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Nº 86 in 405 in Stirling

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..soupchickenpiesteak

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Food well presented a very nice staff were very friendly we will be back

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Joyce Milne . 2024-09-26

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Food was excellent. Staff 5* will definitely go again

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Lynn Kelly . 2024-09-20

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Really friendly pub, well decorated and clean. The fish and chips was delicious.

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Margaret Moxom . 2024-09-20

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Excellent place for food and drinks bar staff good also.

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Ian Mcrae . 2024-09-15

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Fish and chips very nice and steak pie. Nice friendly atmosphere. Very clean and comfy with good decor. It's quite large pub with public and lounge bars. It stretches right back, which you wouldn't realise as, from the front, it looks really small.

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Maggie Moxom . 2024-09-10

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Good meal as per, friendly staff and reasonably priced

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Harry Gilfillan . 2024-09-10

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Been a few years since I've been at McQs and didn't disappoint. Food was good and service quick and friendly. Reasonably priced as well

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Harry Gilfillan . 2024-08-22

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Beer a bit expensive but was overall good

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Andrew Ferguson . 2024-08-20

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Lovely meal and staff very attentive, definitely recommend.

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Ann Scott . 2024-08-17

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Lovely food will definitely visit again.

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Pauline McNeill . 2024-08-15

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Poped in for a bottle of beer.had a bite to eat had the beefburger and chips .it was fantastic

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Michael Fletcher (MICHAEL F) . 2024-08-02

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This has become our favourite place to eat out! They make the BEST steak pie🤩🤩🤩

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Sharon de la Guerre . 2024-07-17

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Cosiest restaurant/pub on the area. Super friendly atmosphere .staff and locals chatty and welcoming. Pub grub if you want it but don't overlook the chalk board menu full of tasty alternatives.

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June Davis . 2024-07-11

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What a great find, kindly accommodated 7 of us for dinner late in the day and at 5 minutes notice. Food was delicious, staff were absolutely lovely. Highly recommend

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Takoronga . 2024-07-07

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Staff are all lovely and most of the other customers are fantastic and full of banter. Very friendly and welcoming. Food is great, they have loads of veggie options and will tweak meals to suit.

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Emma Gilmour . 2024-06-20

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Good pub food at great prices. Steak Pie is delicious

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Alex Barr . 2024-05-20

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Great pub in stirling. Very traditional

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Darren Autie . 2024-05-09

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Absolutely taken by surprise by this place in the most pleasant way. Lovely atmosphere, quality food and great service at a very reasonable price. A telling fact was how busy it was in midweek. Really happy we stopped by.

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David J . 2024-05-08

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What can I say 5 stars across the board. The service was very efficient and quick. The food was brilliant and very tasty. The atmosphere was just as u would expect a traditional eaterie to have. Lots of people in having lunch. It was a busy place and our first time in there. We will be back, tho. Well done to all the staff out front and behind the scenes on the work u all do to make The Tartan Arms & McQ's such a welcoming place to stop off for a drink or something to eat.

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Ina McLaurin . 2024-05-08

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On rute to Penicuik where we had the hotel we stoped based on the reviews and honestly the restaurant didn’t disappoint. The food, the service and the prices were very good. Highly recomand this place.

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Andreea J . 2024-05-05

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An impromptu drop in for dinner en route home, did phone ahead tho just to make sure could be fitted in which they did but only just. Arrived & shown to table, place was pretty busy with a couple larger parties in. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff & good selection of dishes on offer along with some specials. I had the gammon steak which was really tasty & husband the steak pie. We both enjoyed our meals & the apple pie to follow - all reasonably priced. Would go again if passing by.

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Yvonne Rowe . 2024-05-01

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Great food friendly staff and great atmosphere always very busy due to it's reputation

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Sam Pilgrim . 2024-04-08

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Great pub with a nice atmosphere and a traditional vibe. Looking forward to visiting again!

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Hannah Rae . 2024-04-03

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The simple burger and chips was tastless and dry. The chips were pale and undercooked. Not exactly hard to get that right. Got moved from our seat ( which wasn't reserved) because a regular on a Sunday always sits there! 😅 Avoid if possible!

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Ains Young . 2024-03-17

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Great food, loved the steak pie 👍. Reasonably priced & good portion size. The bar at the front is cozy & the staff were friendly too.

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Yvonne Wood . 2024-02-22

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So Nice place with fresh and taste food. I will back.

