The Cross Keys in Stirling

Visited on a trip north in 2017. In the area again in September 2020 and came back, and it’s still fantastic Wonderful food and beer (get a pint if the 1703). Super dog friendly too!

To quote my 7 year old half way through his fish and chips, "this is as precious as a mountain of gold" I have to concur, great food, friendly staff and beautiful location, highly recommended.

Fantastic food, friendly staff, great service. Have been every year I visit Scotland! The chicken starter, and the prawns and chorizo are my favourite!

Best bar lunch i have had in years! Everything cooked perfectly and lovely and fresh. The steakpie itself was delicious.

My husband and I had lunch at The Cross Keys today for the first time and we will most definitely be back. Good wholesome hearty food. The steak pie was the best I've had and my hubby's bangers and mash went down a treat. We had no room for dessert but the choices sounded delicious. Very friendly service.

Visited the Cross Keys for the first using the government scheme for August. The place is quirky but the food is excellent. There was five of us, all having different meals but the wait was not too long. The food was first class and the service very good. Had arranged everything under the social distancing rules and it was well laid out. The price even without the scheme was good value for money. All of us would revisit with or without the scheme.

This pub is fab! The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is SO friendly! When we arrived the staff advised us that the rugby would be on, did we mind ? We said that wasn’t a problem, nice of them to ask I thought. The food was delicious, steak and ale pie and bangers and mash. The interior is cosy with a lovely fire burning. We wish it was our local ! We will be back !

The best! Heerlijk gegeten en aangenaam verrast door deze kleine, gezellige , authentieke pub, waar je je meteen thuis voelt. Gezellig voor de open haard gegeten, ook voor kinderen staat er van alles op de kaart.Echt een aanrader, ook met kinderen .

Popped in for Sunday lunch, had the roast beef, fabulously presented, great Yorkshire pud, really tasty roasted vegetables, flavoursome gravy also a carrot puree with ? Star anise. A great meal, good service and cosy surroundings, very highly recommended

Miserable weather outside - inside lovely log fires, great food. It was very welcoming and I'd thoroughly recommend - especially the Jerusalem artichoke fritters. Hake was perfectly cooked and delicious, and the spicy lamb was very tasty. Good selection of local ales too.

Stayed for one night to break a journey and we couldn’t have chosen a better place. It’s full of charm and very cosy. Roaring open fires, fantastic friendly staff, locals and great service. The room is decorated in a contemporary but cosy style and spotlessly clean. The breakfast served in the cosy breakfast room was delicious. Served at the time we asked for the night before. All in all this is a gem of a place in a quaint Scottish village which welcomes you from the moment you arrive. We will be going back here and would highly recommend.

What a find another first.....after waking with a fuzzy head after our night at The Bridge Kitchen Diane and I decided to go for lunch before visiting the Antique Centre in Doune. It was a toss up between The Crosskeys and The Inn in Kippen. Cross Keys won....and we weren't let down. Jerusalem artichoke fritters for Diane and Mushroom and rocket soup for myself both outstanding! Diane then had the lake and I had Asian spiced lamb shoulder but were incredibly tasty and plentiful. Staff were friendly and attentive I cannot recommend The Cross Keys highly enough. Get down there

Lovely log fire in this cosy pub. The food was excellent and the menu creative, with twists on traditional dishes and more unusual ingredients too.

Having got very very wet not making it to the summit of Stronend (apparently on walk Highlands it has previous) we consoled ourselves with a pint and (very) late lunch. The Sunday roast (last two portions) was perfect, every bit of veg added to the whole delicious thing. The pint of 1703 ale was equally perfect. Now looking for other hills in the region to fail climbing in order to go back to eat.

..booked early - but still got a seat which was a bit cramped and away from the music and action. Food perfectly good - what was great was the welcome, the friendly staff and altogether a great service. Thank you

Had lunch for 9 of us, worked well for non gluten, vegetarians and seasoned meat eaters. Excellent food, great service, dogs welcome and roaring fires create a welcoming environment.

Like stepping back in time - I mean that in a good way! Brian and staff produce some delicious food - try the fish and chips; so tasty. When the fire's roaring it's so cosy and welcoming.

