The Drymen Inn in Stirling

Although the Drymen Inn is also a hotel, the bar is very much a pub bar, and I mean that as a huge compliment. Having gone for our first pint in the Buchanan, which is decidedly a hotel bar, it felt so refreshing to come here. The bar is spacious and has attractive stone walls. They have avoided going for the clichéd Scottish tourist decor however, which is good, and the style and atmosphere here is of a good local bar. Add good country music on stream, a top pint of Tennents and great service and it was a lovely evening.

Was looking for somewhere to eat Saw this pub and decided to go in Clean and tidy We sat outside but tables inside menue was good I had the chef's soup of the day for my stater. Tomatoe soup home made beautiful taste Then my partner she had main steak and ale pie with veg and chips well talk about steak melt in your mouth this did not fat no Gristle I had the chef's special pie chicken cheese and cider sauce again lovely chicken and the sauce amazing For desert, my partner had Rob Roy Which was ice cream cream and crubled short cake biscuit Agsin lovely Staff were polite Just a great evening

Whilst staying just outside drymen, we ate at the drymen inn three times, breakfast and two evening meals. Firstly the staff are really nice and helpful, the inn is warm and welcoming, as are the staff. It is lovely and clean. Breakfast was really good, you can mix and match what you want, I had poached eggs, yes they were good, proper good poached eggs, often made a mess off, but not these they were spot on, sausages proper tasty. The two evening meals we had were delicious, excellent quality food at a good price, excellent value. We both thoroughly enjoyed them. I've got to give a special mention to the haggis and black pudding bon bons I had as a starter. They were so good, absolutely delicious, I could have eaten a plate full 😋 We will definitely return again if in the area for sure.

We had a 2 night comfortable stay with our dog as part of our tour around Scotland. Ideal location for exploring Loch Lomond. Food was excellent and our 2 night half board package was great value for money. Staff pleasant and welcoming

In the picturesque town of Drymen is this very quality establishment. Great vegetarian food. The staff were also so very friendly and kind. This would be a great place for drinks and to listen to some live music when they have it

Popular village pub with good food. We were glad we went early for dinner thinking we could chill out and have a drink while waiting for a sensible eating time, because the place filled up shortly before we arrived. Goodly size portions, I couldn't finish everything with my burger.

Popped in here whilst staying at The Winnock (across road). Busy placement great staff. Have to mention Andy the DJ, he was great and very friendly. Very upbeat and played great music

Saturday morning breakfast, excellent, no problems with little changes to the menu to suit our awkward tastes 🥰 lovely environment, friendly lady serving (so sorry don’t get your name) I can recommend the veggie breakfast- stunning

Had a lovely time here,staff were so nice and the food was outstanding.entertainment was good as well. Would definitely go back .Angela the manager couldn’t do enough and even gave us a free drink. Would recommend to others

Had a fabulous dinner here whilst walking the west highland way. Lovely, friendly, attentive staff. Food was excellent - pie and salmon were both very high quality and delicious. A great evening.

Met here today 19/062024 with friends for the first time. Chose this as a halfway drive for both couples. Not dissappointed at all, pleasant surroundings and the food was very good, all four of us having something different and enjoying it all. The staff were very pleasant, welcoming and attentive. All in all an enjoyable experience and we will be back in the near future for a further get-together.

Went for lunch , food absolutely amazing , great portion sizes , I had smoked salmon for my starter, and poached salmon with boiled rice with a rich tomato sauce and vegetables , the portion of salmon was huge ,and tasted amazing , cooked to perfection, my partner had the chicken wings with barbecue sauce , and steak pie for main course , again cooked to perfection, would definitely recommend this place for food , all the staff are just lovely and so friendly , I also noticed that dogs are also welcome which is just lovely , will definitely be back , p.s if you like fresh salmon . The salmon is to die for , great friendly place to eat with lovely staff

We were staying nearby in a hot tub lodge in Balmaha. Decided to visit for lunch on our second day. Serve was quick & friendly. Food was absolutely AMAZING. Portions were huge though which made us feel guilty about leaving some food. The female attending to us assured us it was fine & they were "walkers portions". Would highly recommended stopping by here for a feed. Also great value.