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Ewa Michalska . 2024-02-13

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Great place, lovely staff and fantastic food. We didn't have a table booked, but they managed to set one up for us. Definitely going back when in the area.

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Barry Cowden . 2024-01-14

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Good food excellent service. We hadn't booked and were recieved welcoming.

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Jane Groombridge . 2024-01-07

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Went for lunch had the Xmas special which was turkey dinner the turkey was very dry the frozen vegetables were cold the Brussels were disgusting under cooked pigs in blankets and don’t know even how to discribe the round pale sausage meat worse meal I have had in my whole life. Forgot to mention the potatoes which I asked are they roasted and was told yes but no I got boiled baby potatoes with skin on. Do not spoil your Xmas by eating this meal absolutely shocking.

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Voyager496936 . 2023-12-11

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Great place, really good steak pie

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Magic Mark . 2023-12-10

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I liked the venue and the food was good. It seemed busy for a midweek lunchtime, which is good, and we were served quickly, and our food arrived promptly. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

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Ann Dibben . 2023-12-03

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First time going to this establishment and I'm pleased to say it won't be the last time. Went for lunch with family. We all enjoyed our food, great size portions and everything is brilliantly priced. Staff were accommodating, friendly and efficient. Best to reserve a table as it was busy. You'll have a great meal. I can't wait to return.

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Gillian . 2023-11-18

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Lovely meal friendly staff prompt service great atmosphere

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Jimq Coulter . 2023-11-13

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Not our first visit to the Tartan Arms and as usual the food and service was excellent. Prices are very reasonable. If you are in the area I would recommend this restaurant.

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Peter Dell . 2023-11-11

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Great food, friendly staff and real olde world atmosphere. The steak pie is amazing

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Andrina Collins . 2023-10-25

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Pleasant service with recommendations. Food was well seasoned, hot (Scots like it hot) and in a timely manner. Chicken kebab great as was the steak and ale pie.

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Lakehouse259 . 2023-09-15

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The steak pie never fails to delight!

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David Simpson . 2023-09-13

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Nice place for a family meal food was tasty and reasonably priced 👍

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Keith O'Donnell . 2023-09-10

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Super Pub. Nice food and better to come when you're hungry as portion are huge... Nice atmosphere.

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Pierre BNC . 2023-09-03

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We will be back again and again

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Jane Paterson . 2023-08-30

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Tutto perfetto a parte il prezzo, i piatti erano veramente tanto alti per noi, abbiamo condiviso per abbassare il costo totale

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Giuseppe Lasalvia . 2023-08-12

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Good food at good prices but drinks over priced

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Kenneth Mcdonald . 2023-08-10

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Buen lugar para comer fuera de horario, buena comida, muy amables todo el personal ,y bien de precio y grandes raciones

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Gema Romero . 2023-08-09

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From arriving at McQs I met a few friends outside was just simply chatting away , completely sober as I went to go get a drink, the owner of this bar refused to serve me , obviously I questioned why. This was for no other reason than I am a local at the empire bar in bannockburn. As a regular diner customer I found this a form of discrimination as I was refused drink for no other reason than having a drink in the empire on other occasions. As from now i won’t set foot in there again and will not be recommending again.

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Matthew S . 2023-08-05

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This is a great wee family run pub with excellent food and drink for a reasonable price! The punters are very cool 😎 and friendly, cannae whack it!

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Lester Stickings . 2023-08-01

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We were regulars of mcques but the past twice have been poor. We won't be returning. I got the special cod which was absolutely tiny. My mother's lasagne was burnt, very disappointing.

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Darren0507 . 2023-07-29

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My family and I were staying at a local caravan site we searched local pubs offering grub. The Tartan Arms and Mcqs came highly recommended. We had an amazing night, food was 10/10 service was 10/10. You will love it.

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Duke Sublime . 2023-07-16

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This Restaurant is Amazing, the restaurant is amazing because they had excellent service, great food and lovely staff, also the starter that I had when I went was the Garlic Mushrooms with the Garlic Mayonnaise, this was lovely because the mushroom had been well cooked and the Garlic Mayonnaise went very well with them, also to add the main was brilliant, I had the roast dinner and the mash didn't have any lumps in it which was great, the Roast beef was lovely and soft not chewy and the veg was simply brilliant, and the dessert was very nice, I had a mint choc chip ice cream bomb with chocolate sauce over the top and the chocolate over the ice cream was good including the sauce and the Ice cream, The staff were very nice when we were there and was appreciative of us being there at the time, they are very funny, and also to add for the football fans if you were to go there they have the premier league, Scottish league too, but overall the service, food and price value was outstanding

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Leon Andrew T . 2023-06-25

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Food was very good, and the staff were amazing. Taking out my friend who is disabled, the staff ensured we got seating to suit his needs! They were very friendly.

