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Based on 365 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Had a lovely meal at the Inn. We shared the Scottish land and sea platter, the mussels were particularly delicious, as was the salmon. Amazing service, incredibly friendly staff, highly recommend a visit.

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898maritab . 2021-09-06

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We had a lovely meal at the Inn at Kippen. The atmosphere to begin with was a little quiet, though as the restaurant filled up it became more lively which was good. Two of our party had mussels to start, which were delicious although we were a little disappointed with quite a few closed ones were found. The chicken parfait and salmon though were both faultless. The venison and duck main courses were enjoyed by all of us though and were beautifully presented. Staff were really friendly and service quick. Would recommend for people travelling to the area.

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I4719EOrachelh . 2021-08-22

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We had booked a table of 4 for dinner weeks in advance and arrived with 30 minutes to spare so we could have a pre-dinner drink and make our choices without rushing. There were several tables occupied in the restaurant and a handful of people in the courtyard bar but we were puzzled why it took 20 minutes to get a drink, a further 10 minutes to be offered menus and a further 35 minutes to be shown to our table.... the mussels starters were delicious with a creamy leek and bacon sauce but the ladies' choice of twice-baked souffle was disappointingly very small and under risen. However main courses of pan-fried duck breast with black pudding and a berry sauce, asparagus & garlic risotto and haunch of venison were all excellent, despite 1 venison arriving 10 minutes later than the other dishes. Desserts were vanilla panna cotta and chocolate caramel tart which went down well.Overall the food was good and the serving staff never stood still - but something wasn't quite right in the kitchen. We'll try again when we're next in the area and hope it meets the experiences of other reviewers!

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corriefister . 2021-08-21

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The food was oustanding, venison was the best my Dad said he has ever had. Ribeye and Filllet steaks wonderfully tasty and juicy. Cheese board sublime. Service excellent and friendly, even giving our dog biscuits and water!! The only negative was that the dining room and entrance was needing a good clean. Dust on emergency lights, skirtings and dirt on the carpet. The interior needs sharpened up in general. This gave us a negatively false impression on arrival but the food was truly fantastic amd won us over. Would happily visit again and recommend but just a wee bit more to do which would provide an all round fabulous experience.

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fer0ci0uspuffer2009 . 2021-08-12

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Me and my family where at kippen for a wee overnight stay at a little local bothy and decide to wonder along for food, we had forgot our masks, only had card and there is no cash machine in kippen and had a dog!!! All of this was no hassle at all for the staff at the inn.We got given masks, and taken through to the beer garden and it was stunning so lovely with every thought taken into consideration, cushions, heaters, water for the dog! It had it allThe staff where so friendly and accommodating especially a young tall boy with blonde hair, he was good with my boys and it made us instantly relax.The food was the main thing though, it was absolutely to die for! I can’t fault it at all, I would drive all the way back to kippen just to have dinner here again! Absolutely amazing from start to finish.I really can’t fault the place and take my hat off to you all.Thank you for a wonderful night with my family, you guys are amazing.

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AmyRox0709 . 2021-07-25

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Visited the Inn at Kippen yesterday and had a wonderful time.Sat in their beautiful courtyard on a gorgeous Summer evening.Food was absolutely fantastic and the service was amazing. Even made a big fuss of our Labrador.Add to that the bill was considerably lower than I would expect for food of such a high standard.What’s not to like?

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jhvhhv . 2021-07-20

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At short notice the staff were very accommodating to fit us in for dinner on Saturday, where we had enjoyed a fabulous meal. So much so we returned again on the Sunday. Super food, very reasonably priced and great staff a winning combination.

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Ambassador494226 . 2021-07-16

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Went here yesterday has a lovely outdoor seating area and the staff are extremely friendly. We took our dog also and they are dog friendly. The food was out of this world not found a restaurant this good in scotland in a long time. 100000% this place is a must to dine at!

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Kirrea B . 2021-07-07

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They think of everything ,the little things that make a difference. Dog friendly ,warm welcoming and a retreat ,the food is amazing .The oat cakes with cheese board melt in the mouth and the venison class. A selection of local beers and ciders,amazing rooms and homely atmosphere. A real treat for a frontline worker after Covid. Well be back

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Discover501763 . 2021-07-03

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Superb fish suppers- strong boxes keep food hot. Beautiful large fish, triple cooked chips, minted peas, tartare sauce & pickled onion all delicious. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Beverley B . 2021-06-18

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We booked dinner here as our hotel restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesdays. We’re glad we did. This isn’t pub grub this is restaurant food. I had an excellent wild garlic and asparagus risotto and my wife had a great Caesar salad with chicken and then two super puddings. The food is well presented and in an attractive quantity. I also had a couple of nice local IPAs. The service was good and we had nice chats with the waitress. We’d definitely go again if in the area.

