The Crook Bar in Stirling

First time to Crook and will certainly be back. Friendly staff, great service, delicious tapas & cocktails- thoroughly enjoyed our last stop on the Stirling Cocktail wee trail

Our first time there last night sat 27th July. Staff were brilliant and the large selection of tapas were all delicious. We will definitely be back very soon.

Great welcome but it was downhill after that. It was cold and dark with no atmosphere. The sharing platter was poor value for money as was the hummus. Mussels were too small to taste . So disappointed we didn’t stay for coffee. We’ve wanted to try this place for awhile but big disappointment.

The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, the tapas were out of this world. If you’re in the area make sure to check out this diamond of a place.

What a smashing night! First time having been in this lovely, friendly wee bar bistro in Bridge of Allan. Arriving for the Quiz night which was recommended…it most definitely ticked the boxes for a feel good atmosphere . Everybody was sooo friendly…even folk in the other teams we were playing against! On this occasion we had a celebratory Mother’s Day meal in Stirling…but having seen some of the food going out wouldn’t hesitate to return here to eat first! Thanks everyone. 😀👍

Visited today, for lunch. It was our first visit and won’t be our last hopefully. Great selection of tapas and each of the dishes chosen were delicious. Best garlic prawns I’ve tasted. Nice and cosy inside and staff welcoming.

Great find! Looking for early dinner last night pre Panto at McRoberts. Really lovely bistro with excellent service. Delicious tapas freshly served as they were made. Thoroughly enjoyed - thank you!

Been meaning to go to the crook bar for ages and finally managed tonight with my wife. It was fabulous. Lots of tapas dishes prices £5 and £6 and few platters as well as specials. We had patatas bravas, garlic mushrooms, meatballs, haggis bonbons, ham croquets and our favourite of tonight beer battered prawn as well as some bread and we were stuffed. All the food was fresh, very tasty and served by a friendly member of staff. Throw in a oxtail some gin couple of ciders and the night was complete. Small comfortable setting, Wednesday night so quiet must be busy at the weekend so if you can book you might want to. Overall brilliant first time but definitely not the last - we now have a loyalty card to fill Thanks

Llegamos a las 19,20. Nos dijeron que no nos podian poner de comer que cerraban a las 20 h. Con lo cual nos defraudaron

Can’t believe we never knew about this place. Amazing Tapas, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. Can see this being a regular place for us it’s so good. Highly recommend.

A gem hidden in bridge of Allan. Literally one of the best tapas bars I’ve been to in Scotland. I will 100% be returning very soon. Thanks to the amazing staff!!

La primera vez en el Crook anoche con amigos y fue genial.La comida era fantástica, muy sabrosa, el servicio siempre con una voz alegre y una sonrisa, qué más puedo decir realmente.Bien hecho todo, volveremos pronto.No sabíamos que la música en vivo iba a sonar alrededor de las 10 pm, de lo contrario nos hubiéramos quedado, no importa siempre la próxima vez.

Reservamos una mesa con el propósito de ver el internacional de rugby Escocia v Irlanda 6 naciones. Llamé para confirmar la reserva y me aseguraron que la mesa tiene una buena vista de la pantalla. Al llegar nos encontramos acurrucados en una esquina con una vista muy restringida y una camarera sin pelos en la cabeza que no estaba interesada en que decidimos irnos por no poder ver el partido. Mala actitud y servicio y ciertamente no volveremos.

Absolutely brilliant staff and the tapas by Marco was fantastic, will defo be back. My wife and I had a brilliant time, cracking place.

We visited on a Monday evening when the place was very quiet and that detracted a bit as there was no atmosphere. It was also cold so just as well I was wearing a warm cardi and jumper!Good tapas, well priced, and specials on the board offered a good choice. Nothing really out of the ordinary on the menu, just what you would expect from tapas.I would visit again, but not with any expectations of being wowed.

