Restaurant Review

THE TICKLED TROUT, 878 BOCLAIR RD, MILNGAVIE

1 Location

It’s just a few minutes’ drive from Bearsden and Milngavie, sitting beside a Dobbie’s garden centre. You really need a car if you are planning to pop in for a visit.

2 First impressions

There was a warm welcome and we were told to sit at whatever table took our fancy – which was a bit of a surprise as it was Friday evening and we’d booked ahead expecting a full house. Part of a bigger restaurant group, it’s been built with a country pub feel of low beams and some flagstone floors.

3 service

A bit of a mixed bag. Both waitresses were really friendly, but a check-in on how the food was would have been appreciated. And we had to chase them for the bill.

4 menu

All the expected pub fare of steaks, pies, burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches.

5 taste

The Hunter’s chicken came with a nice slice of gammon and the wagyu burger – a couple of pounds more than the standard one – was really rich and meaty in its brioche bun.

6 price

Just over £50 for a couple of mains with a flatbread side, two desserts and two rounds of drinks.

7 ambience

It busied up a little but was pretty quiet overall, so good to catch up for a chat but not really remarkable for the atmosphere.

8 something special

The puddings were really lovely, especially the chocolate orange tart which came with a little jug of clotted cream.

9 Toilets

They’re upstairs but there’s an easy-access one on the ground level.

10 verdict

Decent pub fare but the place could do with a little freshening up. 14/20