The Old Rectory in Stirling

Booked a table for dinner, shared mozzarella sticks and garlic mushrooms followed by delicious vegetarian haggis. Generous portions and indulgent dessert menu. All tastes catered for. We were immediately smitten by the charming proprietor and her staff, and by the traditional cosy interior. Look forward to returning soon. Just hope they never change.

Excellent 3 course Sunday lunch for under £13. Staff extremely friendly and at seat service which always makes the experience special. Thoroughly recommend

Hmmmm....room is really nice..staff friendly....diner is very ordinary...lots of chips hid a thin steak...its all a little haphazard.....very country...just take it in your stide..

We were here for an overnight stay on route home , we were greeted from a lovely woman who gave a the choice of two rooms facing to the front and we chose the one named Teith , when we entered we could smell the musty smell but not sure if it was coming from bedroom or bathroom but left and went downstairs for a drink and we sat outside in the sunshine which was nice , we decided to have dinner there to save going anywhere else as it was more convenient , we both had the roast dinner but couldn’t cut the roast potatoes and the roast beef was very very chewy , the knifes and forks couldn’t cut anything as they looked very old and thick , after eating we wanted to go to the bar and listen to the two men who were playing music but there were no seats available as they were reserved for the locals who obviously went every week , bedtime arrived and we put the blind down but they didn’t go all the way down and the windows could do with a clean and a paint as they were all black and had webs on them , the curtains looked like they had been up since the Victorian age , and they were hanging off the curtain rail the bed was comfy , but we think this place needs a n upgrade but we must say the staff were friendly enough and we were told if we had any concerns to tell the manager before we leave but the only person we saw was the chef who cooked a good breakfast , we definitely wouldn’t stay here again

Stayed here for 1 night , room was fabulous , quite large with ensuite, plenty of parking , and in a nice quiet village Evening meal and breakfast was thoroughly enjoyed, will for sure stay here again on our travels

Stopped off for lunch whilst passing by. Very helpful staff and good food at very reasonable prices. They have a car park which was a bonus as Callander was extremely busy being a Saturdsy afternoon. Definitely worth a visit.

My wife and I (and dog) had an excellent stay here for 1 night. The room was spacious and comfy and perfect for a day walking around Callander. We booked in for the Saturday steak night (2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £30) and couldn't believe how good it was. The steaks were delicious and came with all the trimmings and sauce. The value for money was excellent considering you rarely get a main course for under £15 these days! After the meal we retreated to the cosy bar to watch a brilliant band. I forget the name but the atmosphere was great and made for such a good night. The stay was topped off by a full breakfast the following morning which was exactly what was needed. My wife had the pancakes and bacon with maple syrup which were equally as good. We will definitely return and hopefully stay for the Sunday roast!

Allways stay here when in the area. Frendly staff, very good food, and clean accomodation. And Peter keeps the bar well!

Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant, la nourriture y était bonne et copieuse, et nous avons eu de la musique live folk Scottish toute la soirée (tous les samedis à priori) ! A ne pas rater à callander !

Popped in for lunch on spec without booking . We were met at the door and shown to a very nice table the gentleman was extremely polite and helpful. The menu was basically pub grub but plenty of choices and everything available which considering slightly out of tourist season is good to see. Food came quickly and was pipping hot . Not problem with the quality and we had 4 empty plates at the end. Price was very reasonable although we are not local and unlikely to be in the area for a while we would not hesitate to go back or recommend a lunch stop here.

very disappointing meal for two, we had steak and it was tough and fatty and certainly not worth the money paid !! its a definite no from us

Ordered two ribeye steaks and worst steak I have ever had so fatty and chewy half the plate was left with fat .. wish we hadn’t ordered that

While on holiday in the area visited one sunny afternoon to stop for a drink. Disgraceful welcome. Establishment empty but could not give us a table in the main outside area as they were all booked. Was offered a table at the side then we waited at the serving hatch for over 10 minutes and was constantly ignored by 2 members of staff. Would not recommend. Not a good advertisement for tourist. Will avoid when in the area again.