Visited with friends for some food and drinks. Excellent tapas and wine and good range of beers. Also live music on the night we were in. So great food, lovely staff - you should go !

Good atmosphere, good food and good service. We enjoyed all of the different choices we made. Good value for money.

Lovely place to sit and have some drinks , not too noisy but a good atmosphere at the same time. Wide selection of drinks to choose from and great snacks, visit here if you’re looking for something open a little later

Always book a table at weekends so you will. not be disappointed. The food is very good, slightly more expensive than one would pay for similar in a Spanish bar. Would recommend this place.

A lovely evening with good range of tapas to select from. Nice cocktails too. Got very busy later on with tables reserved etc but we had a nice couple of hours eating and drinking in a friendly atmosphere

Ate here on Sunday night with my boyfriend. Had a few tapas dishes for dinner and couldn’t fault anything. Was delicious and staff were lovely will definitely be back and would recommend highly.

Stopped here lastnight on way home from a trip to Perth. Had no prior knowledge of this place- to be honest it was Saturday night and a lot of places were full but we managed to get a table here. It is a bar serving tapas (we didn’t actually realise this..).

We love the tapas at the Crook. Great choice and great value. Love the gin choice too. Atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Highly recommend.

Bloody love the crook! Been a few times and each time it's relaxed, fun and just a lovely place to be. The food, for me, has gotten even better. My three friends and I booked for Saturday past and shared 12 tapas dishes between us which was more than enough- I refused to share my churros though! Staff attentive and chilled kept checking on us for drinks but without being annoying.

Fantastic tapas and fresh hot and delicious . The server was super attentive lovely afternoon spent with friends . Can’t wait to go back Oh and the expresso martini yum!!

Had a fabulous girls day out made even more special by a visit to this wonderful tapas bar . We hadn’t booked and it was a very busy night but the front of house managed to squeeze us in , which we were very grateful for . She made us very welcome and nothing was too much bother . Would highly recommend .

Love a visit to the crook, we’ll informed bar staff & great banter. Great choice of gin/cocktails haven’t managed any other drinks yet. Lovely wee local.

Perfect service from Lauren....great food served perfectly....lovely evening!! On my doorstep too! Who knew?!! We shall return, thank you! Xx

Visited the Crook Bar on Friday for pre-theatre tapas and had a very enjoyable meal. We chose a range of tapas and Spanish G&T; and were very pleased with our choices and the service was excellent. We'll definitely be back

It's down the steps, 1 Allanvale. Do not be deceived by the outside. The tapas were great. Pedron pepers from pedron. Great meat balls and the sea food platter was very very good. Good selction of beers, spirits and cocktails but limited wine choices (you can't have everything).

First visit, stonewall cottage feel, formless Batman, hadn’t a clue about the beers. Before the reserved dining tables were taken, staff congregated at a serving hatch, one in an apron, maybe the cook, slurped from a coffee mug, hair not drawn back, patted and cuddled a dif, cleared her nose with the back of her hand, then returned to kitchen. I shall not return

Great Saturday night tapas really good staff amazing bonus with the music all in all thoroughly enjoyed

We went last night as it had good reviews we live in falkirk and other couple in Stirling we already decided on what tapas we all were going to have before we went got to crook bar after having drinks in a few other bars only to be told it was a private party and could not serve us food total night ruined nothing on website to say it was closed for private party disappointed to say the least

Friends recommended this cosy spot and between us we enjoyed around 18 tapas dishes. Decent portions and couldn’t fault any of them. All washed down with some good wines and cocktails, in pleasant surroundings, served by helpful, attentive staff. It’s understandably a popular place and to their great credit, it’s dog friendly too so overall, a no-brainer for a return visit.

Honestly the best Tapas we have ever had. The food is fresh, flavoursome and just totally awesome! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Fantastic place to eat.

Went in for a few evening drinks before dinner. Great ambience with a good selection of beers and other drinks. Love the seating areas for different group sizes. We were able to watch the rugby fab......well apart from the result!