This is a fantastic first stop if you are walking The West Highland Way. As a couple of Americans strolling in on a Friday night, muddy from the trail, we didn’t know what to expect, but the staff welcomed us with open arms, even making sure we got fed before the kitchen closed. The locals were great as well, insisting on buying us drinks and talking for hours. We also spent the night. The room was clean, comfortable and the perfect break from the trail. I highly recommend, and really hope to be back one day.

We ate here on our first night of three based in Drymen. As it was a Sunday, we wondered if it might have been quieter. Far from it. The place was busy, in part due to a regular Sunday evening resident singer. The food was lovely, however we found the drinks to be pricey. £6 for a pint of real ale and £24 for a bottle of red wine (which we soon discovered was the norm for wine locally)

Rude female bar staff we asked for a drink and her response was demeaning and belittling staying along the road for the weekend after loosing our beloved dog on the Thursday paid £18 for two cocktails disgusting at that weren’t finished. Just remember be kind you never know what someone else I’d going through at that moment in time. Just a pub full of elders with too much money felt very un welcome and un comfortable.

We are here twice while away for a couple of nights and the food was absolutely fantastic, together with the service and attentiveness from the staff. An absolute gem of a place with a great atmosphere and a roaring log burner to keep you toasty.

We came here for dinner after a disastrous attempted stay at the Buchanan Arms Hotel. As the hotel could not honour of booking we arrived at the Drymen Inn two hours earlier than our arranged booking. My mum explained our situation to Victoria and she rearranged things and got us into the restaurant so we could still get a nice meal. Victoria then offered to phone other local hotels to see if we could get a room elsewhere. All 5 of us had lovely meals and all the staff that we dealt with where so lovely. I can't recommend this place more. Staff lovely meals tasty

Sadly we wasted an afternoon here. Planned on having some food but the one member of staff front of house (Kara?) had zero customer service skills. We ordered a side of curly fries for our son who was a bit unsettled and advised her we would order once he had been served. We are still waiting!! Menus sat in front of us for over an hour, whilst she fraternised with a chef behind the bar and consulted her mobile phone constantly. Avoid this place if you’re looking for any sort of hospitality. Go next door to the Clachan. Superior service and a far better atmosphere

Uncomfortable and poorly furnished rooms, Food okay, evening entertainment awful. No thought of guests sleeping in bedrooms upstairs. Sounded like the Luce music (if you can call it that) was playing in our bedroom)

Really tasty food, nice staff and relatively cosy. A bit loud but it does advertise as somewhere that might be lively with live music and sports so that’s to be expected. We had two cream of leek soups which were very leeky and hearty, an ultimate pizza with a side of chips and a chicken and leek pie. Ultimate pizza was homemade and had a fair bit of topping. Came with dips too. Side portion of chips was huge. Pie was delicious and filled with filling. The side veg with that was delicious. We ended up leaving some food but not because of taste only because we were full. Also had a coke and cappuccino. Came to about £57.

Went about 6pm and got a table no problem. Staff very friendly. Ordered salmon in sauce and chicken burger. Came quick enough but salmon was over cooked and accompanying veg / chips / onion rings all barely warm - disappointing !

Situated in the centre of town this is a good place for a drink and a meal. Limited menu and not many tables. Noted that lots of entertainment on during the week.

In het centrum van Drymen. Bediening niet bijzonder vriendelijk, beetje nors. Het oorspronkelijke pand is ontsierd door een grote serre aan de voorkant, heel jammer. Eten was goed maar er was een beperkte keus.

Great service. Decent prices. Clean. Delicious breakfast with good quality food at a reasonable price.

Been in here before a couple of times for food and drinks. Always found the food to be acceptable but not wonderful. Popped in for a drink and was shocked to see their prices. A pint of Guinness was £5.80!!! Most of the other beers were the same, including their real ale. That's the most I have paid for it anywhere. I thought the neighbouring Clachan pub was expensive at £4.55 for a Guinness but This is no more than profiteering on the back of all the inflation stories. There really is no need for this.

