Inn at Muckhart in Clackmannanshire

Am I missing something . My mum raves about this place , and I have really tried , but it is truly awful . The food is very poor quality , and belongs in an era where dining public standards were so low they didn’t know any better. My partner had Caesar salad which was difficult to describe but said the chicken was tasteless and rubbery,the croutons were soggy, he couldn’t describe the sauce . My steak was burnt and rubberry, vegetables tasteless, onion rings straight from a bag. Oh well never again . You live and learn.

Popped in for lunch on a cold wet Monday. It was lovely to see the woodburners aglow, the inn was cosy and we received a cheery welcome from the chap behind the bar. It’s a traditional inn, dark wood finishes and coach house style windows. Plenty of space between the tables and a well stocked bar. There is extra seating in an extension at the rear and outside tables for sitting at in the warm summer days. A good choice is offered on the menu, we opted for the homemade lentil soup and the lads had a filled baguette. Soup was served piping hot and delicious. It was busy for a Monday, testimony to its good food and friendly service. We would recommend a visit, we’ll certainly be back.

We are currently staying in the cottage attached to the pub which has made popping in most days very convenient! We have eaten there 4 times in the week and visited for just drinks on the other days. The pub is a ‘proper’ pub which is not always easy to find in Scotland so we were pleased when we first arrived. The real ales are delicious (so my husband tells me) and so are the mini bottles of Prosecco! The food is yummy - yes the chips are pale but they are tasty and well cooked and not underdone as a previous reviewer stated. The menu changes daily and there has been more than enough to choose from each time. The children’s menu is good value and comes with a drink and ice cream. As visitors we have been made to feel very welcome each time we have popped in. The pub doesn’t accept bookings but we never found this an issue. Early dining seems to be the busiest time between 5-7 then it becomes quiet by 8.30pm. Lovely atmosphere, roaring fires and tasty food!

Absolutely disgusting!!! Service was terrible. Food was disgusting. The chips were undercooked, burgers were burnt, fish was swimming in oil and steak was bland. Will not return!

Visited for lunch on Saturday. We got a table but place was busy. I had soup which was very good and then we both had fish and chips which were excellent. Only thing I would say is that I do not think salad with fish and chips is a good accompaniment. Surely peas would be better and easier! Went back to check the board but merely said F and Ch. That said, we both enjoyed what we had and would certainly return.

stop again wee friendly pub food all day staff very good drink prices ok old fashend look with history itiems

Fantastic pub quiz. We had dinner and stayed on. They even give out free sandwiches at half time which we managed even though we were stuffed. The staff were brilliant and the food was so tasty and keenly priced. The smoked haddock was fantastic.

Perfect pub grub served piping hot in a timely manner. Clearly a very well run establishment with plenty of energetic youthful staff who were very willing to please. Also must say that the menu represents very good value for money. Sunday roast (beef) was absolutely delicious with melt in the mouth beef and the best gravy ever. Will be back soon. Thanks

have stoped here several times food all day and nice staff and locals open fire if cold menu on board

Arrived here with a party of four what a lovely wee hidden gem service great food fantastic potions big staff friendly that it but well worth the drive plenty parking at the rear thank you for a lovely meal at very fair prices 👍

Always stop here if travelling North or East on days out or holidays and I always have the Haddock in Breadcrumbs which tastes like real fish should taste like. The Chips are home made not frozen and again taste like chip shop chips!

stop here often catch up with Mr Greg Keenan food always nice prices fair log burner on very cozy and warmm

Visited here for an early dinner and was not disappointed. Gorgeous traditional pub with great staff and tasty tasty food. I had the steak pie and it was delicious. If you're ever looking for good food in a good pub you definitely need to visit here.

Stopped here on way back to Edinburgh and called in uncooked for lunch. Friendly staff and lovely old Inn 1806. Warm and welcoming on a “dreich” day. Had the roast pork and all the trimmings and it was delicious and reasonably priced. Would certainly recommend.