Tapas was very good. Well presented and cooked. My only complaint was the cold! We were there around 1pm on a Saturday and I actually had to wear my coat as a shawl. Would put me off returning to be honest.

Nipped in with a friend for a drink and some tapas. We arrived late yet were met with a warm welcome regardless and seated at a cosy table while love music played in the back ground.

Always loved the crook. Service great. Staff friendly and very chatty. Food good, drinks better. Cocktails and wine are really good and great value

We visit a bit and it’s good but losing the great it used to be portions getting smaller, come on get the great back

After completing some work locally, adjacent the the Allan Water river, my friend and I not being from the area went looking for some food as close as possible to where we had parked off Allanvale Road. We saw a man eating an ice cream at a table outside the bar, so we ventured in, and, as soon as we entered the smell of cooking food was amazing. We asked if they were still servimg food, as it was after 2pm, and the bar man smiled and said yes. He could not have been more helpful and friendly: from giving us his menu recommemondations to helping out with my odd request of asking him if it was possible to refill a hot water bottle (I have a medical condition and heat helps ease the pain when sitting). Nothing was too much trouble for him! The atmosphere is cozy, inviting and the table seating very relaxing and well laid out. If I had not been working, I would have loved to investigate what appeared to be a great gin collection. Nevertheless, the tapas food that quickly arrived was utterly delicious. It was so tasty, at the perfect temperature, filling, and very, very moreish. The olives were perfect, the bravas was bravo, the spanish pigs in blankets sublime, the Morcilla (black pudding and goats cheese) salad excellent and the cod croquettes superb. We agreed It was the best meal we had had in a long time. Kudos to the chef! It is such a shame we live 120 miles away or we would most definitely be regulars. However, we will never go anywhere else to eat again when working anywhere close to the area, and we will not hesitate to recommend the Crook Bar to one and all. It is excellent on all counts.

Ten people, dozens of delicious tapas dishes (or so it seemed), plenty of bread to soak up the various dips, good for vegetarians and meat eaters.

Fantastisk mat og servicevi var der tidlig på søndag og fikk fantastisk servicegod mat. Vi spurte om de kunne sette sammen rettene for ossresultatet var fantastisk anbefales

Fab food , great atmosphere , brilliant service , top night ! Never fails to deliver and the sat night live music attracts all sorts , great vibe good value and well worth going back . Gus

One of the best places we have eaten locally. Lovely selection of food which tasted amazing! Wide selection of great gins. Staff were so friendly and welcoming too. Can’t recommend it highly enough!

The staff at the Crook bent over backwards to make my daughters 18th birthday celebration a day to remember from helping blow up balloons to wearing face masks. The food was amazing and they catered for everyone’s needs (right down to checking that the prosecco was suitable for vegetarians). The atmosphere was absolutely perfect. I can’t thank them enough.

Tucked away, this isn’t the most obvious of bars or restaurants in Bridge of Allan but it’s worth calling in for the tasty tapas and good drinks selection. Food is served quickly and the service is friendly. Good value.

We'd heard about the Crook Bar and thought we'd give it a try. A Saturday early evening and obviously very popular. Good service and great choice of tapas, we'll be back.

Tasty food with something for everyone! We had a great girl serve us and help us pick the perfect gin! Will be back soon to try more tapas!

First time here, a very lively Saturday night with a live band (Boogaloo) playing later on. Tapas was very tasty, the beer was cold and fresh and then the gin was even better!

Great modern bar, very friendly staff and cheery owners. Good range of drinks, beers and nice gins. Tapas wonderful , olives outstandingly amazing. A great treat

Great food and great ambience! We went in on a late Saturday afternoon expecting it to be quiet...far from it! We were lucky to get a table without a reservation! (And onky available for an hour). Excellent gin and Fever Tree list. The manchego bites with homemade chili jam were to die for! Good service, too. Hoping you guys will be doing lunches during the weekday soon!

