St John's - Bar & Restaurant in Perth & Kinross

DO NOT BOOK HERE!!!!! IT WAS AWFUL SERVICE. I booked a table 2 weeks in advance for a birthday over the phone. When I arrived I let them know I had a table booked under my name but we were going to enjoy a few drinks at the bar before the rest of the party joined. When the rest of the party joined and I asked for the table they said I did not have a table booked which I most certainly did as this was for a birthday meal! They were very rude when explaining it hadn’t been booked and we were turned away! I feel this decision was made for a bigger party to be added. When I explained I was not happy and told them who I spoke to on the phone they still put the blame on me eventhough I showed them the time of call and the confirmation email. I feel the drinks we had at the bar should have been accommodated for considering the situation and they weren’t! I have eaten here before and the food really isn’t great either, not worth the money and I wouldn’t recommend leaving a tip. Management treat their staff horrendously too.

Really poor service from the so called supervisor. Pretty much empty and after 15 mins still not asked if we would like any drinks. Then after we called over a waitress we finally got our wine. It just got worse from there, people came in after us and they had orders taken before us. After an hour we asked if our food was nearly ready...no answer then after a question to the snootevisor we were met with a load of back answers. To finish it off food came out cold and 5 mins apart. Never again.

Top spot of dinner in a top spot place! Love the vibe, service and menu!

Waiting staff did their best, but were largely let down by the kitchen; and a manger who defended the kitchen failures. The foof itself was underwhelming, and almost all the dishes did not contain the ingredients promised. Have the chef read the menu. Had the kitchen run out of ingredients and portions - apart from the Camembert - other dishes were small and over priced. We asked to see the manger, and were told he was “too busy to see us”. Pressing further, he did appear and then seemed to think we were in a debate or negotiation regarding how bad the failures were (!) There was no point in staying for dessert. One dish (a starter) was not paid for, and the bill was reduced 10% (big deal). The hopes of a pleasant night out were dashed. Can’t recommend.

Very small portions for the amount we spent. The floor was sticky, there was a smell throughout the restaurant. Not worth it!

Very friendly staff and the food was amazing. Had the tender filet steak ciabatta, was very fresh and delicious!

We had a family meal here on Sunday. I had a delicious starter of baked Camembert and a main course of fillet steak. The service was friendly and the food tasted great! The family enjoyed theirs too

My partner and I had dinner here recently. The cocktails were fantastic but I was disappointed that the food could not match. I opted for the venison main course which was over cooked, I’m not one to complain normally but when paying £22 I expected the meat to be pink and flavourful. My partner had the St John’s fish and chips which was nice, a shame that for a “fish and chips” there was only half a piece of haddock served though. We then had a Cranachan parfait for dessert, it seemed to me like a shop bought parfait that had just been put on top of some overly sweet strawberry by syrup, very underwhelming. Overall the service was good and the drinks were lovely just a shame the food was below par.

Good in everything, from food to service.

We had a lovely evening in St John's. The food was great the service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. The staff were very attentive and friendly. All in all a great experience.

Very nice place, very well presented meal and very friendly and attentive service. A very good address. Here the dishes are rather refined and the atmosphere very cozy for a very pleasant meal. No tourist traps here, a very good restaurant above all

Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere, value for money, definitely recommend.

Great place with excellent food and a really nice welcoming staff. We had a couple of starters and a dessert.

Great place to rest after long walk and eat freshly cooked meal.. burgers and fish are amazing 😍

Great food and friendly service

Very friendly welcome Simple and efficient Alright

Great place in centre of Perth to meet family and friends of all ages and dietary requirements, food was well presented, high quality and value for money. Definitely worth a return visit, perhaps try supper next time

This was the second time we have eaten here and again we were not disappointed. Nice surroundings and atmosphere, good food and good service. Can recommend the short rib burger which was excellent. Only very slight disappointment was that an element of my wife’s main was substituted and the waitress hadn’t mentioned this when ordering. We will certainly be back.

We visited St John’s bar & restaurant yesterday. It was great, the food was very good, couldn’t fault it. Would highly recommend. Service was great also.