Arrived on our first day of the West Highland Way. Funny friendly staff. Understood the need for a cold beer. Room was ready and clean. Great bed. Dinner is excellent. Happy to find this rest spot.

What a great atmosphere at The Drymen Inn! At first we had another inn in sight but, as it was full, we headed for The Drymen and we couldn't have hoped for better. Not only is the food excellent, including the vegetarian options and the Sunday roast🤩😍, but the staff was so friendly that we truly felt at home. The staff is also very efficient but their politeness tops everything. We were also very lucky to have live music (every Sunday between 6pm (or 5...can't remember) and 9pm. We highly recommend it for couples but there were also some families and groups of friends. Thank you Drymen Inn :)

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Everything was perfect! Big portions and unbeatable quality of food, handsome staff and fair price. We recommend this restaurant for 100%!

Staying at a local hotel I thought my wife and I should go out and have a beer or two so went to this pub. Walked through the door and heard customers actually talking to each other, sadly not always the case in many pubs....

We had a brilliant time at the Dryden Inn. We had a very warm welcome and enjoyed a drink in the beer garden along with some starters. The food is first rate and the portions are generous to say the least. The dinner menu is...

We checked into the Drymen on our West Highland Way trek. Our room was small with the smallest shower cubicle I have experienced. Room was clean but with minimal amenities. The pub below served decent food after some quibbling over whether they had seats for...

Thank you Drymen Inn for making our friends hen do a great experience! Nothing seemed too much hassle and from when we requested a booth they were so friendly and accommodating, even letting us decorate it in advance. The food and drinks were excellent! The...

Came to drymen for a quiet weekend , we weren't staying here at the drymen Inn but at another nearby hotel and how wrong did that quiet weekend turn out too be but in an absolute brilliant way. Firstly we booked a meal in the...

We had a couple of evening meals at the Drymen Inn recently and the food was amazing. The portion size was generous and the food was freshly prepared. We had the chicken burger, chicken with haggis and the chicken and the chicken and leek pie,...

Nice place to lunch. Nice bar. Fairly high standard of food. Visited again in evening for a drink. Fairly busy place in evening. Friendly locals. Will visit again

Last night, a team of 11 (mostly) parents travelled from nearby Buchlyvie for an inaugural Christmas run ashore. We were met with the most friendly staff & customers, and had the absolute best night out in a long time. The food was amazing, the service...

What can I say,brilliant start to finish, the staff are amazing so friendly, and the meals are out of this world totally amazing ,I can't say enough about this place if you visit you will not be disappointed

We had dinner there after our first day of hiking the West Highland Way. The dinner was delicious, the haggis fritters excellent and the service from Victoria was thoroughly entertaining. We were in great care. The best part…was the desserts! Thank you!

Great location. Lovely room. Food choice a bit basic even though portrayed as a food venue. Sunday music fantastic, would be great if the waiting employees were a little more engaging in conversation rather than being very transactional: however an ok night at the end...

Great lunch! Had the burger and a special of smoked haddock with black pudding and mustard mash. Absolutely delicious and very good value! Will definitely be back

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We tried out the restaurant when we arrived in Drymen. It was a lovely sunny evening so we ate outside at the back. We had the fish and chips, and the pasta dish. Plus a local beer. The pub style food was just right. (We...

Enkel het restaurant bezocht, maar biedt ook hotelkamers aan. Geen uitgebreide menu kaart, eten is OK en voldoende. Reserveren niet...

Ordered food before going up to bed. The pub was very busy considering it was a Monday night. Food was nice. We had a lasagna and the special burger, good selection of drinks and food. They also offer take away and can offer pizzas when...

We were in the area for 2 days and we ate here on each day. The food was delicious, the local beer was great too. Portions were big and overall it was great value with very friendly staff

Went in for breakfast only. Didn't stay. Lovely looking bar area with a nice conservatory looking onto the road. Ordered the full Scottish breakfast and the food and quality was superb. The female staff member was very helpful and a credit to you all. Will...

