Cook's Bar and Kitchen in Falkirk

Table was booked for 6:45 pm Food was pretty good. Service left much to be desired, brought water and wine. Had to open the wine ourselves? We asked for the desert menu and was pestered 3 times within 5mins if we wanted a sweet. Staff seemed like they could not get rid of us quick enough! We had to ask for the bill twice. We would not go back.

Esperaba una experiencia mucho mejor basada en las críticas. Comida muy media, bastante sosa, sobre todo en base a los precios. Buen servicio y personal.

We found Cook's on a visit to the Kelpies - what a find! We were in time for their weekday lunch time menu, extremely good value for excellent quality food. The haggis starter is to die for! Good size portions too. The waitress was friendly and efficient without being overbearing. Dogs are allowed too, our Red Setter was welcomed. I'd definitely come back here if ever in the area, it's well deserving of 5 stars.

Durante nuestra estancia de fin de semana en The Grange Manor Hotel, cenamos en Cook’s Bar & Kitchen durante dos noches consecutivas y quedamos completamente impresionados. Alojando a nuestro perro, el personal nos sentó en una zona espaciosa y nos proporcionó rápidamente un tazón de agua, mostrando su cálida hospitalidad. El servicio fue eficiente y atento, con tiempos de espera mínimos. La comida era excepcional, en particular los entrantes. Probamos tanto el menú principal como el asado dominical, ambos muy recomendables. El menú del domingo ofrece una gran relación calidad-precio fija - selección de precios. Toda la experiencia fue encantadora, dejándonos con ganas de volver.

During our weekend stay at The Grange Manor Hotel, we dined at Cook’s Bar & Kitchen for two consecutive evenings and were thoroughly impressed. Accommodating our dog, the staff seated us in a spacious area and promptly provided a water bowl, showcasing their warm hospitality. The service was efficient and attentive, with minimal waiting times. The food was exceptional, particularly the starters. We sampled both the main menu and the Sunday roast, both of which we highly recommend. The Sunday menu offered a great value fixed-price selection. The entire experience was delightful, leaving us eager to return.

My hubby and I had a lovely time at the cooks bar and kitchen. Staff were great, very friendly and we were looked after so well. Food was delicious. The best onion rings ever. Would definitely recommend 100%.

Have been before and was there with a friend on Wed. 18th. Feb. Were met by a lovely girl 'Cat;, I think Catriona was her full name, who made us most welcome and at ease She was extremely efficient and guided us through the possible menu(s). Must say, the variety of choices was excellent and, after the Three Course Lunch Menu, we were both thankful we had enjoyed our lunch there. Would definitely recommend this as an eating place in the Falkirk Area! Extremely good quality AND at the right price! Thank You Cook's Bar & Kitchen, we WILL be back.

At Christmas we were given a voucher for a meal. Not been here before so didn't know what to expect, but we had a lovely meal. Staff were friendly, courteous and efficient. Will definitely be returning.

Almorzamos aquí hoy. Mi plato de pollo estaba bien, pero mi marido no era como Mac y el queso debería ser. Me di cuenta de que a mitad de su comida estaba jugando con ella. Entonces lo probé y no pude probar el queso en absoluto! Inusualmente la camarera no nos preguntó cómo disfrutamos de nuestra comida y no nos quitó los platos después de que terminamos.

Came to Cooks bar for dinner for the first time. Pre booking was easy and an ample amount of parking available. Arriving I saw a rustic character building with a seasoning of modern touches. Upgraded well however the decor was not to my taste. I felt its decor was disconnected from its historic stature but very clean, warm and welcoming. The menu was vast, offering a nice selection however the steak (price per gram) did not specify where it came from but the black pudding, fish, prawn etc all specified where it came from. I didn't agree with charging extra for sauce that traditionally comes with that dish either. I ordered the fish which was delicious, but again I feel it was lacking it's value for money. Staff friendly and attentive but did need to be reminded about missing items which was strange as it was not busy. I would recommend it if you are looking for a nice meal out or a change from a pub meal.

