Drovers Inn and Pub in Stirling

A bit rustic for me - average food in an average atmosphere room - fine but a little underwhelming - needs a bit of love and care to get over the tired feel. Very welcoming staff

We stopped here on our way to Fort William. The food was great and the staff really friendly. The service was quick and the local beer and fruit cider really nice. Quirky place with an interesting history and lots of great photos, pictures and stuffed animals !

Well haven been here years ago drove up with my friends and god daughter from Essex only to find a frosty receptionist when I asked if we could still have lunch, “ask the bar I don’t detail with that”. Asked the barmaid and explained we had drove from Essex and did not know they stopped at 2.30 which it now was. Said oh I’ll ask the chef , hung about to then having to chase her and ask how she was getting on only to be told sorry no can’t serve you as they have finished. I understand but to turn away trade by not even offering sandwiches seems bad. When I was there before as I say they couldn’t do enough to feel you welcome . However today to quote billy Connolly , we were felt to be as popular as a fart on a space suit, and no I won’t be back and would never recommend them to anyone else travelling up to see a 300 year old bar with 20 century rude staff….

Of course it’s quirky and historical and has a brilliant USP but the waiting staff and so sour faced and miserable - guy behind the bar fine but c’mon ladies, a smile would not go a miss. We asked for water (we had already bought drinks) and you’d have thought we’d asked her to walk to Glasgow to fetch it on her head. Eating establishments that make you feel like apologising for your presence really get on my nerves.

Been many times on the way north. Used to have a smoky log fire, but this seems replaced by a wood burning stove, unlit in August. Had a light lunch. The diet coke came out of a hose, and had so much ice it was probably 50:50. The ham and cheese ciabatta melt was okay, though the salad side was poor salad leaves. The coleslaw may have been home made, however. The mac and cheese was okay, albeit a bit on the skimpy side, again with poor salad leaves. Certainly not gourmet fare, though the mostly passing trade may not be bothered.

We we rang ahead and were told we didn’t need to book so that was all good. We turned up and before even walking in to the pub the waft of beautiful smells was enough for us to know we were going to have a good time. Service was absolutely brilliant. Drinks service was great And made even better by the fact that all the staff were wearing kilts. The restaurant service was great. The food was absolutely 10 out of 10. We both had the vegetarian sausages, mash peas, onion gravy and crispy leaks which was 10 out of 10 absolutely delicious. The history of the place and the stuffed animals just added to the incredible Scottish vibe which we absolutely loved We Will definitely go back when We visit Scotland again. I’m really surprised by some of the negative reviews here because our experience was nothing but positive and I encourage you to Pay a Visit

Un restaurant dans ce village, copieux nous avons déjeuné, très vieil endroit. Servi par des serveurs en kilt On commande au bar comme partout. Très bon. Je vous le conseille

Nice night, lets go a drive. Ah The Drovers. Have not been for a while. Grab a table. order and pay at bar, including the 10% service charge. One hour 20 later. Excuse me where is our food? What did you order??? Forget it. Money back. charged us for the drinks though and the 10%. What a total shambles of a place. Food looked awful and think we dodged the proverbial. Avoid....

We stopped here on route for a late lunch. It was very busy but the toilets were in a terrible state, we ordered tuna melts, which were smothered in orange cheese and tuna, mayo mix was slapped on. The salad had brown tips and was not dressed. The seating in the restaurant felt dirty. It was one of the most disappointing meals we have had. Don’t stop on route.

Incredible ciabattas with fries, massive portions and tasted amazing. Welcoming vibe and dog friendly, definitely recommend stopping as a good pitstop along the way!

