The Clachan Inn in Stirling

The Clachan provided a fabulous night out for a family occasion. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was exceptionally good and well priced. From start to finish we were very well looked after by polite attentive staff and it looked like everyone in the restaurant was having a great evening also. Everyone at our table enjoyed a great night. Well done all.

Great meal today. We ate in the bar where we could sit with our dog. Mix of tourists, locals and walkers gave a great vibe in the cosy bar area (fire was on). Food was first class! The seafood trio starter and Hake main course were both delicious. Have to mention the brownie dessert, both the brownie and accompanying honeycomb were homemade and were fantastic! Will definitely return!

Wonderful atmosphere of local Scottish pub & restaurant. Delicious food and quick service. Recommend to reserve before you visit. Place where lots of locals meet and eat. We immediately reserved for the next night.

First licenced in 1734, the Clachan is truly an ancient Inn. Nowadays it is a very smart restaurant and bar, and although the dining side is clearly a huge part of the business, I like that they have a separate bar. The bar is very smart and while you can also eat here it is primarily a place to relax with a drink. With music on stream, telly on mute, lovely decor, and comfortable seating it is a great place to sit at the bar and enjoy a good pint of Tennents.

I stayed here for one night whilst doing the West Highland Way. I had the downstairs twin. The bathroom had a shower and was not shared, even though it was not an en suite. The room was warm and clean. Sadly the TV and WiFi didn't work when I was there but apparently it was due to be fixed. I ate dinner in the pub (booked a table). The food was great. A good sized portion and lovely venison. If dinner is anything to go by, it is a shame they don't do breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful, in spite of being really busy.

We booked this last minute as was fully booked but we got a table. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Spot on . Staff were fantastic and my pizza was amazing very close to an Italian pizza.

Fantastic through and through. Fabulous warm welcome from every member of the team and food that was second to none. It is a must book as we saw so many people turned away or waiting over an hour with possibly only a seat in the car area. Old pub that has kept its heritage and fabulous food that we went twice on a visit to the area. A great selection from pub classics to pizza to vegetarian to steak and deserts to die for. The lemon trio and sticky toffee pudding were amazing. No brainer for us a must if you are in the area

Went for lunch couldn’t fault anything food was good…staff was friendly…..restaurant was nice and clean. would definitely recommend

Si vous cherchez un pub typique près du Loch Lomond, c'est celui là ! Même la moquette a un motif écossais. On peut manger côté restaurant mais aussi du côté pub, a acceptant même de partager sa table. On pourra vous demander "may I joint you?" La musique etait parfaite (pour des cinquantenaires)

Great atmosphere in the bar. We ate in the restaurant having thankfully booked ahead. Shared a few dishes - pizza, macaroni and seafood trio. Very good food, thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was excellent with friendly staff.

Stayed at Clachan Inn whilst on West Highland Way. Great bar and separate restaurant. Worth booking.. gets busy. Busy for a reason. Food we had was lovely. Steak pie I had was tender with large fat free pieces of steak. Ice Cream.. Wow ! 3 large, and I mean large scoops £4.50 ... ( can order 1 ,2 etc £1.50 each. ) . Service by the young staff was excellent.

Great place, super friendly and the food was just amazing. To not mention that I had the best beer there. They know what they are doing. I could eat there every day! You should really check this place if you have the opportunity.

What a great find! We are walking the West Highland Way and had the Clachan Inn recommended by the campsite owner. It certainly didn’t disappoint. We ordered the cullen skink, tattie skins and mushroom and fennel pie. All were outstanding. It’s a lovely, friendly place with a warm welcome. I would highly recommend the Clachan Inn.

An absolutely brilliant place for a meal with our party including a 2 year old. Very friendly and helpful staff, also well staffed. Very clean and the food was excellent. With great choices

Another Excellent Pizza today, great service and of course lovely ambience. We will be back. A Beautiful Traditional Bar/Restaurant with great staff.

Stopped here for a quick drink but the food especially the pizzas looked appetising so decided to order one. I like plain pizzas and my husbaznd likes a topping (ie pepperoni). We just wanted to share and asked if we ordered a topped pizza could they just leave one side plain but this was refused. The pizzas are made to order so what would have taken to make a plain one and lay a few slices of pepperoni or whatever on one side? Nice wee place, would probably have rated 5/5 if they had been just a bit more accommodating!

