Royal Hotel in Perth & Kinross

Having been coming to Comrie for around three years now and staying in a family-owned caravan I always like to take a walk down the Main Street and venture into the cafe and Melville restaurant which is part of the Royale Hotel. I love the feel and score of the Melville but unfortunately that’s three dodgy meals the last three times we visited. Previously had a burger which tasted like it had been boiled (weird eh?), then had the best tasting risotto but unfortunately the risotto wasn’t cooked. My most recent visit was some salads…absolutely delicious tasting but one of them seemed to have a good number of what appeared to be dark dog hairs in it. I don’t own dogs and none of my family have dark hair. I spoke to the member of staff in the bar and showed him the issue. He apologised and offered a fresh dish and to take the meal from our bill, he was very nice and handled things well. We were offered a complimentary dessert which was great. One person opted for dessert and mid-eating they discovered yet another dark hair. Took this dessert back and showed the staff member again. Really disappointing and disgusting that this happened. Twice. Bar staff great but not so impressed with the lady who was at reception. I have spoken with her a few times now to book tables etc and find her to be snappy/short. And heard her tell off someone who asked for help as she was too busy. And sorry to have another moan but I really don’t like the new pool table, arcade machine and juke box. Trying to eat your dinner and chat when there’s a couple playing pool and rattling balls around a pool table is not how I want to spend my evening. Don’t think this is the best idea. I really want to love the Melville but I’ve found it disappointing for a while now….

We went with friends for Christmas lunch on Sunday and dined in garden room. Food was fabulous - absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. Staff were very attentive and accommodating. Friends hadn’t been before but all said they’d definitely return. Highly recommend.

Went to this beautiful hotel for dinner. From entering the hotel to leaving the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was first class and the chef and waitress went out there way to accommodate our dietary needs. We were seated in the Garden Room which is tastefully decorated and creates a peaceful and enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend

We booked the garden room not realising dogs were not allowed in that particular room of the hotel (they are very dog friendly) so they quickly found us a table in the lounge bar area. The service was very friendly and the food excellent.

The setting of the Royal is splendid. The dining room was a little crowded so we ate in the bar for conviviality with our diners was amazing. I had the pork belly dinner, which was outstanding. The beer and whiskey selection were very good. I had the Earthquake Ale from Black Isle brewery, which was quite good. My brother had the portobello mushroom because they were out of hamburgers. A delightful visit.

Ambiente muy confortable con decoracion de madera y estilo muy señorial.El menu tenia algunos platos peculiares,como gambas con chorizo,o pescado a la brasa con patata y chorizo,que aunque a priori podian parecer de sabor extraño, luego no estuvieron tan mal.Los mejillones a la marinera bastante buenos.Tardaron mucho en traer una racion extra de pan.

Excellent team engaging and helpful made our family catch up. The Garden is a great pre-prandial setting and the Bar Restaurant is very pleasant and sociable. Excellent execution, good value, I would encourage booking to avoid disappointment

Whilst staying in a holiday cottage in Comrie we happened upon the Melville Bar connected to the Royal Hotel. We were delighted to find that it not only had an interesting range of drinks including ales - of particular interest to three of our party - but also delicious and beautifully presented food. Added to that, it has a sizeable and attractive beer garden which is also dog-friendly. The staff were friendly and efficient despite suffering from the current issues of staff shortages affecting hospitality. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

The best risotto I have ever had in the UK. Lovely food, good wine and friendly service. Pleasant to sit in the garden room and listen to the birds.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Food was exceptional. Beautifully presented full roast dinner with all the trimmings. Fresh and delicious vegetables and very generous portions. Staff welcoming and very friendly. Can’t wait to return.

We ate here tonight , two lovely young staff taking care of customers in the lounge bar were friendly and efficient. The menu was extensive, we had roast chicken and Beef Cheeks , both were amazing, the accompaniments balanced the meal beautifully. The sweet menu is small, but delicious and so perfectly presented. Great atmosphere in this cosy wee pub. Well done guys , such a pleasure to be served by folk taking a personal pride in their work.