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Legin55 . 2021-06-10

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Went for an early lunch this weekend with my partner and my elderly mother. The staff couldn't have been any more friendly and helpful. They were wonderful. The food was excellent too. My partner had the salmon starter which he said was sublime. He followed that with the duck while mum and I had the steak pie. Clean plates all round. Mum and I had the jammy dodger fondant which came with custard cream flavour ice cream. Absolutely exquisite. Would definitely visit again. Very covid safe. Toilets immaculate.

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janethejock . 2021-05-31

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We had an amazing lunch served by friendly staff in the beautiful beer garden. Dog friendly too, Zac had a water bowl and biscuits served to him! First class, definitely worth a visit

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Tricia K . 2021-05-28

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After an hour long walk to Kippen we stumbled across The Inn at Kippen and I'm so glad that we did! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, we didn't need a booking and were able to sit in the beer garden. The whole place was lovely and the beer garden was a real oasis. I had the Mac and cheese - delicious! And my boyfriend had the Mac and cheese with lobster which he wouldn't stop talking about for the rest of the day because it was so good! Excellent food, great service and overall a must visit if you go to Kippen.

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Pinkrosegirl . 2021-05-20

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Just returned from a lovely visit to The Inn at Kippen. Food was fantastic, very pleasant and friendly staff. We ran over our 8'o'clock deadline due to Covid restrictions and were asked if we could have our desserts outside, this was done in a courteous manner and we were given cosy blankets to keep us warm. We believe this place is under relatively new ownership and would highly recommend a visit. We will definitely visit when in the area again.

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gaelm2019 . 2021-05-15

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We were fortunate to eat here during a window of opportunity in Aug 2020. Every aspect of the meal was fantastic and memorable for all the right reasons. Quality, value and service all top marks. There were 8 in our party and enjoyed a variety from the menu. My only problem now, is I can't order steak pie anywhere else because it couldn't be better than what is served here.

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tarafT4260YP . 2021-03-12

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Celebrated our anniversary at home with the perfect Mardi Gras 5 course tasting menu from the Inn at Kippen. Perfect matching of food and drink, beautifully prepared and delivered ready to go. Great wee informational video on Facebook to talk you through the ingredients and how to cook and serve. First time trying their lockdown offerings but won't be the last!

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476annmaries . 2021-02-28

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My husband and I have just enjoyed a chateaubriand meal with cocktail and it was delicious. The food was more than enoughfor two people- onion rings, wedges a huge rocket salad and of course the chateaubriand which were huge cuts. The delivery person was lovely, service to buy arrange delivery with was great and then to enjoy the meal at home in our own time was the icing. Only thing is the washing up but I'll take that! Delicious food, go treat yourself!

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Tegirv7 . 2021-02-20

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The Inn at Kippen had been recommended to us by our son and daughter-in-law and we were really pleased to find out that they would deliver to our area - some 40 minutes drive away from the restaurant.With Valentine's Day coming up, and no opportunity to go out for a meal as we would normally do, it seemed the perfect opportunity to order a special meal from the Inn.Wow! We were not disappointed.Every course was a delight - the Gazpacho 'amuse bouche' (which hubby particularly enjoyed), the giant langoustines, the perfectly cooked beef and vegetables, the chocolate heart (hiding a whole variety of little cakes and sweets) and, finally, the cheeseboard. The cooking instructions were very easy to follow and the 'live demo' video on Facebook fun to watch.There was so much food that we had to spread it across a couple of days. No complaint there!There is no doubt that we will order from the Inn at Kippen again and, once the restaurant re-opens after the pandemic, we will pay a visit in person.Thanks guys for making what could have been (yet another) ordinary day, something special.

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Killermont . 2021-02-15

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During lockdown we have ordered almost all of the Kippen Inn 5 course tasting menus which are available every couple of weeks. Each one has been fabulous and memorable. The menus have been really interesting, the portion sizes spot on and the quality of the food has been great. Paul and the team have been great about responding to questions on the menu, taking bookings and delivery has been seamless. We managed one trip to the Inn last summer when there was a lifting in restrictions and thoroughly enjoyed the food and the hospitality. We will continue to order the tasting and other menus while lock down continues but are also looking forward to visiting properly, hopefully over the next few months,

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M6335LZfionad . 2021-02-14

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Whilst technically not an “in house” review just had to give 5 stars to Paul and Laura for tonight’s Date Night tasting menu. We may be partially locked down but Paul’s served up and amazing 5 courser - crab amuse Bouche (subtle) duck terrine (tasty) chicken with pumpkin main (lovely) and pear and almond tart with dark chocolate aero (sumptuous) AND a Scottish cheese board (4 cheeses (which ones ? Was really good)and grapes plus relish!) all matched with brilliantly priced wine flight (£20 for gin fizz white red AND port! And all good to drink )All in all a great delivery and made for a lovely night in (or perhaps “Innthehoouse” )Looking forward to the next.Give them a look on Facebook for now and visit as soon as Nicola allows sense to return!Well done Paul and Laura!!!

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jmf9 . 2020-10-24

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Been for food couple times and stay overnight. Clean tidy room and felt safe with Covid-19 guidelines in resturant. Amazing food very high quality product and service was spot on. Recommend highly Thanks again and see you soon 👍.