La comida era mediocre y los cócteles eran un desastre, no se puso ningún esfuerzo en ellos pegado en un vaso de jugo normal, he visto mejores servidos en una fiesta en casa

We had a fab meal at cooks last night. We weren't going to go because the reviews on here weren't the best. However I am so glad we ignored them and went. The food was delicious , the staff were friendly and very attentive. Will definetly be back..

Venue is lovely and so warm on a cold night. Our waitress was so nice. I had fish and chips but chips were skinny fries and a little hard, wasn't expecting those chips. Had a sticky toffee pudding but had definitely been over microwaved and was tough but they gave a discount. Would I go back sorry I wouldn't im afraid.

Got stared by one of the waitresses right after my friend and I stepped into the restaurant and was asked to order drinks before we got sitted without offering any drink menu. The risotto, the wedges, the parmesan fries and the sundae were nice but not the Mexican wrap.

We have just returned home from Cook’s bar & kitchen (6pm on Christmas Day 2024). Very very disappointed is the best I can say about our experience, firstly when we arrived I stated that we had booked and paid for a table and were shown a table on the right, it was barely able to accommodate us, we had to slide in on the bench with the table uncomfortably close to our bodies, there was no table covering and no mats for drinks although we each received a thin paper menu sheet which listed the availability for food, very little choice but mainly a set menu. My Wife cannot eat onions so asked if there was any onion in any of the food on the menu, she was informed that onion was in everything. We ordered our drinks and every time we picked up the glass, we were dripped on as there was no mats, the meals arrived, I chose the traditional Christmas meal as did my guest and my wife chose the roast beef (without gravy, onions) the meals arrived after a while and were almost inedible, the turkey was dry and turned up at edges, the roast beef was cut the wrong way and vegetables, well should I say the lack of vegetables, two sprouts per plate (when Asda were selling the at 10p per bag). Then sweet, promised a traditional Christmas pudding, it arrived as a pre-set portion with some sort of sauce and a piece of ice cream. The whole experience was dreadful, the decor was something out of Dickens and the staff looked bedraggled and not in any uniform. Will NOT be back. I do NOT recommend. Robert W Corbett.

Cook's Bar & Kitchen is a true gem! The lively atmosphere and friendly service create an inviting ambiance. We were thoroughly impressed by the delicious food and beautifully crafted cocktails. Whether you're planning a casual dinner or a special occasion, Cook's is a fantastic choice. We highly recommend it!"

Beautiful food in a lovely place.

Very good meal at reasonable price. Great service - by Anna - very friendly person. Would recommend this restaurant.

Decepcionado ☹️ mi pareja y yo no habíamos salido a comer en mucho tiempo n decidió tener una cita por la noche. Lo dejamos a última hora y conseguimos una mesa aquí. Después de leer las críticas parecía prometedor. Nunca lo habíamos probado pero habíamos oído cosas buenas. Cuando llegamos el ambiente era encantador teníamos una cabina que nos sentó bien, ya que es mucho más íntimo. Pedimos entrantes que eran promedio. Luego ambos comieron filete... en primer lugar estaba muy soso... sin condimento alguno, pedí medio raro y vino bien hecho. Mi pareja quería que estuviera bien hecho, lo que sí vino bien hecho, pero era masticable y de mal gusto, considerando la cantidad de dinero que cuesta un filete para que no esté a la altura es realmente decepcionante. Las patatas fritas eran como patatas fritas de una bolsa de un supermercado y la salsa de pimienta era espesa y grumosa. Estoy segura que la camarera lo sabía porque casi no tocábamos nuestra comida, aunque nunca preguntó cómo era nuestra comida ni dijo que está todo bien! Tampoco estaba ocupado, ¡así que esa no sería la excusa! Normalmente nos sentamos a tomar unas copas y disfrutar de estar fuera, pero no pudimos salir lo suficientemente rápido. La lección aprendida nunca volverá. La única razón por la que he dado 2 estrellas es el hecho de que es un buen lugar pequeño o tendría 1 estrella.

Una comida fantástica que tuve haggis Bon bons muy sabroso seguido de pastel de carne con puré y verduras encantadoras. Tarta de queso para terminar. Gran personal a buen precio también.