Big thanks for accommodating 8 adults & small dog for Sunday lunch at short notice. 3 courses for £10 of quality food including a delicious carvery. Service was excellent & some live music outside also good. Nice traditional style family hotel.

The menu is not very accessible - you have to go to serving hatch to see what's available. This is also where you place and pay for your order. We were very happy to sit outside as it was a beautiful evening. It looked like a random selection of tables and chairs. The food was reasonably good but nothing special. The staff were attentive but not intrusive.

It’s not my thing but it would be unfair of me to leave a bad review for that. it stated clearly what it was so I give them credit for that but no matter what your thing is lthe food was very average

My self and my girlfriend popped in here to have a meal after a long day of travelling. Food was decent and the normal ‘pub grub’ affair. The staff were extremely friendly and couldn’t do more for us. We sat in the garden - there...

Wanted to see this place , wish I hadn’t.went for a coffee,guy said take a seat .he then served two others,. After 25 min he came with a jug of milk ,the jug was filthy,another 20 mins .still nothing so we left .and want be...

Fantastic atmosphere and service, the staff were very helpful and polite, it was busy, but still felt we were being looked after, food was great, very tasty and good portions, obviously popular with locals which just added to the experience, will definitely be back!

Well .... i thought we would give this place a try . Me my husband and 2.5 year old. Stood in the Q to be seated . After 10 mins a girl seated us in the middle . Loads of empty tables . I then...

We are just back from a 2 day stay at the old rectory inn. This was our first visit and we would highly recommend it. We had a meal both nights and the food was lovely. Sunday’s 3 course meal for £9.99 was brilliant value....

Booked a table for Sunday lunch and luckily sun was shining and able to sit outside. Lots of tables all social distancing and safe. We went for the £10 deal and was excellent value for money and would recommend. To order you went to window...

Relaxing one night stay. First impressions felt it looked a bit unorganised. We were wrong. Our bedroom was far larger than more modern hotels. King size bed very comfy. Loved the laid back atmosphere. Delicious Fish and chips. Managed to get the last car park...

The outside dining set up and current covid procedures with regards to ordering are very good, and the service was very friendly! The website advertises home cooked food and I got the impression that wasn’t true for some dishes. They were still enjoyable, the menu...

Good place to eat with a veery comprehensive menu, so ideal for lunch or dinner, and even for a morning coffee too. Highly recommend.

Dinner was good and a very decent price. Potentially overlooked by others as it is slightly beyond the main high street (by a minute) but has really friendly staff who are obviously trying their best given the current situation. Definitely worth a visit!

Varied menu with something for every taste. Superb value for money and plentiful. A family business that deserves support as they work so hard to make you welcome in these very difficult circumstances

First visit to the small family style restaurant. Tried the 3 course special menu at a fixed price which is great value for money. The Sunday roast chicken dinner was excellent value and quality. Not a lot of customers for lunch but it started to...

Wij hebben hier op onze rondreis door schotland 2 keer gegeten. Wij zaten in een soort van woonkamer met een...

We had a beautiful meal here. 3 courses less than £10.00, every course was gorgeous. There was a folk band on adding to a lovely Scottish atmosphere. The staff are so friendly nothing is to much trouble. Give it a try it was definitely worth...

Very nice family run restaurant with lots of menu options. Best steak and ale pie I had during our two weeks in Scotland

Arrivés là par hasard....Service extrêmement chaleureuxCarte très complète Excellent rapport qualité-prixConcert extra pour couronner le tout!Un super bon moment

Quaint little inn that felt very classic and homely, served by an old couple who were very warm. Food was very nice and felt like home cooked food.We had a starter of chicken drums that was juicy inside, cooked just right. The Ribeye steak was thin and so medium well turned out to be a bit too cooked but still delicious. Scottish steak with Ale Pie was very good. Tender and tasty beef stew with a pie crust on top. Highly recommended. Rounded off with delicious Choc fudge cheesecake for dessert.

We were guided here by our Glengarry Guest House host, Evelyn. Pure Malt was providing authentic Scottish tunes, and along with the good food, gave us a wonderful evening at moderate prices.

Seul l'entrée était excellente (soupe de champignon). Les deux plats principaux (viande et poisson) étaient vraiment très mal cuisinés. Le dessert... sans intérêt. Dommage car service impeccable avec grand sourire....