A good place if you are in the area. A good old fashioned pub, seats near a fire and somewhere the locals obviously use. Menu changes daily, service good and food was enjoyed by all. Car park behind the pub, good choice of beer and wine. No booking, just find a seat. Somewhere to visit again

After searching Tripadvisor for a local restaurant to where we were camping in Powmill, we found this lovely old coaching house / inn. Dog friendly & with a great menu selection, we were tempted by the fish & chips seeing other diners enjoying these with...

Just passing by ,looking for lunch,first visit,well impressed, friendly greeting as we walked in the door,seated and ordered of the menu board,two roast beef dinners,great choice nicest roast beef i have eaten In a long time,nice friendly staff quick service,what more Could you want,Will be...

Our first visit here and we were very impressed! Good menu selection and food well presented. Friendly staff. Would definitely return!

We visited the Inn based on the 5 star reviews they'd been getting. I really wish we'd read them in more depth. There seem to be major problems with the roast beef dinner (which we both ordered. Unfortunately). No roast potatoes - we accepted the...

Pub super sympa, le personnel est très accueillant et la nourriture est bonne et copieuse pour un prix très raisonnable....

Good food, great atmosphere, and friendly people. So much so that we ate here twice. Definitely a good local place to eat.

Random drop in for lunch - very nice pint and excellent homemade burger wider menu to be had though , lasagne , roast beef fish and chips . Service friendly and efficient. Proper pub and well worth calling in if you are in the area.

Recently visited here for tea with our friends. Lovely pub grub and good size portions. Home made chips too ! My husband also loved the Devin Ale we will definitely return as nowhere decent in Dollar to eat as we are on holidays.

Very good barmeals in a cosy bar. No table booking required. Very good home brewed beer. In just a shortvwalk distance away

Despite being told that the food was gluten free, my reaction told me otherwise. I had to have an emergency stop at a shop to use the facilities after eating here. It was dark and dismal and definitely not what you would expect from a...

12 of us from a walking group called here for lunch after a seven mile walk in the area. We were given a couple of reserved tables at one end near the fire, which was nice. There was also another fire at the other end....

Really good friendly boozer, decent food. clean comfortable well equipped cottage adjoined. I would use again for sure.

Without a doubt the worst Sunday 'roast' I've ever had. That beef was many things but it had certainly never been roasted! Please take off your website that you do Sunday roast! Precut boiled pieces soaked in gravy (I had asked for gravy on the...

Excellent food,great service and great price. Will definitely be back. Loved the establishment an old Inn, with plenty of throwbacks to bygone years

Excellent food,service and atmosphere. Just the perfect village pub. These are very difficult times and Derek and his team are doing a wonderful job. We will be back soon.

Really good pub food. Fast and friendly service. Family friendly. Lovely warm fire. Everyone was happy and we all went home with full tummy’s after a nice time.

Our first visit to Inn at Muckhart was a very enjoyable experience. We were greeted with a very warm, friendly welcome, with clear instructions of how to order. The menu was excellent and the service was quick. The food was first class.

First meal out after covid. Pre cooked re heated meat and tasteless congealed gravy/sauce. Cold veg and chips 🤮

Second visit this month. Very friendly service and very good Covid measures in place. Ate in their gazebo extension and felt very safe. Food and beer were excellent again. Highly recommended.

We were playing a golf competition locally and asked where to go for food and we were recommended this place. The pub is very cute and old fashioned. Staff were friendly and welcoming. All very covid safe (orders through Facebook pretty creative actually). The food...

You can't book for this restaurant but don't bother turning up on the off chance as you will be treated like an unwelcome deposit on the bottom of a shoe rather than a potential future guest. Were informed, wearily and with a sigh' that there...

Had dinner here yesterday fantastic and fully COVID 19 compliant felt very safe , thanks see you again soon 👍

So we called in here yesterday, absolutely brilliant !!! Staff great, friendly and attentive. Started with buffalo wings then had steak and ale pies which were lovely, lots of meat and just spot on. Finished with cheese cake that was amazing. We sat at a...

Out for a drive we popped into this pub as we had previously had a good meal here. Covid rules were in force at time of writing. A mask must be worn upon entering the pub and when moving about, e.g. going up to the...