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Omalley2187 . 2020-10-01

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The experience we had at the hotel was fantastic in every way from the room and the food were first class The owners Paul and Laura couldn't do enough for us

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JB_62762 . 2020-09-06

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This place has kept us sane during lockdown . We have enjoyed the cook alongs and the inn the hoose taster menus. We had the inn the hoose menu on the 5 th of September again and I have to say it was delicious . Paul is an amazing chef . Would totally recommend a visit to this restaurant .

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lovetotravel860 . 2020-09-05

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We visited here on a quiet Sunday afternoon for a few drinks. We were seated in the beer garden which is absolutely lovely. The waiter from Lennoxtown (didn't catch his name) was very friendly and created a good atmosphere. Thank you. We will return back at some point for some food!

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foodandwinegoodtime . 2020-08-25

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Wet and cold on the motorbike - well it was July in Scotland after all, what did we expect, we dropped in at The Inn at Kippen just by chance as it was one of the few places open during Covid and we desperately needed to replenish ourselves. Truly brilliant place Food was excellent - would have loved to stay longer - such a long way to go back. and super, super value. and a 70's soundtrack playing too.Hope you guys make it out of Covid - you deserve to and hope that we pass by once again and if we do it will be for more than a couple of starters each

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Paul N . 2020-08-21

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We visited for an overnight for my husband's birthday. The service could not have been any better, friendly, accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent, we ate to much! The rooms were conformable, clean and stylish. Definitely worth a visit.

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Elaine10866 . 2020-08-19

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Dined there tonight & had a wonderful meal. Confident, competent staff, well spaced dining, staff wearing masks properly, one way system in place, hand sanitisers at all entry & exit points & fabulous tasting food. My husband & I dined out in Balloch last week where we had a similar costing meal to this one tonight & this was far superior in every aspect. Will not hesitate to come back or recommend. Thanks also for catering to my food allergy.

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shons1 . 2020-08-18

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Dined here for the first time 17/8. Had the lobster mac and cheese, can’t find a single fault in my experience. The staff are so welcoming and knowledgable. The food is of an excellent standard and I would 100% return. Thank you for a wonderful time!

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Kat3197 . 2020-08-17

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I cannot thank Paul Smith from the Inn at Kippen enough for providing an excellent four course meal for sixteen of us staying at near-by Gargunnock House. Paul was professional throughout and the food was excellent.

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aogorman1 . 2020-08-15

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Scrumptious food to friendly staff, our meal at the Inn at Killen was a great choice. Recommended by staff at the campsite, it lived up to their description. A must if you're in the area.

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janeY5571XF . 2020-08-09

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Just read previous comments Inn at Killen has new owners I.went 1/08 /2020 while social distancing taking place it was following strict instructions I loved everything about our visit it was relaxing ,friendly , calm and the food was fantastic It truely felt like a little haven sent in a lovely place during the axe difficult times I can't wait to return

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Scotishfanatic . 2020-08-08

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Visited this evening after going to Loch lomond. Fabulous find, we were welcomed straight away by the owner who was very friendly. He was very accommodating and answered any of our questions. I had the steak pie which was lovely. My mum had a haddock mornay which wasn't on the menu but the owner kindly offered to do this for us. We then shared a Tunnocks dessert which was fabulous, highly recommend. We were so pleased with the level of customer service, detail and quality of food! Will recommend and be back next time we are in the area. Thanks everyone at the Inn!

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Natalie C . 2020-08-06

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We booked lunch for ourselves and our two boy's and can honestly say it was amazing.We were given a very warm welcome and not rushed in any way through our time here.The food was absolutely lovely, we can highly recommend the haggis, neeps & tatties starter along with the mussels, very yummy.Our boys thoroughly enjoyed their children's meals and could not quite believe how much they had.A really lovely way to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, thank you The Inn at Kippen for your hospitality

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Traceyarcher1 . 2020-08-04

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Honestly some of the best food I've eaten in a long time. Met up with a friend for a long awaited catch up. The restaurant had adapted things to adhere to new guidelines and it showed, the staff were very helpful and attentive.But the food was just amazing, I had the buttermilk starter, duck main and Teacake desert and boy was it all just delicious.

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carlamJ9441AV . 2020-08-04

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We had an overnight stay at the inn and had a fantastic time. The rooms were lovely, bed comfy and had a very restful sleep. Lovely beer garden with heaters and undercover for Scottish rainy days. The food was incredible, a meal I will never forget. Hospitality and staff was friendly, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. Already planning our next visit

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Amack370 . 2020-08-04

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Very friendly staff , great service and delicious food . We will be back here again. My wife and myself had a lovely lunch

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Jim S . 2020-07-29

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Went along for Sunday dinner after reading the reviews and certainly wasn’t disappointed. Food was delicious, two had grilled salmon, and one steak pie, all served hot without delay. Service was very good and our four legged family member was well looked after with a wee mat provided for him to lie on. Decor and seating very nice and comfortable, will definitely recommend to others and go back again if ever in the area.

