The Drovers Inn in Angus

Delightful Friday lunch on a dim cloudy day. Efficient and friendly welcome and invited to have lunch by the wood stove in the bar as we were the only people booked into the restaurant. Good recommendation. Very cosy and absolutely excellent food with prompt unobtrusive service. Two courses for two £80 including tip. Wonderful venison and delicious puddings followed by coffee. Well worth a trip into the very scenic countryside.

First time we visited , excellent menu , great food and very friendly staff. This place is a little gem and needs great reviews to encourage others to go out of their way to experience the Drovers Inn. The views from the location were also very nice because of the autumn colours . Will be definitely recommending to all our friends and will be back.

Decided to go out for lunch Our 1st visit Forgot to book , staff was helpful and found us a table no problem We both had the soup & Roast lamb Very tasty meal Service excellent Reasonable price & good portion size Thank you to all the staff for excellent service all round

Another must visit on our annual visit to Kirriemuir. It’s in a lovely location, easily accessible, and very nice interior. On Sunny days the garden is a lovely place to have a nice cold drink. Fortunately it was sunny the day we were there so a few drinks were enjoyed. We didn’t eat there this time but we have previously . The food is lovely, very well cooked and presented. It’s not the cheapest food, but worth it, particularly on a special occasion.

We visit the Drovers roughly 4 times a year as it’s nearly an hour from where we live but definitely worth the drive. My husband decided he wanted to celebrate his 60th birthday with a lunch for 22 last weekend here . Kim the manager was great confirming our booking in a private area and sending the menus and in return we pre-ordered our food which came out efficiently and extremely tasty. We had many friends & family who travelled even further that day who all throughly enjoyed the lovely food and setting of the Drovers. We cannot thank the waiting staff and chefs enough for their great service and fantastic food , delicious as always. The pina colada parfait was a big favourite. I would definitely recommend a visit here you will not been disappointed

Outstanding meals here. Our fourth lunch and everyone a winner. Winter or summer. Most of our meals out in Scotland only get to 6 or7 out of 10. Drovers Inn is easily a 9/10. The venison is outstanding. With two small fireplaces you almost hope for lousy weather.

Back to the Drovers 2 years after our first visit. The service was excellent and the food very good. The Monkfish dish blew away our guests )in a good way). Only minor criticism would be that my steak was a little pale and hadn’t been rendered top well, nevertheless was very tasty.

Disappointed with the meal, not very flavoursome… lots of hard broken chips and vegetables covered in butter, which isn’t to everyone’s taste. Bar very cold and dark so not welcoming… staff attentive and good provided a good service.

This place usually gets glowing reviews but I’m afraid it just doesn’t work for me. It was no more than average, and in some respects below average. Cocktails served in completely the wrong glasses, and not very authentic either. Food overcooked, staff disinterested. Sorry but this is an honest assessment of my experience.

Best fillet steak by far cooked to perfection 🥰 lovely welcome , beautiful place inside and out wish I lived near, but make it every time I stay nr kirriemuir

A very disappointing meal at the Drovers Inn. As a vegetarian there were only three main meal options, my choice wasn't available leaving pasta or pasta! I chose, the rigatoni. Described as rigatoni with mushroom and truffle sauce, parmesan and wilted spinach. The dish was actually, overcooked rigatoni that didn't even hold it's shape in a cheese sauce with a few mushrooms and slimey spinach. It was a soggy pasta dish that a toddler would turn their nose up at. My husband had the pigeon starter and lamb loin, that was really good and I had the beetroot pate to start. All well presented, like something off Masterchef. Disappointing a professional chef didn't pay the same attention to the vegetarian menu.

A lovely country pub and restaurant, with very good parking. Outstanding food, beautifully presented. Good atmosphere and well furnished. The menu was imaginative and tempting. I had the loin of lamb which was extremely tender and extremely well cooked. The accompanying beetroot puree, vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes and gravy, were all full of flavour. Likewise, the final colada parfait. Can thoroughly recommend.

Half a fried tomato and few button mushrooms was a poor accompaniment to our good steak and chips and charging £3 for a knob of garlic butter is a complete rip off.We were also overcharged.

