The Taybank in Perth & Kinross

There is no doubting that the Taybank has considerable charm, the bar area exudes old-time allure and, coupled with the traditional music, is a great place for a pint. The restaurant, unfortunately, is another matter entirely. The food, apart from being grossly overpriced, proved to be largely inedible with two of our tables plates being returned to the kitchen uneaten and exchanged for cheese and biscuits. Enjoy a pint of Cheeky Chappie ale in the bar, by all means, but my advice would be to go elsewhere to eat. You have been warned!

Had an absolutely unbelievable scran at the Taybank this weekend. Sunday Roast up there with one of the best I’ve ever had, and a beautiful interior both upstairs and downstairs with views over the river. Didn’t catch the name of the gentleman who served us but he was an absolute rockstar, even during what seemed to be a busy lunchtime rush. Whether it be for drinks or food, you won’t regret stopping here. Can’t wait to return!

Such a fun place, so much going on in the massive beer garden. A great community!

What a great place! Staff are so good. Made me and Millie feel very welcome. Service was great, food was super and the rooms/decor was very impressive. See you again soon

A couple of Australian travellers stay and dined her for a 2 nights. Great accomodation and even better diverse and interesting meals. Fraser and all of the staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend you book here in Dunkeld …a beautiful little village,

Great lunch served by John in the upstairs restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere, chilled service, always value for money.

First impressions weren’t great when we went to the bar to say we had a booking no warm welcome! Said our name yer up stairs he said the man with dark hair I can only say he was miserable and grumpy! Different story upstairs the young man was so lovely warm and welcoming even though he was run off his feet, we did wait rather along time for the food but it was really delicious worth the wait.

Got turned away a after they asked if we have booked. We said no and they said they don’t do food anymore and they are fully booked. We booked online after and they were not fully booked. Bad service I must say.

An amazing find after a disappointing visit/exit from a neighbouring hotel. What a vibe!! Myself and my partner left our reservation at a nearby hotel to stumble across an end of summer garden gathering at The Tayside! This place can't be faulted in any way shape or form! The staff were incredible, the food/drinks were amazing and the overall atmosphere/vibe was a dream. Such a pleasant uplift after being solely disappointed with our original booking. If you are passing through Dunkeld this is the place to be, highly recommend and we will most definitely be back for a visit. Thank to both staff and community alike for a lovely experience 😊

Outdoor pizza and cider sat by the river. ... Great food lovely surroundings.

Stopped in for a pint. Sat next to the river in the sun. Excellent service

Even on a fairly chilly, overcast Sunday afternoon it was very pleasant sitting down on the terrace immediately next to the banks of the Tay. A pretty special spot with views of Dunkeld Bridge and the sound of the river rushing past. Good selection of quirky organic soft drinks.

A female member of the bar staff was very rude. This was disappointing as every other experience here has been enjoyable.

Went to the bar and asked for a Morgan’s Spiced Rum to be told we don’t serve that. Offered a Glasgow Spiced Rum so thought I’d try it. Asked for a Ginger Beer to be told we don’t have that. Feeling a wee bit let down then asked for a Grouse Whisky and guess what? They don’t have that. What am I missing here? Later friends went to order a Pizza and the oven was broken 🤷‍♀️. Happy days - surely a place like this with the amount they cater for should be a bit more organised.

Lovely place to stop for lunch, if it's sunny it will be a pleasant break. There are tables on the lawn (even some covered), which directly overlook the river, a nice atmosphere. Simple but quite varied menu, with some vegetarian options; everyone took pizza, but being Italian we chose something else. We had a burger with chips, good portion and decent quality. Light beer, some of the best cider tried here (if you like a strong apple flavour). High prices considering the simple food and minimal service: you order at the counter, you bring your own cutlery, there is no table setting, etc. However the place is touristy, it is difficult to spend less here. For the overall atmosphere, I would definitely stay here again.