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StewartR216 . 2020-03-09

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We were on our way home, after a busy day, and decided to pop into The Inn at Kippen for dinner. We hadn't been there before but were so glad that we made the decision to give it a try, as we will Definitely be back. We've always enjoy a good meal out and found the Inn didn't let us down. It was both warm and charming in ambiance and the owners, Laura and Paul (also Executive Chef) since Nov. 2019, were welcoming and friendly. Perfect!! What we will remember from our visit: the offer to taste and choose a glass of wine from the selection available; the delicious and locally sourced food - I had venison sausages, colcannon, seasonal vegetables & onion gravy, and Eddie had the homemade beefburger with bacon and cheese, & triple fried potato wedges topped with bacon and parmesan. The combination of flavours hit the spot!! We then shared a superb cheese board - all Scottish and cleverly / tantalisingly thought out, as they appealed to and greatly pleased our tastebuds ... a winner in our eyes! (A nice touch: Laura presented the dinner plates with white gloves on ... so good to have a hot plate free from fingerprints around the edges. Thanks Laura!)It was an affordable meal and, after paying, I asked to view a couple of bedrooms that would be available for B&B (we've many friends & relatives who'd love to stay there!) and was shown examples of their Standard and Superior rooms. Both of which were of generous size and in keeping with the essence of the building, which is situated within the pretty and historic village of Kippen. A beautiful place with much to offer and explore within its surrounds....some excellent walks to be had from the front door!! Leave the car and enjoy Thank you Laura and Paul. We'll be seeing you again soon...Stella and Eddie

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Eustelle M . 2020-03-07

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Wow! Literally just home from the steak night! It was FANTASTIC!!!! We both had the steak for two with a bottle of wine (for £29.95) and it was absolutely delicious!!!! I then had the tunnocks tea cake dessert and my partner had the sticky toffee pudding and both were delicious! Can’t recommend this place and it’s new ownership enough!!!

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Linz_macd . 2020-03-03

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Quaint pub with very friendly barman. Good choice of food, tasty and reasonably priced. Parking in front of pub so easy access. Nothing not to like.

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Graceal . 2020-03-02

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Yet more new owners but if this visit was anything to go by, they should be around for quite some time. Both Laura as front of house and Paul the chef were lovely; welcoming, professional and more than happy to talk to their customers, thereby giving you the impression that you really were welcome. Not the largest menu but that is good as you knew that all the dishes were freshly prepared. My wife had the risotto, finally commenting that it was the best risotto she had ever tasted. I had the haggis, neeps and tatties as a main and it too was delicious, with a really wonderful rich sauce. Paul, recommended the tunnocks tea cake for pudding, but to try it between the two of us as we were quite full. Good suggestion as it would have been a pity not to have tried it. Really innovative and we fought for the last spoonful. Hopefully this now sees the Inn back to it’s best and we will certainly be back.

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Bruce B . 2020-02-27

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Three years ago we vowed we would never return. But new owners and what a fantastic difference. Great welcome and a really friendly atmosphere. The food was stunning and very good value. We left knowing this time we will be back and soon. Well done Paul and Laura - you deserve success. Good luck.

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DuncanT73 . 2020-02-23

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We enjoyed a much needed night away. All staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived as well as the locals. The cosy premises are perfect for a winter break away but we look forward to what the new owners will offer in the summer. Great selection of local gins and the food by Paul was 10/10. Our room was very large for an Inn and lovingly decorated with unique wooden features. Paul was a perfect host.

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Diane T . 2020-02-23

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About 16 km of Stirling we can find the village of Kippen, which is famous for it's Inn, which is actually a modern Scottish restaurant where we can find, apart from a lovely atmosphere, friendly service and a menu without that can end doubts about British food. Among other delights you can try salmon cooked with dill and other sauces or pate 'Arbroath Smokie' based on a traditional Scottish North Coast - East of Scotland, based on dry herring marinated in local herbs. There is a good selection of wine and desserts. In all it is a very charming and definitely creative Scottish cuisine (I had to

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eXplorador Escocés . 2020-02-21

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A lovely meal and evening on a particularly driech Wednesday evening. As the review says, it ticks all the boxes but especially lovely was due to the quieter night of trade in inclement weather was the care and interaction from the owner hostess and partner chef. Having a dangerously beautiful tunnocks tea cake inspired soufflés type dessert delivered from the chef himself! Fantastic to hear and read of all the local connections and fresh ingredients from local suppliers. Love that helping one another in business but also the lower food miles and the ability to trace from farm to fork.

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lauramaycampbell . 2020-02-20

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Had lunch here in early January. Food absolutely fantastic - can’t recommend it enough. Cullen skink, steak pie, sausage and mash all beautifully done. The kids tried the Tunnocks tea cake dessert which went down a treat. Can’t wait to return!