I have wanted to try visiting here for a while. After reading the recent reviews, I was a bit wary of going but I can honestly say that it was an enjoyable experience. We were early arriving but shown to our table immediately. The menu was brought to us quickly and we ordered quite quickly too. It took a few times of the staff asking if we were ready before we actually were. The waiting staff were very attentive and efficient. Anthing we askedfor, we got. The cocktails were good as was the food. There was plenty on the plate, that`s for sure. I would go back and try again. Just as well I don`t always take heed of reviews.

This place is amazing from the time you walk in to leaving. All the staff are so professional, polite and friendly. Service was top notch. Forgot to take a photo of our dessert..... Home made cheese cake with chocolate - omg, it's out of this world. The meal was sensational, I want to go back again but we're leaving early tomorrow. They're huge portions and if there was a 6 star for the food and service, I'd give them as they fully deserve it. You are my go to for a decent meal for my next trip.....very soon! Thank you ❤️😋

Not sure what’s happened with this place. Pizzas took 40 minutes to appear and were mediocre to say the least. It was like they’d been hanging around for some time. A big change from our last visit. The waitress was doing her best, but food well below par.

We have eaten in restaurants all over the world. This is without doubt the worst place we have ever been! The combination of slow and very rude service and delayed, cold, overcooked food that had obviously been left sitting was atrocious. The worst part was the managers attitude! He shouted at us, told us we were wrong and said we didn’t need to bother coming back.

In all our years of dining out this is by far the poorest place we have ever had the misfortune to go to. Very poor food, served late, overcooked and cold then the manager was rude and made out that our opinion didn’t matter.

The staff were literally running around the restaurant carrying food setting a bad tone but the night went from bad to worse when after waiting nearly 50 minutes for our starters I asked where they were and the were brought out after 1 minute but when they arrived they were cold and overcooked from sitting in the pass. When we complained the manager Andrew became rude and aggressive and said “you don’t need to come back” and “you can put any review you want”!! The prawn cocktail had only two prawns which was a disgrace and the “King scallops” were not king at all. A very poor experience. We left and went to Kisas instead.

Food was hot and tasty but coffees were returned as cold and even 2nd ones were only luke warm

We had a relaxing Monday lunch with a hearty spare ribs burger and a glass of french wine. The calm atmosphere and the friendly staff are a good reason to visit this central location.

The food was great, BUT the plate of battered fish and chips.... 17£ my god the fish was tiny! I mean just wow sorry but for 17£ you have to be joking.. Everything else was nice. Servers lovely.

Popped in without a reservation. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly but not over bearing. We had 2 mains (venison and haddock) which were beautifully presented and delicious. The cheesecake to finish was divine! I have only marked slightly down on ambience as it's v echoey so anyone with hearing issues may struggle a bit when busy. But otherwise highly recommended.

We have visited this restaurant on quite a few occasions and been delighted with the food and service but unfortunately on this last visit the food was terrible, although the service was excellent as always. Our main meals were overdone and dried out and my pudding, apple crumble, was like a soup, so watery, we were so disappointed, as this was a treat for my husbands birthday, Previous visits the food has been excellent but on this one occasion we were extremely disappointed.

We chose St. John's Restaurant for our wedding meal. Both the food, the service and the atmosphere were absolutely excellent. Especially given the size of our group and logistical challenges. It was really an great choice. We also really appreciate how accommodating and understanding staff and management were. In short, it's a brilliant choice for a meal in Perth.

Fantastic food and amazing service - unfortunately no pics as I was too busy enjoying the meal! Excellent food and a great selection of drinks, and the team were very receptive to our numerous dietry restrictions. I've already lined up what I'll order to visit number 4, I'll try to remember pics for this occasion 😀 Can't wait to go back!

In Perth city centre enjoying the hostelries and unseasonably warm wind which was a welcome respite from the recent icy winds. Unfortunately the icy conditions returned when we requested a cocktail that wasn’t on the menu. A polite “let me see what I can do” is always appreciated and will likely ensure return custom but was not forthcoming so we left, never to return.

