The Lade Inn in Stirling

We decided to stay in Calendar for dinner, after spending the day out and about walking. It had been a gorgeous day, but literally 30 seconds before getting back to the car the skies opened up and it was torrential rain. We found the Lade Inn after a quick search on Tripadvisor. It was busy when we arrived, and had a nice cosy atmosphere. Food was excellent and the staff was friendly and chatty. We had a couple of courses before starting our journey back home. Would recommend to anybody visiting the area. I suspect during busy times, it will be beneficial to book in advance.

We did 'park for night ' with our campervan. The staff were outstanding, so attentive, very genuine qualifies. Food was brilliant . We would highly recommend. Thank you Eileen and your team.

Lovely food but sorry think overpriced 2 fish and chips 2 potts of tea key lime pie no cream or ice cream expensive £47 all in staff are lovely pub lovely but sorry abit taken aback at the bill

Great place, really looked after us all.

We stopped in the Inn for late lunch - 3 kids, one dog and 4 adults. We all had different meals and thought they were all great. The service was prompt and friendly, the atmosphere in the pub good and we would recommend a stop there for sure. Coming all the way from Germany we found it very authentic. We even came back for another meal a few days later. Again: great food.

Very limited menu choice Very unsavoury smell pervades the whole place

We found this by chance on a walk from Callander to Kilmahog. Good pub food, substantial & well cooked. Very friendly staff. I had veggiburgher (two burghers in one bun) chips & salad, hubby had steak & ale pie chips & veg.

The location lovely. The staff friendly but so terribly let down by the food. Selected veggie burger meal and Fish and chips. Was asked if vegetarian - said yes. Was advised chips/fries are cooked in same fat as fried chicken and fish!!!! I declined chips was offered boiled potato’s instead - I politely declined This was a red flag to what we were about to eat - basic stuff that chips for vegetarians/ vegans are cooked in same oils as chicken and fish. Veggie burger consisted of two way overcooked horrible tasting patties. Salad accompaniment- all tasted of onion but zero onion in salad making me suspect knife used had been cutting onions. Flavourless untipe tomato’s a bit cucumber and shredded iceberg. No dressing. Coleslaw was wateriest cheapest full of vinegar for flavour. All basic stuff which could easily be improved. Homemade coleslaw even would have been better - it’s cheap to make. My husband took a couple bites of burger as I thought is it me being critical and said it’s horrible. His fish okay. But put off by chips cooked in same fat as chicken and fish too. Tartare sauce had a skin over it as tho been lying out in ramekin for ages or in fridge uncovered. I actually had to bin the burger. They say award winning food and only award on show is dated 2006 - 19 years ago for best informal dining. Says chef worked at The Ritz and Turnberry - if so - it dint transfer re dining experience we had. Such a shame as small things and better quality ingredients could have made this an enjoyable experience. Place dead and I worry if food this poor and it’s their lovelies it going to jeopardise their business. Please change the small things asap to improve things as a veggie McDonalds better than vegetarian meal presented me this evening. You have a lovely Inn and staff but so let down by the food tonigh.

The food was absolutely horrific. Had the chicken goujons and the batter was absolutely horrid and probably needs changed

Very good quality and good price. It is a great place to experience and try traditional Scottish food. Very good atmosphere and the service was very friendly. I hope I can return in the future, I'll save it to repeat. Highly recommended!!!

A fantastic friendly pub. Food and service was brilliant! Our dogs were spoilt too. The haggis neeps and tatties with whisky sauce was very tasty. The pub is characterful with a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! There is also an on site ale shop too.

We were greeted and served drinks and food really well and fast to start with but it went rapidly downhill once we had finished our main course. Nobody came to take our plates - or to offer desert - or to offer more drinks. We had to go up front to find someone. He provided us with desert menus, then disappeared and never came back. So we gave up. We had to go up front again to find someone to pay our bill. We will not be returning - nor can we recommend The Lade Inn. Also, there was an unpleasant smell at this restaurant - very odd and unwelcoming.