Visited the Cross Keys on Saturday 21st December. Was very disappointed with my venison burger meal. No salad served with it and to charge £12 for a burger and frozen chips is over priced in my opinion. The plate looked bland and uninspiring.

We are staying at the nearby Loch Lomond Chalets and drove about 15 mins to this pub. I only have wonderful things to say about it! The welcome, the cozy interior, the menu is great, the pub dog is so cute. The food was amazing. We had the soup of the day, chips and the lemon posset and everything was top class. Great wine and whiskey list as well.

Many a family meal always a great pint or more catering for vegan and carnivores open fires warm welcome

We went to the Crosskeys for Sunday lunch, we all opted for the Sunday Roast, it was fabulous , the best roast dinner I’ve had in years, truly a cut above anything else being offered locally , the roast has always good at the Crosskeys but it’s been upgraded to something special now, well done , we shall be back for more, can’t recommend it highly enough.

We went for Sunday lunch and enjoyed a range of tasty food in a warm and cosy pub, with excellent and attentive staff. We will be back and can recommend the Cross Keys to everyone.

Stayed here for 2 nights back in August. Accommodation was clean, comfortable and nicer than the photos show (in my opinion). Pub is full of character, cosy and lively in the evening. We had 2 delicious dinners - one evening I had the pie, which I think was the best one I’d ever had! We live near London but if we’re ever in the area again, we will most certainly stay here.

Met up with cousins and Uncle for a meal while we were in the area.

Lovely atmosphere- as tourists we appreciate being among locals. Very slow service (40 minutes from ordering to food arriving, as we didn’t have starters). Nice variety and good quality. Guinea fowl and Moroccan lamb were good, bangers/mash typical and cauliflower steak what you’d expect.

Made the journey here as it featured in 'Scotland The Best', a culinary guide to Scotland. The sample menu online promised lots of variety and delicious dishes but the reality fell far short. I chose the Steak & Ale Pie with Roasted veg and new potatoes. The potatoes were undercooked and I think they must have opened the oven door and shown the pot of veg inside. The pie was stodgy, no puff pastry but the steak was well cooked. Disappointed .

Good atmosphere and very local. The beer is plenty, but my dad ordered a well done steak and it was red. I ordered a medium steak and it was raw. The credit card machine was broke and the owner was very rude about it, because we didn’t want to give him our credit card details. In the end though, we did, and he hasn’t overcharged. Other than that, great place.

Excellent food, lovely service, an altogether enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. I had a delicious seafood linguine my partner the roasted cauliflower with kale. The cheese board was also delightful. Tried the pub’s own lager which was a treat.

We are four adults, mother (80) and three adult children. We grazed over four appetizers and loved them! Then each had a main course that was equally awesome. For vegan (or keto lifestyle) imagine cauliflower steak with kale chips and sauces with flavour you won’t believe.

Just had supper in this lovely wee pub , exactly what a local should be . Fish and chips were perfect - light crispy batter , opaque perfectly cooked fish - and 2 4 1 so amazing valued too .

Lovely cosy pub, real fire and real ales. Delicious food and reasonable prices. Small but great kids menu. All too full to try dessert menu. Would definitely stop off again. Friendly service well worth a visit!

Had Sunday lunch here this week (been before midweek too). Very good roast with trimmings, sausage and mash main was excellent too. Lovely ambience in a small cosy pub with an open fire blazing. By 2pm all the tables were full so book on a Sunday at least. Friendly staff and an interesting gastro-pub menu, a nice change from the standard fare.

Old established hotel Good bed breakfast.Food excellent and well priced Needs a bit of decor but other wise clean and tidyStaff excellent worth a visit if you are in the area

After walking from Gargunnock to Kippen on what can only be described as one of the hottest and most humid days I have ever known in Scotland, we decided to call in for a well earned cold drink, the cross keys is a lovely old style village pub, very welcoming with friendly staff and stocking a small but very good range of real ales, after a couple of cold ones, we decided to test the food, again not a massive menu, but the food is honest, down to earth good pub grub, just what you need after a long walk, prices were also very good I thought, will be calling in again for sure.

Fabulous menu to choose from and very welcoming reception. Service was friendly and efficient food was great and wine was good value

Good food and a great menu for a night our with our pals. The Cross Keys provides good food well presented at a good price.