We arrived to find that all the tables in the main bar were already reserved, so we were sat in one of the other rooms. Fair enough, we hadn't booked in advance. We got a round of drinks and placed our food order, and waited. And waited. Another party arrived at the adjacent table, and ordered food, and ate it, and left. Still we waited. A guy eventually came to our table and asked if we could remember what we'd ordered, because there'd been a 'mix-up'. We repeated our order. Another party came in and ordered food, and were served. We collared the waitress as she passed and asked what was happening to our food, as we'd been waiting over an hour. She seemed unembarrassed, but said she would go and find out. That was the last we saw of her. We got another round of drinks. And waited some more. After what seemed like an age, our food finally arrived, without any word of apology for the wait. I got the impression that this pub gets a lot of passing trade who will only come in once, so they couldn't care less about giving their customers a good experience to draw them back. The surreptitiously-added service charge on the bill adds insult to injury. I was quite embarrassed by the fiasco because I'd recommended that we dine here for its quirky character. Live and learn, I won't be doing that again.

Nous avons passé une nuit dans l’hôtel, décoré de façon très originale. Le soir nous avons très bien mangé, nous avons apprécié la simplicité des serveurs et leur gentillesse. Petit dèj Scottish au top. Nous avions aussi la possibilité de commander un panier repas pour le lendemain midi à récupérer pendant le check-out. Très pratique !!!

Dépaysement complet dans la plus vieille auberge d'écosse. Une fois installé, l'accueil est sympa et il y en a pour tous les goûts.

We stopped off for lunch at the Drovers on our way back from the Isle of Skye. I've visited the drovers dozens of times and as child on the way back from Skye/Mull and have always loved it. We had fish and chips and Steak and Guinness pie. The fish was described as a Shark on the menu, probably a little misleading as it was quite small, but still lovely quality. The pie was delicious though. We got the two meals and and a pint of diet coke and blackcurrant and soda. My husband paid at the til and after coming to sit down stated that the drinks must have cost £9 which seemed extortionate, especially when one was blackcurrant and soda. We were surprised but didn't think much else of it. Then after eating and looking at the menu fro desserts, it stated that a discretionary 10% service charge is added to every bill, so this is why the drinks seemed so expensive. We had paid an extra £3/4 on top of what the cost should have been. I think this is really sneaky that you are asked to order at the bar and then asked to pay, without being handed a bill to check-over, trust the bar staff and not be told there is a service charge on there. I don't mind paying, but its up to me and at my discretion, it shouldn't be added on and not mentioned and only stated at the bottom of a menu. One shouldn't have to be doing the maths in their head whilst stood there ordering, especially when one doesn't know the cost of drinks. I found this really sneaky that when paying upfront at the bar, it isn't' mentioned and our drinks have essentially cost £9 instead of £4.50. Just another thing, a couple on the next table with two children who were on ipads had them on loud, really annoying when trying to eat and all you can hear is game noises from two ipads, staff should have told them to put the devices on silent as to not disturb other guests, to me that would be common sense anyway. We also moved out of one of the dining rooms to the main bar due to a dog in there that would not stop barking at any person or dog who walked past, you could still hear him barking from the bar constantly. Whilst I have a dog and like a dog friendly venue, if they won't be quiet they should be told to go put them in the car, as its really annoying for guests, especially when dining and other dogs are behaved. Of course we'll be back and love the Drovers but just had to point out these 3 niggles which ruined our lunchtime.

Very atmospheric, interesting, dog friendly pub. Had a lovely lunch of beef and Guinness pie with mash and veg, husband had the burger - both very good and portions were huge! Would recommend.

This hotel is the most atmospheric place I have ever stayed. The staff are attentive and so friendly, the rooms are alive with character and I love that it has been kept looking exactly as it should. I was only meant to stay one night but after travelling around we decided to spend another night, The food is beautiful, the surrounding scenery is spectacular, highly recommend anyone thinking of staying here to experience it you won’t be disappointed!

The drovers inn has always been my favourite place to visit for a bite to eat and a nice scenic drive. But upon my return I saw they have increased the prices dramatically from only being there in the last couple of months. I normally get the fish and chips, and I always appreciate the reasonable priced food. Was £14 now its £18?!!! I bet the staff didn't get a rise like this! Same portion size, same everything. Day light robbery!

Stayed here had few issues, manager Scott went above and beyond to rectify all issues, we back again in summer because location and service was second to none, but need to praise Scott for his professional service and is a credit to this establishment he is the face to the rovers inn! Can't wait to return

There was no heating on a freezing cold day and it took almost 1 hour for a toastie to arrive and the service was extremely poor the food was nice but I'm not happy and I will NOT come back.

