The Gin Thistle in Perth & Kinross

Wandering around whilst my wife stranded a lunchtime meeting today & dropped upon this gem. A glass of Portuguese Pinot Noir served at a perfect temperature and a cheese board of exceptional quality made killing time an absolute pleasure. Nice little menu and could easily spend many hours in here. Thankyou

Finally managed to drag a friend here that hadn't had the pleasure of seeing the Gin Thistle yet...and she wasn't disappointed! The service was 5* as always (big thank you to Laura) and Stuart is always the perfect host. Highly recommend to ask them about local gins when you go, or their cocktails. There is always something unique and different here.

Had the cheeseboard/anti pasti platter, it was divine, plenty of food, beautifully presented and really tasty. Was a solo visitor and the staff were so welcoming. Wine was very good and comes by bottle or glass for them all. A small but tasteful menu. Decor is lovely, music excellent and not loud. Dogs welcome, toilet immaculate. Can't praise it enough!

1st off I’d say book if you want to come here, especially on a weekend. It’s not too big and it can fill up quick. This was my second visit and again was amazing. Our waitress Laura was lovely and knowledgable on the drinks they serve and what we could try. I highly recommend the cocktails. From what I can tell all the cocktails are fresh made and equally as delicious. The food is also lovely. I’d say a snack type more than a sit down meal place. I can’t wait to come back

Second visit didn’t disappoint. We ordered tea, coffees and scones. The fruit scones were warm and slightly toasted - DELICIOUS!! Water and biscuits for our collie was a nice touch too. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely recommend!

Thanks for the warm welcome, lovely drinks, friendly service and playing 'what would your last meal be...?'

Lovely wee pit stop before lunch. Hummus was amazing, and very fresh crudités too. Hubby enjoyed his coffee and cake.

Lovely, dog friendly bar with a very welcoming owner and good selection of nibbles. Water and treats provided for our dog.

Just moved to Auchterarder and delighted to have found this place. Not only are dogs allowed, they get some bones on a plate of their own. My friend and I had two cocktails each and shared nachos. Fabulous all round. Will be back.

Friendly, welcoming bar with a fabulous choice of gins….and delicious cocktails! Owner was really friendly and knowledgeable.

The Gin thistle has quickly became one of my favourites bars, from the decor, service and drinks there isn't a single thing I could fault, staff were all welcoming and helpful. I've had my fair share of cocktails, Including cocktail trees here and haven't been disappointed. Huge range of cocktails and Great prices aswell! Wouldn't normally consider Auchterarder for drinks but this has totally converted me! Well done team gin thistle!

Fab little bar , nice selection of gins and cocktails . Has the creme brulee and was amazing . Lovely little bar and staff were very helpful Thanks

Wish we'd found this place earlier in our holiday. So friendly. Lovely coffee with complementary shortbread. Read through the gin menu - really good! and the cocktail menu is comprehensive. Nice sounding food. Comfortable seating - family friendly. Will definitely visit again when we're back...

My wife and I popped into the gin thistle for a refreshment on the way home from a meal We were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff and the atmosphere of the place. We sampled a few of the aperitifs on offer and enjoyed the experience and we met some of our friends and it seemed to turn into a party. A most enjoyable experience. I will be back

I visited the Gin Thistle with my parents and my ten year old son early evening and it was LOVELY! I had a gin followed by a wine, Im not actually a gin drinker but it was DELICIOUS! my son ordered a juice and nachos and the poor sod barely got any of them because they were so good that the three grown ups devoured them! The staff were lovely, its a small intimate space which adds to the charm and I can't wait to return! Recently found out they do gift vouchers too so guess what everyone is getting for Christmas! Don't walk past this place, book if you can and enjoy a wonderful time! Also toilets are clean, welcoming and worth a visit after a few gins! When you visit, expect service with a smile and leaving well looked after! 😊

I visit this little gem on a regular basis. The standard of the food is excellent. I have tried stuff that I would not normally eat. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Stuart knowledge of gin is wonderful. Dogs are welcome with a drink and some free biscuits. It is recommended that you book a table as it gets full very quickly.

This little gin bar is absolutely beautiful! Fantastic service and lovely place to be. Well decorated and wonderful cocktails. Would highly recommend and would go back! Manager was lovely very accommodating and knew his stuff very warming with our 7 year old.

Visited twice while on a weeks holiday staying just outside Auchterarder. Fabulous place with lovely owner and staff. Fully wheelchair accessible and very clean and safe. We all loved the cocktails and nibbles and our dog loved her water and doggy snacks and great that...

Stopped here a while ago on a afternoon while waiting to get into our hotel. Nice friendly place with mixture of locals and visitors. My wife particularly liked the couple of well made cocktails that she tried, especially the 'Thistleberry' We'll be back next time...

Loveliest staff and very welcoming, Quick service and serve very nice cocktails , especially the pornstar martini Will be visiting again.

Staff are so welcoming, cater to all needs. Amazing drinks, especially their pornstar martinis!! Will definitely return next time I visit auchterarder.

We found this place whilst walking back to our guest house in Auchterarder Stuart made us feel extremely welcome and had a good chat with us on a quiet, late Wednesday night. A superb choice of whisky and gins all served with a smile and...

My partner and I visited here for cocktails and had a great time. The staff are friendly and helpful, prices were fair in our opinion and the drinks were delicious. The choice is amazing and they were happy to make adjustments to suit our tastes....

We visited here after dinner for a single nightcap but ended up having 4 large ones each!! There was a great selection of gins to choose from in a convivial setting with great background music playing. The owner was very informative and friendly. Truly a...

Went here with my boyfriend for a wee date night. It's a lovely atmosphere and both the owner and staff are so friendly and helpful. Great to chat to them and get to know them! Pay attention to menu descriptions tho as some of the...

During our May bank holiday stay we found this lovely place for lunch. My husband had tuna wrap, daughter had hummous wrap and I opted for lovely vegetarian version of chilli nachos. See photo. Husband tried lovely whisky too. Owner Stuart was wonderful, attentive and...

We booked a table for 7 people to celebrate a big birthday while visiting Gleneagles. First family outing now that restrictions have lifted and were recommended to try The Gin Thistle. We were disappointed to be told that they had run out of most of...

Absolute gem of a place, great coffee, varied menu, attentive friendly staff, made feel very welcome, can't wait to enjoy a cocktail when restrictions lift

Lovely light lunch with coffee very reasonable price. Friendly staff nothing any bother . Would return if passing and would highly recommend.

We are very lucky to live in Auchterarder. Since it has opened we have been at least once if not twice a week. The host is so friendly and the whole place so warm and welcoming. The range of food and drink is a credit...

Owner was so friendly and made me feel at home during my visit. Nice range of sandwiches, cakes and homemade soup. Possibly the best coffee I've had in a while too! Would highly recommend visiting the Gin Thistle - it'll be your first of many!