We ate here as part of a large group and the staff worked hard to keep the food and drinks coming for us. We selected a lot of the items on the menu and everything tasted great. If going with a large group, would definitely recommend a reservation and it seemed to be getting busy even for tables for two around 7pm.

Fab evening with my gf and daughter. Chorizo pigs in blankets remain my favourite followed by the prawns in garlic. The crochettes blue cheese just a bit too rich/creamy for me, but tasty none the less. Great staff, and very friendly, nothing too much trouble. Looking forward to going back.

Excellent range of tapas and excellent service makes this one of our favourite haunts in Bridge of Allan . Excellent cocktails , good music , nice atmosphere and very clean loos . Great for lunch and fab for a group night out with live music . Very reasonable prices and nothing too much trouble .

Another great Crook experience, from the delicious tapas, to the excellent wines and gins, and some great tunes from the Sat night band playing. Lovely staff, buzzing atmosphere, great place to go.

First timers to The Crook for food. 10 of us seated at the high “bar” style table which worked brilliantly for us. Nice and informal.

Visited with a large group of friends and had the Christmas deal £100 for 20 dishes! It was delicious, excellent quality and filled us all right up! Drinks were also very nice. The staff very knowledgable and friendly! The place itself is very warm and cosy inside! We had a great night and can’t wait to return. Thanks for a fabulous evening

We decided to go for tapas at the end of term with our department. It's warm and cosy and the staff are really friendly. The tapas dishes were very tastey and they are very attentive to allergies. I'm allergic to chicken and egg and they let me know what I could have when they brought out each dish.

We called in here for an after dinner drink while waiting for a lift home. Food passing by us looked wonderful. Service was friendly and efficient. We are looking forward to trying the tapas soon. Lovely atmosphere and very busy on a Saturday evening.

A great place to eat and drink with friends. The food was great, portions were generous, staff attentive and plenty of chat. There was a band on and the place was jam packed but we still got table service most of the night. Will definitely be back :-)

Great food with friendly and caring service . Shared many tasty dishes between six and was pleasantly surprised with the bill ! The evening was full of atmosphere and some excellent live music . A great night out

Was very dubious about the authenticity of a Tapas bar in the village of Bridge of Allan, how wrong I was, it was fantastic. Took my 28 yr old son and 84 yr old mother to try it. We had a sharing platter and had one of the specials a chorizo and 5 bean stew which was amazing and the padron peppers. Lots of choice on the menu including vegetarian and vegan options, churros for desert but too full to try them, next time!

Myself and my family were traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen. We were looking for somewhere to eat that we could take our dog. We were recommend Crook by a bar in the area. We were greeted by a lovely host and she made us feel relaxed and welcome. The selection of food was great and I was especially delighted with the vegetarian and vegan options. The food was delicious and very fresh tasting. The restaurant had great atmosphere and great staff. I will recommend this to anyone traveling that way!

Not only does the Crook Bar have a beautiful setting but the staff are also so friendly and easy to talk too (including the kitchen staff!).

Very enjoyable meal and mojito! Will be back :) Fast service, chorizo and meatballs are to die for. Well done

Good tapas and fine service. Nice cellar wine bar but a bit pricey for what it was. Parking can be difficult but nice off street location in Bridge of Allan.

Glad to say that yes, I have been lucky enough to go to the Crook Bar twice last week.

Me and my mum was visiting the area and wondered up the Main Street of the village and spotted this tapas restaurant. It is small and quaint. Nice tables dimmed lights and fairy lights, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Small menu but plenty for vegans and gluten free. The food came quickly and was very tasty. My mum found her choices too spicy but I enjoyed mine. The waitress working was fantastic and rushed off her feet but was very informative about the menu, friendly and welcoming. We stayed for the pub quiz that started at 8pm till about 9.30pm. It was great fun and had abit of everything. The atmosphere in here was brilliant, relaxed and fun.