Outstanding food. Got to say drove from Luss to check out the drovers. Food was fantastic staff was really helpful quirky hotel definitely have to totally recommend this place we definitely will return total value for money 10 out 10

As soon as we walked in it instantly felt like we had stepped back in time,stuffed animals everywhere, excellent place, spooky but in an interesting way, wooden floor stone walls, amazing food,real wood burning fires, haunted but will be back

Great fun, good music, cozy place, food somewhat average! Evening fully and greatly enjoyed with friends and music! Not to drive for, but good for a drop-in:)

Gutes pub. Etwas schmuddelig, gehört aber auch dazu 🤣🤣🤣 essen gut aber die portionen sind viiiiiiel zu gross. Man kann gut einen teller zu zweit essdn

Have just spent two fabulous nights here. The place is full of character,hope they never change it.All the staff were fantastic,Scott and Allan in particular could not have been more helpful and courteous. We ate dinner both nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. Breakfast was also very good with a good selection to choose from. Our room was spotless and warm. We have booked to come back in July of next year for 3nights. Would highly recommend this wee quirky hidden gem.

Stopped by for food nice bar menu plenty of choice . Good selection of Beers whiskey and friendly Bar staff. Real authentic atmosphere . Full of History. Gets busy so book

We had booked an over night stay for two couples and had phoned the day before to book dinner and were told that we could not book, so we arrived on Saturday 10/09/23 to see all the table with booked signs on them. We asked again and managed to get a table for 6.30, when this came the table had been given away. We eventually managed to get something to eat and the food was reasonable albeit on very uncomfortable seats. The singer in the main bar sounded great but we could not get in due t all the pre booked tables and the queue a the bar which had only one person serving and was continually busy. The room we stayed in was clean but the bathroom stank of excrement and the noise form the toilet next door vibrated through the wall, we went for breakfast which was frankly appalling, we paid £300 for two rooms and to be honest they were worth £50 the staff could not be bothered and were obviously overworked, the place needs closed down

This was part of a tour we were on. Was great to see the history of the place. My meal was delicious. Mince and tatties. Husbands was fair. He had the vegetarian bangers and mash. It was like potatoes on potatoes. Beer was warm so if you want cold ask for it.

I didn’t think I liked haggis, until I went here. I had the highlander burger, my friend the poached salmon salad both very good, fast service.

Been going to the Drovers since the 70s. Today stopped for lunch. When I ordered at the bar the amount asked for seemed more than it should. When I asked the bar man what the prices were I was told he added a 10% service charge. I asked why I wasn’t told or that the menus didn’t mention it. He replied he “ Couldn’t be arsed “ and would take it off the bill. I was given an unitemized receipt for the total. The fish and chips was good. When I got home I happened to check my bank for something unrelated and noticed I had been charged twice. Once for the correct bill and once with the service charge. It would be nice to think it was a genuine mistake but I don’t think so. So sad . Ps called them several times but they don’t answer the phone

Lieu pittoresque, personnel et boissons corrects mais nourriture exécrable: poulet sec, fromage fondu sans goût, légumes surgelés, haggis farineux steak...

Just awful… the run down rickety old place gives it some kind of quirky appeal I guess? But everything else wasn’t great.

Disappointing dinner and drinks with family. Standards are slipping and food really was not desirable. Most things dry and tasteless with a sorry looking salad - just a small handful of only lettuce. Service was not great either, have to order at the bar (which...

Let me start with the positives. The food here was delicious. That's where it ends. The building is very old, but could be so much nicer if they just went round with a hoover and duster. The bar staff are all incredibly rude. They clearly...

We stayed one night at the Drovers Inn after day 2 of walking the West Highland Way! I cannot describe how grateful I was to stumble into this place after a very tiring day. It is situated fairly near to the trail and in beautiful...