Great food lovely staff great entertainment what more can I say also great b&b excellent rooms and a proper breakfast to start the day lovely family

Ate here one evening as we were staying. Only ourselves and 1 other group eating. Staff very friendly and restaurant area cosy and pleasant just through from thermal bar. Standard menu had the normal choices and prices reasonable. Good sized portions which will certainly fill you up and nicely cooked.For starters we had the haggis fritters and the black pudding fritters with a sad garnish. Both nice. Mains gammon steak and smoked haddock fish cakes. The fish cakes appeared to be homemade but could have done with more smoked haddock as the predominate taste was mashed potato and chives. Te gloom was cooked well.No room left for pudding even though we wanted to try the Apple pudding!

Went with my family for an evening meal. Starters, mains and desserts all excellent with very generous portion sizes. Staff were very attentive without being intrusive and we were made to feel very much at home. Prices were very reasonable and an added bonus was there was live music after we had finished dining, in the bar from 9pm. Will definitely return.

This cosy little hotel is an ideal base for exploring a beautiful area of Scotland, as well as being a great over-night stopping-off point when travelling to and from the Highlands. The accommodation is comfortable, the staff friendly and the food excellent.

Live band on Wed nights, and were we glad we chose Wed night to go for dinner at this small dinner. The food served was delicious and the whole place was packed by 9am when the music started. We thoroughly enjoyed the Scottish band and everyone present was singing or stomping their feet in approval. It was a blast!

The Old Rectory was recommend by the owner of the bed and breakfast we were staying at. Dinner service and food were wonderful. Relaxed and inviting, would highly recommend!

Called in here on two occasions, both for a drink on our way back to The Westerton. First night we hit upon quiz night-a Tuesday and were "arm twisted" to help an Austrian couple who were great fun. We helped them to third place (from three teams altogether) but a very friendly place with the staff bringing your drinks to the table. The next night was music night with a great duo and we all packed into the bar, dining area and anywhere else you could get a seat. Great night and welcoming staff and locals. Keep it up lads as not many local pubs left.

Did what it said on the tin, but no more. The food was fine, but service effort seemed limited to basics.

quaint public parlour, nice staff, good range of whiskey, we went three times for a nightcap and had a lot of fun

We popped in here after a very rainy day sightseeing. We did not look our best (as you can imagine) but that was okay. Our server was an absolute delight, Ailish was kind, friendly, courteous, very sweet and attentive an absolute credit to this hotel. We had left our dogs in the car but we could have taken them in with us which was nice to know. The food was good, nothing fancy just good honest food, made and delivered quickly but to a good standard. If we are ever up that way again we would re-visit. (ps if management read this Ailish deserves a pay rise )

The dinning room is really small, but charming. The menu was quite large and diverse and the food was fine. A good place

Steak Pie war unglaublich gut. Das beste Essen was ich in schottland gegessen habe. Die Bedienung ist auch total nett.

Super live Musik und Essen war gut, Preis-Leistung war super. Live Musik war im Garten. Es war wunderschön da wir super Wetter hatten.

We arrived here for a Sunday roast and found the staff to be very attentive and gave us water for the 2 dogs we had. We sat in the beer garden and were offered drinks and food very quickly even tho this little gem of a place was really busy.

Very nice meal Fish was delicious and freshly cooked as was the smoked haddock fish cakes Very friendly staff

Kleines gemütliches Lokal mit hervorragendem Essen. Wir hatten Muscheln zur Vorspeise mit einer wirklich sehr leckeren Soße und die Spare Rips zum Hauptgericht, die ebenfalls super gut geschmeckt haben. Der Wirt war sehr nett. Können wir wirklich nur empfehlen!

Bonne nourriture de pub, avec assiettes bien garnies, le tout dans une ambiance calme et confortable.

Mauvaise idée de prendre une chambre dans un pub. C'est bruyant, surtout le mercredi soir et le week-end où il...

My sister-in-law and I ate at the Old Rectory Inn Restaurant and enjoyed a fine meal. The food was filling and at a reasonable price. The servers were friendly and seemed to be happy working with tourists.