Ate here for 4 nights whilst away with work. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Food was good, some dishes better than others, I had the lamb shoulder, beef burger, steak and a sea food linguine. The steak was ok but really overpriced and served on a Wetherspoons style plate, one sorry looking mushroom and tomato served up with it! The Burger was tasty if a little underdone (no issue for me but maybe check people are ok with served pink!) The lamb was amazing. Seafood linguine wasn’t to my taste. Deserts had plenty of choice but only the sticky toffee did it for me, the rest were mediocre and seemed defrosted. Again expensive for what they are. Atmosphere was ok each night, didn’t spend long in there. I wouldn’t say it’s got a lot of charisma about it though! 4/5 all in as the staff where great!

Nice quite place, has great food and good service and overall makes for a great dining experience, also impressed by reasonable lunch menu.

The most disgusting meal we have had in Scotland. The chicken katzu was a piece of chicken about 2 to 3 mm thick covered in about 8 mm of some sort of batter/ crumb, deep fried. There was a sauce on it they called curry, well I would never have served that to a customer!! It was served with some extremely small portion of instant rice and a cheap shop bought piece of nam bread. How they let it leave the kitchen is beyond me!!! We ate it, and paid full price which in itself makes me sick. I am really disgusted that that is what they consider a decent meal to serve to paying guests!!

Staff made us welcome an was very friendly ☺️.

Rude, disinterested female at front of house when we eventually tracked her down yapping in the kitchen. Rude and dismissive taking our booking and even worse in person, September 29th 2024. We got up and left after the drinks order to give her another chance, which she failed with flying colours.

We came here when we discovered our hotel wasn't doing food . Would definitely recommend. I had blade of beef which was very tender and delicious. My husband had Highland burger which he enjoyed. Definitely recommend.

Had a nice lunch here on the way back from the Kelpies. A really nice prawn cocktail and salad.

Esto está cerca del hotel al que llegamos exhaustos después de volar. . tiene que ser las peores comidas que hemos tenido en mucho tiempo. Personal agradable

Went for lunch/dinner after visiting the Kelpies. I had a starter and a main and both were excellent, and the service was also very efficient. The starters were all pretty pricey, and the mains were on the higher end of what I would have expected to pay, but given how good both were and with good portions size I do feel it was reasonable value.

Reservamos una mesa en el bar y la cocina de los cocineros para pasar un tiempo de calidad con la familia, fuimos recibidos por Abbie y mostrados a la mesa, pedimos comida y bebidas servidas por la encantadora Abbie nada era demasiado molesto para ella considerando que estaba extremadamente ocupado Abbie siempre tenía una sonrisa , la comida era encantadora y pegajoso pudín de toffee era Devine . volveremos pronto recomendaría encarecidamente cocineros bar y cocina

Vine para una comida de última hora con la familia Menú encantador, porciones fantásticas y calidad de la comida, a un precio razonable Recomendaría encarecidamente

We attended this restaurant due to staying at the hotel for a wedding. There were 13 of us booked in in advance. The service was shockingly slow (over 1 hour from ordering until we received our starters). The food we all agreed was average of taste and presentation. The staff only came to us twice during the whole 2.5 hours we were there to take drink orders. A few went up to the bar to request drinks to be met with “we will come over” which was not received. After our starters it was another 20 minutes until our main meal. They took a while to remove empty plates after finishing as well. Two of us went to find the complaints procedure to discover there was not one - we simply had to discuss this with a waitress. We acknowledged this was not directly the waitresses or chefs fault but more the lack of extras to work when it was a busy night. Sadly we were disappointed and all 13 of us will not be returning to this restaurant due to the length of time it took to serve. I asked for a resolution to this and was met with nothing so requested at least a discount off our £300+ bill which we thankfully got. Sadly would not recommend booking here if you are staying in the hotel with al large group. A real shame as it looked a lovely place.

Visited with friend. Place was quite busy but they managed to squeeze us in. Service was excellent and very friendly. Food was delicious and a lot of it. Definitely will recommend and be back.