Ordered 2 salads £32. The one with mozzarella had 80% lettuce leaves, absolute rip off, would not return, people seem to go for the location but food and service disappointing

Fantastic service, beautiful food, stunning views from their outside area, live music and dog friendly - would highly recommend

Location great, but had to wait for about 40 mins for our food.

The food here is excellent, beautiful paired ingredients and more unusual options than your standard Scottish fayre. Beautiful venue and nice staff. Their drinks list also has nice wines and cocktails. They have outdoor seating on the river if the weather permits.

Sitting across the road on the outside area, several major failings: very poor service, they lost our lunch order and when we highlighted this after observing others getting there after us, we had to chase it again after another 20 mins! Waited over an hour in the end for our food. Very expensive for what you get, a meat dish was more expensive than the vegetarian dish and the vegetarian dish was some chickpeas, leafs and a bit of cheese! Benches were uncomfortable, mind you maybe we were not meant to be there for that long! Location wise, lovely!

Popped up in for light lunch n coffee with friends sitting outside by banks of Tay. Pizza, loaded chips and coffee were very nice. Good friendly service. 🐕 friendly.

Stopped for lunch under the covered outdoor area which was very handy as the heavens had just opened. Delicious pizza and nice river views.

We had a beautiful lunch in the restaurant. Service and food were both great. We will definitely be back again 😊

Incredible meal with lovely staff. Would highly recommend!

Lovely setting by the river Tay. Lots of space to sit outside and enjoy a great selection of drinks, delicious pizzas and ice cream (from a pop up coffee van?!) We didn't go inside (except to use the toilets) but it seemed really cosy. Will come back when next in Dunkeld.

Great for a nice day out, relaxing pint down beside the river tay after a good day out

Stopped here for lunch on our travels around Scotland. Good food, ample seating area in the garden right by the river Tay. M

Lovely atmosphere inside and out. Food is some of the more expensive in the area but definitely worth it, wasn't expecting it for a hotel restaurant but genuinely amazing menu, been to the restaurant twice and will be back again. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Bar downstairs and outdoor space has great atmosphere, always great especially when there's live music on.

Z's Bistro - excellent food, service and ambiance

We were here for dinner, so I can't rate the rooms. It's a very nice location with nice staff and a very nice view.

Popped in on a rainy day for a quick drink a nd a bite to eat, great pizzas and lovely setting

Dog friendly village shops & pub.

Lovely moment with my mother and my children. Family friendly, good food, good mood

This place is superb! We were staying in Dunkeld for a couple of nights and lodging nearby. We arrived at lunchtime and spotted the large beer garden beautifully situated next to the river; naturally, we popped in for a glass of wine and some lunch. The sun was shining and the garden was buzzing and two carpenters (one of whom we later discovered to be the owner, Fraser) were busy building some new benches from scratch. Later that evening, we set off to take a look at some of the other pubs/eateries in the village only to spot a sign at the Taybank publicising the trad session that was about to start. We ditched our previous plans and went and perched at the bar drinking pints of Leith Juice with some of the locals before the bar filled with musicians and visitors. Another great night ensued. And that was it, we were hooked. For our last night we ditched our existing plans yet again and instead signed up for dinner at the “Long Table” right next to the river, hosted by Fraser and his wife, offering welcome cocktails and multiple courses cooked over an open fire. All really quite special. Apparently the dinners are held monthly throughout the summer. To sum up: great hosts (and boy do they work hard!), lovely staff, fantastic cuisine, amazing location. Our only regret in fact was that we didn’t know in advance to book a room at the Taybank! We hope to be back very soon, hopefully with friends… we might not bother with any other plans next time round or else we’ll need to stay a week….

Great spot for an overnight stay or just a quick visit to the beer garden on the river.

Fantastic location right beside the Tay, excellent food and coffee and a relaxed atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

Not cheap to eat and drink in dunkeld now

Bar review: Nice food and drinks, service was good too. Brilliant garden bar with live music on Thursday.