We ate here on two evenings during a stay on Drymen. The food was exceptional and the drink was good too. Friendly staff, especially the barman, who took time out to welcome and treat our rescue dog Glen. Beef Burger was a delicious proper butcher's steak mince burger. Katsu Chicken Burger was awesome. Warm seafood salad was great as well. Loch Lomond ales were great; IPA was good, 'Lost in Mosaic' was outstanding

The place and the staff are so welcoming and courteous, food fantastic but my only criticism is we have had the Sunday Roast a few times and the vegetables well the lack of them is so disappointing, carrot and onion and every occasion!! They could brighten up the plate with a few colourful vegetables. Will not stop me going back worth a visit.

Visited here a couple of times over the weekend that we stayed in Drymen. Once in the bar for drinks and then the next night for dinner in the restaurant. Both had very different vibes, perfect for what we were looking for. Staff were friendly and attentive and we both had delicious pizza’s!

Beautiful rustic interiors, polite and attentive staff, incredible pizzas. Well worth a visit, although we were lucky enough to be there at lunch when it was quiet, and it would doubtless be much busier for dinner.

Food was ok nothing overally amazing but average food. However the service in this place is horrendous , we were sat in the front section of the restaurant and waited around 15 minutes before even getting a drinks order , we then finally got to order our meal and had to ask what the soup of the day was as we weren’t advised as to what this was, our second drinks were forgotten that we ordered after our starters and waited until half way through our main to even get any sort of attention off of staff where it was obvious they had forgotten about our drinks , finished our meal and waited 35 minutes between finishing our meal and recieving our bill that we had asked for after having to yet again call another member of staff to get it , and there was no lack of staffing as 4 members were standing behind the bar having a chit chat Overally really didn’t enjoy this experience

Great restaurant, food was excellent and plentiful. Staff were so nice and my hubby managed to tell them it was my birthday and they brought out at lovely icecream sundae and sang happy birthday to me they also took a wee Polaroid pic which I have as a keepsake. Would highly recommend.

My family and I are during a recent visit to Loch Lomond. We drove past it, searched it and were intrigued that it was apparently the oldest licensed pub in Scotland. We decided to eat here and it didn’t disappoint. Service was great, incredibly friendly, relaxed but timely. My wife and I shared the haggis bon bons and Cullen Skink to start with. Both were excellent. I had the special of lambs livers which was stunning. Our kids both enjoyed dishes from the children’s menu. I also sampled and enjoyed their local beers and extensive whisky menu. Highly recommended

I’d been tracking this restaurant since booking for a short break in a nearby hotel. It didn’t disappoint. We were welcomed with a friendly smile and shown to our table. There was a specials board that was lengthy and we quickly chose. We had the haggis bons bons and tempura prawns to start. Delicious!!!! Main courses were gammon steak (this is served with two black puddings, fried egg and a wholegrain mustard sauce) and I ordered the world famous Malaysian Lamb Casserole. Everything was superb and I’ll return and have that again!! The Clachan Inn certainly helped make a lovely weekend. In fact, it was the highlight of our eating experience - and we ate at Duck Bay. Thank you!!

Wonderful cosy pub. Food and drink both really good. Staff were super friendly, even brought the dog a few biscuits and a water bowl. One member of staff has an incredible knowledge of local history and was more than happy for us to pick his brains.

Visited here with my partner (yesterday) for valentines day dinner after seeing tiktok reviews. As a die hard macaroni lover I HAD to come and try it. It did NOT disappoint. It was rich, creamy and so cheesey. It was a HUGE portion so I didn't finish it 😂. My partner had the fish chips and peas which she said was lovely. I tried the fish I can confirm it was. Only thing I'll say is it was a tad greasy on the bottom of the fish but apart from that it was lovely. The hand cut chips were outstanding. Our waiter (tartan is shirt) looked like he was a manager was very attentive and polite.. looked after us well. Also the young waiter on shift was also very friendly and polite. We were staying along at the oak tree inn in balmaha and travelled to visit here. Did not disappoint. Sad I didn't have room for dessert as they look amazing. We will be back in the summer with my two children (one who is also a macaroni fiend😂) Many thanks and keep up the good work.

The location is great. The pub has a vibrant energy but traditional feel. The staff were friendly and the service was good. The food was amazing, definitely worth the cost and I can see why it’s so popular with locals and tourists alike.