I have recently moved to the area and was looking forward to a lovely Mother's Day meal at The Drovers after it was highly recommended. Though the food and service was great, the overall experience was very disappointing. On arrival, we were informed our table was in a corner in the bar area despite booking a table at the restaurant. When I spoke to the manager, she was dismissive and informed me it would be a 45 minute wait for a table in the restaurant. The bar area was quiet, cold and had absolutely no atmosphere. During our meal, it was very upsetting to hear the manager speaking loudly to another customer how she had purposely 'over booked' and only had to "chuck" two tables in the bar. The manager clearly had no self awareness and was undoubtedly in earshot. Though the meal was delicious, I was not planning to spend £230 on a Mother's Day meal for the family to sit in a cold, quiet bar area! I will sadly not be back.

Ein sehr nettes Restaurant, ausgefallene gute Küche, auch für Vegetarier! Sehr vielseitig und raffiniert. Unfassbar gut - die Cheesecake des Hauses. Wir kommen sicher wieder!

What a find this place is. The fire was warm, the staff were fantastic and the food was excellent. Even our two Labradors enjoyed it.

A hidden gem well worth the effort to visit. The food was excellent, well prepared, well cooked and in particular very well seasoned. As an added bonus the horseradish sauce was freshly made! The waiting staff were well organised, friendly and efficient. Well done to everyone and thank you.

Amazing food as usual! Pork belly starter tasted superb Lamb delicious so tender and tasty Dessert fresh and beautifully presented! Our go to place never disappoints Great staff too!

Absolutely first class from the welcome through the door to leaving. It was steak night and we were invited out for our friend’s birthday. It was sirloin in the menu and I opted for a rare to medium with the brandy and mushroom sauce. Due to an arm injury I struggle cutting food at the moment and the member of the serving team overheard me saying to my husband that he’d need to cut my steak. They kindly said not to worry and, if I preferred, they’d have the chef do that for me. When my steak arrived I was not disappointed! It was cooked and cut to perfection. I followed up with the white chocolate and raspberry gateaux. One word….Divine!! The service and food was absolutely top notch and all guests in our party of 4 reflected this. We’ll certainly be back!

Meal excellent, staff very friendly and attentive. Fantastic. Nice homely atmosphere. Good wide ranging menu.

This place is just perfect. It's in the middle of nowhere but it's ideal. The location is superb. If you were to have a wedding, a party, dinner or just go to the pub and have a drink. Ideal. The food is 10 out of 10 and the staff are so good and professional. I literally have no complaints and I can't wait to go back. I got the beef roast and it was a 10 out of 10.

Amazing food service and ambience. Cauliflower and truffle soup gorg warm rolls. Steak pie the best in Angus! Great portions And dog friendly! Woof

Chose The Drovers for refreshments following my late wife's funeral. The spread that was laid out was fantastic. Warm sausage rolls, copious sandwiches with various fillings on white and brown bread, and delicious homemade cakes. Plenty of tea and coffee served by pleasant, friendly staff, who made our party very welcome. They even supplied boxes for the few leftovers to be taken home. I would highly recommend The Drovers at Memus.

Sunday roast was delicious, everything cooked to perfection. Desserts were incredible too. Top service also. We can't wait to return.

Celebrating a special birthday with my best mate….Great ambiance and the food was delicious. Superb twist on a prawn cocktail with a bit a kick, followed by duck cooked to perfection and completely full at the end. Compliments to the chef and staff. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Disgusted in the service from the manager Kim she must have me mistaken as a different person and has accused me of complaining every time I’m in there as I have never complained before I would class my self as a good customer will a food bill of £100+ most times and this time I was talked to like rubbish Appalling treatment of a customer and refused to let me speak to the owner can’t complain about the boy who served us as he was a lovely young man but this time we got referred to Kim and well she’s accused me of sending a fillet steak back last time I was there what I have never ordered as I don’t eat fillet steak! My husband has complained once in the past over raw lamb and they then gave him the same lamb back what he still paid for I’m so upset over they way I have been spoken to also she told me she won’t forget me like I’m some kind of deviant would not recommend place used to be 10/10 but has gone down hill and food is average and treat the customers like there doing you a favour buy serving you

After a *strenuous* hike at Glen Prosen our group of 16 lucked upon the Drover's Inn at a weird 3pm not-lunch/not-dinner hour. The cherry blossoms were blowing in the air and piled on the immaculate grass. I thought maybe I had died on the hike and was now in heaven. Close! The staff accommodated our large and unannounced party and we had a delicious and memorable meal. Hip hip hooray, our best meal of the trip!