Stopped on my way to Glen Devon on the off chance. I was not disappointed. The service was first class, the waiting staff were very helpful. I had burger and chips. Best chips I've had in a long time. And the burger was really good...

We had a fab lunch, haddock was beautiful, area very clean and well spaced out, all staff wore masks and gloves, tables were throughly cleaned between guests. Contactless payments and it was requested that guests wore masks when moving around. Felt very safe.

What a fantastically run place! I am stuck hundreds of miles away from my parents and they were happy to do delivery of their chicken which my parents loved! Thankyou for you organising this and the high quality of the meal they received! Just Awesome!

Wanted to book a table as 5 of us were attending on a Sunday afternoon for a birthday meal. Unfortunately the Inn doesn’t take bookings. Chanced it and turned up at 1pm. All tables taken so had a wait of about 30mins before getting a...

Great traditional Scottish inn. Food is always really good - freshly made and well cooked. Lovely real fire and friendly service. Never disappoints.

We walked up from Dollar on a damp but not rainy day, passing the Japanese garden which looked worth visit when it reopens in April, so were ready for some hearty food. With a table secured near the roaring fire it was warm and very...

Had a meal here today. It tasted better than it looked. The staff were friendly but the premises are quite tired. Very inexpensive-two mains and two soft drinks were only £19. Very prompt service

Had an evening meal here. Very good pub grub reasonably priced. Had The Aberdeen Angus Sirloin, surprisingly large for the price and cooked to perfection. Will visit again when in the area.

We visited The Inn at Muckart on recommendation from friends who told us it was Dog Friendly. When we arrived with 3 dogs, we were given a very friendly welcome and were directed to the dogs permitted area in the main bar. The staff were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable immediately which was reassuring for our first visit.One of the ladies came out from behind the bar with a bowl of water for our dogs and made a nice fuss over them before taking a drinks order.The young man behind the bar was very attentive and took our drinks order then our food order, he read it back to us to ensure we were all getting the right order, very impressive indeed.The drinks were poured and one of his colleagues took the food order to the kitchen, all in all, so far, so good.Within 10 minutes of us arriving and ordering, the pub became quite busy and we were impressed that everyone received a similar welcome.The food arrived and was delicious, again, great service.I will return here and will definitely recommend to friends. Personally, I think they need to promote the dog friendliness as, in our experience, Dog friendly places get lots of promotion through dog related social media platforms.10/10 from based on our experience on this visit and a big well done to the owner and his team for a great friendly welcome backed up by good food and a lovely atmosphere.

Had a lovely lunch at Muckhart Inn - steak pie was amazing..... fish also good. Big hearty portions.

Had two dinners here. Not too bad - first night small steak and chips (OK); second night Cajun pork (a bit tough) and apple Granny (soggy warmed up)...... probably should only have given 2.5 !!

Have eaten here twice. Excellent food and service. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Large car park at the rear.

This pub is a absolutely smashing place to go for a evening meal whilist on holiday in scotland we visited muckhart twice and on both occasions the service was friendly and the food was lovely and reasonably priced. CURRY NIGHT on a thursday was scrupmtious and the portions were rather generous. No room for dessert.

Quiet, old fashioned country pub. Not many people in at our visit but it was a Monday night. We have fish and chips which was very good and service was quick and friendly.

Great place for a bite to eat and drinks. Claire and Lorna were great hosts and fun to chat with. Anyone passing through should consider stopping by for a pint or two.

You order your food at the bar. Our lunch was delicious. Staff were friendly. Local people seem to eat here.

On our trip to Stirling we passed by this inn and we were attracted by its appearance. It certainly is a place with history! The main reason for stopping however was that we wanted to have a small lunch and there we were certainly not disappointed. A large choice of dishes on the blackboard with some classics but also decent local food. We went for the pork roast with apple and really enjoyed it. The prices are correct and the choice of drinks is vast. What more do you want in a historic but cosy inn?

We stopped for lunch after a wet hike up to Castle Campbell. The interior is pretty much classic Pub, with a good range of bar options and pub food. Everyone found something to their liking, and whoever is operating the deep fat fryer knows their trade well.