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AnneS2822014 . 2020-01-26

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It is fair to say that the Inn at Kippen has had a patchy recent history. However, I am optimistic that has changed with the arrival of a “husband and wife” team that really deserve to succeed.“Mr” is the Chef and, with justifiable pride, brings the food to your table. “Mrs” does front of house. They are two lovely people and make you feel very welcome. They are obviously passionate and proud of what they do.I had the Cullen Skink priced at a very reasonable £5 with a cheese scone on the side (soup of the day £3.95). I then had the cheese burger (see photo). The food was delicious and the drinks brought promptly.The menu is commendably concise (I get suspicious at long menus), “gastro pub”, and with something for everyone. Yesterday’s special was Loin of Venison.The Inn was warm and cosy. Appreciated in mid January.In conclusion, well worth a trip visit. A lovely welcome, lovely honest fare and good value for money. 10/10.

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Gregalfa . 2020-01-18

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We were here for a family lunch a few days before Hogmanay. Lovely wee inn, nicely decorated with Christmas vibes (at that time), clean and cheerful atmosphere. The new owners (Paul and Laura) had done a fab job in keeping the inn grand.

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Noor A . 2020-01-14

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Visited on a cold January evening, the Inn was busy and there was a nice hospitable atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive service and some interesting and accomplished cooking. Tidy and affordable wine list too. Would highly recommend. Try the 'Teacake' dessert.

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paulclark962 . 2020-01-04

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Hadn’t been to inn at Kippen for years.Heard was under new ownership ,decided to try for family lunch New Year’s Day.So glad we did!Lovely warm welcome into really warm and welcoming dining area.The food was excellent,everyone more than happy.I ordered chicken with pepper sauce,asked them to hold back on pepper sauce,which don’t like.Immediately was offered a Diane sauce instead,which was delicious!Was lovely drive to Kippen,will return and spread the word!

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Jmpglasgow . 2020-01-02

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Great night and meal with friends, just a pity my partner could not make it due to illness, many thanks to Laura and Paul for the kind gift for Jan, she loved it😃🎉

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JBK1996 . 2019-12-31

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The new owners were just in 6 weeks at Christmas and are starting to make their mark. Excellent food, great service and lovely people. Very happy to recommend.

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fionaecameron . 2019-12-28

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The Inn is back in safe hands! It's been a long time coming. Everything you want when you're going out for a nice meal - owners, Paul and Laura care and are very warm and welcoming. Food beautiful; seabass was delicious, atmosphere warm. Nothing was too much trouble. All the best for 2020!

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Passenger177117 . 2019-12-26

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Laura and Paul the new owners have been in for just over a month and what a change. The food is delicious. We were there for a family meal. We could choose from either the Christmas menu or the a la carte. I had the duck which was so tasty with many different flavours. Our party had a vegetarian and a gluten intolerant diner. Both were catered for very well.The atmosphere is relaxed and cosy. I thoroughly recommend trying this new venture.

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kirstyp434 . 2019-12-21

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Delighted to find new management doing a marvellous job just one month after taking over. I'd given up on the previous management after too many bad experiences. But last night's means I'll be back soon! I had a very innovative and delicious cullen skink terrine followed by salmon with tomato paprika butter. No room for dessert Prompt friendly service. Well done!

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775maryt . 2019-12-15

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Just been taken over a month ago and by golly they have done a great job. Food was amazing, service so friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. Highly recommended.

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NicolaR388 . 2019-12-13

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The lunch menu offered various choices of which all sounded good.

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DerekFalkirk . 2019-11-21

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What a let down. I last visited this inn two years ago when the food was excellent and the staff cared about what they did.

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JamesGJohnston54 . 2019-09-14

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Visted this pub in June 2017 and the food was amazing so on the strength of that we went again tonight and what a difference. Sadly the food is not of the same standard or choice as before. Such a shame. Clearly different chefs\ management\owners who are offering a completely different menu and experience.

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324lauraa . 2019-09-13

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Had a lovely meal here for my friends 70th. I have never tasted such a lovely soup ,spicy carrot . I tried get the recipe but unfortunately it was a secret lol. Lovely staff very friendly. Highly recommend.

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JanD3886 . 2019-09-04

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I was here { 17/08/2019} with my wife for lunch . The food was great with excellent service from the lovely new owners. I had not been here for a long time but will be back again soo

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Jim S . 2019-08-17

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A group of us went for dinner and had a pleasant evening. Between us we had the pasta, risotto, fish and chips and pan-fried haddock. Each of the meals was fine and the serves were generous enough. Apparently the pasta was delicious and I suffered pasta envy! I had the risotto which was nice without being spectacular. As a vegetarian (well pescatarian) only pasta or risotto were on offer for me. I would have loved a meal with more vegetables available. I couldn’t even see a side salad as an option on the menu.