Best roast dinner ever great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend. 👍👌👍 Menu chose was great.

We booked in here for a big meal after a day out hillwalking. Did not disappoint and cannot fault a thing. Service was good. Risotto was tasty but really enjoyed the brie and onion tart for the starter. Too full for desserts but they looked...

Visited today as we stay in Balloch so sometimes we pop in for lunch. It's always been good, great portions and good staff- however today was a massive disappointment. My husband ordered steak pie which was bland, chewy and watery. His mash was cold and...

Exceptional service from very warm and friendly staff. Brilliant food and beautiful location. Menu has a really good range of food choices

We had lunch in the bar. Warm and welcoming the staff are excellent and the lunch menu very inviting. Our meal was superb - I had lamb and it was cooked to perfection followed by fruit crumble. This has to be one of the best...

Had a fabulous meal at the drovers for a family celebration, food was delicious and service exceptional. Don’t hesitate if you are considering for a special occasion.

Went out of their way to get us a table at short notice Excellent attentive staff. Food was decent , but a bit pricey. Place started to get busy with a few tables booked. Soup was splendidly presented and the pudding was very sweet on...

Visited for lunch in the bar. Had to wait an hour for one course and when it came it was very disappointing. Much smaller portions, potatoes tasted as if they'd been reheated and very soggy pastry. The vegetables were delicious. Having waited so long for...

Family Sunday lunch, grandchildren and all loved the food. Excellent roast lunch, kids meals looked delicious

Visited for the Sunday roast as my friend has been and she said it was amazing! Damage certainly wasn’t lying and Drovers did not disappoint. It was sirloin beef, which was cooked perfectly, nice and pink. However if did you did want it cooked differently...

Went to Drovers restaurant last night for my husbands birthday. Beautiful decor great service although it was busy. Food so tasteful fresh and super presentation. The scallops were to die for. I had the lamp could not fault it. Well done chef. My son who...

We usually dine at Armstrong’s the sister restaurant of Drovers but as they were full they suggested that we try Drovers. First impressions were good as it was lovely and warm and tastefully decorated. There was the option of ordering from the main menu or...

Eight of us had the pleasure of eating in this establishment a few nights ago during a stay near Tannadice. We had a variety of starters, mains and sweets and every dish was excellent. We all thought it was good value for money. The service...

I’ve visited The Drovers many times over the years and the food quality and cleanliness is now terrible. The food is overpriced and bland. We were seated in the bar area and the dust covered light shades and cobwebs were off-putting!

My second visit in two days to the most charming pub and restaurant. The staff are amazingly friendly and talented. The environment is beautiful, a relaxed country modern chic feel with open fires and gorgeous decor. The hot chocolate was made by Agnes, it is...

My husband and I visited The Drovers Inn at lunch time today to use a voucher given as a birthday present. We enjoyed the festive menu , having a starter followed by turkey and all the trimmings.Could not manage a dessert! Excellent food, friendly staff...

A group of us were staying near Glamis and booked here for dinner as it was dog friendly. We were delighted with everything. The food was scrumptious and the staff were just so accommodating. Can’t wait to return. Thank you.

I don't like giving out 5 star reviews as there is always room for improvement. however, I wouldn't hesitate to give this 5 stars!! After being disappointed with the tea at a hotel we were staying at, we chose to travel 40 minutes to the...

Lovely location, beautiful restaurant and food. It’s a family favourite! It’s a little bit of a drive but worth the visit.

Great food , Lovely staff, a real must if you are in the area. Ate 3 times in week while in Memus . Sunday lunch was amazing as was the other 2 times we ate . Faultless experience.

Popped into The Drovers for lunch. Had booked for the Bar and was not disappointed. Cozy open fires at both ends really traditional old age bar setting. Service and menu selection was superb. Food was exceptional, well done all involved, will be back and comes...

Very welcoming restaurant, the staff were very friendly. Service was excellent & the food was very, very tasty. We tried to book for the steak night but unfortunately we were too late & it was full. However, we now have that to look forward to...