I have eaten at the Inn at Muckhart several times and every visit is a real pleasure. Generous portions of good quality pub food, well presented, in a historically themed traditional pub. In the winter, log fires provide a warm welcome. The owner makes his own beer (Devon Ales) which is terrific and only available here and in his other pub - a real treat for beer aficionados. Staff are courteous and helpful. Also prices are very reasonable!

Definitely a locals pub serving a very limited menu for food and desert

We eat at the Muckhart Inn 3-4 times a year and the last occasion was a Thursday evening with friends. There is always a good choice of reasonably priced dishes on the menu and on our latest visit we were delighted to find that an additional Indian Menu is offered on Thursdays. Being lovers of Indian food we all opted for the special menu which was delicious with generous portion sizes.

Great food friendly staff fabulous fish and chips plus a goats cheese salad hard to beat plus great prices on drinks

There is a very varied menu, with a relaxed atmosphere. The staff were friendly, and the food arrived with a minimal wait. We all had different dishes, and all were tasty, and good value.

Always is great food. Been there a few times and never disappointed. This time was Sunday, beautiful spring weather and the Inn was full. We struggled to find a parking space but eventually, we made it. We both had breaded fish and chips and a side salad. It was a big portion of salad and fish was quite big too. I struggled to finish it.

Was pretty empty when we came in, staff were friendly and food was what you’d expect for a pub. Decor isn’t nothing special and you’d probably assume it was closed if driving past outside during lighter hours. All in all a pretty forgettable experience but not a bad one.

If there's a group of you, this is a good place to gather and have a feed. Plenty of parking, easy to find and good pub grub!

We often eat here on the way to or back from an event. No booking is allowed - you take your chance. Menu doesn’t change much but good fare.

Love visiting and eating here, also with friends and family.

We have passed this do many times on our way back to Fife from Sterling mills.

Went for bar lunch sat 2nd March wasn't busy when we arrived but three or four tables filled up as we ate, menu was very good service was excellent thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back, portions were above average and two of my party couldn't finish but enjoyed what they could eat very much.

Consistently high standards - food and service is always 1st class. Walk in the door, the owners acknowledge you and have the right glass for our preferred tipple. You don’t get that at our main watering hole.

Many people have enjoyed visiting the pub for many years but it now is very shabby looking and grubby. The plates are gray with age, the tables and chairs varnish is all chipped and the upholstery is worn and threadbare. When the public areas are like this it makes you wonder what the kitchens are like. It is sad that the owners are not looking after the pub and making more of an effort to freshen it up and keep it clean. Very disappointing.

Very disappointed after hearing good reviews. The macaroni was swimming in a liquid that was certainly not a sauce. If you can't even make a simple dish such as macaroni cheese then there's not much hope.

Cosy little pub not far from Stirling. Would recommend for the fab atmosphere and tasty food. Enjoyed the pub quiz here. Would definitely return.

Not the first, nor the second or third time we've enjoyed an excellent dinner at this cosy establishment. Wide selection of meals listed on a blackboard by the bar - go for the breaded fish & chips ! Very quick and cheerful service.

My boyfriend’s family and I visited the Inn for Christmas Day dinner yesterday. The food was delicious with lots of good choices. The service, as always, was amazing, very friendly family owned pub. Lovely calm, cosy atmosphere which made Christmas Day a lot less stressful for everyone. Would definitely recommend it for Christmas dinner, great price too. We’ll be back! Thanks to Derek and his team.

A thoroughly enjoyable meal at a reasonable cost.

we were stopping in one of the cottages attached to this pub so very handy for an evening meal. the food was brilliant all freshly cooked with fresh ingredients, not a large menu but a good choice of dishes. very friendly place and lovely staff can recommend

We visited the Inn at Muckhart today and were really impressed by how friendly the staff and patrons were. Great food, pet and family friendly, we will be back!

