The best restaurants serving British food in Scotland

So disappointing! Went for a birthday meal with my wife two sons and daughter. Ordered ribeye steak medium done. It arrived overcooked, dry and tasteless. First time I have ever sent a meal back. They were very good and without hesitation took it away and got a fresh. I kid you not it was no better, so much so that I couldn’t eat it. Never again will I go to the dormay what a disappoint!

Had a terrible experience here. I booked this place for my partners 30th birthday meal (which I stated when booking) weeks in advance, however we arrived to find the pub was shut, despite having my booking confirmed and it stating online that it was open. I rang the number, the doorbell and knocked the door as I could hear people inside and was completely ignored, however as we were leaving the owner came out after a van arrived and a very suspicious transaction occurred. I asked the owner about why the pub was shut and that I had booked for my partners birthday. He was not apologetic in the slightest and told me that I should have received a text or email informing me it was closed, which I hadn't!! I would advise avoiding this pub at all costs as they do not care about the customers at all.

I am giving you an excellent review based on previous visits but arrived Thursday 14th November at 11:15 and it was closed. Website says open at 10:00 and opening time on door says 10:30. Several people left disappointed during my 20min seat on bench. Off to Port Bannatyne for my brunch. Can you update your opening hours on door and social media platforms.

Where do I start? I booked a table for 8pm on 15th December 2024 for my family and I. Upon arrival we were shown to our table and told someone would be with us shortly. The restaurant was relatively quiet at this point. After 15 minutes of staff ignoring us a young staff member who’s personal hygiene was questionable approached us and asked if we would like some thing to drink. We all ordered soft drinks. At this time we asked to be moved tables as we felt quite cramped in the area we were in. I didn’t think this would be an issue as the restaurant was quiet. I was told there were no other tables available. A short time later the staff member arrived and put down 5 bottles of coke and 7up. At this time we realised there was a slug on one of the bottles. The staff member apologised and removed the slug but left us with the bottles. He did not supply glasses so I assume he expected My wife to drink out of the bottle that the slug had just been attached to. I then informed another member of staff of this who told the original staff member to supply glasses. He did this but offered no apology and offered no ice for the drinks. The next issue - I approached the food service area and ordered my selection of food. I noted that there were hardly any selection of vegetables or potatoes. I also noted that the service area was filthy with food that had clearly spilled over and had been sat there for some time. I then had the unfortunate experience of approaching the gravy counter. Again this was filthy (photo attached). I then realised that we hadn’t even been supplied cutlery. Once sat down to begin my meal, after I had to approach the bar staff as there was not any waiting staff to be seen to collect cutlery I looked around me and noted that the walls were covered in stains and had clearly not been cleaned in a long time. (Photo attached). I then looked up to see that the ceiling was mouldy. (Another photo attached). We were then pretty much ignored again by staff and were not approached until we asked for the bill. We then had the pleasure of paying over £92 for this experience. This experience has quite possibly been the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant I have ever been too. My wife holds a food hygiene certificate due to her line of work and noted that staff overalls were dirty, staff were behind the serving counter, not wearing protective equipment with their hair not covered. I think I would have preferred to have eaten at Fawlty Towers.

Hey it’s a pub selling drinks and food. However portions were very good no,huge, steak and ale pie with veg and chips,well I could not finish it,Really big portion.Wife had scampi and fries, we counted 12 pieces of scampi on plates, virtually a whole bag from supermarket.She had afewfries but bailed out due to portion size, great atmosphere in bar and eating place.

Was quite good Mains I ordered lasagna, which was a really nice flavour 😋 but salad was dry and would have preferred iceberg lettuce. Other guests had fish and chips enjoyed it. Other guests had smothered chicken, got a thumbs-up Sides/Starters I and one other had potato dippers, would prefer selection of dips i.e barbecue, salsa Other guests had chicken gougins, rather dry and crunchy On to drinks 2 Diet cokes pints = £7.20 . Same drinks £4.00 in other restaurants similar. 1 pint of Soda water blackcurrant= £1.70 ok

This restaurant was really excellent previously . However, Hogmanay dinner/New Year dinner was extremely disappointing. Felt sorry for the Europeans from non uk countries expecting a Hogmanay experience. Food extremely sub par. No management. Was not offered dessert.