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LindaK631 . 2019-08-04

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Top class service received from Billy and the team. Highly recommended great place for fun and food. Staff went out of their way to make the visit enjoyable and other customers felt the same

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Paulsaunders1982 . 2019-08-03

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Dried up and/or processed - staff disinterested in feedback - no redeeming features - thinking of eating here? Go elsewhere

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Mick M . 2019-07-28

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Fabulous meal, tasty and fresh. The Sunday roast was sublime as was the garlic and lemon roast chicken. Staff are so friendly and obliging. Certainly going to be going back.

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Eileen B . 2019-07-21

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This restaurant is once again under new management The decor is simple, welcoming and the seats are very comfortable. The menu is not pretentious and quite limited but it changes every week and they have said that they will be expanding it as the settle in - a very sensible move. We had 4 separate main courses so that we could try as much as possible. The treacle coated ham was a surprise but extremely tasty. The risotto was also very good whilst the battered fish and the burger were well cooked and most enjoyable. We only manage 2 crumbles between us and they were also extremely good. So, a very good start and hopefully this is the start of an improvement after the last owners.

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Bruce B . 2019-06-17

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This lovely pub is in the little village of Kippen. The food was astonishingly good. I had glazed gammon and my partner had a vegetarian risotto. Reasonably priced, plenty of tables, excellent service. Would heartily recommend this inn for a quality meal.

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dungroyd . 2019-06-14

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I went to The Inn for Sunday lunch with my wife. I din’t have a reservation but was accommodated. The Inn was busy and the food was really what you would expect from a rural Contry Inn. We order a couple of glasses of wine from their house wine list. Simple but nice. Staters of Smoked Salmon, Chicken Liver Parfait . Mains of Roast Beef, Roast Half Chicken with a good selection of vegetables and crisp and crunchy roast potatoes and pouring gravy. It was really good, maybe a little too much. I was full when it came to choosing dessert. My wife tried the Affogato made with really good Coffee and Vanilla Pod Ice cream. The hostess or manager Jo was brilliant . I am looking forward to another visit soon, so I can try the Roast Haddock and herb butter. I asked for a look around the room so that next time I can go for a sleep after lunch.

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SetonCourt . 2019-06-03

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As locals who were frequent visitors over the past few years we decided to have an evening to see how the new operation would work. The decor and ambience remains stylish and inviting. Sadly there was little warmth or social interaction from the front of house and waiting staff. The cat wandering around under our table was off putting for most of our party too!

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PaulGoodwin3 . 2019-04-19

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Now that new management have taken over, what a difference. Food excellent, they had a delicious spring vegetable risotto suitable for a gluten free vegetarian, this makes such a difference as many places do not cater for someone with this dietary needs. The beef burger with chips was delicious also and can be highly recommended. Will definitely

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Thomas W . 2019-04-15

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New management, what a change, so warm and inviting when you enter the Inn at Kippen. Lunch looked every bit as good as it tasted, fantastic presentation, well done. So good we have booked for dinner with friends for tomorrow night.

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JBK1996 . 2019-04-13

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Read the poor reviews from earlier this year and were hesitant until we saw the crowds on Saturday night. We popped in today for a drink and to reserve a table. Sean and Chelsea, who have recently taken up management, could not have been more friendly and went out their way to accommodate us tonight. Food was absolutely exquisitely prepared and beautifully presented. Fantastic service and a pleasant end to our stay in Kippen. A wee gem in Kippen!

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Allanmag . 2019-04-08

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The Inn has recently re-opened with completely new owners. It was my mother-in-law's 75th birthday. We were greeted with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. The menu was varied catering for all tastes and the food and service was excellent. I had loin of venison which was cooked to perfection. Our party also had ribeye steak and fish all of which were perfectly served. Starters and puddings were also exceptional and the birthday girl received a complimentary plate piped with Happy Birthday. A truly fabulous evening of the highest quality .

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hungryyumyum . 2019-04-07

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Mothers’ Day today and I went back here on recollections of visits over a year ago. Turns out today was soft opening under new chef and there had been two (possibly not so good) owners since I last was there. It seems I was very lucky to have coincided with this because the food was impeccable. Well done to this young chef and best of luck! Excellent and I hope it stays that way.

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LGraham221 . 2019-03-31

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Only stopped in for a couple of drinks,great selection and wee brewery at the back of the pub making its own craft beers.Did'nt eat there but spoke with locals who say the food is fab.

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Fraser W . 2019-03-20

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We bought a Wowcher voucher for an overnight stay at the start of February 2019. Luckily, l checked their Facebook page the same day before travelling over. Another customer had written the place had closed down, they too had arrived for a stay only to find it closed. I tried calling the hotel over several hours, no reply. Terrible customer service, l only booked two weeks earlier, leaving my mobile number. The least they could have done was to call and let us know. We can't take regular holidays and rely on getting away for a night when we can. Very let down.

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. 2019-02-21

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As part of my wife’s Christmas present I bought and booked a Wowcher overnight stay with dinner a bottle of wine and breakfast at the Inn at Kippen. We arrived this afternoon to find it locked up and on attempting to phone received a message to say no- one was available to answer. We spoke to one of the locals who told us he had noticed it was shut for the last 2 days but didn’t know why. We turned round and went home very disappointed and annoyed.Beware!!

