scotland the best Fab pubs for foodies
Scotland has some fantastic pubs where food and drink combine for an excellent culinary experience Kilberry Inn
On the single-track B8024 that follows the coast of the Knapdale peninsula between Lochgilphead and Tarbert. For almost 15 years, one of Argyll’s foodie destinations. Everything made from scratch and Clare Johnson is a great cook. Enjoy pubby ambience with unobtrusive service led by Clare’s partner David. Make that journey and see Knapdale, see wild Scotland. Closed Mon. kilberryinn.com (01880) 770223
Sorn Inn
Village main street, 8km east of Mauchline, and 25km from Ayr. Pub with rooms. Restaurants and tables in bar. Family-run (the Grants, with chef Craig Grant). Consistently classic, comforting food and steaks rarely come better than this – a homey rural gastropub experience. Seven days. sorninn.com (01290) 551305
Lion & Unicorn
Since 1635! On A873 off A84 road between M9 and Callander, near Lake of Menteith in the Trossachs. On main road through Thornhill. They come from miles around for pub grub and sizzling steaks. Three cosy dining areas, open fires and a real garden. Changing menu (including a gluten-free one), not too fancy, just nice. Seven days, noon-9pm. lion-unicorn.co.uk 01786 850204
The Ship Inn
Excellent Broughty Ferry seafront pub with food upstairs and down (look out the picture window upstairs). Famous for clootie dumpling at Christmas, other classic pub fare, not so very gastro but good for Arbroathlanded fish. Occasionally dolphins in the estuary. Seven days lunch and dinner. theshipinn-broughtyferry.co.uk (01382) 779176