Een familiehotel met ingebouwde pub en restaurant. Het pub en restaurantgedeelte zien er uit zoals een pub eruit moet zien,...

Visited here last week for an evening meal. Very good menu with a large variety of choices. Large portions, I didn't even manage a dessert. Highly recommend.

Went here last week and had the three course meal for less than £10 in the small restaurant. Good value for money; tasty, good, decent grub. Afterwards I had a great time singing Scottish folk songs and the likes with the locals in the pub...

A bit of a mixed review. We had planned to eat at 2 other places, but they were full and so we ended up here as did several other people who were also hungry and had blanked at the other restaurants. The Rectory was full...

Per cena non è il massimo: piatti mediocri probabilmente surgelati e nulla di preparato al momento.

Pero la comida era de lo más decepcionante. Cuando le preguntamos a qué la sopa del día era, nos dijeron sopa de tomate. Cuando nos sirvieron, sin explicación recibimos grandes tazones de sopa de puerro. No importa, resultó ser de lo más destacado de la comida. Muy sabrosa. El venado salchicha era buena. El local asada truchas de lago sonaba mucho mejor de lo que sabía. Era alto. Porque acababan vendidos de la trucha que instalamos para pescado y patatas fritas. Debería haber ido al local chippie, donde podía haber encontrado algo mucho más fresco y sabroso. Algunos días son mejores que otros, supongo.

Fuimos a tomar algo era tan amable. . Pedro fue un gran anfitrión y nada era demasiado para él. . . Es una pena estaba reservada me encantaría haber estado. . Quizás la próxima vez. . . era un pequeño bar con restaurante y un fabuloso atompsphere. . . Mayor valor.. . . Peter

We ended up the the old refectory more by chance and I am so glad we did, it's not a particularly large restaurant, and to be honest has probably seen better days decor wise, but the food, well we had no complaints there, it was first class, all fresh produce and cooked to order, and not overly expensive either, we have paid a lot more in other restaurants for food that was not up to the standard of this gem of a restaurant, definitely worth a visit, the staff were pleasant and helpful, what more can you ask for.

Sehr herzlich wurden wir begrüßt und in den urigen Gastraum gebracht. Das Essen war wirklich gut und geschmackvoll... wir freuten uns sehr über diesen wirklich erfolgreichen spontanen Stop und waren trotz sehr anstrengender Wanderung vorher pappsatt!! Danke für den gemütlichen Abend.

last time we came about three years ago, they was a very nice place to eat unfortunately it has gone down. The person who served the food was untidy and dirty, the floor was full of crumbs and the food was not very nice at all.

If you are near the area, you have to go here! The food is fantastic, service very friendly. We were lucky to stop in while they were having live music, which was an added bonus. Go on a Sunday if possible, you can get a three course meal for 9.95 pounds. We had the pot roast dinner and fish and chips dinner--both were wonderful.

There was live music and the place was packed. Service was very polite and there's a good choice of whiskies.

I don't know how they do it at The Old Rectory but they do it very very indeed. 3 courses for lest than 10 pounds is a gift........... To be honest we've tried this type of place before without a lot of success but we nipped in on Sunday afternoon and from the service we had to the food, you will struggle to find better!I asked for a coffee and the guy went and made me a fresh pot of nice coffee..... great!I had the haggis and Blackpudding starter and 2 decent size chunks came out in a great batter..... (need more dressing to be fair)...... we then had a Sunday roast each and it was perfect and we asked for some extra gravy so all good, we then had pudding and again very good............Would we go back?....... we most definitely are...........Would we recommend it?........ 100%

Had dinner here on a Wednesday night which is live music night. Bar was packed and a good atmosphere. Although it was 15th Feb, the Valentines menu was still on offer - great value at only £9.95 for 3 courses and surprisingly good food. I had a lovely roast pork with trimmings and my wife had the best fish and chips she's had in years (her words). Peter, our Maitre D, Somelier, Barman and Waiter was great. Despite tending a very busy bar he attended to us like we were the only people there!