Good value, reasonably wide range menu, friendly service. Rustic/simple decor. Book ahead at busy times to avoid disappointment. Revisited after some time and as good as ever. Family all enjoyed their meals etc, and the attentive and friendly service.

Really nice restaurant that specialises in with amazing pies and a great neeps and tatties haggis dish. I had locally caught river trout on a previous visit as well and that was also delicious, the age of the building adds to it's charm and it's setting in the woods near the river running from the Loch is quaint. Attached to this establishment is a small real ale shop selling local brews. The staff are friendly and the place is dog friendly as well so it's an ideal stop for a family on holiday in the area

Very cozy pub, very good food and great service!

Quote the best steak and ale pie my husband has ever had. I cannot rate this place highly enough. We were told food could take a while as they only had one chef and we were not in a hurry. The food was out super quick despite this it was piping hot, home made. 👏 Amazing work.

A good selection that suited us all. Large portions, good value for money, very friendly staff who accommodated our wheelchair and dog.

Just had drinks, nice traditional pub and staff. Had one of the own name real ales (ruby one), nice but not exceptional. My friends had the last two alcohol free IPAs, for somewhere a lot of people will need to drive to the alcohol free beer selection should be more of a top priority!

Super nice shop with very tasty dishes. Nice owner and staff. The ambience and the ale shop next door are also great. My recommendation: everyone who comes by there, please go there! 💪🏼

Great front of house welcome, Sunday dinners could do with more vegetables. Craft home brewery beer very poor, mentioned to owner on payment, but very uninterested, business needs a make over and investment, lovely location….

Delicious food, very nice service and a Scottish atmosphere.

Top notch place to eat any time of day, we were there for dinner see photos. Brilliant friendly staff amazing food I even had desert (unusual for me,) loads of seating inside or out beer excellent,

Great place to hide on a rainy day! Food is wonderful and staff are lovely

A superb dinner with, for my part, the smoked salmon and the steak and ale pie: a delight. We also had the soup of the day, the mushroom and spinach pie and the spaghetti Bolognese: everyone enjoyed it. And for dessert the old fashioned sticky toffy pudding: one of the best I have eaten for lovers of this dessert.

Superb service from the staff here, my parents called here 20 years ago! They enjoyed it so much we called back in today to the shop to pick up some home btmrand beers 🍻 We travelled from Fort William to South Wales but de-toured to this little gem to roll back memory lane. Great beers and my dad managed to pick up some low alcohol beers aswell

What a find, we had the Salmon starter with Scottish oatcakes and the Steak and Lade Ale Pie. It was delicious. . Great food Great service . 5 🌟 .

The Haggis was delicious and the staff were very friendly and super helpful. Fantastic place to stop, great atmosphere and has a very nice beer garden for enjoying the sunshine. Dog friendly too which is always a bonus.

Went in to order the pie and was told they had no pies left, the wall was dirty covered in milk or something. There was a bit of an insect or leaf in my fiancés pint glass. We ordered soup and prawn cocktail as starters the soup had a thick film over it as it had been over microwaved. Prawns were still frozen, the staff took off the drinks that we did not finish and still paid a £16 bill for food that wasn’t consumed. I wouldn’t even feed a dog the food out of here.

Lovely Inn, great stop off when you've done the big walk. Can sit inside or out in the gardens, really nice

Very good place to drink and eat. Top meal and service too. Normal price

We have been here before. Pub with simply good food. Not high-quality, but honest. Friendly staff.

We stayed here with our camper for the night. Very nice staff, and they only asked of us we ate something. And we were happy to! The homemade tomatosoup was the best I ever had, and the Haggis was great!

We visited The Lade Inn on 10th May for dinner. We were a party of 13 and Laura emailed the menu to me so that we could select our meals ahead of time. The food was delicious and the portions big. The prawn cocktail was literally stuffed with prawns and the chicken goujons huge! The Lade Inn menu has lots of choice and offers 2 courses for £22 or 3 courses for £27, which is fantastic value. The drinks are very reasonably priced and the staff very friendly. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Callander.