We were staying in the area and were in Comrie to take in the float parade taking place as part of the Comrie fortnight. Our party of ten, including two young children, came across the Melville at the Royal Hotel. Upon entering, the indoor area was relatively quiet, and the garden area had a few large tables available. Since it was a nice day (quite rare in this part of the world!) we opted to sit outdoors. The tables were not cleared, but this was okay and we took the dirty glasses and plates indoors to the bar area. We weren't thanked for doing this, but know that sometimes when people are busy they lose their manners which is a shame. We asked one of the bar men if it would be possible to see some food menus. He stated he would have to check with the kitchen if they were serving food (at lunch time, on a Saturday, when it wasn't particularly busy, during what I assume to be one of their 'busiest' weekends of the year). We stood waiting, like spare parts, while he made coffees for other customers (not a problem), and he then went to ask. He returned to say that they had two tables already in for food and they wouldn't be able to serve us. What got us was that there was no offer of someone coming out to take a drinks order, or that we could go and sit down and someone would let us know. When the knock-back came, there was no offer of a later time, and no sense of apology either. The service was really disappointing and front of house staff should really be better equipped to deal with situations like this.

Came with my Mum and was surprised to find this little gem. We ate at the restaurant at the back and I had the lamb which was so soft and amazing. The taste was great and I swapped the gnocchi for chips with out any problems. My mum had the Cullen skink which was equally as tasty. We followed with great coffees. The menu is varied with light bites, sandwiches and full meals. I thoroughly recommend eating here, especially if you want to avoid the normal sandwich lunch.

Stayed at this gem of a hotel whilst attending my sons wedding. The staff were amazingly attentive and the atmosphere was wonderful. Delightful setting, real country house feel, lovely food, comfortable bar and resident’s lounge. Overall the perfect setting to see this beautiful part of Scotland. We will definitely be back soon.

I wasn’t staying in the hotel but needed somewhere to breakfast and work during the day. Staff were very helpful and understanding of my needs so I came back 2 days running! Breakfast was really good, had the full Scottish on the first day and smoked haddock the second. Good selection of fruit and other sides and the orange juice was freshly squeezed! Also had lunch both days and again, good selection and well priced. The chicken wrap was a highlight of my whole trip!

Came to Comrie a few years ago, and came here when it was a local pub. Had a great night with locals, so we came back after covid. Still a lovely place but now more of a restaurant, shame! No where in Comrie to go that’s a local wee pub. It’s missed.

I live locally and since its revamp last year I have been many times. The menu is exceptional from start to finish, excellent balance, flavours and textures. Hands down the best food I have had for a very long time. The wine menu is also excellent and love the new decor. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional, especially Duncan, Ryan and Mark. I will definitely keep coming back!😊

We stopped by for lunch with our 3 month old baby and 2 dogs. We were all welcome and it was very clean and cosy. The veggie/vegan food (lentil burger!) was really fresh, homemade and hearty. Good portion sizes and not too expensive which is...

Family of 4 plus dog fitted in very welcomingly without a prior booking at the end of a walk. Lovely gluten free fish and chips with delicious tartar sauce. Staff friendly and knowledgeable and good range of drinks inc alcohol free. Would love to return...

Lovely wee bar with friendly, helpful staff. Good choice of drinks. We had booked for a meal in the garden room, what a lovely setting and the meal was fabulous! Perfectly cooked duck and risotto and the Cullen skink was amazing. One of the best...

We booked dinner at Royal Hotels Melville Brasserie. Recently refurbished and a bright airy atmosphere. Menu choice was good and the food was really nice. Staff really on top of their game and we weren't rushed or kept waiting. I think there may be a...

The restaurant is a lovely space and the front of house staff were very friendly. The meals were average and totally over priced for what we got. I hear a new chef is coming so hopefully that changes things.

Had the most wonderful evening in The Melville (attached to the hotel). Staff were brilliant - everyone most welcoming, attentive. polite and knowledgeable Food was excellent - beautifully presented and tasted amazing Atmosphere - the recently refurbished Melville has a lovely atmosphere - relaxed, clean,...

We’ve been regulars at this hotel for this past ten years, In the hotel restaurant and the bar. First time in for a meal since the renovations. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the wine that was suggested was delicious but the food was...