What a lovely place & food was fantastic also dogs are welcome really nice atmosphere ..staff efficient & friendly the history of the pub is interesting with Rob Roy’s walk starting in Dryman

We stopped here after visiting Loch Lomond and had the most fantastic meal. The staff were so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Great portion size and beautifully presented. Really cute pub that is definitely worth visiting.

Proper Scottish pub serving a great range of drinks and fabulous pub food.We ate in the bar,which was really cosy with a proper fire,and had a great atmosphere.Warm welcome from the friendly staff too-would definitely recommend.I had the “ham and haddie” which was delicious.My husband had the Cullen Skink and loved it too.If you find yourself in Drymen,go,you won’t be disappointed.

It's a great place with a cosy atmosphere, excellent service, and good pub food that is well presented and cooked - also reasonably priced. Recommend

Stopped in for lunch on a horrible wet and windy day and got a very warm welcome from the staff. Decided to have the xmas lunch with all trimmings as our kids don’t like turkey so we never have it at Xmas. What a treat!...

On a cold damp day we arrived for a light lunch without having booked and received a very warm welcome. We ate in the bar as a sign indicated that dogs were welcome in there and we had our two dogs with us. We were...

great atmosphere, i dined in the bar - lovely food!! excellent service especially from Ross, the young barman very cheery and polite, very welcoming and engaging with myself and other patrons in the bar. 10/10 recommend. will 100% be back!!

We went here for lunch (2 adults, 3kids) on a extremely wet Saturday afternoon. As soon as we went in I was impressed, there was a fire burning and it was just nice and cosy, a proper old style pub. The food was outstanding (potentially...

Absolutely fantastic, we ate in the Inn on the two evenings were were staying in Drymen. The food was delicious, the staff great at their jobs and the atmosphere wonderful. We couldn't have been made more welcome and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants...

Visited twice on our recent trip to the trossachs, first night a few pints at the bar after climbing ben lomond, second night we drove back there and had our evening meal. Steak pie and pizza, both faultless. Great staff, a bustling kitchen. Will return!

This is one of oldest pubs in area before hitting road to Loch Lomond Very welcoming,warm and cosy with log burner fire. Family run business with excellent menu and good quality food and selection of beers. Well worth a visit.

A walk-in after a day on the West Highland Way. So warm & welcoming. Very busy but Staff so lovely & did their best to squeeze us in. Food was 10/10 - in fact the best steak pie I’ve had. Dogs allowed. Wish I lived...

Super charming pub which we so enjoyed after our hike on Conic Hill. It's a beautiful pub; we ate in the bar area - super cozy & a larger restaurant/seating on the right side of the building. My husband had steak pie with a good...

I was a little undecided when I booked here for an evening meal on a Loch Lomond stopover but am so glad I did. What a great atmosphere, super welcoming staff, great food & drink selection. Was only disappointed that we were only around for...

Un très chaleureux et bon restaurant la cuisine est très bonne avec des spécialités écossaises Mais vous avez un large...

We booked a table for an evening meal. Atmosphere / vibe inside the pub was great, staff friendly and helpful, food lovely.

Lovely little find! Warm welcome. Husband ate the steak pie and was delighted at the quality and quantity of the steak within it. I had the mushroom and fennel pie which was delicious. Lovely chips! Dessert was beautifully served: carrot cake cheesecake which was divine...

Service was great, food was amazing. We had scallops to start and ribeye steak for main course. Cooked to perfection….. and I’m difficult to please!

We went here whilst on holiday due to the great ratings and reviews, and we were not disappointed. The pub itself is beautiful and cosy, the staff were all extremely friendly and helpful . We booked in for Sunday lunch ( I would book for...

I had the best liver I have ever tasted. My wife thought her lamb boona was excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.

What a find! Stayed in Drymen overnight and found this gem. A great pub with friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant was full but they serve the same menu in the bar. They had some good specials and I enjoyed the Clachan pizza of the week...

We were recommended to come here so glad we did. It is a lovely restaurant & pub. The staff were attentive without being over bearing. The food was fantastic. We had a haggis bon bons to share as we were not sure about the portion...

The Clachan inn is an absolute must if staying in the lovely village of Drymen, in fact, if you're staying in the east Loch Lomond area, it's worth the drive. Scotlands oldest licenced pub/restaurant, the friendly atmosphere hits as you walk through the door, the...