We visited at lunchtime mid-week for a delayed anniversary meal and, as we had a dog, we ate in the bar area. The scallops for starters were delicious but the fillet steak for our main course was truly superb, my wife and I both said...

Had the most fantastic roast here this evening! Roast Sirloin huge slab Six fresh veggies beautifully cooked Massive Yorkshire pudding and gorgeous gravy To die for best roast I’ve had in a long time! Thanks chef

Been wanting to visit for years but never managed. Visited Tuesday lunchtime and ate in the bar. Superb decor, modern but keeping with country pub origins. This is absolutely in top 3 places to eat between the Tay and the Don. It must not be...

My parents love coming here for a meal, so took me for my birthday. I opted for the beef burger, which was pretty large! Very tasty though, as were the chips, coleslaw & salad. It's a nice wee place, friendly staff with delicious food.

A re-visit after a 25 year gap. Visited for lunch with a friend and well worth the drive down from Aberdeen. There was a warm welcome from Agnes in the bar and the service from her and her colleague was excellent. The food was very...

Went for tea tonight Soup tomato and red pepper so good smoky flavour no seasoning needed Main course superb Scampi peas I chose new pots instead of chips so good. Freshly cooked new pots so flavoursome. Hubby had crayfish tacos-so good fresh and decent portion...

In a world that needs postivity and pleasure more than ever................ visit Drovers! We visited on steak tuesday, as a party of 7 adults and every morsel that passed our lips was luscious! Every carefully crafted taste explosion hit THEEEEEE spot, and as if that...

Visited the Drovers after spending time at JM Barrie's birthplace in nearby Kirriemuir. My wife had eaten there before but many years ago and the place has since been modernised. The setting is fantastic with a lovely garden area with plenty of well spaced tables...

The wife and I decided to go to Drovers for lunch on Saturday. The weather was nice and we decided to eat outside. As we were seated there was a man tinkering about the gardens. As our meals were served he decided to jump onto...

Catered for not just the adults but also the children. Food was amazing - especially the wood pigeon and venison. Well worth a visit.

Had a delicious lunch, on an extremely wet day. The restaurant was busy and the two servers on duty were run off their feet. Several guests arrived unexpectedly, insisting they had made a booking, but in fact they had confused the phone number because there's another 'Drovers' in a different part of Scotland. The servers felt they couldn't turn people away in such horrible weather, and heroically took care of far more guests than usual. They deserve Michelin stars for service. Oh, and the food was great too.

The restaurant has really nice decor and furnishings. The nice soft lighting and the wood burning crackling away sets up a lovely atmosphere. The two waitresses on that night were excellent. Really friendly, helpful and efficient. We were a bit greedy and had all three courses. And cocktails beforehand too. All beautifully presented and delicious. The menu is very varied with a great section for vegan and vegetarians too. ( the beetroot rissoto was the best I've ever had ! ). Every one of us were really impressed by every single course served. Everything was perfect.

After a pretty challenging hike from Rowardennan, along Loch Lomond, I had to stop somewhere to think about how to get to Crianlarich. Fortunately, I found this pub. The staff gave me some hints on the bus service that could potentially take me to my destination. Since I had some free time until the bus arrived, I just decided to eat something there while waiting. I got a burger followed by a sticky toffee pudding. Both were good. What's the most memorable about the place is its decor - the slightly quirky/spooky vibe of it. It was fun. And the very welcoming staff is also noteworthy!

We had a meal in the bar to celebrate our daughter's 21st. Food was great. Vegetarian options were imaginative and delicious. Steak was also superb. Service was friendly and helpful but at the same time unobtrusive. The previous time that we visited in July 2021 it was all equally good.Would have no hesitation in recommending.

Visited this place in September as stayed locally for a weeks holiday. Staff are welcoming and the food was lovely. We sat in the bar as we had a dog with us. The staff were very attentive to both humans and their furry friends. Lovely log burner and décor was very nice too. They had a very big garden and from what I could see a very nice restaurant too. Highly recommend this place if in the area.

Found this place as local to where we are staying at Hunters Cabins. What a lovely place, staff very friendly and helpful, we had seared salmon and Aberdeen Angus steak and it was beautiful. Would definitely recommend.