Fantastic and smooth service for a wedding party, highly recommended

Third time I have visited never been disappointed food is delicious drinks amazing and service is excellent . Whether you want a ciabatta sandwich or a La carte it has something for everyone . Pizza to roast loin of venison . Cannot recommend highly enough . Don’t expect food to be served in five minutes . It is fresh and cooked to order and worth the wait , which makes a very relaxing experience . Will return often

Amazing food - service was excellent and with a big smile.

First time eating here, took my mum the place was a little cold but I don’t mind, the cost of living is affecting us all and I appreciate the struggle is real. The food was very good and the service too which really matters. I had steak it was tastier than it looked sometimes appearance’s can be deceiving 😉

Great staff, Great Food, Great Vibe, Keep up the good work 👏 🙌

Friendly and efficient staff, a comfortable and stylish environment, and some interesting veggie options. The goats cheese arancini and sweet potato gnocchi were both delicious.

Glad to say better than the first visit. Fillet steak was spot on, Venison was delicious. Steak pie was tasty, only negative was puff pastry wasn't puff and not cooked enough for me. Service fantastic. Went on a Saturday night and it was jumping. Menu diverse, unfortunately they had ran out of Sirlion steak, by 7.30. Feather steak was melt in the mouth, 2 T-bone steaks also ordered, neither came out as ordered. Soup was delicious. As was the raspberry sorbet that accompanied the cheesecake. Service good have been better, hoping it's just teething problems. The atmosphere was good, decor is fantastic, unfortunately tge only photos I took was in the toilets. Would return.

We stopped here for lunch today but will not be back. The service was slow beyond belief. We ordered drinks which we had to wait forever coming and the lager&lime had far too much lime added and was undrinkable. The second round which included a lager without lime this time, and a cocktail we almost gave up on and when my husband reminded the waitress it was clear they had forgotten we had ordered! When the drinks came the wrong cocktail was brought. It was rasberry instead of rhubarb. When the main course eventually came, which was steak pie, it was good, no complaints but when we ordered dessert it took an eternity to get served and then we didn't get what we ordered from the Sunday lunch menu which was apple crumble. What we got was some sort of red berry crumble saturated with cinnamon which we could not eat . We complained about it but the waitress did not care. Her words were "Oh im sorry, is that not apple?" then took the dishes away without any offer of discount whatsoever. I do not recommend this restaurant to anybody and certainly will not be back.

Booked for lunch and had a great meal with good service from pleasant helpful staff in really nice surroundings. Good selection of food and drinks.

Booked for lunch and so glad we did. Great food and good service with pleasant helpful staff. Nice surroundings and an excellent choice of both food and drinks. We will definitely be back again.

Favourite spot for steak in town now. Chateaus are incredible as well as the cocktail selection. Highly recommend

So first time eating here and it was amazing, started of haggis bonbons were divine with lovely sauce. Mains I had the braised feather blade steak and it was melt in the mouth and so full of flavour, hubby had the venison loin with black pudding mash, which was extremely tender and tasty, we ended with the dark chocolate fondant with blood orange sorbet, which was heavenly. Staff were very nice and friendly especially Breagh, only didn’t give 5 stars to atmosphere as we were seated next to work station which was a bit inconvenient. Would definitely go again

Went with some friends for a catch up, we had a good meal and good service. I thought the food was better than the average in Perth but not the best you can find in Perth. It was nice though, we had a lovely server, he was attentive but not overbearing and very nice. I would recommend it if you are looking for something a little nicer than a usual meal without being crazy expensive, but don't expect fantastic.

Great vibe to the place with a friendly welcome and great people watching windows on the corner of the pedestrian precinct

Went for lunch on Friday. Can't complain about anything. Drinks order taken straight away, we had a cocktail which was fantastic. Food was excellent and delicious. The wine was well chilled and a lovely Pinot. The staff were very efficient and helpful. The restaurant had a good buzz about it and was cosy. Would highly recommend. Oh and prices are reasonable

Sat at bar with wine drinks.fascinated by barman and lady making a lot of cocktails for people.my brother in law decided to have one and gave me a sip.it was delicious! We all ended up having several.great selection great drinks great atmosphere.thoroughly recomend

Beautiful Christmas eve lunch,with our family. Everyone's food was amazing,absolutely delicious, presented beautifully, & piping hot. Staff all very friendly & professional. 1st visit, but definitely will be back again.