Such a nice place to go for live music (we went on a Thursday evening), very reasonable price and great outdoor by the Tay River when weather allows! There was a fire-pit by the river when we had our drink and it was the perfect vibe.

Outstanding food as well. Try the venison buger......

Visited on a Saturday afternoon. What a wonderful location overlooking the river. I only had time for a coffee and was made the perfect flat white by a very charming Brummie chap. Will definitely come back for something to eat.

Wow their vegetables are delicious! Great for vegetarians! My non-veg partner couldn't get enough of their green dishes!

We had our wedding reception here and I can not thank Fran, Kara and the team enough. They are amazing from the minute we booked. The food, service and whole experience is one we won't forget. Thank you guys, Zoe, Phil, James and the rest of the wedding party.

I can’t really say anything was wrong here. I’d come again.

Well to be honest it's hard for me to rate the Taybank because I still know the Tay Bank as it used to be (a pub with instruments all over the walls and plenty of live music going on day in and day out). I do love the new outdoor sitting area at the river. Great view. I really appreciate how the toilets/bathrooms now are. Staffwise, there is not much going on to rate the because you order at the bar and you get what you asked for. It seems harder nowadays to get a time of staff when ordering stuff. Never stayed in any of their rooms so can not rate them. Food is okay but it's not proper pub food anymore. It's all kind off wanna be posh and that has ruined it for me. I miss the old days and the old Tay Bank

Excellent food and drink, with a fantastic atmosphere.

The hotel is looking for the Tay River and has a very nice restaurant and a great outdoor section/beer garden. We visited in the afternoon and the staff was busy but friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable and a lot better priced compared to its neighboring bar/restaurant. The food was great, cooked fresh and pipping hot (the beer garden menu is limited), and the pizzas tasted great. We liked it so much we intend to come back and visit the restaurant.

We had an amazing time over the bank holiday sitting in the garden by the river sipping drinks, soaking up the lovely atmosphere and listening to the fantastic band. It's one of our favourite places to visit. Food was delicious too! Xx

Reviews for the restaurant: beautiful interior decorated with taste, excellent and inventive dishes, Petit Ballon white wine at the top. Kind staff without frills. I highly recommend !

We were originally going to have dinner elsewhere in Dunkeld, but ended up here at Taybank instead and we were so glad we did. We sat in the garden section which overlooks the Tay while eating our two freshly made Pizzas - perfect setting and a great atmosphere. It was busy when we were there and as a result we had to wait a wee bit for our food, but we weren't complaining - we were having a great time with such a lovely view to take in and the food was well worth the wait. Will definitely be back.

Tasty pizza, sat outside in the sunshine, would highly recommend this spot for a few cold ones and some food in the sunshine! Very relaxing down by the River Tay

Amazing food in a lovely comfortable bar. The food was not the usual generic pub grub, but imaginative, tasty and well presented.

Went to there beer tent views are great

Beautiful lunch, well served. Good portions.

The food was superb (too busy eating to take photos) and they were very welcoming to our dog. Great local musicians in the bar afterwards which was a bonus. Staff were super friendly too and Dunkeld is a lovely place to visit. We will be back!

Had a very enjoyable overnight stay here on Monday 22nd April. Beautiful situation, quirky furnishings with many sheepskins. The food was delightful, room comfortable and excellent bathroom. Simple but tasty breakfast. A very relaxing place to stay.

Fabulous experience at this newly renovated building. Delicious food, comfortable rooms, friendly staff.

Sat outside for drinks by the river and what a wonderful, relaxed afternoon we had. Dog friendly and food looked great too.

Lovely pub/ food..staff very friendly and accommodating.will definitely visit again.

Pizza and chips was great! Highly recommend

We have been at the Taybank to celebrate my birthday with a group of 8 adults and 4 kids. The venue was beautiful but the service was very poor: no menus were distributed before we were asked for drinks order, food took more than 1h15 to arrive, kids orders arrived even later, food was ok but nothing special. We ordered coffees but some were cold when arrived, again after a long wait. Just when we were about to finish our coffee the waitress came asking to "make a move" as they needed to prepare the venue for the evening - which sounded ironic as the service was so late throughout the meal. It is understandable that things might be slow around holidays, but communication and customer care were very poor. Frankly not the best way to celebrate and we will not be back.

This establishment cannot cope with large bookings. if you are seated upstairs in the restaurant make sure it is beside the bar area and not in the back as they will forget about you. It took 30 mins to order drinks, we were eventually served our main course 1hour 30 mins after arriving. The children's meals took another 15 mins. I think the fault lies with the kitchen as the waiting staff are ok to a point but the time lag is the kitchen's fault. However the real crux came when we were asked to leave as we had been in the restaurant too long and they had to prepare for evening service , had they served us within any reasonable time frame we would have been out easily within the required time. We were then told that it was our fault as we were in late by 5 mins which was due to heavy traffic. I can only say that there is no way we would have been served any earlier. My husband and I had been there before and we tried to manage expectations however it was just as bad the second visit. it was a lunch for my daughter in laws birthday.

Came to The Taybank for food and drinks and wanted to pop a review on here as it was one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. Everything we had was cooked to perfection (scallops, pork and fritters especially) and the wine list was brilliant. The staff were excellent and the ambience was lovely, overlooking the Tay. Do not miss.

Our lunch at the Taybank was the highlight of a beautiful day in Dunkeld. Three of us visited the Taybank for lunch along with my 2.5 year old and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was kind, generous, accommodating, and took gentle pride in the quality of the food and drinks. The food was remarkable - sophisticated and bright but accessible enough for all of us, including the little one, to enjoy it tremendously. The drinks were fantastic and the recommendations from the staff were spot on. I could not recommend the Taybank highly enough. One of our party lives locally and they are already planning a return visit. I can't speak to the hotel itself but if it is managed with even half of the grace of the restaurant it will be a fantastic experience. I'd also like to note that the bar staff was particularly kind about having a young child for lunch and the manager Rich was so friendly and helpful. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

The Tay Bank: Where comfort meets charm and breakfast becomes a local culinary adventure with fresh Aran croissants, charcuterie, cheese delights, or opt for the home-blended granola with spiced apple compote with yogurt. Dog-friendly and nestled in the gateway to the Highlands, it's the perfect spot for both outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. The Sauna and cold plunge is pretty neat too, awesome location for it and worth a go!

Excellent location and nice food.

Food was amazing, great quality and unique menu

Had a stunning meal in the restaurant. Local and seasonal produce cooked beautifully. Such a treat and so different to the usual pub food in Scotland.. be warned though a flight of stairs to climb so not for the very infirm although my 90 yr old.mum did it

Very enjoyable stay on 6th feb. Sauna, dinner bed and breakfast will definately be back. Great staff wonderful chef gemma.

Stopped in for a light lunch. Choose two starters of Pork nuggets with gribiche sauce , Pork Pheasant and duck terrine with salad and pickled root veg. And a seving of fries. Good size servings for sharing, well presented and delicious.

I’ve wanted to go to The Taybank for ages and a Thursday before Christmas was the perfect time to go as the bar was jumping with local musicians playing. The restaurant was lovely - great atmosphere, good food and a good wine list. Rooms are thoughtfully curated although the chic looking kettle baffled us - frustrating when you just want a cup of Yorkshire tea!

Great food, live music in a lovely setting.

Called in with friends for a few drinks whilst we were staying in Dunkeld, really enjoyed it.

Braan Sauna was amazing! Lovely relaxing Sunday with the family !

Amazing cozy pub, super friendly service

Amazing Hotel right on the waterfront! It was our first time in since the new owners have taken over, they have done a brilliant job! From start to finish, we could not fault our experience at the Taybank Hotel. The Venison is a must try! 👌🏻 Emma in the restaurant really knows her stuff! The wine recommendation to go with each dish was spot on. -Bar staff are very friendly. -Upstairs restaurant is a lovely space. -Dog friendly Already looking forward to our next visit.

Went with a friend for overnight stay. Has a fab time. Used the sauna overlooking the river. Did quite manage plunge pool.... Staff were very attentive and the food cooked by Gemma and her team was delicious. Gemma even came to see if we were happy with our food. Would definitely return.

Nice, friendly pub. Very expensive!

Lovely hotel on the banks of the Tay. Staff very friendly. If you can try the sauna box at the edge of the river. It’s superb!

Amazing staff, incredible food, lovely decor, great music and fire! Will be back 100%

Dinning only, had a wonderful evening. Lovely plates of food, every single one. I am still dreaming about my halibut & creme caramel

Had lunch today in the pub. Absolutely brilliant. The menu was really interesting and the food excellent. The staff were all lovely. Lovely, cosy atmosphere... wouldn't have changed anything!

Highly recommend this restaurant! The food is exceptional, the atmosphere is perfect, and the live music adds a special touch. The service is top-notch, ensuring a great experience. And the amazing riverbank views provide a stunning backdrop. Overall, a fantastic choice!

We came here for lunch and quite enjoyed it but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me - only because there weren’t many options which suited my tastes. A lot of the food is grown in the garden, which is wonderful. The service was great and the outdoor area looks lovely, although we only wandered through. I’d probably come back on a sunny day to try some other dishes.

Fantastic restaurant in a beautiful setting.

Dinner here was an absolute delight. Dishes with perfectly chosen ranges of flavours and textures. A relaxed formal atmosphere with friendly efficient staff, and food to die for. First class.

This place has all the potential for a 5 star experience and you may well have it by going here! Unfortunately, we did not and it's worth explaining why. For context, we didn't stay overnight - just had a meal in the restaurant one night and went to the beer garden another. Restaurant: Food was generally very good and prices reasonable. I'd especially recommend the tempura chard if it's on the menu! The setting of the restaurant is also lovely. However, we ended up waiting about an hour between starters and main meal (2 people). We were advised approx 40 minutes into the wait that one of the mains was no longer available and a substitute would be provided - there was some gnocchi-improvised-from-potato-mash involved. Service were on top of this though and did remove this item from the bill. So in summary, good elements involved but a couple areas that could do with attention. Beer garden: We went along to the beer garden to catch the rugby world cup final. This was sadly quite a disappointing experience (that ended up with the limited attendance clearing out before half time). In short, coverage only started after national anthems. No sound other than via headphones (??), which didn't work (?!). Pizzas were pretty tasty but the cheese was stringy as a ball of yarn (positive) with no cutlery or tissues provided (negative). And at c. £16 per pizza, felt a bit cheated by the whole experience. The rooms themselves look lovely and I'm sure on a summer's day if you're looking to enjoy some drinks and a bit of food in a lovely setting, the Taybank probably covers exactly what you're looking for! They also run a traditional music session in the main bar on a Thursday evening, which is absolutely worth checking out! But I'm afraid for us, it's unlikely we would rush back for anything other than that.

The Taybank is a very nice bar and is music oriented. There is a good selection of beers & cider and the food menu is also very good. There is a local music evening every Thursday and it is definitely worth attending this, but get seats early as it is very busy. The toilets are very clean and the staff are very attentive. A nice place to go for a drink

My husband and I had dinner here recently and it was fabulous. The food and cocktails were delicious and the atmosphere quite lovely. We had a table overlooking the river and the nightsky was magical. We also ordered dessert to go which was also quite yummy. Our server was super funny and friendly and my husband so enjoyed chatting with her. Definitely two thumbs from these two Americans.

Go for a beer and the view, not for the food. Although the pizzas looked delicious, we wouldn’t know. After almost an hour of everyone being served but us, we inquired about the status of our order. First, they couldn’t find it and asked to see our receipts. We would have gladly shown them but THEY DON’T GIVE RECEIPTS! Then they found part of our order and realized they messed up. We were on a schedule, so the only thing we could do is ask for a refund, which they reluctantly gave us. TERRIBLE service!

We ate in the restaurant one night and the outdoor bar (pizza) the other night. Both were great. Dog friendly, helpful and professional staff, super tasty food with a focus on locally grown/sourced ingredients. We also enjoyed music one evening - we’ll be back!

I recently visited the TayBank both for lunch and dinner. They provided beautiful local produce which we enjoyed in their beer garden for lunch and then their upstairs dining room for dinner. The menu was great with lots of variation, the wines were delicious and the service great. The background music was really enjoyable and was delighted for the waitress to let us know they’re available on Spotify! Excellent

Great beer garden. Really chilled experience, lots of seating, incredible view over the river, whole family welcome, very relaxed, lovely food, music - really great way to spend time. Thoroughly recommend.

A great find in Dunkeld where there are lots of eating places … pizza, wine and a gorgeous setting by the river, pretty perfect 👌

The restaurant is not really for young kids, children’s menu 2 basic options which you have to ask for (not on menu). Food was ok, the beef rib was horrendous, 80-90% fat. Probably best to have the pizza available in the beer garden and avoid the restaurant.

We booked a table for 6 to celebrate our ruby wedding. We were seated on time but were still waiting 25 minutes later for someone to take our order.I approached the bar and asked if we could order some drinks. A fairly disinterested young man asked me to return to my seat and he would be with us in a minute to take our order. 10 minutes later, we were still waiting. I returned to the bar to ask again. This time the same chap said "you can see we're busy tonight, somebody will be with you soon. There was no apology for the wait, which was by now 35 minutes since arriving. Eventually a young girl came to take the order. We ordered our drinks,and food, some olives and bread to share whilst awaiting our starters. 5 minutes later one bowl of olives arrived with 4 cocktail sticks. No side plates, don't really know how we were meant to share this between 6 of us. As for the bread, it didn't appear at all. When the starters arrived, the food was good quality. Unfortunately the same can't be said for the mains My venison was dry and really tasteless. We also ordered 2 sides of potatoes which did not arrive at the same time as the mains. When they did appear, there was no serving spoon and we had to use the cocktail sticks to share them out. No doubt the restaurant management will say I should have asked for cutlery, plates etc,etc. But to be honest by that time I just wanted to get the meal over and done with.I had already had to ask twice for our orders, and had to ask for water for the table. I feel there was no attention to detail This was meant to be a special occasion for us, and we did have a good night thanks to the company but no thanks to the restaurant. When I complained, they removed some drinks from the bill but I would far rather have had welcoming attentive Scottish hospitality . Overall, a very disappointing experience.

Great food and restaurant but spoiled by one member of staff on the door! We ate at The Taybank this evening and all but one staff member were wonderful particularly with our dog and the kids. However, when we approached this evening to ask if there was a table available for dinner the staff member asked had we booked and when we answered no he said “sorry we are fully booked”. The restaurant looked pretty empty. I then went online and was able to easily book a table. Said staff member was then sheepish when we said we’d managed to book. Not quite sure what his agenda was. Just left a sour taste for this lovely little village and pub. I would never say this but genuinely feel this man should not be employed here.

Beautiful dinner here. We loved the restaurant and the staff were great. My partner had the mussels for a starter and loved them! Main courses were amazing. We hope that we can visit again, it was really special.

Es war ein perfekter Abend. Das essen war wunderbar, der Service freundlich und der Abschluss mit live Musik in der Bar darunter einfach einzigartig

Ate here for lunch on a sunny Saturday so chose to sit outside. The main menu was quite odd and very pricey, trying too hard to be super swanky I think. We chose to eat in the garden area instead which offers some pizzas. Not a huge selection and overpriced in my view. Nothing special but nice to be by water.