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Robert K . 2023-06-21

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Boojed for a post funeral reception. Excellent service and staff extremely helpful. Food fantastic and fresh. Would definitely re-book.

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Paula W . 2023-06-15

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Food was OK, prices moderate, staff nice enough, I paid the bill before eating, no member of staff around when we walked out

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Christine Inglis . 2023-06-03

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Fantastic wee place, whether you're going in for a lovely meal or just for a few drinks in the pub. Always made to feel most welcome.

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Cal Brown . 2023-05-22

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After a few misunderstandings with our order, all was well afterwards. Staff attentive and willing to assist. Chicken stuffed with haggis, very tasty and a huge portion!

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John M . 2023-05-17

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Marvelous place and food with excellent service and host

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Milan Folberger . 2023-04-20

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Great service and great food would highly recommend 👌

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Deborah Shearer . 2023-04-16

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The lentil soup is a local institution, as is the steak pie. One of our favourite destinations for a family lunch. Some of the dishes are available in half portions. Reasonably priced, booking recommended.

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PonderGJ . 2023-04-13

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Very friendly staff and great choice of drinks

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Ross Milne (ScottishRM) . 2023-04-08

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Prebooked table. On arrival we were shown to the tiniest table. Staff were professional, pleasant and helpful. I had steak pie and my friend had texan chicken melt. The plates took up the whole table. No room for cutlery at the side. The beef with the steak pie was lovely, the pastry was flat with no crispness, peas were hard (not birds eye brand) and carrots had a 'tinned' texture. The chips were nice. There was very little chicken in the Texan melt however it was very very tasty. I would recommend the steak pie and chips but no veg.

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Gillian Burns . 2023-04-07

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Always Friendly staff and the sunbed are always so clean

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Claire Tucker . 2023-03-28

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Brilliant meal and service second to none definitely be back again

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Martin Wood . 2023-03-26

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Excellent food and staff , highly recommend

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Jackie Mcmenemy . 2023-03-12

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Lovely meal meal here will be definitely be back

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Derek Fowler . 2023-03-09

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Food outstanding and service good but certainly not disabled friendly in this day and age quite shocking hence only 3 stars

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Tracey T . 2023-02-09

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Excellent food and great service. No complaints would recommend

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chris thompson . 2023-01-27

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4th choice other 3 were closed was our good fortune as everything was excellent.

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Sandy Mitchell . 2023-01-10

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Great food and hospitality whilst having a meal for the mother in law's 80th. Highly recommend and will visit again.

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yanek lachut . 2023-01-08

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I have ate in McQues for many years. The portion sizes have been ridiculously cut, I dread to think what a half portion may look like now. Dreadful. I had steak pie and my Daughter had macaroni, I could count around 12 chips on the plate. Very poor.

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PAULINE Y . 2022-12-17

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For £47 we as a group were so disappointed with the meal given to us at the party night, not good at all Very small and not the usual standard I have had in here before, all of us felt the same! The disco and band and service was good But if you are going to charge this prices you need to make this better

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Y5917PTsarap . 2022-12-16

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Great pub and atmosphere. The only thing that stopped 5 stars was the pastry.

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IAIN LAWRIE . 2022-12-01

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Excellent food and service, can't fault any of the staff as they were all friendly and helpful. The food is of fantastic quality and the portion sizes won't leave you feeling hungry.

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Graeme Lindsay . 2022-11-18

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Had lunch it was amazing staff excellent great range of food Soup starter was amazing Hubby says steak pie was great I had a filled baguette loads of filling

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lizilou . 2022-11-18

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Been going to McQue's now forever and always have a lovely meal with good, friendly service and great value for money - keep up the good work folks 🌟

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Eileen McKenzie . 2022-11-05

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ottobre 2022: abbiamo mangiato in questo pub, prima di andare al castello di stirling. abbiamo mangiato bene, le porzione un po poche per il prezzo pagato. bere nella norma. locale molto bello!

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andrea zanellini . 2022-10-25

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Went for the old faithful hame made lentil soup and steak pie. Was not disappointed. Delicious! Great service and good prices

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Shell mccann . 2022-10-05

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Friendly staff and punters,, reasonable prices 👍👍

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Colin Rose . 2022-09-21

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Had to leave due to abusive regulars 😭 all because there team lost!