Great place. This is the kind of place I'd bring friends and family. Really fantastic food. Best tapas I've had anywhere outside of Barcelona.

I didn't expect to find excellent Spanish food in the Scottish countryside, but the Crook Bar surprised me. The food was really excellent - we enjoyed the croquettes, the charcuterie plate, the meatballs, and padron peppers, etc. The wines were very nice. An excellent meal. The bar is tucked down at the end of a small alley just off the main street in Bridge of Allan. A bit hard to find but worth a visit.

Cosy little bar not far from Stirling town . Really enjoyed our tapas & cocktails! We were there on a friday night and the live entertainment was great! Service was really friendly,

Tasty tapas at terrific prices. Amazing choice for all tastes, great vegetarian selections and fantastic portion sizes. Super value for money. Service was excellent and our waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful, a real bonus for the restaurant.

Cosy little bar not far from Stirling town centre. Really enjoyed our tapas & cocktails! We were there on a Saturday night and the live entertainment was great! Service was really friendly, Tony the manager went out of his way to make sure everyone was well looked after. Would definitely return!

I have eaten at The Crook 3 times now over the last few months, it is welcoming and friendly, the food is fine and pretty much what you would anticipate from tapas. Perhaps as expected the portions are small and you can end up spending a fair amount without really feeling like you have had a proper meal. The service is cheery but not particularly efficient, the first time our order was lost, the second we had to wait a long time for the drinks and the place was only half full. Saturday night is live music night which can be fun but not if the band are almost in your lap as they were with us, it killed all conversation and pushed us to leave. Overall though worth a try and a sociable place to spend an evening.

If you want delicious tapas in a busy, lively pub setting, then this is the place for you. The food was excellent & the service was too. We went on a Saturday night and later on there was live music. It's definitely not the place to go if you're looking for a quiet evening but the atmosphere was great.

We went here for a birthday lunch with the family and the staff couldn't have been nicer. A lovely touch was added by the staff bringing out a birthday cake singing Happy Birthday. The tapas is out of this world, very authentic and tasty. The home made chilli jam is delicious, my step-dad couldn't get enough of it! Such a nice pub to go to, even if you're not eating, it has a nice chilled out vibe with quirky decor and lots of board games for entertainment. Will return again and again.

I love this place. It has a great atmosphere, and the food is phenomenal, and the people who run and work here a friendly and welcoming. There is also a well stocked bar that does nice cocktails. All of this feeds into the great atmosphere of the place making it perfect for lunch, dinner or drinks. If you are in or around Stirling this place is well worth stopping by.

i have frequented the Crook several times since it opened last year. The service is extremely friendly and the tapas are good value and suit people with small appetites. There is occasionally live music in the evenings.

Visited for a wee dram on a Friday night! Great atmosphere, drinks and service, Lauryn at the bar is great, made us feel very welcome and we will be back...next time for some food 👍 Marc S

Great selection of good value tapas, very attentive and informative staff and cool interior, well impressed!

Stumbled on this gem a few weeks ago and what a night we had. We started with the meat and cheese board which was devine and then after seeing the dishes delivered to the tables next to us we couldn't resist ordering more. The dishes are bigger than you think! The meal would have been great value for money if we hadn't ordered more than we could manage... but it all sounds and tastes so good. All the food was lovely and the staff took great care of us. Then to our surprise a young man and woman began playing live music. The whole bar was dancing and singing along and before we knew it, it was 12pm. This bar is obviously the heart and soul of bridge of Allan. We will be back!!

This is a much improved place on what was there before. We had great night - friends came and went and even though often there was just 2/3 of us we weren't made to feel uncomfortable about taking a big table...even thought the place was packed. Interesting to see that most customers were women - obviously comfortable with the place. Was a bit smokey from the kitchen - perhaps better ventilation is needed

I'll try to be fair in my first review.

