music at weekends. What's not to like?

After talking about it for so long Laura we finally made it for a bar meal this week. You were right, it was delicious. Excellent varied menu at fair prices although the desserts seemed a little expensive.. Our appetites are whetted and we will be back for more. My brother-in-law, a lifelong connoisseur of traditional pubs, loved everything about the Bull on this his first visit and wishes it was on his own doorstep. I wouldn't mind that as he long as he is not on mine!!!!! Only kidding. Iain

I'm a fairly regular visitor to the Brown Bull for a pint with the girls, but Sunday was my first visit for food. We'd heard great things so were a bit surprised that Sunday's menu was limited to only a handful of dishes - two of which they were out of, along with all their desserts! The food was tasty, but quite small portions and not very warm. Drink, as always was fantastic but just a bit disappointed in the food selection. Will be back next weekend for a drink though!!

I'm fairly new to this part of the world and have enjoyed the bar in the Brown Bull on many occasions... friendly staff, welcoming local customers, great beers (including constantly changing range of ales) and high quality live music about once a month, etc… what's not to like?However, I was more than pleasantly surprised when I ate in upstairs restaurant this week, with my daughter and a number of friends. Quite simply, it was outstanding... going well beyond what one might normally expect in a village restaurant.Starters included roasted guinea fowl and fairly exotic barley risotto with mint broth. I had the guinea fowl which was delicious, but I have to say there were also very happy noises coming form my fellow dinners who chose differently.For the mains, there was a wonderful 'fish of the day' (hake, as I recall, served with shellfish in a seafood emulsion)... having chosen this dish, I can speak with some confidence regarding the skill of the chef. My guests also waxed lyrically about their perfectly cooked steak and chicken dishes.Persuaded perhaps by the excellent wine (the price of which was much less than one would normally expect to pay – we had a great Rioja for less than £15) we sampled the deserts, which easily maintained the high standards set by the starters and mains.In short, great food, in served lovely atmosphere, by attentive and knowledgeable staff… we will be back!

Lovely food, excellent presentation, faultless service but tiny portions. I'm under 12 stones but an hour after eating two courses there I was hungry again. C'mon guys - ONE tiny slice of guinea fowl in the starter?

First time in this pub on Sunday and we were not dissapointed. The staff were welcoming and attentive. We ended up staying for dinner which was amazing, and If you like real ales this is the place to go. We will defo be back.

I pop over on a regular basis if your like me and enjoy real ale this is the place for you they have a regular turn over of different ales on tap, usually about 3 or 4 on.

Yet again Laura and her team did not let us down. 7 of us for my birthday lunch. Lovely fresh food and no quibbling over my food requirements. Top notch. A definite must. Will never understand negative reviews as have never yet been let down.

Read the reviews and decided to give this place a try. Freezing cold inside despite log burner, wood and stone interior not particularly clean, smelly pub dogs and we had the misfrotune to observe and overhear a loud, rude, landlord. Lacked atmosphere. Uninviting.

A brilliant local pub. Real ales great atmosphere and clientele. A tribute to Laura for her management in keeping the charm and character of her establishment.

We were extremely fortunate to dine at the Brown Bull during our trip to Lochwinnoch. The food was fresh, wonderfully prepared by the chef at an excellent price. If you are near the Brown Bull and want a great dining experience I recommend this place. The Brown Bull pub downstairs is an excellent Scottish pub with warm locals and a great select of drinks.

Me and a friend popped into this pub after dumping our bikes after a long cycle and were pleasantly surprised by the choice of craft beers and scottish seafood. Would definitely go again if I was in the area.

Just back. Popped in with wife and 14 month old daughter for a cheeky wee lunch. Expected standard pub food, got far better. The food was really well priced and exceptionally well done. The pub itself is a traditional old Scottish pub with a first class choice of beers, the staff were lovely and as said the food was first class. I will be back and it will be before long. Thanks folks, looking forward to returning already.

A very friendly and well-run village local that is very clearly the hub of the community. A warm welcome awaits and the hand-pulled cask beer is very well kept. I haven't been in for food but assuming it is of the same standard as everything else it won't be long before I come again to try it. Two delightful pub dogs must not be given tit-bits; they will ask but have been well-trained not to pester if you say no. Tuesday night pub quiz is keenly contested and makes a very good evening out.

We had a family gathering this weekend organised by my nephew. The Bull was everyone's first choice. There were 20 of us but Laura was still willing to accommodate us. We pre-ordered a variety of different meals from the bar menu. The food was served timeously, it was freshly cooked and, most importantly, absolutely delicious. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Love this wee place. It never fails :-)

My son and I were visiting family who live in the village. We really enjoyed our several visits to the Brown Bull and the staff and owner Laura could not have been friendlier. Trivia night was a blast even if we knew nothing about British football or rugby and rumour has it you can even win "Pub Pounds" if you finish as a top team. Sadly due to the lack of hockey and accurate Canadian questions we never found out, but we shall return to try again. If you are in the area do try the Bull, it is a historic building filled with friendly people and lots of drink choices. Next time I will try the food, especially if I win some Pub Bucks... Thanks Laura and staff for making our visits always enjoyable.