Having visited The Drovers Inn many times, they have never disappointed. The menu is very diverse with lovely Scottish cuisine, we both had the venison and it was beautiful. Service was great. Lovely experience.

First class service. Great food. Lovely surroundings. Immaculately clean. Says it all. Cannot recommend the place highly enough. Many thanks for a great meal 👍

We came to a 25th wedding celebration and the staff were all brilliant, attentive and friendly. Never having to wait long for a drink. The menu choices were perfect and the food was superb! It’s a beautiful setting and they made the room look so lovely. We can’t wait to go back for another meal soon. Would highly recommend for a family meal or a special celebration

Celebrated our silver wedding anniversary with vow renewal at the drovers.Couldn’t fault the service and food which were amazing. Lyndsey and her team couldn’t have done enough for us from the time of booking till the time we were leaving. Would whole heartedly recommend the Dover’s inn for dining and celebrating a special occasion.

Booked for a family occasion, food and service both first class. Wide range of choices on menu with daily specials to choose from. The ambiance and attention to detail was exemplary. Penny our host for the evening was attentive, personal and a credit to the Drovers. We heartily recommend and look forward to returning soon.

Cycled here after huge disappointment that Glen Clova was closed to non residents. We were weary and hungry. The food and staff at The Drovers soon sorted us out. It was so good we cycled back to take a friend for lunch 2 days later.

Two couples dined here for a Sunday lunch.We had booked and were seated immediately and drinks ordered.We ordered our meals and had a bit of a wait before the starters cameWe all thoroughly enjoyed our starters.After a bit of a wait again, our mains came. We all had the beef and trimmings.The food was delicious and every plate was cleared.Summing up. The service was just within the time frame where you start asking where your food is. The food was all delicious and fresh (probably causing the above mentioned wait). The waitresses ware all lovely and polite. The restaurant is in a beautiful area with lovely, well kept gardens and a play area for kids.Would I recommend or return - most definitely.

We visited this evening for a meal .My husband had risotto and I had the chicken tacos .The tacos were excellent and the risotto very good - though the risotto portion was small.We just had ice cream for dessert which was ok .Waitresses were attentive but the delivery of the food was a little slow ( we didn’t mind too much )The downside of the evening for us was that there was a family with two young children sat at the table opposite- the children ( or one of them ) was very noisy- however this was not the fault of the restaurant itself, but it meant that we couldn’t really talk to each other On the whole we would recommend.

booked party 7 adults 2children 12 and7 waited 1hr 2o mins to be served seemed plenty of staff but very little coherance had not complained about service do not know how long we would have waited food was ok but served on cold plates good family get together spoiled

We had dinner here last nightNot specifically because it was steak nightBut ordered the rib-eyeFab soup to start delish home made mini rollsThe steak was amazing with ‘real’ chips not frozen!!Great value def have to go againAnd lovely waitress who was so helpful smiley and interested!!10/10 to the chef!

Little bit mixed about this review. Firstly we had an evening meal there which was very good. We sat outside which was lovely and the staff were lovely. Food was excellent, nice starters and meals were lovely and not too expensive. The girl serving us did forget about brining out our bill so I can understand the reviews saying service is slow, however didn’t mind as she was very apologetic therefore would be unfair to make that an issue. It’s a really lovely pub with great meals. Only issue I have which I felt strongly about - we popped in a few days before our meal it was 6:30, they had room but couldn’t feed us! Can’t understand anywhere that serves food can turn you away at that time of night even though they had a table for us!!! Strange! However glad we got booked in and ate there.

Food at the Drovers is really good, the restaurant is friendly and the staff are very efficient. The only slightly negative feedback (and one I have heard from other locals too) is that the food arrives slowly. I am sure this is because it is all assembled fresh, and it is always worth the wait, but eating here can be challenging with small children and tired adults. By the time we finished our main course - which had taken at least 40 mins to arrive after ordering, we were last in the bar. We then waited at least a further half an hour for our puddings, while staff tidied up for the evening around us - with bottles and rubbish being wheeled past our table very noisily. If we had known how long we had to wait, we would not have ordered pudding. Please accept this as constructive criticism - we love the Drovers, but please either tell customers how long their order will take, or at least save clearing up for the night until after diners have left the restaurant.