Booked here because menu said they do gluten free Sunday roast. Very much mentioned my excitement of said Sunday roast when making the reservation. Turned up for a 6pm dinner and they had sold out 😔 Waitress said this is a common occurrence EVERY Sunday,...

Ok. It's a pub. It serves food. It has rooms...food 1st class, rooms clean and beds comfortable, even provide large bottle water. Staff good, great choice of beer, fair price, also popular with locals (always a good sign). Whats not to like. Many thanks K

We were out for a drive and saw this beautiful inn, we went in for a bite to eat, not disappointed. Staff so welcoming, restaurant really lovely and the food was amazing. This would be a lovely place for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended.

Superb food very friendly staff and located in a very small village close to Loch Lomond in the oldest licensed pub in Scotland

There are a number of places in Drymen that serve perfectly good pub food, but The Clachan Inn has a much more interesting menu. The service was excellent, friendly and quick. The food was delicious. Looking forward to going again

We've been here several times. The food is always excellent, but the best thing about The Clachan is the service - truly outstanding from what is a mainly very young staff. We'll definitely be back.

I was on the hunt for a different venue and came across this. Staff are friendly ,food is great. Lovely cosy atmosphere. They were so accommodating as we had not booked. Will go back for sure.

The food was very tasty and plentiful Service from the young staff was nearly exceptional! Just a shame that they ran out of Sunday roast beef by 5, when we arrived!

This place is like the Tardis - much bigger than it looks. Excellent food, beers and remarkably quick service. Glad we made a visit.

Leuke authentieke plek in het centrum van Drymen. Gezellige drukte en (in het weekend) zeker reserveren want er is erg...

La qualité des mets est bonne, le service assuré par une equipe jeune et sympathique est efficace. C’est une très...

Tres beau resto, belle ambiance ecossaise, belle carte, large choix...bien presenté, tres copieux et surtt tres bon...perso l entrecote etait...

Fab! Was packed when we got there, managed to get a table. Really great food, very friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

Had lunch here on day 1 of the west highland way. The pub was very busy but they made an effort to seat us at the bar whilst another table finished their meal. Once seated at a table, service was friendly and the food was...

Ate and stayed here a few times and it’s brilliant. Drymen itself is lovely and perfect to end the first day of the West Highland Way. Rooms upstairs and warm, clean and comfortable with a great shower. Food is also lovely.

Came here as a result of an attitude problem with the staff at the Buchanan Arms Hotel (where we were staying). The Clachan on the other hand - had friendly staff and the food was great - just what we wanted - and we enjoyed...

Booked a table at the Clachan for a birthday treat. We were joined by my niece and her partner. The Restaurant was busy but the service was prompt and our server Bruno was cheerful and very polite. The food was excellent and generous quantities. The...

We visited here when staying in Drymen for 2 nights. Fabulous food and service. there are few tables but the helpful staff will do their level best to accommodate you.

Wonderful meal in a friendly pub. Had drinks in pub prior to returning for meal . Would recommend booking in advance as very busy ! Meal was fabulous but be prepared for Edinburgh prices!

This is another great place for lunch. We would visit more often if it wasn't for a narrowish road. My first recommendation would be that, if you want 3 courses and like fish, have the Cullen Skink (Creamy poached smoked haddock soup, with haddock, potato...

Food is fantastic have tried the burger definitely in my top 3. Had Sunday roast recently was very nice, staff are very friendly will definitely be back

We didn’t really have dinner in a proper pub during our stay in Scotland yet up till this point. We went hear after reading some TripAdvisor reviews. We were not disappointed. Everybody enjoyed their meal. Special shout out to mushroom and fennel pot pie! Great...

Great pub food. I opted for two starters of haggis bon bons and Scottish Cullen skink which was beautiful, my partner had the steak pie which was good but not amazing. Service good and big menu.

On holiday in the area , The Clachan was recommended by the owner of our rented cottage. First class food and good and friendly service - the steak pie was the best our men had tasted. Would go back but we live 500 miles away!

Lovely helpful staff but food was average and overpriced. £10 for a glass of Prosecco! 😞 there are limited venues for dinner in this area. Probably best of a bad lot

Fabulous pub. Friendly, efficient staff. Good drinks menu. Quality food menu and the food itself didn’t disappoint. Value for money, given the quality of the food and the cooking. Nice atmosphere- do book ahead though!