My daughter and I stayed at a hotel nearby. We stumbled upon the Drymen Inn on our first night. The Sunday roast was absolutely lovely. We decided to eat their the next few nights and weren't disappointed, The fish and chips was super tasty and...

Popped in as a party of 8 for a quick drink. The bartender quickly put tables together enabling us to all sit as a group. We then proceeded to have nibbles and a further drink as the atmosphere was so relaxing .

Great Service and very friendly, we were made most welcome when visiting here last week, it felt like our local despite this being our first but definitely not our last visit.

We returned after 6 years for a lunch with friends who had never been. The staff, welcome, food and drinks were all excellent and tbe portion size was perfect. We paid £30/head for a 2 course meal with a bottle of wine and 2 rounds...

Met up with friends for a relaxed , lunch and a catch up . Nice calm atmosphere good food and service . Window seats great . Enjoyable afternoon, Must do this more often. Thanks .

A really friendly place to have a beer after the first leg of the West Highland Way. The beer garden was definitely a hit with us. We also had dinner and breakfast there - both of which good pub food and served by really nice...

Had a meal a week ago very poor service meal was good but staff very cheeky not very pleasant and rude would not recommend

Food in restaurant was brilliant, i even had 3 courses and i don't usually have that amount but couldn't resist the sticky toffee pudding, as it looked and was delicious. Lovely glass verandah area to eat in. Very friendly staff, very welcoming. Lovely chilled atmosphere....

Absolutely gorgeous food. Lovely front veranda for eating. Never have 3 courses but couldn’t resist. Nice welcoming friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and return.

We both had the Enchiladas on Monday. Large portions too and quite tasty. I had vanilla ice cream. No wine list at all. Had a bottle of Shiraz fairly good. Not cheap at £20.95. Service was good.

Although a limited menu the food we had was well cooked, well presented & value for money. Staff very friendly & obliged with our dietary requirements

hI we stayed here a couple of years ago and thought we would go for some lunch and check out for a future visit, i'm glad we did as the food was terrible and the place needed a deep clean as it wasn;t clean at all and we couldn't get out quick enough and that is all i can say dissapointed.

Lovely owners, nice relaxing stay for our first night of the west highland way. Stayed in the conic suite was very clean and well kept . Great DBB deal offered , food was also great in bar with very large portions. Definitely would return if in the area again . Dogs also welcome and they made our dog feel very welcome too .

Just back from a lovely weekend at the Drymen Inn. The hosts, Stuart and Jen, were very helpful, very kind and very much intent on ensuring everything was good for us. In addition, the staff could not have been friendlier nor more attentive. The rooms are pleasant, the range of drinks is superb, and the food is very nice too - fresh and flavoursome. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely visit again soon. I just wish someone had told me about the drunken octopus looking for a fight in our bathroom!

just had our meal at the Drymen Inn, fabulous food ,friendly staff definitely a revisit here highly recommended

Nice pub grub. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Situated in centre of drymen village. great for a re-feul in the west Highland way walk.

Stopped by for some food after a nice day out with my friends. Was greeted by a girl with short black hair who was friendly at first meet. Our food took a fair while to arrive on the table (around 35min) given how quiet the restraunt was at the time. After we received our food we became this waitresses last resort as she walked past everyone else during their meals and asked if everything was okay. We had to take it upon ourselves to ask her for another bowl of chips as the enchiladas only came with barely a handful on the plate. Whilst doing so we also asked if we could have some garlic dips to which she rolled her eyes (not thinking I was looking). During our meal I found I bit of slate in my food which I asume was from the plate cupboard or something. I addressed this while about to pay the bill and the man at the bar couldnt of seamed more disentrested as he just said "oh did you" not even offering anything for it. Overall experience was poor and don't think we will be back as we felt like we were a burden to the staff (who weren't wearing masks the entire time)

We were staying local and looked for somewhere to eat, the Drymen Inn was a great find, a really good menu and great variety for vegetarians. Service was fantastic and good selection of beers. Friendly atmosphere and nice to relax with a drink after dinner. Highly recommend