Vray nice food and friendly service dogs are welcome to

The food was nice, the battered haggis balls were delicious, the steak pie was full of very tender, good quality meat and the fish was cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, the staff were very cheery and the dog even got a biscuit. The beer garden is lovely but the dreaded Scottish midges were too much for the poor puppy.

Rather dismal area we were seated in nice in a away in an olde worlde fashion. I found the soup okay the sweet was okay but for mains I had steak and ale pie that to me had a strong taste of vinegar and i didnt like it at all,lstaff were pleasant enough. But all in all we both felt food could have been better. I had a soda and lime drink with my lunch and had to ask for more lime at the bar, I think the lime cordial they served was poor as it was the worst soda water and lime drink I have had. In my opinion. Sorry 5/10

Bad beer, bad food, stale food. If someone cares about their health, I don't recommend it. In the store next to the prices of beers from outer space. It's cheaper to buy in the first city.

After an exquisite walk, you need a restaurant with a peaceful, rural, homely ambience and excellent food that tastes home-made. THIS IS IT!!! Very happy to have tried it. My ultra fresh battered haddock was delightful, matched by my husband's home-made steak and ale pie. The best possible choice, with lovely walks all around. The service was homely and friendly, and I loved the Scottish folk music in the background.

I first dined at the Lade Inn over 10 years ago, in the bar area, with my dog.. The local gamekeeper and fishermen were all there with a roaring fire going in the winter. I enjoyed the best haggis neeps and tatties with a creamy whiskey sauce. I recently returned to the Lade Inn and asked for Haggis neeps and tatties, the portion was too large for a woman but I thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend for atmosphere too and excellent service.

Pretty typical. A quick stop for a drink

Very nice and friendly staff, good food too

Very typical, the dishes are excellent (haggis, scampi, fish and chips) they even allowed us to sleep in their parking lot with our van!

Lovely tasty food, great real ale and quaint old fashioned Scottish atmosphere.

Being regular hikers in the surrounding Trossachs, my husband and I have driven past the Lade Inn innumerable times, and always wished we could stop to try it for a meal or a drink, especially on winter afternoons, when a plum of smoke often issued from its chimney and told us there was a lively warm fire inside. Well, since good things come in pairs, we recently visited the Lade Inn not once but twice. First for a drink on a spring evening, which we enjoyed in the cosy pub area. I instantly liked the unpretentious but very welcoming interior. We were the last two customers and the fire had died out before we arrived (even if other guests were still being served food), so I was a little cold. But the staff was lovely and seeing the food portions made us want to come back for a meal. So a week later we did that, and we were not disappointed. I had the vegetarian burger with cheese and my husband the fish and chips. The fish was flaking away, soft like butter, and very well seasoned. But the vegetarian burger was to die for. Two patties and two slices of cheese!! I am vegetarian and often am served minuscule portions that cost like a regular meal and just depress me. The Lade Inn instead made me feel like a valued customer. The chips were ok, nothing to write home about but good enough. Last but not least, the manager is extremely friendly and helpful, and he is a history buff that will answer any possible questions on Scotland!

Lovely inn for a pub lunch. Relaxed and dog friendly with great service. Good pub food, reasonably priced. Great location for walking and cycling. One of our party had a vegetarian main and enjoyed it. Portion sizes very generous. Not busy and plenty of parking.

Beautiful country inn with friendly hosts and a cozy atmosphere. The food was really great and a steak and ale pie was highly recommended

I loved the Lade Inn! Has the friendliest staff I’ve ever spoke to and service was excellent. The food was excellent I had the haggis neeps and tatties and my partner has the fish and chips both tasted amazing.