After having heard from several people, reviews and love local article that this spot was extremely dog friendly and had a nice atmosphere we decided to take the train over with our dog. When we walked up to the door there was a sign posted that said "we love dogs but if you see this sign dogs are not allowed". When I opened the door of the pub to ask a question a dog ran out and a waitress ran after it. She basically said dogs are not allowed, took her dog and went back in. A man came out to explain that the dog belonging to the bar was not being social to other dogs. We were disappointed at making the trip but most importantly felt we were very rudely treated. Too bad, because if a staff member would've come out to explain we would gladly visit another time without our dog. Oh well.

This is cracking tapas/cocktail bar. The staff go out of their way to please. The cocktails are really good and portions are very generous for tapas. A word of warning though watch out for the sloping tables as I lost two drinks on them so use napkins under them! A great local bar.

All the staff are super friendly and the food is great it's the perfect place to go on a Saturday night if you are looking for a good night

Went here for the first time in years as a large group of friends.

Loved my night in the crook bar! Great food..my fave being the Spanish 'pigs in blankets' & the 5 bean stew. Lovely and attentive staff and a great selection of drinks especially their wide gin range!

Second visit to the Crook since it went tapas, delighted again.

was in there yesterday. for first time. and was very disappointed had the platter for sharing it was all spicy food and was not filling after you finish in the crook bar. need to go across road and get a fish supper .spoke to the. owner. get the magic. words sorry about that. still have to pay .I said not got the money as joke sorry about that the reply was your joking it seems other people can use these magic words. sorry about. that. can only apologise. get a grip means nothing. will never be back. she must need the money. I suggest. go across road. fish and chip instead

Lovely restaurant with attentive staff. 3 of us had 7 dishes between us, which was loads, and my mum got a free pudding as it was Mother's Day (nice touch )

I came in with my dad and brother, who is a very fussy eater, and the food was amazing and the portion size was spot on. There was games in the corner that we played with as well and the pup dog Ruby was adorable. The owners made us feel so welcome and I can't wait to go back with my friends.

Came here with my friend for some tapas & drinks and had a great time! Food was delicious & service was great! The staff knew the menu well & were very informative. We were delighted to find out that a band was starting not long after we arrived and ended up staying until closing! Perfect little haunt for friends as well as family! Books, games & crayons is a great touch in the corner too!

I really can't understand the review below. The place is perfect, clean, tidy and warm. The staff are fantastic and helpful. The food is to die for. I've lived in Spain and I honestly can not fault the food. It is authentic and tasty. I can not wait to visit again.

Went into The Crook tonight for the first time, was very much looking forward to having a nice place to go to in Stirling which was different from the norm.... having just returned from 3 weeks in Andalusia, my partner and I were hoping to recreate some good food memories.... sadly, whilst never expecting it to be completely authentic , it was way overpriced and authenticity doesn't even come into it... we ordered bread and olives which was basically toasted French bread which came with 3 different dips,the olives tasted nice but at £6 wasn't cheap, we also ordered spicy prawns in chilli and garlic... I was expecting to see prawns coming out in a hot skillet , sizzling and appetising, instead I got 6 limp looking prawns with a bit of garlic, chilli and parsley on them...that came in at an exhorborant £1 per prawn....as I said to the pleasant waitress, I could do that myself...

We went to have lunch here on Valentines Day, and so glad we did!

This is a great little place. Really friendly landlord and landlady. They serve tapas which is great. There's a selection of board games. Really good place to spend a few hours chilling.

Food was lovely. Staff very good. Especially Ruth, she was 5 star. Wasn't too into the dog friendly side of things but then people might like that more.

Went in at lunch time, was only planning to have a quick drink, but ended up ordering tapas. So glad we walked by all the other pubs on the main street to find this one, good lunch time crowd in all ordering food which is a good sign for me, the tapas are delicious, staff friendly, from the gentleman taking drinks and food orders and the lovely lass cooking the food and serving, they kept everything moving along, service was first class. Well worth a visit, and they are also dog friendly.