Came there for breakfast. After checking several places we were grateful to find they do vegetarian breakfast. They were happy for us to do swaps as well! The food took a while but it was definitely worth the wait! The food was great and the staff were friendly. The coffee was also very fresh and strong and was exactly what was needed

We picked The drymen inn for a special lunch for a colleagues retirement. I have been many times before and had recommended it. We picked a lovely day for it and got to sit in their lovely beer garden. We had a warm friendly welcome from Jen and staff and they were attentive throughout our lunch. The food was fantastic with good portion sizes. Thank you Drymen inn for looking after us we will be back soon

Great meal we had at the Drymen Inn tonight. The Chicken Enchilada was massive and packed with chicken. My wife enjoyed her goujons too. Tasty Heverlee lager tooAtmosphere in the bar was good with a mix of locals and tourists. Bar staff very friendly. Overall a great visit. Will definitely revisit when back in the area

The wife and I visited last night; service was great and the food was excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.

The service from Angela and the staff was outstanding they done everything to help make our family night out great. The food well this was a class above the rest in the area portion sizes where very good value for money and fresh and hot. Angela was so good to my folks as they were having to leave early and would miss the breakfast service having explained this to Angela, she sorted it so they could have breakfast before they leave. (Thank you so much ) I would highly recommend the Drymen inn to everyone food, service and staff well worth their weight in gold. We will definitely be back stay safe in these crazy times.

Visited on the 7/8/2020 for an overnight stay. First of all I would like to thank Lesley for arranging our accommodation, sorry not to have met you in person.Apprehensive about visiting as this was our first outing since lockdown.Felt at ease from the minute we arrived, social distancing,sanitiser stations and one way system in place.We Were greeted on arrival by Angela, thank you for a friendly warm welcome Thanks also to Caitlin for serving us with a great meal and breakfast, great value for money.Would also like to thank Dorothea (Dorrie ) for the spotlessly clean room in which we stayed.Will definitely be back and I would not hesitate to recommend you to all my family and friends Thanks again for a lovely wee breakTake care everyone and stay safe

Tasty breakfast, really nice coffee, staff was really friendly and helpful. I’ll recommended this to my friends.

Food was great and in such a lovely setting, everything fresh and tasty, I had the haggis fritters for starter then chicken goujons with salad and coleslaw...mmmmmm xx

Wij (2 volwassenen en 1 jong adult) hebben hier 2 avonden achter elkaar erg genoten van het eten en vriendelijke bediening. De gerechten waren eenvoudig maar erg smakelijk bereidt.

Tasty pizza, creamy coleslaw, and fish n chips. Good and quick service, good covid stuff in situ. Would recommend

What a amazing lunch we had , we had decided to drive to Loch Lomond for a afternoon walk and on the way back noticed the Inn . Service was friendly and fast even with restrictions with Covid19. The food was amazing . I had fish and chips , the fish melted in your mouth with the chips being hard on the outside and fluffy on the inside . My wife had lasagna which was just as amazing full of flavour . We will definitely come back even if it’s a 2 hour drive from home . I’d recommend it for sure

Had a wonderful meal at the Drymen Inn, the food was great but in particular the service provided on arriving, during and leaving was first class. Huge thanks especially to Jacqueline who really went out of her way but also to Angela and Lawrence who also made us feel welcome.

Absolutely fabulous hotel. Room was lovely and staff were friendly and very helpful especially Lawrence will definitely be back.

We were booked into the Buchanan Arms Hotel & after a disastrous check-in, we decided not to eat at the hotel. We had stayed at the Drymen Inn before and thoroughly enjoyed the food, drinks and staff were excellent. This is a fantastic place. Everyone makes you feel so welcome, the food is outstanding and the service is five star. Highly recommend the Drymen Inn and we will most definitely be back.

We stayed here on Saturday night and had the best night. Food was lovely, setting and atmosphere is great for a chilled night away. Karaoke at night was a great laugh! Staff extremely helpful and friendly. The owners make you feel at home and Angela is fantastic. We will certainly be back!