Well this place was a pleasant surprise! The warmth of the staff and their friendly service is second to none. The food was tasty and plentiful, not fancy but good, wholesome Scottish pub food, served with a smile and a wee blether from thee most friendly staff. Well done Team Lade! 🙌👏 Dog friendly, and decent veggie options. Great selection of real ales too. But it is the staff who make this place. So warm, hospitable and look after their guests! 🥰

In Scotland on holiday so we came here for tea. Staff were really friendly, food was really good, couldn’t recommend more!

Popped in after a long hike and was not disappointed. We were greeted by lovely staff, who were very very friendly! Myself and my wife both got the steak and ale pie and you could tell straight away it looked homemade, nice chunks of what seemed like rump steak it was that tender and delicious! A very nice and homely meal…takes me back. I would and will come back again! Also has a wee dog friendly part through in the pub area which is great! Quite spacious although cosey!

En famille nous sommes allés à 7 dans cette petite auberge locale Délicieuse soupe , excellent fish and ships Très bon accueil , prix raisonnables Je recommande

What a fabulous welcome we had here from the initial phone call to the time we left to climb into our motorhome .

Great food and great service nice qee stop on the way to Callander.

This is the cutest wee pub, super friendly staff, absolutely delicious food! I love the decor and atmosphere. Was exactly what we needed after a long day driving.

Excellent food and friendly staff.

We enjoyed a very hearty meal of fish & chips and spinach and mushroom pies. The portions were extremely large and everything was delicious. The pies take 20 minutes to prepare, bur are absolutely worth the wait.

Fantastic food, atmosphere, staff. The beer is amazing! Our annual trip, such a treat. Good sized portions. The salmon is high quality. The best steak and ale pie I’ve ever tasted. So welcoming, to the dog as well. The beer is incredible, their own brew, if you like an IPA make sure you’re not on driving duty! Just one simply isn’t enough. If you’re visiting the area this place is an absolute must visit. Great hearty food with staff who are an absolute credit to their profession See you next year

Genuinely the best food I have ever eaten. I cannot fault a thing here. Unbelievable. Beautiful views, we were able to park our van overnight, really friendly staff & great selection of drinks.

We were greeted by friendly waitresses who came regularly to ask if everything was okay. The atmosphere was comfortable and authentically Scottish. The gin and tonic was very tasty and even I, a non-gin fan, enjoyed it. For dinner we had the vegetarian burger and the mushroom pot pie. The burger was a bit plain, without lettuce, tomatoes or anything like that on it. I then used the side salad, which also tasted very good. The Mushroom Pot Pie was VERY tasty! The white wine sauce went very well with it. Unfortunately we had to move on the next day, otherwise we would have come again. Delicious!

Lovely place never had time to get something to eat but would highly recommend a visit

Beautiful, traditional and cosy pub with amazing service. Currently sat beside the log fire and don't want to leave! Dogs allowed, gorgeous home cooked food and even a real ale shop on site. So nice to see a traditional pub still in business. A must visit

All 10. The place is somewhat isolated from the town, to go by car, surrounded by fields with sheep, which if possible give it a more picturesque air. Very good treatment. The food excellent. The price is average. If you are going to the Highlands and want to eat in a traditional place where locals go and not spend more, this is your place.

The staff here are honestly so lovely, they really make you feel incredibly welcome We came out of season so there were not many people here (great for us though!), it would be really nice to see a steak pie on the menu with a pastry base ;-) (only because it’s my favourite and I’m not a fan of the pastry topper style), we had the fish and chips and the haggis (my partner said the haggis was the best and most authentic she’s had) The vibe/feel is super traditional and really lovely, I highly recommend the Lade In for those looking for a traditional pub, with a authentic lovely vibe

Great traditional Scottish Country pub with open fire in beautiful surroundings. They go the extra mile to make it enjoyable, loved getting a small square of chocolate covered icecream with my coffee!!! Delicious 😋 We will definitely be back to try the food next time.

Having taken many groups over recent years for lunch the staff are very welcoming and the food and service is first class. Always look forward to visiting. Thanks to the Lade inn.