Terrible customer service. Front desk was not helpful at all. We went to the restaurant for a drink and snack but waitress told us to go to the bar if we only want a drink. We went to the bar and waited there 10 minutes untill someone took order for our drinks which then been served in dusty glasses.

Awesome food great service highly recommended

Stopped here for a quick lunch. Excellent customer service and great lunch too.

Nice food. Great service. They even did a take away for me which they don't normally do.

One of the worst experiences I have ever had in a restaurant . the food was barely edible. the hygiene was the worst I have ever seen in a food establishment . The staff were unwilling to listen to what I had to say. And it's the worst amount of money I have spent in any restaurant ever

On walking in to the rest the impression you get is it's going to be good, and as we sat down we had high hopes, but on being seated another table had a glasses broken on it which caused the glass to scatter on to the floor, it took the staff 20 mins to even start cleaning it up, and using a floor brush to sweep up the glass from the table made us think have we made the right choice to eat here. We had our starter which was nice. And then our mains came and my husband feathered beef was full off grissel and didn't look very appealing and my own nachos were very bland and I have had better ones made at home. I definitely would not return or recommend this place. When my husband spoke to the server's he was accused of being rude when he pointed out how unhygienic the cleaning up was and they weren't very happy about the comments or feed back. Will definitely avoid in future.

Although not overly busy the food did take some time to come. However it was fresh and tasty. Service was great. Very attentive.

We have visited this restaurant on many occasions without any issues. Unfortunately after today’s visit, I’d be thinking twice before returning. The venue is a good size with a nice setting and good ambiance. The food can be on the pricey side, but has a wide selection and is usually great. This time however, my wife opted for the macaroni & cheese, whereas I had the fajitas. Around 30 minutes later the food finally arrived and I could see the look of disappointment on my wife’s face immediately, as it didn’t look at all appetising. As it turned out, the food was bland and tasteless. No seasoning whatsoever. I had 2 large tortilla wraps, but the amount of vegetables provided, wouldn’t even fill one, and not a lot of variety. Such a let down. The saving grace of the meal was our server Anna. She was absolutely superb.. Went the extra mile to try and rectify the problems.

we went for my husbands 60th birthday meal 5 adults and 2 children. We found the place bright and cheery lovely atmosphere. Staff go out their way for you. We were happy the kids menu wasnt normal chicken nuggets etc and proper meals. My grandsons had fish and chicken both enjoyed the meals and ate them no problem. especially the fish. Even catered for grandsons allergies . The adults enjoyed both their starters and main meals every thing was delicious and prepared how we asked it to be. Will be returning again to try something different as all the food coming out the kitchen looked and smelt amazing.

Very tasty burger and chicken caesar salad 👍

The steak pie was excellent, the burger was mediocre.

The food was perfectly fine, not very inspired but I did just pick a burger so maybe my fault. Service was in 2 parts. The first waitress was smiley and present unfortunately we didn't see much of her. The second was really grumpy, forced, and mostly trying not to make eye contact. Guests were left waiting to be seated for so long, I had second hand embarrassment.

Food was amazing from Entree to Dessert. Great sized portions. Very well priced. The staff were friendly and the meals were brought out promptly. The atmosphere was very cosy. Highly recommend.

Food was simply amazing from Entree to Dessert. Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

We booked a table online being a Saturday night and was glad we had since it was very busy. We were seated at a window table by one of the very friendly waitresses. There was a very wide and varied menu choice with something to suit every taste along with a specials board. My husband had the haggis bon bons to start and I had the black pudding and brie which I have to say was one of the nicest starters I have tasted in a long time. We both had the blade of beef with peppercorn sauce for main and we finished off with a sticky toffee pudding and a panna cotta. All dishes were delicious and well presented and the staff were so friendly and efficient also. We had a lovely meal and would certainly recommend a visit if in the area. 10 out of 10!