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. 2019-01-20

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My daughter in law booked for 4 as a Christmas treat for myself, mum and sister. When we arrived we discovered there had been a misunderstanding and they were not serving afternoon tea.

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. 2018-12-31

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Our family had recommended based on past experience (maybe 12m+ ago). Clearly a lot has happened since then as our experience was awful. Place had zero atmosphere, was physically cold, staff were unprofessional and clearly had no training, food was underwhelming and was expensive for what you got. I could go on but long and short it is difficult to see how they could have failed on any more levels. Also worth pointing out that the pictures of the food on the website are very misleading as these bore no resemblance to our experience.

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. 2018-12-29

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Service was good but the food was terrible. The menu is not what I'd expect from a village pub it's pretentious and overpriced for frozen food cooked badly. Most of the 3 meals ordered were either luke warm or cold. The duck was very dry and the fondant potato was shrivelled, dry and tasted of "dirty" oil. The crushed potatoes that came with the chicken supreme were full of skin that had "black" bits in it. The spinach/ricotta lasagne was burnt on top and starting to congeal as it was only lukewarm. On reflection we should have walked out but as we had just arrived in Kippen for the weekend we just wanted to eat and relax after travelling. We would not recommend and doubt we would go back in the future either.

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LesleyC825 . 2018-12-17

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Some of the staff were the nicest, some had attitudes and seemed annoyed. The floorboards in our room were all lifting under the carpet, but the bathroom was great. We had no heat and they had to bring in plug in heaters, but the beds were fabulously comfy. I loved the location, and we had a nice dinner there, but breakfast was continental and the day before when we arrived the guests were getting hot breakfasts, as the booking stated we would get. So good and bad.

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Kori R . 2018-09-30

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I Visited the Inn at kippen as a part of a large group. The restaurant was warm, cosy And very welcoming. I found the service excellent as the staff were friendly and attentive. Our meals were tasty and there was a good range of main courses. Will be back!

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lovetorove4 . 2018-09-29

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We stopped here having driven from Kennacraig after getting off the ferry from Islay. We were in much need of being fed and this lovely pub didn't disappoint. The service was first class and the staff couldn't have been more helpful with my husband's dietary requirements. Equally, the food was excellent and very fresh. If we were ever this way again we would certainly call in or check out their accommodation.

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Adrienne R . 2018-09-23

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I'd like to start by saying this is the first Tripadvisor I've written in about 8 years and felt I have to share our experience.

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Laura H . 2018-09-19

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We have had many wonderful meals here in the past,but we will not be back after our experience last weekend and would urge you to think twice about going if you have previously enjoyed meals here.

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thehonesttraveller_9 . 2018-09-15

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Had booked a table for 3. Arrived and a table of 5 were already seated. Their order was taken and arrived; it was wrong. A man is dirty jeans and t-shirt asked us for our drinks order. He had to return to the bar 3 times to confirm questions about beer and wine. Was a really poor impression - not professionally dressed either. Ordered food and wine. Dishes arrived, minus a soda bread. Asked for the soda bread, only to be told they had forgotten it. Returned with a slice of white bread which was plonked down with no explanation. Called the waiter back and asked for it to be toasted. This was grudgingly taken away and return with a light toasting. Then had to ask for butter. The meals were almost over! The bill was then wrong - had been overcharged. Considering we were the only table left there was no excuse. Service was terrible, clearly no training given to the staff who never even apologised for getting the bill so wrong. You would think that, given new ownership, a manager might be present on a Sat night but no. Left with a couple of untrained kids. The cutlery was given to us bythe waitress who passed it over with the top of the knife and fork as opposed to the handles so had to wash them.

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JakeyGlasgow . 2018-08-26

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This is a regular haunt the family have used for years. The ownership recently changed and perhaps it is still settling down. The manager was friendly and joked with my grandaugher which was nice, but it took a long time for the food to arrive and we finally had to ask for bread the stave off the children's hunger pangs - surely bread and water shoud be immediate. The food was good and well presented - except the Eton Mess which we all sampled and agreed it was about the worst we'd ever had. A good waiter can make a meal and the lad serving I'm sure did his best but a bit of professionalism and training would go a long way.

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cnick013 . 2018-08-05

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The Inn did provide our large party with a late reservation so we were grateful. Our meals were not bad, but perhaps less than we expected from other reviews that we had read. The service was very friendly.