We’re there on Christmas Eve. Staff we’re excellent and friendly. Food first class piping hot . Price was very reasonable for the quantity you got. Will be back.

Very good selection of beers and cocktails. Fun atmosphere. Superb food.

Friendly start,great food,nice atmosphere.

What a lovely drinks and dinner we had here. Very attentive staff, some beautiful wine and cocktails, and each of us were delighted with our meals. There's lots on the menu to choose from and ranges from the classics (burger, fish and chips, pizza) to proper steaks and lovely scallops. The parmesan and truffle fries were divine and the cheesecake was just fantastic. We topped off our meal with a delicious cocktail. Very pleasant indeed and will be back soon.

Great lunch, lovely restaurant with very efficient service from friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Service, food and drinks were all first rate. Zero complaints from us. Well done to everyone involved.

We were looking forward to lunch here as we had previously popped in for a drink and been pleasantly surprised by the good service and nice atmosphere. There were a couple of items not available on the lunch menu, which the waiter only told us after we had made our choices - very annoying. Starter of scallop & black pudding was good. The steak pie was tasty but mash was not hot enough. The burger was OK but overcooked. The dining room was cold - kindly provide some auxiliary heating if the radiators are not working! Looking at previous comments on this site, it appears that no lessons have been learned. The restaurant is in a prime site and this could be a great venue - please do not get complacent!!

11 December 23. Booked Table 3 weeks ago for lunch 1.30pm. When we sat at our table we were immediately told we could not give our food order until at least 10 minutes because kitchen was stowed out! I explained we had booked 3 weeks ago, so it should not be a surprise. He said everyone booked at the same time! FYI - The restaurant was half full and I could see 2 people interestingly sat at their table through the back with their winter coats on! I asked did they have a Christmas Menu and he said not at lunchtime. (On checking this when I got home, the Christmas Menu shows as being available throughout December and makes no mention of not being available at lunchtime!!) We had to ask for olives to pass the time whilst we had our drinks. We were not offered anything during the wait. Food came. Tasted fine. Had 2 burgers. My friend’s plate had a large piece of plastic in the food (3-4 inch plastic) like the rim of a tub. We were both shocked and felt icky at thought! Menu was never explained to us in beginning. We were not offered the Menu again for puddings. We decided to ask for Bill, and have coffee and a sweet thing elsewhere. We complained about the plastic and after the waiter went to the kitchen, we were given the one burger meal free. We left and 30 minutes later my friend had a severe unexpected bout of sickness and diarrhoea. Was it down to our meal, I don’t know… All in all it was not a great experience. I won’t be in a rush to come back unfortunately.

The initial welcome was very poor, awkward even. The service was slow, a poor young girl was under pressure with too much to deal with leaving her service very poor. (Not her fault) We had some food that was very over cooked but no one came back to check everything was okay. At the end of the meal I had mentioned this but no apology or attempt to rectify it. We had to go to the bar to get the bill and wait to pay, I had mentioned the issue to who I think was in charge, he was less than bothered. I refused to pay for the dish that was inedible and he was pretty rude in his response. Overall it was terrible experience, especially as it was a friends birthday. I left disappointed and hungry.

We came for lunch Place felt cold Didn’t get warm Food took a long time Please turn up the heat Place was quiet Now I realse why

Dropped in for lunch....it was lovely...superb seafood salad that was just right in size and perfect in quality...service was just right too...a great "find"....Good price too....

Visited Saturday afternoon. Place was quite busy but several available tables. Wine ordered arrived promptly but food took longer. On arrival was tasty and nice size portions, well presented.Serving staff could be friendlier though manager (I think) was very good. Real downside for me was the place was chilly which obviously affects the ambiance. So maybe turn up heating a little.

Needs more atmospheric lighting. Really cold feeling and not comfy for drinks. Staff were awesome though. We didn't eat but had drinks and cocktails. Wouldn't advertise as a bar as cold and uncomfortable.