We often stop here for lunch. Its a cosy inn with a warm welcome. The bothy duo is a favourite as the soup is always lovely. The evening meals are also hearty and tasty. Staff are so friendy and attentive

It was Sunday night at 7.30. Service was efficient and the meal was pleasant enough. However, although it was very cold outside the log-burning stove wasn’t on - perhaps because after 10 minutes we were the only customers. It was chilly inside too. The feeling that the staff were eager to close for the night was inescapable. I expect that if we’d timed our visit at lunchtime the experience might well have been better.

We grab a drink and a bite here every time we're up in Scotland. Love this place and can't recommend it enough.

Great food and good service, we will definitely be visiting again 😁

Great bar food and friendly staff. The bothy duo is really great value for money, tasty home cooked food.

Stopped there for foods after visiting the highland cow/shop. (There’s no cows until march) 🫠 Food was okay but main star for us was the soup of the day which are cream of tomato soup. Soup felt like it was home made and not too overly sour, soup it self was smooth but still have alittle bits of onion in it . 10/10 for me. Fish and chip (haddock) was also great too really large and fresh and couldn’t fault it. I just wish there’s more Tatar sauce. Haggis ball was also good, recommend to try too if you are not a fan of haggis like me…it’s very delicious. If you enjoy this review please give me a thumbs up and a follow for more food adventures. This Would help me out a lot and greatly appreciated. 👍🛵

Had steak pie for lunch. Absolutely excellent. Best ever. Beautiful meal.

We booked here last minute for some food and drinks and we couldn’t fault the place. The food was lovely and the portion size was huge. The staff are very attentive and friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. It’s a little out the way from the town centre but only cost £6 to get there. After dinner we went and sat in the bar next to the open fire which was nice and cosy.

Expensive for pub meals, if busy it can be noisy.

Always a pleasure to visit the Lade Inn.

Popped into The Lade yesterday as we always tend to visit when staying in Strathyre. Intended to sit in the snug / bar for a few drinks while the pup snoozed by the fire, but ended up ordering the Bothy Duo x2; mushroom soup was absolutely delicious and the filled baguettes were very tasty. I also had a festive gingerbread latte, which came with a homemade chocolate truffle which was absolutely gorgeous - I'd thoroughly recommend trying them if you can. The staff are always lovely and they always tend to give the dog some love and affection. The choice of ales and whiskies are excellent. Can't wait to visit again.

Tasty, straight forward pub grub, real ale, good service and a friendly atmosphere.

Dined at The Lade Inn, nestled at the entrance to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and it's like stepping into a cozy Scottish haven. Surrounded by the countryside, the inn is surprisingly spacious inside, giving you room to breathe and soak in the atmosphere. One unique charm is their own brewed beer, which adds an extra touch to your dining experience. The service was quick, friendly, and remarkably helpful, making you feel like you're among old friends. Walking in, you're greeted by a festive explosion of Christmas decorations, setting the perfect Scottish holiday mood. To complete the ambience, there's proper Scottish folk music serenading from the speakers. Now, for the food, I opted for the steak pie. The pie itself was a treat; you could taste the ale infused into the sauce, and the portion size was hefty. The meat was tender as a Highland embrace. However, the vegetables and fries left me wanting for more flavor. Price-wise, it was just a tad above the pub average, but the overall experience made it worth every penny. If you find yourself at Loch Lomond's doorstep, The Lade Inn is a warm, welcoming stop for a taste of Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Enjoying an overnight in car park with our moho, food,drink and service in pub were excellent

All I'm gonna say is go. Go now you won't be disappointed.

Log fire great food warm atmosphee and staff very goid and so friendly. Highly recommend lade inn if you are in Calendar area.

Smashing pub, great food & a very warm welcome too. Thanks for a very tasty Sunday lunch and for welcoming our two dogs!

Lovely, atmospheric pub, serving good food and some nice, unusual beers. Well worth a visit - but it is expensive.