Had our first visit to the Drymen Inn today and we weren't disappointed. The place is spotless. The staff could not have been more helpful and were very friendly. Our order was taken nice and prompt and the food arrived quickly too. Food was very tasty and excellent portion size. Toilets were lovely and clean too. Definitely will return. Well done to the staff.

Excellent stay in a beautifully decorated room (Jen thank you) food delicious and piping hot. Friendly helpful staff (Angela, Lawrence, Stuart & Jen) went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Great chats, a pleasure meeting you all. Entertainment so much fun.

Visited this lovely place on Saturday night as we had stayed here a few years ago just for dinner as we were staying in another hotel in the Village. The food was lovely (we all had the fish and chips) but the best thing was the lovely helpful staff who went above and beyond to make sure we had a great night they served the piping hot food with a smile and a chat and were happy to tell us about the hotel and local area. Thank you again Jacqueline, Angela and Amie and also the funny crazy barman (sorry forgot your name) for making our night so special. Also the live music was an added bonus great musician at a perfect noise level,we ended up staying for the full evening and had a fantastic night. Wish we had booked to stay here again, we will be back, thanks again for a fantastic night

Atmosphere was 2nd to none, young lady Angela at bar couldn’t be more helpful. Big portions of food, food was fantastic and service was amazing. If ever in area again I’ll be sure to visit again. X

Absolutely value for money. Lovely!! Staff great - everyone. Angela in the evening sooooo attentive. Lovely girl!!

Managed to get a deal to try here and will definitely be back. Great food, good choice of drinks and great entertainment on a Sunday night. The rooms are small but are very clean and have everything you need. The staff are really nice too. Thanks for a great weekend guys!

stayed here for an itison deal on friday night.. Staff are extremely friendly, helpful and chatty. They look after you well. Our room was lovely and had recently been refurbished. Beautiful stag decorations, cushions and light fittings etc. Food was lovely my favourite was my haggis starter followed by macaroni. Breakfast was also tasty and was the cream tea. Would absolutely recommend.

Had drinks and a meal on two occasions on a recent visit to Drymen. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Good selection for vegetarians. Nice pleasant staff, Aimee in particular was lovely. If we return to Drymen we will probablyook at staying here.

So me and my friend went and instantly seen a dead cat at the front door which the owner threw at us when we then decided to leave because the smell was honestly disgusting, never been treated so poorly in my life honestly can’t tell you how appalled I was an experience I’ll never forget RIP Cat

Lovely friendly atmosphere, great service, plenty choice of cakes, sandwiches and scones, lots of tea and coffee.

Spent a night at the Drymen Inn, Stuart and his staff were exceptional.Food and accommodation were excellent, I highly recommend a stay here.

Had a class night in here with my wife , the live singer was great as well as the food ,there pizzas are . Good banter with the bar staff especially Lawrence who we had a great laugh with, we will definitely be back in the near future

Just a heads up folks if your thinking of buying a wowcher deal for this hotel, dont bother! The hotel books up quick and even though u follow the instructions on the wowcher ie email hotel... they still dont honour ur voucher if its fully booked and outwith ur control as ur limited to a sat night.

Had a lovely meal here on Hogmanay for my birthday, stayed for the New Year’s Eve party and brought the bells in.

My wife and I had dinner here on the first night of walking the West Highland Way. It's a lovely little pub with attentive, friendly staff. I had the Spicy Chicken Enchiladas and really enjoyed the meal. If we visited again, we would probably stay in this place overnight as well as eating here again.

We had a really enjoyable lunch here and the staff were very nice and attentive.

El peor servicio de Escocia. Los camareros no se enteran de nada. Treinta minutos esperando a que nos cogieran nota. Otros treinta minutos esperando por el postre, que nunca llego (pero si estaba en la cuenta). Pesimo servicio. Al menos la pizza no estaba mal. Aun asi, no recomendable.

Well, this is simple , what a great place to stay over or just to pop in for food/drink .

Really friendly staff, lovely food and all reasonably priced. Next time we visit I think we might book a room too :)