Went for a catch up with a friend. The place was quiet at the time we were there so we were able to get a table without booking ahead. Food was lovely and a good choice

Staying tonight in the adjoining hotel and decided to try this restaurant. Very little custom and therefore, atmosphere. That may have been because it was a Sunday evening and the Scottish football team were playing in the Euros. Having looked back at the previous comments, I would wholeheartedly agree with the size of the prawns in the prawn cocktail. For £10 these should have been considerably larger, not the small cooking prawns offered. On to the main course, ok with burger etc. However, the placing of gherkins on the prawn cocktail and also on the burger reminds one of a local fast food franchise and a previous incident in USA. I would suggest removing from the menu. Back to the reviews, the over indulgent use of copy and pasting of responses makes a patron think that management don't care.

Dined on a Wednesday evening and was well pleased. Meat in steak pie was really tender, a little bit more pastry would have been appreciated. Peaceful ambience, nice staff. Will return for sure.

Had a family meal for 8 adults with 1 baby in a high chair for fathers day. Everyone enjoyed their meal.

Food was really nice and service was pretty good, friendly staff, but the place was empty and we still waited quite a while for desserts. I will definitely come back though, worth a visit for sure.

Top food at reasonable prices. Friendly service.

Served by Anna she was helpful And great service she recommended trying the apple crumble and custard and it was delicious highly recommend this restaurant And this restaurant is very child friendly

Ambiente acolhedor. Lilla nos atendeu com muita atenção. Torta de carne muito saborosa, e sirloin também. Perfeito, vale muito à pena. Estacionamento no local

Went on a recommendation, superb food

Very tasty food, nice and fast service

Lovely wee restaurant. Food was good and service was great- attentive but not annoying! Didn't feel rushed and had a very pleasant evening. Have been several times for lunch but this was the first time for dinner will definitely be back!

Really enjoy our meal, our Sunday roast was very tasty and the service was great. Definitely recommend

It was alright, tbf. I think they are trying to go upper class from a public house. Food was nice. Meal for 2 and drinks £65. Pet friendly...

It was very tasty, lots of choice for a rather small restaurant. Cozy atmosphere and friendly service. No waiting times when we were there for lunch during the week.

Restaurant 15 minutes walk from “Tea Kelpies” and next to “The Grange Manor” hotel. Welcome and pleasant service. The different dishes we ordered were delicious. On the menu, there are several traditional Scottish dishes. The atmosphere is a bit reminiscent of a dinner.

Good food, cosy and lovely staff

Worked with me and my dietary restrictions (gluten, egg, dairy) Best meal I’ve had eating out in a while. I was so grateful!

Sunday lunch with the parents, lovely meat and well worth the value for money. 3 courses is only £21 and the meat is incredible, 2 courses for £20 it's defo worth the visit of this out of sight but great place to eat. Staff very friendly and courteous.

Good quality food but rather cold, don't think they had any heating on.

Beautiful cosy wee place. The 2 ladies waiting on us were perfect hosts! The food was Devine. We both had the sirloin steak and it was cooked to perfection. Portion sizes were spot on. Onion rings were delicious in a lovely crispy batter. Dessert was to die for too. Highly recommend coming here if you’re in the area or staying at The Grange Manor Hotel like we are.

Lovely place to eat. Good food, great, attentive service. Ample parking. Kids menu is good also, with standard selection for the.

Had a meal in here, was lovely I will definitely be back

Great lunch 😋 couldn't move after it. The service was excellent 👌

Was here on a weekday for lunch with my partner. Well decorated. Wasn't too busy but they did have a few tables filled. [To be updated re thoughts on food.] The hot chocolates we had were smooth, but mine arrived very much spilled. I think management would prove wise providing staff with some self balancing service trays. Service was okay, did feel like our server was waiting for her shift to finish. We were overcharged 40% on the 2-course menu, it was probably a genuine mistake.

Our booking was last Friday at 4.45pm so place was very quiet, as you would expect. We all enjoyed our meals. Only disappointment was we planned on ordering from their 2 and 3 course menu as it states this is available Monday to Friday between 12pm and 5pm but the waitress said last orders for that menu is 4.30pm!! Think they need to clarify this on the menu then as misleading and unfair. Meals from this menu are presented slightly differently but same excellent quality and great value.

