The best restaurants serving British food in Central Scotland

Excellent wee pub. Experience absolutely enhanced by outside seating in glorious weather. Great beer choices. Had a terrific toasties and fries from light bites menu. Highly recommend.

We regularly have breaks in Cowal and have been going to the Oystercatcher for years as we love the location. Having just recently re-opened we decided to give it a try for dinner, and were not disappointed. Good selection of dishes with a focus on fish and local ingredients - we selected oysters and seafood tagliatelle which were both excellent. Reasonably priced given its location. Would thoroughly recommend and wish the new owners/managers every success.

Food is excellent, I had Cullen skink and then Moules frites with a pint of Highlander (from Fyne Ales). We even saw an eagle flying over the bay from inside the pub (rushed out to the car to get my binoculars and confirmed it was an adult white tailed eagle). Last time we were her an Osprey flew over! Lovely spot. It can get busy though so make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment

Campbells Coffee House and Eatery made for a lovely little pause in the day. Tucked into a charming space with warm tones and a friendly feel, it has that inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. I ordered a hot latte, and it hit the spot smooth, rich, and served at just the right temperature. The kind of coffee that wakes you up without being too bold or bitter. The presentation was simple but thoughtful, with a nice layer of foam and that comforting roasted aroma curling into the air. The café itself was clean and relaxed, with just the right amount of ambient hum from conversations and clinking cups. It feels like a local favorite the kind of place where you could bring your laptop, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy a quiet solo moment. I didn’t try the food this time, but the baked goods on display looked tempting, and the menu offered a solid range of lunch and breakfast options for next time. Service was friendly and quick, though seating was a bit limited during the mid-morning rush. If you’re popping in at peak hours, be prepared to hover for a spot.

Lovely, friendly place. Great live music. Reasonable prices Staff first class. Food was delicious. Will be back when we return to Dunblane. Very dog friendly x

The Shore has been closed since the 3rd October 2023. It's now open with new owners under a new name Blackmill Bar & Kitchen.

The Coorie Inn is a real gem, the atmosphere is cosy and comfortable, the service is impeccable and the food is out of this world!!

Been coming to Islay for years. Look forward to eating here on our annual trip. always a favourite with Mom, Dad and children. This year not so much. Something has clearly gone wrong. staff were miserable and food well even more miserable. Tasteless with no thought or care gone into it. we were so so sad to see this happen to Ardbeg and we wondered why? when owned by such a big luxury corporation LVMH this experience was anything but luxury.

Came here for a Sunday evening dinner. Great meal, service and atmosphere. Garden fantastic for kids to run around. Can't wait to return.

A fantastic meal and very friendly people, I cannot believe the review about the unfriendly and rude staff, I was present at the time, they were turned away because the wanted take the own food into the restaurant to eat, I don’t know of any restaurant that would allow people to take in their own food, I wold definitely recommend the restaurant and the food

Lovely welcoming coffee stop within beautifully kept estate. Highly recommend. A long road in but worth it. Closed on a Tuesday.

Fantastic stay in a lovely village inn. Food was excellent, room and bed very comfortable and our dog was made very welcome. We would return in the future.

We had a wee snack after our Highland Safari. The cauliflower cheese soup was delicious. The cheese scone and the fruit scone also quite lovely as well. Everyone was super nice in the café.

Another wonderful visit to the Watermill! My family enjoyed the soup, filled rolls, toasted filled croissant, chocolate cake and the best coffee around! Friendly and efficient service with delicious fresh food in a unique setting - simply wonderful, highly recommend!

We've wanted to return here since we first visited 10 years ago. Wow, hasn't it changed! I had memories of a few outside tables and being reliant on the weather. Now there's a purpose built dining area (still has a little way to go, especially with the heating!) and table service. What hasn't changed is the warmth of the welcome and the quality of the food - just lovely. Had the seafood platter for 2, what a feast. 6 hours later it resulted in a very small snack tea. A destination place, but one we'll travel to again.