A wee gem. Great cocktails, very cool place to just hangout and relax with really good music playing in the background. Dinner is also very impressive, with a nice variety of choices - try the t-bone steak, delicious and not too overwhelming. Lovely friendly staff.

Gave 5 stars because I can't leave 6. Made new friends along the way and will never forget the charm of the bar staff

No complaints about anything had the macaroni cheese, it was delicious and a cheeky bottle of wine, love the decor.

Went out for a meal with my wife and we both had an amazing time. The staff couldn't do more for you and were very accommodating with my wife's dietary requirements.

Very disappointed. We popped in for mid week lunch, seated in an empty restaurant, yet still we waited for at least 15 mins before they came to take order/drinks. We then waited a further 45 mins before our food arrived. I ordered a toasted ciabatta because they run out of bread for a toasted sandwich! Toasted it was not, It consisted of lukewarm ciabatta, tasteless.cheese with chutney which had saturated the bread making it very unpleasant to eat, assumed that it had sat whilst my other half’s main was being prepared. Steak pie, decent enough, however, served with a dollop of lukewarm mash which had been infused with garlic not mentioned on the menu! As well as the lukewarm veg. Considering the wait time there was no excuse for any of it to be anything but hot. All I can add is style over substance, over priced and appalling wait time especially as we were the only two there. Not somewhere I’d recommend or return.

Excellent menu, very nice staff. A pleasant place to have lunch.

Popped in for one drink after work and stayed for a few hours. Warm welcome, gorgeous setting and delicious drinks. The barman (Ewan) recommended the weekly cocktail special “spiced apple margarita” and wow, absolutely stunning. We might not have stayed as long, but both staff members were great chat and we really enjoyed our visit. 12/10

A great place for drinks or food. Lovely atmosphere, cool music soundtrack and friendly and welcoming staff. We had drinks on the front bar and the bar staff were amazing, with mocktail recommendations for the designated driver and perfect service. We'll be back!

un expected late lunch would like to go back

Have to start by saying very nice welcome and great looking place. That is where it ended. The place was very quiet but we were sat at the back out asked for a drinks order should have know then wasn’t good idea as they couldn’t give us what we asked for no draft beers then no Peroni. The drinks did come after that but then we were just left these sitting for 30 mins with no one coming and asking us anything. So at that time thought best just to leave. When the serviette did arrive asked got the bill and they didn’t seem to bothered anyway if we stayed or not so asked for the bill and was given that for the drinks. At no stage was there an apology or anyone caring why we were leaving as if it was normal. Maybe it was the norm but not for what I would expect. I am sure this is a great place but they need to be more customer focused. I do know I will not visit when back in Perth. This is just my findings and I do hope you have a better experience

Food and service was brilliant, very enjoyable experience! Thanks for a great feed 😋

Was here for a special birthday and every need was catered for. Food was excellent and staff very helpful. Please do visit, even if just for coffee!

Didn't know what to expect as I'd hear mixed reviews but it was very good. Food was piping hot and very tasty. Friendly attentive staff, nice atmosphere and nicely decorated. Will definitely be back.

The food was really good and a nice service!

Great pub lunch with some friends from out of town. Delicious prawn and scallop salad, and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back for more.

Simple but cooked and very well presented. Very good cocktails...ideal for our last Scottish meal before returning home

Popped in for some lunch, the ciabattas were delicious and well worth £9, the coleslaw and salad accompaning them were very tasty. We also enjoy a nice local Ossian beer which went down lovely. Excellent service with really friendly staff. There is a restaurant or less formal bar area where we sat, you can also just go on for drinks. Will definitely be back.

Beautifuly done new establishment & dog friendly.

Irene and I popped in yesterday for a couple beers. Sat near the window. Very chic comfortable atmosphere. Staff were polite and efficient. Cashews were lovely. Will have lunch on our next visit.

Really great Sunday Roast here. Beef was amazing, plenty of fresh veg, service was great too. A great addition to the Perth food scene - really recommended

Tasty beef pie and perfectly cooked steak. Great fast and friendly service.

Dropped in here for a few cocktails. Stylish bar/restaurant located in the centre of Perth. Cocktails were great, served by friendly staff. Didn't have food as had other plans, but will visit again.