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Michele M . 2018-07-28

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Visited The Inn at Kippen for Sunday lunch with 3 friends and have to say it was disappointing. Three of us ordered Chilli and Lime Prawn Cocktail for starter however when it came there was no Chilli and no Lime. It was even decorated with a piece of Lemon. Does the menu not provide a clue to the chef??? Main course orders were haddock and chips, steak and Guinness pie and 2 chicken with garlic crushed potatoes and chasseur sauce. Haddock looked as though it came straight from the freezer although it was enjoyed. Steak pie was also enjoyed with lovely flaky pastry. Chicken was tasteless, crushed potatoes had no garlic and the green beans had been over cooked in the microwave. Also the whole dish could have been hotter. Lunch for 4 with a bottle of wine was £100 so not a cheap option however, going by our experience, it was certainly not worth the money. We later heard that it had recently been taken over by new people. Unfortunate,y, they have a lot to learn. Don't waste your money.

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Edinburghertraveller . 2018-06-03

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We visited the Inn at Kippen for the last night of a family holiday and had an excellent experience. The food was good quality, the surroundings comfortable and the staff friendly. In particular, they were very accommodating of our youngest child’s dietary needs (dairy and gluten intolerance) and were happy to check ingredients when asked and adapted some items from the menu for her. Overall, a very good experience and would definitely recommend it.

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R H . 2018-06-01

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Unless you're a local/regular who were warmly feted and greeted you'd be as well eating on the moon - nae atmosphere. We sat for a good ten minutes until someone deigned to ask if we wanted anything to drink. The very limited menu finally arrived - the soup turned out to be the star of the show even though it was tepid rather than hot and the rest of the lunch was tasteless and forgettable. It was at least comforting to see that other diners were treated in the same off hand manner - one got the impression that customers were actually a distraction for the staff who had much more important gossip to occupy their time up at the bar.

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Andy T . 2018-06-01

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Visited this Saturday and it was a bit grim...1st issue was the menu online didn't match the limited menu that was put infront of us when we arrived. 2nd issue was that we asked for some bread and balsamic/oils for the table amd apparently this wasn't available which we found a bit strange so asked another waitress who managed to get us some. We were glad they did as the hour long wait for our starter wasn't ideal, we then waited another hour for the main course...usually we wouldn't wait this long however at after 9 o'clock on a Saturday night the alternative options are a bit limited. A couple on another table did end up leaving with a packet of crisps from the bar! We were offered a free drink as compensation but just wanted our dinner. The place wasnt overly busy and the excuse of a new chef who just started that day was given. No manager to speak to so felt sorry for the waitresses as they were taking everyones complaints. Unusual that a new chef would start on a bank holiday weekend and no management support? When we did eat the food was good but wouldn't rush back. Hope they can sort it out as we have been in the past and it was very good.

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Grant H . 2018-05-28

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We came to the Inn at Kippen for a family lunch and I have to say the standard of the food, service and price was absolutely top notch.

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Alan C . 2018-04-11

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The best place we have visited in the Trossachs. A warm and friendly greeting. Pleasant, warm and clean. Great service and compliments to the chef. We really enjoyed our evening meal by the fire.

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Pat M . 2018-03-27

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Went here for a trip with my mother and was pleasantly surprised by the genuine warmth of the place. Patron of the place dealt with a busy day and all customers with a genuine care for what she was doing and a warmth missing in a lot of places. Food was of a good standard and catered for allergies also. If passing by, stop off and have a bite to eat. Minor issue with food but dealt with impeccably by management. Some portion sizes need adjusting but generally good and worth a visit

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ianc2004 . 2018-03-26

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A bleak day in March and we looked forward to a warm welcome and a roaring fire at The Inn. The reality had all the charm of a morgue there was no heating and the fire was just being lit at 12:30. Not to be put off we addressed ourselves to a surprisingly limited all day menu. When we were ready to order the waiter told us there were sandwiches available but we'd already chosen by then so we ordered Braised beef and Haddock fishcake. It was a long wait, we watched the foyer being hoovered, I'd not found to need to divest myself of coat and gloves and another table asked a member of staff if we could have some heating on and was told there had been problems with the boiler but the heating was coming on now. Hurrah, I looked expectantly at LordF who was resting his elbow on a radiator but he just shook his head. The diner commented that they should have been told there was no heating when they arrived so they could make the choice, but they got no reply to that and certainly not the apology that would have been appropriate. About 10 minutes later said woman who had misinformed us about the heating walked past flapping her T shirt like she was hot. This didn't convince anyone that it was hot. I ended up with the gallant LordF's jacket round my legs to keep warm.

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LordandLadyFuttock . 2018-03-21

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We used to go to the inn at Kippen regularly. The food was always quite expensive but worth it. I feel that maybe the chef and management have changed. The food today was average and the service a little shambolic. I had asked when I booked whether it would be the usual menu and they said it would be but it wasn't.

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mckerrowlouise . 2018-03-11

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Wir waren mit einer Gruppe von 16 Personen dort und hatten bereits im Vorfeld ausgewählt. Wir haben in einem Extra-Raum diniert, das Essen wurde sehr gut serviert (alles bekamen gleichzeitig!) und war köstlich. Sehr hübsches Lokal.

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Elliipirelli1961 . 2018-03-10

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Ate here twice when on a long weekend away in Kippen. The food was fantastic, the service was great and...

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Joseph A . 2018-03-05

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