Well worth stopping here for lunch or dinner, and you can park outside. Food is good, but best stick to the pub grub favourites (I strayed into seafood territory but my partner's food looked better). The guy serving on his own was friendly but obviously very busy.

Four of us stayed at this excellent small hotel on Sunday night. We had lovely clean & very comfortable rooms. It was a cold day & the heating had been put on in our rooms before our arrival so they were really cosy! Dinner was excellent with very pleasant service. The log fire made the room very homely.The beds are really comfortable and conducive to a good nights sleep. Breakfast was good too. We wished that we could have stayed longer! Thank you Cross Keys for a lovely night away. We hope to be back soon .

Oh I was falling immediately in love with this cute little pub. I lived the little fireplace there and it was just cosy and romantic. Had some delicious fish and chips there and enjoyed the atmosphere there. Will definitely come back.

We went back yesterday to this pub with an itison voucher.

Das Essen war super und die Bedienung wirkllich freundlich. Haben einen sehr entspannten Abend dort verbracht und uns besonders über den Labrador gefreut, der gemütlich durch den Pub trottete und sich gerne von allen streicheln liess. Schöne Atmosphäre. Absolut zu empfehlen!

We were recommended here and weren’t disappointed. Delicious food, great value for money. Cosy with open fire and friendly staff. Loved it!

Visited on a whim for Thursday lunch and had the pub almost to ourselves. The menu catered for most tastes, and the food was as delicious as it was imaginative. Cullen Skink, Smoked Pork & Moroccan Lamb were enjoyed. All went down well with superb ales from the local Fallen Brewery. This is one fine pub worth a 40 mile trip for, and we look forward to returning with friends.

Decided to visit for lunch as dog friendly.

we were here for dinner --- arrived without reservations, not realizing how busy it would be. (we highly recommend calling in advance for evening reservations) we were fortunate that one of the only unreserved tables opened up about 5 minutes after we got there. the steak and ale pie and the moroccan lamb were perfectly prepared. the pie was accompanied by roasted root vegetables,which resulted in a huge serving of food. despite this, my husband managed to finish every morsel. the lamb was served with couscous. the lamb was tender and perfectly spiced. the service was attentive without being intrusive. they do allow dogs in the pub, but all were well behaved. (generally we have observed this in scotland -- the dogs are well behaved in restaurants and pubs)

My husband and I booked three nights at the Cross Keys Inn at Kippen in July. I spoke to Paul, who checked the bookings and after discussing the option of the three rooms they had available and on offer, we booked room number 3 which comes with a king size bed and larger shower. This was £99 per night as opposed to the other two rooms at £89. We received an email confirming this. On arrival this September we were taken up and given a tour of room number 3 which was a pleasant room decorated in a contemporary style offering the facilities which we had agreed upon. Paul (who I assume was the manager) then told us that we could not have this room as a booking had come through for it and was being given to some other people who were arriving within an hour. We were then shown room number 2 which was the smaller twin bedded room for two people and it was explained to us that we would be in that room for the first night and could move to room number 3 the following day should we so wish, but it was up to us.

Nourriture typique, bien servie. Ambiance agréable. Serveuse souriante et prévenante. Elle parle un peu français ! Les chiens sont admis. Les clients sont locaux et sympathique. Bière du Village.

Premesso che a Kippen c’è davvero poca scelta sul dove mangiare ci siamo imbattuti in questo piccolo ma accogliente pub che offre una vasta scelta di piatti tipici. I prezzi sono medio alti, come in tutta la Scozia d’altronde. Fish and Chips ben fatto, consiglio

Sat Nav misdirected us to Kippen village and we popped in the Cross Keys for a late lunch. Beer & food excellent - fresh locally sourced ingredients cooked for us. All at excellent value price. Experience enhanced by friendly local characters who chatted to us & made us welcome.

...at this gastropub in Kippen. Good menu and 2 real ales. My wife had the Morrocan Lamb, and I had the roast beef wirh all the trimmings. Both were on the 8.5 scale out of 10. Loos impeccable.

We ate here a couple of times during our week in Kippen. They offer a choice of beers, two of which are brewed locally, and the food and service were excellent. The welcome was friendly and accommodating (especially on the occasion we were running late and had to phone in our order to beat the kitchen closure time), and the service was pretty prompt - we had ordered, received and eaten two courses in under an hour.