We had a lovely meal from an excellent menu - which had an excellent range of choices. Service was polite attentive and helpful. The wine was so enjoyable that we bought 2 bottles to take home! The price was very good value for money

We had lunch here midweek and were blown away by the quality of the food. We had scallops, smoked duck and cheese soufflé for our starters and each dish was presented beautifully and seasoned perfectly. The mains were equally delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were courteous and efficient, the seating outside on the grass in the orchard was well spaced and very pleasant. Would come back here in a heart-beat !

This restaurant is Michelin star standard, with superb local produce that would grace any gourmand table. The touches that are the hallmark of expert chef’s skills are all in evidence. The staff are gracious and efficient. Worth the 30 mile detour we made to come here. Superb

Arrived during weekday for launch without booking ahead, however staff were most welcoming and being an excellent sunny day arranged an outside table in the very pleasant garden / play area Ordering was carried out in a friendly relaxed manner and the light lunch order for two arrived n good time.The rump steak sandwich and sesame prawn dish were excellent with drinks quickly replenished

We've eaten in the bar a few times but, on this sunny Sunday after lockdown, we chose the restaurant. The array of dishes on the menu was stunning. Service was a little slow, but this was understandable given the presentation. The food was very special. We can't wait to visit again to try some of the other dishes.

Took my parents here for lunch and had a great time! We got a really nice table outside and the weather was beautiful. The beer garden is large and spacious. We shared a couple of the chicken fries for a starter and we all had venison burgers and steak sandwiches for mains. It was all really good. Service is really friendly and helpful and we had a great time. Can’t wait to come back. We also brought our dog as it’s dog friendly inside and outside but got lucky with the weather and so sat outside anyway.

First meal out in over a year. Really looked forward to my birthday treat. Thanks Drovers for messing up the entire order so we left hungry after the starter. To be fair, everyone else’s food looked great and people seemed to be enjoying themselves. Look out for a competent waitress if you choose to eat here.

One of the nicest rare sirloin steaks 🥩 eaten for a long time. Recommend the Tuesday steak nights. Lovely friendly atmosphere.

We ate here on the last night of our holiday in the area. The menu offered a great selection of options and we struggled to choose as it was all very appealing. We had a venison dish and a lamb rack dish which were both delicious, generous portions. Staff were helpful and unobtrusive. Another positive is that they are dog friendly inside and outside.

hadn’t been to the drovers in a few years and this was our first date out in over a year, so no presh ... but as I remembered it: food first rate, wine list a bit restricted because pandemic but we found an absolutely killer alberino. staff young, slightly clueless but uniformly charming and very helpful. the chef clearly has some serious chops. the smoked cauliflower mash on the scallops was mental. not cheap, nor should it be. only one short drunk bike ride fae kirrie. we’ll be back again soon wi the mother.

As we approached a joint 60th birthday in December our friends who held their wedding reception in the Drovers (being the first couple to do so) suggested this superb wee restaurant tucked away near the Angus Glens. A most inspired choice as we were treat to a fantastic choice of dishes. Thank you to all the staff who worked 12/12/2020 you made 2 x 60 years young folk birthday into a feasting treat.

My wife and I went there for our 40th anniversary dinner. It was very busy on the run-up to Christmas and had a 1630 sitting. the food was excellent and the menu was quite varied. My wife and I chose different things, but they all had one thing in common, they were delicious. We have been there a number of times over many years and have yet to feel let down. There are many restaurants closer to where we live, but we always come here for something special.

Our sons recommended this place and while it's a wee bit of the A90, it looks like a great set-up (if we ever get good weather).The menus are varied and the food we had was excellent. Staff were friendly and the restaurant is nicely laid out. I could have eaten everything on the menu, so it was a real struggle to settle on one but I was very pleased with the pan fried calf's liver. It was perfectly cooked. Too full for puddings!

We had not been out to lunch since the pandemic began and decided to try the Drovers Inn. The inn is beautifully furnished and the staff were very welcoming and professional while being Covid compliant. The menu is comprehensive and nicely priced. My wife had fish and chips and I had venison. Both meals were generously portioned, well presented and delicious.The Drovers Inn is a real gem and we will certainly be going back.

Having been abroad for a year recently this was our first visit back. It was also unintentionally a private dining experience as reservations around us had been cancelled due to divergence in COVID tiers with Grampian. Table in bar by the burning fire, attentive & friendly service with good respect for safety measures and great food all meant that it was as enjoyable an as ever. Menu made it hard to choose with options that were relevant to the area and season. Settled for Scallops cooked to perfection and a lovely starter of quail 3 ways. Sunday lunch roast for my partner and after some dithering Monkfish (rather than venison) for me. Weren’t sure we had room for pudding but so glad we did. Decided to share a chocolate & whisky delivered with caramel, nuts and coffee ice cream - all the flavours and all the textures a dessert should have this time of year. Didn’t really miss the wine we couldn’t have and felt as snug as bugs. The only downside was having to drive for 30 min afterwards before being able to curl up on the sofa for the rest of the night. Planning to be back in December even if we stay in tier three - can’t wait to try the venison.

Absolutely fantastic food and service as usual! I had the Mushroom soup which was beautiful my fav! Tasty Tacos and the Rhubarb Panna cotta for pudding Wow! Taste sensation thank you x

Family gathering for an anniversary celebration. Have passed by the Drovers on number of occasions but never unfortunately eaten there. All covid restrictions were in place. The food and presentation of the food was excellent. Lovely choices for each of the courses including vegetarian and vegan. The Drovers is in the middle of the country between Kirriemuir, Edzell and Forfar. With sat nav you should easily find your way there. It is definately worth the trip. It also has a lovely garden with seating/umbrellas that I'm is well used during the summer months. We will certainly be back before the summer to sample more of the delights of the Drovers

We used the Drovers Inn as a mid-point location for a small family get together during this challenging period. All six of us felt Covid- safe at Drovers where excellent compliance with the rules by the establishment and friendly staff was in place.Our lunch was of excellent quality and great value. The starters we particularly enjoyed were the west coast king scallops and a superb quail dish. All main courses were enjoyed but the trio of pork and the pan roasted loin of venison were superb and nicely presented. Desserts were good too and the generous cheese selection included several good Scottish cheeses.We shall return!

Disappointed with our lunch - had to wait one and a half hours before we received our dishes and the Monk-Fish was cold when it arrived - will not be back

Yet another lovely meal here, never disappoints. Wonderful, despite all the covid restrictions they are doing what they can to keep the friendly and cosy atmosphere.

Stopped off here after being turned away from the hotel in Glamis as we had our wee dog with us. Phoned ahead to check it would be ok to bring the dog and all was fine if we ate in the bar. Did not disappoint. The bar was cosy and comfortable and the menu was excellent. I had the Venison and it was outstanding. Partners food equally good. Service was great. No long waits nor hurried. I thought it was 10/10.Couldn't fault it. Thoroughly recommend.

It's been quite a while since I've been to this part of Scotland; in fact it's been a while since I've been to any part of Scotland, given the "COVID-19 lockdown and all! However, this region is the home of "Arbroath Smokies" and "Aberdeen Angus" beef, so the trips have always been a delight and this one was no different. Our party had been booked in for a 6pm sitting and when we arrived the nimble waiters and waitresses were already serving diners with their drinks and taking orders. There was a choice of menu, either the bar menu, a la carte or steaks. Our starters of deep fried king prawns came in a crispy batter accompanied by a piquant dipping sauce while a portion of rissoto came delicately topped with pea shoots. Three of our party had opted for ribeye steaks which came exactly cooked to each person's liking served with delicious chips. There was a good choice for those not eating meat including a tasty looking tagine.If you're thirsty, this establishment serves local real ales as well as fine continental largers and has a wine menu with something to suit most tastes and pockets.A great place to come with friends or family, but as it's so popular, make sure you make a reservation!

This was my first visit to the Drovers for a few years and wasn't dissapointed. Firstly the service was excellent from the staff, no complaints. Food on the whole was very good and everybody enjoyed their meal, 3 small complaints, pakora needed to be a bit spicier, the scallop starter needed another scallop and the sticky toffee sundae was bigger than expected!! Reasonably priced and dog friendly, will be back!!