Popped in for lunch…menu is straightforward…food was great. Will go back and see what the vibe is like in the evening Would recommend a visit

Another great experience at St John’s! Delicious pizzas and sides and a wonderful special cocktail of the week The Green Velvet - so good I had two! 💚💚

Great place for lunch, delicious food, lovely helpful staff and a really nice atmosphere. Cool restaurant decor and really friendly and welcoming. Shared a delicious Baba Ganoush starter and enjoyed the Moroccan Chicken Salad main. Reasonable prices and a really central location. It was our first visit but will definitely be back soon.

Came here about a month ago. We had just moved to Perth and my husband selected this restaurant as a special treat. It truly is beautiful! Particularly the loos, oddly. I had the steak pie and my husband had the "fish and chips". The steak pie was glorious until about half way through, when I realized that the salt in it continued to build. Mind you, I LIKE salt. But after awhile it was just too salty to continue eating. I have to say that it really was extraordinarily delicious up to that point. Maybe the best I have ever had. My husband had the fish and chips, which was not what he expected. I cannot recall how it was described on the menu, but it is not what you would normally expect. He did say it was very good, however. I understand that they had not been open long, and maybe they had some growing pains. The servers, while nice, were not at all attentive. We finished our drinks and were trying to catch the eye of the servers to order another round. Two stood and were talking to each other (gossiping) for NO JOKE about 10 minutes. We failed to order a second drink, but managed to get the attention of a third server to ask for some water and the bill (remember, salt!). The bill came, but not the water. This has everything to become a fabulous restaurant, and I am certainly willing to give it a go again. Staff needs more training and/or better supervision. Hope they keep the steak pie the same and just cut back a little on the salt. Would be a great place for a romantic date, special occasion, or just a really good meal!

The food was cooked extremely well, and the service was very polite and accommodating. Portion size is more than a good amount for the price paid. Very impressed! Great place to eat in Perth!

Excellent food and service to a very reasonable price. Pai was great, not to much crust. Friendly staff, with a smile. You should give it a try.

Just popped in for a couple of cocktails They were brilliant Will be back to try the food later

Walked in at 7:30pm and the interior is absolutely beautiful, gorgeous place. We were sat and asked for drinks quickly, we ordered food around 7:45pm, but we didn’t receive our food until 9pm, which we actually had to wait for our starter after our mains, the staff were Absolutely lovely and really felt apologetic about the situation, the manager was so nice and honestly saved the experience, but when I received my main (Steak pie) it was very salty and I had to send it back and order something else, I got the Mac and cheese, which was great! Ordered some cocktails to end the night and was fantastic, really felt professional, for the £100 Overall (wasn’t offered any discount for the night) the food and the wait really disappoints, but the staff and the atmosphere really bring it back, would love to give this a second try! 2.5/5

Excellent food and service first time in here can't fault it great time

Very good diner. The best i had in my schotland holliday.

I had been here for dinner with friends it was lovely. I decided treat my mum to lunch for her birthday since it had started opening all day. We went with my two children aged 11 and 12 and when we went in were told that they don't serve children under 14! Apparently the same rules as cafe Biba although I remember taking my children there for pancakes so that's a little confusing. It does not say anywhere that children are not allowed, not on the website, Facebook, Instagram, in the restaurant itself. Very disappointing, won't be back.

Friendly staff, only in for a drink...looking forward to visiting for food.

Came only for cocktails (not food) and staff very friendly and knowledgeable about drinks offer tonnes of drinks not on the menu. Great quality drinks, amazing central location and cool interior. Definitely recommend to visit!!

Most of our party ordered pizza and the bases were overcooked. We complained and the staff said it was because the bases are so thin. They were perfectly nice about it, but we were still expected to pay the full amount despite the food being sub par. The macaroni cheese was not very nice, tasted like cheap plastic cheese. Not good value for money

Had a lovely meal here on a very busy Saturday night. It's only recently opened and really clear that a lot of time and thought has gone into the menu, and the decor (the loos are v pretty 😉). Amazing food and really friendly knowledgeable staff. All our food arrived promptly, despite the place being packed. I recommend the feather steak (sooo tender) and the boozy sorbets 🥰