We dropped in for a meal on a Friday evening; not too busy, perhaps 4 tables eating. Excellent local beers. Service was good, especially from one young woman who was attentive to everyone. Other members of staff seemed to favour the regulars, to the extent of, eg, bringing drinks to visitors' tables without speaking or acknowledging their presence.

Went here for evening meal but not impressed. Order taken quite quickly even though pub busy. Waited around 45 minutes for what I call basic pub food. Not happy there was a dog walking freely in food area, prices were expensive for basic pub grub and basic surroundings. Main course was around £14 for a basic steak pie in a burnt pastry case.

Had an overnight stay at The Crosskeys. Dinner at the pub was really good and service was excellent.

We were looking for a light bite to eat, and knowing the pub has such a good reputation, we popped in to see for ourselves - and were not disappointed!

Nice atmosphere and very tasty food. We had the bangers and mash and the creme brûlée. Both were lovely. Will definitely come back again.

Petit pub qui ne paye pas de mine de l'extérieur mais ambiance cosy et déco d'époque, plats typiques locaux avec des produits frais de qualité et faits maison, boeuf, agneau, poisson, légumes mais aussi les desserts sont appétissants, goûttus. Les prix semblaient de prime abord un poil élevés, mais après avoir goûté les plats : ils le valaient tous largement !! Personnel accueillant et agréable, on recommande chaleureusement !

This is a good wee pub in Kippen. Super friendly staff, really helpful. Great food and service. I will definitely be back

My wife and I were staying in The Inn at Kippen and went to the Cross keys for a drink. It is quaint and was really busy, looked to be full of locals from the village which tells you that it must be a nice place.

My wife and I had a lovely stay over. We were in a twin room which was comfortable and well decorated.

Cosy room, great bed, lovely staff. Food perfect, good pub atmosphere and a fabulous breakfast. Will definitely be back.

A traditional coach house founded in 1703 with roaring log fire and a friendly welcome. Nice menu, home cooked taste with traditional and more contemporary fare. Good beers & real ales, sport on the telly- perfect 👌🏻 PS the Moroccan lamb is great!

Everything you could want.. Comfy, cosy room, lovely pub, excellent food.. Really dog friendly too....Norma enjoyed her stay..

Excellent food, service, atmosphere and a real find of a gastro pub. We found this pub by accident but so...

I like to visit the Cross Keys any time I am in Kippen, usually popping in for a couple of...

De retour de randonnée bien que nous arrivions tardivement 14h15 nous avons été très bien accueilli et avons pu nous...

This little place is proof the Scots do cosy better than the Danes! Real fire crackling away, olde world atmosphere,...

From the time we booked till the time we checked out, each and every expectation was exceeded by the staff...

We were initially reluctant to go inside the pub on the outside is pretty uninviting!!

We arrived at the Cross Keys on a wet August afternoon and we were not impressed with the outside,however once inside our attitude changed. The rooms were fresh,bright and very comfortable and the staff could not do enough for us. Diner in the bar where there was a fire even in August was excellent and very reasonable. Breakfast was taken in a very nice separate room and freshly cooked to order and was again excellent. We will return next year with our doubt. We understand that the outside is going to be refurbished,but in case it isn't don't let it put you off. Its not far from Stirling and Lock Lomond and makes an ideal central location

We were lucky on a driech Sunday evening to get a table, worth booking especially when the local folk band are in (which I think is the first Sunday of every month).

The smoked fish taco starter is p perfect. I followed it with beautifully cooked lamb and squash puree with fried potatoes. Delicious you should get there it f you are in the area of Stirling castle.

My wife and I were tasked with scattering ashes on Loch Lomond and, not knowing the area, I tried to get lodging at one of the towns bordering the Loch. As they were all fully booked I looked further afield and found The Cross Keys at Kippen which turned out to be a wonderful stroke of good luck. The pub dates back to 1703 and the walls seem to drip with history. It is perfectly located close to a number of beautiful Lochs, Inchmahome and Sterling Castle and the food is no-nonsense, locally sourced and good value grub - I can particularly recommend the Cullen Skink and Pork Belly. What really sets it apart though is the staff who are attentive, informative and friendly even at busy times. The rooms are well appointed with good views. The pub is genuinely dog-friendly which is important to us as we had a small passenger.