First visit to this lovely little place. We actually went back a second night as we enjoyed it so much. From first glance it looks quite a small place, but it goes back a long way. I'm not a big eater but, I was told,...

Nicely located pub, oldest licensed pub in Scotland. We visited on Wednesday evening and hadn’t booked. Pub was busy , but a table was found for us. Drinks arrived swiftly. We had starters, Cullen Skink ( fish & potato soup) and trio of fish, both...

Amazing food and brilliant service!!! We were on a hen do and our waitress was so friendly and made our night really enjoyable! The food was great quality and big portions.

The room was very comfortable and the Sunday roast was excellent. Loved the little bar to sit around with a dram and chat with locals and other hikers.

Booked here in advance whilst walking the WHW and glad I did, it was busy but those not booked they were trying hard to fit in. Being pub food it turns over quickly anyway. Staff were very friendly and polite. Food was okay and beer...

Delicious food and quick, efficient and friendly service - very impressive considering how busy the place is with walkers. We ate in the bar (which you can't book) because we had our dog with us. We were happy to share a table and met several...

Utrolig koselig spisested med historie i veggene! Mye tradisjonell skotsk mat på menyen! Hyggelig betjening , og AVGJØRENDE å bestille...

Must stop in here to visit a super old, great little pub. Staff was nice, atmosphere was great, good drink selection, and solid food menu (even if you just want something small).

Stopped in for a pint with the Mrs and thought with this being the oldest pub in Scotland it would be a great wee pub but it was nothing special, found the bar staff a bit dour and don't think I'd ever rush back.

Absolutely charming! Our server, Johns was very attentive! Highly recommend and will definitely come back!

Absolutely brilliant service complimented with beautiful food. The staff were incredible at keeping up to pace with the busy and constant turn over but not one member seemed stressed or overworked. Everyone had a smile and good service was quick and delicious. Will definitely be...

We had Arincini, Lasagna and Fish & chips. All dishes were cooked and presented so well and tasted delicious. Service was also great, we will definitely return.

Fantastic food. Brilliant service. Good beer. Enjoyed it so much on the Monday that we went back on the Tuesday for another pick on the menu.

Booked a table for dinner here after day 1 of the west highland way. Had a lovely 3 course meal, the only slight let down was the pork Sunday roast which was mainly meat and potato, not much veg at all. The sticky toffee pudding...

Great little inn, historic past , friendly accommodating staff, made to feel very welcome . Well kept real ale, would recommend this drinking establishment

Warm fun pub grub, nice atmosphere and kind staff. Ideal if you are stopping through or after a days walking. Would recommend

You must go to this pub and restaurant. food was delicious, piping hot, just an absolute delight desserts were incredible too. Service - top notch - it was busy but the staff were on it! Beers - awesome spiced rum - Dark matter - a...

What an amazing place. Really busy but great staff and you never felt that they were pushed. Really friendly and efficient too. Food was delicious. Can really recommend the cull and skink. Taxi driver recommended and what a great recommendation. Hope anyone else coming here...

Thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful Sunday lunch at The Clachan to celebrate our Mum’s birthday. Staff made a fuss of Mum and brought a celebration dessert! The service was friendly and efficient, our server Hanna was absolutely lovely! The quality of the food was excellent and...

We were staying in a local hotel and ate here for 2 nights it was so good ! Staff are lovely and the food was really really tasty . Cannot recommend enough and would return in a heartbeat if were in the area again! Keep...

Absolutely superb... Lamb with rice... Lasagna and children sausage beans and chips. Sweets sticky toffee pudding and raspberry three ways and ice cold sauvignon... Guys are great l. Made our day .. 81 year old totally treated like royalty!

Eaten here twice in the last week. Superb food. Varied and home cooked. Steak pie to die for. Blagged superb. Will be back for more.

Booked clachan for my wifes 50th birthday. Staff were brilliant. Very accomodating for large table with multiple dietary requirements. Highly reccomend that you book ahead of time. thank you all clachan team.

Established in 1734, the Clachan Inn is a must while in Drymen. And do make a reservation as it is always busy. Great food and service on a preserved space, we had a wonderful time. Best Fish and Chips! Recommended!