Dropped in here for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago. Good food options at decent prices, and very good for 'pub grub' would definitely go back. Staff were also friendly and attentive and service was quick. Plenty of room to sit too, not packed in like sardines, as often seems to be the case at Sunday lunchtime in pubs, which was a bonus!

It's a really lovely location, and the first night we stayed there was
fine. The staff are good, and the food and room were OK. However, on the second night of our stay, we were locked out of the hotel (despite
having a front door key) as the door was bolted. We couldn't get hold of anyone, and there was no information anywhere to say that the doors
were closed at a certain time. Having spent an unhappy night in the car, we spoke to the management the next morning who were extremely unpleasant. When we said that we were unwilling to pay for the second night, they called the police (who quite reasonably said that it was nothing to do with them). When we questioned a system which allowed guests to be locked out in the cold, we were told that "it happens occasionally" and basically, it's tough luck. The management's attitude really was appalling and makes me recommend that nobody chooses the Forth Inn as a place to stay.

We picked the Forth Inn partly because of the great things we had read regarding the award winning food. Unfortunately, we didn't find the quality we anticipated.
The room was OK, not large but clean and tidy - overlooking the car park as in previous reviews but this didn't cause us any problems in late October. The bathroom was small having only toilet, shower and the tiniest cloak room basin - again this caused no real problem.
The pub is one of only a couple in the town and so seems to be the hub for locals. There is a restaurant where we took breakfast but with only 6 tables available we had to eat at a table in the bar at night as we hadn't booked.
In the bar, the snooker table is centre stage and was in constant use by locals all night. This, together with football on the TV wasn't really conducive to a good atmosphere in which to enjoy a meal.

The menu was unadventurous and instead of the wide choice we were expecting we ended up with fish, chips and mushy peas! For the first time in my life I had smoked haddock in batter! I don't know if this is a Scottish custom but I think not and am still convinced that the award winning chef must have been off during our stay and some rookie thought that any fish in the fridge was ok to fry in batter! We had to source our own cutlery and condiments as the waitress was nowhere to be found after delivering our plates. No-one asked if we wanted dessert or coffee and the service was generally 'off'. Staff, including the proprietor, seemed happier to mix with locals than attend our needs. I realise that they are the 'bread and butter' for small hostelries but surely not at the expense of paying guests? I have no way of knowing if the unusual combination of battered smoked fish was to blame, it could be complete coincidence but I had a severe tummy upset after the meal, during the night and for 24 hours afterward.

I had none myself but was told that breakfast was just 'OK' with only 'tupperware-d' cereal on the buffet table and non-descript sausage and bacon served after it it was more reminiscent of the old seaside B & B than a hotel with an award for its food. Staff were nowhere to be found when guests wanted toast or drinks replenished nor when, later, we wanted to check out.

Aberfoyle is perfectly placed for touring Scotland's finest scenery. The Forth Inn perfectly placed in the heart of this little town. There are two local butchers having world acclaim for their fare so why is none of this available on the menu? Admittedly the room with breakfast was well priced but with a reputation at stake it is surely better to up prices by a couple of pounds and bring quality ingredients to the table. Perhaps the end of season timing of our visit meant that standards were compromised but we were left disappointed by our experience.

We had a really lovely room with a huge comfortable bed and en suite bath and shower. Unfortunately we were at the front of the Inn and so suffered from noise from the car park below. It seemed to be a place for the locals to meet after hours with one or two noisy cars arriving and departing too.

A sign outside claims the Inn has been voted as providing best food in the local area. Well we had a bar meal around 7pm and it was, frankly, awful. My wife and I had different dishes and both were a complete waste of money. Perhaps the main restaurant is better quality but I wouldn't risk it now anyway. Not that that is any excuse of course for the poor quality bar meals.

If you want a reasonably priced place to stay overnight then the Forth Inn is ok but avoid the bar meals, expect a late night until the noise dies down but look forward to a good breakfast in the morning.