Ein uriges Restaurant mit einem sehr freundlichem Wirt und wirklich gutem und günstigen Essen.Empfehlendswert ist auch die Life-Musik, die wöchentlich stattfindet.

The food is absolutely delicious from starter to main to desert The garlic bread with cranberry and Brie amazing Haggis tatties sticky toffee puddings X

Have passed through Callander hundreds of times and always wondered what it was like thinking it would probably be for people with money. How wrong it is a very down to earth place with very nice staff. It being a Sunday we went for a lunch the meals we got were home made and plenty of it as well.The bonus was a small band were singing folk songs so we stayed and listened for a while they were very good . Soanybody passing go in and try it out prices are very good and food is very good.

We had an evening meal here, it was fresh and lovely, and plenty of food, the hosts were very attentive and pleasant

Walked past this place and thought we'd try it out, we're not disappointed. Had starters and mains which were excellent and generous portion sizes, so we were too full for dessert!! The man running the service did an amazing job considering he was on his own, very attentive and to top it off prices were very reasonable. Would recommend.

Piatti tipici scozzesi serviti in porzioni abbondanti e gustose. Lo staff è cortese, il posto è carino e poco affollato. I prezzi sono senza dubbio molto convenienti.

Vanuit het hotel loop je zo naar het centrum van Callander. Je kunt voor de deur parkeren. Het onderhoud van het hotel is matig. De deurmat bij binnenkomst is tot op de draad versleten. Er stonden zakken met was en een campingbedje op de gang. Dit stond er de volgende ochtend nog. Wc-bril zat los en er was alleen een vaste douchekop, dus niet verstelbaar. Ontbijt was wel goed.

Belle ambiance locale pour une table correcte mais sans grande originalité. La patronne et le patron sont adorables et très serviables. Cuisine très simple mais sans défauts majeurs. Il n'y a qu'un vin rouge et il est plutôt médiocre. La gentillesse des restaurateurs garantit néanmoins une bonne soirée.

The old rectory is a very charming guesthouse with a super landlady. They offer great food from local specialities in the bar, and they have a great selection of single malts. A sturdy Scottish breakfast gives you the best start of the day.

We just needed somewhere to eat during a fleeting visit to Callander, and this was handy. Nevertheless it was a good choice and we would be happy to return and sample other items from their delicious menu. If you're looking for haute cuisine, try somewhere else, but if you want a decent meal at a fair price you won't go wrong here.

Excellent steak and ale pie, best I have had out. The salmon was great too. Very reasonable and pleasant surroundings. Friendly helpful staff too.

We were given a very warm welcome by the gentleman on duty who explained that he was very busy but if we would like to order a drink we could look at the menu at our leisure. I am very hard to please and quite a fussy eater. I was able to mix and match from the menu and I was very pleased to receive a home made Macaroni cheese dish with all the sides I asked for. My Husband had a steak and he said it was one of the best he had ever had, All in all a very pleasant experience and the waiter kept checking with us to make sure all was okay. Prices were very reasonable and a very light and area Dining room with atmosphere and Character. Well worth a visit and across the road their is a very nice park where you can walk off your meal.

My husband and I decided to try the Sunday Roast. This was a mistake. In short, my roast was the worst I have ever had. The roast is described as being a choice of roast beef or roast something else (can't remember) with roast potatoes, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy (like Grandma used to make). Well - the fresh vegetables were carrots, peas & boiled potatoes in their skins. I certainly did not expect to get boiled potatoes as one of the vegetables. The gravy was tasteless and just waterlogged the rest of the meal. It was basically a clear liquid with what appeared to be specs of something brown in it. This certainly bears no resemblance to the gravy that my Grandma used to make. The roast beef was tough & tasteless. However, the roast potatoes, the carrots & peas were quite nice. When asked by the waitress about how our meal was, I advised her of my opinion. No apologies - just that she would say something to the chef. I certainly would not eat here again.

Visited today for family dinner at the restaurant. Varied menu and very reasonably priced, would definitely recommend.

excellent service,extreamly good portions and reasonable priced toilets very clean I will defenatly eat here again parking for about six cars but only a short walk from main riversid car park

Went here with wife for evening meal and taken through bar to homely area with just 5 tables. Both had pea and ham soup which was tasty. Wife had smoked haddock fishcakes followed by clootie dumpling which she enjoyed very much. I had the rib eye steak which was a lovely cut off meat with hardly any fat through it and knickerbocker glory for dessert. Soft drink and pint off lager took bill near the £50 mark which was good value for money.