Arrived around 1930 on a Saturday night without a reservation (yes, should have known better). Was seated in the pub section after only a few minutes wait. My wife had the lamb rump roast and I steak pie. Both were excellent, although I would have liked a few more pieces of beef, but who wouldn't? Jessie, the pub dog was just as friendly as the staff and made her way to every table.

Came across The Cross Keys whilst searching for restaurants near Thornhill. So glad that we decided to go. Service was fast and very friendly. The food was delicious. I chose the sunday roast and it was fantastic. My sister went for the fish supper and thoroughly enjoyed. My mum who is gluten free went for the fish as well and was given the option to have it grilled or fried without batter. Again she really enjoyed her meal. For desserts my sister and I chose the chocolate chilli pave which was delicious, the white chocolate sorbet is to die for. My mum had the lemon and lime creme brûlée which was lovely.Would definitely return in the future!

Ate here three times last week. First Sunday lunch with roast beef and Yorkshires which is very tasty and really hits the spot. On Monday night they do a 2 F 1 on burgers which includes four types. We had the classic, pulled pork and a veggie one. All really good with excellent chips. On Wednesday they do the 2 F 1 on fish and chips (worth considering for families on a budget). We also ate here on the Friday having the home made steak and ale pie which again was very good. Would recommend the sticky toffee pudding and the house beer.

Excellent food in a small, friendly village inn with great character and a real community feel. Has excellent real ales on tap from the local brewery, Fallen Ales. We stayed overnight in one of its three rooms - very comfortable with expansive views over the village and countryside beyond and a first class en suite.

This is our second time here and our lunch on Sunday was very good......... we had the wee pixie guy with us so we knew The Cross Keys is mutt friendly so in we went. Services and food is really good...... not the cheapest place to eat but definitely worth it.The bar is a bar and the locals use it for a beer or three but they are friendly lot and up for a chat so no big deal. We'll be back.

Nice old fashioned pub with good pub food. Lots of local residents enjoying a beer and food so always a good sign. A cheaper food alternative to the inn but a different menu. Both are enjotable

The pub was busy at the time of our visit but we managed to squeeze into a corner table and enjoyed a very pleasant meal. There is a good range of food available, including dishes suitable for children. A varied selection of beer and wine is also on offer.

Pleasant surroundings - well stocked bar and good food selection..The menu was varied and there was a good children's menu - was quite a few children eating while we were there.

An ambitious Menu, that needs a few tweaks to technique to bring to excellent. The Steak pie is fantastic, and local sausages too. I had the Confit duck rillettes and then Ox cheek with Fondant Turnip. The meat could have had a bit more flavour/seasoning from the slow cooking, but the Fondant Turnip was a stroke of genius. In past visits I had the Fish and Chips which are very nice too.

This is my second time eating here. Fantastic food. Well priced. Great atmosphere and clean rooms. I will definitely be returning.

Visited for the first time recently using a it is voucher for a overnight stay with dinner and wine and breakfast.This is a traditional proper pub serving great food. Would definitely recommend it for a group of friends looking for dinner drinks and an overnight stay. The rooms are clean and ideal for short stays. The staff and surroundings were great.

average experience... not many people in the pub... the owner was very nice, but feel that we were overcharged for the dinner and the wine was very overpriced and of poor quality

My wife and I were staying in Kippen with our little dog and we went to the cross keys for dinner and we both had the steak and ale pie and it was out of this world! Possibly one of the best pies I've ever eaten. Highly recommended!!Also great atmosphere in the pub with a cosy fire and our dog was allowed in which made the evening even better.

Not much to say: good food, great atmosphere, in the heart of one of Scotland's most beautiful regions,the Keys is a regular for us. It never disappoints.

The food here was fantastic and substantial. The staff were very friendly. Would have gone back there if time had permitted. We checked out of the place we were staying early, so did not have a chance to go back.

Met my brother and sister in law with my wife for dinner on a Saturday night food was excellent no complaints eat there again no problem

I was recommended The Cross Keys by the owner of our rental. We arrived on a Sunday evening to find every table bar one reserved, so we ended up in a small bar area. Service was good and food was okay, a bit pricey for a small country pub. However I felt the meal was ruined by a lady who turned up and began tuning her recorder next to us and then once her band mates arrived started practicing for what I assume was a gig of some sort. I am afraid this put me off the venue and we finished quickly and left.