The best, most interesting and random place I’ve ever been to and hard to describe. It’s an ancient inn with beautiful scenery and a good location for the West Highland Way. Filled with stuffed animals, old weapons, random furniture and even a ghost, it has...

Usually love the Drovers food and service, unfortunately not today, very rude and abrupt barman and mediocre food, shame as was looking forward to the usual good food and hospitality.

What a rip off they certainly can’t say they need the extra overpriced bar/ food prices for the up keep the gents toilets had urine running out the door terribly two teas and two scones £17 🤦‍♂️ no thank you two beers £10:60 ridiculous who...

Tasty Scottish staples prepared and presented well. The pub has a lot of character in a fine location. Would stop to eat here again.

We arrived on 23.06.23 for 1 night. The reason we had booked to stay at your hotel and have a meal was because we had been camping for 12 nights and we were an 8 hour drive from home. We thought it would be a...

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The shower didn’t work, the toilet didn’t work, the bed was terrible, they tried to scam a tip without me agreeing. The decor, windows and towels truly awful. Doesn’t belong in 2023.

Our tour company arranged for us to stay here overnight on our hike of the West Highland Way. It is self-described as an “experience”…boy, is it ever! You do feel like you are in a 1705 inn, but it is quite homey with a lot...

Pub typique et folklorique, très campagne. Les serveurs sont en kilt et plutôt sympathiques. La seule chose que je reprocherais...

Well....We stayed Sat evening after a long hot slog from Rowardennan on the WHW. We checked into a family room, double and 2 singles for the 3 of us. Hot powerful double shower and lovely towels. Great space for adults. Tea, coffee and lovely biscuits....

Stayed the night as we have done occasionally over many years at the Drovers, bar meals were mediocre but not overly priced, room we stayed in no 4 nicely decorated and everything you needed for an overnight stay ,breakfast well cooked and plenty of everything,...

Już w wejściu do knajpy widzisz że nie jest to zwykły pub, wystrój robi robotę, typowo szkocka atmosfera, jedzenie dobre,...

Great location to stop for a quick bite. Friendly staff obviously used to keeping up with the crowd. Quick, efficient service but did not feel rushed. Can recommend the Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and the Chicken goujons. Would love to have spent more time here,...

Breakfast and dinner were both good as was the packed lunch we got. Loved the old bar. The room was old (it's a very old inn), but clean and comfortable. Lots of stuffed animal around the walls if that bothers you.

Excellent bar tender, good traditional pub fare and good breakfast. We stayed overnight as we journeyed along the West Highland Way. A big pricey for what you get, but can't complain when it beats sleeping in a tent in the rain. The whole third floor...

After reading a few negative reviews, we were concerned about our overnight here hiking the West Highland Way. Well, the place is GREAT! Friendly greeting, spacious, clean room, and a great, ancient-looking pub restaurant. Beer selection is ample, and prices reasonable. Wonderful dinner. Hearty portion...

We stayed here at the end of a long 21-mile hike. The staff were nice and the service was good. But the room was old and worn out. Food was awful. We had the fish and chips. Frankly, it was almost inedible. I don't know...

Really great welcoming atmosphere with very helpful staff. Serving good pub food and vfm. Well kept beers and a fine selection of malts. Caledonian Best was one of the finest had in Scotland. Which went vey well with a nice 10yr Jura! May look like...

My food was tasteless, the meat was tough and fatty and not hot. The veg burger was a sloppy mess and tasteless (cheap supermarket bought). The pint I had looked and tasted watered down. Coke was flat. Very disappointed. They did not ask if we...

Never has an inn been such a welcome site on the WHW. This was my second visit staying here as stayed last year and again was in the outbuildings which I was happy with. Upon arrival we were greeted by the new assistant manager who...

Hier gestopt omdat we leuke recensies hadden gelezen op facebook groep van Schotland. En omdat we met de caravan door...

Been coming to The Drovers for years but won’t be back. It’s changed already from the amazing place it was. Staff were friendly enough but not how they used to be, feels like it’s just a job to them and not for the love of...