I decided to go here for lunch a few months before Christmas as I was about to make a reservation for Christmas Dinner, thankfully I decided to check this place out first. Service was slow. I had the chicken and my veg was all cooked frozen veg. No taste. Some of the chicken and haggis was ok. Some was overcooked under a heat lamp probably for a while. Mashed potato was good. The persons I was with main course wasn't any better theirs was fish and chips with an uncooked batter! We complained and received the meals comoensated but this put me off booking there for Christmas. Won't be running back there anytime soon!

Quiet place to eat and enjoy a wonderful 5⭐️food

Staff were good,restaurant was clean food was excellent.

We had Christmas Day lunch here - party of 4. It was faultless. The food was delicious and well cooked, the staff were charming, efficient and friendly and the atmosphere was festive. Santa even made an appearance. It couldn't have been better - well done to everyone involved.

The flat iron steak was very tasty, nice ambience, swift service.

Lovely meal. Exceptional service. 2 waitresses on, and the place was full, including a party of at least 16.

Really good to get a booth, nice ambience, great service without being imposing, food of a high quality so will definitely be back

We’d visited Cooks years ago and wasn’t impressed but our recent visit was really nice. Food was great. Service great too. Nice friendly staff. Booking was a bit awkward so would recommend just calling.

The restaurant is advertised on Google as dog friendly. We arrived with a small dog and were told that the restaurant is not dog friendly today

3 course meal with drinks. Delicious starter of lentil soup, mains of sirloin steak cooked to our preferences, followed with desserts of Arran ice cream and a sundae. All delicious. Service could not be faulted. Knowledgeable, attentive staff. Lovely greeting on entering Restaurant. Hope to return soon.

Thank you to the lovely staff who let us in an hour early! Food was wonderful and the service continued to be great. Ideal spot if visiting the Kelpies.

Great wee place for great food and service

Amazing food and excellent service! The Haggis BonBons were incredible, was my first taste of Haggis and I'm hooked!! Beautiful restaurant and very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend it!

I took my Aunt for lunch as it was her 90 birthday. The restaurant was lovely. Greeted by a lovely girl. My Aunt had her first cocktail! The meal was delicious and plentiful as it was from the special menu great value for money. The girl was attentive and when my Aunt's latte came she had put a candle in the shortbread biscuit as she wasn't having a dessert. What a lovely thoughtful thing to do. Will definitely return.

A place with a nice interior, with friendly staff and delicious food.

Super jagnjetina. Dolazim ponovo

This has been on the list of places to try for a while! We went for dinner early on a Saturday evening. Food was scrumptious and the staff were friendly and polite. Our food arrived promptly. Would definitely recommend 👌

First time visitor, but will definitely return. Loved the decor, the setting and the ambience, only bettered by the service & tasty food on offer, which was top drawer. We were hoping for a nice, relaxing anniversary dinner and couldn't have imagined it going better than it did. Highly recommended.

After travelling around the UK, enduring no more than mediocre food and questionable service since lockdown, it was a fantastic surprise to actually eat great food and be served by very pleasant staff. We had ribeye steak and chicken fajitas and they were delicious. We would love to come back, when we’re next this way.

The meals were excellent and we couldn't fault the staff. Recommended to us by Premier Lodge. A good choice.

I went with my mum to cooks this afternoon for lunch the food was absolutely delicious I would definitely recommend it for eating out

Good service, limited gluten free options but server had good awareness and checked with kitchen which great - had steak which felt was a little expensive and not great £28 ish (and no mushroom as stated !) sadly for money far better value in many other places in glasgow. Felt bit hotel prices (which in fairness it is!) not best food, was ok!

Great little bar / restaurant with some excellent food at reasonable prices. Service can be a little slow, though.

My daughter and I had Dinner at Cook's Bar and Kitchen. The staff were very welcoming, efficient and pleasant. Our starters were followed by seafood linguine and feather blade of beef - all excellent quality and taste and very substantial portions. Much as we wanted to try the cheese board, we just weren't able to!

Great place to eat,good location,food and service really good.

Popped in to this fabulous eatery after visiting the Kelpies. We were warmly welcomed by a lovely young lady who looked after our table (3 adults, 4 children) from start to finish. The food, service and atmosphere was truly exceptional. Would highly recommend to all.

Nice food Nice service with a smile 😊