We did visit this establishment just over a year ago and always intended to give it another go. Although part of a public bar, the patrons enjoying only a refreshment were respectful of the diners and were not overly raucus. Four of us this time, we were greeted with a nice welcome and led to our table. The menu offers a great deal of choice and incorporates a level of 'exotica' if that's what you want. For those with less ambitious palates, there are the normal bar food favourites. Three of us opted for the delicious cullen skink to start. The women chose the battered haddock for the main course with the guys opting for the lamb. All were delicious with the only negative comment from my partner who thought the chips were not up to the standard of the rest of the meal. Only the person who didn't have a starter managed a dessert and, by all accounts this was delicious. At approx £25 per head, value for money was excellent. Although I understand that a rural pub must be 'dog friendly', I think a greater effort could have been made by the owners of a young pointer (?) to control it's 'mooching' behaviour at our adjacent table. One of our party is allergic to dogs and this caused some unnecessary angst. Over the piece, though a good experience

Ive been coming here for years and the food has always exceeded expectation. The staff are great, the cooking is good, the portions are large and comments here about overpricing are laughable. The only pointer I have is that the kids offering could be a little better, more of an attempt at a balanced plate? The house beer is brilliant and when the fire's on, there are few better places to be in the west of Scotland.

My wife and I stopped off on the Bank holiday and were really glad we did.As it was a nice day, we sat outside in the beer garden and it was the perfect sun trap.Service was really quick and attentive but informal and friendly, which made you feel really welcome. The food was excellent and we would recommend the cullen skink and the fish and "proper" chips. The Moroccan lamb stew looked fantastic too....was tempted to steal a forkfull from the woman at the table along from us.Add in Jessie the labradoodle welcoming everyone and you have the perfect place for a relaxing bite to eat. You should definitely try it.

My wife and I visited the Cross keys for the first time in about 18 months. Friendly, attentive service a susual.The standard is as good as ever. They have added a tapas menu, which makes it possible to have a meal without a big main course, with plenty of variety. A good selection of local craft ales is the icing on the cake

Frequently go to this little hot spot but first time going for sunday lunch last week, wow!!! They don't like to hold back on the portions anyway. Two slices of beautifully cooked rib eye of beef which we were told is sourced right across the road at the local butchers, homemade crispy yorkies which held probably the best gravy i ever tasted and ALL the trimmings, we couldnt move by the end of it so never ordered those award winning puds this time round. Will obviously be going back but which time of the week we arn't too sure!!

Was looking forward to lunch here but unfortunately was really disappointed with everything. The Cullen skink, which I order wherever I find it available, came in a half full bowl with no smoked haddock. It was a tasteless half bowl of milk and potatoes!!! The fish and chips came with cold mushy peas, tasteless fish and terrible chips. The sausage and mash was not much better, lumpy potatoes and rubbery sausages and a tiny amount of gravy. Mentioned my disappointment in the soup when our table was cleared, waiter said "oh that's not good, would be disappointed myself" I asked him to say. No one asked how our mains were, asked for bill, payed, no thankyou given !!! Will definitely never be back!!!

inviato qui da una persona del postoCibo delizioso in un locale caratteristicoProvate sia le zuppe che l'oca, tutto ottimo!Porzioni generose e prezzi decisamente contenuti rispetto la zonaDa non perdere, vale anche qualche chilometro di strada

We had a great meal this evening. Food was very tasty and all homemade. Prices were fair and we really enjoyed what we had. Only negatives would be a slightly limited children's menu - perhaps something chicken based? Also, limited sweet choices, I think it was 4 choices plus ice-creams. Excellent atmosphere and good service.Recommended.

Titolare molto simpatico e gentile. Abbiamo cenato alla scozzese, gustando una ottima zuppa a base di pesce ed a seguire un trittico di "tapas" a base di carne. Birra alla spina eccellente

Fantástico pub. Llegamos recomendados por la dueña de nuestro alojamiento y fue un acierto pleno. Una atención perfecta, amable, servicial, al tanto de todas las necesidades. Una chimenea superagradable y buen ambiente. Comida de pub: sopas, hamburguesas, fish... muy rico todo.