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nickwit05 . 2022-09-08

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First time here today and omg I was not disappointed had potato skins which were absolutely delicious, then I had steak pie, what can I say that is the best steak pie I have ever had, compliments to the chef, staff are friendly to, I would highly recommend this place, I will certainly be back, if going book in advance as this place is so busy which doesn't surprise me

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Audrey Lamont . 2022-08-24

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Chouette 🦉 pub dans un petit village près de Stirling. Bon choix de bière et cidre à la pression. Accueil très sympa. Les écossais sont amazing !

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philippe GRACIA . 2022-08-23

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Des gents très sympathiques !! Nous avons passé une excellente soirée !! Je conseille vivement !!

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Cecile Gracia . 2022-08-23

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Following the recommendations of our host at Hillhead Farm we’ve down in this pub and have enjoyed our time. Great food, nice staff it was pure dead brilliant! Let’s go and enjoyed like us.

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Alisdaire LE BUGLE . 2022-08-08

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Excellent food, good atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff. Do yourself a favor and visit The Tartan Arms

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Maggie Matthee . 2022-07-13

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Meat pie was fantastic. Cute little place. Liked the ambiance. Server was very friendly and helpful.

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Wilson McKinnon . 2022-07-11

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Returned with family for a meal which was excellent as always. I was surprised and delighted by the quality and range available on the wine list, the wines provided are fantastic and not what expected to find in a village pub! Better wines and selection than some much fancier and pricier places. Well done and kudos to the sommelier 👍.

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Dom McNally . 2022-06-19

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This place has gone DOWNHILL over the past few years. Our meal was less than mediocre and the service was not at all friendly or accommodating. I hope they can turn it around quick, because I really want this place to survive. It has a ton of history.

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scottishbum . 2022-06-14

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What a great day, start to finish. Booked a bus trip with breaks 2 go, garden centre then meal and entertainment by Christian. Great hospitality, what a laugh. Great food, can recommend the steak pie. Great entertainment from Christian. Altogether a great day out with a good crowd of people. Hope to be back soon.

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May M . 2022-06-07

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Family of 5 visited Saturday 4th June at tea time, got seated straight away in a cosy little corner, very friendly and welcoming staff came over to get our drinks order. We all ordered different food from the menu and it was gorgeous! We are...

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nataliewQ6846KY . 2022-06-06

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Really good and nice food. Helpful staff.

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John Clarke . 2022-06-01

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Great atmosphere with great staff

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JAMES SMITH . 2022-05-20

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That's the place to visit when in Bannockburn. Excellent food especially their steak pie and at reasonable price. Just good pub food. Would highly recommend. 😁 Very happy.

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Peter D . 2022-05-17

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So we came today party of 20 for my uncle birthday who passed away just yesterday we where all made feel very welcome the food was very good and as a chef I definitely had no complaints but the staff where absolutely outstanding very very attentive and with a big group all paying separately with no complaints and smile on faces even helped my wee auntie with her gf menu . A massive well done I definitely will be back every-time I am in Stirling thank u so much

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Amanda Jayne Stevenson . 2022-05-10

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Lovely lunch with family celebrating mums 90th Birthday. Staff were friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Brought mums birthday cake out singing at the top of their voices. All the other diners stopped and listened or joined in singing. Even added a few candles as...

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ice8cate . 2022-04-03

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Lovely atmosphere, steak pie was great and very reasonably priced ,will definitely be back

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Chris Tibs . 2022-03-10

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Another great meal at the cycling event. You know its great place when they look after the late comers so well, with an individual service just for them

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laffoley brian . 2022-02-27

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Excellent drinks and food on a football night

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Thomas Burt . 2022-02-26

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Dine in and takeaway, lunch and dinner..fab wee place

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Erika Lamont . 2022-02-24

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Nice and friendly staff, always great food.

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C S . 2022-02-19

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Lovely food, friendly staff, reasonable price... Will definitely be back.

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Sarah Oddie . 2022-02-11

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Lovely home cooked food and lovely staff a great experience

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angela angus . 2022-01-08

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We have been visiting the Tartan Arms in Bannockburn for many, many years, and have never been disappointed with the food or the service, indeed both are excellent, with the food very competitively priced, hence the marking above. Now, sadly, comes the negative point. Whilst...

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David M . 2022-01-05

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Good location for small group to have a funeral lunch or Meal. Staff are so friendly

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Colin Mitchell . 2021-12-11

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