Out for a drive along the Ochiles and felt a wee bit peckish. Stopped in at the Inn. The food was tasty and plentiful. I had the pork and Apple sauce, my girlfriend had the spicey burger. The staff were friendly and attentive. The young waitress with dark hair and glasses was especially good making sure all the diners had all they needed. I will be back for sure

Had a lunch meal with my boyfriend. The portions were ginormous but very tasty. Very nice staff and a very cozy atmosphere.

Staff are really helpful and friendly. Food was really tasty and big portions. Very quaint setting. Prices are very reasonable too. Only downside was it could do with some investment, especially in the toilets, they are clean but a bit run down looking.

On a blustery night a warm welcome and straight forward good food without frills and excellent value. The smoked salmon salad was plentiful and the gammon steak very generous.

Recent stay in Powmill area so wanted to eat locally. Spotted this pub on way to another location and returned for evening meal. Lovely atmosphere in pub and very friendly service. Ate haddock mornay with veg, very well cooked and large fish portion which was just up my street. Husband had one of their new meatball dishes and they were keen to have feedback which is always a sign of a chef who is interested in the customer. Recommend to any traveler to the area.

We visited for lunch back in July with my wife, 2 daughters and mother after being let down elsewhere. Food was excellent, good value for money and very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

We were a party of 5, including children. Most opted for the breaded haddock and chips, also the rump steak and black pudding. Everything was superb. Really tasty food, and this was followed by delicious Molten cookie dough with ice cream - which the kids were in ecstasy over. Only two staff on, so they were stretched - but it was a great meal. My only gripe is the little sauce sachets - finicky and difficult to open, with very little sauce inside. Surely this is a costly way and not very environmentally friendly. Certainly recommended.

We visited for dinner. We were greeted warmly and the choice of food was great. I ordered chicken curry and my husband ordered fish and chips. Both were delivered to the table quickly and were piping hot. Both were absolutely delicious. We both decided to try the desserts. I had hot chocolate fudge cake with cream which was the best dessert I have had in a long time. My husband had gin and elderflower cheesecake and cream which was also light and delicious. We really could not fault the good or the service and would highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever nearby. We will certainly be back

dropped in after golf at Muckhart Golf Club - menu wide ranging food presented excellently and well cooked. Great range of beers etc well priced

I had phoned beforehand to check vegan option so there was a lovely vegan chilli for me. It’s a lovely old pub with a great ambiance and friendly staff.

The service was excellent and the food was bit better and I had a strongbow cider from England and everything was good this time.

Traditional pub with good homely food and atmosphere. Traditional pubs are a dying breed, taken over by gastronomy - however this is one of those rare gems that sticks with it’s tradition! Always busy and the prices are VERY reasonable. Great place if you’re missing the good old days of your granny’s cooking with a good chat with the locals.

Called in on Saturday ,we had been to Stirling and were looking for some where to eat. Fantastic food and great value. Friendly welcoming staff

We enjoyed our first meal so much that we went back for a second night. Really good pub grub at very reasonable prices. Decent sized car park at the rear.

Pubmad når det er godt. Hyggeligt sted, god betjening, venlig stemning og alt i alt en god oplevelse.

We’ve eaten here now for maybe a couple of years or more, beginning with plate busting helpings of quite superbly cooked nosh at sub average prices to now, with the latter still sub average but the food now without a single thing to distinguish it from several dozen others places scattered across central Scotland. Yesterday’s was my worst yet, resulting in a decision to travel a little more next time in search of better grade lunches.

Nice pub, very busy, the food was really good value for money, staff friendly & service good and quick .

I went with my family & our dog for Sunday lunch.

I ran out of water an hour before I changed upon this pub. Having staggered into the bar like a bit part player from 'Ice Cold in Alex' I asked if they'd let me put my bike in the entry to the bar-no hesitation- it was absolutely fine. A pint of coke and a refilled bison later and I was on my way. For info that climb out of Dollar doesn't know when to quit....

This is an old mans pub that does food. Very basic. No table service, just a board at the bar where you choose and pay for what you want! Food was ok. The pub is dated!

Called in after visiting Castle Campbell. Quaint little place my type of pub, had our dog with us and was...

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