We went as a party of four, and were greeted cordially, by pleasant staff. Although the place was almost empty, it had a "busy" vibe about the place. Surrounded by so many bottles of whisky, it was difficult to concentrate on the food menu, but three of us had the two meal deal, and I selected a steak (no dessert, I was having a whisky instead). The meals came promptly, and were good sized portions. My steak was perfect (rare), and the others in the party were well pleased with their food. A young guy, who I think was the manager, sat down with me to help me select a whisky, and it turned out to be a wonderful Highland Park Alchemist, which was so smooth, it's hard to explain. A few more people came in, and the ambience of this little gem was great. I've been travelling through Wishaw for almost 50 years, and not seen this place. Not a massive, in your face signage, but an honest, plain shop front, that's well worth a visit. The bill for four meals, three desserts, drinks and a special whisky was just less than £82, which I found amazing. We'll certainly be going again, and I'd recommend you try it.

Stopped here for a quick lunch. Staff were very friendly and service quick. It’s a nice pub with a decent amount of character. The food was pretty good and reasonably priced.

Nice place to go for drinks and a bite to eat. We visited a few times while staying in Stranraer. The service was good and the staff friendly.

I have never been treated so badly in my life. I arrived at The Cow Shed take away, paid cash, sat waiting 20 minutes for chips and pineapple fritter, then I was told the fryer was full with online orders, so my order wasn't even looked at. All the head fryer said was 'we are busy' with so much contempt. I wasn't rude, I was very respectful, I then asked for my money back as my son was in the car needing ro get home for his dinner, only to be told that couldn't be done as there was no manager. This is not only completely unacceptable but also unlawful and trading standards will be receiving a phone call. I have paid for food that wasn't even being made and refused a refund even though I paid cash. I have never felt so overlook and undervalued in my 45 on this planet. disgusted doesn't even cut it.

The restaurant and takeaway are both excellent. I am gluten free and the gluten free options on the restaurant menu are the best in the area. There are lots of options and they are happy to talk through the menu to make adaptations. We are also frequent visitors to the takeaway, again because of the gluten free options. I’m allergic to fish too but the gluten free chicken fillets are incredible! The staff are super friendly and the kids menu is great as well with lots of options for the smaller diners!

Had a lovely relaxing afternoon's coffee here since The Court House redecoration which is so tasteful. The coffee's we had were very smooth and the vegan cake very delicious and was a big portion that we shared. Will go again for sure for breakfast or lunch soon!

Our family of four went on a busy Friday night. The menu choice was excellent and offered good value for money Our meals arrived quickly and were all really good. Special mention to Murray, who served us. He was professional and friendly throughout our visit.

I’d booked this for my birthday lunch for 5 of us having looked at the menu and thinking there’d be something for everybody. Don’t get me wrong, we were all quite excited by the lovely menu. Unfortunately the food quality was really poor. We each ordered burgers. The buffalo burger had hot sauce as you’d expect from a buffalo burger. However, the buffalo fries had some strange cheese mayo tasting mild sauce so that was one person disappointed. The truffle fried are usually a menu favourite wherever I go but these were coated in black pepper which I really don’t like and is not usual for truffle fries. Someone ordered the special which had apple in it, which sounded interesting but didn’t go with the flavours - would’ve been better on the side. The coleslaw tasted cheap and shop bought and very vinegary. I expected more creamy homemade coleslaw. The burgers themselves were made of cheap, very processed meat. For the price, we found that quite shocking as we could’ve (should have) gone to another place nearby more known for their burgers who don’t charge much more but are of top quality. The building and interior itself is really lovely. I just felt bad that I’d chosen this place for us to go and it wasn’t great. Maybe the brunch is better but I doubt I’d bother visiting again.