Accueil aimable, nourriture convenable. Patron gentkl.La salle n'est pas chauffée. Nous y sommes allés pour sa proximité avec notre BandB.

Le restaurant est vraiment sympa avec un petit côté bar accueillant. En choisissant bien son jour on peut écouter un concert très local. La cuisine est correct sans plus.

Personnel très sympathique, ambiance conviviale, bonne bière locale et soirées musiques traditionnelles écossaise le mercredi. Pas d'originalité dans la carte mais c'est un pub et nous avons bien mangé: pie et mac and cheese aux proportions importantes !! Le tout pour 20£, c'est très bien !

The staff and food are always consistant but better to book if a group or family are eating out due to the dinning area not having too many tables in it but they do have another room that can cater for larger groups.

my wife and I called in just to have a look and ended up with the best and most value for money meal that we had had in Callander, excellent food and brilliant attentative service

Sehr nettes und kleines Restaurant. Optimal geeignet um Mittag- oder Abendessen einzunehmen. Sehr freundliches Personal und gutes Essen. Vor allem die Vorspeisen haben es uns angetan. Die Räume sind einfach und zweckmäßig eingerichtet, aber alles ist schön sauber.

First class service. First Class food. I had the Chicken with Haggis it was fantastic. My son had the Steak Pie he hardly spoke throughout his meal which tells me everything. He only ever shuts up when he is enjoying his food. The only downside to our visit was that the heating in the dining room had been switched off. And as many will know Callander and the Central belt of Scotland can get pretty chilly at night in March.

Massive helpings and very tasty food and so reasonably priced. Great service and friendly owner - Tim. The Locals were very nice too.

Great place to stay. Comfortable clean rooms. It's nice to settle in and conveniently walk downstairs for a great meal and drink. Great value. Friendly service.

great food at a decent price ...with really friendly service ....we visit annually ....& head for The Old Rectory each time ...what more do I need to say ...?

Food wasn't great I ordered fish (Haddock)and chips, When the fish came out it was a tiny piece of fish in a very thin batter (I suspect they are halving fillets) When we cut into the fish it was rock hard, i was shocked ive never seen a fish so overcooked in my life. We of course told the staff and he changed it. The second lot was better although still half a fillet in thin batter. I again tried it and what do you know Its Not Haddock and its certainly not Cod. I know my fish, as i come from a family or fisherman. What they were trying to pass of as Haddock was either River Cobler or Pollok. Definitley not Haddock. I couldn't wait to get outta of the place so i ate my chips and salad (which were great by the way) and left.I think the place is very out dated and could really use a younger influence.I will Not Return.

Een apart gebouw, vriendelijke bediening en een leuke (diner)kaart en ze hebben mij zelfs weten over te halen om Haggis te eten.

Cenamos aquí las 2 noches que estuvimos en Callander. Muy buena comida a un precio genial. Carta muy variada y con productos propios. Los platos son tan grandes que no es necesario pedir entrantes. Trato del personal perfecto!

Very friendly, clean with good food and choice. It caters for both modern and traditional palates. Wide selection of drinks are available. They have music nights and the cost of meals and drinks is reasonable. Service very good and it retains a pleasant atmosphere. The old Rectory also has accommodation, but we have not stayed because we stay just over the road from it at the Westerton B/B.

This was a very welcoming place to eat. They suffer slightly, I suspect, from having an enormo-pub on the other side of the road, whereas really punters would be better off eating here as I did. I enjoyed the Trossachs Trout and a pudding, and enjoyed talking with the the father of the owner who was running the pub quiz that night. This is a place with genuine Scottish hospitality and one I would have returned to, had I not been walking onward as part of my walking holiday.

Very large portions and very filling at good prices. The staff are very helpful polite and very quick at service.the returant itself is very clean and looked after with a pleasant oldy world feeling just a a wee gem in callender il be going back!