Having driven past many times, we decided to book in for a few nights. Almost cancelled when we read some of the reviews but so glad we decided to go ahead. The staff were warm, friendly and efficient. Our room, the Haunted Room, was warm...

I went for the first time last week for a quick drink with Lochs and Glens holidays. I have wanted to visit for quite some time so I was pleased we had the opportunity to do so. Service at the bar was friendly and efficient,...

Don’t expect luxury because it isn’t here. Certainly in the main inn anyway. Lodges are new build so a bit different. You have to jump around in the shower to catch the drops, no tv in the room. Most rooms are shared bathroom currently but...

Very rude service! Almost no food left. This can happen but there is no excuse for the very rude service. Used to be a lovely pub...those days are gone!

We got stuck on the A82 because snow basically shuts down the UK. Luckily, we were right next to the Drovers Inn when the road was closed. We were able to get a room and a hot meal. The hospitality shown was impeccable. The food...

On route to Oban, I asked my husband if we could stop off for lunch at the Drovers. I was enchanted by the outside ond inside of the building. The food was delicious I had Haddock and chips and my husband had steak pie with...

This is an amazing place, full of history and not ruined by renovation! Cracked ceilings, worn floors, and the oldest oddest biggest collection of dead animal heads (and dead white guy paintings) on all the walls. The coffee and food was decent, and the haunted...

C'est un peu l'auberge espagnole à la sauce écossaise. Le personnel est habillé en kilt. Vous choisissez votre table à...

We were doing the Highland Way and telephoned ahead to see if we could be accommodated for dinner. A very friendly young man answered the phone and whilst chatting agreed if we were coming in for dinner we could stay in the Car Park with...

N'ayant pas regardé d'avis mais juste une photo de la bâtisse trouvée sur le site officiel visitscotland, nous sommes allés...

Nous avons trouvé ce pub sur notre route en quittant l’Écosse et comme on pouvait se garer en camping car...

Given the closure of the Beinn Ghlas campsite, this hidden gem has just increased in importance once again! As we approached the halfway stage of walking the West Highland Way, we were starting to tire and had just missed the campsite's long reign over this...

We had the best time at the Drovers. We stayed in a room across the street, which was very cozy and comfortable. The breakfast and dinners we had were tasty and very comforting - the steak and Guiness pie, burgers, hunters chicken, and black pudding...

My first ever visit to the place. It is very very dated but full of character and to be honest I don't think it'd suit being updated TOO much. I guess the oldness of it is part of the charm. We didn't stop over, only...

I don't know how long ago the French Lonely planet rep' had stopped to eat here, but we were certainly VERY annoyed at them for the recommendation they made in their guide book. The place is for sure an incredible 300 year old setting, but...

Great bar service and food was excellent! Haggis and neeps, Fish and Chips both so well done! Compliments to the chef! Wanted to try Haggis at a proper pub and we were so delighted! Highly recommend to stop by for a pint or a meal!

Great experience in the pub. We only had a drink and a meal in this really old inn. The decorations are definitely fitting the age of this pub and create an amazing atmosphere. The meal was ok, not revolutionary but not bad. Would recommend mainly...

We called in here on our way from Glasgow to Fortwilliam.It is a very quaint establishment.It has very good parking It was ideal for a light lunch .Food was ordered at the bar and then delivered to the table.There were a number of nooks a...

You certainly feel like you are in the dark ages. Food very expensive. I ordered a side of chips which are £4.25. Thought my husband and I could share a potion but unfortunately not. Barely enough for me (about 10 chips). They do not cater...

We popped in for lunch along our 13-day road trip through Scotland. The Drovers Inn had super fast service and great atmosphere, but incredibly mediocre food. The haddock fish and chips had an overly crunchy bland fish batter accompanied with marginally acceptable peas and chips....

This place used to guarantee excellent food. However I was here was a group several weeks ago and went for the once delicious steak pie. What I got was a very lukewarm stodgy meaty mess. We were a large party so I accepted itwithout fuss,...

A blast from the past. Looks dull and dirty but it's not. It is as it was in 17-05 a one off and a real education on how life was back then. The food is excellent and the staff exceptional. If you really want some...

Das Personal war nett und die Badewanne hatte Düsen aber das ist es bereits mit dem positiven. Das Haus mit...

It is a pub that has to be experienced if you are in the area. Not because is serves fine dining (it does not!) or because it is spotlessly clean (it's not) but because everything there screams character. Very unique decor, great selection of hearty...

Oh The Drovers… A place I’ve visited before for lunch and a look around since it is so old, haunted and just iconic but my lord how I appreciate it now. Balmaha to Inverarnan is no joke, easily the longest and hardest stretch of the...

Angesichts der Ausstattung, die wohl seit 1705 nicht mehr modernisiert worden ist, eine wahnsinnig überteuerte Herberge. Die Zimmer sind sehr...

Prachtige locatie in drovers zelf geslapen en ook in de lodges lekkere bedden goed sanitair top locatie echt schotse hospitality....

We stopped here for lunch in our hike through the WHW, after being turned away from Beinglas Farm, and we were quite happy with the decision to come here. Excellent atmosphere (the walls have all sorts of oddities, making the pub almost like a museum),...

For our stop on the West Highland Way we stayed at Beinglas Farm but walked round to the Drovers Inn for dinner. We both chose venison casserole and sat outside in the sunshine to eat it. It was very tasty, lots of tender meat and...

Lovely pub with oddles of character, I stayed in the lodges over the road so can't comment on the rooms in the pub itself, although it's rumoured they're haunted! Room was comfy, hot water takes a while to get through but once arrived there was...

As we approached the Drovers tired and bedraggled on day 3 of our West Highland Way walk we were surprised at the dilapidated appearance of the Inn. We stayed in a room across the road from the inn, which was bare and tired but clean....

As a stop during the west highland way, this was an awesome stop to get a good warm meal. Nice portion size, good quality food, friendly staff and good oricing. Also the look and feel of the tavern is great. Stuffed animals, weapons on the...

Had a great stay here as part of West Highland Way walk , not my first stay here & hopefully not last . The staff are so helpful, friendly & efficient- fab service. Dinner and breakfast were both great and fabulous atmosphere to the place...

C’était notre dernier arrêt déjeuner en Ecosse, malheureusement pour nous il ne nous laissera pas un bon souvenir. Nous avons...

Its busy, and booking could be required. The place has its own atmosphere and worth a visit, even if its just for a drink. I'd happily go back again.

Called in at the end of a long and strenuous week walking in the hills. Opted for the Hunter’s chicken, which was described as being served with “fresh vegetables of the day”. When the food arrived it looked like it had been prepared earlier and...

stopped here afer a long long walk from inversnaid west highland way after 6 hours we where fair gasping,lovely pub wish we could have stayed longer but had to catch the ferry back very welcoming well worth the visit such strange creatures lurking inside great...

Stopped by on the way to glencoe and what a delight. The food was lovely, staff were friendly and pub had character. We look forward to another visit soon.

We've driven by the Drovers many times and having visited family to drop off Christmas gifts we decided to stay overnight as a treat for ourselves for our anniversary. We paid £100 for a room in the lodge and for that price, at low season,...

We had a nice lunch here, a bit pricey for pub fare but nothing else around and the food was good. Hubby had the fish and chips and I had soup and salad which were all tasty. Service was fabulous, they were very accommodating.

Always stop here when visiting Scotland for food or a drink. This was the first time we stayed overnight in this old ancient inn. The food is great served in hearty portions. Saturday night we stayed and the live music by Davie Mac was a...

Pub traditionnel, déco sympa et bon accueil. Bonne situation le long de la rivière après le Loch… Bonne cuisine, produit...

I had been banging on about going to the Drovers for food for ages so after a 10 mile walk 55mph winds and the rain battering off our faces we decided to go in on our way home .Needless to say we were starving ....

You must stop here this pub is so quirky and different the staff are nice too and it was done up for Hollween and it’s also supposed to be hunted.

A characterful building. Staff seemed friendly. Worth a stop for a drink and a munch. More modern rooms across the road.