We popped in here for a wee drink mid way through our walk. What a great stop !!!!!. Traditional 'old man's ' Scottish pub feel with the open fire burning away, traditional Scottish music in the background and a good selection of Scottish ale's. Staff were amazing, welcoming and friendly. Thank you x

Proper local pub, all the standard pub meals on the menu. Food cooked well with friendly staff. Good local beer

Went in after a munro trip, taken straight to the table by very friendly staff, drinks on thr table in under 2 minutes of arriving, the waitress had a nice conversation with us asking how our day was. Food took about 20 minutes, absaloutly fine, I had fish, massive portions, struggled to finish the chips, freind had steak pie, again very large portion, fish was massive, main meal and 2 pints of Stella was £27, I think that's a fair price compared to some of the places I have eaten close to the lade Inn. We went in with hiking gear on, trousers coverd in dirt, the staff didn't care, some of the other dinners on the other hand gave us funny looks. Side note, to the people reviewing the lade in 1 star, if you are ignorant you will find ignorant, if you want 5 star + food, goto somewhere that's Michelin star, food is fantastic for the money.

The food was delicious and the service was great. Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere

Great homemade cakes and beers including their own they sell in shop next door. Lots of seating, adequate parking and open in winter season.

Great choice to relax after climbing Ben Ledi. Friendly staff. Cosy setting

Campervan stopover. Friendly. 2 front of house staff ( owners?) working very hard but keen to please. Log fire in bar. Restaurant area less homely but clean.

Lovely, snug little bar area kept warm by a lovely fire which the wonderful staff kept restocking. Wish we had visited earlier, not on our last afternoon. Nice end to the week anyway - thank you.

It was so nice, very much enjoyed it.

I have to admit I rarely give 5* to restaurants as there is always something wrong, either with a food or the service. My evening was pleasant from stepping inside the restaurant, warm welcome from the Staff, good choice of table by the Staff, good service and friendly manner from the Staff also. The food was amazing. When I say amazing I mean 5*. Myself, who does not a fan of haggist I loved the starter haggis balls with the tasty whisky sauce, my burger was also very tasty and filling, and I tried the chicken goujons in battered coat and OMG the best chicken goujons I ever had. This place truly amazed me in every way. You guys made my day. Thank you 👏

Very nice people, excellent food, beautiful live music in the weekends, A place you feel home and want to go back!

Worst Pint ever! Couldn’t drink it! Used to visit this pub and also buy beer from the shop years ago when we lived nearby and it was fantastic. Sadly no longer. My husband had a pint of Waylade which was very cloudy and apparently tasted pretty awful. He complained to the waitress who said to the barman and relayed back that it was always cloudy! He couldn’t drink it! We waited ages for food as did the other customers despite it being quiet and then my husband’s prawn baguette was less appetising than one from Greggs and had no garnish, salad or finesse. The waitress did try to help with gluten information and options and I settled for a burger with a GF bun but it came as exactly that - no butter, no sauce, no garnish. I declined the offer of boiled potatoes instead of chips and asked for a small cup of soup instead which she obligingly got after some deliberation ( hence the one star). When I went to pay I took the beer and explained that my husband found it undrinkable and the barman just shrugged and presented me with the card machine!!! If we hadn’t walked from Callander, we would have left after the drinks and I wish we had and just remembered how great it used to be! I almost never leave bad reviews and we had great meals out while in Callander fir 9 days but sadly not here and will never return or recommend this place as we had done previously.

A brilliant place to stop on the road up to the Highlands. Real fire, friendly staff and well-priced pub food. Our dog was made welcome too.

Si vous voulez manger dans un lieu typique, vous frappez à la bonne porte. Le personnel est très accueillant.. Restaurant-pub cosy. Cuisine soignée à base de produits locaux.

We were very warmly received and the food was excellent!!!

Fine off road establishment. The Haggis was excellent, others had a wide range of meals. GF options were available. Service was good, drink merry. The inside was everything imaginged in an old stagecoach inn.

Sur le retour de notre voyage en Ecosse, nous avons mangé dans ce restaurant et c'était très bon. Le décor était sympa et le personnel très sympathique. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant.