The best restaurants serving Brasserie food in Central Scotland

Although closed for the season, the Galleon Bistro reopened for just the one night of Hogmanay, with a special 6-course menu. The food on offer was good, but not ‘really special’. The main negative was that the portion sizes were simply too large, given that the food was quite rich, so we managed only one bottle of wine. This all meant that we left feeling a bit bloated and not quite sure if we could survive the ceilidh down the street! The meat eaters began with an amuse-bouche of grilled breaded brie, smoked fish pate and pigs in blanket, with a huge slice of chicken-liver parfait as starter, a celeriac soup ‘entremet’, a delicious main course of dry-aged beef with various sides, and a rich chocolate mousse infused with Baileys as dessert. All followed by petit fours of tablet, chocolate fudge and shortbread rounds, with tea and coffee. The Galleon also provided a vegetarian alternative with the same soup, dessert and petit fours, but a different starter, (pasta) main course and amuse-bouche. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting and the price, though steep, was reasonable. However, the invitation to add on extra at one’s discretion for service is really unwarranted for a small, family-run establishment and felt to us antiquated and even a bit embarrassing.

Where do I start? This used to be Jokers and had a bit of a reputation, since the new owners took over it seems to be a much nicer place to go. We initially just went in for dinner, and ended staying all night as they had a quiz night on (£2 per person) I had the steak pie and chips, and my wife had the fish and chips, the portion sizes were fantastic, the food was amazing, they gave us half price off one of the meals, which meant with a cider and a Guinness came to £24. The staff were really friendly and even though it’s a mile from home we’re looking forward to the next time.

The best place in Dundee !!! 10/10

Wonderful meal in great surroundings. Staff extremely friendly, helpful and professional. Wouldn't hesitate to return.

Finally had the best nihari roti in UK since arriving here nearly 6 years ago! Felt like having it in Karachi 🥹 Biryani was proper too! The place is a bit old fashioned so appears run down however if you aren’t bothered about “where” you’re sitting, you’ve found yourself a fantastic place!

Loud, echoey. Huge space fill of people shouting at each other to be heard. No soft furnishings to absorb the noise. Tall ceilings and neon. Loud music on. Can rete floor. A huge bar room with old long wooden tables and benches. Whole width long bar with decent prices. Very busy on a Saturday. There are seats outside. Toilets are upstairs. A bar for pre club I would say. Not comfortable.

We stay at the premier inn Stirling City center quote often so we tend to have evening meal and breakfast next door in this establishment. For us there has been a rapid decline over the past few months in every aspect from food quality and customer service from waiting staff just seems to be all staff from the chefs to wait staff walking around with sad faces not wanting to do the job or doing bear minimum. Food quality has declined too, food being turned out cold in the middle, meat on the mix grill not cooked through. If I'm paying £60-£70 for 2 of us to eat I have certain expectations. Breakfast poor continental choice nothing left by 9am everything was bare apart from fresh juice. I was told by staff first come first serve. From my point of view this restaurant has closed the doors to general public to attend to hotel clients and they can't manage to get it right so I won't be supporting this establishment anymore when I stay next door in future I'll go across the road where I know what we need will be attended to.

Not been for a couple of caravan seasons as we thought it had declined Pleasantly surprised after our visit today, staff were very attentively and pleasant. Food was lovely, fish, burger and nacho’s with a few drinks from the bar Well done all, we will be back

Fancied a burger and Jocks did not disappoint. Food was really tasty and service was very good. Great decor and nice atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

excellent quality , best ever!!