Had dinner at the Melville in there outside dining tent. It looked lovely, and the only thing I can say about the food is it was absolutely delicious. I had the pork and it just melted in your mouth. My parents had the lamb and...

A staple in any Scottish hotel or restraunt is a fish supper. I was led to.believe that hand cut chips and fresh fish in n batter would be standard. Not so! Freezer chips and fish. So looking forward to a lovely meal after lockdown really...

My first visit to the hotel and the Melville bar since the refurbishment and I have to say it is looking beautiful! Arrived for breakfast (first ones in). We were three adults and 2 kids (age 3 & 6), the service from the minute we...

Had dinner in The Melville (the restaurant/bar attached to the hotel) - fabulous decor from recent renovation, friendly and helpful staff. Varied menu, excellent quality and value for money - would highly recommend and happily visit again.

We stayed here for one night after having spent a fantastic few days driving around the highlands. We absolutely loved the room (Room one) and really cannot praise the staff enough, they were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We ate a delicious...

Beautifully decorated thru-out. A truely old,stunning building with tower on end. Old clothing/washing block over in the Melville Square. Nite pub at back but generally men only. Pool table & bar too. Large Lounge with board games supplied & stoked fire. Acommodation upstairs & comfy...

Dropped in on Saturday for lunch and found the hotel as I remembered it. The ship drawings were still in the bar, and some of the other things I remember too. Apart from us, there were only two other people in the whole hotel, one...

We were recommended to visit the lounge bar in this hotel for lunch. Five of us ordered sandwiches and were more than happy with the standard and value. This is something of a traditional Scottish country hotel, although situated in the middle of the village....

We had a lovely overnight stay in the hotel. It's a lovely place and has a nice laid back atmosphere. We enjoyed time in the bar. As a gin drinker I was a little disappointed with the poor selection particularly as gin is at its peak of popularity at the moment. The room was comfortable and liked the Molton Brown toiletries in the bathroom. The breakfast was fab and good quality. All in all, an enjoyable stay and I would return only if I was able to get a good deal. The standard room rate of £158 is totally excessive. We got a special offer through a partner site and I think this tariff is more realistic for this hotel.

Had a superb meal here for dinner with a large group. Service was friendly and efficient and we were made to feel very welcome. Worn while a visit.

Just back from a 2 night break at the Royal Hotel Comrie.Had a lovely it is on break at this hotel.The hotel is very quaint like all hotels of this age some rooms need upgrading but this doesn’t detract in any way.Still very comfortable brilliant staff can’t do enough for you.The food what can I say breakfast biggest and best hotel breakfast anywhere.Evening meals amazing you won’t leave the table hungry.2 Beautiful beer gardens to relax in the sunshine.Will definitely be back

Had lunch after walking in the area. Lovely bar setting with a varied and interesting menu. I had a very nice sirloin steak and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her risotto. Chocolate mousse was delicious with a contrasting fruit coulis. Service friendly helpful and efficient.

I've been a regular visitor for food and drink in the bars of the Royal for over 40 years and have seen the place deteriorate in every way to such an extent that enough is enough. We will not be back for a meal there as the service has got so bad that they couldn't even produce a bar meal before we had to go. We were in for well over an hour.Poorly managed to say the least, understaffed, and total lack of investment over the years is such a travesty for what used to be a great place.

Nice décor. Good food. Service cool. Restaurant "fully booked". Had bar meal. Fish cakes. Caper sauce upset my stomach later.

Our large party popped into the Royal Hotel bar during our wander around the area. We were well looked after by the English barman (unfortunately I didn't get his name) who's customer service levels were off the scale. Despite there being 23 people turning up without a booking our generous portions of tasty food arrived piping hot in a timely manner.I will definitely visit this establishment again.

Jeeso, wont make that mistake again. Popped into bar for meal, overpriced for such a grubby little place with disinterested staff. The chairs were filthy and the place was so grubby, not what we expected. Might bea good idea if the staff used their time to steam clean the seats so that one could sit down and would not pay the prices aked in such a grubby little place. Could do so much better. Wont be back and would urge people to avoid.

Lovely atmosphere, menu had plenty of choice, I had rack of lamb, wish I had ordered extra potatoes and shared an excellent cheese board. One of our party had steak, said it was really good.

Cenamos aquí por primera vez un domingo por la noche, y era sorprendentemente ocupado. El servicio era muy bueno, amable y profesional, y la comida era de primera clase. Ambos decidimos por el plato principal, que estuvimos de acuerdo fue una de las mejores comidas que hayamos tenido en mucho tiempo. El postre era deliciosa. No puedo esperar a volver pronto para probar algo más del menú.

Service and food is extremely poor which is sad as the surroundings are beautiful. Wish more effort was made here as could be a great local venue.

Reservamos una mesa para 8 personas para la graduación de mi hija ya que nos quedamos cerca. Este parecía ser el mejor restaurante de la zona, y no nos decepcionó. La comida era buena, especialmente el pescado. El servicio era bueno y no nos apresurado. Tuve una gran noche.

Recientemente en Comrie para asistir a una boda y como todos queríamos disfrutar de nuestra noche pensamos que sería sensato y línea de nuestros estómagos. Así que reservar el almuerzo para 130.

I booked a table for dinner as the hotel was nearby to where we were staying. The hotel itself looked lovely but the meal we had in the restaurant let it down. The first main course we tried order was unavailable but we weren't informed of this beforehand. The "homemade" bread tasted like stale shop bought bread. I ordered the creme brûlée for dessert which was served with raspberries that had MOULD on them! I pointed it out to the rather surly waiter who couldn't have been less interested & the message obviously didn't get back to the kitchen staff or management as not even an apology was offered. And to top it off, whatever was in the steak pie that I ate definitely didn't agree with me! I have never been so ill from a meal out before!!! Would definitely not recommend....

We had s meal at the Royal hotel. Lovely meal, gorgeous sticky toffee pudding and friendly staff. The service was quick and the staff attentive.

On a family weekend away, we drove in to Comrie. After a short walk through the town, the heavens opened. We decided to stop in to a hostelry for a drink and a snack. We were going to go in to the Royal Bar, beside the Hotel, but it prohibits under-18s and we had two young boys with us. We decided to try the Royal Hotel itself.The Hotel interior is pleasant. The Lounge bar is well laid out with a large fireplace for colder days. The selection of beers on offer was decent, with one local ale from Comrie, which I tired and enjoyed, Earthquake Ale.Staff were disinterested, at best, however. One member of staff, possibly the manager, served us unsmilingly and she engaged in no conversation, despite our being the only visitors. Our boys thanked the member of staff for their drinks, but their pleasantries were ignored. Very poor! There was a framed picture of Basil Fawlty in the toilet. Perhaps the Manager's inspiration?

I visited with friends as part of a hen weekend. I had liaised with staff beforehand (about arrival times, where we could have drinks after the meal etc) and their emails were always prompt and friendly. All nine of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. There were a range of specials, in addition to the regular menu. There is a variety in the menu, from soup and sandwiches to lobster/fries and risotto. There is definitely something for everyone. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality of the food. I would visit again, and certainly hope to. The service was welcoming but unobtrusive and the Royal Hotel was a great place to spend our afternoon.

This was our second trip to the Royal and we were not disappointed. From entering the hotel we were greeted with a warm welcome, the rooms are bright and very comfortable. Best though are the Molten Brown bathroom products, big hit with my girlfriend. We had breakfast and evening meals for two night stay, food was so good I could have gone for second, girlfriend had the steak pie amazing filled pie she struggled to finish it. The outstanding part of this hotel is Kat she is wonderful the diamond of the hotel, charming, helpful, but most of all she makes your stay enjoyable. We will certainly be back and recommend anyone looking for somewhere to stay in the area to choose here.

As we were staying in Comrie we tried this hotel for an evening meal and weren't disappointed what a great hotel we loved the homely feel to it. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our meal was fantastic we loved all of it from starters to dessert. Couldn't recommend this hotel high enough and will definitely be coming back. Many thanks.

The restaurant at the Royal was highly recommended to us, so we took our hostess to dinner there. She knew the place well and said dinner in the bar is much less formal than the dining room, so we opted for that.The food was excellent and the service very friendly.The special that evening was scallops both of the ladies had that and were very happy with it. I had the haggis neeps and tatties also very good.The bill including drinks before dinner, 3 starters and 3 mains was less than £100.

The hotel was nice and friendly with attentive staff. The food was generally good although one meal was overdone and burnt in parts. The portions were large and the hotel were most apologetic about the bad meal which was removed from the bill. This was satisfactory as the meal had been partly consumed. Our friends had eaten there before and were happy that the complaint was a 'one off'

Excellent cuisine at a pretty reasonable price. A cosy lounge bar too for pre-dinner drinks. Staff friendly and efficient . Table roomy so a relaxed feel to the occasion.

Ate a very nice dinner there with family and friends. Dining room was quiet and peaceful but had a good atmosphere. Food was very good.

My wife and I visited the Royal Hotel's lounge bar for an early evening drink the weekend before Christmas. When the barman eventually arrived, there was no welcome, no smile and no acknowledgement........only surly disinterested service. During the 30 minutes we were there, there was zero engagement with any of the customers, most of whom stayed for only a short time before leaving like us.As a frequent visitor to Comrie, we know this was not a one-off occurrence - the owners need to up their game and provide a standard of service commensurate with this style of country hotel, rather than one which the Scottish hospitality industry is generally now ashamed of

Been in many Hotels in Scotland. Many are fabulous and this one certainly is in my top five I have been staying. Lovely Rooms, Lovely Restaurant and Relax Reading room. Great food and great staff

We stayed in Comrie for a week in July and went to the bar most nights to use the wifi. We had a meal one night and could have done this more often but decided it was much better to buy food at the butchers and deli to cook for ourselves. This is a pleasant looking hotel but there are not enough staff, they are not welcoming and the service and food are peculiar. We often had to wait ages to be served at the bar and tables were not cleared or cleaned. My Scottish daughter-in-law was particularly irritated by the lack of service when she joined us one evening. She came to the bar while we were ordering and pointed out that the table was filthy, so the barman handed her a cloth!When we went for a meal, the ordinary tables in the bar were full so we asked for a table in the restaurant but were told a table would be free soon. We guessed they meant the large coffee table over which some diners were hunched. While we waited another couple came in and were immediately shown to the dining room, so we followed on. What was this about, I wonder? The food was OK, but pretty dull and very overpriced. The best thing about the evening was the single malt we ended with.This is such a waste when then it could be much better. I think the hotel rests on its laurels as there is so little competition.

It was nice to relax in peaceful, comfortable surroundings after being out in the fresh air all day. The food is always delicious and well- presented with the right size of portions.

7pm Popped in with the family on the off chance we would get a table. Staff humed and hawed and said they had a large booking for tonight, but they would give us a table , the place was empty except 2 couples who arrived the same time. Both got bread put down on the table. After half hour we asked if we could have some bread, the waiter went in too the kitchen and we heard a argument about who cuts the bread and a few choice swearing words coming from there . Another waiter appeared five minutes later and asked if we were the table that wanted more read and we told him we did not get in the first place. 40 minutes later the food arrived . I had Lamb Kofta which was rather burnt ,tasteless and looked like a big dog's jobbie . The penne pasta my girlfriend had was a plate of cheap pasta from lidl and the sauce was tasteless and the grill fried veg on top looked like charcoal . My sisters steak pie had a pastry top that look like a piece of leather on top, although she said the 5 pieces of meat inside tasted fine , The salmon and bass dish that my father in-law had was thin slices and not very fresh . They took my meal away because I could not eat it, but did offer to make me a starter because that would be quick , I said no as I told her I would go back to chalet and have toast quicker. They charged for everything that we ordered and also gave no apology as we left . Shocking place to to eat . Shocking customer service . Stay clear..

I had the pate and then pan fried chicken with a truffle mash which was amazing. The breakfast was also really tasty and all the parts of the cooked breakfast were really good quality

I like fresh good salad and the accompanying greenery on the starter was was excellent.The sublimely rich Loin of Veal with Lambs kidneys was satisfying and the Sauvignon Blanc - my partner was having fish - was almost as good as it boasted...No room for pudding

Popped in with kids for tea after we'd walked into village from Comrie Croft, but very disappointed with member of staff that welcomed us, in that he wasn't welcoming at all. Handed us 3 menus, 2 of which had no pages in them! Menu was varied but not really kiddie friendly i thought. We upped & left as staff member never appeared back for our order.

Stayed in the hotel a couple of times years ago,went in for a drink this year and was disappointed with the decor,it needs a refurb carpets tired and bar area a little sad looking now.

Enjoyed. Fabulous relaxing nightBar food was so good & a really nice barman called Joe, nice attitude & good chat, brekki was the best I've ever had will be back defo

The menu is a little limited, and does not change day to day (and the documents themselves are getting a bit scruffy). We went there twice, the first night had duo of salmon and seabass, which was good. The second we had veal steaks and kidneys which were good. The wine list is reasonably varied. Service is pleasant and efficient and everyone in the hotel is very nice. While the main hotel had a nice country house atmosphere, the restaurant is standard modern style with square dark wooden tables, a little out of keeping with the rest of the hotel.

The Edinburgh Real Ale Company (ERA) brought this building back to life after many years of neglect. What they created was a lovely Highland hotel with an adjacent byre bar. They focused on local products and real ales and were very successful. After a few years they sold it. It is now run by the Millsom family, who have put very little effort into maintenance of the public areas, being almost exactly the same as they were 15 year ago. Watch out for the frayed carpets.This used to be an excellent place for a meal or drink, but now suffers from lack of ambition with a tired menu and incredibly uninspiring drinks list. I mean, being in Perthshire, you would at least expect some beer from Inveralmond/Strathbraan and so on, even in bottled form. Unfortunately not - Miller, Bud and the usual swill, no attempt at local produce.Come on, make an effort.

A slightly rocky start when i booked as after saying there was a room, the lady on reception did a slight back pedal when I told her I had a voucher for "Itison" - a gift from our daughter. Her initial reaction was that she only booked them at her quiet period to fill up the hotel but as she had already said she had a room she carried on with the booking. We were a little apprehensive when we arrived as we thought there might have been a frosty reception but the lady in question could not have been nicer. No mention was made of the booking and the lady (manageress, I think) was very helpful and multi-tasking! She served us in the bar and also took the order for- and served - our delicious bar supper. Food was cooked to order and was excellent!. My husband especially enthused over the hand made chips which accompanied his very large piece of fish..Everything was fresh and piping hot. Wonderful. The bedroom was very good, huge bed and all beautifully clean. All the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast we had prior to checking out was also very very good. I strongly recommend the Royal and we will certainly be making a return visit.

We recently had lunch here while visiting friends, the food was really good, great choice and served by friendly & helpful staff. Had heard of bad reports in the past but looks like The Royal Hotel is back on track!! Keep up the good work!!! The DIY Mac Cheese is to die for!!!

Visited in August and ate in the bar cabbage back of the car park, was pretty good with home made fish and chips. Had beetroot salmon to start and was a bit put off by the brown breadcwhich could have been fresher.This time opted for the front lounge in the hotel in front of the log fire. Service was endearing if inexperienced.Eventually ordered smoked fish, mushroom and cheese hot pot and Thai curry, initially disappointed by size of hotpot - asked for some bread ... it was heaven. Initial disappointment was unfounded. So intense , couldn't have eaten much more.The curry was light and flavoursome ... from sceptic to convert. Well worth a visit

Great choice, great taste, amazing food. Cooked to perfection. Need to book a table to guarantee a space,

I've been going to The Royal about once a year for about eight years now. We have friends in Comrie and always have a meal there when we visit. The food, service and decor are consistently excellent. We were a party of five Saturday night coming in at 7:30 and had to wait to be served in the bar. The dining room was full and there were a number of people waiting. So don't miss this place.

Very slow service in the bar for food. When food did arrive it wasn't worth the wait. Staff were nice but overall was very disappointed, will not rush back.

Had dinner here which was sort of pushed on us when checking in. I had read reviews so was looking forward to it. I thought that value for money it wasn't great. The starters were pricey and meagre portions. My main course lacked flavour although my companion loved the duck breast. Service was good but there was no ambiance\atmosphere in the restaurant. It was ok but very expensive. Wouldn't rush back to be honest.

Had an evening meal .steak was OK but the chips were awful frozen out of a packet which is not what I expected for the money .desert was supposed to be a crumble which turned out to be more of fruit compote with digestive biscuit sprinkled on top .husband had pancakes with some kind of fruit sauce .pancakes also out of a packet not fresh made as we expected it to be .

Stopped for a quick drink only. Lovely old fashioned bar area, very quiet as it was mid-week, did not have food but menu looked good and would certainly stop again on next visit. Bar staff friendly and location lovely. Accommodation looked to be very good for the price but did not try on this occasion.

Stopped for a light lunch on a rainy day in Scotland. We were delighted with the hotel, the service and we were allowed to have our dog accompany us in the bar. Food plentiful. What a nice hotel in a quiet village with free car parking around the corner.

We ordered 3 adult meals with wine. The food was ok if a little pricey, £16.50 for 5 small slices of lamb and veg. The coffee however, was abysmal. Served in a teapot-why? - it was grey and tasteless, like the second use of the grounds. When bringing this to the attention of the senior member of staff we were told the coffee supplier had recently changed and the staff were 'getting used to the new system'. No apology, offer of a fresh cup or refund. Poor show.

Old world type lounge with a varied choice of drinks. reasonable menu choice supplemented by 'daily specials'.Prices are reasonable and the food is usually good

Found this one just a bit above average, which wasn't enough to justify the 30 min drive each way.It had been recommended to us by friends, so maybe just an off night.Restaurant was busy, but we had booked 4 days in advance.Service was very goodAmbience above averageMenu about averageFood quality average - vegetables a bit soggy, and chips over-crispy and greasy.Not worth the journey for us

Popped in here for a drink, nice and cosy bar area, however let down by grumpy staff who didn't really want to be there and was loudly complaining it was supposed to be his day off!

Decided to have dinner with our friends despite misgivings. Was not disappointed. Initially had to go to lounge for our drinks. Then had to wait 40 minutes for our starters. Did hear when other tables complained that they were short staffed. Main course was disappointing and not cheap. Menu a hashbash of sheets of paper. Waiting staff seem unable to clear empty glasses from tables. Won't be back.

Eaten in this hotel restaurant for numerous years, this was the worst experience of food I've had in the restaurant ever. I ordered devilled kidneys and sausage with Gorgonzola mash, what arrived was a plate of oil, kidneys and sausage with a gravy that was totally disgusting, the mash was a microwaved mess, I would question if the food had been prepared that day.I spoke with the proprietor and made my point, he seemed surprised, may I say I normally praise the place but our experience tonight was not acceptable in any restaurant. My wife had battered haddock that was just acceptable but not to the standards previously. Sad for a normally excellent venue !

What a fab and cosy place. They have a wide range of choices on the menu but we always grade a place by how good there burgers are and we weren't let down. We also tried out the local Earthquake ale which we would strongly recommend. Great service and they service food from 6:30 for hungry walkers.

Breakfast was good ,staff very friendly and helpful , bar slightly overpriced and bar staff did not measure drinks when serving

We stopped by for lunch after a fraught journey and were greeted by friendly staff. We enjoyed an excellent meal - my husband particularly enjoyed his venison and haggis!

Go for the salmon , it was really good, the rest was ok.The "service" was junior, but they were enthusiasts.

Nice old real Scotish Hotel with some history on the walls,open fire and dog friendly in the bar.You had the choice to eat in the bar or restaurant with the same menu.I have not seen Kidneys on a menu as a main course in a long time as it's a favourite of mine and no on at home likes them had to have them and was not disappointed.My husband had the salmon which was also very good. Some main courses came with veg included but ours needed it as extra we ordered some the only disappointment was it was over cooked.My husband had the cheese board which included ginger bread and some different cheeses and it was not more expensive than the rest of the deserts.My choice was the scotch pancakes which was a little disappointing which seem like a some squashed over ripe banana,syrup and ice cream.The service was good and attention and there was some local cask ales.

We had a snack in the evening as we didn't feel like eating a full meal. There is a good choice on the menu and the food was good. (This is a Michelin rated place, so it should be).The service was good and the lady who co-owns the hotel is a friendly, helpful person who ensures you have as good an experience as possible.Lovely charm and ambience all add to a super dining experience.

We initially went for a drink at the Royal Hotel one lunchtime, but having seen the restaurant menu and the dining room we decided to book for an evening meal.The restaurant is split into two rooms and were were seated in the less formal room which had a very colonial feel and the very warm decor made for an excellent atmosphere.The initial service we received from the waiters was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome. After enquiring about children's meals we were informed that the majority of the meals (inc. Battered Haddock) could be provided in smaller portions. However, when we went to order the Haddock for our son, a female waitress (possibly more senior) stated that this could not be provided in smaller portions. When we tried to explain that the waiter had informed us that it was available, she was very abrupt and a bit patronising, this experience left us feeling rather embarrassed. Somewhat put out by her manner I asked if she could confirm this with the chef. After a couple of minutes the waitress came out of the kitchen gave the thumbs up as if she had done us a big favour and disappeared, an apology would have been nice.From this point on the service returned to the exceptional standard we had experienced on arrival and the food was excellent and was good value.Despite the experience of one member of staff, we really enjoyed our meal at the Royal and will definitely be returning.I especially recommend the locally brewed Earthquake Ale.

Slight panic. Where do you eat dinner in rural Scotland on Easter Sunday? I visited the tripadvisor site and discovered two local hotels. One looked a bit uninviting, the other more appealing. I phoned and made a booking for 20:00. Arriving at the Royal Hotel we were pleasantly surprised by the looks of the exterior, and on entering found a copy of Alastair Sawday on a foyer table, a good sign. Our spirits lifted again. There was the gentle murmur of guests in the lounge having pre-dinner drinks and a few tables in occupied in the dining room. While having a wee dram we looked at the menu and gave our dinner orders: cullen skink, venison with haggis, rhubarb & apple crumble, gravlax & smoked salmon, roast lamb, poached pear with walnuts and blue cheese. The meal was delicious. The venison & haggis absolutely outstanding, the venison perfectly cooked, pink and tender, the haggis restoring my faith in this often unappealing local creation. The one let-down was the gravlax, no dill, no flavour. The crumble delicious - I could have eaten a second. The staff were friendly & not over attentive. All congratulations to the Chef and his staff for a delicious meal.

Very average meals - one even returned it was so poor. After having had this recommended to us, it is sad when the best meal was the burger

great walk from Comrie Croft through the woods / waterfalls and amazing huge trees to Comrie . ( Got the bus back !! door to door ) Staff friendly and helpful warm welcome with log fire happy for dog to sit with us nice light late lunch. Menu looked very good .

We dined here (with our eldest son) on our last of 3 nights staying in the hotel. The food was very good - I chose Cullen Skink followed by venison (with some haggis), both of which were very tasty, accompanied by a couple of pints of the local ale.All round a very pleasant evening.

Lovely warm cosy lounge area with log fire also an excellent library if you prefer peace and quiet Bar meals or Restaurant both are excellent Portion size filling and excellent value for money

What a beautiful location for a working lunch. Friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, speedy delivery and first class cuisine.

Capitati qui per caso e per necessità abbiamo scelto questo hotel per la nostra cena e siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi sia dal buon cibo, dall'ambiente confortevole e dall'ottimo servizio.Una chicca in un posto un po' sperduto. Promosso!!!!!

Mixed review. Been to the Royal a few times. Disappointed with frozen chips with one main meal and what tasted like (smash) potatoes with the other. Garlic bread was a roll sliced into 3 bits with butter in between. At prices paid would have expected better. Service has improved since last visit - nice ambiance

We wanted try eating out in the area and went to the Royal Hotel, very disappointing.Welcome was efficient but "cool." There was no atmosphere in the restaurant which didn't add to our enjoyment.After 25 minutes from ordering I had enquire about my soup, it appeared shortly afterwards with the explanation that it had been given to another table, surprising since the restaurant was very empty.The main course from the specials menu was disappointing with the meat (pork) overcooked and dry without great taste.Wouldn't rush back there.

Have visited before and have always enjoyed a meal at The Royal. Visited with friends again last week and thoroughly enjoyed my three course meal with a good selection on the menu. I had the local Scottish smoked salmon starter, followed by Peat smoked Haddock Kedgeree and for dessert the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Really enjoyed the whole experience and will be back again when next in the area.